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Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph A new reality for ABS- CBN’s ‘army for change’ A sterling start… page 2 FOR the May 10, 2010 general elections, some 17,000 positions Global first were at stake, including the presidency, the vice presidency, and In 2007, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation had gathered 12 senatorial seats. It was the country’s first presidential elections technology and media partners for the original Boto Mo, I-Pa- since 2004 when outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo trol Mo (BMPM) voter empowerment campaign. With the first prevailed over the late Fernando Poe Jr. with a slim margin of a BMPM, ABS-CBN’s use of new media and cell phone technology little over one million votes. for a political purpose—to patrol the votes—also became a global After the Commission on Elections (Comelec) disqualified first for a mass media organization. The Gold Quill Award from Vetellano Acosta, the nine candidates left were Senator Noynoy the International Association of Business Communicators that the Aquino III, JC delos Reyes, former President Joseph Estrada, Sen. groundbreaking program won a few months later was another first Richard Gordon, Sen. Jamby Madrigal, Nicanor Perlas, Gilberto for a Filipino media company. Teodoro, Eddie Villanueva and Sen. Manny Villar. Aquino and ABS-CBN news and current affairs department (NCAD) head Estrada were the last hopefuls to throw their hats into the ring on Maria Ressa had described it as a venue for “ordinary citizens to September 9 and September 26, 2009 respectively. take the power of the media literally into their own hands.” Sen. Aquino is set to take his oath as the country’s 15th presi- dent this June. Turn to page 6

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Treats for Dad @ Power Plant Mall …page 12 ABS-CBN unveils its state-of-the-art election war room.   Lopezlink June 2010 Lopezlink June 2010 Corporate governance leaders cited RYAN RAMOS BY PHOTO THE Lopez Group com- tors (ICD) received their cita- winning companies in accept- having scored 95 and above on A sterling start Meralco moves panies which were cited for tions in awarding ceremonies ing the awards. a 100-point scale. Benpres and being among the top scorers held in Makati on May 27, First Philippine Holdings ABS-CBN, which were silver January 2010 to March 2010 financial results (unaudited) MANUEL V. Pangilinan of Elenita Go, Estelito Mendoza, Net income attributable to equity in the 2009 corporate gover- 2010. Corporation, First Gen Corpo- winners, scored 90 to 94. TOTAL REVENUES the PLDT Group received Napoleon Nazareno and in- holders of the parent company the full support of First Phil- dependent directors Artemio nance (CG) scorecard of the Chairman Oscar M. Lopez ration and Energy Development Their performance puts them Institute of Corporate Direc- (OML) led executives from the Corporation were gold winners, among the 30 companies that 2009 2010 % change 2009 2010 % change ippine Holdings Corporation Panganiban and Pedro Roxas. (FPHC) as he was elected Appointed as key officers were scored very high and at par with international standards. In ABS-CBN P5.288B P7.752B +47 P191M P1.086B +468 president and chief executive De Jesus as chief operating particular, 19 companies scored Benpres P5.289B P7.752B +47 (P176M) P11.023B +6,363 officer of Meralco at the elec- officer, Betty Siy-Yap as chief in the 90% to 94% range while Chairman Eugenio Lopez III answers a question during the ABS- EDC P5.545B P7.160B +29 P2.173B* P3.297B +52 tric utility’s annual meeting on finance officer, Rafael Andrada and 11 companies scored 95% CBN stockholders’ meet. At left is company president Charo Santos- $287M $351M +22 $14M $36M +166 May 25. as treasurer, Simeon Ken Fer- First Gen and above. Concio. FPHC P15.538B P18.771B +21 P178M P24.591B** 13,715 An investment and coopera- rer as corporate secretary, and RYAN RAMOS BY PHOTO tion agreement, subject to fidu- Oscar Reyes as chief energy The scorecard ranks publicly Meralco P45.555B P61.103B +34 P884M P2.010B +127 ciary duties of directors, binds adviser. listed companies based on their ABS-CBN changes *Including P1.278B foreign exchange gain the PLDT Group and FPHC “After serving [Meralco] performance according to a set **Including P23.6B combined gain on the sale of Meralco shares (6.6%) to Beacon Electric Asset Holdings Inc. and to vote as one block in the elec- first as the president and then Meralco chairman Manuel M. criteria deemed consistent with the mark-to-market restatement of its Meralco shares corporate name tion of directors and officers of as chief executive officer for 24 Lopez. global best governance practices. Meralco. years, it is time for me to move It grades firms based on dis- THE country’s largest media conglomerate is now known as PUBLICLY listed compa- of our subsidiary corpora- San Lorenzo, were required to Lopez Group vice chairman on. It is time for me now to do well as the demands of run- closure and transparency, 25%; ABS-CBN Corporation after dropping the “Broadcasting” in nies associated with the Lopez tions. Knowing the pulse of use liquid fuel given the sched- Manuel M. Lopez (MML) was my share and serve the Lopez ning this company prevented board responsibilities, 25%; rights its corporate name. Group started the year well our customers worked to our uled maintenance outage of elected as Meralco chairman in family business. I had been me from doing so. But now, I of shareholders, 20%; equitable The name change which was announced during the company’s with revenues and incomes on advantage. We are sensitive to the Malampaya platform dur- a non-executive capacity. asked several times in the past, cannot anymore renege on my Chairman Oscar M. Lopez with First Philippine Holdings Corp., Energy Development Corp., First Gen treatment of shareholders, 20%; annual stockholders’ meeting, is a response to the changes in the the rise in the first quarter of their preference for clean, reli- ing the period. Fuel charges Also elected to the board to spend more time at Benpres duty to my family,” MML said Corp., ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. and Benpres Holdings Corp. executives at the ICD awarding ceremony. and role of stakeholders, 10%. media landscape brought about by technology, said ABS-CBN 2010. able, sustainable and affordable are passed on to the customer were Ramon Ang, Elpi Cuna, and Lopez Inc., but my devo- in his remarks at the meeting. chairman and chief executive officer Eugenio “EL3” Lopez III. Power plant earnings boost energy sources. The pricing of and any increase in revenues Jose de Jesus, Ray Espinosa, tion and loyalty to Meralco as (CPS) “The media business has gone beyond merely broadcasting EDC net income the indigenous renewable en- from it is correspondingly off- Another Rockwell first to encompass other platforms,” EL3 said. set by an increase in costs and ABS-CBN has interests in radio, free-to-air and cable tele- expenses. FPHC maintains recurring CBN Broadcasting Corpora- holders of the parent for the vision, movie production, publishing, and online news and con- “First Gen’s plan has always income growth tion generated consolidated first quarter of 2010, a re- The indoor gardens of Edades tent distribution service. been to achieve growth in its For the period January to revenues of P7.75B from ad- versal of the P176M net loss The company is coming off a stellar first quarter that saw its ROCKWELL Land draws devoted to gardens. The Gar- Each of the tower’s Garden nature close to their beds, portfolio and combine this March 2010, First Philippine vertising and consumer sales, attributable to equity hold- net income grow six-fold to P1.09 billion. However, it expects to on the traditions of art in the den Villas form a landscaped Z-Lofts spills out to warm though sky-high. with the exceptional perfor- Holdings Corporation (FPHC) P2.46B or 47% higher year- ers of the parent in the first top this performance in the second quarter of the year, while “net yard and the growing spirit of cluster of townhome-like, bi- sunshine by having a sizeable For more info, call 793-0088. mance of its existing plants. posted a net income of P24.6B. on-year (YoY). Core net in- three months of 2009. Eq- income for the entire year will double from last year.” environmentalism through its level units that extend from garden deck; the garden itself (Vienn Tionglico) We are hopeful and positive This was driven by the P23.6B come jumped nearly six-fold uity in net earnings of associ- Meanwhile, EL3 also took questions about the controversial newest residential project, the the main tower. Each unit in makes for a tranquil re- that the first quarter results combined gain on the sale of to P1.08B in the first quarter ates soared 92x to P10.563B TV host Willie Revillame at the stockholders’ meet. Revillame Edades Tower and Garden the cluster also comes with treat. will set the tone for the rest of Meralco shares (6.6%) to Bea- of 2009 as recurring advertis- from P115M YoY as associate is now on leave from the noontime show “Wowowee” after an the year,” First Gen chief fi- con Electric Asset Holdings ing revenues rose 45%, comple- FPHC completed the sale of Villas. To those who choose more opportunities for green- The gardens of Rock- emotional outburst on air on May 4 and failure to report to nance officer Giles Puno said. Inc. and the mark-to-market re- mented by nonrecurring adver- a 6.7% stake in Meralco dur- to live efficiently in the heart ing, with lawn areas providing well’s Edades: not a strike work beginning on May 5. ( Joel Gaborni) statement of its Meralco shares. tising revenues from political ing the period. Meanwhile, fi- of Makati, and still reimagine ornamental and horticultural against urbanization, but According to the ABS-CBN chief, the company is in ongo- Meralco profit surges to P2B With the remaining shares ads that boosted growth in to- nance costs decreased by 16% more green in their controlled options as larger yards. In the a way of imagining an ing discussions with Revillame. He declined to elaborate. Meralco’s consolidated core in Meralco of approximately tal advertising revenues to 83% to P360M from P430M due spaces, Edades is the answer. two-story garden villa, free- increasingly modernized “Suffice it to say that we are cognizant of the financial impact net income for the first quarter 6.6%, FPHC’s investment will YoY. to lower debt levels, following It’s a new concept in Ma- flowing hedges, climbers, and world as functioning and that a star like Willie brings to the network. But we are also aware Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant ended March 31, 2010, which now be carried in its financial Recurring net income a significant buyback in Au- nila condo living: units where vines on pergolas, arbors and spiritually enriching, for Rendering of aerial view of the Edades that an institution like ABS-[CBN] will deal with stars all the time. Tower and Garden Villas. Energy Development Cor- ergy resource that we offer our excludes one-time, exceptional statements as “Available–for- amounted to P667M after de- gust 2009. square meters of space are arches are even possible. people who want to keep And stars come and go, but the institution stays,” EL3 said. poration (EDC) reported a customers is independent of charges, stood at P2.0B, which Sale (AFS) Financial Assets” ducting income attributable to “First Gen Corporation per- P3.803 billion net income for any indexation to movements is 135% better than the core net which will then be adjusted on nonrecurring election-related formed robustly with a 166% the first quarter of 2010, a 68% in global energy indices. This income for the same period in a regular basis for changes in advertising revenues. This trans- increase in net income for the FPSC pursues Palladium Another jump from the P2.268B posted was validated by the long-term 2009 of P0.8B. the market price of Meralco. lates to a 249% increase YoY quarter brought about by better for the same period last year. contracts that we have already Consolidated reported net Without the gain on sale, net over the P191M net income in results from Energy Develop- thumbs-up Earnings before income tax, secured for the Palinpinon and income for the first quarter income for the quarter would the first quarter of 2009. ment Corporation’s and lower BSc Hall of Fame depreciation and amortization Tongonan geothermal power of 2010 increased by 127% to have been P1.0B which is sig- Boosted by strong national financing costs. ABS-CBN’s FIRST Philec Solar Corporation challenges, but with the use of the (EBITDA) also improved by plants,” EDC president and P2.0B compared with P0.9B nificantly higher than last year’s ratings and audience share, performance is also expected (FPSC) is aggressively pursuing the Pal- BSc approach, the start-up project for ‘Lola’ 82% to P4.94B. chief operating officer Richard in 2009. Basic earnings per net profit of P178M due to the total advertising minutes sold to be sustained in the next ladium Balanced Scorecard (BSc) Hall went smoothly, production was one BAYAN’s Lola Techie cam- Revenues from its two subsid- Tantoco said. (Toni Nieva) share on reported net income surge in earnings contribution of by Channel 2 in the first three 12 months as it continues to of Fame for Executing Strategy in 2010. month ahead of schedule, and de- paign recently won another iary corporations, namely Green First Gen attributable net amounted to P1.783 or 123% subsidiaries. First Gen, FPHC’s months of the year grew 41%, strengthen national ratings The BSc, developed by Robert Kaplan livery, quality and cost performance award, this time from a local Core Geothermal Inc (GCGI), income up 166% better than that for the first largest contributor to the bot- largely driven by the 23% YoY during this time that commer- and David Norton in the early 1990s, were unprecedented. social networking competition. operator of the 192.5-MW Pal- First Gen Corporation re- quarter ended in 2009. EBIT- tom line, reported a net income increase in advertising minutes cial ads are showing healthy has become one of the most popular “We were faced with the challenge The popular campaign with inpinon and 112.5 MW Ton- ported substantially higher at- DA amounted to P5.0B, repre- of $36.1M for the quarter, a sold to regular advertisers. growth. ABS-CBN offers both strategic management tools today and to meet at least 60% of Sun Power the recognizable grandmother gonan I geothermal power plants, tributable net income in the senting an EBITDA margin on 166% increase over last year. ABS-CBN maintained its viewers and advertisers better offers an effective approach to successful Manufacturing Limited (SPML) wa- figure was hailed as a winner and First Gen Hydro Power Cor- first quarter of 2010 of $36.1 gross revenues of 8%. FPHC chairman and chief national audience share and value through an ever wider alignment and strategy execution. fering demand in competition with six in the Social Network catego- First Gen reelects board Members of First Gen Corporation’s board of direc- poration (FG Hydro), operator million, up by 166% compared “We draw optimism from executive officer Oscar M. ratings leadership with total- array of programming choices The Palladium Group launched the more experienced Chinese and Japa- ry in this year’s Digital Filipino tors, led by Oscar M. Lopez (seated, center), chairman of First Gen and the Lopez Group, of the Pantabangan and Masiway to attributable net income of the resilience of the industries Lopez remarked, “With the day audience share averaging and delivery platforms for con- Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of nese wafering suppliers. Our leader- Web Awards. The category is along with Federico R. Lopez (seated, left), First Gen president and CEO, share a light Fame for Executing Strategy program ship team implemented the Balanced hydroelectric plants, were largely $13.6M in the same period of as this results in steady growth impressive first quarter recur- 47% in the first quarter. For the tent,” said Benpres president moment at the end of First Gen’s annual stockholders’ meeting on May 12. Also seated in front reserved for campaigns done or responsible for the significant rise 2009. First Gen’s consolidated of our core business. While we ring results, particularly com- period January to March 2010, Angel S. Ong. to publicly recognize high-performing Scorecard to map out, execute and carried out in social networks is Elpidio L. Ibañez, president and COO of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC), organizations that have used the Ka- measure the results of our strategies. in net income and EBITDA for revenues jumped by $64.3M or continue to focus on system ing from our subsidiaries, we the first 16 programs and 18 Benpres is set to change its parent firm of First Gen. First Gen stockholders reelected the entire board to another one-year either as an independent effort plan-Norton Balanced Scorecard man- As a result, we exceeded our customer’s the quarter, contributing P1.22B. 22% to $351.3M. reliability and efficiency, we believe that we are well on of the Top 20 programs were name to Lopez Holdings Cor- term. The other reelected First Gen directors are (standing, from left) Cezar P. Consing, a or as an advertiser of the site. agement system to achieve and sustain expectations in all fronts,” said FPSC “We’re off to a good start in The increase in revenues are also looking at all avenues our way to achieving the next from ABS-CBN, based on the poration, pending approval of partner of global investment management company The Rohatyn Group; Tony Tan Caktiong, The Lola Techie campaign 2010 given the performance mainly came from an increase beyond our franchise area and growth cycle for First Holdings Taylor Nelson Sofres National shareholders at their annual chairman and CEO of Jollibee Foods Corporation; Peter Garrucho Jr., vice chairman of breakthrough performance results. president and CEO Dan Lachica. was done by BBDO Guer- Annual Stockholder’s in the sale of electricity, sup- opportunities beyond distribu- and providing concrete and Philippines Television Audi- meeting on June 10. The change Franklin Baker Corp. and former First Gen vice chairman and CEO; Eugenio L. Lopez III, At its inception, FPSC immedi- FPSC is looking forward to be rero/Proximity Philippines Meetings plemented by an increase in tion to broaden our offerings sustainable value for our stake- ence Measurement service. will identify the company more chairman and CEO of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation; Francis Giles Puno, First Gen ately adapted the BSc, thus avoiding a recipient of the Balanced Score- in partnership with Geiser equity in net earnings of First and hopefully, address customer holders.” (Hazel Velasco) (Kane Choa) clearly as part of the Lopez EVP and CFO; and Richard Tantoco, First Gen EVP and COO as well as president and the so called “birth pains” normally card Hall of Fame award during the Maclang Communications. June 10: Benpres, Gen’s associates led by EDC. price points,” said Manuel M. ABS-CBN recurring ad rev- Benpres income soars Group, a conglomerate com- COO of Energy Development Corporation. (Joel Gaborni) experienced by fledgling companies. awarding ceremony in Manila on (Freya Santos) Meralco Theater at 8 am Higher fuel charges were re- Lopez, Meralco chairman and enues grow 45% Benpres Holdings Corpo- mitted to excellence in the ser- FPSC was also faced with strong September 22, 2010. June 29: EDC, venue to corded as the natural gas-fired chief executive officer. (Meralco For the first three months ration reported P11.023B net vice of all stakeholders. (Carla be announced power plants, Santa Rita and Corporate Communication) ending March 31, 2010, ABS- income attributable to equity Paras-Sison) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph   Lopezlink June 2010 Lopezlink June 2010 potato PRCHALLENGE couch Robin Padilla visits Ted Failon at DZMM “WOWOWEE” special host Robin He also cleared the issue that Padilla recently visited Ted Failon he would be the permament host treats and Pinky Webb on DZMM Tel- of “Wowowee.” Social media and security eRadyo’s morning commentary pro- “Ako po ay pansamantala lang SOCIAL networking sites aren’t as innocent as they seem to be. 2. Build the terrain. Work with your executive team and other gram “Tambalang Failon at Sanchez.” po diyan. Tayo po ay tumutulong In the rush to make social media a part of their corporate strategy, key teams to make sure social media is utilized as leverage tech- Momay is the Robin answered several issues lamang sa mga tao dahil ayaw po companies have neglected to consider an issue that may leave them nology. Align your strategy with corporate objectives, and state girl to beat! concerning him and the top-rat- nating mawala ang ‘Wowowee.’ ing “Primetanghali” show. Marami po ang natutulungan di- vulnerable to Web 2.0 threats: security. your goals, key channels of focus, level of engagement, owner- Xyriel Manabat, who Asked why he accepted the yan. Nakikita naman po natin sa Cindy Kim, in “5 Steps to Bridge Social Media and Security” ship, monitoring, communication, policy and disaster plan. became a household hosting job, he replied, “Noong araw-araw. May pag-asa at kali- published in www.socialmediatoday.com, says there is a need to be 3. Educate. In this time of social computing in the workplace, name after showcas- tinanggap ko po itong ‘Wowowee,’ gayahan,” said Robin. Anchors Ted Failon (center) and Pinky Webb grill action star Robin Padilla aware of the security implications of using social media at work. Yes, the choices are between educating employees and prohibiting ing her acting skills gusto ko lang pong makipag-baya- But when asked if he is clos- about his ‘Wowowee’ hosting stint. sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are more dangerous than them from using the applications. Regular workshops on the in “Agua Bendita,” nihan sa ABS dahil kailangan po ing his doors to the possibility of shared his concerns: “Siguro po you think. She recommends these steps to help workplaces navigate latest security threats and exploitation history of social net- stars in the new linaw na usapan dahil ang dami ko nila ng kaagyat na tulong.” hosting the show full-time, Robin kailangan lang magkaroon ng ma- social networking safely: working sites are a good idea. primetime series pong iniwan. May dalawang peli- 1. Analyze the user landscape. Make use of a social computing 4. Set controls and policy. Involve your organization. Provide “Momay.” “Mo- ‘Tambayan’ 101.9 crowns kula po ako na nahinto. Yun pong sa survey to determine how your users utilize social media, the guidelines for using social networks and, at the same time, inform amin ni Toni Gonzaga. Mayroon may” is the story summer’s hottest bodies types of social networks and how often they use them. This your employees of the inherent risks that go with using them. The 5. Listen and monitor. Go beyond monitoring online. Keep tabs of a child who din po akong ginagawa, yung ‘Tatay will guide you in preparing the framework for your workplace IT department must also coordinate with the social media person on what’s happening in the social mediasphere and update Angelica Belmonte (center) beat nine Kong Hoodlum.’” died in an acci- sizzling hot babes to be the winner of strategy, education and social media policy. or department to determine what is allowable. yourselves on the risks and mitigation steps for users. The action superstar also shared dent but whose Tambayan 101.9’s Hot Bodies search that he was able to talk with Wil- spirit stayed on held in Island Cove, Cavite. Mean Xyriel Manabat lie Revillame before his launch as earth to help Flores (right) and Jacklyn Evangelista special host of “Wowowee.” Webinar: Microblogging 101 her family. The show’s pilot episode toppled the (left) won first and second runners-up other networks’ shows by earning a solid 22%, respectively. The search is part of Tam- “Ako po ay nagpadala ng mensahe Company blogging tips sa kanya dahil siya po ay nasa ibang FOLLOWING the well-received participating in an active micro- according to the Taylor-Nelson Sofres ratings re- bayan 101.9’s first grand eyeball for its inaugural webinar in April, the blogging community. Tools such Get a journo. A journalist is not with reader and team suggestions that sults. Catch Xyriel as she visits you weekdays on avid listeners where 90 lucky “Tambay- bansa. Kaya po sinabi ko sa kanya na second Lopez Group webinar, as www.tweetdeck.com, www. only able to write daily and under develop as the months go by. the primetime block of ABS-CBN in “Momay.” ers” were treated to a summer getaway ako ay nagbibigay pugay, hindi ito Microblogging 101, introduced bit.ly, www.hootsuite.com and pressure. More often than not, he Evaluate. Take advantage of the (Aaron Domingo) in the said resort. Keep tuning in to ibig sabihin na ako’y nang-aagaw ng 30 participants to the world of www.twitoaster.com allow users would also be able to produce the regular meetings to share the team’s New timeslot for ‘Rubi’ Tambayan 101.9 or online via www. anuman.” (Katherine Solis) tweets or status updates on May to monitor microblog perfor- quality content your company re- success. Note each member’s contrib- tambayan1019.com! (Kane Choa) A new timeslot is up for the bida-kontrabida of 19. A microblog is a web log or mance. Also showcased were case quires. Make use of your network to uted posts and stress which ones at- ABS-CBN’s primetime series, “Rubi.” Many are journal entry differentiated by its studies of companies that have find an out-of-work or retired journo, tracted the most traffic or retweets. sure to rejoice as “Rubi” will be closer to more @the MOVIES limited size, or up to 140 charac- successfully used Twitter to man- or maybe even one willing to juggle a Outsource. If writing is not your viewers. “Marami kasing nag-request na paagahin ters only if on Twitter. age customer relationships such second job. coworkers’ strong suit and you don’t pa ang timeslot ng ‘Rubi.’ Kaya mas pinaaga na siya Sponsored by the Lopez as the customer care microsites of Go with a team. If you don’t have have time to do it yourself, one option para mapagbigyan yung mga viewers,” said direc- Group HR Council and PR Smart Communications Inc. and the funds for a journalist, your own is to drop the blog idea. Another is, just tor Dondon Cuaresma. Don’t miss the weekday Council through www.lopezlink. Globe Telecom Inc. The Philip- AN active blog can boost a company backyard could very well yield the writ- outsource it. However, Porter stresses, Here comes the fun! primetime bida-kontrabida “Rubi” in its new ph, resource person Janette Toral pine Red Cross also successfully website’s performance and increase ers you need. Select your team based keep in mind that “having some posts STAR Cinema, Quantum On their wedding day, a total among the unlucky is timeslot, only in ABS-CBN! of www.digitalfilipino.com took used its Twitter account to gener- return on investment, but why aren’t on expertise, past writing experience, will be better than not having any posts Films and Octo Arts bring you eclipse occurs, triggering the high Toffee, whose soul learners through the step-by- ate actual donations for Ondoy more companies blogging? After all, existing job responsibilities and so on, at all.” The trick is to just jump in and ‘Rosalka’ leads nationwide the season’s biggest gathering of magnetic field on the road go- is captured inside step process of creating a Twitter victims in 2009. you don’t need to churn out multiple Porter says. Determine the number of do it; don’t let the minutiae of planning afternoon race! stars in “Here Comes the Bride”! ing to the wedding venue. As the the sexy body of account, and the mechanics of Aside from Twitter, micro- posts every day in order to see results. “Here Comes the Bride,” which guests and the bride travel to the Stefanie. blog posts each person must write every or designing discourage you. “Rosalka,” which stars Empress Schuck, building a following and measur- blogs such as Plurk, Friendfeed By prioritizing quality over quan- raked in a whopping P12 mil- venue, a freak car accident causes Adding even month, and guide them as to the word Porter notes that a company blog gained supremacy over other after- ing engagement. Twitter, created and Jaiku can also be used. tity, a minimum of four new entries a lion on its first week of showing a major soul swap. Stefanie’s soul more spice and count and appropriate tone of the posts. is “the smartest area in which you can noon shows during its pilot episode. in 2006, now has more than 100 Catch the next webinar on month—as recommended by veteran in theaters, follows an uncon- is transferred to Precy (Eugene laughter to “Here Calendar it. Meet with the team spend your marketing energy today.” According to the Taylor-Nel- million users worldwide. media sharing techniques on June PR professional Jeremy Porter—would ventional plot where unlucky Domingo), the aging ninang who Comes the Bride” are regularly. You also need to prepare And, once you’ve attracted traffic to son Sofres ratings results, Toral showed the relevance 9. Sign up at www.lopezlink.ph. be enough to get your blog going. events lead to a chaotic body- is still hoping to catch life’s sweet- Cherie Pie Picache, an annual editorial calendar that you the blog, the next step is to engage “Rosalka” earned a nation- of replying and re-tweeting in (CPS) Porter offers more tips to transform swapping adventure. ness. Precy’s soul goes into yaya Kim Atienza, Ayen Munji-Lau- could simply adjust every month as and interact with your readers to form wide score of 16.9. In Mega your company blog from “ghost town” Stefanie (Angelica Pan- Medelyn’s (Tuesday Vargas) body. rel, Cai Cortez, Timothy Lam- the need arises. Go over topic assign- long-term relationships. Your move. and Metro Manila ratings, to valuable marketing resource: ganiban) is a sweet and pam- Medelyn becomes the bored pa- bert Chan and Nico Antonio. ments and supplement your calendar (Source: Journalistics.com) the series also topped its pered bride who’s so in love with triarch of Harold’s family, Bien Don’t miss this wedding timeslot with scores of EXCELLENCE her rich beau Harold (Tom Ro- (Jaime Fabregas) who, in turn, is comedy jumble, “Here Comes the BIZ 14.6 and 14.1. “To know driguez). Despite their constant trapped in the body of flamboy- Bride,” written and directed by that the viewers spent petting, she is saving herself for ant makeup artist Toffee (John Chris Martinez! (Lorelie Dioni- time to watch our pi- Empress Schuck their honeymoon. Lapus). The only one who’s lucky sio-Piravalasamy) lot episode is very flattering. I’m Angelica Panganiban Nominees for ’09-’10 LAA known hoping na magtuluy-tuloy po talaga ang kanilang HERE are the team and indi- net Service in the Country tion Field Labor Management Nominee: TSS Chemistry • Braving the Uncharted Ter- Lola Techie Team, Bayan pagsubaybay,” said director Jeffrey Jeturian. “Ro- UPDATES vidual achievements that make Nominee: SkyBroadband Council, Energy Develop- Laboratories, EDC ritory: In Pursuit of Global Telecommunications salka” airs weekdays, after “Wowowee.” Join the up the latest batch of nomi- Team, Sky ment Corporation (EDC) • EDC’s Fast Track Restora- Leadership in Photovoltaic • FSCI Marked Four Years official Facebook fan page and follow “Rosalka” nees for the 2009-2010 Lopez • Through-the-Lines Campaign • The Golden Transformation tion of its MGPP-2 Exciter (PV) Industry without Disabling Incidents on Twitter via www.twitter.com/ROSALKAof- Achievement Award Nominees of BayanDSL’s Lola Techie to Achieve Profitability and Nominee: MGPP-2 Exciter Nominee: Operations Team, Nominee: ESH Team, FSCI ficial. (A. Domingo) International impact! Corporate Image Building (LAA). Who will make it to Nominee: BayanDSL Superior Performance Team, EDC First Philec Solar Corporation New SkyCable channel “PINOY Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010” vince the “Teen-ternationals” to fight a structure big enough and strong the next stage? Watch this space Lola Techie Team, Bayan Nominee: FPIC Management • Design, Fabrication, Test, • Energy Savings Through the • Loyal Kapamilya Viewers lineup made an impact globally when its epi- with them again with lyrics saying enough for one of their members to sit for the roster of semifinalists, Telecommunications Coordinating Council, First Operation, and Patenting of Use of High Efficiency Chiller Recognition sode on the clash between the “Teen- they felt cheated in the competition. on for an hour. The team that wins the which will be announced at the • FSCI: Resilient in the Midst Philippine Industrial Corp. 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Using domi- on primetime, and Bianca Gonzalez Growth by Offering the First Nominee: EDC-Bacon Class Level Services for EDC Nominee: Advance Broad- of BayanDSL’s Lola Techie Eskwela Project Manage- excitement and variety you’ll ever want from a maining Pinoy housemates the Pinoy housemates wanted to con- no blocks, the two teams must build for “PBB updates.” (K. Choa) and Fastest Residential Inter- Manito Geothermal Produc- Chemistry Laboratories band Services Team, Sky Nominee: BayanDSL ment Team, KCFI sports channel!   Lopezlink June 2010 Lopezlink June 2010 FEATURE PHOTO BY RYAN RAMOS BY PHOTO executive MARIA Ressa, head of ABS-CBN “It’s all about building trust. You News and Current Affairs, calls her must realize that how you behave in group’s Standards and Ethics Manual as public should be the way you behave the “foundation for everything” they’ve on social media. They need to see done since 2005. who they’re watching on TV as a real The Standards and Ethics Manual is person,” says Villa. 3 4 5 6 7 meant to guide ABS-CBN journalists That she was designated to head 1 2 toward transparency, accountability and New Media shows the news group’s consistency. It reminds them of how recognition of the platform’s immense SHOW me the 1. Ces Drilon and Henry Omaga Diaz; 2. TJ Manotoc; 3. Live field report projected on giant screen at News Center as Ted Failon and Pinky Webb look on; 4. Karen Davila and Jing Castañeda; 5. Tina Monzon-Palma and Sol Aragones; 6. Julius Babao; 7. Sen. Benigno Aquino III. combination of real and virtual “It showed ANC has indeed things should be. Journalistic integrity potential, and a singular commitment to elements and supplemented with arrived as a news channel: pol- and high standards of reporting protect develop it. numbers on BMPM Shifting to new media A NEW... media to allow immediate in- including the wireless audience The ANC team had also put a touch screen said to be the larg- ished look, quick updates, in- and enhance the reputation and cred- teraction among the community response systems (WARS) used a year into preparing for the au- est in the Philippines. depth discussions. It was a perfect ibility of the entire news organization. “We can’t ignore new media. In the BOTO Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako from page 1 members, with the end goal of in the “Harapan” debates, news tomated polls by tapping social The numbers seem to bear out culmination to 12 months of hard “I would like to believe that we’ve made developed countries, they get most of ang Simula rules the new media “True people power is really “breaking down the walls be- automation systems, digital media and making its presence Ressa’s thesis as, just before the work and preparations,” Gloria significant progress. When we adopted their news on the web. They get it on landscape! in the hands of ordinary Filipi- tween virtual and real.” studios and tapeless cameras felt there (Twitter and Face- elections, ABS-CBN notched a stressed. standards and ethics, I knew it wasn’t going demand, when they need it, in ways that Boto Patrollers, regular nos. And it is through the vote. Crowdsourcing, according backed up the human resource book); by organizing leadership rating of 68% over its close rival’s With the end of the elec- to happen overnight. But I’ve proven that are convenient and accessible to them. contributors registered We must take that seriously and to author James Surowiecki, is component of “Halalan 2010.” forums for candidates; and by 58% in terms of the credibility of tion season, BMPM will now small things make a difference and every Advertisers tell me that they are shift- 81,146 via text and online. we want to use the power of hinged on the idea that “large Reporters and cameramen were putting up specials. selected news reports, according be transformed into “Bayan Mo, step leads you to the next,” says Ressa. ing budgets to new media to reach their ABS-CBN…to get that across groups of people are smarter also armed with MacBook Pros “Through these, we were able to a Pulse Asia survey. I-Patrol Mo” and will continue Her pride lies in having created an target customers,” Villa says. Setting agenda to…move people to action,” she than an elite few, no matter for their field edits and trans- to train our writers, anchors and harnessing the powers of citizen organization where debate flourishes, and In the Philippines, she estimates that 101,541 had said then. how brilliant—better at solving mission. producers for ‘D-Day,’” Gloria “I’m really thrilled how we journalism. the best ideas surface. The storytelling has 70% of Filipinos are still on scheduled Just the beginning Facebook fans on For the presidential elec- problems, fostering innovation, The energy and adrenaline noted. “All the stock knowledge went into election coverage. We actually gotten better, and viewers have news basis. But that is also changing as www.facebook.com/ tions, ABS-CBN devoted at coming to wise decisions.” in the war room, which fa- built and lessons learned from went after exclusives, we wanted “The work is just beginning. A shown their appreciation by rewarding the popularity of call center and similar pages/Boto-Mo- least one year to laying down ‘Army for change’ cilitated the integration of all the yearlong preps were finally to set agenda. We didn’t want president was elected and there’s early evening news flagship “TV Patrol” work means a lot of working people Front to back: Maria Ressa, Ipatrol-Mo-Ako- the groundwork for its “Halalan “This is the first time a platforms, was awesome, said put to good use during our 48- to take the safe road. Our view- a new government in place. Power with top ratings in Metro and Mega Ma- can’t get home by 6:30 to catch the early Glenda Gloria and Charie Villa. ang-Simula-Official- 2010” coverage. major broadcasting organiza- ABS-CBN News Channel hour coverage, where we were ers rewarded us for that,” Ressa structures are being revisited now, nila in the run-up to the elections. Page/109640439821 Risks were higher tion…used crowdsourcing. (ANC) chief operating officer able to mix breaking news with smiled. the alliances are happening and Despite complaints from practi- “It’s the first time globally Lots of books have been writ- Glenda Gloria, whose team good insights.” The power of TV—and things are changing, this is a time cally all political parties and candidates, a Standing the test of time that any nation went from fully ten about it, but it’s never really became part of the war room With their studio sitting ABS-CBN—was brought home of change. Now is the time we March 21-28 Pulse Asia survey had 68% 7,040 manual to partial automation on been put into action in real life. for the first time in “Halalan right on the perch of the nerve to Ressa in a March 2010 report need the Boto Patrollers,” Ressa of respondents rating ABS-CBN News 18,645 Members on the bmpm. this scale. If we faltered it would We did it. Crowdsourcing is an 2010.” center, the extraneous noise trig- that indicated that more than said. as “more often credible” versus 58% for the —and social mediaBy Carla Paras-Sison Followers on Twitter abs-cbnnews.com microsite be the shame of all Filipinos. If incredible thing,” said Ressa of ANC alone had about 118 gered by big breaking news that newspapers and the Internet As for her colleagues in ABS- nearest competitor. ABS-CBN News was it succeeded it was the first time the Boto Patrollers, who worked people in the newsroom, sup- occasionally got to ANC air, (1% each), or even national and CBN and ANC, the former also rated by only 20% as “more often not evening news. challenge them. They want fresh faces, in the world that any nation is in tandem with ABS-CBN’s port services, and studio, plus while distracting to some, gave local radio stations (2% each), CNN stalwart has nothing but credible” versus 28% for the other station. Villa also finds social media useful new concepts and if you give them old able to do this kind of automa- professional journalists to make at least two dozen interns. “Ev- viewers “a feel of how a real war TV remained the “most influ- praises for everyone involved in “Strategically, we can see where we in listening to what people want. “Jour- formulas, they tune out,” Gloria says. tion on that scale,” Ressa said. up what the NCAD chief called eryone could feel and see his- room operates.” ential source of information pulling the mammoth undertak- want to be and that is what we have nalism is all about knowing the people’s After introducing new programs in Bigger and grander in scope, “an army for change.” tory unfolding, and that they’re Augmenting reality in choosing a president” with ing off. done. Culture change, programming pulse. News is what matters to people. March, ANC became the number one 3,686 “Halalan 2010” harnessed In the ABS-CBN war room, somehow a part of it,” Gloria The new on-air look mean- 66%. “‘Halalan 2010’ was a lot of improvements and citizen journalism Social media gives us a way to interact news channel in April. Its Twitter ac- Members on the Multiply site crowdsourcing through social dazzling technological firepower, said. while used augmented reality, a “That made me think, ‘My people; thousands of people, have all been aligned with the Standards with people in real time. They are em- count, ANC Alerts, counts 30,000 fol- gosh, who cares if we don’t sleep I would say. The newsroom is and Ethics Manual,” Ressa says. powered not just to give us feedback, lowers with an actual readership of four Text messages a day 3,058 for a week?’ This is very important about a thousand people-strong Changing from within but to gather news themselves. It’s now million based on re-tweets. At the ABS-CBN war room what we’re doing, di ba?” but everyone helped us. Research Charie Villa, head of New Media a three-way communication: viewers Gloria believes ANC is ready to In the end, more than the was deeply involved, engineering for ABS-CBN News and Current Af- are talking to each other,” she says. explore the world of new media as the reward in the form of skyrocket- and entertainment…. It was a fairs, says the code of ethics is a way to Glenda Gloria, chief operating of- ABS-CBN breaks the walls between ing ratings and positive feedback whole network effort, just like look inward and change the system from ficer of ABS-CBN News Channel platforms. “ANC wants to expand its 500 (ANC) since 2008, says it has been a global presence. It also wants to be Email reports a day from the audience, Ressa is proud the Cory coverage [in August within. Now that people are aware of the Ready to fight of the way her team in the NCAD 2009] was. standards, the team continuously trains good two years for ANC both finan- easily accessible from all available info 3rd ON Election Day, viewers oohed and aa- The use of augmented reality, as the tech- pulled together over the past year “It was beautiful. I would new recruits, Boto Patrollers, on-the-job cially and editorially. gadgets,” she says. trainees and everybody else who gathers ‘Good journalism sells’ As ABS-CBN forges ahead to ex- Globally, Hashtag trending hed over the sight of the high-tech, almost nology is known, stems from NCAD head to come up with the ground- put it up against the best in news for ABS-CBN. “This affirms my belief that good pand its reach in both traditional and 440 rank for #Halalan, beating hot otherworldly appearance of the ABS-CBN Maria Ressa’s assertion that “75% of what the breaking, on-the-edge reporting the world. I loved the look of Voicemail calls a day The famous manual became the basis journalism sells, and reinforces my new media, Ressa, Gloria and Villa teen topic Justin Bieber. war room, the nerve center of the Kapami- viewer remembers is going to be what they and agenda-setting coverage that it, I loved the feel of it. For lya network’s “Halalan 2010” coverage. see—the video—so I wanted to have all of is “Halalan 2010.” that to happen, given the tight for the ABS-CBN News and Current faith in the viewer. Viewers are very remain guided by the group’s declared Tweets per minute for #Halalan, Giant screens spewed out election the messages there where they can see it.” Aquino, we did it by satellite because I ANC was also rewarded deadlines that we had—and ev- Affairs Social Media Policy adopted in discriminating. They know a good show vision-mission of “excellent journalism amounting to 20,000 tweets in updates from various places around the However, Ressa was less than impressed want to see his face, I want to see what he with rave reviews from viewers, erything that went wrong that September 2009. when they see one. They want you to to make this world a better place.” 29 hours—enough to crash the looks like, I want to see how feels, I want including members of the diplo- was fixed—meant every single country and even abroad. At the center of with the “hologram effect,” stressing that monitoring application. 12 it all was a 103-inch touch screen moni- effects should not get in the way of what to see his eyes.” matic community and Philippine person was putting in extra. No tor—the largest in the Philippines—which viewers want. In the end, Ressa stressed, news is sim- watchers from cities around the one let the ball drop. When they An American in the war room kept track of Boto Patrollers’ feeds from “What does the viewer want to see? The ply about people’s lives. world. For the woman at the helm, could see the ball coming to published social media such as Facebook, Twitter and viewer wants to see whether the person is “These men and women had huge, dra- the 48-hour marathon coverage them, even if no one knew who 8,127 comments online chatters 2,384 the Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo microsite, and an- telling the truth, whether the person’s pas- matic things happening to them, and that’s from May 10 to May 12 heralded was supposed to catch it, some- When learning never ends notated by the ABS-CBN anchors. sionate… When we interviewed Noynoy what we needed to capture.” a milestone for the country’s only one ran out and caught it. And (Anne Yosuico) English news channel. it worked.” BETH Morrissey, a Princeton-in-Asia fellow, people had to put their thumbprint on a wall to worked with ABS-CBN for a year to help set up show they’re committed. We also had to find the TIMELINE BMPM: Ako ang Simula. best stories of the day sent in so they could be 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 Morrissey, a documentary producer, researched incorporated into “TV Patrol” and the other news available postings and after reading reports of pre- programs,” narrates Morrissey, 26. Surveys show 90% ABS-CBN Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo (BMPM) is introduced. ABS- The campaign garners awards, including the Gold BMPM: Ako ang Simula is BMPM sets records in the new vious fellows, chose to be assigned to ABS-CBN Her best memory is seeing the number of of Filipinos get their pioneers citizen CBN receives about 500 messages a day leading up to Quill Award of Excellence in Multi-Audience launched on May 11. The media landscape (see related story). should her application be approved. She was ac- people participating in BMPM grow. information from journalism with the elections and one a minute on May 14, 2007. This Communication from the International Associa- power of traditional broadcast Post-elections, the campaign cepted as a fellow and was immediately in the thick “I saw all the comments coming in. For the TV. The Philippines a segment called indicates not only the public’s distrust for our institu- tion of Business Communications, which described platforms like TV, cable and once again returns to Bayan Mo, of BMPM operations. She found it quite enriching coverage of Pres. Cory Aquino’s funeral, hundreds is also acknowl- “Citizen Patrol” tions and the electoral process. More importantly, it it as an “effective campaign with a modest budget, radio are fully integrated with I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang Simula. to have had to go out to talk to people as BMPM of pictures poured in. It was the same thing with edged as the world’s on “TV Patrol highlights their hunger for change and their own battles well executed … with thoughtful use of strategic new social networking tools Its underlying message remains was rolled out school by school, city by city. typhoon Ondoy,” she says. text capital, sending World.” Ratings for integrity. Their fears—because it is dangerous to fight partners—all based on a bold, honorable mission.” like Facebook, Twitter and “Pinapadala ko ang report na ito “In the US, almost everything is web-based. Morrissey returns to the US this June and in- nearly 2 million validated its the powers-that-be—were balanced by their own clamor The campaign later becomesBayan Mo, I-Patrol Multiply, setting the national dahil ako ang simula ng pag- But here, we did a lot of offline activities. There tends to pursue a master’s degree in journalism in messages daily. popularity. to make things work. Old and new media give hope. Mo to keep the spirit of citizen journalism alive. media trend. babago.” (A. Yosuico) were organizations hosting BMPM events and Columbia University. (CPS)   Lopezlink June 2010 ACTIVITIES Lopezlink June 2010 CSR Acclaimed filmmakers showcase AFIUPDATE ONGOINGS@Lopez Museum 10,000 kids get access to At the Lopez Museum on Wizer, whose ExtraOR- NOSTALGIAThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.— George Santayana DINARY was one of the work on the Pasig River June 8, 1961 multimedia learning June 4: Turn garbage into highlights of the museum’s By Christelle Belmonte and (KBPIP), the river rehabilita- Mendoza, for his part, di- The contract of sale of Bagong Silangan Elementary School (BSES) is one of the ben- Threads: The Museum as Site Faizza Tanggol tion project of ABS-CBN rected five infomercials featur- plastic totes Meralco is formally eficiaries of Project A.L.S.Tom (Aid to Learners and Schools for for the Weaving of Tales an- Foundation Inc. (AFI) in part- ing Karen Davila, Kim Atienza, IN celebration of World Environment Day, visual signed in the US. Tomorrow), a collaborative effort of AFI and Alstom Foundation niversary exhibit in Febru- June 30, 1961 AWARD-WINNING BBC nership with the Department Coco Martin, Zaijan Jaranilla artist and environmentalist Ann Wizer returns to through Alstom Philippines aimed at providing a sustainable ary, calls her project “simple and Discovery Channel director of Environment and Natural and himself, which were shot the Lopez Museum on June 4 to conduct an art Meralco Securities intervention to public schools affected by calamities. Through the problem solving”: connect- Lisa Harney and 2009 Cannes Resources (DENR) through in the communities in Estero workshop on how to covert trash into useful objects Corp. is established, project, more than 10,000 students will be given access to multi- ing the dots requiring skills Film Festival Best Director the Pasig River Rehabilitation de Paco, a tributary of the Pasig at 10 am. with papers drawn media learning via the provision of educational television (ETV) and imagination resulting Brillante “Dante” Mendoza Commission (PRRC). River. Wizer has been teaching marginalized urban up by Jovito Salonga, video modules on science, math, history and values education in new possibilities to create showcased the infomercials Harney wrote and directed The acclaimed writer-direc- AFI managing director Gina women to create art and fashion from trash. The Eugenio Lopez Sr.’s produced by AFI, DVD players and TV sets. One thousand five something from “nothing.” they did on the Pasig River in an infomercial focusing on the tor believes in the importance Lopez with one of the supporters of organization called Invisible Sisters, now 150 guild top lawyer. The Lopez hundred students and 200 teachers were also given bags, school “As an artist, I examine a screening at the Power Plant concept of a river goddess. Her of changing the mindset of not KBPIP, director Brillante Men- strong, is armed with nothing more than crochet brothers own around supplies and instructional kits. (Suzette Catalla) all kinds of materials for At the sale of Meralco in Wilmington, Delaware. Mall on May 20, 2010. mini-documentary, meanwhile, only the people living along the doza. Photo by Ryan Ramos hooks where they transform waste products such as 33% of the MSC shares. their properties, resilience, June 10, 1969 Harney, known for her looks into the “River Warriors,” estero, but of every Filipino. then we can have them partici- computer wires, hard drives, motherboards, cassette inner stories. In doing so, documentaries on art, history KBPIP’s community of volun- “Even if we spend billions pate,” he said. and video tapes into bags and other useful creations. E.L. Sr. receives the Presidential Award of Merit from Pres. Marcos I have chosen to work with and the environment, has been teers committed to safeguard of pesos on the project, it won’t The infomercials and mini- Invisible Sisters aims to help reduce waste, raise in a ceremony in Malacañang in recognition of his contributions to Ann Wizer with her artwork Extra debris,” Wizer said. “If you in the Philippines to support and protect the waterways be successful if the people don’t documentary will be aired in environmental consciousness, reduce poverty, and ORDINARY which combines found objects Philippine economic development. listen, trash speaks of our June 30, Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig leading to the Pasig River. believe. …Once they believe, cinemas and on ABS-CBN. develop superior designs that will allow their prod- made out of trash woven into tapestry and values; each object and sub- 1970 ucts to compete in a saturated marketplace. garments. stance speaks of its origin. The Public We need to listen, as our landfills, which have exceeded On World Environment Day 2010 Service their capacities thousands of times over, have become vir- Commission tual cities unto themselves.” renders a de- In addition to the workshop, products made by Wizer cision giving Get cash for your trash! and the Invisible Sisters, will be sold as part of the 2010 final approval SK volunteers spur ‘bayanihan’ World Environment Day Recyclable Collection event at HERE’S a way to get rid of the tion and Philippine Business for junk computers and electronics, WED is “one of the prin- to Meralco’s the parking lot of Benpres Building on June 4. The one-day junk piling up at home or of- the Environment, will host the used paper and cartons, PET cipal vehicles through which spirit new rates. event will have eco-products for sale, a logo-making contest fice and make some cash at the 2010 World Environment Day plastic bottles and other plastics, the United Nations stimulates During its 60-day relief operations post-Ondoy, Sagip Ka- June 30, 1974 and converts trash for cash. same time. (WED) Recyclable Collection aluminum, tin cans, metal scraps worldwide awareness of the pamilya (SK) brought relief assistance to 753,082 families or E.L. Sr. returns to the Philippines one last time to plead for the Slots are limited for the workshop. Individuals interested to The Benpres Building Coun- event at the Benpres East Park- and used ink/toner cartridges. environment and encourages 3,337,410 individuals in 22 provinces and 14 cities in the Na- release of his son. Marcos allows him to come home but refuses to join must pre-register by calling Fanny or Jane at 631-2417. cil, in coordination with First ing Lot on Friday, June 4, 2010. Other activities on June 4 in- political attention and action.” tional Capital Region (NCR). SK would not be able to produce release Geny. The Lopez Memorial Museum and Library is at the ground floor, Philippine Holdings Corpora- Get cash in exchange for clude an exhibit-sale of eco-prod- The organizers hope that this this number had it not been for its volunteers. To keep the spirit June 12, 1986 Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas recyclables such as used batteries, ucts and a logo making contest. year’s observation of WED be- of bayanihan alive, SK gathered some 200 volunteers to forge The new Manila Chronicle publishes its first issue. Amando Doronila Center, Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mondays-Saturdays, comes “the biggest, most widely a formal relationship with them. The half-day event was filled is the editor in chief. 8 am-5 pm, except holidays. For more info, call Fanny at 631-2417 UPDATE celebrated, global day for posi- with activities which aimed to draw out the good and not-so- Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez Memorial Museum Library MMLDC or email [email protected] or [email protected]. tive, environmental action” since good practices during their volunteer experience with SK. And MMLDC is ‘HERO’ partner it was first commemorated in as front liners, the volunteers also underwent basic training on

MERALCO Management MMLDC facilitated the 1972. disaster management. (Cecille Zipagan) SPECIALfeature and Leadership Develop- translation of the research work ment Center (MMLDC) was done by PCP specialists into recognized by the Philippine teaching materials. MMLDC EDC tech-voc school sets record College of Physicians (PCP) associate director Amor Curam- as its HERO partner with a ing, project manager of HERO, THE Kananga-EDC “The trainees hurdled the five competency special Presidential Award. led the team of PCP specialists, Institute of Technology assessments administered by Tesda, a first for all (KEITECH) in Leyte Tesda-accredited centers. In most of our centers, Websites for students The Health Education Re- DepED health and science teach- The award is given to MMLDC By Janette Toral online right away and connect. However, when has set a record for being trainees earn from one up to three certifications form Act (HERO) mandates ers and MMLDC trainers in associate director Amor Curam- you have tight class and schoolwork schedules, the only technical-vo- only,” provincial director Ester Pulma noted. the Department of Education enhancing the health and science ing and academic services director WITH the Internet becoming a popular re- another way to do it is create an account with cational education and KEITECH adheres to competency-based to improve health education curriculum. The materials will be Vivien Arnobit by incoming source tool for students, there are a few sites NutshellMail. You will receive an email update training institution in the training delivery, with extra hours devoted to in public elementary and high piloted in 10 public schools this PCP president Dr. Jaime Mon- worth noting that can help save a lot of time in about your friends’ activities in social networks Philippines to graduate values formation, focusing on self-discipline and schools. Its objective is to teach school year. If successful, they toya and outgoing PCP president getting schoolwork done. and hook up when time permits. In my case, 100% of its trainees with proper work attitude. (Toni Nieva) children healthy practices to will be endorsed to DepED for Dr. Eugene Jose Ramos during this allows me to send birthday greet- five Tesda certifications. avoid the top 10 diseases in national implementation starting PCP’s 40th annual convention ings, share article updates and comment A joint project of CALENDAR the country. next year. (Peng Young) gala night in May. on status messages. Energy Development BAYAN Academy offers the following Google Docs (http://docs.google. Top awardee in ZBO Corporation (EDC); the local government of certificate training programs this month: com) Kananga, Leyte; and the Technical Education and Professional management delino, MMLDC managing If you are involved in group work Skills Development Authority (Tesda), KEITECH June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 director. —Stra- and research, Google Docs allows you DreamSparks (www.dreamspark.com) achieved this feat on its first year of operations and MMLDC participated tegic Planning and Budgeting to collaborate with your team members A Microsoft resource website for students for a training duration of 10.3 months. June 7-8 in four of the ZBO’s five cat- —Operations Management online and simultaneous work on the where you can legitimately download useful gov.ph/) so you know what’s brewing. The De- “We established KEITECH to help high June 15-16 egories (waste segregation, —Human Resource Management same file (documents, spreadsheets and software for your computer project needs. partment of Education website (www.deped. school graduates who have no means to pursue June 21-22 reduction, reuse/recycling, —Marketing Management presentations, among others). You can Other sites you can also check out are: gov.ph/default.asp) is another useful resource higher education become highly skilled and be June 24-25 composting, and green tech- —Community-Based Social also revert to previous versions when- Internet Public Library (www.ipl.org/) for advisories. If your the school has its own employable in the global market,” EDC vice chair- Enterprise Development • The MMLDC team receives the ‘Grandmaster Award,’ the highest nology for residual waste). The ever necessary. Fact Checker (www.refdesk.com/) website or man and CEO Paul Aquino said. “The training June 25—Executive Course: Intuitive • recognition in the 2010 Zero Basura Olympics. ZBO is a venue for showcasing Google Alerts (www.google.com/alerts) Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.com) account/page curriculum is tailored to current work opportuni- Entrepreneurship • MMLDC bagged the “Grand- “…With this success, how businesses manage waste Grassroots Entrepreneurship Management This helps you track any discussion online Science projects (www.sciencemadesimple.com/) on sites such ties based on what is in demand in the job market. • master” title and was hailed as MMLDC reaffirms its com- through innovative and practi- June 21-26, 28-30 about a particular topic you are working on and Math (www.math.com) as Twitter or Courses offered are based on the top 30 qualifica- —Training of Trainers • “Champion in Reduction” in mitment to the environment. cal solid waste management Culinary (Weekdays) this get sent directly to your email. So if you are How Stuff Works (www.howstuffworks.com/) F a c e b o o k , tions of local and overseas job vacancies.” • the 2010 Zero Basura Olym- We will further boost proj- practices. To know more about June 24 busy for an entire week, all you have to do is Novel Guide (www.novelguide.com/) then all the All 24 trainees from the tourism sector passed —Baking and Pastry (5 days) • pics (ZBO). The prestigious ects that promote the welfare MMLDC’s environmental Culinary (Saturdays) check on your Google Alert email, review what On the other hand, two questions that often better! the national certifications in commercial cooking, competition bestowed its of our planet, and espouse programs, call 632-8111 or June 26 you missed, and catch up. get asked by students and their parents through- Follow the food and beverage services and household ser- —Hot Kitchen (7 days) highest honor on MMLDC active environmentalism email mmldc.marketing@ NutshellMail (www.nutshellmail.com) out the school year are “Is there a typhoon?” and author at http:// vices, while the 93 construction and metals and For rates, call Carol at 426-3140 or 928-5576. for its “excellent earth-friendly for our clients, partners and mmldc.org. Visit the website at Bayan Academy reserves the right to change Although not exactly a school tool, missing “Are classes suspended today?” Bookmark the twitter.com/ engineering trainees passed the national certifi- operations and practices.” constituents,” said Agnes Fi- www.mmldc.org. (P. Young) course dates. our friends in social networks prompts us to go weather bureau’s website (www.pagasa.dost. digitalfilipino. cations in their trade of competencies. 10 Lopezlink June 2010 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink June 2010 sports & wellness Sudoku Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! BY the time you read this, the country will in the calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para be this close to having its 15th president. The JUNE ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, ascent of the new President-elect is historic in By Benjo Sandoval wellness is the idea that meaning and pur- choosing values to live by which should not 12: Independence column at kahon. many ways, but chief among them would be pose in life spur us to take healthy, helpful be compromised regardless of circumstance. Day Marathon, the fact that he was elected in our first ever Dear Rosie LOPEZ Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) action,” said Rafael M. Alunan III, president He also mentioned some principles that bring 5/10/15/21K (Fort). automated elections. We expected all kinds of basic Silver package while C&I and ASN are a la carte channels. and Lopez Lifelong Wellness (LLW) invited of LGFI and head of Lifelong, in his open- stability and happiness such as hope, prayer, Fee: P300. Contact: dire scenarios in the wake of that exercise but, These four channels are not being removed from the lineup but are ing message. He highlighted how spirituality self-esteem, change, vision and faith. Pastor Paul Chase, senior pastor of the Ala- Mitch, 888-0909. in the end, our fears were unfounded (most of being moved down to lower channel assignments to make them more bang New Life Christian Center, and Dan is practiced in the Lopez Group as indicated Meanwhile, Lachica shared the relevance 14-16: Silent them, anyway). For that, we must give ourselves accessible to our subscribers.” Lachica, president of First Philec Solar Cor- in the Lopez Credo and the Magna Carta on of spiritual wellness in the workplace and a collective pat on the back for pulling this off ooOoo Retreat @ Tagaytay. poration (FPSC), to talk in a forum, “Spiri- CSR. “As Lopez citizens, our religious faith, how it has helped and continues to help his even as the world at large kept its eye on us. We were very disappointed when Jon Stewart and “The Colbert Re- Fee: P4,500. Contact: tual Wellness and its Value in the Work- beliefs, principles and morals define our spir- company, especially during tough times. He We take a closer look at ABS-CBN and port” were discontinued on MAXX (Channel 51) as of December Josie Rigg, 0917- place,” held at the Meralco Mini Theater on ituality,” he added. shared testimonials from employees and dis- its news and current affairs department’s“Ha - 1,2009.—Kevin 6296735. May 26, 2010. Pastor Chase stressed the importance of cussed the struggles that FPSC was able to 20: New Balance lalan 2010” multi-platform election coverage, which was amped up According to SkyCable’s Ortiz, the program providers are the nourishing the components of an individu- overcome. Dan Lachica, president of “Spiritual wellness is a personal journey Trail Adventure with all the newest technology, including Augmented Reality or AR. ones in charge of determining the content of their channel. However, and integral to a balanced life that involves al—the physical body, the mind and the spirit. The winners of the Lopez badminton tour- FPSC, shares how spiritual Father’s Day Run, As to what’s next for ABS-CBN’s “army for change,” let’s watch for SkyCable will forward this concern to the programmer of MAXX. wellness helps his company. values and beliefs…Underlying spiritual He explained that spiritual wellness involves nament were also awarded during the event. their new incarnation in Bayan Mo, I-Patrol Mo! ooOoo 5/10/15K (Nuvali, The changes are not only happening on the national stage. Here Yay, History and Biography! Yay, free digibox! How do I get digi- Sta. Rosa). Fees: 5k in the Lopez Group, we bid farewell to Meralco which now becomes box?-Chiqui Bayan, Meralco dominate badminton tourney pair @ P350 per run- part of First Pacific Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong, represented by Manuel Please call 631-0000 or log on to www.skycable.com to learn how ner; 10/15K @P450. V. Pangilinan. In the wake of this development, Lopez Group vice you can avail of a digibox. THE Lopez Group Foundation team awards: Team Total Points Contact: 898-1833. chairman Manuel M. Lopez (MML) relinquishes his CEO position ooOoo Inc. (LGFI) and Lopez Lifelong for the company with the most 21-23: Silent to Pangilinan but retains the chairmanship of the utility. MML will Is it true that ABS Publishing is coming out with the Philippine edi- Wellness (LLW) 2010 Badmin- pairs or the highest participation, Retreat @ Makiling. also take on more posts in the Lopez Group itself, so expect him to tion of Sports Illustrated? When is the first issue coming out?—Joed ton Tournament was successfully and Team Average Points for the  Very Easy Fee: P4,500. Contact:  be more active and visible in Lopez Group functions as he lets go of Run to the nearest bookstore for the Philippine release of the staged on May 15, 2010 at Club company whose pairs performed Easy Dina Lee, 0917-  Medium his Meralco duties. 2010 SI Swimsuit Edition. 650. Ninety pairs participated this the best in the tournament. 5235504.  Hard The country is about to emerge from a severe El Niño- inva ooOoo season, representing nine compa- In the end, Bayan with 22 26: Walk sion—thankfully!—as households begin their preparations for an- Congratulations to Ms Gina Lopez on her appointment as PRRC nies: Bayan (22 pairs), Benpres pairs won the Team Total Points the Talk @ other school year. With La Niña expected to descend soon, make commissioner! I’m sure this will mean that the river will be cleaned (14), EDC (12), First Balfour (3), award, while Meralco, which won La Mesa sure to stock up on rainy-day gear as you shop for the kids’ notebooks, up even more rapidly and efficiently now that Ms Lopez has the First Gen (1), Knowledge Chan- five of the 21 levels, snagged the Answer to May puzzle Watershed, 6:30 am. uniforms and other school necessities. Keep up with the latest school “power.”—Maxie nel (4), Meralco (11), Rockwell award for Team Average Points. Solution, tips and computer announcements, advisories and other news with the help of our direc- ooOoo Walkathon par- program available at www. (11) and SkyCable (12). “We believe that this tourna- tory of useful websites (page 9). Any updates on the Meralco issue? Can we still expect “reasonable” ticipants must register sudoku.com To encourage greater partici- ment was a great success in that it Speaking of weather disturbances, we’re observing World En- bills next month o high blood time na naman ulit?—Earwin Lifelong head Rafael M. Alunan III and winners of the LGFI-Lifelong Badminton Tournament with their HR depart- pation, companies were allowed promoted the goals of LGFI and vironment Day this month. A freakishly hot summer, Ondoy and Meralco had its annual stockholders’ meeting on May 25. Check to field as many pairs as they Lifelong by drawing active par- Villareal-Fernando Narciso, Sky- Mirabel-Ismael Duldulao, Bayan; bano, KCh; and Jem Velasco-Mary ments. Contact Benjo Pepeng—these are only some of the phenomena that underscore that out our story on the latest developments on page 2. wanted. The pairs were then ticipation from the very skilled Cable; Alex Santos-EG Gomez, Jeric Gella-Rolly Vargas, EDC; Ann Reyes, SkyCable; (Mixed Sandoval @ 631-6394 travelGRIFFIN SIERRA global warming is real, and it’s here! The celebration of World En- ooOoo classified into levels based on to those just beginning,” said Meralco; Winston Pioquinto-Ian and Jan Sablay-Lorvico Tolentino, doubles) Stephen Pia-Kat Anasco, or Darlene Lamis @ vironment Day is the perfect time to reflect: it’s not Mother Nature Is Willie Revillame returning to “Wowowee”? When?—Ging their assessed strength and re- LLW’s Louie Martin. “We hope Gregorio, EDC; Levi Agoncillo- Rockwell; (Ladies’ doubles) Jem Meralco; Ranel Lurot-Vangie Es- 449-6170. RECOMMENDS doing this to us; we’re doing it to her. ABS-CBN management has already met with Willie in late May. 28-30: Silent gardless of company. that next year’s tournament will Melchor de Leon, First Balfour; Vicencio-Rose Ann dela Cruz, cal, Meralco; Mark Arcadio-Baby Aerial view of the Resorts World Most dads are low-key and happy to let Mom bask in the spot- According to corporate communications head Bong Osorio, “Willie Retreat In the new format there were draw even more participants.” Danilo Aguilar-Praxedes Carpio, Meralco; Carmela Cinco-Jac- Celis, Bayan; Bart Bartolome-Loi- @ Latag. Sentosa complex light, but we do love them, don’t we? So don’t forget to pick up a gift has realized his mistake and apologized to ABS-CBN management 11 levels in the men’s doubles and The winning pairs are as fol- First Balfour; Jing Ramos-Pete queline Mendoza, EDC; Lailani da Martinez, Bayan; and Wesley Fee: P3,000. Contact at the Power Plant Mall for the No.1 man in your life in time for his for his outburst on air in ‘Wowowee’ on May 4, 2010, and his failure to five levels each in the women’s and lows: (Men’s doubles) Joash Pia- Valenzuela, Benpres; Jojo Peli- Taruc-Aishelle Marie Raganit, Cabrera-Doris Nuval, KCh. (B. Agnes Garcia, 0917- big day on June 20. Happy Father’s Day to all dads and lolos! report to work since May 5, 2010.” For now, Willie is on an indefinite mixed doubles. There were two Allan Alagao, Meralco; Ronald gnon-Theo Quizon, EDC; Roger SkyCable; Jeremae Peralta-Abi Ur- Sandoval) 3696154. ooOoo break but his contract obligations with ABS-CBN hold. The man- We already have History, Biography and All Sports Network chan- agement and Willie will soon discuss what will be in the best interest nels as a part of our SkyCable Platinum subscription. Will these of the viewing public. Eye experts share views channels will now become part of the regular subscription and that we no longer have to pay extra for them?—Kathryn If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions From Susan Ortiz of SkyCable: “Bio, History, Crime & Investiga- about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send ‘Amazingly Sky’ them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] tion (C&I) and All Sports Network (ASN) are actually not in the By Eileen Carlos and Avi Detabali on use, future of contacts or [email protected] or be a friend or fan in Facebook. SkyCable chief operating of- stacle course, tug of war, cater- Platinum Metro pack. The Bio and History channels are part of the ficer Carlo Katigbak officially pillar race, CAROT + I game, WEARING contact lenses is lens material is silicone hydro- Uy advised SKYCABLE held its Employ- opened the event. The muse for and back-to-back relay. one of the most popular ways gel. The silicone hydrogel con- to apply ees’ Fun Day at Marikina Sports the day came from Sky Plati- Head of operations Raffy of correcting nearsightedness tact lens allows eyes to breathe cold com- Complex on May 15, 2010. num, Paula Arevalo. Everyone Aguado stressed how SkyCa- or farsightedness. Eye experts by permitting more oxygen to press to the The day kicked off with a fun got even more excited when the ble’s core values—specifically agree that because of recent pass through, thereby reducing affected eye advances in technology, people the occurrence of dry eyes, the as first aid A whole new world at Resorts World Sentosa! run, followed by the parade of runners hit the track, with CLK teamwork, ownership and By Pauline Cala-or colors with all 10 teams and the himself as one of the players. results orientation—were evi- can look forward to even safer risk of eye infection and the and to stop lighting of the torch by the team There was a 4x50 meter dent in the games. He added and more comfortable use of incidence of complications. using the HERE comes Resorts World Sentosa! Composed of six the animals of Madagascar is quite a blast. You may also captains with Arnold Saez, who relay for women, men’s and that even though there were contact lenses. Another development is the contact lens first-class hotels, the area also includes restaurants, shops visit a futuristic metropolis and witness the ultimate inter- won the previous Bayan fun run. mixed 4x100 meter relays, ob- different teams and different These breakthroughs were commercial release of wave- if eye gets continuously itchy. and clubs. Though it is already operational, even more at- galactic battle of good versus evil. groups in the organization, highlighted in the 7th Asia Cor- front daily contact lenses, “Users should dispose of tractions are being built. Here are a few tips to help you get the most bang for the employees should be one nea and Contact Lens Confer- which not only deliver clearer contact lenses on time as pre- Festive Walk, one of the attractions at Resorts World, is your buck at Resorts World Sentosa: in achieving SkyCable’s vision ence held in Boracay. Scientists, vision, but also prevent wors- scribed by their optometrist. also called the place that never sleeps. There are lots of things • If traveling with a child, know that there are a few rides and mission. ophthalmologists and optom- ening of nearsightedness. It is also important that users to do here, ranging from dining, shopping and clubbing. It that prohibit children. The day’s winners were etrists from different parts of the AEI specialists Dr. Rob- select the most suitable contact comes alive every night with its two attractions. One is the • There are many shows that should not be missed. When Sky Premium, champion; Sky world presented their research ert Ang and Dr. Harvey Uy lens solution for their contact Lake Dream spectacular water and laser show. The other is you enter Universal Studios, there is a list of shows. iWantv!, first runner-up; Sky on the future of contact lenses. shared ways of preventing con- lenses; it should not just be the Crane Dance, which combines groundbreaking light, Write this down and plan your itinerary. Gold, second runner-up; and According to Dr. Jesse Cagu- tact lens-related eye infections biocompatible with the eye, it sound, water effects and engineering and promises to be • Know the restaurants inside and outside the theme park. Sky Broadband, third runner- ioa, president and CEO of the and allergies. must also be compatible with breathtaking. Admission to these shows is free! Most of the restaurants at Resort World are always fully up. The teams with the best Philippine College of Optom- Dr. Ang said that regular the contact lens material,” Dr. An even bigger attraction is Universal Studios Sin- booked. Better to make reservations. cheer and biggest delegation etrists, which hosted the event, cleaning and avoiding sleeping Caguioa added. gapore. Now, you don’t have to travel halfway around the • Don’t let kids miss the Shrek 4D Adventure. They’d love were also recognized. and also the chief optometrist overnight while wearing contact For more info, call AEI at globe to see Universal Studios Theme Park. Witness how to experience the realistic action from their seats. It was truly one “Amazingly of Asian Eye Institute (AEI), lenses can help prevent related 898-2020 or visit www.asian- Hollywood movies are made just a two-hour flight away Don’t be the last to experience Resorts World Sentosa! The Sky Premium team, the Employees’ Fun Day champion. Sky” day! one of the conference’s revela- infections. To treat contact lens- eyeinstitute.com. (Sheila So- from Manila. Call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 or email sales@griffin-si- tions on the future of contact related allergy symptoms, Dr. chayseng) Hanging out with Shrek and Princess Fiona or trekking erra.com.ph for the greatest adventure of your life! Look Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. within Jurassic Park with the dinosaurs or reveling amongst for Mitzi Allan, Diana or Shiena for a well-planned trip. Test your mettle on the Resorts World roller coaster. 12 Lopezlink June 2010

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The 2010 Sports Rainy day fashion in ‘Metro’ Illustrated Swim- Stay in on a rainy day and curl up with the June Metro! Our suit Edition has “Get Gorgeous” pages get the spotlight with the annual Beauty different models Awards—over a hundred products for a brighter, better you. Take shot in a range of rainy-day beauty tips and learn how to manage your hair dur- locations, from ing the rain-drenched beaches to the months, tips on night- top of a glacier. to-day makeup, and See models like long-wearing beauty Bar Refaeli and products. Pore over the Brooklyn Decker “Metrowear” pages, get in special outfits the star players this NCAA season. Plus, Sandro, Simon and tips on how to wear that leave little Vincent Marcos talk about what it’s like growing up with a white in our “Runway to the imagina- famous last name, while style blogger Lissa Kahayon shares for Real” page and tion. Thirty-one models show off the latest swimsuits in photo her must-haves, and more! know how to wear shoots taken in places as diverse as the Palm Springs Air Mu- black for each body seum; the vineyards of Lisbon, Portugal; the deserts of Atacama, Katherine Luna on the ‘BUZZ’ hot type. Flip over to our Chile; and the jungles of Rajasthan, India, among others. “Talk” section for three The2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Philippine release seat women’s juicy encoun- is a special edition produced in cooperation with ABS-CBN The BUZZ Magasin is overflowing with juicy news from show- ters with much, much Publishing Inc. Join the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition bizlandia! We did extensive research on the controversial actress older men. Philippine release fan page on Facebook and soon on Multiply in the blind items and, to our surprise, she came to us for an at http://sportsillustratedph.multiply.com. exclusive interview and shared more stories than we expected! ‘SI Swimsuit Edition 2010’ makes RP Get to know Katherine Luna’s side. Kim Chiu also released a Start the school year right with statement on the issue of the intrigues thrown at her during her debut stay in Boracay for “ASAP XV.” Lastly, Roxanne Guinoo talks Where can you find the most beautiful models in the world in ‘Chalk’! about being a first-time mom! the most revealing swimsuits? Where else but in the highly an- Prepare your new school year wardrobe checklist with Chalk! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- ticipated annual special Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition! And Anne Curtis leads the way by talking about her high school ex- stores and magazine stands nationwide. Get a free 1 issue for every ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. is making this super hot issue avail- perience. Find out how to dress and do your makeup, and what 12-month subscription (for a total of 13 issues). For inquiries, call able locally with the launch of the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swim- to wear on the first day of school. Should you join an org? Read ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at (02) 455-9434 or visit us at http:// suit Edition, the Philippine release. what the upperclassmen have to say. Also, take a sneak peek at abscbnmags.multiply.com. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS

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