November 2007 LAA ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

The LAA sixth cycle is now open for nominations! Let your outstanding teams or colleagues earn the reward and recognition they truly deserve. Nominate them for the 2007 Lopez Achievement Award for achievements completed between November 2006 and

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Survey says… the fiber optic block Martin “MarK” L. Lopez of e- part of his time, being still head of was the maximization of the new fiber readers mas gusto Meralco Ventures inc. (eMVi) throws Meralco’s fledgling information and optic assets. out mysterious-sounding words such communications technology (iCt) “We made sure to put a bigger na ng Ingles?…p. 4 as SDH, Ethernet and StM in the group. capacity on fiber optics because of conversation, which make the dapper according to Mark, Meralco the minimal incremental cost. We had executive sound like a nerd or worse, started building its own fiber optic built a bigger pipe, as we call it, so a spy. Pressed for “layman’s terms” network in 1998 that would allow it we ended up with a lot of capacity,” for what the young company he heads to link its offices and manage its sub- explains Mark. really does, he laughingly comes up stations better without relying on the ICT vehicle with a killer: “[in terms of water]...We existing networks of telecommunica- after another two years, Meralco install the pipes and let other people tions companies. then, in 2000, the was able to put together the business resell the water.” company started looking for opportu- model and put into gear the plans for We are in one of the confer- nities outside of its core business of eMVi, which would resell the excess ence rooms in the Business Solu- power distribution. One of the things capacity to outside clients as the iCt tions Center, where eMVi is head- that a study conducted by management quartered, and where Mark spends consulting firm McKinsey pointed to Turn to page 6

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Kapamilya gift ideas…p.9 Team eMVI with president and CEO Mark L. Lopez and the management team (in front) at their headquarters in the Business Solutions Center.  LopezLink November 2007 LopezLink November 2007  Bayan success story as fairytale update FPHC raising funds and capital A real-life a SPECiaL stockholders’ stock of FPHC will be increased the planned issuance of investments in infrastructure, and investment Corporation is ownership of Union Fenosa in- Something ‘kakaiba’ meeting was held to ratify the to P32 billion from P12.112B. preferred shares will be used manufacturing and property, the lead arranger and sole book ternacional, S.a. through First superhero board of directors’ approval this will be done through the for various corporate purposes, and the refinancing of existing runner for the facility. Philippine Union Fenosa and together with Bayan telecommuni- of an amendment to article 7 creation of 200 million preferred which may include increasing debts. the loan proceeds will the 6.6% direct ownership of the cations (Bayan), funnyman Vhong of First Philippine Holdings shares with a par value of P100 the company’s stakes in core FPHC is also finalizing a dual be used, among other things, Meralco Pension Fund. these navarro is out to save the 90% of Corporation’s (FPHC) articles per share. the amendment will investments such as Meralco, tranche floating rate note facility to complete the purchase of will increase FPHC’s direct and at the MAP confab Filipinos who are frustrated with of incorporation. be filed with the Securities and First Gen Corporation and amounting to at least $220M or additional stakes in Meralco indirect ownership to 33.4% of their landline service. “My first Under the proposed amend- Exchange Commission (SEC) Manila north tollways Corpo- its peso equivalent. BDO Capital consisting of the 9.1% indirect Meralco. (Nicole Carlos) CHiEF executive consultant “We wanted to bring some- practices: never let your eyes be- mission is to save all Filipinos ment, the authorized capital for approval. ration (MntC), new strategic tunde Fafunwa underscored thing different, something truly come bigger than your ears and dissatisfied with their current Bayan telecommunications’ kakaiba. then we thought, even be sure to use language that oth- telecom company,’” (Bayan’s) out-of-the-box busi- CEOs like fairytales right?” he ers can hear. the maverick telco says navarro. to ness practices in a success story said. said that in order to really listen, help navarro, Bayan disguised as a fairytale before a Fafunwa’s story began with a a wise businessperson remains has equipped him gathering of local and interna- vision of building a bridge to con- silent while another is speaking, with the bayanWirE- tional chief executive officers nect “Humphrey the CEOgre’s” making sure that no idea falls on LESS landline (BWL) (CEOs). kingdom to the land of the fairies deaf ears. service, which offers the convenience of a regular SkyCable previews Fafunwa was one of the and how he overcame setbacks— But to Fafunwa, the most landline in a variety of phone units. its unlimited calling feature

PHOTOMANDY BY NAVASERO speakers during the 6th Manage- like slow construction and his la- important moral lesson of all is not only for BWL-to-BWL calls nationwide, but also extends to ment association of the Philip- bor “ogreforce” becoming unmo- is: “Whenever you are facing other networks within the same area code. pines (MaP) international CEO tivated by the minute—through communications challenges, Conference held at the rizal his magic “blobble.” remember, a Bayan ‘blobble’ new channels Ballroom of the Makati Shangri- the tale underscored busi- is always nearby.” (John bayanWIRELESS landline at SKYCaBLE reinforces its po- ing women will rave about while Gold subscribers will find Bayan’s Tunde Fafunwa. La. ness practices that Bayan also Rojo) work sition as the country’s leading the new chic channel, Velvet, more kid-friendly programs from aBS-CBn Broadcasting Corp. utilized Bayan’s BWL service to re- cable service provider with a which features “the View,” leading animation studios in Kids- port on the national elections in May. With the BWL’s limitless calls new and diverse programming “Good Morning america” and Co. Finally, there’s FoxCrime, the capability, those on the campaign trail couldn’t escape the questions lineup scheduled to go on air “E! news Weekend.” most popular channel for mystery AEI opens first satellite clinic in TriNoma of hard-hitting aBS-CBn news reporters. BWL also helped the beginning January 1, 2008. For action-seekers, there’s and suspense tV series fanatics. Marikina local government keep things running smoothly by giving a preview of these new Balls, the definitive channel for at the same time, SkyCable “WE went right in the direction the trinoma clinic offers the employees access to landline calling even while on the move. this enabled City Hall to talk to its working arms without worrying channels is available on Chan- sports buffs featuring popular subscribers can still enjoy Cin- where the compass needle always general eye consultations, diagno- nel 33 until november 6. Start- sports specials and other nontra- ema One, HBO, Cinemax, Star points: north.” sis and management of diseases, about large phone bills. (John Rojo) ing november 7 until December ditional games. Complementing World, aXn, Star Movies, anC, With these words, Oscar M. screening for Lasik and pediatric 31, the 24/7 previews can be Lopez (OML), chair of the Lopez eye care. Clinic hours are from 10 Balls is the testosterone-fuelled Hallmark, ESPn, Star Sports, na- Group, formally inaugurated the a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, seen on Channel 25 for Velvet, Maxxx, the channel suited for tional Geographic Channel and new satellite clinic of the asian with at least one in-clinic ophthal- Channel 33 for Balls and Chan- today’s mature men. many more. Eye institute (aEi) in trinoma in mologist daily. nel 61 for Maxxx. Due to insistent subscriber de- With the entry of its new six Quezon City. the aEi Main Clinic in among the highlights of the mand, SkyCable is strengthening channels, SkyCable will no lon- Meralco, Pasay City join forces for public safety OML founded the world-class rockwell offers the same array new lineup is aXn Beyond, a its kids block. the Disney Chan- ger carry Basketball tV, Solar Meralco chairman and chief executive officer Manuel M. Lopez (second from right) and Pasay City eye center in 2001 with U.S.-based of services, as well as oculoplas- spin-off of the action-adventure nel will soon be available also Sports, EtC, 2nd avenue, Jack Mayor Wenceslao Trinidad (third from right) join hands to seal a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to Filipino ophthalmologist Felipe tic and eyelid surgery, low vision channel aXn. Forward-think- to SkyCable Silver subscribers, tV and Crime/Suspense. eliminate electricity pilferage and electricity-related accidents in the city. The MOA is part of Meralco’s tolentino, who was at the occasion and visual rehabilitation, contact intensified campaign for the safety and welfare of Pasay City residents and for lower systems loss together with Quezon City Mayor lens service and an optical dis- within its franchise area. Meralco has consistently promoted the general welfare and safety of the public Feliciano Belmonte Jr. pensary. by ensuring an accident-free environment. Also in photo are (from right) Meralco president and chief “The institute’s first satellite all surgeries are done in aEi operating officer Jesus P. Francisco, Pasay City administrator Atty. Ernestina Carbajal and Pasay City signals our readiness for growth,” rockwell to ensure the controlled legal officer Atty. Phydias Emmanuel Ramos. OML said, noting aEi’s commit- environment necessary in eye pro- Tipid at saya hatid ng ment to bring its services closer cedures. to the people, especially to those For inquiries, call 898-2020 who live in the northern cities and use of them directly or adapt them time to serve our patients, and or 898-2004 (aEi rockwell) or provinces. to suit our needs more closely they have the passion to improve 901-3931 to 32 or 901-3865 (aEi QC mayor has unlimited SkyCable Prepaid! Meralco continues anti- “We want to make sure that and thereby benefit more of our the outcome of their treatment trinoma). You may also write to the advances made abroad through people,” he added. through research,” noted Dr. to- [email protected] or calling-on-the-go power Sa panahon kung saan patuloy Prepaid sa kanilang lugar, na- panonood sa cable ay isa ring research and education also find “aEi is unique because our lentino, aEi’s founding president visit www.asianeyeinstitute.com. Mayor Sonny Belmonte now has unlimited calling-on-the-go power rin ang pagtaas ng mga bilihin hikayat siyang mag-subscribe paraan upang mag-bonding ang their way here, where we can make medical staff is committed full- and medical director. (Don Rapadas) due to a BWL unit from Bayan. With unlimited landline calling on at serbisyo, ang praktikalidad dahil higit na malaki ang kan- mga magkakasambahay tulad power theft campaign the go, BWL can help the Quezon City government workers stay in ng SkyCable Prepaid ang pan- yang matitipid. nadagdagan pa nina Melissa Hilado at tina touch with one another without the prohibitive costs of other mobile gunahing dahilan kung bakit ang mga channels na kanilang Mae Cocoy ng Pasig City. phones. Bayan chief executive consultant tunde Fafunwa, corpo- MEraLCO remains focused Safety of communities Meralco vice president for AEI marks hindi nag-alinlangan ang mga mapapanood. “noong november 2006 pa rate brand and communications head John Rojo and chief finance in its campaign against elec- On the other hand, Judge corporate communication Elpi subscribers sa pagtangkilik ng “natutuwa rin kami dahil nag-subscribe sina Melissa sa six years of officer Al Roy personally turned over the BWL to Mayor Belmonte tricity theft by advancing the Evelyn Corpus-Cabochan of Cuna said. at the City Hall. serbisyong ito. napakalinaw ng reception, di SkyCable Prepaid,” kuwento excellence Si Bebsy Padilla, isang tulad noon. Madalas pa nga ni tina. “Madalas na wala sa conviction of three power QC rtC Branch 98 found ru- Better coordination The Asian Eye Institute housewife mula sa Sampaloc, na napuputol o nawawalan ng bahay si Melissa dahil busy siya pilferers. ben S. Banzuelo and Federico Meralco’s drive against (AEI) celebrated its sixth BWL rocks The Fort! Manila, ay dating postpaid signal ang dati naming cable,” sa kanyang business kaya talag- in a decision handed by C. de rivera of Quezon City power theft includes establish- anniversary at the Loft of Bayan launched subscriber ng isa sa mga cable dagdag ni Padilla. ang praktikal ang pag-subscribe Judge Salvador V. timbang guilty of electricity theft. the ing better coordination with the Manansala Tower in the “Gimmik ng providers. nang may SkyCable Bukod sa pagiging isang sa prepaid dahil wala na siyang Jr. of the regional trial Court two pilferers were accordingly different local government Rockwell Center, Makati Bayan” event series agent na nag-alok ng SkyCable paraan ng pagre-relax, ang aalalahaning monthly bill.” City on September 18, on September 28, Sina Padilla, Cocoy at (rtC) Branch 253 of Las Piñas fined for their crime. units. the company has also 2007. The highlights of the 2007 with a concert Hilado ay ilan lamang sa mga City, Michael B. Balanlayos Meralco has already se- renewed ties with the Depart- featuring the Dawn, anniversary celebration tagapagtangkilik ng SkyCable was found guilty of violating cured the conviction of 22 pil- ment of interior and Local afterimage and Up- were the presentation of Prepaid. Malaki na ang kanilang republic act no. 7832 or the ferers since January this year, a Government (DiLG). service and recognition DharmaDown. to natitipid, nagkakaroon pa sila awards to employees by start the show, the anti-Electricity and Electric significant increase compared Cuna stressed that con- AEI and Lopez Group new tV commercial ng pagkakataong mapanood ang transmission Lines/Materials to the number of convictions cerned citizens can contribute mga channels na sa SkyCable chairman Oscar M. Lopez, with Vhong navarro act of 1994, which prohibits from the previous years. much to abate electricity pil- Prepaid lamang makikita tulad and the introduction of the was played on the the stealing of electricity and “Meralco’s heightened ef- ferage. He said that they can institute’s new president, screen onstage. BWL dominated the scene with the streamers, tents ng anC, Myx, Knowledge Benjamin Liboro. Also and booths that covered the entire plaza. Friendly sales agents were Channel, Hero, animax, aXn materials used in its transmis- fort to arrest power pilferers is forward their reports to Meral- present during the event also present to assist potential subscribers. the event was graced by at Lifestyle network. sion and distribution. part of the company’s activities co’s “Kuryente Watch” online were Meralco presi- Bayan chief executive consultant tunde Fafunwa and vice president ang SkyCable Prepaid ay Balanlayos, of Las Piñas to reduce system losses. this facility in the Meralco website dent Manuel M. Lopez, for marketing Jojo de Jesus. (Apple Angeles) available lamang sa mga piling City, was sentenced with in- is also part of our initiatives to www.meralco.com.ph, or they Philamlife president lugar sa Metro Manila. Para determinate imprisonment for ensure the safety of communi- can call the “Kuryente Watch” and CEO Jose Cuisia For inquiries on bayanWIRELESS landline, please visit www.bayan. sa karagdagang impormasyon, and AEI’s partners and com.ph or call hotline number (02) 497-3000. SkyCable Prepaid subscriber Bebsy Padilla tumawag sa tel. no. 631-0000. a period of six months to six ties affected by the dangers of hotline at 632-8989. all re- friends. (Don Rapadas) years of prision correccional. illegal power connections,” ports will be kept confidential.  LopezLink November 2007 LopezLink November 2007  Congratulations to OUR VERY OWN Maria Ressa is couch potato FSCI’s Lachica conferred Juran Medal TOWNS awardee Kim flies high tHE Philippine Society for Quality con- the company was able to achieve Level 2 ferred the Juran Medal on First Sumiden honors as a first-time entrant. at the awarding rites for the the winners were chosen for Circuits inc. (FSCi) president Dan Lachica FSCi also received the Platinum award, 2007 ten Outstanding Women in their “outstanding contributions with debut album during the 19th national Quality Forum the top prize, from the Safety Organization the nation’s Service (tOWnS) to their respective fields, includ- held in Makati City on October 11, 2007. of the Philippines for notching 15 million in Malacañang on Oct. 18, it fell ing education, science, medicine, treats At the first sight of Kim Chiu, rier single, “Crazy Love,” an ai Di” offers a more the Juran Medal is given to the individ- safe manhours in 2005, as well as the high- to broadcast journalist Maria environmental conservation, jour- one will notice her sweet smile enchanting rhythm that will mature perspective ual who exhibits distinguished performance est MarS score in the Lopez Group ESH ressa to deliver a response on nalism, business and the arts.” that makes her face glow. the trap you into daydreaming. on romance. it repre- in a sustained role as an organizational lead- awards. behalf of her co-winners. ‘Kid Nation’: Kids left alone in Cebuana first became known it speaks about a bittersweet sents Chiu’s growth er, personally practicing the key principles “i would like to see the company sus- the aBS-CBn senior vice as the Big Winner of “Pinoy scenario, a love that can never president for news and current as an artist as well. of quality and demonstrating breakthrough tain profitability while providing value to city to survive Big Brother” (PBB) teen Edi- be. affairs was joined in the win- in “Kid nation,” 40 kids ages 8-15 are relocated to Bonanza City, Her duet “i’ve Fallen management. the medal is named for qual- its stakeholders, especially our employees, tion, and it was after her stay “trying” has a positive For You” with Gerald ity guru Dr. Joseph M. Juran. as in the mold of companies identified in ners’ circle by fellow journal- new Mexico, where they will live unsupervised. they may go home ist Sandy P. romualdez of the when they want to and instead of eliminations, one kid will be selected in “Bahay ni Kuya” that her mood that springs from the anderson will surely in line with his vision to make FSCi a ‘Built to Last,’” Lachica told LopezLink in showbiz career began. Soon, idea of knowing what love is. world-leading manufacturer of flexible printed an earlier interview. Philippine Daily inquirer, Dina by his peers to earn a “gold star.” Will the children prove to have the thrill “Kimerald” fans. circuits (FPCs), Lachica led the company in Lachica joined the Lopez Group three Ocampo, Maria Corazon de vision to build a better world? Or will they succumb to temptations? she was offered a break in the Meanwhile, there are three Lastly, the “Heartbreak implementing world-class practices and initia- years after returning to the Philippines as the Ungria, Eva Ma. Cutiongco-de Catch this controversial reality tV show every Sunday, 7:30 p.m., on recording industry when Star Chinese songs in the album: Song” will share one’s tives, notably the Six Sigma methodology. expatriate managing director of iomega. He la Paz, alyssa Peleo-alampay, Studio 23. (Kane Choa) records saw a potential hit in “Peng Yeo,” “the Moon rep- sorrow from a “can’t Under Lachica, FSCi achieved the joined First Philippine Holdings Corporation Hilly ann roa-Quiaoit, Cath- an album by Kim Chiu. resents My Heart” and “Gwa move on” situation.

erine Vistro-Yu, Elizabeth Lee PHOTO: MANDY NAVASERO highest score ever in the history of the (FPHC) in 1999 and was seconded as FSCi’s Chiu’s solo album entitled ai Di.” “Peng Yeo” is a friend- “Gwa ai Di” is up and Glecy Cruz atienza. Kristine is ‘Prinsesa ng Philippine Quality award (PQa) during Dan Lachica (center) with PSQ president Angie Fraginal senior vice president for operations. He as- Maria Ressa “Gwa ai Di” is a compilation ship song and transcends any for grabs now. avail- the ninth cycle in 2006. two years ago, and VP-Internal Affairs/NSQ chair Ruby Tamayo. sumed the presidency of FSCi in 2001. Banyera’ of pop and love songs that age bracket. “the Moon rep- able nationwide, only after “Gulong ng Pal- will make you want to sing all resents My Heart” is usually from Star records. ad,” Kristine Hermosa day long. it includes the car- sang during weddings. “Gwa (Katherine Solis) PR CHALLENGE and tJ trinidad are to- Sasabay ang PR sa pag-inog gether again on another journey of sacrifice and unconditional love in Celebrity 2 update 2007 ‘LopezLink’ readers’ survey “Prinsesa ng Banyera.” ng mundo ng media this afternoon soap Kumonti ang may gusto ng Taglish opera on aBS-CBn Sa 14th national Public relations Con- online ng GMa new Media inc., dapat highlights the realities KUnG inyong mapapansin, higit na Kapakipakinabang sa mga respon- gress na pinamunuan ng Public relations pag-aralang mabuti ng mga Pr “social that surround a place marami na ang mga artikulong ingles dents ang mga artikulo ukol sa iba’t that brims with lots Setups, surprises set tone Society of the Philippines (PrSP), sinabi media.” Dahil sa collaborative ang mga sa LopezLink. ayon sa pinakahuling Lo- ibang kumpanya ng grupo. Gusto nilang ng mga mananalita na kailangang sum- blogs at wikis, dapat ay laging nakikipag- of untold stories. to- pezLink survey, kumokonti na ang ibig makilala ang mga ibang kumpanya at abay ang industriya ng public relations talastasan ang mga Pr at mga kumpanya gether with trinidad, magbasa ng taglish at tagalog. kung ano ang mga ginagawa ng mga ito. o Pr sa mga pagbabagong nagaganap sa nila sa kanilang mga konsumer. Dapat Hermosa will touch noong 2005, 69% ng mga LopezLink Feeling kapamilya sila tuwing nagbabasa larangan ng media. ay buuin ng korporasyon ang person- your hearts with her for newest ‘PBB’ installment readers ang may gusto ng taglish at ta- ng LopezLink. Halimbawa na ang paglaganap ng alidad nito sa cyberspace. Dapat din ay accomplished dramatic galog, at 31% ang may gusto ng ingles. Pinakapopular ang mga company blogs o web logs na nagiging epektibong i-monitor ng regular ang reputasyon on- performance. Costar noong 2006, naging 62% na lamang news, sinusundan ng cover story, finan- pamamaraan ng pagtanggap ng feedback line upang maagang makasagot sa mga angelika dela Cruz L-R: Guest speaker Samie Lim of the ang pabor sa taglish at tagalog. noong cial news at balita ukol sa Lifelong Well- o saloobin ng consumers. Sinabi ni Ger- isyung inihaharap sa kumpanya. will make your blood Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Setyembre 2007, bumaba na naman ito ness activities. ald Bautista, executive director ng aC Ganito rin ang naging tema ni atty. boil as she makes life Industry; Sen. Richard Gordon, keynote sa 55% at naging 45% na ang may gusto ibig ng mga mambababasa magka- nielsen Philippines, na dahil sa hindi na Michael toledo ng Weber Shandwick more difficult for Hermosa in their comeback appearance, this time speaker; Butch Raquel, APR, PRSP ng ingles. roon ng espasyo para sa mga job open- gaanong nagbabasa ng diyaryo ang nak- Worldwide, na nagsabing mahalagang as siblings. president. Medyo nagkaedad rin ang mga tu- ings sa ibang Lopez Group companies, ababatang henerasyon at tumututok na malimita sa internet ang mga isyung mugon sa survey dahil 49% lamang ang training opportunities na maaari nilang lamang sa balita sa internet at telebisyon, may kaya at edukadong patuloy na nagba- negatibo, kung magiging maagap ang nasa edad na 26-34 at 33% ang nasa edad daluhan, mas maraming health care tips lalong sasagana ang mga online edition basa. Dadami rin ang libreng diyaryo para Pr at ang kumpanyang pinaglilingkuran Brod Pete further raises the Baron Geisler Donald Geisler Jon Avila Mcoy Fundales Ruben Gonzaga Victor Basa Will Devaughn 35-44, kumpara sa 61% na edad 26-34 at mas kaunting showbiz news. ng mga nakagisnan nang publikasyon. sa mga konsumer na kasalukuya’y nanghi- nito. Katuwang ang lahat ng ito ng sinabi at 24% na edad 35-44 noong nakaraang Meron ding nagsabing dapat lakihan roof of Kapamilya viewing! ayon kay Bautista, ang pagbaba ng hiram lamang ng kanilang mga babasahin. ni Bautista na magiging consumer driven the poker- taon. ang mga titik para mas madaling basahin, bilang ng mga mambabasa sa Pilipinas ay Wala nang iisang formula na masusundan ang mga publikasyon na magtatagumpay. faced guy with Karamihan ay nagugustuhan ang dagdagan ang balitang pang-kalusugan dahil sa hindi nakaugalian ng bagong hen- kundi babaguhin lagi ang mga mensahe “the era of the ‘one-formula’ or splendid tim- nilalaman ng LopezLink at 74% ay in- at sports, at huwag masyado siksikin ang erasyon ang pagbabasa, bumababang Eng- upang makarating sa kung anong binabasa one-size-fits-all approach is gone. A ing is reintro- uuwi ang kanilang kopya upang mabasa pagkakalatag ng mga pahina. lish proficiency at krisis sa edukasyon. o pinapanood ng konsumer. combination of techniques is needed for duced as “Ka ng kani-kanilang pamilya. (Carla Paras-Sison) tinatayang dadami ang mga specialty Sa opinyon ni Edna Belleza, vice the digital consumer,” pagtatapos ni Bau- Pete,” out to publications upang mapagsilbihan ang mga president for business development for tista. (Carla Paras-Sison) make history in Philippine Ethel Booba Gabby de la Jennifer de Silva Marylaine Megan Young Riza Santos Yayo Aguila Zara Aldana PR CALENDAR tV comedy via Merced Viernes LAA CORNER his own brand Philippine Quill Awarding Seminar fee: P3,200 (PRSP mem- of humor. aBS-CBn ended several Gonzaga; “Lonely Dream inadvertently becoming ity will receive P1 million Ceremony bers)/P4,000 (nonmembers) November 14, 2007 Contact Ruth or Sonia of PRSP Experience days of speculation when Boy” Victor Basa; “Mom a housemate herself after plus a Chateau Valenzu- LAA 2007-2008 cycle formally opens Hyatt Hotel, Ermita, Manila at 638-0010 extreme laugh it revealed the celebrities in Distress” Yayo aguila; being prevented from leav- ela condominium unit, a Dinner at P2,500/person Cost of Corporate Reputa- trips in “Kapete na! totally Outrageous Behavior” every Sunday who make up the sec- “Wild Child” Baron Geisler; ing when she accompanied Sony Bravia plasma tV DO you know of a high-impact, team project With the help of Lopez Group Hrs, the For more info, email MSrelatado@fphc. Contact IABC at 750-5667 or 810- tions before aSaP ‘07. Segments include So Kaka! for videos that are Nov. 29, 2007, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. ond batch of “Pinoy Big “Brainy Babe” Marylaine housemate Jon to the con- and a business franchise whose results went beyond expectations? program’s reach and impact are expected to com or call 449-6005. 1631 loc. 123 ‘kaka’-inis and ‘kaka’-baliw. this is sure to illicit crazy reac- ‘The Multi-Faceted Land- Intercon Hotel, Makati City tions from the young and old. Hayuup! is for the funny acts of Brother Celebrity Edition” Viernes and “Despised fession room. the arrange- from Goodah, among How about a fellow employee who has great- improve. the Program Management and the scape of PR Practice’ Lecture fee: P500 (PRSP mem- ly contributed to the organization and the Hr Core Council, after a series of meetings, animals, bringing out everyone’s wild side with their very amus- housemates during the Babe” Jennifer de Silva of ment, to rodriguez’s relief, other prizes. the 2nd Big Nov. 16, 2007, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. bers)/P1,000 (nonmembers) ing scenes. isports Lang is for the sports bloopers of the daredev- impact of which went beyond his employer- it was agreed that the Hrs become Laa Get a copy: Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Contact Ruth or Sonia at “red Carpet Premiere” on the 26K Girls; and “Good is only “temporary.” Placer and his/her charity ils, so watch at your own risk! D’ Unlucky Ones for unfortunate company? nominate them for the 2007-2008 ambassadors. they will screen, select and City 638-0010 events and Disasterrible! which are the funny and unbelievable October 14. Brother” Donald Geisler. Hosts. toni Gonzaga will both win P500,000 Lopez achievement award (Laa)! forward their company nominations to the ‘The Extra The housemates. ten racetrack goddess Gabby returns once more as the while the 3rd Big Placer the Laa, now on its sixth year, continues to Program Management, and nominate their disasters ordinary people have interestingly caught on tape. With Ka Pete, Sunday viewing will never be the same again. de la Merced, Orange and recognize team projects and individual achieve- functional experts to be members of the Mile’ Be part of the Oscars Pool of Examiners! housemates entered the “PBB” primetime host, and partner charity will re- ments that are exceptional in nature, contribute house on the first day, while Lemons’ Mcoy Fundales, while rodriguez and Bianca ceive P300,000 each. the screening committee. this will help improve The LAA is due to to the group’s business objectives, and exemplify employees’ access to award information and release “The Extra The Pool of Examiners, an elite group of professionals, is the Clark meets Supergirl, Mer- the rest made their appear- comedienne Ethel Booba, Gonzalez team up for new 4th Celebrity Big Placer teamwork, nationalism, strong work ethic and en- ensure that no major achievements remain Mile,” a compendium of winning heart of the Oscars program as they give their time, energy and ex- ance one by one starting the model Jon avila and beauty spin-off “PBB Uber.” they and his/her chosen charity, trepreneurship. in order to qualify for the award, unrecognized. achievements from 2002 to 2006, this pertise to conduct system-wide assessments and prepare feedback edith meets sis following day, Oct. 15. the queen Zara Mayon entered will be joined by “PBB 2” the achievement must have been completed be- Other improvements Dean Cain of “Lois & Clark” makes a special appearance in the sev- meanwhile, will each win November. report that details the applicants’ strengths and opportunities for tween november 2006 and December 2007. enth season of “Smallville,” which airs Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m., on first batch included model the Big Brother House one Big Winner Bea Saw, who P200,000. the Laa has also improved the screen- “The Extra Mile” presents models of improvement. LAA partners with HR Studio 23. america’s favorite Clark Kent will meet Supergirl—his Will Devaughn, a.k.a. “true after the other within the makes her hosting debut ing, judging and awarding processes. team genuine accomplishments in brief write- Training program schedule Catch the celebrity nomination is open to all regular Lopez cousin Kara. Meanwhile, the doctors are in again as residents with members are now entitled to nominate their ups offering glimpses of the difficulties Nov. 16 (1 p.m.-5 p.m.): Orientation Lover”; “Princess of Charm” first week of the Celebrity as the “Kuyarazzi” in “Up- housemates twice a day at Group employees. Forms are available through their own group of interns. the new group of wannabe doctors in- own teams, while winners can expect more and toughness that awardees faced, and Nov. 21-23: Live-in Baldrige Assessment Training Megan Young; “Desirable Edition. Dates.” 5:30 p.m. on “PBB Uber” the Hrs and directly through the Program cludes Lexie Grey, Meredith’s half sister. Watch how Lexie will af- exciting prizes and exposure. the Laa Pro- the strategies they used to bring their January 2008: Calibration Session Management. Deadline for the submission of gram Management will conduct road shows fect Meredith’s life in “Grey’s anatomy” every Monday at 8:30 p.m. Diva” riza Santos; “Kom- a surprise twist saw Prizes. the Big Winner and on Primetime Bida at projects from conception to completion. If you are interested, please email [email protected], edyanteng Promdi” ruben host Mariel rodriguez and his or her chosen char- nominations is on January 31, 2008. and meetings to discuss these improvements [email protected] or [email protected] or call 449-6005. Studio 23 now airs these hit shows about three weeks after their US 10 p.m.! airing, announced managing director Leo Katigbak.  LopezLink November 2007 LopezLink November 2007  mile- executive PROFILE stones Mark L. Lopez

Clockwise from left: The eMVI operations team completing the regular ocular survey in preparation for service and installation; President and CEO Mark Lopez leading the eMVI team in one of their CSR efforts at the Lupang Arinda Daycare in Cainta, providing school supplies and school equipment to the daycare administrator as well as treats for 100 kids and their families; eMVI engineer Irwin Santos prepares for de- 2000 ployment and installation of customer requirements; Mark and operations head Adel Oabel at eMVI Network Operations Center (NOC); Operations and sales agree on various installation requirements specifically for eMVI is established, focus- Bayan and ANC handled by Noel Gonzales, eMVI senior account manager; (l-r) in their recent CSR effort ing on the data transport at a Meralco Sibol School in Malanim, Antipolo, the painting and landscaping of the school was a combined business operating within effort of the whole eMVI team. the Meralco franchise area eMVI: New kid... and its abundant fiber optic from page 1 resources. vehicle of Meralco; i envisioned and rizal in the east. the network Gravy ones who provide the internet and data.... they just tell us what kind though that was it. We were on our Mark with wife Connie and daughter Martina EMVi as “an infrastructure and a covers a total of 24 cities and 87 What sets eMVi apart from valued added services. again, it of connectivity they want and how own, which is in a way good, but By Carla Paras-Sison transport company,” Mark says. as municipalities in these areas. other Meralco subsidiaries is that goes back to pure infrastructure. much bandwidth they need. also it limited our growth. i guess 2001 such, it “moves data, communica- 50-person workforce it was not set up chiefly to service We transport data from one point While eMVI has been profit- that business model has worked to tions and business applications, “We started selling our services the parent company. instead, the to the other using the fiber. We able from year one, Mark admits our advantage.” Martin L. Lopez, or Mark, as he would rather The company gears up for be called, president of eMeralco Ventures inc. operations and starts forging from geographically dispersed sites towards the end of 2002, but 2003 eMVi business model called for don’t engage in the retail business. that growing the company to the Bigger dreams through its three main services.” was really the start of its full year the company to cater to the needs We want to focus on companies or next level is never so easy. now, the thirtysomething (eMVi), did the rounds of Meralco’s various strategic alliances in the business units as a management trainee in 1998. these include traditional leased in business,” says Mark, a former of external customers. people with very big bandwidth More flexibility president says he has even bigger telecommunications industry. as concurrent senior assistant vice president lines, which make use of eMVi’s management trainee who joined the “in our case, maybe less than requirements, and we want to stay “that’s why we’ve been trying dreams for the startup that proved Venturing into and head of Meralco’s information and Com- SDH/SOnEt network infrastruc- new company as head of operations, 10% of our business comes from in that area.” to find ways to gain more flex- profitable right out of the starting munications technology (iCt) department, he ture for point-to-point connections; BPO industry 2002 then became its managing director Meralco. the rest are external cli- ibility. the telecoms industry is a gate: “We would like to be able to looks back with fondness and pride at those the Metro Ethernet connection, the before becoming eMVi president ents. Later on, assuming we can do eMVi is also hoping to provide very capital-intensive and dynamic cater to some of the other require- days, saying it taught him what the business was new ground eMVI forms its sales and “transmission protocol of choice and CEO, his present post. more for Meralco, probably is just more services to the business pro- business, you have to keep upgrad- ments of the other companies, about and helped him understand its potential. operations team. worldwide” for iP applications; the bulk of eMVi’s 50-person gravy for us. the important thing cess outsourcing (BPO) industry, as ing your equipment. the amount where others cannot do it.” He underwent the lineman’s training course, its growth through internally generated High hopes and disaster recovery transport workforce is made up of engineers is to be able to stand on our own BPO companies traditionally have of growth that you will have is He notes that aBS-CBn, for climbing poles as high as 30 meters. He joined funds. His first job in the Lopez Group was with ABS- services, which allow “real-time, engaged in network planning, two feet,” Mark says. huge bandwidth requirements. limited also to your capacity to example, could make use eMVi’s field units inspecting illegal connections in Mark says: “From the beginning, we knew CBn Broadcasting Corporation, where he worked 2003 secure and highly reliable transfer operations, and technical support, eMVi clients currently include “they use VOiP [Voice spend.” network to stabilize and improve depressed areas and did his duty at different that even if eMVi was 100%-owned by Meral- in Business Development for three years. this was eMVI’s full year of servicing of mission-critical applications to complemented by a lean support local and international carriers, over internet Protocol] for their in the meantime, Mark is grow- the quality of its remote broadcasts, branches during the implementation of a com- co, our business was non-core, and we designed soon after he graduated with a bachelor’s degree local and international carri- company backup sites and all of staff and an even leaner sales team value-added service providers, phones—data—so they need a lot ing eMVi surely and steadily, up- while First Philippine industrial pany-wide transformation program that included our expansion on the assumption that there was in business administration from Menlo College, ers, internet service providers the country’s leading data centers of six. data centers, banks and internet of bandwidth,” Mark points out. grading or expanding its network Park (FPiP) in Batangas currently the computerization of the branch processes. really no additional financial support to come California, in 1994. He joined the corporate plan- (ISPs) and other application within the Greater Manila area.” “You don’t need to knock on service providers (iSPs). Such companies are the kinds according to significant increases has “very limited telecoms resourc- in July 2000, Mark was head of operations from the parent company since this was the time ning staff of Meralco in 1998 as a management providers. eMVi facilities are spread all doors to sell. they make sure that “We’ve approached a lot of of clientele that eMVi hopes to in requirements. es.” Bayan too needs “a lot of fiber in eMVi while Meralco director Felipe alfonso Meralco was faced with a lot of challenges. We trainee, and completed the Executive Master in over the national Capital region we keep on selling to the telcos iSPs or they come to us,” Mark re- attract because, Mark says, “we “that’s how we’ve been able to optic requirements” to continuously was chairman and president and in late 2002 were on our own, which limited our growth but Business administration (EMBa) course of the as well as the provinces of Bula- and they keep on getting more plies when asked to clarify whether provide the connectivity while it’s grow the business,” he says. “We expand their wireless business. Mark became managing director. in 2006, after has eventually worked to our advantage. We asian institute of Management in 2003. 2004 can in the north; Cavite, Laguna, bandwidth from us,” Mark says of eMVi is an iSP. “they make use up to them what applications they haven’t really relied on the parent, “Look for synergies for the steering the small company to an average annual were profitable from year one and almost 92% After nurturing eMVI since 2003, its first Batangas and Quezon in the south; his sales team. of our network and they’re the want to transport in that—voice, they gave us startup capital, al- Group, that’s how we’d like to profit growth of 35%, Mark became president of our business today comes from external cli- full year of operation, Mark has high hopes that The company activates its first contribute at this point. We’re con- while alfonso stayed on as chairman. With ents.” the various Lopez companies which are engaged 100 circuits and ends the year nected to almost all data centers employee complement growing from nine in as a carrier’s carrier, or provider of com- in similar and complementary businesses will with 177 active circuits. because some of our clients are the beginning to 50 currently, Mark’s challenge munications bandwidth to companies with huge grow stronger through unity and collaboration. corporate end-users who have, for these days is transitioning the company from a capacity requirements, eMVI leases fiber from “there’s a lot of synergy between eMVi and example, disaster recovery require- start-up to a more stable, operating company. Meralco’s internal telecom network and resells companies such as Bayan telecommunications 2005 ments. So far, we’re the only ones “We’re trying to put the right processes in the capacity to big users such as telecom compa- and SkyCable that have similar infrastructures. place while the company is young. We’re put- nies and business process outsource firms. With new technologies coming out, it’s good to Breaches the hundred mil- operating with this type of business model. all the telcos are compet- ting proper controls. We’re ensuring network Despite wearing two hats as Meralco iCt leverage on each other’s strengths. there’s really lion-peso mark in revenues expansion and upgrades use the right standards head and eMVi president, Mark makes time to a lot we can do together. instead of each com- and set its sights on being a ing with one another. We’re servic- Meet the ing all of them—which i think is and the right equipment,” he says. be with his seven-year-old daughter and wife pany doing its own thing individually, we can true “carrier’s carrier.” Carrier’s carrier Connie, who works in aBS-CBn. He also tries start looking from the total group viewpoint. this good for the industry also,” Mark smiles. Outside of the initial capital provided by to play badminton twice a week with his friends should give us, as a group, the ability to compete 2006 parent company Meralco, eMVi has funded and colleagues. on a much bigger scale,” concludes Mark. Regarded as a preferred part- supervise her staff of 12. She was try, specifically as supervisor/head of the three-man corporate plan- Cyril J. Pama brings almost sales head John R. Lomugda, is in ner by an increased number management a part of Meralco’s sister company, of network engineering, transmis- ning and development team. She a decade of work experience— charge of sales and total account of Value Added Service (VAS) Corporate Information Solutions sion, planning and engineering. has over 10 years’ experience in management. He has notched providers. It gains a niche as a the last seven of which were Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) team Inc. (CIS), for 28 years before join- The BS Electrical and Computer the telecoms industry, specifically spent in telecoms, specifically over 15 years of experience in transport provider. ing eMVI in November 2002. Engineering (ECE) graduate of the in public relations, advertising, re- in business development and multinationals and in promi- OFFICE manager Yolanda S. As head of network planning, Polytechnic University of the Phil- tail, corporate marketing, product marketing, enterprise solutions nent Filipino-owned companies, Sillesa is one of the eMVI pioneers. operations and technical sup- ippines (PUP) joined eMVI in 2004; development and management. and customer and product en- among them Sunley Telecom, 2007 An AB Journalism graduate of the port, Adel B. Oabel is in charge he also holds an MM in business The 1996 AB Communications gineering—to his job as head of Capwire, Philips and Bayan. In University of the Philippines (UP), of technical network planning, management degree from UP. Arts graduate of St. Paul Col- business development of eMVI. addition to being the holder of a Maintains over 800 active Sillesa makes use of her back- operations and technical support, Trixie N. de Guzman spear- lege joined eMVI in March 2006 mechanical engineering degree circuits and posts 71% earn- The management graduate of ground in human resource devel- from pre-sales installation and heads the corporate planning, after earning her spurs in such the College of St. Benilde joined from UP, Lomugda also completed ings before interest, taxes, L-R : Adel B. Oabel (Head- Network Planning, Operations & Technical Services), Mark L. depreciation and amortiza- Lopez (President & CEO), Cyril J. Pama (Head – Business Development), Trixie N. de Guzman opment, information technology commissioning to after-sales sup- product development and man- companies as Broadband Phils., eMVi in July 2006. the Management Development tion (EBITDA) in the first half. (Head-Corporate Planning & Development), John R. Lomugda (Head-Sales), Seated : Yolanda and office support services, pro- port. He has more than 10 years’ agement, marketing, SOPPs and Edsamail, Extelcom and Bayan The newest member of the Program at the Asian Institute of Y. Sillesa (Head-Shared Services) curement and financial services to experience in the telecoms indus- quality initiatives of eMVI as head Telecommunications (Bayan). eMVI management committee, Management (AIM) in 2006.

 LopezLink November 2007 LopezLink November 2007  CSR ZERO IN 6: HYBRIDITY Ongoing@Lopez Museum Let a thousand entrepreneurs bloom Lopez Group joins ARTIST TALK Lopez Museum’s ‘Blur’ explores In Conversation: Jose Tence Bayan Foundation educates CSR forum in Vietnam Ruiz and Lyra Garcellano how artists work ‘outside the box’ November 24, 2007 (Saturday), 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Fee: P120 lenders in ‘Entrep Eskuwela’ nOW on its sixth year, the Zero in positions were highly adorned of cultures, insinuated within his- CrEatiVE practices may be Biennale, the Asia-Pacific Trien- museum consortium of ateneo iconic portraits. Born in Manila torical accounts that remind us that intuitive, culturally constructed or nale, and the Singapore Biennale. tial,” explained Katherine Seño, By Diane Año art Gallery, ayala Museum, Ba- to an irish-american father and what appears as “seamless fusion” personal impulses. a diverse range Garcellano has an aB interdisciplin- branch manager of Bayan Founda- hay tsinoy, Lopez Memorial Mu- a Chinese-Filipino mother, Hig- cuisine is not only about an enrich- of concepts, materials and methods ary Studies degree from the ateneo tion in Lucena City. tHE rising number of microfi- seum and Museo Pambata takes gins was the perfect choice for ing encounter, but also chips away for thinking and working creatively de Manila University and a BFa Coordinated in partnership nance institutions (MFis) in the on the notion of the crossbreed in this year’s theme of hybridity as at prejudice and insistence on rabid to come up with inventive visual from the University of the Philip- with the Center for Community country servicing more than three a joint institutional exploration of he explored the history of art and notions of purity. “Comida China” responses may require ability to pines (UP) in Diliman. She is also transformation, Bayan integrated million clients reflects the willing- likeness and variance. archaeology in the face of dis- is one of many modest tales about be multidisciplinary. Choices and a CCP thirteen artists awardee and lessons learned during the past ness of low-income groups to bor- solving and overlapping borders. indigenization—why component contexts heighten the challenge. continues to produce the comic strip Entrepreneurship Management program and developed 100 mod- row money to start a business and the exhibit is now on its way to elements survive and why others to talk about their creative atomo and Weboy which appears in (GEM) program, also known as ules in micro and small business enhance their ventures. new York. become relegated to memory. Phil- practices are the featured artists the Philippine Daily inquirer. Her “Entrep Eskuwela.” entrepreneurship. For some MFis, the relation- the Lopez Memorial Mu- ippine versions of the lumpia and in the Lopez Memorial Museum work has been shown in indonesia, “Entrep Eskuwela is a free train- Bayan aims to reach 120,000 ship with the borrower is restricted seum opened “Blur” on October pancit are ultimately Filipino, with exhibit, “Blur,” Jose tence ruiz Korea, Singapore, thailand, and ing program for Bayan’s clients. microfinance clients through their to borrowing the money and pay- 25. The exhibit explores the fis- a large dose of Chinese and a hint of and Lyra Garcellano. various venues in the Philippines. this program consists of modular partners all over their country. A study by Impy Pilapil ing it. But for aBS-CBn Bayan sures at which supposed polar Spanish and American influences. tence ruiz is a multimedia artist Both are both members of the art entrepreneurial lessons which are Since Bayan is viewed as a col- Foundation, microfinancing is a opposites converge and assumed tor’s View” and “interactive: 12 and curator with a Bachelor of Fine collective, tutok Perspektiba. developed by experts but can be laborator in development, building way to uplift the lives of individu- dualities collapse. taking off from Human Senses”—which opens arts (BFa) degree from the Univer- the talk, made possible by the easily comprehended by emerging network relationships with like- als and that of the whole commu- ‘Palmyra’ by Mark Lewis Higgins the notion of hybridity as used in on november 21 and november sity of Sto. tomas (USt). ruiz is support of First Gen Corporation entrepreneurs,” said Morato. minded institutions and even com- nity as well. the field of genetics, it demon- 26, 2007, respectively. a CCP thirteen artists awardee and and First Gas Holdings Corpora- topics include “Setting the petitors is a strategy to potentially L-R: Dario Pagcaliwagan, Dulce Festin Baybay and Prof. Felipe Alfonso of LGFI; Risa Muñoz, KCFI; “Our clients are empowered ayala Museum’s offering, strates how artists take it upon “Passion and Compassion” is an araw ng Maynila awardee. His tion, is scheduled on november Entrepreneurial Mindset,” wherein serve more people effectively. Christine Lavega, FPIC; Doris Nuval, KCFI; Vivien Arnobit, MMLDC; Baby Deyto, Meralco; and Van- because they are given the chance “Hybridity: Mark Lewis Hig- themselves to work outside the a one-man show from the private work has been exhibited in such 24, 2007, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Lec- participants are exposed to what By 2012, it envisions to essa Suquila, LGFI. Other AFCSR participants from the Lopez Group included MNTC president and CEO not only to earn, but to change their gins,” juxtaposed painted and boxes or categories constructed collection of Dr. Leovino Ma. international venues as the Havana ture fee is P120. makes a successful entrepreneur. serve two million clients who Jose de Jesus; VP for corporate communications Marlene Ochoa; and senior manager Kit Ventura. lives. We boost their entrepreneur- collaged images from history, by art history, criticism and even Garcia that explores the fascinating the Lopez Memorial Museum there is also a visioning exercise will be certified Entrep Eskwela ial spirit and encourage them to religion, geography and archae- art education as the art world relationship between the visual art- is at the ground floor, Benpres where trainers help the partici- entrepreneurs. to do this, Bayan Eleven delegates from the ence in implementing CSr responsibility (asian insti- expand their income potentials,” ology. the focus of Lewis’ com- attempts to make sense of their ist and art enthusiast in the Philip- Building, Exchange road corner pants come up with their personal is training the trainors of other Lopez Group joined 550 other Angono Regional Pilot said Eduardo Morato Jr., aBS- programs that are aligned with tute of Management), was the work. the exhibit draws upon the pine setting. revolving around the Meralco avenue, Pasig City. vision of themselves as successful microfinance institutions so that School for the Arts CBn Bayan Foundation president. participants from 34 countries their core business: technol- moderator for the first plenary creative practice of a survey of works of Lao Lianben, an exponent Museum days and hours are Mon- entrepreneurs. they can also teach entrepre- GEM program in the 6th asian Forum on ogy to make education acces- and the emcee of the opening Zero In artists represented in the museum Museo Pambata invokes interdisci- of abstract art, the exhibit which Dr. days to Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 100 modules neurship to their beneficiaries. However, there is still a need to Corporate Social responsi- sible to poor schools (intel) ceremonies. collection, mounted alongside plinarity in the context of alternative Garcia also curates focuses atten- except Sundays and holidays. For “though it is not a require- For inquiries, contact ian ar- exhibition dates provide microfinance clients with bility (aFCSr) held at the and information campaigns contemporary productions of Jose education and child advocacy in tion on the artist’s stylistic develop- more information call 631-2417 ment for our clients to undergo the cebal at telefax 410-3453, email LGFi, Knowledge Chan- the skills and business know-how Sheraton Saigon Hotel, Ho Lopez Memorial Museum tence ruiz and Lyra abueg Gar- “Child’s art—advocacy, rights ment and traces the encounter and or visit www.lopezmuseum.org. GEM, it is an added bonus since [email protected] or led. on hygiene and hand washing nel Foundation inc. (KCFi), in order to excel in a competitive “Blur” cellano. and thoughts” which opens on interaction between painting and this is very useful for them. With [email protected] or visit abs-cb- Chi Minh City, Vietnam on (Unilever). Studies on trends First Philippine indus- environment. this is the reason Until April 5, 2008 november 17, 2007. By bring- philosophy, vision and discourse the GEM, they realize their poten- nbayanfoundation.com. September 27-28, 2007. on CSr were also discussed trial Corp. (FPiC), Meralco, Bayan has launched the Grassroots ing together productions from the and imagination and thought. the aFCSr theme was as well as tips on partnering Meralco Management Lead- Bahay Tsinoy Museo’s Children’s advocacy Pro- “interactive: 12 Human Senses” “CSr—a driving force for with organizations like the ership Development Center “Comida China” Nov. 10, 2007-Jan. 31, 2008 gram and works by children from is an interactive installation show- growth and development: United nations (Un). (MMLDC) and Manila north the angono regional Pilot School casing impy Pilapil’s outdoor sculp- Museo Pambata, How CSr reduces poverty, Lopez Group Founda- tollways Corp. (MntC) for the arts, the exhibition posits a tures that reflect Rudolph Steiner’s generates investment and en- tion inc. (LGFi) executive “Child’s ART (Advocacy, Rights Drivers learn and have were the participating com- and Thoughts)” nexus of art and social issues affect- 12 human senses, giving the audi- hances trade.” the conference director Dario Pagcaliwagan panies/foundations from the Nov. 18, 2007-Jan. 17, 2008 ing Filipino children today. “Child’s ence a full-bodied experience that offered eight plenary briefings, was a moderator for the ses- Lopez Group. ART” assembles a confluence of also engages with the mind. 28 special interest sessions and sion “it Enabled Education LGFi is organizing an Ateneo Art Gallery music, painting, literature and me- Zero in: Hybridity represents a fun in MNTC forum optional field visits to CSR in the Community.” Prof. “Passion and Compassion” ‘Lumpia’ from ‘Comida China’ dia art, displaying the children’s spectrum of mandates, audiences, echo session of the key les- Nov. 21, 2007-Feb. 15, 2008 acquisitional and educational By Kit Ventura of old ones. a game show format “this is our way of forging a program sites in and around Felipe alfonso, LGFi presi- sons learned from the forum interpretation of hybridity in art. Bahay tsinoy’s “Comida China,” Finally, ateneo art Gallery benchmarks. For more info, contact Top: ‘When The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions,’ Lyra was adopted, complete with danc- personal relationship and partner- Ho Chi Minh City. “Interactive” dent and executive director on October 15, 2007. For which opens on november 10, presents two exhibitions—“Pas- Fanny San Pedro at 631-2417or Abueg Garcellano, 2000. Mixed media; Below: ‘CSI (Chimimoy si iMaGinE a room full of drivers ing, singing and endless laughter. ship with nLEX users,” MntC Companies like intel and of the ramon V. del rosario Nov. 26, 2007-March 31, 2008 learning about road safety, traffic Former Mutya ng Pilipinas titlist vice president for corporate com- more information, please call 2007, references a gustatory meeting sion and Compassion: a Collec- visit www.zeroinmuseums.org. Imbisibol)’ Jose Tence Ruiz in collaboration with Nar Cabico, Abi Silva rules and signs while cheering Kristine Caballero was designated munications Marlene Ochoa said. Unilever shared their experi- Center for Corporate Social 490-0779. and Danilo Ilag-Ilag, 2007. their teammates and jeering their as the NLEX “traffic angel,” the Since the Driver’s Forum was rivals. it’s not a driving school or host and facilitator of the forum. started in March 2007, over 150 SPECIAL FEATURE a game show on television—it’s a serious discussion was also drivers, conductors, officials and Manila north tollways Corpora- allotted to underscore the forum’s bus operators have experienced Googins: CSR is about how tion’s (MntC’s) Drivers’ Forum main purpose: teach the drivers the forum’s unique kind of learn- on Safety. the importance of road safety to ing. A ‘‘‘‘‘’’’’kapamilya’-style Christmas MntC created the forum to themselves and to other motorists. “Our goal is to reach as many a corporation makes money By Pia de Leon educate drivers and north Luzon through “Usapang Driver,” the groups of motorists and nLEX ‘Kapamilya Deal or No Deal’ logo Expressway (nLEX) travelers drivers shared their experiences users as possible, for the sake of shirt. P250 BraDLEY Googins PhD, ex- issues with Lopez Group environment) will be a chal- CELEBratE Christmas ka- and motorists on new traffic rules with and voiced their concerns to every traveler’s safety, inside or ‘I Love Charmel’ shirt. P200. Also ecutive director of the Center managers and executives on lenge. pamilya style by gifting friends and regulations and remind them MNTC and TMC officials. outside of nLEX,” Ochoa said. available ‘Chloe’ and ‘Olive,’ ‘26K Girls’ for Corporate Citizenship in October 1, 2007. there is need to promote and loved ones with limited Boston College, Massachu- the learning session with appreciation about CSr both edition aBS-CBn licensed mer- setts, discussed corporate Dr. Googins at Le Souffle internally as well externally. chandise! Kids will definitely MYX social responsibility (CSr) rockwell was hosted by the this can be done by doing enjoy “Lastikman” collectibles, Ladies’ shirt by Penshoppe. Benpres visits Missionaries “Kokey” shirts and activity ‘Lastikman’ P429 Lopez Group Foundation inc. impact studies: communicat- ‘Super Inggo’ kiddie (LGFi). Some of the key points ing how CSr has benefited books and “Super inggo” shirts, Crocs. Men’s shirt by Penshoppe. P449 while teens and adults will shirt. P170 discussed were current trends business, stock prices for P149.75 Other designs available. appreciate getting MYX and Action figure. of Charity kids in CSr, how it has become an example, and society. “Kapamilya Deal or no Deal” expectation by consumers or Googins stressed that CSr P99.75 Benpres Holdings Corporation mission is to labor for the salva- and distributed old clothes and shirts. Slippers. GLOBAL WARMING TIP employees recently visited the tion and the sanctification of the books. they are scheduled to go clients and whether consumers is here to stay, adding that it aBS-CBn licensed items are P69.75 Missionaries of Charity Home for poorest of the poor all over the back to the orphanage on no- will be more likely to patron- is not about how a company available at the aBS-CBn Store Pillow. Eco-conscious gifts, anyone? the infants in tayuman, tondo world. Missionary nuns who vember 17. ize a company with CSr than gives away its money, it’s outside the “Pinoy Big Brother” P229.75 this Christmas, pick eco-conscious gifts such Manila as part of its voluntary dedicated their lives in serving Employees who want to one without. about how it makes money. compound, at regional network as pure cotton garments and linens, toys made outreach program. abandoned infants and children donate food or share their old Group stations and at malls, de- Googins said that the ad- LGFi plans to organize of natural or recycled materials, durable foot- the Missionaries of Charity are managing the organization. clothes and toys with the children partment stores, toy stores and vantage of the Lopez Group more workshops to address the wear, energy-efficient laptops, and organic was founded by Mother teresa Currently, the orphanage serves of the orphanage may send them bookstores nationwide. For in- is its influence, being en- issues raised during the session health and beauty products. Shop at fair trade in Calcutta, india, and is one of as a home for 80 children and to rosan Cruz at 4/F Benpres quiries and bulk orders, contact gaged in media and energy, with Dr. Googins as well as to outlets. Give low-maintenance potted plants. the many orphanages in Metro infants. Bldg., Exchange road, Pasig City the aBS-CBn Licensing Group and that to consider collec- strengthen the capacity of Lo- Or help others by giving to your favorite char- Manila that caters to the welfare Benpres employee-volun- on or before november 14, 2007 at 415-2272 locals 3626 and ‘Kokey’ kiddie shirt. P170 ity! of less-fortunate children. their teers served lunch to the children (Wednesday). tively focusing on just one pez Group CSr practitioners. 3602. Activity books. P34.75 each Dr. Bradley Googins cause (such as education or (V. Suquila) 10 LopezLinkNovember 2007 LopezLink November 2007 11

SPORTS Sudoku BY now, preparations should be in full swing LIFELONG WELLNESS & WELLNESS Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! for Christmas parties, reunions and what have Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 you. We have more gift suggestions courtesy CALENDAR para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa of aBS-CBn’s Licensing Group, especially bawat row, column at kahon. for those among us who have kids and teens Lopez Group Wellness Illness Prevention to shop for. For a different kind of Christmas Forum spending, we also have tips on how you can Dear Rosie Hosted by Cheryl Cosim put your money to good use—invest it, or ers—will hopefully be addressed in future issues. in the meantime, thank with guest doctors maybe even donate a portion of it to Lopez you again for making your thoughts known! basketball tourney umusad na! Group foundations. For starters, you can November 7, 2007 ooOoo donate your children’s old clothes, toys and I would like to register my protest over SkyCable’s planned phaseout Pinangungunahan ng team ng tMC, Cocoy Sulit ng ng Management Partners Meralco Little Theater books to the orphanage of the Missionaries of Etc and 2nd Avenue, among others. I will convince my wife (who Meralco ang sampung teams aBS-CBn, Gaylie Ella ng Group inc. na siyang man- for Charity which Benpres calendared to re- chose Sky) and my friends to join me in switching cable TV providers na magtatagisan ng galing FSCi, nick Cruz ng FPHC, gangasiwa at magpapatakbo visit on nov 17 (refer to story on p. 8). by January 2008. Thank you.—Eugene at lakas sa basketball court Francis Flores ng Soluziona ng liga ngayong taon. Pinan- today would also be a good time to drop SkyCable management’s response: “We recognize your disappointment sa susunod na dalawang at Macky de Lima ng First gunahan naman ni Oscar r. in at the Lopez Memorial Museum where the over the impending cancellation of some your favorite shows on SkyCable. Balfour na kumakatawan din Lopez Jr. ang ceremonial “Blur” exhibit is in full swing. in keeping with the theme of “Hybridity,” Please be assured that we are doing our best to give you new shows that are buwang liga. Kasama nito the five members of the Zero In consortium delve into “the notion of the bilang kasapi ng organizing toss. equally high in entertainment value, if not better. We hope, in time, these ang aBS-CBn, Philec, First GMs hold training session for chess crossbreed” in a collective “exploration of likeness and variance.” the will become some of your favorites as well. Starting January 1, 2008 you Philippine Holdings Corp. committee kasama si Hermes Unang nagharap ang First other exhibits in the different venues are also slated to open in november. if As part of child prodigy Paulo Bersamina’s preparation will enjoy six brand-new channels available only on SkyCable that will Miranda ng Benpres Hold- Gen at FSCI sa first game Walk the Talk prodigy you have balikbayan visitors, this annual collaboration among the country’s (FPHC), First Sumiden Cir- for his first stint in the Shell Active Chess grand finals (14-and-under age continue making your tV viewing as enjoyable as ever. We hope this puts November 10, 2007 best museums would be a good reintroduction to Filipino arts and culture. cuits inc. (FSCi), First Bal- bracket), the Meralco Chess Club conducted a training session through a to rest your worries/concerns. Should you need more information on the Exciting channel offerings are afoot as SkyCable says goodbye to Solar four, First Gen, Soluziona La Mesa Ecopark five-board simultaneous match on October 11, 2007. The Meralco “GMs” new channels, please call us anytime at 631-000 or email us at callcenter@ starting January 2008. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our who lent their time and talent in line with Acts 20:35 (“It is more blessed skycable.com. We will be more than happy to help in any way.” na bagong team na kasali kapamilya thelma Sioson San Juan for leading aBS-CBn Publishing to Mountain Trek Series to give than to receive”) were Edson Gonzales of Alabang Branch, Ronnie ooOoo ngayong taong ito, tollways new heights as its general manager, adding more titles to the Metro flagship. November 17, 2007 Dellota of Research and Development, Romy Aguilar of Call Center, Rolly Kindly feature “Pinoy Big Brother” and “Pinoy Dream Academy.” I Management Corp. (tMC) We wish her all the best. Mt. Banahaw, Quezon Sapalasan of Las Piñas Branch and Manny Benitez of Substation Process. heard at least one of these shows will start this October but I haven’t at Manila north tollways Meanwhile congratulations are in order to our very own Maria ressa read anything in LopezLink’s latest issue. Thanks!—Owing After the smoke from the five boards cleared, the nine-year-old La Sallite Corp. (MntC) na nuong and Dan Lachica: Maria was the awardee for broadcast journalism in the We share your excitement about “Pinoy Big Brother,” being dyed-in- 8th Stress Management registered an impressive score of three wins and two losses. (R. Sol Cruz) nakaraang taon ay nagsanib c Very Easy 2007 ten Outstanding Women in the nation’s Service (towns), along the-wool fanatics of this reality show as well. in fact, our regular “PBB” Program: with luminaries from such fields as science and medicine, environmental updates are back starting with this very same issue! pwersa upang agawin ang c Ballroom Dancing, Easy conservation, education, and arts and culture. Our Six Sigma champ Dan, ooOoo kampeonato sa Meralco. Tae-Bo and Yoga g Medium president of First Sumiden Circuits inc. (FSCi), on the other hand received It’s that time of the year again when we humble employees are wonder- nagkaroon ng maikling November 19, 2007 c Hard the Juran Medal from the Philippine Society for Quality for his “sustained ing how to spend our Christmas bonus. Any advice?—Joe role as an organizational leader, personally practicing the key principles of programa na pinanguna- Benpres Wellness Gym Lopez Group Foundation inc.’s Dulce Festin-Baybay says that those quality and demonstrating breakthrough management.” who want to spend Christmas “the CSr way” can do the following: buy han ng parade of colors ng G/F Benpres Building, mga team kasama ng kani- thank you for replying to the annual readers survey in august. We “green” bags and help the environment; go back to their roots and try to Ortigas Center discovered some surprising things about LopezLink and you! While taglish kanilang muse. Sinundan uplift the old neighborhood by doing advocacy work on the environment, remains your language of choice, only 55% of those surveyed this year education, etc.; buy clothes and books for orphans; or sign up for “adopt- naman nito ng invocation ni prefer its usage in the tabloid compared to 2005’s 69% and last year’s 62%. The Wellness Team’s Raffy M. Alunan III and FPHC’s Carey Lopez with Basketball Champion- a-Hometown-School” and help provide a public school with a Knowledge ross Hamo Jr. ng FPHC. Sa English on the other hand has been gaining ground, with a 45% rating this the First Balfour Team during the opening ceremonies. ship Game Channel Foundation satellite dish. year compared to 2005’s 31%. welcome remarks Wellness November 23, 2007 Answer to October puzzle ooOoo team chief rafael alunan ings at si Gani Velasquez ng kung saan nanalo ang FSCi Meralco Gym the survey respondents listed job openings in Lopez Group companies, If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions iii, kanyang binigyang-diin First Philippine infrastructure sa score na 59-51. Sa pangal- Solution, tips and computer program available training opportunities and health care tips as some of the things they’d like about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send to see more of in LopezLink. these and other suggestions—such as the ang kahalagahan ng pag- Development Corp. (FPiDC) awang laro ay tinalo ng team them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633-3520 or to DearRosie@ben- For more info, contact at www.sudoku.com use of larger fonts, and beefed up health and sports sections, among oth- pres-holdings.com. Maraming salamat! kakaroon ng mga ganitong bilang pinuno. Meralco ang FPHC sa score Gani Velasquez (634- wellness activities sa Lopez Kasunod nito ay ang oath na 93-72. Sa huling laro na- 3715) or Darlene Group. of sportsmanship na pinan- man ay tinalo ng Philec ang Lamis (631-6465), email PAKWELA Binigyan din ng recogni- gunahan ng team captain ng MntC sa score na 88-63. [email protected] Meralco chessers visit NBP inmates REDISCOVER THE NORTH tion ang mga team coordina- team Meralco na si Manny Maaring mag-log-on sa or darlenealpuerto@ The Meralco Chess Club was recently invited by Monsignor Bobby tors na sina Joel San Miguel Legaspi. inanunsiyo ang gameface.ph/mcbl.htm para yahoo.com. You may also Olaguer to play against his parishioners, the inmates of the New Bilibid Kuskos balungos Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. The trip, which was supported by mga teams na maglalaro sa sa mga resulta at huling visit www.lopezwellness. ng Meralco, Hyatt Basman Meralco HR head Ben Sapitula, saw the club notch nine wins, a draw and ukol sa ng First Gen, Bong arcan- opening day ni Miguel Pa- mga kaganapan ng mga laro. com. four losses against their opponents. Photo shows the group at the entrance ‘Rediscover Baguio’ gel ng MntC, aries Ortiz terno, presidente at director (Hermes Miranda) of the NBP. (Rolly Sol Cruz) campaign launched

COMPLEtE with fog, pine trees, moted as a jump-off point A Mt. Apo preview zigzag roads, strawberries and to tourist destinations in bonusMaGanDanG pagkakataon corporate bonds at equity-based even Kennon road’s famed lion, the Cordilleras like the na makapagbawas ng utang ang mutual funds. a “virtual Baguio” was launched rice terraces in Moun- pagtanggap ng Christmas bo- Sa halagang P10,000, by the Baguio Conventions and tain Province, am- Visitors Bureau (BCVB) during nus. Para sa nakakaluwag sa bu- makakabili ka ng shares sa buklao Lake, Balatoc Summer ’08 is best time to climb highest peak the 18th Philippine travel Mart at hay, ang bonus ay pagkakataon mutual funds at makikinabang Mines and La trinidad SM Megamall. Strawberry and flower upang dagdagan ang iniimpok, ka mula sa professional man- fixed din ang babayaran mo sa Mt. apo is not around 60-70 degrees. Without rope ters per hour during the night and view of Lake Venado and the ap- the “virtual Baguio” pavilion farms, said BCVB at para na rin makatulong sa agement at asset diversification loob ng lima hanggang sam- a walk in the park, harnesses, one has to cling to the early morning. Without a three-sea- proach to the summit. marked the start of BCVB and the executive director pung taon. ang pangit lang sa unlike Mt. Pulag. often prickly shrubbery to maintain son tent, moisture or rain will pen- Safety paramount mga nangangailangan. kung maganda ang reputasyon Baguio local government’s campaign amboy Guevarra. mga ito ay higit ang potensi- it was a tough balance. Sharp thistles and bladed etrate the tent and make life miser- in our meeting with PnOC Matapos magbayad ng ng kumpanyang napili mo. to lure tourists back to the country’s the campaign yal mong kumita sa stocks at climb after getting grass posed added risks but can be able. Duct tape is important in case officials led by the OIC resident utang, tumulong sa kapwa at nakalista sa mga diyaryo ang original premier destination. is also expected to mag-impok para sa mga emer- historical performance ng mga mutual funds. Pero kung wala Raffy M. Alunan III and Rico de Manzana in Mt. Apo. past the Macadac mitigated by work gloves and long- the tent is ripped or the rods bent by manager, alex Catacutan, we through the “rediscover the spark further interest gency, swerte ka kung meron mutual funds kaya makikita kang panahon magbantay sa north” program of Manila north in events like Panagbenga nursery’s forward sleeved tops. the wind. stressed that safety is paramount. ka pang pang-invest. Dapat ay mo kung aling mga funds ang merkado, maiging i-safety mo The following is Wellness Team edge. Undersecretary art Valdez it took nine hours to get to the Three peaks We would trade time for safety, tollways Corp. (MntC), builder Flower Festival and tossed Salad tarlac. all bu- aralin mo ang iyong investment maayos ang performance. na ang ipon mo. and concessionaire of the north reaus are under the umbrella head Rafael M. Alunan III’s and his team were right: climbing top and seven hours getting down. We scaled three peaks: Cotabato preferring to walk and rest longer Festival and up and coming tourist profile. Gaano katagal bago mo nirerekomenda ang equity- tandaan na ang stocks at Luzon Expressway (nLEX), the spots like tam-awan Village and organization north Philippines account of his group’s recon- Mt. Apo is more difficult than trek- this included time out for lunch peak, the tallest at approximately for as long as safe routes are found gustong makuha muli ang pera based mutual funds sa mga bago mutual funds ay para sa pang- campaign also hopes to reintroduce asin Hot Springs. Visitors Bureau. naissance climb up Mt. Apo, the king to Mt. Everest’s base camp. and many pit stops for the novato 2,971 meters; Central peak (approx. and enhanced by added safety mo? ito ba ay para sa pagko- pa lang nag-i-invest sa stock matagalang investment. Wala popular destinations like Burnham Lead partner “the mandate of the CVB is to country’s highest mountain, in One must have very strong lungs in the group (myself) to catch his 2,939 meters); and Davao peak (ap- measures such as rope harnesses, kolehiyo ng anak mo, pambili market upang maging pamilyar itong fixed na panahon na Park and Camp John Hay. as BCVB’s lead partner, MntC initiate events, conventions and con- September 2007. to scale the heights amidst thinning air, breath (on the way up) and regain prox. 2,917 meters). the conditions railings, steps, footpath improve- ng bahay o pang-retirement mo? sa galaw ng merkado. tataas at makakagarantiya kung kailan ka ‘North is closer than we think’ has expressed its confidence in the ferences. in the process, the people as well as sturdy hips, thighs, knees the strength in his legs (on the way were foggy at 5:05 p.m. on Septem- ments and others. Kung ang sagot ay lahat, maaga bababa rin kasi ang halaga ng kikita at kung magkano. Kung “the north has lost a lot of campaign especially now that the who go to these events discover the tHE recon party included three and ankles to the tackle the uneven down). the trek could have been ber 13 when we scaled the Cotabato the PnOC said it would clear and pa’y magsimula ka na ng iyong investment mo sa isang equity- hindi ka makatulog dahil sa its tourism power not only to the local government of Baguio City is destinations,” ticzon said. members of the Mt. Everest terrain. the steepness of the climb can faster were it not for the terrain’s peak. On a clear day one can see Cen- improve the designated trails, and pag-invest. based mutual fund. bumabagsak na presyo ng stock south but also to many parts of the aggressively working with BCVB the “rediscover the north” pro- team (Dr. ted Esguerra, Fred be aggravated by rain that loosens the condition and the extra care i took tral and northern Mindanao. provide the necessary assistance to Dahil napakababa ng inter- Kung wala kang panahon ng kumpanya mo, hindi ito ang country. the nLEX, fortunately, is and the city’s tourism council to gram harnesses the role of nLEX as changing that. People seem to be gateway to the region as well. Since Jamili and Pastor Emata), two soil and weakens the narrow footpaths, not to cramp up or twist an ankle. We woke up to a clear morning secure the routes and camping area. est rates sa kasalukuyan para sa para i-monitor at pag-aralan investment para sa iyo. bring back visitors to the city. ipamigay mo na lang ang realizing that the north is closer as part of the “rediscover the the rehabilitation of the nLEX, trav- on September 14. the Davao peak mga fixed-rate investments tu- ang investments mo, mas experienced mountaineers (Ber- increasing the risk of injury. Our campsite was in a valley sur- Due to the unusual weather pattern salapi sa mga foundations ng than we think,” MntC VP for north” program, MntC spearhead- eling to northern Luzon has become Nine hours to the top lad ng time deposits, savings ac- maigi na bumili ka na lang nie Calida, Lito Esperan), rico rounded by the peaks approximately gave us a good view of Davao Gulf and the onset of La niña, the safest counts at government securities, ng insurance or fixed pension Lopez Group at sigurado ka pa marketing renie ticzon said. ed the creation of seven conven- easier and faster. the shortened travel de Manzana, Mar Samarita and the slopes of Mt. apo, after the 150 feet above us. the winds were and the approach from Kapatagan. time to climb Mt. apo would be be- bidang-bida ang mga mas risky plan dahil sa mga ito, garan- kung saan napunta ito. (Carla Baguio, which is now only five tions and visitors bureaus (CVB) in time also made it more accessible me. nursery, were probably steepest at particularly brisk at 60-80 kilome- the Central peak offered a good tween april and May next year. na investments tulad ng stocks, tisado ang makukuha mo at Paras-Sison) to six hours away from Manila Pangasinan, Baguio, Subic, Clark, and enticing to tourists, visitors and using the nLEX, is also being pro- Cagayan, La Union, ilocos Sur and potential investors. (Kit Ventura) 1 LopezLinkopezLinkNovember 2007

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