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New challenges RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTO REGINA “Ging” Reyes, formerly the ABS-CBN’s way the company delivered news and issues relevant to North America. Under her leadership, the news bureau North America Bureau chief, returned home to take the the Filipino community abroad. grew in scope, coverage and reputation. reins as senior vice president for News and Current Af- Voted one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino Women After her eight-year stint in North America, Reyes is fairs. As news bureau chief, Reyes initiated change and in the US, Reyes also covered breaking news, US politics, expected to ensure that all ABS-CBN News productions pioneered programs in the US, which have changed the and economic, immigration and veterans’ issues while in live up to world-class standards. Turn to page 6

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 Lopezlink March 2011 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink March 2011  The Grove to form a Lopez Holdings shareholders ABS-CBN to comm students: Lopez-backed AIM new skyline in Pasig Listen to your audience approve ESOP, ESPP ABS-CBN executives led by by media. renovation completed chairman and CEO Eugenio With the theme “Engaging SHAREHOLDERS of Lo- Lopez Holdings chairman knowledge can be built using synergies with affiliate SKY- “Gabby” Lopez III (EL3) re- People and Media Participation THE remod- pez Holdings Corporation in and chief executive Manuel such long-term incentive plans Cable Corporation and sister minded over 700 communi- for Change,” there were also eled Asian a special meeting approved M. Lopez said shareholder ap- as the ESOP and ESPP,” Amb. company Bayan Telecommuni- cation students at the Pinoy presentations on the power of Institute of the company’s Employee proval of the ESOP and ESPP Lopez said. cations Inc. Media Congress Year 6 held at social media and convergence Management Stock Option Plan (ESOP) places the company at par with The major investments of FPHC, a minority share- the University of Santo Tomas in the event. In ABS-CBN, (AIM) case- PHOTO BY RYAN RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTO and Employee Stock Purchase best practices in corporate gov- Lopez Holdings are in media holder in Meralco, is the par- on February 22 to 23 one con- technology like the Internet rooms were Plan (ESPP). ernance. and communications through ent company of leading clean stant insight on the industry: and cellphones play key roles in recently in- ROCKWELL Land Corporation has sold 87% of units in Towers The company board, in a “In today’s competitive mar- ABS-CBN Corporation and and renewable energy advocate no matter what form of media projects such as Boto Mo, i-Pa- augurated by A and B and 18% in Towers C and D in its six-tower residential regular meeting on January 11, ketplace where corporations are in sustainable energy develop- First Gen Corporation, which you’re using, your audiences al- trol Mo: Ako ang Simula and Lopez Group project The Grove in Pasig as it aims to strengthen its position in a approved the subscription price vying for scarce resources, in- ment, infrastructure, property in turn controls geothermal ways come first. the No to Mining in Palawan Fo u n d a t i o n new market segment. of P4.573 per share for the cluding the best talent that can development and green manu- energy pioneer Energy De- EL3, along with ABS- signature campaign. Inc. (LGFI) The Grove is aimed at emerging entrepreneurs and profession- ESOP and ESPP, computed at help them navigate the future, facturing through First Phil- velopment Corporation. First CBN’s division heads and oth- Still, amid the opportunities chairman Os- als, “those who are up and coming in their respective fields, want- a discount of 15% from the 10- Lopez Holdings must ensure ippine Holdings Corporation Philec Solar Corporation, a er esteemed speakers, delivered made possible by new media, car M. Lo- EL3 ing to move out of their parents’ homes or looking for a safe and day average closing price from that it is sufficiently manned (FPHC). ABS-CBN is the private entity, leads and man- industry tips, issue analysis, the leaders of ABS-CBN told pez (OML), secure place to start a family,” said Vienn Tionglico, marketing December 23, 2010 to January and equipped to move for- country’s largest multimedia ages FPHC’s manufacturing eye-opening presentations and bayen, meanwhile, reminded the students, their most pow- Lopez fam- manager of Rockwell Land. 10, 2011. ward and succeed. Institutional content provider and drives portfolio. inspiration to the delegates of the students to be sensitive erful instrument is oneself. ily members “These are also the first-time investors. Buyers of The Grove by the event, organized yearly by about the feelings and sensi- Hence, it is important that they and executives Rockwell believe in placing their hard-earned money in a worth- the network and the Philippine bilities of the viewing public. continue learning, to not forget from Lopez OML (2nd from left) with (l-r) AIM president Edilberto de Jesus, AIM chairman while venture and what better way of doing this than investing in Association of Communication “Inspire people to be their best. to listen to their audience, and H o l d i n g s , IiP Philippines certifies Bayan division emeritus Washington SyCip and co-chairman Napoleon Nazareno their first home,” she added. Educators. Don’t preach, instead touch to uphold integrity at work. A B S - C B N , First Philip- The project has studio units, one-bedroom units, two-bed- INVESTORS in People Phil- Channel head Cory Vidanes their hearts,” he said. News and Current Affairs pine Holdings and Meralco. room units and three-bedroom units. The price is P80,000 to ippines, the delivery partner of said that ABS-CBN always Customer Business Develop- head Ging Reyes even remind- the ground floor lobby, offices and caserooms of Renovated were the Lopez Holdings Cor- P90,000 per sq. m. Investors in People Internation- keeps in mind the needs and ment head Vivian Tin advised ed the aspiring journalists: “If the Eugenio Lopez Foundation Building. poration Caseroom, ABS-CBN Caseroom, The Grove, which is close to the Makati and Ortigas busi- al, formally awarded on January wants of the viewers. In fact, the students not to underesti- this is the calling you choose, The renovation is a continuing commitment First Philippine Holdings Corporation Case- ness districts, will have top-of the-line amenities such as a gym, 27 the Investors in People (IiP) every program addresses a spe- mate the public. She said, based you should accept certain reali- of the Lopez Group to higher education for room and Meralco Caseroom. Also renovated multipurpose courts, dance studios, a daycare center and game recognition to Bayan Business cific need, she added. on research, the masa is actually ties. Walang pera sa trabahong ito. local and foreign students. were the Alumni Relations Office, Student rooms. It will also have a pool deck which opens up to 40-meter Division, the corporate and Creative Communications very perceptive and is able to It takes a strong character to say AIM, which is ranked among the world’s top Services Admissions and Registration Office lounge and lap pools. business unit of Bayan. Management head Robert La- process what is given to them no to temptations.” (Kane Choa) 100 business schools, has produced over 37,000 and Lobby, among others. A 100-year cycle flood study was used by engineers and The recognition was given degree and non-degree graduates from more than The AIM building was donated by the Lopez architects to safeguard the project from torrential rains and during the general membership 70 countries. These graduates serve in the fore- family through the Eugenio Lopez Foundation flooding, Tionglico said. meeting of the People Manage- front of their organizations and help in sustaining Inc. in 1968. More than 40 years later, in July 2010, The 5.3-hectare venture will start to form a skyline by 2012 ment Association of the Phil- the growth of Asian societies by being profession- ABS-CBN wins nat’l TV the family, through OML reaffirmed their strong al, entrepreneurial and socially responsible leaders when Towers A and B are turned over, creating a new Rockwell ippines (PMAP) at the Hotel support to AIM through a donation to renovate community apart from the flagship development in Makati. Intercon, Makati City. PMAP and managers. (Dulce Festin-Baybay) (Aissa Rivera) is the country’s premier orga- nization for human resource, ratings year-to-date Bayan’s Lola Techie organization development and wins Silver Award at ABS-CBN Corporation con- share, which was higher than Kantar Media, a global market industrial relations practitio- PANATA Bayan’s Lola Techie (L-R) Jon Arayata, Bayan Business Division head; Raffy Aguado, Bayan COO; Jimmy Isidro, PMAP tinues its winning streak since GMA’s 35%. More than half of research group, started releasing ners. campaign for Bayan DSL won a Meralco clarifies president; Gerry Plana, IiP Philippines chief executive; Annaliza Yago, IiP Philippines recognition panel the start of 2011 with its locally the homes in Southern Luzon its Philippine television audience Bayan Business Division Silver Award for Brand Market- chairperson; Chito Franco, Bayan Business Group head; and Philbert Berba, Bayan HROD head. produced primetime programs tuned in to ABS-CBN (56%) measurement data in February specializes in providing services ing, IMC category at the 2nd leading the nationwide ratings. than GMA (25%). 2009. ABS-CBN shifted to Kan- and solutions to Bayan’s cor- services in the Philippines that ness team which translates to nies and organizations that are PANATA awards held on January settlement According to Kantar Me- In the Visayas, 53% of the tar Media/TNS after filing a case porate, business, industry and has received the IiP recogni- the best service possible for our IiP-certified in the Philippines. 28 at the Makati Shangri-La. dia/TNS, ABS-CBN led homes watched ABS-CBN against AGB Nielsen Media Re- small- and medium-enterprise tion. It was also earlier certified clients,” said Bayan Business Bayan Business Division joins PANATA Awards is a program primetime TV with an average shows while only 24% watched search for failing to comply with of the Philippine Association of clients. It offers IP services, data for the ISO 9001:2000 stan- group head Chito Franco. other Lopez Group companies agreement issue audience share of 40% or nine GMA. In Mindanao, almost six its request to investigate alleged National Advertisers (PANA) services, voice, value-added ser- dard by the TVU. The accreditation of Bayan such as First Balfour, First Phil- points higher than GMA’s 31% out of 10 homes watched ABS- cheating and data tampering in recognizing outstanding campaigns MERALCO clarified reports Meralco are given 30 days to vices and managed services. “This recognition will also Business Division is the initial ippine Industrial Park, First and TV5’s 16% for the period of CBN (55%) compared to only TV ratings. The case is still pend- that champion Pinoy values in that an injunction order issued submit their respective posi- With the certification, Bayan ultimately benefit our clients. step of the Bayan organization Philippine Industrial Corpora- January 1 to February 14. 19% watching GMA. ing in court. (K. Choa) advertising. Photo shows (l-r) by the Court of Appeals (CA) tions on the matter. The CA Business Division becomes the This shows that we are provid- in applying the IiP standard to tion, Asian Eye Institute and Kantar Media/TNS data also PANA Foundation board of trust- indefinitely stops an agreement is then expected to resolve first and currently only entity ing the right development for cover its overall organization. Lopez Holdings Corporation. show that ABS-CBN obtained ees Margot Torres, VP-Marketing, Golden Arches Development Corp.; that would allow Meralco to whether or not to grant the providing telecommunications the people on our Bayan Busi- There are now 20 compa- (Dimpy Jazmines) Bayan Corporate Brand and Communications managers Freya Santos pass on to its consumers P14.3 OSG’s petition to revert the a bigger average audience share of 36% for the same period, and Red Samar; and PANA president and Bayan VP for Corporate billion it owes the National issue to arbitration. Brand and Communications John Rojo. Power Corporation (NPC). Hence, the injunction issued which is higher than GMA’s In a statement, Meralco clar- by the CA could not have pre- 34% and TV5’s 13%. PROMOS & OFFERS ified that what the CA did was vented Meralco “from impos- “ABS-CBN remains the na- Lachica sole Asian judge tional leader year-to-date ( Jan- to temporarily halt the proceed- ing extra charges on its custom- Nokia phones up for grabs in ings at the Pasig City Regional ers in order to pay its P14.3B uary 1 to February 14) without Trial Court (RTC). It will be liability with the NPC” since it excluding some days based on Bayad Center promo recalled that a petition was filed was not the subject matter of the Kantar Media/TNS ratings CIS Bayad Center Inc. and Globe Telecom are raffling off four in Lean Six Sigma awards data,” ABS-CBN Corporate Bayad Center, RDS renew partnership for bills payment services by Meralco with the Pasig City the proceedings before the CA Nokia 2690 cellphones monthly to lucky Globe subscribers in Robinsons Department Store (RDS) recently renewed its partnership with CIS Bayad Center Inc. (CBCI), RTC to seek the declaration of or the RTC. DAN Lachica, president of Six Sigma is a business man- ment methodology which facturers and even the United Communications head Bong the Bayad Center-Globe nationwide eRaffle promo. The promo, the country’s premier bills payment service provider. The renewal of the contract marks the availability of the court that the settlement Meralco explained that the First Philec Solar Corporation, agement strategy developed combines tools from both Lean Nations were among those Osorio said. which is ongoing until May 31, 2011, is open to Globe subscrib- the payment services in Robinsons Business Centers in all branches of RDS. With this, payment services recently came back from the by Motorola, USA in 1986. It Manufacturing and Six Sigma. awarded top honors. There were For January 2011, ABS-CBN ers who pay their monthly dues at Bayad Center. Subscribers agreement, independent of the injunction was only intended for utilities such as water, electricity, telco, Internet, cable and insurance, and government dues such as SSS, pass-through provision which to restrain the RTC from 12th Annual Six Sigma and seeks to improve the quality Lean manufacturing focuses on about 30 projects submitted by led in the national, balance Lu- will automatically earn one raffle entry per account per month zon, southern Luzon, Visayas NSO certificates and Philhealth may be settled by customers. RDS has been the partner of Bayad Center in is reserved for approval by the conducting further proceed- Process Improvement Summit of process outputs by identify- speed and traditional Six Sigma international companies. In to- bills payment collection since 2000. Photo shows RDS and CBCI officers (l-r) Gina Salgado, RDS Business for their cellphone, Internet or landline bills. The remaining raffle Energy Regulatory Commis- ings pending resolution of 2011 in Orlando, Florida. He ing and removing the causes of focuses on quality. By combin- tal, 20 awards were handed out and Mindanao TV ratings. draws will be held at the Globe Telecom Plaza on March 9, April For Balance Luzon, ABS- Center GM; Johnson Go, RDS GM; Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Robinsons president and COO; Manny sion (ERC), is valid and bind- the petition filed by the OSG served as a judge in the North defects and minimizing vari- ing the two, the result is better across different categories. Tuason, CBCI president and CEO; and Pit Quevedo, CBCI VP and COO. (Joel Aurellano) 13, May 11 and June 15, 2011. (J. Aurellano) ing. before the CA, so as not to America Lean Six Sigma/Pro- ability in manufacturing and quality, faster. Lachica was in distinguished CBN obtained a 39% audience Both the Office of the So- render the same moot and cess Excellence Awards held on business processes. Lean Six In this year’s Process Excel- company, being the only Asian licitor General (OSG) and academic. January 17-19, 2011. Sigma is a business improve- lence Awards, hospitals, manu- judge among the 26 judges. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

 Lopezlink March 2011 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink March 2011  ‘Storyline’ leads PH entries as finalist in three categories PR CHALLENGE HR COUNCIL couch potato Eight ABS-CBN finalists At the 46th Anvil Awards Our very own treats compete in NYF Awards Lopez Group takes nine Melai, Jason top bill ABS-CBN Corporation and Energy De- EIGHT entries from ABS-CBN made it as final- “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” starring Jericho Rosales and velopment Corporation (EDC) led Lopez ‘Mana Po’ ists in the prestigious New York Festivals (NYF) Kristine Hermosa, and fashion-serye “Magkaribal” top Group winners at the 46th Anvil Awards Catch the favorite love team International TV and Film Awards 2011, the most billed by Gretchen Barretto and Bea Alonzo were organized by the Public Relations Society of the masses in “Precious number of finalists from the Philippines in this among the finalists in the newTelenovela category. of the Philippines. Hearts Romances Presents year’s competition. The promotional spot titled “Altar,” created by The Anvil, considered the Oscars in the Mana Po.” Join Brandi ABS-CBN’s cinematic-style documentary “Sto- ABS-CBN creative communications management local public relations (PR) profession, is dela Paz (Melai Canti- ryline” by Patricia Evangelista and Paolo Villaluna for Fire Prevention Month, was also named finalist awarded by a distinguished multi-sectoral veros) in her mission received the most number of nominations among in the Copywriting: Promotion Spot category. jury to outstanding communication pro- to reclaim the inheri- all Philippine entries as it competes in three cat- ABS-CBN bagged eight finalist slots compared grams and tools designed and implement- tance that is supposed egories: Biography/Profiles, Community Portraits, to GMA Network’s four. 1 ed in the past year. to be hers. She will and Social Issues/Current Events categories. All finalists will be awarded and entries which ABS-CBN bagged five awards, includ- have to make the heir The Manila bus siege coverage “Bloodbath in will be promoted to Gold, Silver or Bronze Oxales leads TMAP ing the Bronze Anvil for its Guinness World Atty. Leny Oxales (3rd from left) Milosebio Kiping Manila” by ABS-CBN News in August 2010 made awardees will be announced during the award- Record-breaking fun run 10.10.10: Run for of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) was inducted (Jason Francisco) fall it as a finalist in the Coverage of Breaking News ing ceremony to be held in conjunction with the the Pasig River. as president of the Tax Management Association of the Philip- in love with her. Before category, while “I Survived,” anchored by Ces Dril- National Association of Broadcasters show in Las pines (TMAP) for 2011. Atty. Oxales is an assistant vice presi- ABS-CBN won Awards of Excellence her father Vino died, on, was named finalist in the Docudrama category. Vegas from April 9-14, 2011. (Kane Choa) Bea Alonzo dent of FPHC and has been with the company for 15 years. She for Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo, DZMM Kapami- he decided to correct earned her bachelor of arts and her bachelor of laws degrees from his mistakes by giving lya, Shower Na, Sagip Kapamilya and again, UP Diliman and took up taxation and international law at the everything he owns to the Learn from the experts! Buy a ‘Starstudio Plus: Idol,’ 10.10.10: Run for the Pasig River which are Harvard Law School. She finished the academic requirements of son of his best friend. But Brandi is determined public service-skewed campaigns that en- the Executive MBA at the Asian Institute of Management. She to fight for her right to the money. Don’t miss 3 couraged Filipinos to be proactive members loves to play golf with her lawyer-husband and two children. “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Mana Po,” after Star Cinema get Robin’s album for free! of the society in relation to their environ- Photo shows the 2011 officers and directors of TMAP with “Agimat Presents Kapitan Inggo” on ABS-CBN’s ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. is giving away Meanwhile, StarStudio Plus: Idol is di- ment, country and fellowmen. inducting officer Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto- “Hapontastic.” (Kane Choa) summer workshop a copy of Robin Padilla’s studio album vided into three sections—Robin’s past, ABS-CBN Foundation’s 10.10.10: Run Henares (4th from left) at the TMAP inaugural ceremony at the for the Pasig River showed the world how Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati City, on January 31, 2011. ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema) is under Star Records, “Harana,” for every present and the future. A team of inves- ‘Gameday’ purchase of StarStudio Plus: Idol and the tigative journalists and talented lifestyle Filipinos ran united toward a good cause, opening its doors to incoming senior college students which is to help rehabilitate the historic Pa- Bayan’s Rojo elected president of PANA this summer through its movie concept development March issue of StarStudio. writers joined forces to come up with a conquers The CD contains six inspirational compelling portrait of the star. sig River. The large-scale project also gener- Bayan VP for Corporate workshop. Participants will be trained on the basics ated large-scale results as more funds for the primetime of concept scouting and research and story writing tracks sung by the ultimate “Idol.” All the StarStudio Plus: Idol is an account of one Brand and Communica- Pasig River-rehabilitation project Kapit Bi- tions John Rojo took the Balls (SKYCable Channel and development. In addition, they will get an op- songs depict Robin’s blessed family and man’s continuing journey made even more sig Para sa Ilog Pasig were earned and more helm of the Philippine 34) launches its flagship portunity to work with Star Cinema writers, direc- love life. Tracks include “Kung Kailangan palatable by photos taken by Jun de Leon importantly, the public became further aware Association of National sports news daily, “Gameday with Boom Gon- Mo Ako,” “Ipagpatawad Mo,” “Pagsub- alongside his photos of Robin through the tors, producers and creative managers on various film and even involved in the Pasig River cause. Advertisers as president. zalez,” Mondays through Fridays at 8:30 p.m. projects. ok,” “Miss na Miss Kita,” “Kahit Konting last 20 years and more snaps from the actor’s PHOTOS BY RYAN RAMOS and and RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTOS EDC received an Anvil Award of Ex- To kick off his term, Rojo Tennis, golf, football, basketball, UFC—name Pagtingin” and “Salamat.” personal library. (Katherine Solis) To apply, email to [email protected] a resume 1. Bong Osorio, cellence for the Master of Green Power communication pro- took charge of the Narito it, the newest sports authority gives it all. Special with photo, an original two-page film storyline and a Ging Reyes, Gen gram and an Anvil Award of Merit for “Sustain via Renew,” Ako Pilipino campaign features, trivia, Play of the Day and viewers’ reac- Cinema One Originals now on DVD! CINEMA One two-page essay on the topic “My Favorite Movie”; and Reyes and Anna Ro- an integrated annual and sustainability report. The Master of that encourages national- tions spice up the 30-minute nightly sportscast. proudly offers the highly-anticipated Cinema One Originals on DVD! mail or hand-carry a certified true copy of the latest driguez of the Boto Green Power communication program was cited for commu- ism through a collabora- Balls is available on SKYCable Platinum, SKY- Featuring the award-winning movies of the Cinema One Originals transcript of records to the Human Resources depart- Mo, i-Patrol Mo nicating its creative portfolio of services, sustainability report, tion of local musicians Cable Gold, SKYCable Silver and other quality Digital Film Festival from 2005 to 2010—“Confessional,” “Dose,” ment of Star Cinema. team; 2. Miko Aliño and participating in the 2010 World Geothermal Congress. for a song to capture the cable operators. (Katherine Solis) “Yanggaw,” “Wanted: Border” and “Paano Ko Sasabihin.” They are and Faizza Tanggol Deadline for submission of requirements is on Sustain via Renew won for integrating its business perfor- Filipino spirit. Rojo now available for P350 at Astro Plus, Astro Vision, Odyssey, O Mu- of the 10.10.10: Run also serves as VP of the March 11, 2011. For inquiries, contact Eury Tumang- mance milestones with its sustainability efforts. sic, Fully Booked and SM Record Bar. Start your own DVD collection for the Pasig River Public Relations Society PGT 2: PHL’s biggest day at 415-2272 loc. 3926 or visit the Star Cinema C

of Cinema One Originals! This cinematic video treat is only from onra Eugenio Lopez Foundation copped an Anvil Award of pages in Multiply and Facebook. team; 3. Ted Failon of the Philippines, which talent-reality show Cinema One, the number one movie channel in the Philippines! receives the award of Excellence under the PR tools category for “Unfolding,” a accorded him the title of returns! excellence for DZMM Kapamilya, Shower Na; 4. The Sagip Kapamilya d D commemorative book on the 50-year history of the Lopez Accredited Public Rela- Start wearing Azkals shirts and jerseys now! team headed by Tina Monzon-Palma (center); 5. EDC SVP for Opera- elfi Museum and Library. tions Practitioner or APR. Rojo, who joined Bayan in 2002, The search is on once more for the world-class act The Lopez Group of companies received an Anvil Award of ‘Balitang America’ tions Marcelino Tongco (6th from left) and AVP Martin Lacambra no spearheaded the digital component of the Lola Techie campaign worthy of winning the P2 million cash prize and GRAB these official Azkals shirts and jerseys at authorized online store hub http://abscbnstore.multiply.com! The shirts, which come (5th from left) with (l-r) Lourdes Zaide, Anne Christine Rojo, Monette Merit under the PR programs category for “Undaunted: The Mu- and the reimagining of the new brand of Bayan Telecommuni- getting that once-in-a-lifetime shot at stardom in white and gray, are sold for P300 and the jerseys for P500. Res- Evangelista, Fernando Diaz de Rivera, Martin Lacambra, Marcelino sicale,” a musical play about the life of Lopez Group chairman cations anchored on a new brand essence and brand identity in just like “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 1 grand reporter is ‘Media Bayani’ ervations and bulk orders can also be made through store@abs-cbn. Tongco, Frances Ariola, Ivy Henson and Atty. Jasmine Almogino; 6. The emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and the history of the Lopez family 2007. A holder of an AB Journalism degree from the University winner Jovit Baldivino, who is now living the UNDERSCORING her dedication students, scholars, women, workers com. They will also be available in all leading department stores ‘Unfolding’ and ‘Undaunted’ team: Rosan Cruz, Purisima Benitez-Jo- and group of companies that was performed for internal audi- of Santo Tomas, Rojo is married, with two daughters. dream. Also back are wacky hosts to journalistic excellence and integ- and youth. (Nerissa Fernandez) nationwide. The shirts are produced by Pump Apparel under license hannot, Cedie Lopez Vargas and Dulce Festin-Baybay ences and key external stakeholders. Luis Manzano and Billy Craw- rity in serving Filipinos worldwide, by ABS-CBN Licensing. Get yours now! (K. Solis) ford, while Big 3 judges “Balitang America” senior reporter BIZ EXCELLENCE Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Henni Espinosa was named the lone LAA 2010-2011 cycle delas Alas and former Filipino media awardee by Bayan- ABS-CBN president USA in the latter’s sixth anniversary Business Climate Action Summit on March 29 open for nominations Freddie M. Garcia celebration in San Francisco. CEOs across the industry sectors will These will be anchored by companies FOR nine years, the Lopez Achievement still get to decide who Espinosa received the Media take the lead in the 2011 Business or industry groups comprising the Award (LAA) has been responsible for makes the cut. Don’t Bayani (Media Hero) award for her Climate Action Summit at Hotel cluster working groups. making known outstanding team and miss the much- eight years of service as a reporter Intercon, Makati on March 29, 2011 expressed through the 2009 Business ness climate covenant which will First Gen and Lopez Group Busi- individuals in the Lopez Group. There awaited second covering California for “Balitang to control the release of greenhouse Covenant for Climate Action. recognize the strategic importance ness Excellence take the lead roles in are three award criteria: the achievement season of “Pilipi- America,” the only nightly news gases and to mitigate the effects of The summit also aims to agree businesses need to play in reducing the sustainable energy and sustain- or project must be exceptional in nature nas Got Talent” program for the Filipino commu- climate change. on the 2011 milestones and targets carbon emissions. able transport clusters, respectively. (40%), must have significant contribu- on ABS-CBN! nity aired in North America via The summit, organized by Philip- which will comprise the business There will also be working sessions Participants are expected to support tion in the organization’s results (40%) (K. Choa) and must have demonstrated the Lopez ABS-CBN International’s The Henni Espinosa covers a rally joined pine Business for the Environment contribution to national efforts to in the areas of sustainable transport, the summit action plans by measuring Group values (20%). Deadline for nomi- Filipino Channel. by Filipino workers against Grand and the Philippine Imperative for Cli- fight climate change, for presentation sustainable energy, sustainable cities, their impact, starting reduction pro- Kris Aquino nations is at 12 noon on May 16, 2011. Bayan-USA is an alliance of Hyatt Hotel in San Francisco in De- mate Change, aims to follow through to President Benigno S. Aquino III. solid waste management, sustainable grams, influencing their suppliers and is back as Visit www.lopezgroupbeknet.net or call progressive Filipino groups in the cember 2010 (Courtesy of ‘Balitang on the commitments of business to The centerpiece of the one-day agriculture and reducing emissions joining the wider fight to help the en- PGT 2 judge 449-6082, 449-6032 or 0917-5213188. US representing organizations of America’) reduce impacts on climate change as summit will be the signing of a busi- from deforestation and degradation. vironment. (Glenn Perez)

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GING Reyes, head of the ABS-CBN in the middle of a reorganization, we were News and Current Affairs Division launching a website (www.balitangameri- (NCAD) since mid-October 2010, is a ca.tv). I wanted to finish what I was doing homegrown kapamilya. in the US at the time,” Reyes recalled. She joined ABS-CBN Corpora- The right time tion as production assistant for News The right time came last year. in 1986, immediately after the network She had accomplished what she reopened after the EDSA Revolution. set out to do in North America, Reyes quickly proved her worth to rise and was at a crossroads in her from the ranks and become executive professional and personal life. producer and head writer of “The World “They (ABS-CBN manage- Clockwise from top: The war room, Election 2010; ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez discusses citizen journalism Tonight,” ABS-CBN’s award-winning ment) appealed to my sense of at the Pinoy Media Congress held on February 22-23, 2011; Tina Monzon-Palma at the ‘Talkback with Tina of 68% of the public trust, beat- that in the push for excellence, errors, and that’s the very thing English-language newscast that aired on mission, to my sense of service to Palma’ studio; Ted Failon at the ‘TV Patrol’ studio; Jeff Canoy at Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon; Zen Hernandez reports ing out all other competitors. the network should also care that these guidelines will seek to VHF Channel 2 before moving to the the company. My default was to on the water shortage in Baesa, QC; and Henry Omaga-Diaz reports on vintage cars in ‘Astig’ That said, there is always for its most precious asset—its minimize, if not eliminate. ABS-CBN News Channel on cable. say no. I was happy, perhaps too room for fine-tuning, such as the credibility and the integrity of That doesn’t mean, however, Reyes became director for news produc- comfortable in North America. I ABS-CBN... Strengthening core better establish ABS-CBN as inclusion of additional guidelines its point persons, something that we can expect a decrease in tion in 2001 and then North America News had control of my life and my time. from page 1 principles not only the leader in ratings, to the division’s existing code of that the people behind it have ABS-CBN’s use of social media bureau chief in 2002. In the latter post, she The stress was quite manageable. I Aside from making their but also as the pioneer in es- ethics for the coverage of delicate worked for decades to achieve. sites. If anything, it might even expanded the scope of news operations to An old hand at ABS-CBN, News programs stand out and tablishing improved standards subjects such as funerals and crime Use of social network- increase. Social media definitely The potency of this com- and it would be good if we could include the entire US and Canada, and de- Reyes started in the newsroom be more responsive to viewers’ throughout the media industry. scenes. The same goes for pursu- ing sites plays an important part in the bination was underscored by develop them and help them veloped local content for Filipino-Ameri- in the late ‘80s, moving up the needs, Reyes will focus on de- “We have the best journal- ing stories that would include Furthermore, Reyes will also average Filipino’s daily life, with ABS-CBN chairman and CEO achieve their full potential,” Reyes can communities. She created “Balitang Ging Reyes: ranks to producer of “The World veloping better programs and ists on our team. I’m confident interviews and direct coverage of be introducing guidelines for the Pinoys ranking as the sixth top Eugenio L. Lopez III (EL3), notes. She admits that to find star America,” a half-hour primetime newscast Tonight.” Her creative and better content for the Current that with our collective effort victims of crimes and tragedies. network personnel’s use of social Facebook users in the world. even as he cautioned them in potential and to develop and nur- seen on The Filipino Channel. managerial abilities made her Affairs department. She will and commitment to our craft, When asked if she was worried networking sites such as Facebook The Philippines is also a country the use of this power. ture it within the organization is a “’Balitang America’ started airing as a natural choice when the net- work on strengthening the we can take ABS-CBN News to that the new guidelines might and Twitter. This is not unusual, where almost everyone sends “I believe that we will be better somewhat daunting challenge, as a weekly. Now, it’s daily and I believe work expanded overseas to head network’s core principles, which new heights as we deliver content cause ABS-CBN to lose certain given the fact that the network was and receives text messages via equipped for the world changes the network has over 800 talents we’ve done our part to make the Filipino the North America bureau. through our different platforms,” scoops, Reyes says, “Not neces- among the first media companies their cellular phones. communities in North America appreci- A ‘kapamilya’ in turn, she believes will result in media if we are aware of our and regular employees, but she be- When it was known that in its improved performance Reyes stresses. She wants to build sarily. We will remain competitive to make use of the popular meth- At the same time, social potentialities to swing between lieves that this is a challenge that ate news that affects them… I’ve seen she was the choice to head the and form an even more solid on ABS-CBN’s reputation for but we will also be more respectful ods. This enabled ABS-CBN to media—especially in the hands right and wrong. More signifi- is definitely worth undertaking. firsthand the hardships the Filipino news division, people wondered foundation for ABS-CBN’s integrity and the credibility of its of, say, the victims of crimes.” reach an even larger audience and of the youth—has proven to cantly, I say all this because I have Multi-platform organi- communities faced and it was important zation what changes this dynamic competitive edge. It’s also to be media team. A media trust survey Once the code of ethics has introduce close-to-real time in- be an invaluable tool in citizen great trust in the young. You are to reach out to them, even as you report comesBy Carla Paras-Sison home woman would be bringing to argued that stronger principles conducted by social research in- been enhanced, Reyes hopes teractive media. However, because journalism, particularly ABS- an empowered generation. But One of her plans to further the objectively and sometimes unfavorably the network. within the organization would stitution Social Weather Stations that a zero-tolerance policy will these sites allow for incredibly CBN’s own Bayan Mo, i-Patrol your power must be matched careers of the people within the about them,” said Reyes. that when it mattered most, it (the showed the network with a rating also be adopted. She believes quick updates, it’s easy to commit Mo (see sidebars). with values,” said EL3 in his organization includes training the Bringing issues to Fil-Ams didn’t want such a drastic change in my company) delivered on that mission. I MEET THE TEAM speech before communications journalists that show the most po- Issues the North America bureau life. But their persistence helped. They know that firsthand. So I stayed,” she Gen Reyes assistant vice president of current affairs and news production. post of production unit head of current affairs in 2006. She as- students at the recent 6th Pinoy tential to deliver the news through under Reyes brought to the homes of got me to think in terms of ‘what if ’… said. Head, Current Affairs Gen was appointed head of the current affairs group in December sumed her current post in 2010. Media Congress in Manila. different platforms. Currently, Filipino-Americans included the war To turn down (the offer) was the easy Her message to LopezLink readers in this age of stiff competition in multi-plat- A balik-kapamilya, Gen joined ABS-CBN in September of 1986, 2010. She is responsible for operations and strategic management Such avenues of information ABS-CBN is the largest Filipino veterans’ cause, the inaugurals of US thing to do. I didn’t want to believe that I form communications: “We will always months after the EDSA Revolution. Her first crack at news pro- of all current affairs programs. She sets the agenda and provides Cheryl Favila are essential to the ABS-CBN news network, one that is viewed Presidents Bush and Obama, immigra- was one to turn my back on a challenge. take the lead in communicating with and duction work was as production assistant for the news department. editorial direction to the group. Head, News Production NCAD, and maximizing their and heard around the world. “The tion, welfare and economic bills, and lo- Was I up to it? Am I losing my edge? If engaging our viewers, and in delivering She moved on to segment produce, write and occasionally cover Cheryl started her career in ABS-CBN as segment producer for potential while avoiding the most thrust is to become a multi-plat- cal crime stories with significant impact I did not accept the challenge, I was sure the news to our fellow Filipinos all over for “The World Tonight” even if her designation was Chi Almario-Gonzalez “Usapang Business” in 1997. She went on to become common pitfalls is definitely on form organization, breaking down to Filipino communities. to regret not even trying,” Reyes said. the world. We know our strengths and still as a production assistant. In 1994, she became Head, News Gathering one of the core producers of “F,” and to write and NCAD chief Reyes’s to-do list. barriers,” says Reyes. “We want In recognition of her work, Reyes was So it comes to pass that as Reyes maintain strong relationships with the executive producer of the multi-awarded news Chi has been with ABS-CBN since 1996, starting produce stories in other programs, including Reyes also hopes to initiate our reporters to be able to report named by the Filipina Women’s Network marks her 25th year of continuous ser- communities we serve. We will use these program. After spending a year in the US as a out as a writer for the news magazine program “Pipol.” Cheryl was soon assigned as executive a tradition of promoting people on all of the platforms.” as one of the 100 Most Influential Fili- vice to ABS-CBN News in 2011, this strengths to effect change and to em- Hubert Humphrey journalism fellow, she was “Assignment.” She moved on-cam as a reporter a producer for public affairs programs, then crossed from inside the company. A firm The one move that ABS-CBN pino Women in the US in 2007. kapamilya has come home. What indeed power our communities. ABS-CBN has promoted as news manager for documentaries year later, writing news reports, special features and over to the news platform to handle “Umagang believer that its people are the will not be taking under the new Former NCAD head Maria Ressa in has made her stay all this time? Believing in ABS-CBN’s mission a mission and news and current affairs and special reports. Eventually, she was tapped documentaries for ABS-CBN’s news and cur- Kay Ganda.” Since 2009, Cheryl’s responsibilities network’s number one resource, management is a large increase fact invited Reyes to return to the Manila will always be a big part of delivering on to supervise all current affairs programs and rent affairs shows. She became associate expanded to include heading all news especially the people who have in the new technology hologram newsroom in 2008. But Reyes felt she still “I believed in its (ABS-CBN’s) that mission.” the daily morning program as assistant producer and executive producer of platforms in ABS-CBN. As head of trained within the company, or augmented reality, which the had so much to do at the bureau. “We were mission—serving the public. I knew director while concurrently working as ex- various programs, including “Pipol,” news production, she strengthened Reyes herself was one of the NCAD has used once before, ecutive producer for “TV Patrol,” at the “F” and “Global News,” until 2006, the ratings of “TV Patrol,” en- homegrown talents that have during the May 2010 elections. SPOTLIGHT time the highest-rating local news pro- handling the shows’ editorial and pro- hanced the news production value been promoted to a top position. “I believe that nothing beats gram. Gen also headed the docu-inves- duction aspects. Chi, who was a print of “Bandila,” and breaking news. “I want to develop future a good story, and that great tigative team of “The Correspondents” as journalist for almost a decade before She is also one of the core producers leaders of ABS-CBN News and content is more important than supervising producer. She later became transferring to ABS-CBN, took on the of the network’s special coverages. Current Affairs. We have great the technology. I agree that it is ‘Krusada’: Standing people within the organization, useful for other programs that would benefit from it, but I don’t MILESTONES think it’s a must for news.” 1996 2004 ABS-CBN pioneers citi- 2,000 text complaints on 2009 Reyes has her work cut out up for the Filipino ing scandal, which sets off team does a marathon six- • for her, but there is no doubt in Sarimanok News the chain of events that hour chat session at the The“Halalan” microsite zen journalism with the election day BMPM: Ako ang Simula is “Krusada” acts on and responds to Meanwhile, the award-winning Bayan • • • anyone’s mind that she can ac- Network (SNN), the leads to the impeachment EDSA Shrine in Ortigas registers more than one “Citizen Patrol” segment 2008 launched on May 11 THE crusade of the Filipino for the Fili- the biggest and most pressing issues Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang Simula project is complish all that she sets out to predecessor of ABS-CBN trial, Edsa Dos and the 2003 million page views on the on “TV Patrol World” BMPM picks up 2010 pino has begun. in each sector of society, spearheaded still going strong some four years after it was • do for the ABS-CBN News team. News Channel (ANC), is eventual ouster of Pres. abs-cbnnews.com day of the May presiden- 2007 several awards, including Ging Reyes takes over as From ABS-CBN NCAD comes by the best and veteran journalists of launched as Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo in 2007. • • If there is anything that could be established Joseph Estrada; the online pioneers the breaking tial elections ANC becomes the the Gold Quill Award NCAD head a program with the courage to take a ABS-CBN such as Ted Failon, Ces NCAD’s community- and social ser- • said for certain, is that she will do 1998 team also covers the news subscription text 2005 Philippines’s highest of Excellence in Multi- Korina Sanchez and Noli stand and fight for change in the coun- Drilon, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lynda vices-focused citizen journalism project, • everything she can so that not only abs-cbnnews.com is born, impeachment trial service, NEWS 2366, in Maria Ressa leaves CNN rating news channel, Audience Communication de Castro, along with Ted try—“Krusada.” Jumilla, Gus Abelgas, Dyan Castillejo, now headed by hard-hitting columnist • • will ABS-CBN maintain its posi- with at least eight people 2001 March, with more than for her new post as beating CNN, BBC and from the International Failon, join forces for “TV “We don’t effect change with words Karen Davila, Julius Babao and Noli Inday Espina Varona, aims to help Filipi- tion as a leading provider of news making up the core In January, abs-cbnnews. 10,000 people signing ABS-CBN consultant. Fox Association of Business Patrol” alone. Sometimes, we have to take a “Kabayan” de Castro. nos call attention to issues and events in • and information, but that it will be team of the ABS-CBN com does 24-hour shifts up on launching day. To She eventually joins Online’s coverage now Communicators The number of ANC’s fol- stand. ABS-CBN journalists are ready Advocacy journalism that gives a clear their communities. There are now 130,000 • • a more cohesive, more united and Internet news division to update the breaking date, most of the early ABS-CBN full-time as boasts of a citizen journal- Investigative journalist lowers breaches the 100,000 to become true agents of change and it standpoint and concrete action—this is Boto Patrollers—with almost 40,000 of • more integrated organization than 2000 news section as the subscribers still get their head of the NCAD and ism component in Boto Glenda M. Gloria joins mark in October, making it is through ‘Krusada’ that they can push what “Krusada” is all about. Because true this number on Facebook—whose con- ever before, poised to leave all its ANC reports on the BW second EDSA “uprising” dose of news through the managing director of Mo, I-Patrol Mo (BMPM) ANC as chief operating the most followed Filipino for their own advocacies for the Filipino public service is propelled by action, not tributions are regularly featured on “TV • competition in the dust. (Mary Resources Corp. price-fix- unfolds. On Jan. 20, the service ANC which receives more than officer news organization on Twitter people,” said NCAD head Ging Reyes. merely words. Patrol” and “Bandila.” Anne Barbieto)

 Lopezlink March 2011 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink March 2011 

Almeda Lopez gives ‘Gift of ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA writing. The final product will be a craft book art materials. Registration ends on April 20, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to Foldabots workshop repeat it. —George Santayana compilation of the participants’ works. 2011. Knowledge’ to hometown in May Tejido, a University of Santo Tomas March 14, 1903 Lopez and his wife Aida donat- DISCOVER the thrill of making your own alumnus, passed the architect licensure Exhibits: ‘Extensions,’ Charles M. Swift is ed the entire amount to Knowl- toys, and get down and dirty with your inner exams in 2007. He is also a painter granted by the American edge Channel Foundation Inc., child this summer! Join Jomike Tejido’s Fold- and book illustrator who has two ‘Loob at Labas’ government in the which will use the money to abots art workshop happening at the Lopez Philippine National Children’s Book Ongoing until April 20, 2011, the exhibit Extensions Philippines a franchise to connect three public schools Museum for three consecutive Saturday Awards under his belt. Aside from features multimedia work by Maya Muñoz, artists’ operate an electric street in his hometown of Tayabas, mornings, on May 8, 15 and 22, 2011. hosting the kiddie arts and crafts collaboratives Pilipinas Street Plan and Plataporma, railway service—Meral- Quezon. The connection will In this three-day workshop, par- show “Art is Kool” (2004-2006), and Loob at Labas features volunteer group Rock co’s tranvia—and to provide 6,320 students with ticipants will learn Tejido’s creative Tejido, 29, is also known Ed Philippines’ workshop outputs of their jail furnish electric current, light, heat and power access to Knowledge Channel’s process of conceptual design, for his “Mikrokosmos” visits in creative writing, music and photography. in the city curriculum-based educational prototype construction, and final comic strip in the The exhibit is a multisensory evocation of the way March 1967 programs. art of making robot toys. Partici- Philippine Daily In- Lopez Museum commits to keeping itself dynamic, Meralco Securities Corporation organizes According to Almeda pants hone not just their drawing quirer. broadening its engagement with contemporary Meralco Securities Industrial Corporation for Lopez, providing Knowledge skills but their spatial relations as Jomike Tejido’s artists and a variety of publics. The exhibit caps the the purpose of building and operating two Channel to the public schools is well, including basic paper engi- Foldabots art work- yearlong commemoration of the museum’s jubilee. pipelines for the transport of petroleum prod- (L-R) Aida Lopez and Atty. Augusto Almeda Lopez turn over their way of giving back to the neering and strength of forms, shop is limited to For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez ucts from the refineries of Shell and Caltex in their donation to KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista and resource descendants of his fellow guer- basic 3D drawing and coloring, 16 slots only. Fee of Memorial Museum and Library is located at the Batangas to Meralco power stations and to the mobilization director Doris Nuval rillas who served in Tayabas as character design and descriptive Tejido P3,000 includes all ground floor of Benpres Building. oil company depots in Pandacan, Manila March 14, 1969 LAWYER Augusto Almeda helping provide educational members of Anderson’s Guer- Lopezes donate land to Lopez, who at 16 years of age initiatives this time around. rillas Sector 43. It is also their LOPEZ VALUES IN ACTION Meralco marks the 66th anniversary of its served in the resistance move- After receiving compensa- gift to the children of the local incorporation March 2, 1987 ment against the Japanese dur- tion from the US government population which protected, fed Guimaras oil spill victims ing World War II, continues for his services as a guerrilla and clothed them during the ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol” becomes a huge hit March 1996 LOPEZ Group Foundation liters of bunker fuel, about a to help the residents, conduct- his service to the country by during World War II, Almeda war. (Charlene Tordesillas) First Philip- Inc. chair Oscar M. Lopez quarter of which leaked into ing feeding programs and pine Holdings (OML), with wife Connie the waters of Western Visayas. undertaking alternative liveli- Corporation and daughter Angela, visited The National Disaster hood initiatives in vegetable By Boo Chanco organizes Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Coordinating Council had production, agro-forestry, Doc Gerry’s legacy: Sense of duty First Sumiden to look at the progress be- reported that the spill dam- workshops on bookkeeping Boo Chanco joined ABS-CBN at 19 as a foreign af- make a decision, I was the only one left Circuits ing made by the cooperative aged about 234 kilometers of and accounting, and various fairs reporter. He went on to play a key role in the or- to continue with the live report. Inc., a joint venture with Sumitomo, for the Halad sa Guimaras which will coastline, 1,143 hectares of business operation modules. ganization of the ABS-CBN News Channel in the I opted to stay. It was my voice manufacture of flexible printed circuits be a recipient of land to be do- marine reserves, 478 hectares On his most recent visit, Tourism with a heart mid-1990s, among other assignments. He was also that brought the carnage live to a Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez nated by the Lopez family. of mangroves and 16 square OML told the co-op mem- IT’S not every day that we come active in the Public Relations Society of the Philip- shocked and horrified nation. Ba- Memorial Museum Library Halad was formed to pro- kilometers of coral reefs. bers that he hopes to see their across tourism sites that not only pines, serving as a member of the board of directors hala na, I told myself. Running vide added income through Meanwhile, nearly 14% of the income further increased after delight the vacationers but also in the 1970s. He retired as Lopez Holdings SVP away to safety was out of the it wouldn’t have been the right thing to do. We are agriculture to the victims of approximately 150,000 people he announced the donation of truly benefit the community. for corporate communications in 2010. He writes a question. Danger, after all, was after all a team and we swim or sink together. the Guimaras oil spill, which of Guimaras were affected, a submersible pump to ensure But this is what the late Dr. business column for the Philippine Star in addition part of our job as field reporters Sometimes, the sense of duty comes in the is described as the worst in the and 4,000 fisher folk house- a steady flow of water. He was Gerardo “Doc Gerry” Ortega to acting as consultant for Lopez Holdings PR. for ABS-CBN News. form of new assignments. In my case, the only country. holds lost their livelihood only accompanied to Guimaras by achieved as head of ABS-CBN I saw a spark and heard an explosion. At first ‘Just a day in our lives’ thing constant was my employment with the In 2006, M/T Solar 1 sank four days after the incident. LGFI president Rafael M. Foundation’s ecotourism sites I thought it was just some of our lights bursting And after we wrapped up the Lopez Group. I had been assigned to the Ma- off the coast of Guimaras and Almost five years later, Alunan III, Dario Pagcaliwa- in Palawan—he established five as a slight drizzle fell on Plaza Miranda. Then live coverage at Plaza Miranda, we nila Chronicle, ABS-CBN, SKYCable and the Negros Occidental. It was car- the Lopez family and LGFI gan and Dulce Festin-Baybay. community-based sustainable there were more explosions and I saw people combed the hospitals for reports main holding company at various times. rying more than two million continue their commitment (Dulce Festin-Baybay) tourism sites operated by the falling… many more scampering in all direc- on the dead and wounded. When I guess we all experienced being given new community, for the community. tions… and the stage collapsing with all the I finally got home towards dawn, my assignments we don’t particularly like. But bear SAGIP KAPAMILYA UPDATES “We have five projects in Puer- people on it. There was blood on the street… mother embraced me and said in mind that your senior managers always know to Princesa. These are the Ugong there were loud cries. The opposition rally was that when she heard my voice The author (rightmost) with (from left) wife Therese, mother-in- better. They know your skills and capabilities and (L-R) Joey Cuerdo, Doc Gerry and Gina Lopez share a laugh dur- law Patricia Bonnevie, son PJ, daughter Trishy, grandson Joshua Lending a hand to the Rock, Bacungan River Cruise, being bombed. on the air, she thanked God I they know the needs of the organizations. ing the launching of the Ugong Rock zipline and youngest daughter Rachel. elderly Pambato Reef Dalubkaragatan, A momentary fear streaked across my mind was alive. It was just a day in our Pioneering dolphin and whale watching in to the fullest. He had the help of communities so that they are as I thought that whoever is bombing the mit- lives, not that typical but not that unusual either. I was back at ABS-CBN News no longer as a I found the assignment to set up an all-news Sagip Kapamilya extended its resources to the elderly Puerto Princesa Bay and firefly the Department of Tourism, City coordinated and empowered. ing de avance wouldn’t want a television camera We routinely faced danger. Reporting on violent news correspondent but as the vice president for cable channel at SKYCable to be a waste of time. I residents of Bahay Kanlungan ni Maria Domenica, a watching in Iwahig,” explained Tourism Office of Puerto Princ- Since this project began, visitor recording it. I was one of two anchors assigned student demonstrations or riding on rickety air news and public affairs and news director. I was didn’t see the point of going through all the trouble home for mostly elderly, frail and sick lolas in Mambu- Doc Gerry when we interviewed esa, Mayor Edward Hagedorn traffic and profits have increas- to cover that night and I was right next to one of force helicopters at treetop level in Mindanao summoned to the Benpres office of Geny Lopez and expense of producing newscasts that could gan, Antipolo City, in the form of financial assistance him on January 22, 2011. “… We and the City of Puerto Princesa. ingly gone up. three or four cameras being used. I was on top of conflict zones could be pretty dangerous too. because a management meeting was going on. Two only be potentially seen by a handful of viewers. for the improvement of their kitchen. The Camillian do not have to destroy the environ- More importantly, Doc Gerry During Doc Gerry’s wake, the roof of the Quiapo underpass. I was vulner- I realize that the work life of the typical Lopez of my subordinates were being accused of partiality But Geny told me we must be pioneering and he Sisters, a Catholic religious congregation whose min- ment for us to benefit from it. We had the strength of quality em- I was heartened to hear the able. I was a sitting duck. Group employee is not as exciting and dangerous to one of the presidential candidates. I knew they was ready to invest big bucks in it. One day, the istry is to serve the sick and the elderly, maintains and just need to take care of it so we ployees—Jet Millare and Mar- members of the communities Should I run for safety or should I continue as the lives of the news reporters. But exciting or liked that candidate but I also knew they were pro- ABS-CBN News Channel was born. manages the institution. The cost of the renovation of can invite guests for them to see lon Tamsi, young community saying that they will continue annotating the chaotic situation at the plaza? not, all of us have to approach each work day with a fessional enough to put personal preference aside The same thing is true with the assignment the kitchen will be the counterpart contribution of the the natural beauty of our environ- organizers who helped organize on with what they have begun Tony Lozano, the other reporter situated at the sense of duty. We are there for a reason… we signed when doing their work. to handle corporate communications at the Camillian Sisters. ment so that our countrymen will the communities of Bacungan, with Doc Gerry: “Ipagpapatuloy stage, could no longer be reached. He was safe, we up for the job to deliver something of value to the Never unfair to employees Benpres level. It was a time of exciting change FG Hydro medical mission have opportunities from that….” Iwahig, Brgy. Tulingan, Honda namin ang iyong adhikain, Doc later found out, but at that very moment I had to organization and to the people our organizations I rushed to Benpres and on the way up to and the Group was fast expanding to new areas Pangasinan school That maxim can be observed Bay and Brgy. Tagabinet. Gerry.” (Faizza Tanggol) serve. And we are Geny’s office, I chanced on him in the elevator. In in telecoms, tollways, water, property and even A company doctor of First Gen Corpora- receives ETV package across the communities where But the key to all of these Visit www.no2mininginpal- all given enough op- my eagerness to defend my subordinates, I said it a hospital. We needed to deliver the message of tion examines a patient during a recent the locals used to be part of flourishing ecotourism sites was awan.com. Let us save Palawan portunity each work is not fair to suspend them based on anonymous the Lopez Group investing in businesses that medical mission in Pantabangan, Nueva Following the visit of program head Tina Monzon- the problem. Boaters who used Doc Gerry. He put together the from greed and destruction. day to display our accusations. Geny looked at me and sternly said: “A improved the quality of lives of Filipinos. It just Ecija. First Gen, through subsidiary Palma to Beda Elementary School in Bolinao, Panga- to help in the illegal fishing in sense of duty. Lopez is never unfair to his employee. If you will so happened that among the senior executives, it First Gen Hydro Power Corporation, sinan in mid-2010, Sagip Kapamilya returned to the Puerto Princesa Bay and Honda CALENDAR take responsibility for them, they don’t have to be coordinated with the National Irrigation school to donate an ETV package and 150 books in Often enough, we was just I who had previous experience in com- Bay are now part of the Bantay suspended.” It was clear he was not pleased with me Administration and the Pantabangan December. Principal Gudilla Macaraeg accepted the BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training are called upon to municating a conglomerate’s message. Dagat movement. Locals who that afternoon. It didn’t occur to me that I accused municipal health office to conduct the donation and expressed gratitude to Bantay Bata 163 courses this month: put our jobs on the A sense of duty means you accept the chal- used to cut the mangroves by the him of being unfair. Long silence... the elevator health mission in the town’s Brgy. Vil- and Sagip Kapamilya. “My 192 pupils and four teach- March 1—Cold Kitchen line in order to do lenge thrown at you and give it your best. There rivers are now the protectors of door opens and I still didn’t know what hit me. larica, one of the host communities of FG ers will benefit a lot from these materials. We hope March 15—Hot Kitchen what is right. It hap- is no such thing as being beyond the call of duty. the mangroves and fireflies. Wow. I thought my career with the Lopez Hydro’s 132-megawatt Pantabangan- to improve the academic performance of my students For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140 or 928-5576. Bayan pened to me one af- Duty is duty and it means getting the job done, Doc Gerry was not alone in Group was ended. I could have taken the easy way Masiway hydroelectric power plant. with the aid of this ETV package,” Macaraeg said. Academy reserves the right to change course dates. Scenes from Plaza Miranda as seen in ABS-CBN’s special documentary feature ternoon many years even it means staying right where you are in the (Joel Gaborni) developing the ecotourism sites aired on the first anniversary of the bombing after Plaza Miranda. out and let my subordinates hang in the wind. But midst of a bloody carnage in a public plaza.

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OML with son Jay (left) and sports & wellness Sudoku daughter Angela (right) together calendar Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! WHERE were you on February Shrieks and screams in with Art de Guia of First Philec, Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para 25, 1986? Those of us who were Ted Esguerra of the Philippine MARCH ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, born in the 1980s and earlier can Coast Guard and the rest of team column at kahon. 13: DZMM Takbo Para sa still conjure up the joy, jubilation at the summit of Pico de Loro. Mt. Pico de Loro adventure Karunungan, 3k, 5k, 10k, and pride of that Tuesday when By Benjo Sandoval 25k (Quirino Grandstand). the dictator Ferdinand Marcos and Dear Rosie Fee: P300. Contact Rowena his family were finally ousted in It’s never too early to fete your grad, so we rounded up some SHRIEKS, screams and of the Philippine Coast Guard, M. Sayat, 0917-8079530, the peaceful revolt that awed the majorly remarkable gift suggestions courtesy of Power Plant Mall. laughter filled Mt. Pico de and Louie Martin and Rico de 415-2272 loc. 5603 or Zaldy world. And since summer beckons, sun, sea and sand worshippers and Loro as Lopez Group execu- Manzana of the Lifelong Well- Naguit, 415-2272 loc. 5641 Twenty-five years later, we see the plain adventurous will definitely appreciate the mall’s fantastic tives, employees, their family ness team were also present. (See story) “EDSAs” taking place all over lineup of travel-related events and promos. Check them out only members and friends climbed Registration and group clus- 20: FAST Aquathlon 2011 the world, in places like Tunisia, this March! to the summit during a trek- tering were done upon arrival (Ateneo, QC), 5 a.m. Fee: Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq and If you’re the athletic type, DZMM Takbo Para sa Karunungan king activity organized by at the jump-off point. Darlene P500-P900. For more info, Jordan. And even as we speak, on March 13 will get your adrenaline flowing. This year’s run benefits Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Lamis of LGFI led a short prayer visit www.ateneoswim- Libya is the cynosure of the young scholars—25 incoming Grade 1 students for DZMM’s 25 (LGFI) and Lopez Lifelong while Dr. Esguerra took the lead ming.com/ world as the citizens of the North years—from Metro Manila and other Ondoy-stricken areas. Life- Wellness on January 29, 2011. for the warm-up exercise. Also on 26: Walk the Talk Mt. Pico de Loro straddles hand were an emergency medical African country finally square off long’s two-day badminton tournament also starts this month—visit (La Mesa Water- against their own Marcos, long- Lifelong’s new-look website (www.lopezwellness.com/) for updates Cavite and Batangas but is more technician, two local guides, shed), 6:30 am. accessible from Ternate, Cavite. three policemen from Ternate time leader Moamer Kadhafi. on this exciting sports event. Walkathon participants This month, we train the spotlight on ABS-CBN’s News and ooOoo It stands 664 meters above and Red Cross first aiders. the last stop before the summit. It all paid off when the trek- their arrival at the jump-off must register with their Current Affairs Department (NCAD), now headed by Ging It’s very very exciting to see the progress that the KBPIP has sea level and is considered the It was roughly an eight-kilo- Climbers took their time taking kers finally reached the summit. point. Some feasted on cup HR departments. Contact Reyes. Based overseas as North America bureau chief since 2002, had in cleaning the Pasig River. I’m looking forward to more highest mountain in Cavite. meter walk going to the summit. photos, looking around and pre- Everyone was awed by the scenic noodles, biscuits and coffee Benjo Sandoval @ 631- Reyes took the challenge of leading the department’s over 800 surprises from Gina Lopez and her crew. More power to A total of 148 participants During the first few minutes of paring themselves for the biggest views that they witnessed. Once that the local folks were selling. 6394 from different Lopez Group the trek, all one heard were the challenge—climbing the sum- again, the climbers took photos Companies that were able to 26: Camaya Coast talents and regular employees in the age of “stiff competition in them!—Ervin  Aquathlon and Trail Run Very Easy multi-platform communications.” Some five months after taking ooOoo companies registered for the never-ending stories of employees mit. despite the crowded area. After gather their employees earlier  Easy on her new assignment, the Kapamilya named by the Filipina Does Lopez Museum have a basic writing course for kids? What climb. The delegation was led talking to one another. At times, Making it to the summit a few minutes of exploring, the were already allowed to leave. (Camaya Coast), 4 a.m.  Medium activities are on offer for teens (14 years old)?—Bong by the Group’s ultimate well- loud laughter and screams were was not easy at all. Climbers, Group had to go down since it The rest of the Group left the Fee: P1,200. Call Triathlon  Hard Women’s Network as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino ness czar, chairman emeritus heard, especially when the trek- particularly the newbies, had was already getting late. area at about 8 p.m., bringing Association of the Philip- Women in the US in 2007 talks to LopezLink about her plans for The Lopez Museum is still ironing out a schedule for the sum- Oscar M. Lopez, together with kers approached a steep path. to crawl their way up clinging After the trek, participants with them unforgettable stories pines, 710-8259 or 399- the NCAD. mer workshops. For now, they have the toy making workshop with his son Jay and daughter An- After about four hours of to twigs, rocks or grass. washed up and rested upon that they will cherish forever. 6598 or email rreyes_upm@ The department also contributed to ABS-CBN’s winning architect/artist Jomike Tejido in May that your teen might enjoy. gela. First Philec head Dr. Ar- walking, the Group already yahoo.com Answer to Feb. puzzle year at the Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Slots are limited though, so you might want to look into it early. thur de Guia, Dr. Ted Esguerra reached the campsite. It was Solution, tips and computer Philippines when itsBoto Mo, iPatrol Mo won one of the network’s Do keep checking back for the rest of the museum’s summer offer- program available at www. four Awards of Excellence. In all, the Kapamilya network romped ings. DZMM ‘Takbo Para sudoku.com off with five of the nine trophies—including a Bronze Anvil for ooOoo New look for Lifelong website LLW skeds 10.10.10: Run for the Pasig River—awarded to Lopez Group I was able to buy some Team Azkals shirts for my kids. Thank you, BE well and stay well! Lopez Lifelong Wellness is pleased sa Karunungan’ sets companies; Energy Development Corporation and Eugenio Lo- ABS-CBN Licensing! I hope you have more Azkal merchandise summer GRIFFIN SIERRA pez Foundation completed the Group’s winning circle. Congratu- soon. Mabuhay ang futbol!—Lino to announce that its redesigned website is now live! Get RECOMMENDS your dose of wellness stories from our various sections—“In off on March 13 lations to all the winners! the Workplace,” “Stress,” “Physical Fitness,” “Emotional badminton Hundreds of responses have come in to the invitation extended THE DZMM Takbo Para sa environment. This year, on the special 25k run in honor of If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions and Mental Wellness,” “Spiritual Wellness,” “Disaster Pre- by chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez for employees to share how Karunungan fun run for the its 25th anniversary, DZMM DZMM’s 25th anniversary for tourney about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send paredness,” “Medipedia” and “General Wellness.” Be in the they apply the Lopez values at work. The entries are amusing, touch- benefit of 25 young scholars dedicates the race to 25 in- a chance to win cash prizes and them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@benpres-holdings. know about the latest Lifelong stories through the “News” WATCH for the Lopez ing, inspiring—and it’s hard to pick the one answer that rules them will happen on March 13 at the coming Grade 1 students from trophies. com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. section and upcoming activities through the “Calendar,” re- Lifelong Wellness bad- all. Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Metro Manila, including areas To register, visit www. trieve previous forum materials from our “Media” section, minton tournament on For 11 years, DZMM has that were devastated by ty- dzmm.com.ph or call 415-2272 and reminisce about past events through our “Photos” sec- March 26 and April 2. Get organized the yearly DZMM phoon Ondoy. locals 5603 and 5641. Registra- tion. This is your site! Visit us at www.lopezwellness.com. ready to “racket” till you Takbo Para sa Kalikasan to Runners may join the 3k, tion fee is P300 per person and (B. Sandoval) drop it! support campaigns for the 5k and 10k race categories, and P200 for students. To ensure a happy and fruitful visit, offer fruit at the Namuang Safari Park, the monkeys at the and flowers, rice and water, and burn five incense local Monkey Theater and the tigers at the Samui Events sticks before the big Buddha at the Phra Yai Tem- Aquarium and Tiger Zoo. around the world Soaking up ple. This 12-meter tall golden statue can be seen • The best snorkeling and dive sites are at Sail from the plane as you approach Koh Samui by air. Rock, Nangyuan Pinnacle and Twins, Shark Is- Songkran in Thailand on April ‘I survived my first ultramarathon!’ Built in 1972, it sits high on a platform with its land, Chumpon Pinnacle and the Koh Yippon 13-15, 2011. Experience MACKY de Lima, head of the treasury each succeeding weekend. It became the The eight-year veteran of the Lopez positive picture” when he encounters staircase adorned with dragons. At its foot, you Islands. sprinkles and a dusting of department of First Balfour, had started default training regimen for De Lima’s Group goes out of his way to share the challenges in his job. will find a meditation center and a market. • And, last but not least, have fun and let go. Noth- fragrant sandalwood paste at out helping organize Lopez Lifelong races, including his biggest one to date. wonders of running with his colleagues in “Excellence is also a value we try to When dining in Koh Samui don’t forget to ing beats spending quality time with your family Khao San Road in Bangkok, Samui! include Tom Kha Gai (chicken in coconut soup) and friends while soaking up the Samui sun! Wellness basketball tournaments in “After a marathon the next target is First Balfour, even accompanying a group develop in First Balfour. I have tried By Leanne Mae Alvarez or wade in the Ping River in or Kaeng Phet Pet Yang (roast duck curry) in your Call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 to 57 or email 2006; he was also active in the Walk the ultramarathon which is defined as of newbies on their first half marathon a using this value in my training; the Chiang Mai on the traditional menu for the day. With Koh Samui dubbed as “Co- [email protected] and ask for promo rates the Talk series, even becoming an any race involving running longer than week after the T2N. continuous search for improvement in Buddhist New Year. to Samui this summer! awardee for perfect attendance in the traditional marathon length of 42.195 The exercise has also helped him my work and running experiences seem THE island of Samui is truly a pocket of paradise conut Island,” you might notice that most of its dish- Santa Faz Pilgrimage in Ali- and the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle es incorporate coconut as an ingredient. 2007. By 2009, he had expanded his kilometers,” he said. “In the Philippines, shave off 15 pounds in 12 months even to go hand in hand.” cante, Spain in April 2011. Be of everyday city life. It’s the perfect place for couples The truth is, you are never far from food wellness activities to include running, the foremost proponent of ultrarunning, without reducing his food intake; thus, De Lima, who also occasionally one of the 200,000 people who and families that want to take a dip in deep blue anywhere in Samui. The island is packed completing several 5k and 10k runs in my opinion, is the ‘Bald Runner’ Jove- he has been “downgraded” from obese to joins his preteen son in school races at take part in Spain’s second waters and collapse into white-sand beaches. with restaurants which offer a wide array around Metro Manila. nal Narcise, a retired general.” overweight according to First Balfour’s the Ateneo, observed that the Lopez largest annual pilgrimage. To get to the island, take a flight to Bangkok, then of Thai seafood at reasonable prices. Inspired by the Tarahumara Indians Having met the Bald Runner’s re- annual body mass index (BMI) survey. value of concern for employee welfare Berlin Night of Theaters and from there catch a flight to Samui which will take Koh Samui tips to live by: of Northern Mexico that he read about quirement of completing at least one His next target is a normal BMI. and wellness is at work in what his Operas on April 16, 2011. around an hour and 30 minutes. For backpackers who Haggle. A lot. This island is used to in Christopher McDougall’s book “Born marathon, De Lima qualified to run in “Diets tend to be a fad,” he asserted. running has become: an experience to • want to make the most out of their buck, take the bus foreigners, so locals might be asking Take part in this crash course to Run,” De Lima decided to put his own the Tagaytay to Nasugbu (T2N) 50k “In fact, one of my motivational tools is to improve himself and an experience to which is an 11-hour trip, or go by train, which is a 12- too much most of the time. Practice in culture! Around 60 of long-distance running skills to the test. ultramarathon on November 14, 2010. visualize the food that I will be eating after inspire others. hour trip from Bangkok’s Hualamphong station. your haggling skills; they will come in Berlin’s stages show back-to- In May 2010, he completed the first of “I finished the event before the eight- the marathon or ultramarathon, such as He is now preparing for the Mayon Being the third largest island in Thailand, Samui handy. back productions of theater, his three full marathons for the year, The hour cutoff time. Finishing an ultrama- bulalo or pritchon.” 360 Run Around the World’s Most is packed with all the good stuff. Here you can find • Grab a map to have an idea of the dis- opera and ballet. Bull Runner Dream Marathon. For his rathon gives one the feeling that one is Aside from the health benefits, De Perfect-Coned Volcano in April. His pristine white-sand beaches like Chaweng Beach; tances of the different places on the Plan ahead. Call Griffin Sierra training, De Lima followed a 16-week doing something very special, something Lima said his marathon and ultramara- aim is to “finish the 50 miles within the this area offers more accommodation options, res- island. Being a first-time visitor doesn’t at 898-2451 to 57 or email program that involved one long run on out of this world. Running gives me a thon experiences have boosted his per- cutoff time safe, smiling and raring for [email protected]. de Lima taurants and nightlife compared to the rest of the mean that you are allowed to get lost. the weekend, the distance increasing at special kind of high,” De Lima shared. severance, enabling him to see “a more the next marathon or ultramarathon.” island. Lamai is the perfect spot for people who • Koh Samui is also popular for its ani- (L.M. Alvarez) Don’t keep the good news to yourself. 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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this March Hamptons-inspired garden party, and She details her check out our summer entertainment movie-making essentials in our lifestyle section. moments and reveals that she ‘Chalk’ ends the school is a foodie at heart, among year with a bang! others. She also takes us through her trips to Singapore with her Learn from cover girl Andi Eigen- two boys; and Bali, Indonesia, with friends Lucy mann’s survival tips for the real world— Torres-Gomez, Zsazsa Padilla and Liz Uy. and of course, school! Feeling too lazy to hustle the remaining school days? Read about the coolest jobs awaiting 2011’s first big celeb wedding you after college to make you work harder! Graduating late? Don’t think in ‘SSM’ the world’s ending and take your cue StarStudio devotes 42 pages of its March issue to from seven college students who enjoy the January wedding of Oyo Sotto and Kristine their academic year extensions! Tips on Hermosa. This special issue includes 200-plus scoring the best internships and making photos personally picked by the newlyweds, in- those endless hours of Internet prowling terviews from the entourage, their immediate count should inspire you to be productive families, and a love story that is a testament to this summer, too! the couple’s best qualities. Gerald Anderson and Swept away by ‘Metro’ Markki Stroem meanwhile opened the doors of Kris’ big birthday issue their respective homes in General Santos City Metro’s summer kickoff issue features Maja Salvador on the and in Antipolo to StarStudio. New Kapamilya cover. Celebrate sun style with Metro’s first-ever pool party (see The latestK Mag is full of tips, trends and Jewel Mische shares her excitement over a fresh which of the country’s top personalities came), and find out talk—all in the name of celebrating life! start, Hubert Webb and mom Elizabeth are re- who made it to our annual Men of Summer list. Update your Kris’ friends share their wisdom: Dr. Vicki united after many years, and KC Concepcion wardrobe with a touch of oriental chic and look for the per- Belo on staying young; Fr. Jun Sescon on shares stories and snaps from her Uganda trip. fect cocktail dresses and swimsuits for your beach parties. Be in finding strength and significance; and the know about the latest trends from Paris, New York, Milan, designer JC Buendia on dressing well. Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines London and Manila in our runway report. Discover which sun- Read about Kris’ thoughts and activi- at leading bookstores and magazine stands nation- saving beauty products will work best for you. Plan your own ties before her birthday in “K Journal.” wide! ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS

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