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Intl. award for KCh’s Summer BWP …page 2 Holy Week in the city lineup…page 4 …page 12  Lopezlink April 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink April 2015  CLK named COO Dispatch from Japan ABS-CBN reports AMML chairs first ACT meeting for 2015 SIBUG BY: PHOTO AMALIA of ABS-CBN cess in overseeing strategy for- role in the successful turn- P2B net income mulation of SKY Cable Cor- around of SKY Cable Inc. and ABS-CBN Corporation re- from our cost management ini- will deliver even stronger re- poration, ABS-CBNmobile, ABS-CBN Interactive. ported P2 billion in net income tiatives. Production costs fell sults this year. I am particularly and ABS-CBN TVplus, the He started his career in SKY for 2014, equal with the previ- by 4.3% compared to 2013. excited about the prospects for recently launched digital TV in 1994, and became managing ous year’s net income which “ABS-CBN has further so- our digital TV initiative—we business of ABS-CBN. director of ABS-CBN Interac- was boosted by election-re- lidified its leadership in terms already have over 200,000 Katigbak, a member of the tive for six years. He was later lated spending. The company’s of national total day audience ABS-CBN TVplus boxes in ABS-CBN board of advisors, is appointed as COO of SKY EDC president Richard Tantoco (10th from left), CFO Nestor Vasay (12th from left) and VP Erwin Avante (8th AMML (standing) and the ASEAN ambassadors confer prior to heading to the formal session from left) with (l-r) Rod Morrison (PFI), Luis Elizaga (Security Bank Corp.), Willem van Nouhuys (ING Bank), revenues remained strong at share, which jumped from 42% the market and should hit our currently the president of SKY from 2005 to 2011. Cable and managing director of Katigbak completed an Jae Lemin (Herbert Smith Freehills), Joseph Lledo (BDO Unibank Inc.), Jorgen Kragh (Eksport Kredit Fonden), P33.5B. in 2013 to 44% in 2014,” he initial target of one million AMBASSADOR Manuel shortly after his arrival in Ja- Izlan Idris and new Thai Am- Bayan Holdings Corporation. Advanced Management Pro- Marina Kurkina (DZ Bank), Hinrich Holm (Norddeutsche Landesbank), Steven Mulder (ANZ Banking Group), “We are pleased with our added. set-up boxes by year-end. M. Lopez (AMML) chaired pan. At least three meetings bassador Sihasak Phuangketk- He has 20 years of experi- gram at Harvard Business Joseph Tisuthiwongse (Clifford Chance) and awarding ceremony host Jimmy Carr overall performance for 2014,” ABS-CBN’s total assets “Our O Shopping channel ABS-CBN Corporation has the year’s first meeting of the will be convened under the eow, who were attending their ence in financial management School and graduated from the said Aldrin Cerrado, the com- rose to P67.2B from P58.3B in was profitable last year—its first named Carlo L. Katigbak as ASEAN Committee in Tokyo six-month chairmanship of first ACT meeting. and business operations, cor- Ateneo de Manila University pany’s chief financial officer the previous year, while its eq- full year of operations—while its new chief operating officer (ACT) at his official residence the Philippines. The ACT brings together (COO). porate planning and general with a Bachelor of Science in International award for (CFO). “I am happy that our uity base rose to P26.9B from our educational theme park in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. AMML engaged fellow the embassies of ASEAN management. Management Engineering de- TV and studio businesses con- P25.9B in 2013. at the Fort Bonifacio Global Katigbak previously served AMML assumed the ASEAN ambassadors in an member states in Japan. Apart Katigbak has played a key gree. tinue to turn in strong results. Ron Valdueza, ABS-CBN City, KidZania, is expected as the head of ABS-CBN Ac- rotating chairmanship of the exchange of views on regional from serving as a forum for EDC’s Burgos Wind Project In addition, we are already Group CFO, stated: “I am to open for business this year,” ACT on January 1, 2015, issues and in mapping out discussion and coordination, beginning to reap the rewards confident that our company added Valdueza. (Kane Choa) taking over from Indonesia. It ASEAN’s calendar of activities the ACT promotes ASEAN FIRST Gen Corporation sub- during the PFI awarding cere- PFI described the BWP as The Lorraine Tower launched is his second stint as ASEAN for 2015. He also led the group interests and identity in Ja- sidiary Energy Development monies held recently in London. a groundbreaking project for chair in Tokyo, having first in welcoming new Malaysian pan. (Excerpted from tokyo. Corporation (EDC) earned PFI, a member of the global being the first wind farm proj- assumed the post in 2011 Ambassador Dato’ Ahmad philembassy.net) from Project Finance Interna- mass media and information ect financing in the Philippines First Gen attributable net The Proscenium at tional (PFI) the Asia-Pacific giant Thomson-Reuters, holds to reach financial close—a feat Renewables Deal of the Year the annual global PFI Awards achieved by EDC despite the First Filipina NDA grad dons rank as 2Lt. in PAF for its 150-megawatt Burgos to celebrate excellence in the fi- absence of an off-take agree- income up 64% to $193.2M Rockwell gets even better In a ceremony held at the female graduates of the acad- Wind Project (BWP). nancial industry. In PFI’s latest ment. Philippine Embassy in To- emy. She was given an award FIRST Gen Corporation re- “First Gen’s thrust to grow gas-fired project this year to ad- Filipino and foreign bankers awarding ceremonies, the BWP Located in Burgos, Ilocos AFTER successfully launch- able fire detec- kyo, AMML administered as an outstanding cadet as ported a $75.1 million, or 64%, its clean and renewable platform dress the power supply shortage as well as lawyers joined EDC stood out as the only project Norte, the BWP is the Philip- ing The Proscenium’s first three tion system to the oath-taking and don- well as a badge for excellence increase in net income attribut- has gained significant momen- and are progressing well with the officials, led by EDC president from the Philippines to make it pines’ biggest wind farm. (Joel towers—The Kirov and The safeguard the ning of rank of 2Lt. Karen in physical training. able to the parent from $118.1M tum in 2014. The Bacman and construction of the 414-MW and COO Richard Tantoco, to the coveted honor roll. Gaborni) Sakura in 2012 and The Lin- property. Eve Mante, the first Filipino The commencement cer- in 2013 to $193.2M in 2014. The Nasulo geothermal projects of San Gabriel natural gas plant coln in 2013—the introduc- The Lor- female graduate of Japan’s emonies of her batch of 492 improved financial performance EDC were positive turnaround to be operational in the summer tion of The Lorraine in March raine will have National Defense Academy graduates were graced by Jap- was driven by higher earnings stories for 2014 and, together of 2016. Despite the reduced again fulfills the Rockwell easy access to (NDA). anese Prime Minister Shinzo ABS-CBN president to media contributions from the Santa with the new 150-MW Burgos earnings from the Pantabangan promise of delivering only the the amenity 2Lt. Mante, who will join Abe and other dignitaries AMML administers the oath- Rita and San Lorenzo natural wind project, will increase rev- hydro plant, we hope to get mov- most premium living spaces. deck that will the Philippine Air Force, was including AMML. (Excerpted taking and donning of rank of gas power plants (the First enues moving forward. ing on our run-of-river projects students: Good values matter Like its neighboring towers, extend to a one of the first two foreign from tokyo.philembassy.net) 2Lt. Karen Mante Gen Gas Plants) and Energy “We are eager to deliver the in 2015,” First Gen president The Lorraine offers a balance of hectare of land ABS-CBN president and CEO “Your talent may win you Development Corporation’s fast-track 97-MW Avion natural Francis Giles Puno said. exquisite design and essential with a luxury Charo Santos-Concio stressed your dream. But only your geothermal plants. This was function. s w i m m i n g the importance of having good good values that will make partially offset by lower earn- Rising to 45 floors, The pool, children’s values in her keynote address you feel proud of yourself,” she ings contribution from First EDC posts 40% increase at the Pinoy Media Congress said. Lorraine presents only a few pool, day care FPH’s ‘Powered by Good’ Gen Hydro Power Corporation in recurring net income two- to four-bedroom units to center, gym Year 9 held at St. Paul Univer- Santos-Concio is one of due to lower water levels. a floor. Those seeking homes and spa, jog- sity Manila. the speakers in the event or- First Gen’s consolidated After discussing how tech- ganized by ABS-CBN and ENERGY Development Cor- mainly due to the absence of for their families will find The ging path, an outdoor court, brands and fine-dining restau- TVC wins a ‘Kidlat’ electricity revenues decreased nology has changed the way the Philippine Association of poration (EDC) posted a P9.2 any shortfall adjustments. Lorraine an ideal choice with pocket gardens and a lawn. rants. Among all the towers, slightly by $2.3M, or by 0.1%, THE “Powered by Good” BBDO Guerrero led by creative country’s most creative adver- media content is created and Communication Educators billion recurring net income at- “We are now realizing the its large, spacious cuts. The Proscenium prides itself The Lorraine is closest to these to $1,902.6M in 2014 from TVC of First Philippine Hold- chairman David Guerrero to tising work. consumed, Santos-Concio Foundation to help prepare tributable to equity holders of the benefits from investments The safety and security of on features such as a 550-seat culture and retail components. $1,904.9M in 2013. The First ings Corporation (FPH) was bring their vision to life. Check out the ‘Powered by advised the next generation of communication students for parent for 2014. The FY 2014 re- made for the Bacman plant re- occupants and guests of The performing arts theater and a Designed by “starchitect” Gen Gas Plants accounted recognized in the recent Kidlat “‘Good’ is the thread that Good’ TVC at https://www.you- mass communicators to be re- their future roles in the media. sult is 40% higher than the P6.6B habilitation works, the 150.0- Proscenium remains a top museum giving prominence to Carlos Ott, The Prosce- for $1,205.2M, or 63.3% of Awards held in Boracay. runs through every FPH effort,” tube.com/watch?v=Pxs0X-LXoHs sponsible communicators, and Resource speakers were posted in the previous year. The MW Burgos wind, and the priority with a CCTV system, the Lopez family’s collection of nium will soon transform the total consolidated revenues. The 100-second stop-mo- Agustines said of the “Powered to use media not to destroy but ABS-CBN executives, while record-high performance pri- 49.4-MW Nasulo geothermal highly competent and rigorously art and artifacts. Makati skyline into a spec- EDC’s revenues accounted tion clip, which was produced by Good” campaign in an in- to inspire. among the panelists were marily resulted from electricity projects,” EDC president and trained security personnel, 100% This is further complement- tacle like no other. (Karla for $651.7M, or 34.3%, of the by top agency BBDO Guer- terview last year. “It’s why First Promos & offers ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. Endrinal, Julie Ann Benitez, sales from the start of commercial chief operating officer Richard standby energy power and a reli- ed by a retail row with luxury Ong) total. FG Hydro contributed operations of its Bacman Plants Tantoco said. rero, won bronze in the Kidlat Gen and Energy Development president Ernie Lopez, ABS- Ginny Ocampo, Lui Andrada, $36.6M of revenues, or 1.9%. Awards’ Craft Category—Best Corporation are able to power Get fast broadband, HD cable CBN Film Productions Inc. Joyce Liquicia and Reily San- following their rehabilitation. EDC has likewise executed Lopez Group switches off for Earth The timely commissioning of the well the past 12 months with in Animation/3D Imaging. the country with clean, renew- (AFPI) creative director Van- tiago. Hour On March 28 at 8:30 p.m., the Lopez Group joined The TVC highlights the dif- able energy, why First Philec TV in just one SKYbundle! essa Valdez, AFPI consultant The students also had a Nasulo Geothermal Project also the earlier than expected re- the rest of the world in switching their lights off for one Experience 2 mbps fast- Super Saver Plan 1299 also Annual ferent FPH businesses and how produces the components of Angie Yu-Pineda, and ABS- dialogue with the ABS-CBN significantly contributed to the turn to service of the Yolanda- hour to raise awareness for planet Earth. Lopez Group speed unlimited Internet includes special access to these contribute to improving progress, why Rockwell Land CBN business units heads bosses led by Free TV head Meeting Dates record high income. damaged Leyte plants last May Foundation Inc. initiated this year’s Earth Hour activities by from SKYbroadband and 12 HBO Go, Fox Movies Play April 24: the life of the Filipino. It is pioneers living spaces where Linggit Tan-Marasigan, Deo ABS-CBN, Consolidated revenues 2014. putting up a 20’x20’ streamer in front of Benpres Building HD and 58 standard-defini- and iWantv!, giving each sub- Cory Vidanes. (Kane Choa) part of a campaign launched in people can enjoy an exceptional Dolphy Theater, 8am reached P30.9B in 2014, up by Inclusive of nonrecurring (in photo). Other Lopez Group companies and foundations tion channels from SKYcable scriber the best ways to enjoy May 5: EDC, Rockwell P5.2B or 20% from the P25.7B items, consolidated net income also displayed banners and tarpaulins at their buildings and 2014 to boost awareness of the lifestyle, why First Philippine with the new SKYbundles on-demand entertainment Tent, Makati, 10am in 2013. More than half of the attributable to equity holders office lobbies, including Lopez Inc., Lopez Holdings Corp., 54-year-old company and its Industrial Park creates jobs that SKY moves to ELJ Center May 13: Super Saver Plan 1299! Avail on their PC. Also available First Gen, increase was attributed to Bac- of the parent reached P11.7B, First Philippine Holdings Corp., First Gen, First Gas Power, subsidiaries among Filipinos. keep families together, and why of this service package from is SKYbundles Super Saver SKYCABLE Corporation is Reliance offices. They will be Rockwell Tent, 10am man at P2.8B. The successful 149% higher compared to the Energy Development Corp., Rockwell Land, ABS-CBN, First FPH chairman Federico R. First Balfour does everything moving to its new home effec- based on the sixth floor of the May 25: SKY for a one-time installa- Plan 999. (Dino Quizon) FPH, Rockwell commissioning of both the Na- P4.7B recorded in the previ- Philippine Industrial Park, First Balfour, Asian Eye Institute, Lopez, vice president Benjamin it can to build a better Philip- tion fee of P1,999 and get a For more info, log on to tive April 6, 2015. ELJ Communications Center Tent, 10am First Philippine Industrial Corp., Bayan Telecommunications, R. Lopez, Corporate Commu- pines.” May 27: sulo power plant and the Bur- ous year. The movement was WiFi modem and a SKYHD www.mysky.com.ph or call Included in the transfer within the ABS-CBN com- Rockwell Land, gos Wind project also added primarily driven by the P5.2B SKYcable, ThermaPrime, First Philec, Ang Misyon, Knowledge nications adviser Danny Gozo The Kidlat Awards spear- Digibox. For a monthly fee 381-0000 for Metro Manila, are the company’s current pound on Mother Ignacia St., Rockwell Tent, 9am Channel Foundation Inc. and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya and assistant vice president headed by the 4As Philippines’ May 28: revenues amounting to P0.7B increase in revenue and the of only P1,299, SKYbundles CAMANAVA and Rizal. Pasig City headquarters and Quezon City. Lopez Holdings, and P0.2B, respectively. P0.5B P1.9B net recovery on impair- Foundation Inc. As part of its awareness campaign, the OML Deedee Agustines had tapped Creative Guild honors the Power Plant Mall Cinema in higher electricity sales was ment for the Northern Negros Center held an open forum on climate change in Silliman 5, 9am also reported for Mindanao, Power Plant. University in Dumaguete. (Carlos Garcia Campos) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink April 2015 Councils Lopezlink April 2015  couch potato treats HR Updates PR Challenge Cinema One Originals ‘Mater Dolorosa’ HR Council’s 1Q GMM tackles leads digital movie purchases corporate sustainability By Dimpy Jazmines AFTER the phenomenal suc- title that became available on One channel head Ronald Ar- topic with her talk on Corpo- cess of the Cinema One Origi- iTunes. guelles. ness updates on the Lopez rate Sustainability 101. nals “That Thing Called Tadhana,” “I am proud that Cinema One is “Mater Dolorosa” features a star- Group. Guest speaker Bing Decena, another Cinema One Originals able to provide an alternative line- studded cast led by Gina Alajar, For this quarter’s operations manager of so- film, “Mater Dolorosa,” has become up of movies that suits the taste of Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda, GMM, the key topic cial enterprise Custom Made the top Filipino movie released on our audience. ‘Mater Dolorosa’ is an Phillip Salvador, Jason Abalos, that was tackled with the Crafts Center, shared her orga- iTunes since it became available edgy family drama that is well-re- Carlo Aquino, Felix Roco, Cogie help of invited resource nization’s experience on creat- in January 2014 as one of ABS- ceived locally and has bagged ma- Domingo, Rosanna Roces, Alwyn speakers was the link of ing an enterprise development CBN’s offerings on the music and jor awards in various prestigious Uytingco, Mercedes Cabral and HR and corporate sus- program when they empowered ABS-CBN Corporation was declared Company of the Year 2nd runner-up movie purchasing site. local award giving bodies. Its suc- Evelyn Vargas. tainability. - indigenous communities to cre- “Mater Dolorosa,” a family cess does not surprise me because It is available on iTunes in at $3.99 for rent. It is also avail- Corporate sustainabili ‘Wansapanataym’ with ate marketable woven products. drama film by Adolf Alix Jr., is the film’s story is impeccable. It is the Philippines and the US for able for $9.99 (SD version) and is ty is a responsible business ABS-CBN, EDC combine for 24 Quills Meanwhile in “Building ‘CocoJul’ rules! the first Cinema One Originals what viewers enjoy,” said Cinema $12.99 (HD version) and is priced priced at $2.99 for rent. THE Lopez Group HR Council approach that creates long-term Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ “Wansapanataym” held its first general membership consumer and employee value Sustainable Communities,” ABS-CBN and Energy Devel- summer special reigned as the most-watched TV meeting (GMM) for 2015 at the through “green” strategies. Aimed Paola Savillo, product develop- opment Corporation (EDC) program on its pilot episode. According to data Sarah G, Rey Valera bag major wins at MYX music awards Energy Development Corpora- towards the natural environment, ment head and cofounder of combined for a total of 24 rec- from Kantar Media, “Yamishita’s Treasures” scored tion offices in One Corporate it also takes into consideration Habi Footwear, talked about ognitions at the recent 13th a national TV rating of 27.4%, which is almost SARAH Geronimo emerged as to an OPM icon who has made a shone strong con- and Jay-R in the Favorite Male Plaza, Pasig City on March 19, how a business operates in the her entrepreneurial journey of Philippine Quill Awards. ABS- 9 percentage points higher compared to its ri- the big winner at the 10th MYX great impact on the music indus- tenders Lyca Gai- Artist category. Daniel also bagged 2015. About 55 employees rep- social, cultural and economic en- a business that started from a CBN also copped the Company val program in GMA, “Ismol Family” (18.7%). Music Awards (MMA) after scor- try. ranod, Kathryn Favorite Song for “Simpleng Tulad resenting various Lopez Group vironment. school project. Savillo and a few of the Year 2nd runner-up plum Joining Coco and Julia in this “Wansapanataym” ing four awards, including Favor- Richard Poon, KZ Tand- Bernardo, Lustre Mo.” companies attended the event. First Philippine Holdings friends sought underprivileged in the International Association special are Eddie Garcia, Bing Loyzaga, Angel ite Artist, Favorite Female Artist, ingan, Angeline Quinto, and Maja Salva- Gloc-9 also added two MYX Lopez Holdings Corpora- Corporation chief sustainability communities and made them of Business Communicators Aquino, Noni Buencamino, Arron Villaflor, Ryan Favorite Music Video for “Tayo” Erik Santos, Kyla, Christian dor in the Favorite trophies to his collection after tion SVP for HR Pinky Diokno officer Agnes de Jesus shared to sustainable partners in a thriv- Philippines’ annual awards pro- Bang, Marlan Flores and Alonzo Muhlach. and Favorite Remake for “Maybe Bautista and Vina Morales New Artist cat- bagging Favorite Urban Video for opened the GMM by welcoming the participants an in-depth ap- ing business of making signa- gram that recognizes the best This Time.” united on stage for a spe- egory. “Businessman” and Favorite Col- the participants and sharing busi- preciation of the GMM’s main ture shoes from recycled cloth. communication programs and The Pop Princess remains as cial tribute to the legend- De- laboration with Regine Velasquez works in the country. Team EDC’s (l-r) Frances Ariola, Toni Nieva, Norreen Bautista, Atty. Jas the artist with the most number of ary hit maker. spite his no- for “Takipsilim.” The “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Almogino, Ivy Henson and JP Tiglao wins in MMA history as she raised MMA newcomers James show status, For the complete MMA results, Bring your recyclables to the BBC drive! Tayo Na” campaign chipped in her total of trophies to 23. Reid and Nadine Lustre, Daniel Pa- log on to MYXph.com. AS the world celebrates Earth the BBC: batteries on April 13; April 22, 1970 is considered three citations after winning in “Pinoy Big Brother Online The “Heartthrobs on 30” Meanwhile, the MYX Magna took home Favorite Media dilla bested Day on April 22, kapamilya will electronic waste such as comput- “the birth of the modern envi- the Advocacy Communication, Bahay ni Kuya” bagged awards internal online contest for em- Award was given to singer-song- Soundtrack for “No Erase,” Reid, rap go beyond helping clean up ers, copiers, cellphones and TV ronmental movement,” when Marketing Communication and in Advertising Campaigns, ployees received an award for writer Rey Valera. The MYX Mag- while “The Voice Kids” Season 1 artists Gloc- Alex Gonzaga the planet through the Lopez sets on April 14; toners on April 20 million Americans joined Multi-Audience Communica- Marketing Communication, successfully putting the spot- na Award is a recognition awarded finalist Darren Espanto - out 9 and Abra, Group’s annual recyclable collec- 15; other waste such as used tires rallies all over the US to push tion categories, while ABS-CB- and Digital Communication light on ABS-CBN employees is ‘fun yet tion event (RCE). on April 16; and used papers for a “healthy, sustainable en- Nmobile was awarded in the Ad- Channel categories. aged 30 and above. The five-day collection drive and cartons, aluminum cans, vironment.” This eventually re- vocacy Communication category DZMM’s “RED Alert 2014” ABS-CBN Global Ltd. sub- fierce’ in organized by the Benpres Build- used PET plastic bottles and old sulted in the formation of the for its “Yolanda Story: Becoming won in the Multi-Audience sidiary E-Moneyplus Inc.’s re- Vice Ganda returns to the Big Dome ing Council (BBC) will be held clothes on the last day, April 17. US Environmental Protection a Relief SIM all in the Service of Communication category; add- mittance brand myREMIT took VICE Ganda makes a grand “The concert will not just re- Text… Yung Totoo: Vice Ganda sa debut album at the back of the Benpres Build- Funds raised from the RCE Agency as well as the passage the Filipinos” campaign. ing to ABS-CBN’s haul was the home its first Philippine Quill Bearwin is first Lucky SKYcable Corporation, the commuter safety mobile app, Award, in Marketing Commu- comeback at the Araneta Colise- quire SPG (strict parental guid- Araneta!” in 2010. ALEX Gonzaga shows off her ing in Ortigas. will go to Tahanang Walang of the US Clean Air, Clean ABS-CBN Philharmonic Or- “PasaHero” which earned a dis- nication, for its “Pamilya Ko, Bu- um for his fourth major solo con- ance), it will be SSSSSPG,” he “Vice, Gandang-Ganda sa Sarili vocal prowess via her bubbly, fun Employees are enjoined to Hagdanan Inc. which runs a Water, and Endangered Species Star to win P1M chestra’s “Spotlight Series: The tinction in the CSR category. hay Ko” campaign. Bearwin Meily always fails to predict the amount cert titled “Vice, Gandang-Ganda added. sa Araneta: Eh di Wow!” is under and easy-listening debut album “I bring their recyclables accord- home for orthopedically handi- acts. Earth Day became a global Music of Ryan Cayabyab” and ABS-CBNmobile won in the Lastly, ABS-CBN’s 2013 his briefcase contains whenever a fellow Lucky sa Sarili sa Araneta: Eh di Wow!” Vice’s last show at the Araneta the production of Star Events and am Alex G” released by Star Mu- ing to the schedule laid out by capped persons in Cainta, Rizal. event in 1990. “Mga Kwento ng Kasiyahan: The Social Media Programs category, annual report took home a Star plays in “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.” That on May 22. Coliseum was the highest-earn- ABS-CBN Events, stage direction sic. ABS-CBN Grand Kapamilya while the “Pamilya OnGuard” Quill award in the Publication changed when his briefcase number 14 contained The Kapamilya star said the ing concert staged by a local art- of Paul Basinilio, TV direction of “My album is just like me—fun Give a theme to the Palaro, win Weekend” were each recognized campaign was awarded in the category. the jackpot, making him the first celebrity -mil concert will shock the audience ist in 2013, “I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Bobet Vidanes and musical direc- yet fierce. I just don’t want people in the Special Events—Exter- Advertising Campaigns category. Meanwhile, EDC’s 2013 an- lionaire this season. It was an intense game as it with its stage set in the middle of sa Araneta.” His two previous hit tion of Marvin Querido. to discover that I can sing. I want a dinner treat worth P5,000! nal category. TheKapamilya network’s 2013 nual report and leaders’ assembly boiled down to only two amounts—P100,000 the Big Dome and the high-tech concerts were “The Unkabogable For tickets, call 911-5555 or log them to enjoy and connect to the DO you think you can come Play,” and this came at a time well Club, Makati. The “60 Years: Kwento Natin Christmas station ID, “Mag- picked up an Award of Excel- and P1M. Excitement filled the studio as host special effects showcase. Concert” in 2011 and “May Nag- on to www.ticketnet.com.ph. songs so much that they can sing up with the theme that will when we were familiarizing our- To join, email to namethat- Ito” event that preceded the kasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko lence each. The company also Luis Manzano finally opened Bearwin’s briefcase. along with me,” said Alex. be chosen for the next Lopez selves with the newly-cascaded [email protected] your Grand Kapamilya Weekend (Pagbangon version),” added an- collected two Merit awards for Catch “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” weekday The “I am Alex G” album has six Group Palaro? Lopez Values. theme suggestion, a short ratio- won in the Employee Engage- other award in the Audio/Visual its 2013 annual report design and afternoons at 5 p.m. on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya ‘Bridges of Love’ sizzles on primetime, grips tracks: “Di Ko Akalain,” “Alam Mo The HR Council is preparing to This year, we are looking for a nale why you picked that theme, ment category. category. “Helen” video. Gold! Na ‘Yan,” “Boyfriend,” “Break Na hold the Lopez Group Palaro this new theme that also touches on and your name, company and viewers’ interest with fierce, fast-paced narrative Tayo!,” “Goodbye Kiss” and the car- June 2015. Held every four years, the Lopez Values, but also has contact number. “BRIDGES of Love” starring Jeri- tragedy and now bridged by their nightly upswing in national TV rier single “Panaginip Lang.” All Biz Excellence the sports fest unites the Lopez to be fit, fresh and relevant for all This contest is open to employ- KCh Holy Week six tracks have minus-one versions cho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and growing fascination over an al- ratings since its mid-March pre- Group companies in a Values- Lopez Group employees in 2015. ees from companies belonging in the album. schedule Maja Salvador has quickly caught luring club dancer named Mia miere. It scored national TV rat- filled celebration of competitive- The winner whose entry gets to the Lopez Group. There is no May 8 deadline set for This Lenten season, Knowledge Channel airs “I am Alex G” is available at the attention of TV viewers with (Maja). ings of 21.9%, 24.4%, 24.4% and ness, winning, teamwork and fun. chosen will win an exclusive din- limit to the number of entries one special features that not only inform or educate record bars nationwide for only its daring, fast-paced storytelling Based on data from Kantar Me- 24.1% on the rest of its first week. During the last sports fest in ner experience worth P5,000 in can send. Send in your entries by on Filipino Holy Week practices, but also provide P199. Digital tracks can also be LAA 2014 nominations of the lives of two brothers Gael dia, “Bridges of Love” has kept the Its competing program on GMA, 2011, the theme was “Values at Rocky’s Cafe and Bar in Rock- 11 a.m. of April 15, 2015. viewers an opportunity to reflect. On March 30, ( Jericho) and Carlos (Paulo) who audience awake despite its late- “Second Chances,” lagged behind downloaded worldwide via online THE Lopez Achievement egories: Customer Focus, Busi- Meanwhile, the LAA project 10pm, and March 31, 1pm, “Mabuhay, Lolo Kiko!” were unfortunately separated by a night time slot as proven by its with 13.6%, 12.3%, 14.1% and music stores such as iTunes and Awards (LAA) has been instru- ness Management, Operations management will conduct free produced by Jesuit Communications ( Jescom) 14.8%. mymusicstore.com.ph. Mamou too! feast awaits ‘kapamilya’ from EDC mental in recognizing outstand- Management, Human Resource nomination clinics on April 29 captures touching moments during Pope Francis’ Viewers are in for a steamier SHALIMAR On Patalinghug’s limit to what you can achieve as ing team and individual achieve- Focus, Corporate Image-build- at 2 p.m. at the FPH 4/F board- visit to the Philippines. On March 30, 1pm, and treat as the plot thickens. How will tribute to her son was selected as long as you put your heart into ments in the Lopez Group. To ing, and Public Responsibility. room. The clinics aim to guide March 31, 10:40pm, Jescom’s “Kalbaryo” delves the brothers fight for the girl they the winner of this year’s edition it,” she added. date, the LAA has already been Deadline for submission of the nominees in coming up with into the stories of people who endured and over- love? Will their love for Mia be the of the LopezLink “Ano’ng Kwento Patalinghug, an admin as- conferred on 81 team winners nominations is on May 8, 2015 well-written entries and under- came suffering; it also features reflections from cure or the poison of their brother- ng Graduation Mo” contest. sistant from Energy Develop- and 19 special awardees includ- at 12 noon. stand the basic guidelines and Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. For the complete hood badly wounded by the past? Patalinghug told Kyle An- ment Corporation’s Mainte- ing six individual winners. Get a nomination form from best practices in filling up the lineup, visit lopezlink.ph. Find KCh on SKYcable Catch the extraordinary fight for gelo that his graduation from nance department in Leyte, has For this cycle, the achieve- your HR department or request nomination forms. Ch. 7, Destiny Cable (with digibox) Ch. 7, ABS- family, identity and love in “Bridges high school is “just the begin- been with the company for 23 ment must have been complet- from the program management For more info, call Karen Ven- CBN TVplus Ch. 5 and in other channel assign- of Love,” weeknights after “Forev- ning” and that with faith and years. She won a lunch treat for ed in 2014. at lopezachievementawards@ tura at tel. nos. 449-6043, 638- ments in more than 130 cable services. (Niña de ermore” on ABS-CBN Primetime belief in himself, he can con- six at Mamou too! restaurant in An achievement may be nom- gmail.com orKAVentura@ 4389 or 0917-5561684. (Karen Sagun) Bida. quer the world. “There is no Power Plant Mall. inated in one or more award cat- fphc.com. Ventura)  Lopezlink April 2015 Lopezlink April 2015  L-R: Museum director Cedie Lopez By Carla Paras-Sison Vargas addresses the crowd during the opening reception of ‘Propaganda’; Ethel Villafranca, Cedie Lopez Vargas, Ernest Escaler of Gourmet Farms, Cris Concepcion of Samsung, guest artists History unbroken, though Joey Cobcobo, Nunelucio Alvarado and Alvin Yapan, OJ Salubayba and Ricky Francisco; Cobcobo (right) with the collection moves papermaker Asao Shimura; Alvarado and his work ‘Rompagon ang Mga THE impending transfer of the feel responsible. It’s a others by building on its rich Sakon’; Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s Lopez Museum and Library to treasure that has no archives that have been incorpo- ‘Per Pacem et Libertatem’ (1903), Makati is getting researchers equal in the sense that rated in practically every visual oil on canvas; War-era poster ‘The all jittery. They have long relied what we have in the arts exhibit it has mounted in Fighting Filipinos’ by Manuel Rey Isip on the library for their schol- Lopez Museum, you the last 12 years. arly needs, completing literature won’t find anywhere “We do not exhibit art pieces review, cross referencing and else—the books, the on a whim. Every exhibit is well resenting the United States. replica Igorot village, populated casualties mounted and accounts nila, which gutted the Ayunta- agree with the second defini- daridad is currently on exhibit Villafranca pointed to a TRUTH... documentation for term papers, paintings, everything.” thought out and conveys strong Its message: the Philippines by Igorot tribesmen—hauled of brutality and atrocities from miento. tion. But there was a time when at the Lopez Museum. collection of editorial cartoons, from page 1 theses and dissertations. OML also looks messages backed by archival needed the benison of US colo- from the Cordilleras and both sides made news headlines. The Hidalgo painting may “propaganda” not only didn’t Beside the magazine in a drawn by the late cartoonist Li- But Lopez Museum ex- forward to a bigger materials. That is part of our Commissioned by the US nial rule under its policy of “be- brought to St. Louis. Like A few years later, the Hidalgo be gone, but the issue of Filipi- have a pejorative connotation, display case is a Spanish-lan- borio Gatbonton, published in ecutive director Cedie Lopez Lopez Museum that commitment to nation building, government, the painting is nevolent assimilation” because visitors to a zoo, Americans painting graced the legislative nos being unfit for self-govern- it was very much a part of Fili- guage newspaper, La Indepen- the 1960s by the now-defunct Vargas says: “We will try to keep can rightfully display which we, as part of the Lopez a study by Felix Resurrección Filipinos were supposedly unfit watched from a viewing stand hall of the Ayuntamiento build- ment is still very much around, pino nation-building. dencia (Independence), founded Manila Chronicle newspaper. the library open for as long as more of its archival Group, consciously present to Hidalgo, a celebrated Filipino for self-government, as asserted as the Igorots slaughtered dogs ing in Intramuros, home of the as Lopez Museum curators In the 19th century, as after the Philippine declaration A strong critic of the late reasonably possible.” and visual arts collec- the public,” she said. artist. His contemporary was by then US president William and performed their rituals. Philippine Assembly. The leg- Ethel Villafranca and Ricky the Philippine economy was of independence in 1898 by dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the The transition is happen- our understanding of the nuances tion. “We should give it a sense of For his part, OML wants the more famous Juan Luna. McKinley. At the time, the US govern- islature was formed by the US Francisco have found out while opened to international trade, General Antonio Luna, the then Lopez-run Chronicle was ing in the background for now. of a different community, and es- permanence. I realize our space is LopezLink readers to know: It illustrates the Philip- The final product, “Per Pa- ment was trying to justify its colonial government in 1907 putting together the museum’s the nouveau riche began to hot-headed chief of the nascent padlocked by the government There is much planning and tablish linkages with new partners limited, but we should have more “The museum is very impor- pines, symbolized by a Malay cem et Libertatem” (“For Peace decision to annex the Philippines to allow Filipinos limited self- current exhibit, simply named travel abroad or sent their sons Philippine Army. after Marcos declared martial organizing to ensure that all in the area,” she said. space.” tant to the life of a country like woman holding a bolo pointing and Liberty” in Latin), made its and its war with Filipino revolu- rule—under American tutelage. Propaganda. to study in Europe, where they Stemming from his experi- law on September 23, 1972. Its archival materials, artifacts and Lopez Group chairman emer- To continue serving its cli- the Philippines. The museum downward—a sign of surrender. debut at the 1904 Saint Louis tionaries pursuing Philippine The painting today exists Aside from historical docu- absorbed contemporary ideas. ence as a member of the Pro- headquarters then was Ben- paintings are correctly preserved itus Oscar M. Lopez (OML), entele of scholars and serious and library has maintained its With her left hand she offers an Exposition in the US. There, the independence. The American only in historical photos. It was ments, paintings and other ar- “The fresher climate paganda Movement and a La pres Building. Jeepney drivers and protected before they get who chairs the museum’s board researchers from all around the country’s identity and continu- olive branch to a Joan of Arc-like fair’s organizers also devoted a public was growing weary of the destroyed during World War tifacts, the exhibit also features spawned an important species Solidaridad contributor, Luna from that decade plying the packed and physically trans- of trustees, hopes that the move globe, Vargas hopes to make ity through time. Our history is maiden holding the US flag, rep- section of the park and built a Philippine-American War as US II, in the 1945 Battle of Ma- contemporary works from art- known as the ilustrados—an felt that a paper was needed to Pasig route still remember the ferred. Some are going to stor- to Makati will make its invaluable digitized resource materials very important. There is nothing ists Nune Alvarado, Santiago intelligentsia of lawyers, doc- solidify the gains of the Philip- building by its old name, the age while others will move to a collection “more accessible to more from the library more acces- like what you have in the mu- Bose, Joey Cobcobo, Don Sa- tors, scholars, artists, journalists pine Revolution in the minds Chronicle Building. temporary space that will house people not only of this country, but sible in the future, with tech- seum to show continuity from lubayba and Alvin Yapan. and other professionals with no Depicted in the editorial of the new Filipino nation. the museum, before the even- for foreigners to view also.” nology partnerships under way. the Spanish period, and even The exhibit is the end of a stake in the preservation of an cartoons were issues that still Among its staff was soldier tual transfer to their permanent Viewing it as a legacy of his Despite the growing popular- earlier, up to the present time. chapter for the Lopez Museum as antiquated Spanish imperial cause exasperation among and writer Jose Palma, who home: The Proscenium. father, the late nationalist and ity of e-books, OML says muse- We have many artifacts dug up it will be its last at Benpres Build- structure,” wrote the late Amer- Filipinos today, such as ram- wrote the original Spanish lyr- Vargas is looking forward industrialist Eugenio H. Lopez ums and libraries will still have a from different places showing ing (see sidebar story). Later this ican journalist Stanley Karnow pant corruption and politicians ics of the Philippine national to getting to know the new Sr., OML is passionately com- role to play. ancient art, including Chinese year, the museum will move to a in his Pulitzer Prize-winning making empty promises come anthem, published in La In- community which will host the mitted to preserve the museum “Look at all the libraries in ceramics. We go beyond that.” temporary location at Rockwell book “In Our Image: America’s elections. “If you put your hand dependencia on September 3, museum. and library at all cost. the world. No matter how mod- That is why the Lopez Mu- Center in Makati City, where it Empire in the Philippines.” over the dates, you will feel that 1899. Another staffer, academi- “In many ways, the com- “The idea is to preserve what ern communication technologies seum will always deserve public will stay until its new home at The “Elite conservatives, seeking those editorial cartoons were cian Epifanio de los Santos, is munity we find ourselves in will we have for posterity. In that sense, become, they are there for people support. It is the means to un- Proscenium is completed. The ex- to be treated as Spaniards, they drawn only yesterday,” said Vil- better known to Filipinos today determine the programming of no matter what the cost would be, to visit, to take a look at the derstand the unbroken history hibit will run until May 30. agitated at first for assimilation lafranca. by the initials EDSA. museum offerings. In a broad we have to maintain the museum. books, at the artifacts, and the art. of the Philippines, putting pres- The power of the pen rather than independence.” “Of course, there have been a Francisco and Villafranca sense, we will keep to what we Since I was partly responsible for It will always be there.” ent-day Filipinos in touch with Merriam-Webster Diction- In 1872, Filipino émigrés in lot of changes,” Francisco quickly originally thought of an exhibi- are doing here (in Pasig). At the buying the books with my dad The Lopez Museum has suc- the life and culture that came ary defines “propaganda” as “the Europe formed a lobby group, added, referring to the gains tion to commemorate the 70th same time, we will be deepening in the States and in Europe, I cessfully differentiated itself from before their time. spreading of ideas, information, El Movimiento de Propaganda anniversary of the Battle of made over the last century. “We or rumor for the purpose of help- (The Propaganda Movement), Manila and the end of World have more freedoms today, and ing or injuring an institution, a to press Spain for reforms in War II. “We’ve had these Japa- hopefully people will use those cause, or a person.” It also defines the Philippines. Among its il- nese and American World War freedoms to create change.” the word as “ideas or statements lustrious members were Jose II-era posters—which are very But freedom won’t be enough, that are often false or exagger- Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Gra- rare—and they have never been according to Villafranca. “We are The hospital for paintings ated and that are spread in order ciano Lopez Jaena and several shown before,” Francisco said. all at fault, partially because of NICKNAMED by its employ- and use them to remove the dust, 80%, they open the to help a cause, a political leader, others. But the exhibit soon took the choices we make,” she said, ees as “the hospital for paint- dirt and accretions that have ac- dome’s vents to release a government, etc.” In 1889, they launched a Top row, l-r: Jun Catambay, Cedie Lopez Vargas, Ricky Francisco, Gerry Marquez, Domingo Magaling and Romeo Jalandoni Jr.; 2nd row, l-r: Iday Marpa, Tina a life of its own. “We realized referring to the country’s prob- ings,” the Roberto M. Lopez cumulated on the paintings. the moisture. Modrigo, Rod Enano, Ric Calizon, Mark Cel Manalili, Gerald Solano, Kristine Pastrana and Mercy Servida; Seated, l-r: Kinna Mae Kwan, Gianpaolo Arago, Filipinos—especially those Spanish-language magazine, La during research that we have lems. “We fought hard for our Conservation Center of the Lo- Cleaning the painting is the The painting is Marga Villanueva, Thea Garing, Fanny San Pedro, Grace de Leon and Maita Reyes; Front row: Peter Natividad and Larry Makasiar who are weary of the deceit that Solidaridad (Solidarity), which ​Chief conservator Maita Reyes​ (left)​ checks propaganda materials from freedom and our right to vote pez Museum is one place where first step, but the artwork can have placed on top of blot- often characterizes politics in became the organ of the lobby the acidity of the canvas the Spanish colonial period, but a lot of us don’t think much you can send your Amorsolos problems hidden from the naked ting paper to absorb the Philippines—would readily group. A rare copy of La Soli- propaganda from the time of about the choices we make. We when they become “ill.” eye. “Like a person, you might the acids from the painting. This said. “If there are brown spots on Milestones the 1986 snap elections,” said would like our viewers to learn Maita Reyes, the center’s seem okay, but your blood sugar process is done several times the artwork, we can remove the Villafranca. from the past so that we can chief conservator, said a doctor is high,” Reyes said. That is why until the pH level of the painting cause of that, which is the molds, And then came another— make informed choices that af- for paintings doesn’t just restore one has to make sure the artwork hits seven—the neutral reading. but we need not remove the and depressing—realization. fect our future.” but also conserves them. A is chemically stable—meaning, The ‘Vicki Belo’ stage brown spots. It’s like if you have The Lopez Museum movement “We could see that a lot of There is also another critical restorer simply patches things there are no acids cutting the A painting also has to be freckles, you can have it removed element: How those choices THE first home of the Lopez It was during its tenure on so the museum moved to the ed anew by implementing a pres- It was also in Benpres problems facing the nation 100 up, but the problem returns. painting’s fibers and making the physically stable, meaning the by Vicki Belo, but it doesn’t mean will be shaped depend primar- Museum was located next to Lancaster St. that the museum Benpres Building in Ortigas in ervation program and, under the Building that the Roberto M. years ago are still the country’s How to heal a painting artwork brittle and thin. cracks and tears are patched up. that if you have such marks then ily on the press—as the pen did the home of founder Eugenio started publishing Filipiniana the mid-1980s. The Lancaster guidance of Roberto M. Lopez, Lopez Conservation Center problems now,” said Francisco. Before a painting enters the A humidifying dome is low- Reyes places Japanese tissue pa- you are (physically) unstable.” in the days of La Solidaridad Lopez Sr. (EL Sr.) on Lan- material for the use of scholars St. building, which was designed acquiring modern Filipino art. was established in 2002, in William Howard Taft saw laboratory proper, something ered over a painting lying atop per in a blender, reducing it to a The last step is protection, and La Independencia—simply caster St. near EDSA Pasay. and the general public, includ- by Angel Nakpil, was eventu- On the 100th year of Phil- memory of EL Sr.’s youngest quickly the kind of Filipino has to die first—the molds and a table and seals the painting pulp, coloring it the same shade which means putting coating because of its wide reach. The four-story building was ing “The Philippine Insurrection ally demolished. Of Nakpil’s ippine independence in 1998, son who passed away in 1992; political leaders that he had to other foreign elements that within its controlled environ- as the area near the crack and or varnish to shield the paint- “The press has the power home to EL Sr.’s collection of Against the US” edited by Renato works, still extant today are the the museum put out “Hidalgo became ISO-certified in 2003, tive volume, “Unfolding: Half a work with shortly after he took have developed on its surface. ment. Then Reyes’ assistants uses it to patch up the painting. ing from light. to shape popular opinion and hundreds of rare Filipiniana Constantino, in 1972, and “Juan National Press Club building in and the Generation of 1872.” a first for a Philippine museum; Century of the Lopez Memorial up his post in 1901 as the Phil- The painting goes into a fu- bring out a machine that pumps If the painting as a whole is too Once the painting is clean, make something happen,” said books, manuscripts, maps, ar- Luna: The Filipino as Painter” by Manila and the PLDT building The 320-page book by painter- and embarked on its digitiza- Museum and Library.” ippines’ first American civilian migation chamber, a special cre- moisture into the dome. weak, the entire artwork is rein- chemically and physically sta- Francisco. “I hope that journal- cheological artifacts and fine Santiago A. Pilar in 1980. on Dela Rosa St., Makati. author Alfredo Roces became tion project in 2004. In 2013, the museum at- colonial governor. To him, they ation of Reyes. When the molds Reyes puts in a hygrometer forced with lining at the back. ble, enhanced if need be, and ists and writers will have the arts. At the time, the collection The salty sea air off Manila At its new home on the the latest addition to the grow- The museum celebrated its tracted more patrons by estab- were “intriguing politicians, have been removed, it is time which measures the amount of Then comes the “Vicki Belo” protected, then your painting clarity of intent and integrity was valued at about P2 mil- Bay was deemed deleterious to ground floor of the Lopez Group ing list of Filipiniana titles first half-century in 2010 with lishing its own museum and without the slightest moral to bring out arm-length cotton moisture in the dome. Once stage, which is called aesthetic gets a new life. (Excerpted from to make positive change for our lion. the delicate works of art and headquarters, the museum start- published by the museum. an exhibit and a commemora- library membership program. stamina, and nothing but per- swabs, dip them into solvents the measurement reads around unity. “This is optional,” Reyes www.bworldonline.com) sonal interests to gratify.” country.”  Lopezlink April 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink April 2015  PHOTO BY: PHOTO JAYSON FERARIZA Service to Filipinos On the Shelf is LGFI legacy to Ongoings PCCM Lopez Group Foundation ‘Pitik-Bulag,’ Inc. (LGFI) was feted as it even nostalgia. ended its term as private sector Featured in the exhibi- by Virgilio S. representative in the Philippine tion is Texts, a folio of prints Almario Country Coordinating Mechanism by eight artists—Holly PUB - (PCCM) of the Global Fund to Fight Downing, Michael Gabriel, LISHED AIDS, TB and Malaria. LGFI president Jean Lodge, Ann Marshall, by the Cedie Lopez Vargas’ message as Serena Penman, Tom Piper, G S I S outgoing PCCM member, which was Janet Treby and BenCab. It read on her behalf by Carlos Campos, Museum touched on the need to continue with was printed in London in of Art, the Lopez legacy of service: “…Let 1980. edited by us continue to walk our talk. It has In this intimate por- National Artist Virgilio S. been the Lopez Group’s motto to be of service to the Filipinos worldwide. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront trayal of the artist, the pub- Almario and translated with Director Cedie R-L: ALKFI chair Gina Lopez, managing director Clarissa Ocampo, chief marketing officer Susan Afan and chief of giving voice to the voiceless, in empowering the underserved and giving equal opportunity to the neglected.” lic will be given insight into National Artist at the museum an introduction by Marne Lopez Vargas (right) takes writer and publisher F. Sionil Jose through the finance officer Noemi Samson This, Vargas added, is LGFI’s legacy to its colleagues in the PCCM. LGFI joined the PCCM in 2010 and served for two BenCab’s ‘Soldiers (Heroes of the Past IV)’ BenCab’s creative process Kilates, “Pitik-Bulag, Letra Propaganda exhibit during the latter’s visit to the Lopez Museum. A National consecutive terms. Photo shows Campos (4th from left) and Faith Bacon (rightmost) accepting the recognition for in terms of contexts he draws at Liwanag: A Celebration of Artist for Literature (2001), Sionil Jose, 90, is considered one of the most LGFI from (l-r) Maylene Beltran (DOH-BIHC), Arlene Ruiz (NEDA), Teresita Marie Bagasao (UNAIDS). (Faith Bacon) Entitled Frames of Refer- from, visual inspirations and Filipino Contemporary Art and prolific Filipino authors in English today. His most recent novel, “The Feet of Opening this ence, the exhibition is a sur- how he composes his works. Poetry” features works of Phil- 25 years of nation building Juan Bacnang,” was published in 2011. Last year, he was among the experts vey of about 20 of BenCab’s Most of the materials will be ippine masters and contem- who shared his memories of Dr. Rod Paras-Perez for an exhibit honoring the April scrapbooks, compiled draw- exhibited for the first time. late art historian and writer. porary classics and of living Women of ALKFI continue BenCab in the ings and folios, among others, Also included in the exhibi- painters considered today as OFY plays in first concert- which prominently feature tion is Soldiers (Heroes of the Past the new “masters,” creatively The Lopez Memorial Museum is By Jen Chan frame his love of handmade paper, IV) from the museum collec- interpreted by Almario and to make a difference NATIONAL Artist for Visual at the ground floor, Benpres Build- the art of bookbinding and tion. Announcement 10 contemporary Filipino Arts (Painting) BenCab (Bene- ing, Exchange Road corner Meralco FOUR women from various foundation’s ecotourism proj- sales and marketing strategist. conference in PH ‘Texts,’ a folio poets using their medium. dicto Cabrera) celebrates 50 Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days The museum and library fields share their experience of prints Similarly, the painters select- ects. She has likewise recently She was appointed as ALKFI’s THE Orchestra of the Filipino His daughter Jamie Bern- Sistema, and the Transformative years of his art practice with a and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, will be closed on the follow- and expertise to help sustain ed their favorite works of the ventured into social entrepre- chief marketing officer in May Youth will be performing with stein and her friend Tricia Tun- Power of Music,” the first major series of multi-sited exhibitions except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Avail ing days: April 2 (Maundy and grow ABS-CBN Lingkod of unlimited access to exhibitions poets and visually articulated neurship to help sustain the of the same year. the ABS-CBN Philharmonic stall will annotate the concert at chronicle of the 40-year-old and events. Thursday), April 3 (Good Kapamilya Foundation Inc. and library resources by signing up their interpretations of it. foundation, promote fair trade Afan has generated in re- Orchestra and the Philippine the CCP as well as respond to children’s orchestra system. The first exhibition will be Friday), April 4 (Black Sat- (ALKFI), the country’s most for the Lopez Museum membership Members can now borrow practices and provide livelihood cord time new partnerships Philharmonic Orchestra in Ang questions about the importance In 2012, the Lopez Group held at the Lopez Museum and urday), April 9 (Araw ng trusted media-based nonprofit program. Members can borrow books Pitik-Bulag at the Lopez Muse- opportunities in poor com- and donation streams for the Sistema: The Young People’s Con- of classical music in society. pioneered El Sistema in the Phil- will be on view from April 15 Kagitingan) and May 1 (La- organization which has sig- munities which the foundation foundation. Her impeccable from the lending section and get um Library. Call Tina to inquire ference to be held at the Cul- Bernstein’s mother is the ippines, known as Ang Misyon. to July 4, 2015. The exhibition discounts on lectures, workshops and bor Day). nificantly contributed to nation currently develops. people skills made it possible about the membership program. tural Center of the Philippines pianist Felicia Montealegre. She Get a chance to watch is curated by Dannie Alvarez. services for only P1,500. building. After more than three for ALKFI to grow its pool (CCP) on April 30, 2015. has traveled all over the world Ang Sistema: The Young People’s When Gina Lopez assumed decades in the banking indus- of volunteers. She also serves The concert-conference to narrate concerts for families Conference for free by joining Lopez Values in Action By Dulce Festin-Baybay leadership of the organiza- try, Clarissa Ocampo joined as coanchor of ALKFI’s radio will honor the late conductor and youngsters. One of these LopezLink’s Facebook contest! tion in 1994, it was the clar- ALKFI in 2011 as its chief program, “Kapamilya Konek.” and composer Leonard Bern- concerts, The Bernstein Beat, is Once a week for the next ity of her vision, sincerity and finance officer. She instituted She is keen on further develop- stein, who founded the Young about her father and was mod- four weeks, a trivia question Macky de Lima: From ordinary to extraordinary Get a genuineness that drew people many enhancements in the ing the program to cater to the People’s Concert in 1958. He eled after his Young People’s about Ang Sistema: The Young to support her and her advoca- organization’s processes and needs of Filipinos overseas and conducted a total of 53 perfor- Concerts. Bernstein is also a People’s Conference will be post- IF you go by the familiarity of the renewable energy projects of and Business Planning head as differentiate the Lopez Group cies. systems which are geared their families, balikbayan and mances. He referred to these sought-after speaker on musical ed on Facebook. One winner of his family name, yes, Vicente Energy Development Corpora- well as Corporate Communica- from the other big conglomer- running Having created the country’s towards improving how the retirees. concerts as educational mission topics. two tickets will be announced “Macky” de Lima is related to tion and First Gen. Moreover, it tions head of First Balfour, a ates in the country.” first helpline for child abuse foundation manages its re- A certified public accoun- and considered them “among Tunstall is a musician and mu- every Friday until April 25. A those extraordinary De Lima is a comforting thought to see position where he considers the Although his wife Marianne, start reports (Bantay Bata 163), sources. In 2014, she was ap- tant, ALKFI chief finance my favorite, most highly prized sic educator who wrote “Chang- total of four pairs of tickets will women in public service. They our leaders in the Group walk- Lopez Value of integrity very an accountant, does not join reforested a 2,700-hectare pointed as managing director. officer (CFO) and ABS-CBN activities of my life.” ing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El be given away. are the feisty Department of ing the talk,” he says. De Lima important. him in his runs, their only child denuded forest (La Mesa Na- While her discipline is finance, Finance Operations for New Justice Sec. Leila de Lima, his is also a regular participant in “Without it,” he adds, “one Marcel who is entering Grade ture Reserve) and cleaned the her new role necessitates be- Business and IPS head No- eldest sister, and the well-re- the Group’s employee wellness would have difficulty getting 11 this coming school year also filthiest tributaries of the Pasig ing involved in programs and emi Samson started her career spected and admired Direc- monthly Walk the Talk activity credibility. Unity is key to at the Ateneo joins him for fun WHICH running gear gets River, Lopez has clearly estab- all aspects of ALKFI opera- with SGV. Prior to joining the tor General Lilia de Lima of wherein he was once a perfect promoting teamwork with the runs especially during summer Macky de Lima’s thumbs-up lished her credibility in terms of tions. Lopez Group in 2011 as CFO PEZA, the youngest sister attendance awardee. people I work with in my job.” vacation. He is trying to impart Values define the Group for withstanding grueling making the impossible happen. Ocampo spearheaded ef- of Bayan Telecommunications, of Macky’s father, Vicente de When asked how he got the the values of hard work and re- ultramarathons and races? Her battle cry, “Pwede pala! forts to complete and submit she held managerial and top- Lima, a lawyer in Bicol and for- nickname “Macky,” which is a When it comes to corporate spect for elders to his son. “The brand of shoes that I Kaya pala!,” rallies ALKFI’s pending reports and further level posts in finance in several merly one of the Commission far cry from “Vicente,” he says sustainability, De Lima believes “For me,” concludes De Lima, prefer for running is Altra. It 300-strong team to carry on the delivered bimonthly reports multinational companies and on Election commissioners. he started using the nickname that the Lopez core values are “running is the most egalitarian is not a well-known brand like mission of being in service of on ALKFI’s interventions in was the regional controller for It was by answering a place- when he was studying at the important to the Group’s sus- of sport exercises out there. It is a Adidas or Nike but the appeal the Filipino. Yolanda-affected areas. She also PAN-SEA and North Asia of ment ad on the Internet that Ateneo. He chose “Macky” as tainability. For him, it is the constant source of runner’s high. for me is its pioneering work Today, while technically took that lead in ensuring that a plant biotechnology com- Macky de Lima, a Bachelor of it was a term of endearment by Lopez core values which define It is a sport where the ordinary in Zero Drop technology and retired, Lopez remains actively ALKFI secures the necessary pany. Science in Management gradu- his basketball buddies then. the Group. becomes extraordinary.” wide toe box design. The zero involved in promoting the licenses from the Department As foundations rely heav- ate from Ateneo de Manila “At that time, there were “ W ithout difference in the height of the of Social Welfare and Devel- ily on public donations, it University, got to join the Lopez three students named Vicente values, the heel and the forefoot in Altra opment and the maximum is crucial that management Group in 2002. Before this, De in our Pilipino subject. The Group will Calendar The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth running shoes encourages a term of certification from the is able to show that funds Lima was connected with Phelps teacher told us to pick a nick- be rudderless. mid-foot strike which is easy Philippine Council for NGO are properly spent, recorded Dodge Philippines in the 1990s name not remotely connected And of the Lo- on the legs. The wide toe box BAYAN Academy offers Certification. and reported. And alongside while at the same time taking up to our name (not Vic or En- pez core values, design is needed especially the following certificate Susan Afan is a former dis- ensuring that programs are Share a book with PAAFI scholars his master’s in Applied Business teng),” says De Lima. we would tend when you run an ultramara- training courses this trict president of Robert Half, assessed for their viability and Economics at the Center for As a passionate runner and to place a high thon where your feet tend to month: an HR consulting firm. US- effectiveness, Samson made it DO you have some “pre-loved” supplement their learning and at a drop box that will be placed Research and Communications. marathoner, he has shared with premium on splay/get bigger as the dis- April 6-21: Trainers’ based for more than 30 years, her priority upon joining AL- books or extra copies of your development. at a designated area. After the He was attracted to work for his First Balfour fellow run- business excel- tance gets longer. Training on Grassroots she returned to the Philippines KFI. favorite novels that you’d like Project Aklat is soliciting collection period, donors will the Lopezes due to the family’s ners key insights on discipline lence, the con- “For the shirt I use for Entrepreneurship and in 2014 to seek opportunities to While Samson has al- younger readers to discover and previously-owned books for el- later be called on to index and reputation for taking care of its and not quitting, which he has tinuous and running, I prefer Zoot as it Management give back to her home country. ways espoused the financial love in their turn? ementary, high school and col- to wrap the books with plastic employees and being engaged been inculcating in the nine tireless pursuit has Icefil technology which April 29-30: Sales Training She joined Bantay Bata as a objectives of profit-oriented You can do so with Lopez lege/university students. What cover. in businesses/industries that are marathoners from his company of excellence. is a good way to combat the part-time volunteer to help companies, today she feels Holdings Corporation’s book kind of books? The scholars For more info, contact Fe essential to nation building. whom he accompanied while But then again, For rates, call Carol Source of pride heat and humidity. Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan generate donations for its child the same excitement and collective drive! The company is would surely appreciate nov- Beltran at 415-9297, email ph- they were being trained by their the values of “To avoid injuries, do a lot Academy reserves the right to care services. provides the same dedication putting up a project for schol- els, classics, self-improvement [email protected] or “It is a source of pride for me coaches. n a t i o n a l i s m of stretching before and after change course dates. As fate would have it, AL- in achieving her goal as CFO ars of Phil-Asia Assistance books and reference books. visit www.facebook.com/Ph- to be working for a construction He was formerly Treasury and social jus- a run.” (D. Festin-Baybay) KFI was in need of a senior in ALKFI. Foundation Inc. in order to The books may be deposited ilAsiaAssitanceFoundation. De Lima in training company that has been servicing head and currently Strategic tice are what 10 Lopezlink April 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink April 2015 11

Sudoku THE ongoing exhibit is the Lopez Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Memorial Museum’s last in Benpres Teaching kids about Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Building. By year’s end, the institu- column at kahon. tion will be ensconced in its tempo- By Charizze Henson rary space at the Garage in Rockwell Dear Rosie proper eye care Center before moving to its perma- win colleagues over to the fast side—and the pool of First Balfour nent home in The Proscenium, also runners is growing! Turn to page 9 to find out more about this EFFECTIVE learning is de- sistant lenses can be worn when ing their face or eyes can ef- within the Rockwell Center. As early wellness advocate and his passions. 1 pendent on good vision. This playing sports to protect eyes fectively combat eye irritations as now, much inventorying and pack- ooOoo is why it is very important for from injuries. and infections, such as sore ing is going on behind the scenes in Sana tumindi pa ang celebrity transformations sa ‘Your Face parents to keep their children’s To lessen the probability of eyes and stye.” preparation for the move. Sounds Familiar.’ Daming mahuhusay na performers. Good eyes healthy by teaching them developing nearsightedness, Dr. Lingao also emphasizes This is why we not only made sure vibes ang show!—Ping good eye care habits. Dr. Dato urges parents to make the importance of annual com- to give you an in-depth look at the We agree—with “The Voice of the Philippines” long over, we need- “Parents are strongly advised sure that their children rest prehensive eye exams. Propaganda exhibition as well as the ed another reason to come home early. And “Your Face Sounds Fa- to establish their children’s their eyes, especially when do- “Children do not know if Roberto M. Lopez Conservation miliar” is it! proper eye care habits early on ing near work like reading or they are experiencing any eye Center, AKA the “hospital for paintings.” We retraced the muse- ooOoo to reduce the risk of develop- using handheld devices. “Chil- problem because they assume um’s journey from Pasay to Ortigas over the past 55 years. We also I hope there will be a ‘mahiwagang black box’ giveaway exclu- ing problems,” says pediatric dren should take vision breaks that whatever vision they have asked Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) sively for bus drivers. So passengers can also watch ABS-CBN optometrist and orthoptist Dr. by closing their eyes for ap- is normal. Keen observation of 2 3 along with his daughter, director Cedie Lopez, to share their during the trip!—Dan T. Gualberto Dato. proximately 20 seconds for ev- their habits when reading or thoughts about the impending move and, in OML’s case, memo- ooOoo Parents can start by mak- ery 20 minutes of near work to watching TV and regular eye ries of his father Eugenio Lopez Sr.’s book buying trips abroad. Can we bring our recyclables to Benpres again this April? ing sure their children have a relax their eyes.” exams will help in the early Of course, OML himself is marking a major milestone this We have set aside quite a bit of stuff that we need to get rid of. healthy, balanced diet. Meanwhile, pediatric oph- detection and treatment of any month—his 85th birthday on April 19. Happy birthday, Sir! Thanks!—Thony Children should also learn to thalmologist and ocular ge- possible eye condition.” Summer doesn’t have to be about hying off to secluded islands or The Benpres Building Council has released the one-week recy- protect their eyes. For instance, neticist Dr. Michelle Lingao Asian Eye Institute has a cooler climes. With most of Metro Manila out of town especially clables collection event schedule. Check it out on page 5. wearing UV-protected glasses advises that children must be pediatric optometrist and pedi- on Holy Week, why not make Power Plant Mall your very own ooOoo will help prevent eye conditions cautioned against touching atric ophthalmologists who can  Very Easy summer hideaway? Keep cool, refresh and recharge or lose yourself Heard that there’s going to be a sports fest again this year. Awe- caused by prolonged exposure their eyes constantly. “Regu- help in caring for your child’s  Easy in any of the summer blockbusters at the cinema. some news! Looking forward to it.—Andi to UV rays, like cataracts; pro- larly washing their hands with vision. For more info, call 898-  5 Medium Wellness—looking good and feeling good—is high on our ooOoo 4 6 tective eyewear with impact-re- soap and water before touch- 2020.  Hard list of priorities. When we get back from our Holy Week rumi- Thank you for the Visita Iglesia feature in your ‘Eats’ section last nations, it would be a good time to focus on physical wellness. March. My friends and I will use it as a guide on our trip!—Flor- Sports & Wellness There’s DZMM Takbo 2015 on April 12—one of the most endur- ence DZMM extends calendar ing Lopez Group runs—to help us in that department. Bring your APRIL Lopez Group company ID when you register in order to avail of a If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions discounts to ‘kapamilya’ 12: DZMM Takbo 2015, Answer to March puzzle discount! about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send LOPEZ Group employees are 3K/5K/10K/21K (BGC, Solution, tips and Speaking of running, First Balfour newbies have found a guide them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] entitled to a discount when Taguig), 2am. Fee: P450- computer program in Macky de Lima. The Strategic and Business Planning and Cor- or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. they sign up for the upcoming available at porate Communications head leverages his running experience to 7 P800. Register at dzmm. www.sudoku.com DZMM Takbo 2015 fun run. abs-cbnnews.com/takbo 1. All revved up in Antipolo To avail, employees only need 19: Watsons Color Eats 2. Lopez Holdings’ Atty. Amie Amado to present their company ID Lopez Group company. Manila Challenge, when they register. DZMM Takbo 2015, which 3. Warming up to ‘90s dance tunes 3K/5K/10K (SM MOA, 4. Bayan’s Choy Rosales The new, discounted regis- will be held at Bonifacio Glob- ‘FOOD’ showcases easy Pasay), 5:45am. Fee: P850. 5. FPRC’s Wilbur Elicot tration fees exclusively extend- al City in Taguig on April 12, 6. The tireless EDC contingent ed to kapamilya are as follows: aims to raise additional funds Register at www.colorma- pizza, pasta recipes in 7. Atty. Amado (standing, 6th from P800 for the 21K run, P600 for for DZMM’s 75 scholars. nilarun.com 25: SKYathon, left) with the WTT registration team 10K, P550 for 5K and P450 for From 2011 to 2014, ABS- 5K/10K Great tuna! first cooking class 8. A day well spent for the ABS-CBN 3K. Each race packet includes a CBN’s flagship radio station (Station 2, Boracay), 5am. TUNA is our go-to food, whether as viand or sandwich filling, group 8 race kit, bib number and singlet had organized Takbo Para sa Fee: P600-P750. Register during the season of fasting. These three options will ensure that FOODIES learned new easy and simple pizza and pasta recipes from with the registrant’s preferred Karunungan events for the you still get your dose of protein and Omega-3s. experts in Food Tastings: A Pizza and Pasta Class, the first leg of free at http://skyathon.com Martha’s Favorite Tuna Salad statement and a finisher’s shirt. benefit of its scholars from sev- 26: NatGeo Run, cooking classes offered byFOOD magazine for its 20th anniversary. Additionally, runners may Sandwich The official venue partner, Project Pie Tomas Morato, was filled eral typhoon-affected areas. 5K/10K/21K/42K (SM opt to personalize their singlets For more info, call 415-2272 Ingredients: 12 oz good-quality tuna, to the brim for the Food Tastings event with chef Nancy Dizon- MOA), 2am. Fee: P650- Bayan, FPRC and SKY with statements of support, locals 5674/5603/5641 or visit packed in oil, drained; Edralin and Lifestyle Network’s Portia Baluyut. such as “Tumatakbo ako para sa dzmm.com.ph/takbo. (Kane P1,500. Register at www. 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pep- Baluyut, one of the finalists in Lifestyle Network’s “Clash of the Lopez Group” or their specific Choa) runrio.com thinly sliced; per and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined. Toque-en Ones” in 2010, shared her secret in making a chicken and host Walk the Talk 1 apple, such as McIntosh or Gala, peeled, 2. Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread a little mayon- chorizo summer cream tomato pasta. Baluyut is also a restaurateur By Gerbs De Castro cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 tbsp naise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then and host of Lifestyle Network’s “A Pinch of Portia.” light mayonnaise, preferably Ojai Cook’s top each with 2 slices tomato and 1 slice cheese. Broil until Meanwhile, Dizon-Edralin introduced three easy-to-make pas- THE monthly Lopez Group recitation of the Lopez Credo ies. It was founded by Roberto Lemonaise Light; 2 tbsp freshly chopped cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. tas: a conchiglie with sun-dried tomato and goat cheese, pasta Por- HR Council-Lopez Lifelong and Values, while Bayan HR M. Lopez in 1986. basil leaves; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; coarse salt and Spaghetti with Tuna, Lemon and Breadcrumbs tobello, and seafood pasta with squid ink sauce. Wellness Walk the Talk was associate Choy Rosales Jr. de- The crowd limbered up to freshly ground pepper; and 8 slices best-quality sourdough Ingredients: Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 slices whole-wheat Food Tastings got even more interactive as Project Pie resident held at the Eugenio Lopez livered the welcome remarks. 1990s dance tunes with Rockwell Procedure: sandwich bread; 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil; 3/4 lb spaghetti; 1 tsp chefs taught the participants how to make two creative pizzas and Center in Antipolo on March Atty. Maria Amina Amado, Club instructor Trini Trinidad 1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, apple, mayonnaise, finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; gave them a chance to build and name their own pizza creations. 14 with some 400 Lopez Group assistant corporate secretary and the Rockwell Club team. basil and lemon juice; mix well. You may also add Dijon mustard 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley; 3 tbsp slivered Kalamata olives; and The next series of classes of Food Tastings will run through- employees, family members and of Lopez Holdings Corpora- Afterward, the participants and mustard powder to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper. 2 cans (6 oz each) chunk light tuna in water, drained out the year, friends in attendance. tion, then introduced Phil-Asia proceeded downhill from the 2. On a work surface, divide tuna salad among 4 slices bread; top Procedure: having par- Hosted by Bayan Telecom- Assistance Foundation Inc. assembly area to Blue Moun- with remaining 4 slices bread. Serve. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water ticipants ex- munications, First Philippine (PAAFI) to the participants. tains, tramped along Sumulong Emeril’s Kicked-Up Tuna Melts to a boil. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse bread and 1 tea- plore recipes Realty Corporation (FPRC) PAAFI, of which Atty. Highway and explored the sur- Ingredients: 4 cans (5 oz each) solid white tuna packed in water, spoon oil until coarse crumbs form. Spread on a rimmed baking on health First Balfour project design and SKY Cable Corporation, Amado also serves as president, roundings of Town and Coun- First Balfour team works together, runs together drained; 1/3 c mayonnaise, plus more for spreading; 1/4 c finely sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, tossing and wellness, manager Iya Pe (leftmost) and senior manager Tato Dalawampu (rightmost) celebrate at the finish line of their first the festivities started with the is a nonprofit charitable institu- try village. chopped red onion; 4 tsp capers, rinsed and drained; 1 tbsp fresh occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. hearty break- ultramarathon. Pacing and supporting the newbie ultramarathoners were their First Balfour colleagues (l-r), Strategic invocation led by sales trainer tion which supports the finan- After the walk, the partici- fast meals and Business Planning head Macky de Lima, and executive secretaries Icar Hombrebueno and Rose Dalawampu, lemon juice; 1/2 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1/4 tsp 2. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup Nelson delos Santos of Bayan. cial needs of elementary, high pants were treated to a breakfast dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers; 4 slices crusty pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Add lemon zest and and delec- FPRC company nurse/safety school and college students served by the children, parents respectively. Held on March 1, the Tagaytay to Kawit 50-kilometer ultramarathon started in Tagaytay City and finished in front of the Aguinaldo shrine in Kawit, Cavite. bread; 8 thin slices tomato; and 4 slices provolone juice, parsley, olives and 1 tablespoon oil; toss, adding enough table sugar officer Wilbur Elicot led the who want to finish their stud- and staff members of PAAFI. Procedure: pasta water to coat. Add tuna; toss gently. Serve sprinkled with rush gift 1. Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, breadcrumbs. (Source: www.marthastewart.com) ideas. (Kath- Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline erine Solis) 12 Lopezlink April 2015

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Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Jessa Bandiola Summer in the city THE city ain’t a bad place to be this sea- with all these exciting activities, who says son, if you know where to go! Power Plant you need to board a plane to experience Mall’s calendar is packed to the brim the summer of a lifetime? with electric happenings that’ll guarantee ‘Furious 7’ shoppers “the summer of a lifetime”! Vengeance hits home in the seventh Beat the summer heat installment of “Fast & Furious.” Will the Treat yourself to something health- Toretto gang survive the obstacles that will ful from Pinkberry at the P1 Level or come their way? Catch Vin Diesel, Paul beat the summer heat with Fruits in Ice Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Dwayne Cream and Morelli’s Gelato at the R1 Johnson in this action-packed film! Level. Enjoy summer in the city with ‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ something refreshing on hand! Iron Man, Captain National Beer Day America, the Hulk, Thor, Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Celebrate at Draft Gastropub at the R2 Level on Hawkeye and Black Widow Executive Editor Rosan Cruz April 7! With its wide selection of European draft beers are back to defeat Ultron, a to choose from, there really is no better way to spend this technological enemy bent Contributing Editors day than to crack open a beer with a friend! on human extinction. Head Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Maison by Nail Spa to the Power Plant Cinema at Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) You don’t have to go to France to give your nails the the R3 Level to experience “The Bebeth Timbol (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) pampering they deserve! Head to Maison by Nail Spa at the Avengers” in Dolby Atmos. Are Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) Edades Tower and Garden Villas you ready? to give your nails a different kind of Blockville: A 100% Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Rockwell Easter adventure Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing treatment. The world-class interior, services and prod- On Easter Sunday, be a pioneer, an architect or LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group ucts will definitely leave you a builder at Blockville, a place where ideas come 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City satisfied and rejuvenated! to life. Save this city from being unimaginative Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 Summer Stories by getting back its stolen “egg-magination” from For feedback, email [email protected] A different kind of Sar- booths at the Rockwell Tent. Have a 100% Rock- Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph torial Friday, a beachwear well Easter adventure with one-of-a-kind egg Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph sale, happy hour at the Con- hunts, game booths, activities and shows on April course and many more— 5, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.!