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The chairmen Chris Lopez’s This one’s …page 3 new gig …page 12 speak …page 9 for Dad  Lopezlink June 2017 Biz News Lopezlink June 2017  JANUARY TO MARCH 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED) Rockwell still inspired Lopez Holdings attributable Total consolidated revenues Net income attributable to equity ‘This is a time for holders of the parent company to provide memorable net income at P1.042B 2016 2017 % change 2016 2017 % change new mind-sets, By Carla Paras-Sison experiences LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- 6% decrease in net income at- Holdings owned 46% of FPH ABS-CBN P9.894B P9.576B -3 P839.2M P421.9M -50 tion reported P1.042 billion tributable to equity holders of and 56% economic interest in Lopez Holdings P22.726B P25.422B +12 P1.291B P1.042B -19 new capabilities’ Excerpt from the remarks by which we have approached and in net income attributable to the parent while ABS-CBN ABS-CBN. EDC P9.096B P9.612B +6 P3.045B P3.086B +1 chairman Amb. Manuel M. Lo- evaluated every one of our proj- Excerpt from the remarks by with 2014, 2015 and 2016—in equity holders of the parent for Corporation registered a 59% First Gen $420.4M $428.4 +2 $58.6M $41.3M -30 pez at the Rockwell Land Corpo- ects. chairman Federico R. Lopez at quick succession—having been the first quarter of 2017. This is decrease in net income during Lopez Holdings FPH P22.726B P25.422B +12 P2.039B P1.909B -6 ration annual stockholders’ meet- We look forward to deliver- the First Philippine Holdings the hottest years on historical re- 19% lower than the P1.291 bil- the period. Rock P2.014B P3.070B +52 P340.1M P516.2M +52 ing held at the Power Plant Mall ing the Rockwell touch to many announces June Corporation annual stockholders’ cord. According to the National lion in net income attributable Unfavorable forex movement Cinema on May 31, 2017. more of our developments. We meeting held at the PSE Audito- Aeronautics and Space Admin- to equity holders of the parent during the period partially offset cash dividends are specifically excited about rium on May 29, 2017. istration, the combined Arctic reported in the first quarter of the effect of growth in the recur- I am proud to report Rockwell further establishing our pres- LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- Unfavorable forex affects Q1 financials and Antarctic sea ice numbers 2016, on account primarily of ring earnings of the FPH Group. tion announced cash dividends First Philippine Holdings Land’s growth in 2016. It was ence in hotel and leisure. Our Rockwell chairman Amb. Manuel The weakness of the peso First Philippine Holdings Cor- tion. Excluding forex and other AT last year’s annual sharehold- last February 13, 2017 were at forex losses during the period. Excluding forex and other non- of P0.10 per share to stock- Corporation chairman Federico R. a result of the many disciplines very first Aruga Hotel in Rock- M. Lopez against the US dollar in the poration (FPH) and Lopez nonrecurring items, FPH’s net ers’ meetings, FPH and the their lowest point since satellites Unaudited consolidated rev- recurring items, attributable holders of record as of June 1, Lopez developed by the Rockwell well Center will open with first quarter of 2017 led to for- Holdings Corporation, which income attributable to equity various companies in our group began to continuously measure enues increased by 12% year- earnings of FPH increased by 2017 and payable on or before team over the years: planning around 200 rooms in two years’ lifestyle spaces, we will con- eign exchange losses for Lo- consolidate their financial state- holders of the parent increased pledged that we would no longer them in 1979. Since that period is not some distant future event; on-year to P25.422 billion 12%. ABS-CBN ad revenues de- June 16, 2017. The dividend carefully and innovating con- time. We also plan to expand tinue to work on providing pez Group units with foreign ments. There was growth in the by 12%. Meanwhile, the lack of consider developing or investing we’ve, on average, “lost a chunk it’s here, it’s now, and it’s affecting from 22.726 billion. creased by 13% while total costs declaration was approved dur- stantly, listening to the market this segment geographically as the members of the Rockwell currency-denominated debt. recurring earnings of the FPH election-related advertising led in coal-fired power plants. When of sea ice larger than Mexico”! the very people and communities First Philippine Holdings and expenses increased by 3%. ing the board’s regular meeting and responding appropriately, Rockwell sets foot in Mactan, community positive memo- The power group was affected, Group, as well as better margins to a slow start for ABS-CBN we made that decision to close Last April 18, 2017, another we love and serve. Corporation (FPH) posted a As of March 31, 2017, Lopez on May 18, 2017. learning from mistakes and ad- Cebu with its first beachfront rable experiences. We remain including holding companies for Rockwell Land Corpora- Corporation. (CPS) the door to any of our compa- record was broken when the This is why the rush away from hering to quality, and anticipat- resort development. greatly inspired by our new nies putting up coal-fired power CO2 level in the atmosphere fossil fuels and toward renewables ing and managing risk. These After more than two de- vision statement—“To create plants, it was not an easy one. breached the 410 ppm thresh- needs to accelerate; the world will are the solid disciplines with cades of creating living and Turn to page 5 FPH attributable net Even today, we are the only large old. We’ve used up 90% of that need to deploy technology to First Gen recurring net income rises by $45M energy company in the country carbon concentration budget as utilize energy more efficiently in income hits P1.9B FIRST Gen Corporation re- $420 million for the first quar- by $15 million to $19 million in cillary Service contract in Feb- that has done so unequivocally. most scientists agree we should our buildings and homes; we will Recently, we’ve been inundat- not go beyond 450 ppm. FOR the first quarter ended ings from the real estate and ported recurring net income ter-ended last year. the first quarter of this year. ruary 2017. Consequently, the need to protect and enhance the ed by even more global evidence Our country is ground zero trees and oceans that today still SKYdirect invades Bicol March 31, 2017, First Philip- manufacturing sectors, partly attributable to equity holders The natural gas portfolio ac- Energy Development Corpo- attributable earnings contribu- telling us that we have much less for the calamitous effects of pine Holdings Corporation reduced by the decrease in of the parent of $45 million for counted for $233 million, or 54% ration’s (EDC) geothermal, wind tion of FG Hydro was lower by absorb half the world’s emissions; IT was a long weekend well- HD, Disney, Nickelodeon, Plan 250 and Plan 450 vari- time to act than originally be- global warming. None of us will (FPH) posted an attribut- First Gen’s income. the first three months of 2017. of First Gen’s total consolidated and solar revenues accounted for $3 million at $6 million in the and we need to transform our spent for Bicolanos who partied Warner TV HD, RTL-CBS ants. lieved. Global warming is already ever forget the aftermath of ty- able recurring net income Net income attributable to This was an 11% decrease from revenues. Their revenues were $177 million, or 41% of total first three months of 2017. food system from a major green- with Kapamilya actor Marlo Entertainment, TLC, AXN RMK Electronics, Garcia wreaking havoc on the Earth’s phoon Yolanda (Haiyan) and (RNI) of P2.0 billion, higher FPH decreased to P1.9 billion the $51 million it made in the 2% higher for the first quar- consolidated revenues. “We intend to continue the house gas emitter into one that’s Mortel during the first leg of HD and History HD are also Store, Doran Store, Cosmo water cycles and creating weath- the immense suffering of com- by P212 million or 12% ver- from last year’s P2.0 billion as same period last year. ter of 2017 mainly due to the Attributable earnings from positive changes we have made at least GHG neutral. “Maki-JAM with SKYdirect” in available on SKYdirect. Flow, Allycom, Adajo Electron- er extremes like we’ve never seen munities who lost loved ones and sus last year’s P1.8 billion. the improvement in RNI was The company’s merchant fresh contributions of the 97- EDC (excluding FG Hydro) throughout First Gen for the rest However, as more renew- Legazpi City, Albay recently. Subscribing to SKYdirect is ics, Daz Store, Rody Store, Aso before; and it is accelerating whatever few possessions they The growth was driven by offset by the unfavorable forex power plants suffered from lower megawatt (MW) Avion Peak- were flat at $30 million in the of the year. Though the recent ables penetrate our lives, this To further bring SKY’s af- even more affordable since kits Store and ZON Electronics faster than previously imagined had; and when we just think of the stronger recurring earn- movement during the period. revenues due to seasonally soft ing Power Plant and the 420- first quarter of this year (see re- earthquake that damaged the San will have serious strategic im- fordable direct-to-home or are now priced at P2,699 from are among the stores in Albay Wholesale Electricity Spot Mar- MW San Gabriel Flex Plant, lated story on this page). Lorenzo switchyard happened because of all the feedback loops the scale of rescue, relief and re- plications for electric utilities DTH satellite TV service closer the original price of P2,990. where customers can apply for ket prices. The company’s attribut- though partially offset by the The 132-MW Pantabangan- in April, the team in First Gen being unleashed. building efforts that came after, and power generators given its to the region, the two-day event SKYdirect prepaid plans are a SKYdirect subscription. For ABS-CBN revenues top P9.6B able net income for the first quar- lower combined dispatch of the Masiway hydroelectric plants’ responded swiftly in order to get All 16 years of the 21st cen- those images cannot but have ability to change the shape of kicked off with a motorcade. available nationwide at Plan more information, visit mysky. tury rank among the 17 warmest an enormous impact on how we ABS-CBN Corporation re- the national TV ratings with an ter-ended 2017 was $41 million, 1,000-MW Santa Rita and the revenues decreased by 24% to the switchyard back into opera- demand daily and yearly. Mortel, an “Umagang Kay Gan- 99, Plan 250 and Plan 450. com.ph/skydirect or text 23668 on record, and the five warmest move forward as a company. For ported P9.6 billion consoli- overall audience share of 51.1% $17 million lower in comparison 500-MW San Lorenzo power $16 million, or 4% of total con- tions only a week after the earth- This is where our natural gas da” mainstay, together with SKY- Postpaid plans are available in to order. years have all occurred since 2010 the Philippines, global warming Turn to page 5 dated revenue for the first three during the first quarter. to the same period last year. plants at 67% in 2017 versus solidated revenues. quake to ensure that the power direct product head Abigail Ng By Dino Quizon months of 2017. Star Cinema also generated Consolidated revenues from 84% in 2016. As cool weather FG Hydro registered a de- plants produce power and gener- Sy, also took time to get to know Promos & offers ABS-CBN’s consumer sales close to P600 million from four the sale of electricity increased affected spot market prices, the cline in revenues of $5 million ate revenues during these summer the city’s media practitioners and grew by 10% to P4.7 billion while movies released during the quarter. to $428 million for the first earnings contribution from the for the first three months of months,” First Gen president and local dealers in a meet-and-greet Get these back-to-school essentials its first-quarter airtime revenues As of end-March 2017, total quarter of 2017 compared to natural gas portfolio decreased 2017 upon the expiry of its An- COO Francis Giles Puno said. Now on ABS-CBN TVplus and thanksgiving event. “Bicol is only one region we for the digital-savvy family! were 13% lower compared to the assets and equity stood at P71.6 Families shouldn’t miss out on the back-to-school essentials in plan to invade through the en- same period last year. billion and P31.0 billion, re- DZMM TeleRadyo boosts news and the digital era. riching content found on SKY- ABS-CBN chief financial spectively. EDC reports attributable recurring net income of P3.25B There’s the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display for direct channels. In the coming officer (CFO) Aldrin Cerrado Ron Valdueza, ABS-CBN ENERGY Development Cor- key geothermal units and by the Leyte and for our other units “The retrofit of Tongonan’s public service with nationwide reach the student who is about to conquer a fresh semester. months, we will visit more cit- said they did not expect a sig- Group CFO, stated: “SKY saw an poration (EDC) reported a con- increase in generation volumes are starting to pay off,” EDC two other units are on track to By Kane Choa A reliable home internet connection is also a must. Better ies and provinces and hopefully nificant growth in earnings 11% growth in revenues to P2.3 solidated recurring net income of its Unified Leyte geothermal president and chief operating be completed by the third quar- if it is an ultra-fast connection. In addition, kids who are away DZMM TeleRadyo now deliv- empower more Filipinos with during the first quarter given billion driven by the continued in- attributable to equity holders of plants and Burgos wind farm officer Richard Tantoco stated. ter,” Tantoco said, referring to grams of DZMM TeleRadyo, the commitment to public ser- from home will find a handy mobile internet useful. ers news and public service to access to SKYdirect offerings,” the strong performance of the crease in its broadband and DTH the parent of P3.25 billion for (9.8% and 39.4%, respectively). EDC had previously dis- EDC’s 112.5-megawatt power which began as ABS-CBN’s vice and news gathering,” she Meanwhile, a diverse cable TV channel lineup allows pre- more Filipinos nationwide as a said Ng Sy. first quarter of last year. [direct-to-home] subscribers.” the first quarter of 2017. This is “The results for this quarter closed that low spot market plant in the Visayas region. flagship AM radio station in said. schoolers to consume important information while being enter- free TV channel on ABS-CBN The event’s attendees took He added: “First quarter As of end-March 2017, SKY 24% higher than the P2.63 bil- show that we are gaining trac- prices last year resulted in esti- “After the retrofit, it will be Mega Manila almost 31 years Reyes said TeleRadyo view- tained, while HD channels make learning engaging. TVplus. part in special karaoke activi- earnings tend to be lower than had 672,000 cable subscribers, lion that was posted during the tion on our goal to deliver ‘fi- mated revenue losses of about as good as new and we expect ago and started broadcasting ers can expect improvements One SKY Premium, SKY’s all-in bundle, offers unlimited People all over the country ties courtesy of channel part- the subsequent quarters due to 161,000 DTH subscribers and same period last year. nancial predictability’ to our in- P1.40 billion during its 2016 an increase of up to 10% in its on cable TV in 2007. in broadcast design and video internet, HD cable TV and mobile internet—and now with a will be able to watch the pro- ner MYX and had fun with the cyclicality of advertising 205,000 broadband subscribers. Consolidated revenues also vestors. Our aggressive efforts fiscal year, and that it had em- total capacity.” ABS-CBN TVplus is the quality, and a new studio this special offer featuring the latest MacBook Pro. interactive games featuring hit placements.” “The strong growth in our increased by 6% to P9.61 billion to address our uncontracted barked on a multibillion-peso As of the first three months digital terrestrial television ser- year for DZMM. Through SKY’s collaboration with Power Mac Center, the TV shows and characters from Meanwhile, Cerrado said broadband subscriber base, which in 1Q 2017. The improved per- capacity for Bacman and Na- project to reduce the unplanned of 2017, the company’s financial vice of ABS-CBN and is avail- In terms of content, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is exclusively offered channels available on SKY- they managed to reduce overall has doubled in two years, should formance was primarily driven sulo last year and our extensive outage factors of its older geo- position remained strong with able in key areas in the country. lineup has been strengthened at P2,915 per month for 24 months—at 0% interest—to new direct. costs and expenses during the continue as we invest in expanding by higher average prices from its asset rehabilitation program in thermal units. cash balance of P13.86 billion. In a trade event to celebrate with a 10 p.m. live telecast of subscribers of One SKY Premium Plan 1999 and higher plans. SKYdirect offers a diverse first quarter. our network,” added Valdueza. DZMM TeleRadyo’s 10th year late-night newscast “Bandila.” This offer is available until July 15, 2017. “We expect costs to go down Valdueza said he is happy with on air, ABS-CBN News head DZMM also has a daily offer- channel lineup with exclusive further as we replace some the progress of the DTT or digi- Rockwell Land attributable net income soars 51% to P516M Ging Reyes said more change ing of current affairs programs channels catering to every fam- 24/7 anime channel ANIPLUS now of the higher-cost programs tal terrestrial television initiative FOR the first three months ended million. Eighty-four percent of of the residential segment. Over- by 51% from last year’s P342 and innovation is coming to at 2 p.m. ily member, including ABS- on SKY! which were carried over from as they ended the last quarter March 31, 2017 and 2016, Rock- the revenues came from the sale all EBITDA margin registered at million. NIAT margin remains DZMM as it continues to fo- Amid the innovations, CBN HD, S+A, ANC, Cinema ANIPLUS Asia is now in the Philippines, first seen on SKY. last year,” he said. with 2.7 million boxes sold since well Land Corporation registered of condominium units, including 29% of total revenues, which is at 17%. cus on its very essence—news DZMM TeleRadyo’s strength One, MYX, Lifestyle, Jeepney ANIPLUS Asia is available to subscribers of SKY with One SKY, “We remain confident that the service was launched in 2015. net income attributable to equity accretion of interest income. lower compared to last year’s 33%. and public service. remains its respected and ex- TV, DZMM TeleRadyo, ABS- and SKYcable and Destiny digital subscribers in Metro Manila on we will meet our earnings tar- KidZania welcomed over holders of the parent of P515.9 Total earnings before interest, Residential development, com- Annual Meeting “Change happens and what- perienced journalists who are CBN Regional Channel, Yey, Channel 139. ANIPLUS Asia is free until July 14, after which it will get of P3.0 billion for the year,” 77,000 visitors since the begin- million in 2017, higher by 51% taxes, depreciation and amorti- mercial development and hotel Dates ever innovation we think of, the always ready to deliver news, CineMo and TAG. be available as an add-on channel via SKY Select for P100 per month. essence of DZMM TeleRadyo information and commentary Top-rating cable channels added Cerrado. ning of the year, while O Shop- than last year’s P340.1 million. zation (EBITDA) reached P894 contributed 64%, 33% and 3% to June 8: Lopez Holdings, For more info, log on to www.mysky.com.ph or call 418-0000. ABS-CBN News head Ging Reyes will remain the same, which is that matter to Filipinos. Cartoon Network HD, HBO Based on Kantar Media TV ping Channel generated P240 Consolidated revenues in- million, 36% higher than last the total EBITDA, respectively. Power Plant Mall Cinema, audience measurement, ABS- million in sales for the first creased to P3,070 million, higher year’s P657 million primarily Net income after tax (NIAT) 9am CBN continues to dominate three months of 2017. by 52% than last year’s P2,014 driven by the strong performance registered at P516 million, up Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink June 2017 Councils Lopezlink June 2017  couch potato treats ‘Chard’ HR Updates Biz Excellence GL takes advocacy to TV LAA program director Benjamin joins cast ABS-CBN Global’s Elisha Lawrence Liboro (standing, left) as host of ‘G Diaries’ of ‘La Luna to speak at anti-piracy summit THERE is nothing like it on Phil- By Nerissa Fernandez ippine TV. Sangre’ THE International Quality Gina Lopez’s wit, charm and prevent, combat and outsmart tainment, Fox Entertainment and Productivity Center will today’s digital pirate. Group, Motion Pictures As- passion for the environment RICHARD Gutierrez returns hold its 8th Anti-Piracy & Among the invited expert sociation of America, Turner will have audiences hooked as to television as he joins the cast Content Protection Summit in speakers is ABS-CBN AVP for Broadcasting System, Intel, she hosts ABS-CBN Lingkod of the epic action romance series Alley-oop! ABS-CBN Los Angeles, California on June Global Anti-Piracy & Content Adobe Systems, Microsoft, Kapamilya Foundation Inc.’s “G “La Luna Sangre.” 26-28, 2017. Security Elisha Lawrence, who ClearPlay and Ultimate Fight- brings NBA Finals live Diaries.” “I have always been curious It will assemble the industry was tapped to discuss “Social Me- ing Championship, to mention “G Diaries” is a socially signifi- how it is to work in ABS-CBN. on free TV to discuss best practices, develop dia—How to Protect Your Con- a few. The NBA season has reached its crux with the cant and entertaining TV show I only hear great things about new strategies and investigate tent in the Social Media Space.” Lawrence has over 25 years Golden State Warriors and defending champion wrapped in a glossy magazine this network. Finally, now I’m the most effective solutions to The session will lay out how of experience as in-house Cleveland Cavaliers meeting for the third straight travel show that highlights the here, I’m excited that I have to develop a global program for intellectual property counsel Program manager Ross Hamo time at the Finals! Catch the rest of the games live country’s most scenic destinations been given the opportunity to removing infringing content creating and implementing on ABS-CBN: Game 2 on June 5 at 8 a.m., and in an effort to support ecotour- work here,” Richard said during from social media, track the anti-piracy/anti-counterfeiting Games 3 and 4 on June 8 and June 10 at 9 a.m. and ism. the contract signing with ABS- movement away from tor- strategies to mitigate risk and 8:30 a.m., respectively. If necessary, Game 5 will be Lopez will take the audience CBN COO for Broadcast Cory rent sites and tricks to further significantly increase sales in on June 13 at 9 a.m., Game 6 on June 16 at 9 a.m. on her personal travels across Gina Lopez embarks on an all-new adventure Vidanes, Star Creatives COO frustrate viewers off of torrent the US and globally for leading and Game 7 on June 19 at 8 a.m. Replays are on the country, showcasing nature’s Malou Santos, finance head for sites and discuss how social Fortune 500 organizations. She S+A Ch. 23 on the same day at 8 p.m. bounty as much as calling atten- cia and Sharon Cuneta. queath it to the next generation in Broadcast and News and Cur- media can help one enforce also has experience prosecut- tion to the cause of environmental “G Diaries” seeks not only to its healthiest state. rent Affairs Cat Lopez and tal- against pirates. The session with ing criminal cases as a district protection, stewardship and the entertain viewers and promote The pilot episode of G“ Diaries” ent manager Annabelle Rama. Lawrence will also tackle how attorney for the county of Los people. the Philippines as a majestic travel will air before “ASAP” on June 4. Richard will be part of the to utilize social media “Robin Angeles. “G Diaries” is composed of 13 destination but also to inform It will air every Saturday at 8 a.m. upcoming series “La Luna Sangre” Hoods” as brand ambassadors. Lawrence holds a bachelor episodes with signature prelude and incite action, for everyone to thereafter on ABS-CBN, with re- top billed by Kathryn Bernardo Aside from Lawrence rep- of arts degree from Wesleyan films featuring celebrities like be part of the collective effort to runs on The Lifestyle Network and and Daniel Padilla and directed resenting ABS-CBN, speakers University in Connecticut and Charo Santos-Concio, Eddie Gar- preserve the environment and be- ANC. by Cathy Garcia-Molina. ABS-CBN AVP for Global Anti- in the three-day conference a law degree from UC Hastings “La Luna Sangre” is the third Piracy & Content Security Elisha include industry experts from College of the Law in Califor- installment of the hit fantasy fran- Lawrence Roku, Sony Pictures Enter- nia. chise after “Lobo” and “Imortal,” KZ asserts ‘Soul Supremacy’ both produced by Star Creatives. 35 nominations vie for 2017 the OPM soul singer ventured sion of “With You” written by Aside from “La Luna Sangre,” ‘THIS IS... to deploy these technologies in ROCKWELL... from page 3 from page 3 into songwriting for this new Jonathan Manalo and “Mahal Ko Richard is also slated to do a the competitive arena where they Lopez Achievement Awards movie with Angelica Panganiban album. She wrote and composed o Mahal Ako” with words and mu- platform has a distinct advan- stand on their own merits, with- admired communities beyond By Ross Hamo Jr. “Halik na Lang” and also wrote sic by Edwin Marollano, winner and former love team partner An- tage, as it is capable of flexible out subsidies or FITs. That day is gel Locsin under Star Cinema. ordinary.” To attract our cus- the lyrics for “Intro Lude.” of Himig Handog P-Pop Love operation, rapid starts-stops and coming soon. tomers and keep them satisfied, THIRTY-FIVE nominations The panel of judges will start Other songs in this album of Songs 2014. has less than half to a third of The electricity industry and expect your Rockwell team to coming from various companies the judging process right after “The X Factor Philippines” Season Completing the bonus tracks the CO2, NOx, and SOx emis- many others today are changing put in the extraordinary work within the Lopez Group are the judges’ orientation and cali- ‘Wildflower’ blooms 1 winner are “Labo” by Jungee is “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin,” the “We sions of even the best coal-fired very rapidly, whether it’s from necessary to bring all our com- competing for the 2017 Lopez bration session on July 19. Then Marcelo, “Nag-iisa na Naman” Love OPM” mentor’s duet with plants. As indigenous gas sources the need to address a danger- munities—our residents, ten- Achievement Awards (LAA). a Q&A with the panel will take with new all-time high by Kiko Salazar, “Dapithapon” by her boyfriend, singer-songwriter taper down in the next seven to ously warming planet or a busi- ants and, perhaps, even our They cover all the six cat- place any time from August 1- nat’l TV rating Rox Santos and “Imposible” by TJ Monterde, courtesy of Polyeast 10 years, we are preparing to de- ness landscape being constantly neighbors—beyond ordinary. egories of the LAA, led by 7, after which the judges shall “Wildflower” starring Maja Salvador once again Gabriel Tagadtad. Records. velop the country’s capability to redrawn by disruptive technol- After having served in Japan Public Responsibility with nine deliberate and endorse the hit a new all-time high national TV rating on Also part of the collection Malou Santos and Roxy Liquigan import and use LNG through ogy. The forces at work move as the country’s ambassador for nominations, followed closely finalists to the Lopez Group May 29 as the series started its second season. KZ Tandingan is back with a new are “Afraid” by KidWolf, “With You” are the executive producers of “Soul a regasification terminal in the faster than many of us could 5 1/2 years, I returned last July by Customer Focus with eight executive committee. According to data from Kantar Media, “Wild- album, “Soul Supremacy,” under by Shorya Sharma, “Siya’y Darat- Supremacy,” while Manalo serves as heart of the First Gen clean en- even have imagined a mere 10 2016. It was a privilege and and Business Management The Lopez Group executive flower” hit 25% in nationwide TV ratings com- Star Music. ing” by Edwin Marollano, “Sayang” the overall album producer. ergy complex in Batangas City. years ago. But just as paradigm honor to have represented the with seven nominations. committee includes chairman pared to its rival program with 15.2%. The show The “ASAP” Soul Sessionista’s by Arlen Mandangan and “Sa Aking KZ’s sophomore album is now This component is essential shifts bring risks, they likewise Philippines in one of our most The rest of the nomina- emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Lo- also won its time slot in total urban and rural second album features 11 songs Mga Kamay” by Aristotle Pollisco. out in digital stores. It will also be as we believe natural gas plants create opportunities for those important diplomatic mis- tions are distributed among the pez Holdings chairman Manuel Richard Gutierrez Philippines, Mega Manila and Metro Manila. plus three bonus tracks. The additional tracks include available at record bars for only will play a key role in keeping that move decisively enough to sions. remaining categories—Opera- M. Lopez, ABS-CBN chair- “Wildflower” airs weeknights before “TV Patrol” Just like in her debut compilation, “Sayo” which is the Tagalog ver- P250. the lights on and costs afford- capture them. Now that I am back, I am re- tions Management, Corporate man Eugenio Lopez III, First Consultant Art Cariaga on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SKYcable able in the transition to a clean, This is uncharted territory ally happy to join the Rockwell Image-Building and Human Philippine Holdings Corpora- Ch. 167). decarbonized energy paradigm. for many but our business plat- family on a more active basis. Resource Focus. tion (FPH) chairman Federico Meet new MYX Squad members Turs, Kim, Debbie and JC Our geothermal platform form at FPH is continuously I wish to thank the board of These came following the R. Lopez, Lopez Holdings (30%) and demonstration of the is essential to a decarbonizing changing, evolving and advanc- directors, officers, the men and LAA road shows held on president Salvador G. Tirona Lopez Values (40%). Cardo-Joaquin final TURS Daza, Kim Cruz, Debbie vulged she first auditioned in the along with co-finalist Fons Avila. quoted his idol, Chris Pratt. JC world that’s emerging. Today, ing with the times. women of Rockwell Land for March 27 and April 6 as well as and FPH president and COO To date, a total of 112 teams Then and JC Tevez officially join MYX VJ Search in 2011. Debbie Meanwhile, jock and foodie JC also won the San Miguel Totoong it’s the only renewable energy Whether it’s in energy, real making the company what it is the nomination writing clinic Francis Giles B. Puno. The Ex- and individuals have won the showdown thrills Pinoys​ the MYX family after winning in also won the Zalora Style Award shared his adamant belief and even Kaibigan Award. technology capable of 24/7 base- estate, construction, transformer on April 20. Com shall decide who among award from its start 14 years “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” brought explosive sur- today. the MYX VJ Search 2017 held in The four new VJs were chosen load power at prices that already manufacturing, or the new busi- These nominations will the finalists will be declared as ago. prises to viewers with the death of Cardo’s (Coco 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub. out of 12 finalists. They stood compete head to head with fossil nesses and services we have yet undergo the rigorous screen- 2017 LAA winners. For this year, the 15th year Martin) nemesis Joaquin (Arjo Atayde) and the The youngest in the competi- out in the weeks of guest host- fuels. We will continue to drive to initiate, one thing is certain: ing and judging processes. The The LAA is an internal of the LAA, the theme is “Scal- show’s introduction of new cast members, keep- tion, 19-year-old student and ing stints in the music channel’s our costs down as we expect they will not look like anything June 19-27: Q & A with session with the respective recognition program granted ing Up Through Excellence and ing its spot as the most watched program in the blogger Kim said she was in shock shows. even more intense competition we have done in the past. This is screening committee screening committees per LAA by the Lopez family through Innovation.” country. After drawing more viewers versus the when her name was called as she Turs, Kim, Debbie and JC will amongst various fuels and tech- a time for new mind-sets, new August 1-7: Q & A with category started right after the the Lopez Group ExCom to The search and recognition premiere of its rival program on May 22, “FPJ’s was not expecting to win. join the MYX Squad with current nologies in the years to come. capabilities and even new ways judges committees’ orientation and excellent teams and individuals for this year’s LAA winners Ang Probinsyano” again ruled prime time on May A sports enthusiast who plays members Robi Domingo, Sharlene Our solar and wind projects, of organizing how our people October 18: Awarding calibration session on May 31. for their exceptional achieve- coincide with the Unsung Hero 23 and May 24, notching national TV ratings basketball, rugby and soccer, Turs San Pedro, Jairus Aquino, Ai dela on the other hand, have been and companies operate. Your ceremonies After the independent as- ments. Award winners and Lifetime of 43.3% and 42.7%, respectively, compared to said people were shocked to find Cruz, Tippy Dos Santos, Alex beneficiaries of feed-in tariff company is at an exciting junc- For more info, contact sessments, a Q&A with the Nominations are assessed Achievement Award winners “Mulawin vs. Ravena” that got 20.6% and 21.1%, out that he was a MYX VJ Search Diaz, Sunny Kim and Donny Pan- (FIT) regimes but we know ture and we intend to test the Karen Ventura at 449- screening committee will follow based on their respective con- from within the Lopez con- according to data from Kantar Media. “FPJ’s Ang finalist as they know him to be shy gilinan in hosting various shows these are just transitory mecha- boundaries of the new world 6043, Glenda Discutido at any time from June 19-27. The texts depending on how much glomerate. Probinsyano” airs weeknights on ABS-CBN and and reserved. on the music channel. nisms meant to encourage early with creativity, innovation and 449-6032 or Ross Hamo at screening committee will then they satisfy specific criteria, The LAA awarding ceremo- ABS-CBN HD (SKYcable Ch. 167). Radio DJ, events host, digital MYX is on SKYcable Channel entry of renewables into the grid boldness in the years to come. 449-6180. deliberate and endorse the semi- including exceptionality (30%), nies will be held at Studio 10 of influencer and model Debbie- di L-R: Turs Daza, Kim Cruz, Debbie Then and JC Tevez 23. mix. We are preparing, however, Many thanks for your valuable finalists to the panel of judges. contribution to business results ABS-CBN on October 18.  Lopezlink June 2017 Lopezlink June 2017  L-R: Jon Arayata, Rina de Guzman and Dicky Liwanag with SKY Cable Corp. COO March Ventosa (3rd from left) at the 2017 SKYBIZ kickoff rally; Enterprise business unit head Dicky Liwanag, MSME business unit head Rina de Guzman and By Carla Paras-Sison managed services head Jamie Lopez; The Regional team headed by Ken Orlanes; The SKYBIZ team at work; The SKYBIZ family

HELPING... While SKYcable is the ac- up situation SKYBIZ was deal- “SKYBIZ is growing by HD shows. Through SKYcable, lor-fit to meet the requirements that have single or multiple ap- that will propel SKYBIZ to its within widely-distributed loca- from page 1 knowledged market leader in ca- ing with. We had to fast-track 24%, with broadband/data SKYBIZ is able to offer the of any size of enterprise. The plications that do not require a journey to reach P2 billion in tions, with a fully redundant ble TV, SKYBIZ was a start-up the introduction of fiber inter- driving the growth at 35%. latest shows, access to live cov- access points, routers and office preset amount of bandwidth,” revenues in 2017. and resilient network. SKYBIZ was created af- and had to jostle for space against net and data services, customize This is better than the market erage of sports events, block- tools on offer with SKYBIZ’s he explains. “In comparison, Milestones SKYBIZ has built a wide Jon Arayata: ter SKY saw the need for an bigger and older competitors. content plans for the hospital- growth rate of 14%,” Arayata buster movies, news and most broadband bundles make run- E-LAN transmits information Despite its “newbie” status, fiber-optic infrastructure that alternative provider that can Head Jon Arayata and his ity industry and fit processes notes. requested foreign channels,” he ning a business even more across three or more locations SKYBIZ has racked up a num- covers key central business dis- help ensure clients’ smooth team had to demonstrate the for our corporate/commercial Key drivers elaborates. seamless and connected. and is ideal for organizations ber of milestones that would tricts. and seamless operations, in line agility of the enterprise, which clients,” Arayata recalls. SKYBIZ’s success rode “On the other hand, DTH, According to Liwanag, that require any-to-any com- be the envy of bigger and more To date, SKYBIZ has Building quickly, with its mission to empower took “Helping You Build Your The strategy helped grow on the back of three key driv- through SKYdirect, offers en- SKYBIZ Enterprise Broadband munication between locations.” established companies. ventured into Eastwood City, businesses in achieving sustain- Business Better” as its battle cry SKYBIZ to become a P2-bil- ers—pay TV, business-grade tertainment anywhere in areas is comprised of data products Spinoff It became the first provider Ortigas, Manila, Alabang, able growth. and tagline. lion business in only four years. broadband and data services, with no cable TV coverage such as E-LINE (Ethernet Vir- For the first three years of to create customized program- McKinley, Quezon City and Businesses normally engage “SKYBIZ is a business that The two business units—En- Arayata notes. with SKY’s exclusive content tual Connection) and E-LAN. its existence, SKYBIZ operated ming for the hospitality indus- Makati. Its infrastructure ex- building strong two broadband providers, with needs mastery and skills that terprise led by Dicky Liwa- “SKY’s flagship cable TV and must-have channels.” “E-LINE is a dedicated as a single business unit led by try with its Hotel Enterprise tends to Cavite and Laguna JON T. Arayata, head of erations, migrate customers and built the foundation to support one serving as backup in case of were beyond cable TV. There nag and MSME under Rina service continues to dominate SKYBIZ’s business-grade point-to-point service that Arayata. As then head for sales, plan; this innovation allowed where SKY has cable opera- SKYBIZ, seems to have spent streamline processes to ensure our position in the market to outages or issues with the main was an immediate need to ‘run de Guzman—chipped in P1 the hospitality market because broadband services, which are uses fiber cable connection and Liwanag was in charge of skip- SKYBIZ hotel partners to tions, as well as Cebu, Davao, all his working years preparing best practices are retained and be the best alternative data/ provider. and conquer’ despite the start- billion each. of our unmatched content and flexible and scalable, can be tai- is designed for organizations pering both the Enterprise and provide checked-in guests’ re- Bacolod/Iloilo and Baguio. to build the fastest growing uniformly absorbed by the or- broadband service provider in MSME segments. quested shows and channels. As Keeping all these networks broadband service in the coun- ganization. Arayata was then the Philippines,” says Arayata. Meet the team In mid-2016, SKYBIZ an added tweak, it integrated and systems humming and de- try today, SKY Broadband. elected as a member of the Phil- Overall, he believes SKY- was spun off into two business digiboxes with TV sets, a move livering “wow at saya” to clients A holder of a Bachelor of ippine Cable Television Asso- BIZ still has a lot of room to units—Enterprise and MSME that won over countless hotels, are the SKYBIZ network op- Science degree in computer ciation board of directors and at grow as it aspires to be a signif- (multi-dwelling units, micro, which are known for their strin- erations center and “techxperts” engineering, he first worked present serves as its chairman. icant player in the broadband small and medium enterprise). gent aesthetic requirements. technical support personnel, in 1993 as the information A year and a half later, business, serving corporate, The Enterprise group re- Thus, SKYBIZ today is the who are available 24/7. technology (IT) consultant of Arayata was concurrently as- small & medium enterprises mains under the aegis of Liwa- preferred cable TV provider of These teams strive to find Aboitiz & Company, advis- signed to head SKYBIZ. or SMEs, and multi-dwelling nag as business unit head, while some of the country’s premier solutions to problems and help ing its senior management “SKY is very customer-cen- units. Rina de Guzman took the reins hospitality establishments. customers work through tech- on the best ways to align IT tric on the residential or retail Customers, country of MSME, now a hybrid group SKYcable’s programming can nical difficulties. They perform infrastructure with its corpo- side of the business. We had to deserve the best that encompasses the MDU be viewed in OKADA, City of investigation and analysis, rate goals. He then moved to build SKYBIZ from the ground “But we have to double the and MSME segments. Dreams, Solaire, Resorts World problem reproduction, and res- Eastern Telecommunications up. The discipline needed for effort. The market is evolving, “MDU or multi-dwelling Manila, Shangri-La Group, olution of customer problems. Philippines Inc. as IT man- corporate was not there yet. We customer requirements are rap- units are residential buildings Marco Polo Ortigas, Ascott Building capacity ager, transferred to Corporate had to set up our own technical idly changing, our competitors with multiple units inside, Group, Ascott Hotel BGC, In the short term, Arayata Engineering then shifted his team, infrastructure, sales, mar- are dynamic and aggressive. while the MSME market is Sofitel, Dusit Thani, Holiday says SKYBIZ will continue to career to Corporate Sales to keting, product line, customer We have to stay visible and comprised of microbiz, small Inn, The Bellevue and Radis- focus on building its capabil- roll out the then first DSL engineering and account man- relevant. ” and medium businesses. Each son. ity in fiber technology and (digital subscriber line) service agement… and now, even our To him, broadband service has different requirements, SKYBIZ has enhanced its to strengthen its penetration in the country. own NOC (network operations is a very concrete way to fast- with the latter requiring busi- network capacity to 100G in within the banking, BPO/ICT, In 2005, he joined Bayan center). We needed a totally dif- track the development of the ness-grade connectivity. Both order to ensure the flexibility retail and manufacturing, and Telecommunications Inc., ferent skill set to grow SKYBIZ. country. though are serious about cost- and scalability of its broadband service industries. ending up as head of its We had to train our people, “It shows our nationalism The SKYBIZ Enterprise team Clockwise from top left: Jowell Peralta (Sales head), Lea Datu (Sales The SKYBIZ MSME team Clockwise from top left: Ronald de Vera (SOG head), Mark savings, value-for-money offers and data services. The initiative “We will continue to offer corporate group, Bayan Biz. establish our own processes and because as a service company, head), Trixie Gabriel (Marketing head), Dennis Marquez (Sales head), Jamir Betita (CE head), Ronnel Dumandan Laurel (Sales head), Larry Ortonio (Business Development head), Mike Arcadio (Sales head), Rina de and converged services,” de translates into seamless internet converged solutions among Known for its customer-cen- come up with products that we are providing one that is (Sales head), Dicky Liwanag (BU head), Jill Baluyot (SOG head), Che Rodriguez (Sales head), Jon Arayata (Division Guzman (BU head), Alen Pangan (Sales head), Jon Arayata (Division head), Mean Chua (Sales head) Guzman says. access-related transactions such MSME businesses in order to tric philosophy, Bayan Biz could compete with our rival essential for national growth. head), Angela Cabrera (Sales head) and Jackie Soriano (Sales head) and Sarah Vasquez (Sales head) Liwanag retained the as large-file sharing, video con- build their business better,” he became the darling of the so- telcos,” recalls Arayata. And we have to deliver the original marketing team which ferencing, VOIP and inventory adds. called O&O or offshore and Aiming for P1B best service—wow at saya— worked on SKYBIZ from 2014 management system. As for their long-term out- outsource service providers. And build they did, growing because our customers and our until the present, as well as the “These are transactions that look, things can only get better This was also the time that he revenues from P400 million country deserve to get only the sales personnel covering the are very relevant among the for the fledgling venture. became active in the contact and aiming for P1 billion from best,” Arayata says. 2014 Project Sall-E, the back- Manila along with a fiber management tool that helps which offers high bandwidth tions for banks, manufacturing Enterprise/Corporate busi- industries of banking, BPOs, “By the time 10 years have center association by being the corporate market after three His message for LopezLink SKYBIZ is formally launched. bone or infrastructure that product for SkyRise buildings organize customer informa- options while providing free and other industries nesses. retail and manufacturing, and passed, we want to witness our- elected as a member of its and a half years. readers: “I just want to take supports the SKYBIZ enter- (buildings with SKY’s fiber tion, promotes efficient and content, for small and medium 2017 An awareness campaign starts De Guzman, meanwhile, ac- services,” Arayata points out. selves growing better together board of directors. “There is just so much po- this opportunity to introduce for the brand via website, PR prise network, is rolled out. It connectivity)—Fiber Connect effective account planning and businesses Introduces Enterprise and quired the sales teams of MSME. The network upgrade and with our partners as they entrust Destiny Cable GM tential in the market and it’s SKYBIZ to our fellow Lopez and on-ground activations is a Metro Ethernet Core and Plus, a fiber broadband service helps in team collaboration Rolls out Enterprise IP MSME, the two business She also put together her own expansion also includes the their connectivity and content 2016 In 2012, ABS-CBN Cor- only shared by two giant telcos. Group kapamilya. Let us show In line with this, flagship Access Network that enables that comes with cable VPN (Virtual Private Net- units of SKYBIZ. Each unit marketing team to handle the availability of fiber-to-the- needs to us. We will continue to poration president Carlo L. SKYBIZ just has to get a por- you what we can do for you. products are introduced to the the expansion of SKYcable’s SKYBIZ Concierge is Expands fiber network in works) which ensures reliable is geared to hit P1 billion in commercial products. office services that provide be in the service of the Filipino, Katigbak, who at the time tion of this lucrative business. SKYBIZ can help you with market. For pay TV, the Hotel data services in areas in the initiated to provide exclusive Cebu and Davao, with the and secure private network 2017 Both the Enterprise and business-grade connectivity to contribute to nation-build- headed Access for ABS-CBN, To do that, it must prove the your needs as a company or an Enterprise Plan for Corporate National Capital Region and customer service to high-tier FTTH (fiber-to-the-home)/ links among geographically- Starts to provide 24/7 MSME business units are ser- through multi-service infra- ing by offering more innovative asked Arayata to become gen- reliability of its infrastructure, entrepreneur. Talk to us about Group and Dual Def Plan for nearby provinces customers for both pay TV and FTTO service made available distributed sites (headquarters, NOC and Techxperts after- viced by a common customer structure such as broadband, solutions in data services that eral manager of Destiny Cable. superiority of its account man- your service requirements and Commercial Group. Enterprise 2015 broadband/data in these areas offices and branches), provid- sales service to customers in engineering and sales opera- pay TV, data and other IP will bring sustainable progress The transition team for agement and strong customer we can assure you that as your data services are also introduced Launch of the fiber-to-the-of- SKYBIZ starts using Sales- Starts offering SME Con- ing seamless and uninterrupted Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod tions groups. services. With its enhanced to our partners as they, in turn, the Destiny purchase worked service among clients. Over kapamilya, your needs will be such as E-Line and E-Lan fice (FTTO) service in Metro force, a customer relationship nect Plus (with free cable), day-to-day business transac- and Iloilo With this, Arayata says network capacity, SKYBIZ can contribute to the economy,” to successfully integrate op- the years, I believe that we have our top priority. ” they have “two powerful forces” seamlessly connect businesses Arayata says.  Lopezlink June 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink June 2017  Training in LEEP-PFA helps Region 6 Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico educators reboot classroom strategies Philippine cinema and how the Philippine Printmaking.” The then board of trustees of Eugenio By Michael Ramos depiction of Rizal varies time news came in from Florida Lopez Foundation Inc. Last few weeks and again. The lecture aims to where “Mang Maning” spent An August 1988 article in to view ‘Pauses MORE than 40 teachers and “We were taught other tech- education Dr. Fe Hidalgo and show the use of mainstream the last years of his life. The Manila Chronicle reveals principals from Iloilo, Antique, niques and other methods for ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- of Possibility’ media in shaping our histories Being called the “father” that Mang Maning had a Observing the visual arts Capiz and Aklan participated [students] for better and faster lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI)- and our heroes, focusing par- of printmaking speaks more monthlong exhibition at the through an intimate vantage in Knowledge Channel’s four- learning,” said Jan Vincent Operation Sagip deputy direc- ticularly on the first iterations of Mang Maning’s penchant then Lopez Museum Gallery. point, the museum presents day training program called Delfin, one of the participants. tor Marcel Riñon. of Rizal in Filipino film. for teaching and mentoring Titled Prints and Paintings on Pauses of Possibility. The exhibi- Learning Effectively through Unlike traditional teaching ALKFI is Knowledge Chan- Registration fees are P115 the younger-generation art- Paper, it featured 27 works—all tion presents pieces of personal Enhanced and Evidence-based where teachers lecture, LEEP nel’s partner in this project. The for students, teachers, seniors ists who, like him, underscored prints—that he made in New narratives or moments of quiet Pedagogies with Psychological allows teachers to explore new recipient-schools were previous Cementing the renewed partnership are Bantay Kalikasan program director Jen Santos and ALKFI chief finance and and museum members; and the eminence of printmaking York, where he had been based translated into tangible pieces. First Aid (LEEP-PFA). teaching strategies that would beneficiaries of ALKFI. services officer Noemi Samson (2nd and 3rd from left), with (l-r) Oriental and Motolite Marketing Corp. ULAB supervisor Elaine Navas’ Rose Crucifixion (2015) P135 for adults. This public or graphic arts as a legitimate since 1975. Guest artists Marina Cruz, The training covered -mod best stimulate student learning. The LEEP-PFA held in Ka- Rita Regalado, Ten Knots chairman Michael Alexis Legazpi, president Javier Hernandez , director Mariglo Laririt and program is sponsored by Gour- form and platform for artistic Several references on Mang Kara de Dios, Elaine Navas runs until June 17, 2017. ules that could help teachers “Hindi po ito katulad dati na libo, Aklan was the last in a series manager Marvia Jelizha Lagman met Farms Inc. consciousness and appreciation. Maning are available to the pub- and Pam Yan Santos create The Lopez Museum and Li- create fun and active learner- si Teacher ay nasa harap lang at of trainings done for disaster- Although the Lopez Museum lic through the Lopez Library, memory-stills and fragments of brary is at the ground floor, Ben- centered environments and nagbibigay ng impormasyon sa affected schools. With LEEP- A tribute to does not have a Rodriguez in its including Beatrice Harding’s introspection. pres Building, Exchange Road cor. taught them the rudiments of mga bata. Ngayon po si Teacher PFA, each school also received For Bantay Langis project permanent collection, the rela- “Survival Through Art” and Le- Supplementing their works Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- psychological first aid. ay facilitator sa loob ng class- a television monitor, a hard drive Jose Rizal in ‘Mang Maning’ On May 6, the art world tionship between the artist and the nore RS Lim Foundation for the are intimate archival materials seum days and hours are Mondays Conducted by Knowledge room, at ang mga bata, sila ang installed with more than 1,000 film: The mourned the demise of Manuel institution was perhaps cemented Arts’ “Manuel Rodriguez, Sr.: Into drawn from the institution’s to Saturdays, except holidays, Channel’s pool of trainers, the mga tumutulong sa kanilang mga educational videos and other Bantay Kalikasan ties Rodriguez Sr., the “Father of in 1988 through the efforts of the the Threshold” featuring essays Rizaliana collection displayed 8am-5pm. Avail of unlimited participants experienced first- sarili para makagawa ng sarili multimedia learning resources golden boy On the birth month of the na- by friends and students such as alongside works by Juan Luna access to exhibitions and library hand learning strategies and nilang learning,” shared Gerald for K-12, external speakers and a tional hero, the museum invites Imelda Cajipe Endaya and Eva and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. resources by signing up for the techniques, engaging tools and Buendia, Knowledge Channel’s SKYdirect unit to access Knowl- up anew with Ten Knots By Maureen San Antonio guests to take a closer look at the Florentino. Taking the Lopez Museum and Lopez Museum membership pro- activities, from drawing think- training specialist. edge Channel’s live broadcast. Filipinos’ image of Rizal through In the latter, one of his Library’s collection of works gram. Members can borrow books ing maps and creating graphic The event was graced by More than 250 teachers and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- “We are grateful for the part- tor to a township developer…,” the lens of film inReplay Lectures: protégés, Pandy Aviado, wrote: by Nena Saguil and Macario from the lending section and get organizers to using theater former Department of Educa- principals from over 85 schools lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI), nership with Ten Knots, we are said Javier Hernandez, chair- Jose Rizal in Film. “Mang Maning is the role Vitalis, the exhibition further discounts on lectures, workshops and acting to stimulate critical tion Secretary and now Knowl- in the Visayas regions have through its environmental arm thankful for companies as big as man of the Ten Knots Group, Replay Lectures: Jose Rizal model of someone who listened looks into the tendency to lo- and services for only P1,500. For thinking. edge Channel consultant for benefited from this project. Bantay Kalikasan, continues its them who understand the value which runs four resorts in in Film will be held on June to his vocation…for many art- cate a connection between the other inquires and concerns, and partnership with the Ten Knots of sustainability, environmental Palawan. He added that the 24, 2017, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the At the opening of Rodriguez’s exhibit at the Lopez ists whose souls he has touched, life of the artist and the works for scheduling of special tours and Group as it advocates the proper protection and stewardship. It is continuation of their partner- Lopez Museum and Library. Museum Gallery. In photo are (l-r) Dr. Genevieve Huang, he is a legendary hero.” Through she creates. field trips, call 631-2417 -(mu KCFI, Starmobile bring disposal of hazardous wastes. our privilege to work with insti- ship with ALKFI is because Prof. Patrick Campos will Manuel Rodriguez Mrs. Rodriguez (the artist’s spouse), Elvira Reyes, his students and his works, Pauses of Possibility is curated seum) or 631-2425 (library); or The partnership began in tutions like them that implement of their similar concerns about shed light on the beginnings of Sr. Margot Fragante, Zeny Cipriano and Lynn Erba Mang Maning lives on. by Ricky Francisco. The exhibit email [email protected]. educational content to tablets 2007 when Ten Knots commit- programs and projects to take preserving the environment. ted to properly dispose of and care of the Earth that we live in,” The used oil and lead acid The New Values Vanguards By Dulce Festin-Baybay recycle its used industrial oil said Jen Santos, Bantay Kalikasan batteries collected from Ten by donating it to Bantay Ka- program director. Knots properties will help sup- likasan’s Bantay Langis project. “It’s timely that we renew port the environmental advoca- The renewed partnership now our partnership as we, Ten cies of Bantay Kalikasan and Christopher Moore Lopez: From groundskeeper also includes the donation of Knots, have now evolved from its 14 assisted communities all used lead acid batteries. being a resort owner and opera- over the country. to bartender to music producer THIS is the fifth in a series of On his upbringing and the val- not being greedy or expectant of and inventory manager in Venice, think about coming to work for and problems that come with ALKFI’s ‘Gusto Kong Mag-Aral’ to new Lopez Values vanguards, ues taught to him: anything. My mother raised us CA to pay the bills while gigging the family for at least five years the territory, the advice my dad the next-generation Lopezes, My childhood and upbringing to be kind, caring, compassionate, and recording with my band. out of school. Work at a Jamba has given me has been invalu- give schoolbags to 100K students great-grandchildren of Eugenio were very middle-class America, empathetic and accepting, and From there I spent a year Juice. Live on your own and able (nothing you can get from KCFI Operations director Edric Calma (5th from left), with (l-r) former KCFI Resmob manager Dianne Mijares, Lopez Sr. (EL Sr.) and I am very thankful for that. taught us the value of delayed working as a beat maker under manage your own expenses. Pay a textbook). Starmobile brand manager Martin Mauhay, DepEd school district supervisor Loida Alcantara, principal Jenny San AT least 100,000 students from Thus In this series, we see how the I grew up in the Northern Cali- gratification; when she would take multi-platinum producer Mark rent and utilities. Move out of His relationship with his Andres, Starmobile marketing manager Elijah Mendoza and KCFI communications officer Michael Ramos, shows the Luzon to Mindanao will be far, 1,300 future generation is doing in fornia suburb of San Mateo and me with her shopping as a child, Feist while also freelancing as a your parents’ house, move out grandparents: tablets from Starmobile given schoolbags and school students preserving the legacies of their my experience is very reflective of I was allowed to play with a toy music producer for projects such of your home country. Find your I wish I could spend more supplies through the “Gusto w e r e IN an effort to push modern Being a pioneer in trans- Also present at the event elders—particularly in terms of that. My father instilled in me the while we were in the store but as TV commercials and student passion and follow it relentlessly. time with my grandparents. I Kong Mag-Aral” project of reported values—for a business conglom- importance of humility, hard work, would have to give it back at the films; it was after that year of Step out of your comfort zone. have memories of Lolo Geny— technology to public schools, media learning, KCFI has been were Starmobile marketing ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- to have 50 brand-new Starmobile developing educational games manager Elijah Mendoza and erate that is built to last. For the frugality, patience, gratitude and checkout. production that I received the These experiences will teach when he passed I wasn’t even lya Foundation Inc.-Operation received month of June we have Chris- Regarding his educational offer to move to the Philippines you how to be a fiscally respon- a teenager yet, but I recall him tablets were donated to Knowl- as complements to program brand manager Martin Mau- Sagip with the help of donors bags and edge Channel Foundation episodes since 2008. hay, Department of Education topher James “Chris” Moore background: and start working for the family sible and independent adult, having a kind and magnanimous who want to help the country’s s c h o o l Lopez, 31, eldest son of ABS- I completed my bachelor’s at ABS-CBN. how to manage and live within energy, always asking how I was Inc. (KCFI) in a turnover and “Kids these days are not just school district supervisor Loida youth have a better learning ex- supplies contract signing ceremony at exposed to television, they’re Alcantara and principal Jenny These girls from ADBSA Aeta CBN Global chief operating of- degree in music in classical guitar How is it working at ABS- a budget, how to scrape by whenever I saw him and gath- perience this school year. at the Elementary School in Zambales ficer Raffy Lopez and the fifth performance at the University of CBN? when need be. These skills are ering the family on weekends Caniogan Elementary School already using tablets and mobile San Andres. Operation Sagip director H e r - in Morong, Rizal. devices,” said director of Opera- Starmobile gave away back- are among the first beneficiaries great-grandchild of EL Southern California under mae- I enjoy working at ABS. The absolutely necessary— without when he would visit San Fran- Jun Dungo said the “Gusto mosa Elementary School and of ALKFI’s Gusto Kong Mag-Aral The tablets will be loaded tions Edric Calma. “This partner- packs and a smartphone to Sr. stro Scott Tennant of the LAGQ corporate culture is quite un- them you won’t be useful to the cisco. I have been very fortunate Kong Mag-Aral” project targets Orani Elementary School in [Los Angeles Guitar Quartet]. like anything I’ve experienced family business at all, let alone to be able to spend time with with more than 50 newly devel- ship with Starmobile will help us members of the audience during elementary school students all Bataan. oped games from Knowledge bring our educational content to the program. The host school Prior to that, while attending before—people are friendly and be a self-sufficient person. Lola Chita throughout my life, over the country, particularly “Gusto Kong Mag-Aral” high school at Crystal Springs there’s an air of mutual assistance Lessons he learned from his from childhood until the pres- Channel featuring content more Filipino learners through also received a new laptop from those from areas in poverty and will continue in Catanduanes, from “MathDali” episodes. different modes and platforms.” Starmobile. (M. Ramos) BAYAN Academy offers Uplands Prep, I also studied under as opposed to competition, yet elders, from his dad: ent. She is a kind, adventurous frequented by calamities. Pampanga, Albay, Camarines the following certificate Scott Cmiel at the San Francisco the work still gets done. Values I try to pay attention when and progressive soul who never “ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- Sur, Camarines Norte, Cagayan training courses this Conservatory of Music for classi- like meritocracy are practiced, but my elders have advice to impart ceases to amaze me, to this day. ‘Salamat Dok’ offers pamilya’s compassion and service de Oro, Bukidnon, Compos- month: cal guitar. Music was an integral never at the expense of others. as they are trying to save me the My mother’s parents live free checkups in ‘Bida for the Filipino people doesn’t tela Valley, Nueva Ecija, Isa- June 8-9, 15-16: Strategic part of my academic career. It’s an uplifting environment; I trouble of having to make the in England and as such, I have Kapamilya’ABS-CBN’s long-running end after a rescue or relief opera- bela, Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, Planning and Management Jobs he worked at and how he suspect the fact that everyone…is same mistakes to learn that lesson. only been able to see them a medical program “Salamat Dok” brought its weekly tion. This project is one way for us Bulacan, Quirino, Ilocos Norte, June 22-23: Effective ended up at ABS-CBN: very happy to be here has some- Sometimes, of course, you need to handful of times in my life. I am medical mission to Muntinlupa City at the network’s to ensure a bright future for our Benguet, Aurora, Zambales, Business Communications I worked various jobs while in thing to do with it. make your own mistakes to learn. most regretful about this as my “Bida Kapamilya” event on May 27. Among other youth, especially those who re- Batangas, Mindoro, Laguna, Skills school—groundskeeper at my old His advice to his younger cous- But when it comes to really big grandpa has a deteriorating case treats and services, the program hosted by Alvin ally want to go to school. We are Quezon, Pangasinan, Iloilo, For rates, call 426-3140. elementary school, guitar teacher ins and relatives: mistakes, you can avoid them by of Alzheimer’s and Grandma Elchico, Bernadette Sembrano and Jing Castañeda thankful to our donors for their Antique, Capiz, Aklan, Bohol, Bayan Academy reserves (private and class-based), summer Advice for my younger heeding the advice of your elders. is following in his footsteps. I extended free checkups, dental services and ECG unwavering commitment to help Cebu, Samar, Leyte, Lanao the right to change course internship at TFC. When I grad- brethren: Get out there and As I become a man and as- was very lucky to be able to visit to residents of Muntinlupa, which is celebrating its in making our countrymen’s lives del Norte and Zamboanga del dates. uated, I got a gig as a bartender do your own thing. Don’t even sume all of the responsibilities them last year. 100th founding anniversary this year. better,” Dungo said. Norte. 10 Lopezlink June 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink June 2017 11 Is your child school ready? Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro At the Lopez Group badminton tourney Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Remember to schedule ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Kapamilya celebrate wellness, their eye exam By Charizze Henson column at kahon. Go tell it on Telakawa form stronger bonds By Dimpy Jazmines WHEN we talk about moun- tains in the Tarlac and Zambales ORGANIZED by the Lopez After a whole day marked by ness) composed of ABS-CBN, (Social Justice) of First Phil- areas in Central Luzon, the most Group HR Council and the intense competition and warm SKY and Knowledge Channel; ippine Holdings Corporation popular would definitely be Mt. Walk the Talk team, the 2017 camaraderie, the Pink team Orange (Unity) with Energy and First Gen; Blue (Pioneer- Pinatubo, the volcano which Lopez Group Badminton emerged as the overall cham- Development Corporation and ing Entrepreneurial Spirit) erupted in June 1991. Tournament was held at Cen- pion. Their winning streak ex- OML Center; Green (Business with Rockwell and Asian Eye Several years after this inci- tro Atletico in Quezon City on tended even to the team events, Excellence) with Lopez Group Institute; and Red (Integrity/ dent, Mt. Pinatubo is now one May 13, 2017. with all nine of the men’s, wom- Foundation Inc., Adtel, IN- Nationalism) with First Philip- of the most sought-after hiking More than 100 badmin- en’s and mixed categories domi- AEC, Lopez Holdings Corpo- pine Realty Corporation, Third destinations for tourists as it can ton players came not only to nated by Pink team members. ration, Lopez Inc., IBSI, Lopez Gen, TGSI, First Balfour, STSI, be summited in only two hours. proudly champion their own Presented in the order of Museum and Eugenio Lopez Thermaprime, Terraprime, First However, there are still several companies, but also to banner their overall finish in the tour- Foundation Inc. Philippine Industrial Corpora- mountains in this region, which the Lopez Values that they have nament, the teams were Pink Completing this year’s con- tion, First Philippine Industrial Lucas Uson with his mom and sister been assigned to represent. (Employee Welfare and Well- tenders were the Yellow team Park and First Philec. This is the reward that awaits the hiker at 630 meters above sea level PHOTOS BY:PHOTOS GERBS DE CASTRO DID you know that an undiag- ly don’t perform well in school,” nosed vision problem can lead Fajardo shares. “Parents and to a host of other problems for teachers would sometimes as-  Very Easy a child? It can cause frequent sume that these children are  Easy headaches, difficulty in studying lazy or have learning disabili-  Medium Trudging through the land of lahar or excelling in sports, or behav- ties. What they don’t know is  Hard ioral and attention issues in the that it is important at this stage classroom. that they have clear vision be- only those who research more are up for a more extreme hiking Student Lucas Uson, 13, cause 80% of children’s learning would be able to conquer. challenge. Answer to MAY puzzle didn’t realize he had severe is through their sight.” Billed as the next best thing Departing past 3 a.m. from the nearsightedness. All he knew Fajardo emphasizes that par- Solution, tips and along Crow Valley next to Mt. assembly place at ETON Centris was that he was having trouble ents need to know that there are computer program Pinatubo, Mt. Telakawa in Capas, on EDSA, we arrived at the Sta. 2 available at Tarlac is the alternative moun- Juliana, Tarlac jump-off point; seeing the board and constantly different kinds of eye tests. For www.sudoku.com needed to squint to see the instance, a vision screening is no tain destination for visitors who this is also the starting area for blackboard better. substitute for a comprehensive Mt. Pinatubo trekkers. When he got his eyes checked, eye exam. Eats After signing registration pa- he found out that he had an eye “We shouldn’t rely mainly on pers and waivers as well as hir- grade of -4.00 in the right eye the results of vision screenings ing a guide, we began trekking and -3.75 in the left eye. as these are general eye tests. at 7 a.m., starting at a well-paved When Lucas received his These can indicate presence of road then moving onto the wide glasses, his mom, Carol, noticed an eye problem but can’t exactly Rice and shine! lahar terrain of Crow Valley. the improvement immediately. diagnose it. Eye screenings can FORTIFY the family with rice, rice over medium-high heat. Crack eggs Add 1/2 cup broth to rice Around 8 a.m., we arrived at During the car ride home, Lucas be done on babies as soon as and more rice as they once again face into skillet; season with salt and pepper mixture; cook for 5 minutes the Aeta community area in Sitio looked outside and exclaimed that they are born, but when they the rains and back-to-school season. and cook until whites are set around the or until the liquid is nearly Dalig. he could read the menu of the fast turn 3, they should undergo a And when they need a break from si- edges, about 1 minute. Flip eggs and absorbed, stirring constantly. After around 20 minutes of 3 4 food restaurant along the street. comprehensive eye exam.” log meals, change things up with these cook to desired doneness, about 30 sec- Reserve 1/3 cup broth. Add uphill climbing through a forest- ‘So clear’ Back-to-school checklist rice-in-a-bowl treats. onds for a runny yolk. remaining broth, 1/4 cup at ed area with gradual ascent, you 3. Divide rice among bowls; top with a time, stirring constantly will be awed by the lahar land- “It was so clear to him! He Most children assume every- Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and hasn’t had any problem since,” one sees the same way they do, eggs, avocado and hot sauce. until each portion of broth scape from way below when you Avocado is absorbed before adding turn around. Carol says. so they rarely complain about Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto Lucas’ experience is fairly what they experience. Ingredients: 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 c the next (about 22 minutes We reached a nipa hut where common. According to Dr. “This is why we urge parents cooked brown rice; 1 tsp red wine vin- Ingredients: 3 1/4 c organic vegetable total). Stir in tomatoes; cook goats were being pastured. We Norman Fajardo, pediatric to include comprehensive eye egar; kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; broth; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 c finely for 1 minute. Add cheese, took a breather as we could al- ophthalmologist and adult stra- exams in their back-to-school 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 large eggs; 1 avocado, chopped onion; 1 tbsp minced fresh gar- pepper and salt to rice mix- ready glimpse our target destina- bismus specialist at Asian Eye checklist. Aside from knowing chopped; and hot sauce (for serving) lic; 1 1/4 c uncooked arborio rice; 3/4 c ture, stirring constantly until tion in the distance. Institute, many children suffer their children’s eye grade, it’s Procedure: canned crushed tomatoes; 2 oz chopped cheese melts. Remove from At 11:20 a.m., I reached the from blurry vision due to re- crucial that we check for com- 1. Mix scallions, rice and vinegar in a fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 c); 1/4 heat; stir in reserved 1/3 cup summit of Mt. Telakawa after a fractive errors—nearsighted- mon eye diseases and assess small bowl; season with salt and pepper. tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp broth, spinach and basil. grueling steep ascent. It was so ness, farsightedness and astig- how their eyes work together. 2. Heat oil in a non- kosher salt; 2 c torn fresh baby spinach; Place 1 cup risotto in each hot! 5 6 matism. This will allow us to detect and stick skillet 1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil; and 4 of 4 shallow bowls. Drizzle You could now marvel at the Uncorrected high eye grade address their eye problems so tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon oil over each much larger lahar landscape of 1. The Pink team dominated all events on the way to being named overall can cause lazy eye, wherein the they won’t get behind in school,” Procedure: serving. Crow Valley. What a sight! champion; 2. EDC and OML Center, as Team Orange, finished in second 1. Bring vegetable broth We started descending at noon place; 3. The “Greenies” of Lopez Holdings and company came in third brain does not get used to see- Fajardo explains. Japanese-Style ing clear images; this causes the To reduce risk of visual im- to a simmer in a medi- through a very steep downhill path. 4. The yellow shirts bannered by FPH and First Gen; 5. Rockwell and Asian um saucepan (do not Crispy Fried Pork After eating our lunch along Eye are proud to be Blue; 6. Red is the color of Integrity and Nationalism eye to turn inward or outward. pairments, parents should take a boil). Keep warm Bowl the trail and refilling our wa- 7. The tourney organizers pose for a class photo If left unchecked, children can proactive role in their children’s develop potentially blinding eye eye health. over low heat. Ingredients: 2/3 c prepared dashi stock; medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir ter containers from a deep well problems like retinal diseases, “Let’s not wait for children 2. Melt butter in a 2 tsp white sugar; 2 tsp mirin (Japanese until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in which serves as the community’s Sports & Wellness calendar glaucoma and cataracts. to exhibit warning signs. Many large saucepan over sweet wine); 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 dashi mixture. Lay pork slices carefully water source, we arrived back at JUNE Restless eye problems can be effectively medium heat. Add tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; on top of the onions. Drizzle eggs around the jump-off point at 4 p.m. onion and garlic to 2 (3 oz) fried breaded pork chops, sliced the slices. Cover skillet and cook until Again, there are lots of moun- 11: On Your Mark Trilogy-Breakthrough Run Leg 2 (SM “When eyesight fails, chil- treated or managed if detected pan; sauté 2 min- into long strips; 2 eggs, beaten; and 1 1/2 eggs are set, about 2 minutes. tains to conquer in the Zambales MOA, Pasay City), 3am. Fee: P750-P1,150. Register at dren tend to be restless. They early. Children are also more utes or until onion c cooked short-grain rice 3. Divide rice between 2 bowls. Top and Tarlac regions. Research well www.affinitearaces.com 7 lack motivation to study and responsive to treatment when pay less attention, so they usual- diagnosed early,” Fajardo says. is tender, stirring Procedure: each with half the onions, eggs and because there’s more than just the frequently. Add rice 1. Mix dashi, sugar, mirin, soy sauce and pork slices. (Recipes and photos from famous Mt. Pinatubo to set foot to pan; cook for 1 min- salt together in a small bowl. www.bonappetit.com; www.myrecipes. on. (Excerpted from http://larga- Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline ute, stirring constantly. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over com; http://allrecipes.com) bista.blogspot.com) 12 Lopezlink June 2017

By Robyn Tongol What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this June ‘Metro’ revisits the Summer of Love with ‘LizQuen’ On the anniversary of the Summer of Love, Metro returns to San Francisco for a rendezvous unlike any other. We took Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano on a grand tour of the city’s most beautiful sights. And for the third year in a row, Metro releases its Philippine Fashion Issue, with the annual retail awards as ‘Mr. Noble’ tells all in the highlight. Other retail features include collaborations like Bayo and Francis Libiran with muse Kylie Verzosa, ‘StarStudio’ and Bench’s new venture—its own fashion week. This issue This Father’s Day,StarStudio shares the first tell-all inter- also celebrates morena skin, with makeup artist Archie view of prime time’s hottest leading man, Ian Veneracion. Tolentino sharing tips on making bold looks your own. Discover more about his life away from the showbiz world. Get an exclusive peek at Kisses Delavin’s grand 18th birthday ‘Working Mom’: Hanging celebration. And don’t miss Star Magic’s celebration of its 25th year in Canada and California, where Piolo Pascual, Jodi out with ‘The Vees’ Sta. Maria, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Coco Martin and lot Working Mom’s Father’s Day Special gives an inside look more offered an all-out performance for Kapamilya overseas! at how Gary Valenciano and Angeli Valenciano are raising Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading a superstar family. This issue also pays tribute to celebrity bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, us- dads and offers a list of well-curated gifts to suit every ers on Android devices must download the Zinio app from the dad’s lifestyle and personality. We provide an extensive Android Market. The app is also available through the iPad App back-to-school guide—from delicious, easy-to-make Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may school lunches to clothes and supplies that your kids will also subscribe to your favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines love. Plus, we’ve got tips to help you and your kids beat the or purchase current and back issues by logging on to http://store. back-to-school blues. abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/Current-Issues/.

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