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 Lopezlink June 2012 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink June 2012  1Q 2012 financial results of Lopez Group listed companies (unaudited) At the annual stockholders’ meet Net income attributable to equity TOTAL CONSOLIDATED REVENUES holders of the parent company 2011 2012 % change 2011 2012 % change AMML bullish on Rockwell Land total ABS-CBN P6.593B P7.149B 8 + P976M* P306M -69 FPH’s next 50 Lopez Holdings P6.593B P7.149B +8 P902M P2.634B +192 revenues up by 26% decades and will continue to do economy, LPZ growth 126% from P1.5B in 2010 to EDC P5.953B P7.704B +29 P1.382B P2.699B +95 so well into the future, wher- P3.4B in 2011. ROCKWELL Land Corpora- first-of-its-kind 700-seater Rockwell, located in Quezon First Gen $317.3M $390.6M +23 $19.2M $52.1M +171 In this milieu, AMML sees with the stock price of Lopez ever in the world we may be,” For first quarter of this year, tion registered a net income after performing arts theater. City, only began selling last FPH P16.335B P19.769B +21 P704M P5.200B** +639 the major investments of Lopez Holdings reaching an intra-day FPH chairman and chief exec- unaudited net income attribut- Holdings in ABS-CBN Cor- high of P6.95 in May 2011.” tax of P915 million in 2011, up Another ongoing develop- April 27 and is more than 50% utive officer Federico R. Lopez able to parent was P5.2B, sig- *Includes P674 million gain on the sale of SkyCable PDRs poration and First Philippine After the tender offer for by 14% from P801M in 2010. ment is The Grove by Rockwell, sold out. This new exclusive (FRL) said. nificantly higher than last year’s **Includes P3.339 billion gain on the sale of shares (2.66%) Holdings Corporation (FPH) LPZ unrestructured debt Total revenues amounted to P6.2 a 5.4-hectare residential devel- pocket community will be In its annual stockholders’ P704 million. This was mainly performing creditably. He ex- was completed in September billion, up by 26% from P4.9B opment in set to turn over home to 105 units with sizes meeting on May 28, 2012, FPH due to the recognition of the pects ABS-CBN to maintain 2011, the board approved the in 2010. Revenue growth was its first two towers by this year. ranging between 260 and 400 disclosed its financial results for gain on sale of Meralco shares Lopez Holdings attributable its ratings leadership locally first cash dividend of Lopez driven by residential sales due to Rockwell’s first townhouse square meters ready for turn- year-end 2011 and first-quarter amounting to P3.3B and higher and globally as it delivers news Holdings since becoming a higher booking of sales and con- development, 205 Santolan by over by next year. results for 2012. earnings contributions from the net income at P2.634B and entertainment content on publicly listed company in struction completion For 2011, net income at- energy and real estate businesses. in 2011 from ongoing LOPEZ Holdings Corporation Unaudited consolidated rev- vertising revenues which grew multiple platforms. He also 1993. “Although the rate was a tributable to parent was at P2.1 Removing the gain from sale, projects. reported P2.634 billion in net enues increased by 8% YoY to 4%. As for FPH, its recurring announced that ABS-CBN is modest P0.10 per share, it was billion, compared with P24.9B net income attributable to par- Formed in 1995, FPH chairman and CEO Federico income attributable to equity P7.149B from P6.593B as as- net income increased by 164%, set to launch digital television symbolic of corporate recovery, in 2010. The decrease in net ent was still higher at P1.9B. Rockwell Land’s R. Lopez holders of the parent for the first sociate ABS-CBN Corpora- showing the strength of its broadcast in the Philippines following years of utilizing the income was due to the P23.6B “At parent company FPH, not flagship project is the quarter of 2012. This is 192% tion led national primetime TV power generation portfolio. It and is just waiting for govern- company’s cash and resources AS First Philippine Holdings nonrecurring gain from sale of only do we intend to drive strate- Rockwell Center, a higher than the P902 million in ratings in 1Q 2012 and imple- is clear that earlier investments ment approval to do so. in solving its debt problems.” Corporation (FPH) celebrated its 6.6% ownership in Meralco gic clarity and accountability for Lopez Holdings chairman Amb. Fulfillment of ABS-CBN Lopez Group commit- 15.5-hectare mixed- net income attributable to equity mented higher advertising rates made by both ABS-CBN and its first 50 years in 2011, it in 2010 and the P5.0B final investment returns in our plat- Manuel M. Lopez mission ment use development in holders of the parent reported in beginning February 2012. FPH are now bearing fruit,” opens the next 50 years with a impairment loss of Energy form of businesses but we will AMBASSADOR Manuel M. Makati City. Current- the first quarter of 2011. This was “Outside of election-related said Lopez Holdings president, AMML lauded ABS- AMML renewed the com- new vision: “Uplifting lives by Development Corporation’s ensure that they must also work Lopez (AMML), chairman of ly under construction primarily due to the 826% year- spending, we have not seen any chief operating officer and CBN’s continued fulfillment mitment of the Lopez Group creating value in key industries Northern Negros Geothermal in synergy...We turn towards our Lopez Holdings Corporation is The Edades Tower on-year (YoY) increase in equity significant expansion in Philip- chief finance officer Salvador of its mission to serve to the development of the and infrastructure that advance Plant in 2011. Without the next 50 with a ship that’s ready (LPZ), expressed confidence in and Garden Villas, in net earnings of associates to pine ad spend for many years. G. Tirona. all over the world. “ABS-CBN Philippines, aware that only national development.” gain on sale and impairment to brave new horizons and take the economy’s growth potentials which is expected to P2.417B from P261M, after This is why it was important As of December 31, 2011, Global offered innovative tier a prosperous people can be “The spirit of that vision has losses, recurring net income FPH to even greater shores,” and in the ability of the Lopez be completed within associate First Philippine Hold- for ABS-CBN to develop its Lopez Holdings held a 60.3% packages to address the needs truly free. “We have always inspired FPH for the past five attributable to parent grew by FRL said. (Hazel Velasco) Group to benefit from it. the first half of 2014. L-R: Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Rockwell Land ings Corporation (FPH) sold a consumer sales business. This economic interest in ABS- of subscribers adversely af- united ourselves with our Speaking before LPZ The company has also chairman Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, PSE chairman Jose Pardo, Meralco 2.66% stake (30 million shares) business grew faster in the first CBN and 46.6% in FPH. (Car- fected by the situation in the people’s aspirations for a better stockholders at their an- Middle East and Japan and, to tomorrow, putting ourselves at launched The Lopez Tower and president and CEO Manuel Pangilinan, Rockwell Land president in Meralco in January 2012. quarter at 15%, compared to ad- la Paras-Sison) Nestor J. Padilla, Rockwell Land directors Manuel Tordesillas, Elpidio nual meeting held in Rockwell some extent, in the US.” their service: to provide them Museum in Block 9 in Rock- L. Ibañez and Miguel L. Lopez First Gen attributable Center, AMML noted that The ambassador cited with services that improves well Center. The 20-story tower “the Philippine economy is FPH’s marking of its 50th the quality of their lives; to will be the new headquarters of ABS-CBN’s recurring net starting to draw the interest of anniversary in 2011. He said inspire them with the best in the Lopez Group and the new Rockwell Land lists net income up 171% investors around the world.” FPH might participate in the Filipino talent and ingenuity; home to the art and literature AMML said that the government’s public-private to provide them with clean, collections of the Lopez family. P9.1B worth of shares FIRST Gen Corporation re- power sales contracts of EDC’s tributed $20.1M to the compa- Still in Rockwell Center, income up by 1% Philippines has in fact been partnership program involv- indigenous and/or renewable BUOYED by its strong per- ing 6,228,382,244 common ported net income attributable Green Core Geothermal Inc. ny’s attributable net income. the company looks forward THE consolidated net income included in a list of up-and- ing power plants. Also note- energy; to be their tool for to equity holders of the par- that became effective in mid- “We are pleased with the As a result of the foregoing, Capital expenditure and film to launching The Proscenium formance and the favorable shares at a listing price of P1.46 of ABS-CBN Corporation reg- coming countries which have worthy, AMML said, is the investing in all that is good in ent of $52.1 million for the 2011 were the drivers of the improvement in the financial net income attributable to share- and program rights acquisi- whose conceptual design team economic condition experi- per common share, which is istered P306 million for the first been called the “breakout na- signing of a deal by FPH asso- our country.” first quarter of 2012, a marked better financial results. results this first quarter as it re- holders for the first quarter of the tion for the quarter amounted is headed by world-renowned enced by the property sector, equivalent to the company’s tions” by a Wall Street expert ciate First Gen Corp. with an AMML declared that increase of 171.4% compared FG Hydro effectively contrib- flected solid performance across quarter of 2012, down by 69% year is at P306M, 69% lower than to P1.1B, 22% higher than the Rockwell Land Corporation year-end 2011 stockholder’s on emerging economies. Australian company to code- the Lopez Group “looks to architect Carlos Ott. The 3.6 with the $19.2M net income uted earnings of $17.8M to First all platforms. We see the natu- compared with P976M in the last year’s net income of P976M, level of spending for the same recently listed in the Philippine equity amounting to P9.1 bil- An upgrade of the velop geothermal resources in the future with hope and hectares of prime property on registered during the same pe- Gen mainly through its sales of ral gas, hydro and geothermal same period last year. Removing but 1% higher than last year’s re- period last year. (Paul Michael Stock Exchange its common lion. As a result of the prop- country’s sovereign rating by Chile and Peru. First Gen is anticipation of better times the northeast side of Rockwell riod last year. The sharp increase electricity via ancillary services. portfolios delivering stronger the effects of the gain from the sale curring income of P302M. Villanueva) shares by way of introduction erty dividend, Rockwell Land Moody’s and a much better also considering Indonesia as for our country and people. Center will expand the compa- was mostly due to the higher First Gen’s consolidated recurring net earnings in the of SkyCable PDRs recognized in resulting from a property divi- now has 48,269 shareholders. than expected GDP growth a possible expansion site. We remain focused on grow- ny’s flagship development with income contribution of its af- revenues rose by $73.3M, or future. We continue to be fo- the first quarter of 2011 amount- dend declaration by Meralco of There is an option to have ABS-CBN acquires rate for the second quarter this AMML reported that Lo- ing our current businesses an additional five residential filiates, Energy Development 23.1%, to $390.6M in the first cused on operational improve- ing to P674M, net income would its 51% stake in the company. a follow-on offering, but no year, AMML said, heralds pez Holdings itself completed to reach more Filipinos and towers to be complemented Corporation (EDC) and First quarter of 2012 from $317.3M ments, with particular concen- have increased by 1%. most advanced weather Rockwell Land listed all definite plans have been laid the growing optimism in our its debt restructuring process contribute to their well-being. with 15,000 sq. m. of retail, Gen Hydro Power Corporation, for the same period last year. tration on the EDC geothermal ABS-CBN generated consol- of the company’s outstand- out as of the moment. business sector, even as anti- which began in 2002. “Our ef- We respond to the needs of 10,000 sq. m. of office and a in the first quarter of 2012. The increased revenues also plants—especially the comple- idated revenues of P7.1 billion forecasting system corruption reforms promise a forts were rewarded as the stock our nation with integrity and EDC generated $23.4M in reflected the higher fuel prices tion of the rehabilitation of the from advertising and consumer ABS-CBN News and Cur- relevant weather information to more robust economy. market anticipated our success responsibility.” income to First Gen in the first of the Santa Rita and the San BacMan plants this year,” First sales, an 8% increase compared rent Affairs has begun using its viewers and users. Three from Lopez Group feted for quarter, compared with $12.7M Lorenzo natural gas power Gen president Giles Puno said. to the same period last year. Ad- the most advanced weather ABS-CBN newscasts like vertising revenues reached P4.2B Japanese parliamen- in the same period last year. The plants. The power plants con- ( Joel Gaborni) forecasting system provided “Umagang Kay Ganda” and “TV tarians tour ABS-CBN, excellent corporate governance in the first three months of the by Weather Central, a world- Patrol,” and ANC’s newscasts, year, an increase of 4% from a TFC studios The Japan-Phil- THREE Lopez Group compa- with its third gold award for and board responsibilities. CG- wide leader in providing from “Headstart” to “The World nies were among the top scorers the 2010 CG-Sc for Publicly Sc top scorers were honored at year ago. Consumer sales for weather data. Tonight,” use the new weath- ippines Parliamentarians Friendship EDC net income up by 96% the quarter amounted to almost League represented by Congressmen in the 2011 Corporate Gover- Listed Companies. the ICD’s ninth annual dinner Ging Reyes, head of ABS- er system’s interface in their ENERGY Development Cor- equity holders of the parent was additional P0.7B and P0.6B, P3.0B, posting a 15% increase Hirotaka Matsuoka and Koichi nance Scorecard (CG-Sc) for Energy Development Cor- on May 30. A total of 39 com- CBN News and Current Af- weather segments. Mukoyama, and Yasushi Hiraiwa, a Publicly Listed Companies, an poration received a platinum panies received recognition: 23 poration (EDC) posted a higher at P2.36B, up by 104% compared respectively. from a year ago. SkyCable con- fairs, said that Weather Central Weather Central combines 1Q 2012 net income attributable to the P1.16B for 1Q 2011. “…2010 and 2011 are our tinues to contribute positively representative of Yoshimito Creative initiative of the Institute of Cor- award for getting gold for three in the silver category and 16 in would give ABS-CBN access patented technologies with Agency Co. Ltd., experience ABS- to equity holders of the parent at The improvement was main- transition years during which we with revenues increasing by 12% porate Directors (ICD) to raise consecutive years. It became the the gold category. The platinum to the most precise weather exclusive storytelling tools. CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN Film P2.71 billion, up 96% compared to P1.2B. ABS-CBN Global CG standards in the country. only platinum awardee for 2011. and platinum plus awardees are ly driven by the increased rev- planted the seeds of growth and data, with tools for conveying It also uses Philippine-wide Production Inc. and TFC through a to the P1.38B in the same period enue contribution and lower made our balance sheet stronger. revenues likewise increased by First Philippine Holdings Lopez Holdings Corporation from the gold awardees, de- high-reso- tour of the ABS-CBN studios. The Corporation (FPH) retained received a silver award for scoring pending on their performance last year. Recurring net income to operating costs from the com- Investments in the Tongonan 3% year-on-year (YoY) on the lution fore- Japanese visitors also concretized back of a 3% increase in overall its gold rating of 95% or higher in the 90% to 94.99% range. in consecutive years. SAVE THE DATE pany’s subsidiaries. Green Core and Palinpinon power plants casts, which their interest in ABS-CBN’s film Geothermal Inc. (GCGI), the have started to yield better re- viewer count compared to the production unit through a proposal for the fourth consecutive year, Governance practices were The ICD advocates the pro- are not of- making it only one of five com- reviewed based on criteria fessional practice of corporate June 1: Lopez Holdings project company for the 305- sults for the company. Our hy- previous year. for coproduction in a meeting with fered by any panies in the newly established covering rights of shareholders, directorship in the Philip- annual meeting, Cinema 4, MW Palinpinon-Tongonan dro asset is also performing ex- Total operating and other Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN chief other net- “platinum plus category.” FPH equitable treatment of share- pines consistent with global , 10am power plants, and FG Hydro ceptionally well this year, thanks expenses increased by 10% YoY work in the information officer; Enrico Santos, VP and business unit head for Skylight/; and Bong Osorio, VP for Corporate Communications. Photo shows (l-r) Hiraiwa, Osorio, Cong. Matsuoka, Cong. Mukoyama and Lopez. received its first platinum holders, role of stakeholders, principles of modern corporate June 21: ABS-CBN Power Corporation, the project to the high water levels stored in to P6.1B due to increases in country to- (Marianne de Vera) award last year, simultaneous disclosure and transparency, governance. (Carla Paras-Sison) annual meeting, company that owns the 132- the reservoir,” said Richard Tan- production costs, cost of sales day. (Kane Theater, 8am MW Pantabangan-Masiway toco, EDC president and chief and services, and general and Choa) power plants, contributed an operating officer. administrative expenses. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

 Lopezlink June 2012 KAPAMILYACOUNCILS Lopezlink June 2012  Coming this June! HR COUNCIL couch potato ‘X Factor Philippines’ begins Eco-educational tourism effort backed by IPs Six mark milestones with Lopez Group treats search for next singing superstar Gina Lopez: The truth on “ Philippines” brings Sur Coliseum in Davao to see if Brooke’s Point project together four of the country’s big- Mindanao hopefuls have the X gest names in the recording in- factor. dustry across generations—Martin Manileños and auditionees Nievera, , Charice from the rest of Luzon were and Pilita Corrales—as celebrity judged last as the team went to its judge-mentors who will search for final stop at the PAGCOR The- the next Pinoy singing superstar. ater on May 30, 31, and June 1. The celebrity judge-mentors re- “The X Factor” is a musical cently toured the country together franchise by that with host KC Concepcion. KC started in the UK. ABS-CBN Top photo: INAEC president Benjamin In May, several columns were published in maintain peace and harmony by taking Get high with the boys of joined “The X Factor Philippines” team bagged the exclusive rights to R. Lopez, Lopez Holdings chairman ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio (center) and ABS-CBN Channel 2 national newspapers accusing ABS-CBN care of the beauty that abounds. during the first round of auditions. localize the program with KC Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, Lopez Inc. chair ‘Dream High’ head Cory Vidanes (6th from left) with ‘X Factor Philippines’ judge-mentors Pilita Foundation Inc. (AFI)-Bantay Kalikasan What we are doing in Brooke’s Point Presentacion L. Psinakis and Lopez Group KC and the judge-mentors were Concepcion as host. The show Get your dose of gorgeous looks, charm and musi- Corrales and Charice, host KC Concepcion and judge-mentors Martin Nievera and of “illegally cutting trees, building houses is eco-educational tourism. Which chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez with in on May 16 and May 17 for will also give away P4 million cal talent from heartthrobs Taecyeon, Wooyoung Gary Valenciano and cottages, and occupying and convert- means the area is being used as a site 20-year awardees Edsel Sanchez and Jane the Visayas leg of auditions at the in prizes—the biggest prize for and Kim Soo-Hyun in “Dream High,” airing week- ing a worship place of the indigenous people where people can learn indigenous cul- Pagkalinawan of Lopez Inc. Hoops Dome, Cebu City. On May a talent search in the history of Watch for biggest musical event with host KC Concepcion, this June nights on ABS-CBN. The Korean series recently in Brooke’s Point, Palawan into a resort.” ture, cuisine—and most important, learn L-R: 15-year awardees Pinky R.A. Diokno 23 and 24, they went to Davao del Philippine TV. of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” on ABS-CBN! (Kane Choa) received a Golden Rose in the Children and Youth AFI managing director Gina Lopez sent and experience biodiversity at its best. of Lopez Holdings and Edgardo Montalban category of the Rose d’Or Awards in Switzerland, this letter explaining the foundation’s work In the light of these intentions and in of EL Foundation; 10-year awardee Cedie the only program from Asia nominated alongside TFC reaches out to Filipino community through ‘Balitang Canada’ in Brooke’s Point. Included as attachments the light of our success in jacking up the Lopez Vargas of Lopez Inc.; and five-year other finalists from around the world. Watch Tae- were a letter from the municipal mayor economy after only months of prepara- awardee Yiessa Borbon of Lopez Holdings THE Filipino Channel (TFC) “‘Balitang Canada’ is part of kababayan in other provinces “Balitang Canada” airs in Can- cyeon, Wooyoung and Kim Soo-Hyun in “Dream and the resolution signed by representa- tion, the criticisms are highly uncalled for. Canada recently launched “Bali- TFC’s continuing service to and with family and friends in ada and the US every Sunday at SIX kapamilya who notched ser- Lopez Holdings Corporation vice Lopez Inc. chair Presentacion L. High,” weeknights after “PBB Teen Edition 4” on tives of the indigenous people expressing A complaint does not constitute re- tang Canada,” its fourth news pro- the fast-growing Filipino com- the Philippines.” 5:15 p.m. after “TV Patrol” on vice milestones with their respective president for Human Resources Cieli- Psinakis (PLP) personally thanked ABS-CBN! (Kane Choa) support for the project, and the required ality. Bantay Kalikasan is backed up by gram produced by TFC in-region. munity all over Canada,” said “No one knows the Filipinos cable, satellite, TFC IPTV and companies took the spotlight at the to Diokno was awarded for 15 years of the awardees for their “malasakit” for permit from the Department of Environ- a resolution made by the indigenous ‘Shedding’: In it to lose it It follows in the footsteps of TFC’s TFC Canada managing direc- more than Filipinos themselves,” online about two hours after it airs Lopez Service Awards Night held at service, as was Eugenio Lopez Foun- the Lopez Group, noting that their ment and Natural Resources. people. This is their project. Velvet brings “Shedding for the Wedding” to the international news family that in- tor Marco Amoranto. “It aims said ABS-CBN Global COO on TV. (Rosary Escaño) The Grove on June 1, 2012. dation Inc.’s Edgardo Montalban. service milestones were reached be- THERE has been a slew of negative I also received a letter from the Philippines! “Shedding for the Wedding” follows nine cludes “Balitang America” (where to provide them with timely Raffy Lopez. “The global Filipino Read the full story online at http:// Edsel Sanchez and Mary Jane Yiessa Borbon meanwhile marked cause they cared for their companies, publicity which is totally untrue. Be- mayor…. overweight couples in their quest to lose weight “Balitang Canada” started as a and relevant news and features. community will continue to reach lopezlink.ph. Pagkalinawan are the longest- her fifth year with Lopez Holdings co-employees and the Group as a cause our project benefits—and stands I have letters and proof of communities and win the ultimate dream wedding. Joining host weekly segment), “Balitang Middle This new program will also help for information and outlets that serving employees to be honored Corporation’s HR department. whole. to benefit—many, it is vital that the and families that are very appreciative of Sara Rue, who also had to shed excess poundage East” and “Balitang Europe.” Filipinos connect with their address their unique interests. ABS-CBN’S Corona this year, both having been with executive director “…There is still so much we can do truth be known. our efforts in the area. Including the may- before her wedding, are wedding planner Brian impeachment Lopez Inc. for 20 years Cedie Lopez Vargas was also cited for her together to move our respective orga- The facts: To date Bantay Kalikasan or and the Sangguniang Bayan. Including Worley, fitness trainer Nicky Holender, fitness and coverage wins nat’l thus far. 10 years of service with EL Foundation. nizations forward,” PLP said. has invested P2.5 million in Brooke’s the two barangays who are benefitting health expert Jennifer Cohan and - Ashley Koff. TV ratings ABS-CBN inter- Point with the pure intention of up- from the employment opportunities. In- Follow the workout Tuesdays at 10 p.m., only on rupted its regular programming lifting the lives of the people through cluding the hundreds of individuals that Velvet! (Kathy Solis) to give way to the live coverage of the care of the environment. All the are benefitting from our efforts. Join the Lopez Group on Facebook! the Renato Corona impeachment Hot nights with the profit goes to the community. It is not We have also secured a DENR per- trial via “Ang Hatol: Chief Justice STAY you can chat about the latest cor- Round up your fellow kapamilya a business. It is being done with the mit to implement the clearing of over- Kardashians Corona.” Most Filipinos watched c o n - porate developments (or about and have them sign up for the Lo- Kourtney and Kim open the ABS-CBN on May 29 when the intention of sending a strong message matured and defective trees. nected anything and everything you want) pez Group Facebook group as well. third store of their fashion senator-judges delivered their ver- that taking care of the environment I hope that this will finally put to to your and widen your circle of kapamilya At the end of each week, exciting boutique in the Big Apple in dict, as it hit a national TV rating can uplift the lives of people and the rest all doubts and give assurance that friends and col- friends. There are 14,000 of us all prizes and surprises will be present- communities. in fact the ABS-CBN Foundation and “Kourtney and Kim Take New OPM icons make history in one-night concert Concert artists from various generations take of 18.5% against GMA (11.8%), leagues, be in the loop when over the country, after all! The group ed to the top three employees who I have been able to do it successfully myself personally have only the best in- York,” while Khloe and her part in “Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM” including Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, GMA News TV (3.1%) and TV5 it comes to news about the will also be your source of the latest referred the most number of people in Puerto Princesa, where on the second terest of the people of Brooke’s Point. husband Lamar Odom star , Ogie Alcasid, , Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, , Erik Santos, Juris, (2.9%) based on data from Kantar Lopez Group! buzz about sales, entertainment and to the group. in “Khloe and Lamar,” the Jed Madela, , Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, and The Company. Hosted by Jim Paredes and , “Icons Media. ABS-CBN’s coverage also year the people are able to send their We have no other intention other than Sign up for our very pop culture tidbits and other fun Like it? Then we’ll see you on- third spin-off of “Keeping Up at the Arena: Masters of OPM” will also be graced by Pokwang, and . Staged by ABS-CBN’s ruled the ratings race on May 28 kids to college, put food on the table, to benefit the common good. own Facebook group so stuff. line! with the Kardashians.” Catch Star Events, this will be held on June 16, 8 p.m., at the new SM , with as director with a national TV rating of 10.3% the back-to-back episodes of and Ryan Cayabyab as musical director. For ticket inquiries, call 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com. versus TV5 (2.8%) and GMA News BIZ EXCELLENCE “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” TV (1.7%), and on May 25 with a national TV rating of 11.5% against FOR the 2011 cycle of the Lopez performing LRVP Into the SGE Sys- every week beginning on May 26 at TV5 (3.1%) and GMA News TV Achievement Awards (LAA), Lopez tem of PGPP-1 Unit-1 (Green Core 9 p.m. “Khloe and Lamar” will have back-to-back Nominees for 2011-2012 LAA known Show off your songwriting (3.0%). ABS-CBN’s official hashtag Group Business Excellence received 40 Geothermal); S.O.S.—Save Our Steam, episodes every week beginning on June 30 at 9 #CJonTrial became the top trending nomination entries from different Lo- Filipino Entertainment, and A Well- Inc.); Bayan’s Project Hotline for Bay- Resources, Building A Community Saving Steam to Increase Generation, p.m. Velvet (SkyCable Channel 53) is available topic in the Philippines. The country’s pez Group companies. This is the high- Documented Team Achievement an Phone (Bayan); Measuring EDC’s of First Responders, and Measuring Saving the Landslide-Affected Mah- on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCa- chops in ‘Himig Handog’! most trusted anchors also delivered est number of entries they have received (ABS-CBN); Performing Above and Triple Bottom-line Impact (EDC); EDC’s Triple Bottom-line Impact anagdong-A FCRS 30-inch Diameter ble Silver and other cable operators. (K. Solis) ABS-CBN launches the Philip- amateur or professional; or an in- official Facebook page at https:// updates from the Senate, with since the LAA started 10 years ago. Beyond Customer Expectations: First and Development and Implementa- (EDC); From Seed to Tree, Our Pub- Main Injection Line (EDC); Bayan’s ‘Dinosaur King’ joins pines’ biggest multimedia song- dividual composer and/or lyricist, www.facebook.com/HimigHan- Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon for Here are the team and individual Balfour’s Texas Instruments Bump tion of Project 3E (ABS-CBN Foun- lic Responsibility (First Gas Power); Revenue Assurance+Interconnect Team Animazing writing competition, Himig Han- or up to three individual com- dogPPop. Deadline for the sub- ABS-CBN Channel 2 (in photo), achievers that make up the latest batch Building Expansion Project (First Bal- dation Inc.). Development and Implementation of Carrier Billing Solution, Enhanced dog, with the theme “Pinoy Pop posers and/or individual lyricists mission of entries is on June 30, Julius Babao for DZMM, and Tony of nominees: four); “K na K ng Pinoy!” (Kayang-kaya Business Management (5 entries): Project 3E, and Rebuilding the Phil- Returned Service Order Manage- Max, Rex and Zoe just want to have fun—until (P-POP) Love Songs.” collaborating on one entry. An 2012. Velasquez, Lynda Jumilla, Karen HR Focus (3 entries): Vision/Mis- ng Pinoy): Design and Development of Responsible Extraction of Natural ippines…One Community at a Time ment and Standardization, Customer they find fossil-shaped cards that transform into Now on its fifth year, Himig individual composer may submit For more info, visit the Himig Davila and Atty. Adel Tamano for sion/Values Embedding, and 2011- K-rated Transformer (First Philec); and Resources (EDC); Strategic Partner- (ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.); and Facilities Database, 120 Days to IMS: dinosaurs. The dinosaurs were trapped inside the ANC. (K.Choa) Handog continues to search for ex- a maximum of two entries. Entries Handog secretariat at Star Cre- 2012 Support Team (Bayan); and SkyCable Plan 499 Winning the Hearts ship with STT: Victory for SkyCable, Choose Philippines: Sharing More TGPP Passed ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ cards by the Alpha Gang, which aims to collect all ceptional musical talents with en- may be written in Filipino, Eng- atives Group, 2/F ELJCC Bldg., “Trabaho: It’s Lovelier the Second of the Filipino Family and Changing Triumph for a Filipino Company than Just Discoveries, DZMM TLC OHSAS 18001 Certification Audit in the cards so they will be proclaimed the “Dinosaur dearing, uniquely Pinoy love songs lish or Taglish, and in any popular Eugenio Lopez Drive, QC; call Time Around” (EDC) the Cable TV Landscape (SkyCable) (SkyCable); Leased Network Access (Teaching, Learning, Caring), “XXX: Four Months Amid Plant Rehabilita- King.” The three embark on a quest to collect all that can transcend generations and music genre or a fusion of known 415-2272 locals 3423 or 3621; Customer Focus (8 entries): NBA Customer Image-Building (6 Service, Project: Suyod and Project Xklusibong, Xplosibong Xpose,” and In- tion and Other Corporate Strategic the cards with the help of their dinosaur friends stand out in the world. genres. visit http://himighandog.abs-cbn. on Free TV—Giving Global Access to entries): Sowing the Seed of Envi- S.O.S.—How Bayan Created and ternational Recognition and National Programs Without the Assistance of and stop the Alpha Gang. “Dinosaur King” is part Himig Handog: “P-POP Love Submit your best original love com/ or https://www.facebook. the Ordinary Filipino, UAAP Cheer- ronmental Stewardship in Implemented an Effective Financial Impact through Social Awareness/ External Consultant, and Bayan Emer- of ABS-CBN’s Bida Best Kid campaign. Don’t Songs” is open to any Filipino songs online via the official web- com/HimigHandogPPop; or fol- dance—Boosting School Spirit, Bring- (First Gas Power Corp.); DZMM Sil- Forecasting Process (Bayan). Krusada (ABS-CBN). gency Management Program (Bayan). miss “Dinosaur King,” Mondays at 8:15 a.m. on composer (Filipino citizen or of site of Himig Handog at http://hi- low @PPopLoveSongs on Twitter. ing the Azkals to the Fore of Filipino veRadyo (ABS-CBN); 2011 Cinema Public Responsibility (10 entries): Operations Management (8 en- The semifinalists will be announced ABS-CBN’s Team Animazing. (K. Choa) Filipino descent) here or abroad, mighandog.abs-cbn.com and its (K.Choa) Consciousness, Boxing—Wholesome One Originals (Creative Programs Responsible Extraction of Natural tries): Successful Retrofitting of a Non- next month. (Amelita dela Rea-Agaton)

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by Ro s by EXECUTIVE FEATURE AS executive director of the tion is available on the internet, Not coincidentally, Vargas Lopez Memorial Museum and our holdings still have a place last year took on the role of C san Library, Cedie Lopez Vargas and we need to create a stron- “the voice of the Lopez Values” has steered the institution to- ger awareness of the wealth of in an ongoing campaign to ruz ward timeless significance in materials available. We are very inculcate the Lopez Credo and

, E.Mo the age of social media. researcher-friendly. Unlike the Values among a workforce of In the last 10 years, the mu- internet where everything can 13,000. “Working with the team on n seum and library has become be downloaded and is spoon- t L-R: Installation shot of gallery with the works of Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo on exhibit; Claro Ramirez Jr. and Ei- al more accessible to tech savvy fed, doing library research the Credo allows me to share

b researchers through online requires more critical faculties. with employees that same Lo-

leen Legaspi-Ramirez, cocurators of the Lopez Memorial Museum; Artists Nikki Luna and Ernest Concepcion flank an guest Angel Aquino; Installation shot of Bencab’s “Recuerdos,” oil on canvas (1985); “España Y Filipinas” by Juan presence and a digitization proj- We aim to make work easier for pez family commitment. I have Luna, oil on canvas (1886), one of the museum’s biggest attractions; The cover of the third edition of Maximilianus ect that continues to bring his- the researchers,” says Vargas. found it to be quite rewarding Transylvanus’ “De Moluccis Insulis” (1524), the oldest book in the library’s holdings researchers,” Vargas noted. “Af- tory within the reach of all. Its Among the Lopez Values, because of the strong feedback ter all, one of our commitments website, www.lopez-museum. Vargas says nationalism is the we continuously receive from LOPEZ... institutions to create a larger Hidalgos and Sansos when the library because everything Limahong”), Jeremias Navarro put together “the single largest is to make ourselves very acces- org, is complemented by a blog, most evident in the work of the the employees. They are posi- from page 1 awareness of Filipino art and they attend a Lopez Museum has been interwoven.” (“Flying Machine for Icarus”) collection of Lunas and Hidalgos sible and researcher friendly.” www.lopezmuseum.blogspot. museum and library. “It was tively engaged. Amazingly, we culture in the contemporary event. Pushing boundaries even This means visitors who and Danilo Dalena (“Talo”). of any individual or institution,” A parallel program to com, and accounts on Facebook put up to strengthen pride in have realized that we are not With a rebooted vision and sense and be more relevant. It further, the museum regu- view an exhibiting artist’s work “There is a deliberately for- including Luna’s iconic “España digitization is conservation. The and Twitter (@Lopez_Muse). Philippine letters, culture and building a strong work culture mission statement that has re- also pushes us to strengthen larly ventures outside of its four in effect also see the research lorn and somber tone to this Y Filipinas” and Hidalgo’s “La Roberto M. Lopez Conserva- “In the current 21st cen- the arts. It is a constant symbol from zero but rather from a cast it from repository to stew- our engagement with contem- walls, literally and virtually. that the latter conducted in outing. Images of the prostrate Barca de Aqueronte” and “El Ases- tion Laboratory, named for Don tury social media environment, of the Lopez family’s commit- solid base that has organically ard, protector, enricher and porary artists,” museum ex- “Everything is always the library in the process of and crestfallen easily evoke a inato del Gobernador Bustamante.” Eñing’s youngest son who was where almost all the informa- ment to nation building.” been in place. It is a reflection advocate of its holdings, the ecutive director Cedie Lopez rooted in a theme that’s carried preparing for the show. stance of defeat, a succumbing to Beginning at the close of the one of the museum’s early advo- Lopez Museum contributes Vargas said of the update. by the art collection because For the museum’s ongoing odds,” Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez 1980s, Eugenio “Geny” M. Lo- cates, attracts its share of clients “meaningfully to the educa- Thus, for years now, exhibits we make it a point to marry its exhibit, Beat, thirtysomething wrote in her curator’s notes. pez Jr. and Roberto M. Lopez and kudos despite deliberately tion and cultural fulfillment of at the Lopez Museum have no voice with more contemporary artists Nikki Luna and Ernest “But Beat also linguisti- sought to bring the museum’s not advertising its services. A its various audiences.” longer been confined to wall- voices,” Vargas noted. “We are Concepcion take their place cally traverses a more mobile art collection up to par with guest from Germany even ex- Cedie Lopez Vargas: “It requires us to reach out bound works. Visitors are as strengthening this connection alongside masters like Hidalgo positionality, possibly one the holdings of the library. Don pressed amazement that such a and engage with current voic- likely to see installation, video further so that it comes to a (“The Assassination of Gov- that suggests a desire to plod Eñing’s sons led the push to ac- gem existed in a country like the Broader, heavier role es, to partner with different or performance art as Lunas, point where you don’t think ernor General Bustamante,” on in sheer resilience or blind quire more artworks, especially Philippines. Vargas had to ex- of just the art collection or just “Ofelia” and “La Derota de resolve. By staying on in the those by Filipino modernists plain that the lab was concentrat- Photo by N by Photo MEET THE TEAM present tense rather than as the and National Artists, thereby ing on building its expertise and more definitive ‘beaten,’ this infusing the exhibits with a deepening its bench of technical for the voice of the exhibition also conscripts the more contemporary flavor. consultants before going full energies of artists Nikki Luna The art collection includes blast in accepting outside jobs. Reprinted with permission from Metro Os eal and Ernest Concepcion to ef- about 600 masterpieces, while For now, the requirements By Carla Paras-Sison Society Magazine, photo by Lilen Uy fect stagings of confrontation the library’s ever-growing col- of the museum’s own collection Lopez Values

h with the difficult, the resistant lection boasts of more than are paramount, although about

ima of the kind of employees the “I no longer have a life,” can strengthen both brands and even the impossible.” 20,000 materials on Philippine 50% of the work the lab does is Lopez Group has, and the she says facetiously about the by working together in the Beat continues the Lopez history and culture. for external clients. As Vargas Other programs type of values each company added responsibility. service of the institutions in Museum’s explorations of the stressed: “If you don’t take care has inculcated on their own. In truth, Vargas has found our charge,” says Vargas. intersections of the colonial In 2005, the museum started of what you have, you’re actu- The focus of the project then a “strong core of committed Meanwhile, despite the and recent past alongside con- its massive digitization program. ally taking two steps backward. is on strengthening at the individuals” at both LGFI and added load, Vargas deliberately temporary issues. The undertaking’s thrust was You have to move forward, History Group level what the em- the museum and library, mak- pursues a program to engage fourfold: “to capture, catalogue that’s why the stewardship, the ployees have been living every ing it possible to share exper- younger audiences with con- According to Vargas, when it and store images of original caring and the preservation of day in the workplace,” Vargas tise across both organizations. temporary exhibits like Beat. was first opened to the public in materials; make these images our collection is important.” explains. “LGFI has a strong brand “Contemporary artists do 1960, the Lopez Museum was searchable/accessible/retrievable Meanwhile, the museum’s Owing to the great work name in corporate social re- a lot of research in the library, primarily a library housing the for a greater range of users; pro- institutional collaborations are Vargas has done, she was sponsibility. The museum and digging through images, books, rare books owned by her grand- tect and preserve the originals going strong, particularly the designated in January 2012 to library has long been known maps, pottery. We will continu- father, Lopez Group founder by reducing handling; and con- Locus Redux fora and Zero concurrently serve as execu- for stewardship and the pres- ally offer a complete experience Eugenio “Eñing” Lopez Sr. tribute to making the operation In, the 11-year-old consortium tive director and president of ervation of national treasures. because our exhibits are backed Don Eñing was a national- of the library cost-efficient.” with four other Manila-based Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Both have strong networks by strong, solid research from Lopez Museum executive director Cedie Lopez Vargas with ist—a year later, he would go The program has borne fruit museums. (LGFI). or affiliations. I feel that we the library,” she says. on to orchestrate the buyout in the gratified reactions of re- For 2012, the Zero In mem- her father, Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez of Meralco from the Ameri- searchers who come expecting bers—the Lopez Museum, LOPEZ Memorial Museum and Library executive director Cedie Lopez Vargas (standing, third from left) with her team. Standing, l-r: cans—with a penchant for going to dig through the archives us- , Ayala Mu- SPOTLIGHT Mark Manalili, library assistant; Gerry Marquez, facilities and maintenance technician; Rod Enano, conservation technician; Edgar on book hunting trips abroad. He ing good old elbow grease. seum, and Museo Montalban, documentation clerk; Maria Fe Marpa, registrar/admin support assistant; Elvie Iremedio, library retainer; Fanny San Pedro, snapped up valuable first-edition “They’re very happy to have Pambata—will take to the prov- administrative officer; Dr. Serafin Quiason, library consultant; and Mercy Servida, head librarian. Foreground, l-r: Domingo Magaling, Filipiniana books and manu- discovered that our materials inces to share their expertise with A green new home for the Lopez Museum in-house carpenter; Garry Perez, maintenance personnel; Talvie Darnayla, digitization clerk; Romeo Jalandoni, maintenance personnel; scripts, periodicals and maps that are now digitized and easy to communities outside of Manila. and Mary Ann Pernia, education programs manager. Not in photo: Peter Natividad, collections management consultant; and Ethel Vil- THE Lopez Memorial Mu- able to access and interact with de los Reyes, in researching lafranca, conservation center/museum services consultant made up the core of his collec- access, which means we are As part of the pilot program, they seum and Library will transfer our collections and exhibits.” suitable materials and designs tion. Along the way, he had also now more accessible to younger will help a town in the Visayas put to the Lopez Tower and Mu- She noted that the muse- for its interiors and the best TIMELINE up its own community museum. seum Building in Rockwell um’s eventual interior design methods for the transport of its Through all these programs 1960 1980 1990s 2004 Center once the structure is would focus on “the visitor collections to maintain and en- Catalogue of 17th Century exhibit and a commemora- and collaborations, the Lopez completed in 2014. experience.” Its location in the hance the museum’s conserva- The Lopez Memorial Publication of Eugenio Imprints in the Lopez Memo- Starts acquiring works by The library starts its digitiza- tive book, “Unfolding: Half a Museum—one of the most en- When the museum moves 15.5-hectare Rockwell Center tion and digitization programs Museum and Library is Lopez Foundation’s “Juan rial Museum” modern Filipino artists tion project Century of the Lopez Memo- during and constant legacies of to the Lopez Tower, it will gain development marks it as a cen- for optimum preservation. founded in Pasay City on Luna: The Filipino as Painter” 1984 2002 2008 rial Museum and Library” Don Eñing—hopes to remain double its current floor space in ter point that complements the The Lopez Tower and Mu- February 13 by Santiago Pilar Publication of Helen The Roberto M. Lopez The conservation lab receives 2011 relevant and to sustain its con- Pasig, with the tower’s first and area’s high-rise upscale resi- seum building will be the muse- 1972 1981 Valmayor’s “Orchidiana Conservation Center is a grant from the Society for The Zero In museum temporary voice, Vargas said. second floors earmarked for the dential towers, the Rockwell um’s third address after moving John RM Taylor’s “Philip- Publication of “The Complete Filipiniana” established the Preservation of Philip- consortium marks its 10th Through all these programs museum. Cedie Lopez Vargas, Club and Power Plant Mall. out of its original home designed pine Insurrection Against Writings of Dr. Eduardo 1986 2003 pine Culture Inc. to purchase anniversary with Open Call and collaborations, the Lopez museum executive director, The Lopez Tower and by National Artist for Architec- the United States,” which Quisumbing” The museum moves from The museum is certified to additional equipment 2012 Museum—one of Don Eñing’s said: “The Lopez Museum in Museum building will have a ture Juan Nakpil in Pasay, and is distributed for free to 1983 its Pasay site to the Benpres the ISO 9001 standard 2010 The exhibit Beat opens on most enduring and constant Rockwell Center is envisioned “green” design that will go hand its current location in Benpres libraries in the Philippines, Publication of “Philip- Building The museum celebrates its May 19 legacies—hopes to remain to be a relevant community in hand with the museum’s ef- Building in Ortigas. (Excerpted is published pine Rariora: A Descriptive 50th anniversary with an relevant and to sustain its con- space. We want people to be forts, with architect Katherine from www.inquirer.net) temporary voice, Vargas said.

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KEITECH: Soaring high with excellent ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA training, world-class grads Those who cannot remember the past are Know your wood “SineGabay” by condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana Deocampo. AS part of the Lopez Memorial Museum lecture D e o - June 9, 1972 series on materials, Cheek Fadriquela and Prof. campo is a Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. receives the Rosalie Calapis of the University of the Philip- prize-winning Distinguished Service Award from the pines (UP)-Los Baños will talk on the structure filmmaker, Harvard Business School Association for of wood, wood identification, its physical and author, film his accomplishments as “business leader, chemical properties, and the wooden cultural teacher and communicator and champion of sound heritage in the Philippines in “The Fundamen- film historian. management in Asia” tals of Materials: Wood.” The seminar is set for Three of his June 20, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. groundbreak- June 12, 1986 As a medium for the arts, wood is used in ing books A team headed by Amando Doronila sculpture, prints, musical instruments and ar- Nick Deocampo (above); “SineGabay” by Deocampo on cinema puts out the first issue of the new Manila chitecture. In the Philippines, the availability received Na- Chronicle of wood has given rise to different traditions of ing, will hold the talk of Nick Deocampo, direc- BayaniJuan receives $1.5M from ADB through JFPR tional Book The Japan Fund for Pov- sculpture and vernacular architecture. tor of the Center for New Cinema, on June 30, Awards. An international June 2, 1987 erty Reduction through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is granting $1.5M assistance to BayaniJuan in Prof. Calapis will discuss wood identification 2012, 2-4 p.m. Calauan. The grant aims to promote partnerships and innovation in poor and undeserved communities and to scholar and writer, his articles have been pub- The Office of the President announces that while Fadriquela will focus on the other topics. “Rizal, Cinema and the Filipino Nation” will develop the capacities of BayaniJuan residents for self-governance and community development to be imple- lished in important publications here and abroad. the facilities of PTV 4 will be returned to Fee of P2,500 includes lunch and certificate. touch on the beginnings of Philippine cinema mented by ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI), with the National Housing Authority as executing government as signaled by the first feature film on Rizal Deocampo has taught at De La Salle University the Lopezes on July 27, 1987 agency. The ADB hopes to create a model for public-private partnerships and replicate it in various parts of the EDC president and COO Richard Tantoco, KEITECH president Paul Aquino (seated, 2nd and 3rd from left) and how the history of local cinema has been and Ateneo de Manila University, and is pres- country. Photo shows (l-r) VP Jejomar Binay, AFI managing director Gina Lopez, ADB director general of the June 8, 1993 and EDC SVP Ernesto Pantangco (extreme right), with Leyte provincial board member Deborah Bertulfo and Award-winning film- further enriched by films about him and his ently teaching at UP. Southeast Asia department Kunio Senga, NHA GM Atty. Chito Cruz and Amb. Toshinao Urabe. Kananga Mayor Elmer Codilla, join the graduates of KEITECH maker to talk on Rizal works. It will also ask viewers of these films— The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground Benpres Holdings Corporation is created to and other future films on Rizal—to compare floor, , Exchange Road corner replace Benpres Corporation job training and jobs. Skills Development Author- A total of 140 graduates of the and cinema the sense of nation and identity that Rizal’s , Pasig City. Museum days and “These graduates are a living ity, the KEITECH curriculum Kananga-EDC Institute of Reshaping relocation through To commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth month, works and these films sought to establish with hours are Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez proof that when different sectors integrated EDC’s recommen- Technology (KEITECH) are on the museum, in cooperation with Anvil Publish- current views. Fee of P300 includes the book a.m.-5 p.m. For details, call Fanny at 635-9545. Memorial Museum Library the road to fulfilling their dream of society work together for a dations for additional lessons By Faizza Tanggol of better lives for their families as noble vision, wonderful things in math, English, occupational ‘kapit-bisig’ partnerships LOPEZ VALUES in ACTION well as upholding the institution’s can happen…. KEITECH health and safety, and practical NOT all relocation operations tradition of excellence. Of the is EDC’s way of helping our exercises. EDC also incorpo- end up in bloodshed and tears. 140, 50 obtained certifications host communities achieve their rated lessons on discipline and Some even end up in smiles. dreams and improve their lives,” values development. in metals and engineering, 17 This was seen in the resettle- T FAIZZA by Photo Energy Development Corpora- “At KEITECH, we put Charo Santos-Concio: Daring to be great in tourism, 25 in pipe fitting, 23 ment of the first batch of 20 tion (EDC) chairman emeritus special emphasis on building the in plumbing and 25 in electrical families living beside Estero Charo Santos-Concio formally joined ABS-CBN close to the ground—are encouraged and brought In addition, there was the lin- Oscar M. Lopez (OML) said. character of our trainees. Our long installation and maintenance. de Pandacan in Paco, Manila. as production consultant in 1987, then eventually to the fore. gering public outrage over his KEITECH was established experience in business and human Ninety-four graduates or Through ABS-CBN Founda- took over from her uncle Jimmy Navarro as head of By doing so, the 82-year-old Group was able decision to leave his former in 2009 by EDC and the mu- relations has taught us that skilled 67% have already secured jobs; tion Inc.’s (AFI’s) Kapit Bisig programming and production. After a successful stint to go where no conglomerate has ever gone be- live-in partner, Alma Moreno, nicipality of Kananga, host of or smart people come and go, but this number is expected to in- Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), the as Channel 2 head, Santos-Concio was appointed fore. Truly, a pioneering force to reckon with. and start an affair with Zsa EDC’s Leyte Geothermal Pro- the ones who possess integrity, ANGG crease with the positive reviews families were relocated to the the first female president of ABS-CBN in 2008; And being entrepreneurial need not mean Zsa Padilla. That the public duction Field. Taking off from discipline and strong moral char- of the employers of the first two BayaniJuan Southville 7 site in she had then just completed the Advanced Manage- just putting up a new business. The spirit can also would have forgiven him batches of graduates, and more the prescribed training program acter are those who last,” OML O Calauan, Laguna comanaged by L ment Program at Harvard Business School. San- be harnessed to take an existing company—and and was willing to welcome of the Technical Education and stressed. (Toni Nieva) companies providing on-the- the National Housing Author- tos-Concio continues to host “,” even a career—in a new direction. him back into their television ity and AFI. Children enjoy the playground near their home. the country’s—and Asia’s—longest-running drama It was this pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, screens was uncertain, to say KBPIP officials believe their anthology on the Kapamilya network. which has helped define the Lopez Group, the least. success stemmed from the kapit- ment Authority demolished families that were displaced in IT has been said that unless you’re willing to that inspired Charo Santos-Concio to take the Santos-Concio could have bisig with different agencies. informal structures and provided Pasig,” said BayaniJuan project have a go, fail miserably and then have another chance in 1992 to make her boldest decision been swayed by the growing This relocation operation additional trucks, and the De- director Girlie Aragon. “At pres- go, success won’t happen. yet as head of programming and production of chorus of concern over taking alone involved KBPIP staff partment of Social Welfare and ent we have more than 5,000 Climbing up the rungs of the hierarchy won’t ABS-CBN. in Dolphy, but she passion- doing the census of informal Development provided grocery families living at the site.” likely happen, either. After all, rewards gener- At that time, her boss—then executive vice ately believed that Dolphy still ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN chairman Gabby settlers with the Pasig River packs for the families. The city of Through a P40-million ally favor those who are daring enough to take president Freddie M. Garcia—was still calling had that showbiz magic that Lopez and Dolphy welcome guests to Studio 1, which was renamed Dolphy Theater in 2008 Rehabilitation Commission, Manila pitched in for the struc- grant from the Department worthwhile risks. It’s unfortunate, most of the programming shots at the network. the network sorely needed to mapping of informal structures, tural mapping and additional of Energy, electrification by therefore, that many of us The programming wizard was wary of Santos- keep its growing lead in the highly competitive and organizing the community trucks while HM Transport of- Meralco started in October in the corporate world are Concio because her previous experience was in broadcasting industry. and concerned agencies. fered free bus rides to Laguna. 2011. The Asian Development afraid to put that toe out movie production, not television. Thedesire to prove herself right and contribute The Armed Forces of the This public-private part- Bank’s Japan Fund for Poverty of line, push the envelope Even Santos-Concio admits that when she to that goal of the network pushed her to bring Philippines loaned trucks, the nership was able to relocate Reduction has also approved a and break clearly defined was new to ABS-CBN, she was considered as Dolphy back to ABS-CBN in a new sitcom. Metropolitan Manila Develop- 1,324 families from different $1.5M grant to improve basic boundaries, petrified by “just a pretty face, an artista (actress).” Rather As she says: “Dolphy is Dolphy. Shows come waterways in to services for BayaniJuan (see re- fear of retribution and than be discouraged by the seeming lack of con- and go but talent stays… I believed Dolphy would SAVE THE DATE BayaniJuan. lated story). First Gen president Francis Giles Puno (3rd from left) and ABS-CBN vice president Peter Musngi (4th from the dire consequences fidence in her abilities, Santos-Concio rose to the have a new audience.” August 10: “AFI’s goal was to relocate Through its partnerships of failure. challenge. In some ways, her bet on Dolphy was a bet on left) shake hands during the turnover of the electric generator (in background). Also in photo are (l-r) Dr. Luisa a thousand families each year, with private and public institu- Puyat, DZMM medical consultant; Marah Capuyan, DZMM station manager; Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Deadline The Lopez She took inspiration from that prized Lopez her career, too. And it paid off beautifully. but because of typhoon Ondoy tions, it looks like AFI will go a Public Affairs head; May Ceniza, Special Projects manager of ABS-CBN’s Manila Radio division; Kane for entries Group, howev- Value of being entrepreneurial, which is all about On December 23, 1992, “Home Along da Riles” in 2009, the government was long way in helping rebuild the Choa, ABS-CBN director for Corporate Communications; and Janice Dugan of First Gen’s CSR group for the 2012 Asian CSR er, prides itself taking significant risks in pursuit of a worthwhile went on the air and it was an instant hit. It stayed forced to relocate close to 4,000 lives of former estero dwellers. Awards and the Intel-AIM on nurturing goal. at the top of the ratings for years, effectively First Gen donates genset to DZMM Corporate Responsibility a culture “People have biases. It’s very human. But I reviving Dolphy’s career and earning for Santos- With Kapitan, ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eu- Award. Only online entries CALENDAR where such believe in myself and I felt challenged. I always Concio her spurs as programming executive. genio Lopez Jr. FIRST Gen Corporation do- donated through ABS-CBN DZMM’s Teaching, Learning are accepted. The awards trailblaz- say, ‘I’m going to prove it to you.’ And I’ll make a She steadily built on that success such that nated recently a generator set Foundation Inc., will provide and Caring (TLC) program. ceremony will be held dur- BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training ing ideas big bet if I have to,” she says. toward the end of Garcia’s term at ABS-CBN, Sr. dared to buy out the American owners of to DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 electricity for the air-condition- Under the TLC program, indi- ing the 11th Asian Forum courses this month: a n d And bet she did, with Dolphy, considered the she and her team were making most of the deci- Meralco when people thought that Filipinos did in support of various public ing units of DZMM’s library gent victims of recent calamities on CSR in Thailand on June 14-15, 18-22, 25-29—Commercial Cooking d a r i n g “King of Comedy,” as her ace. Many naysayers sions in programming. Then in March 2008, she not have what it takes to run a utility, and his service initiatives of DZMM, and clinic on wheels. and disasters get free medi- exploits— did not see it that way, however, believing that was named president and chief operating officer eldest son, Geny, fought tooth and nail to bring October 26, 2012. For more June 25-26—Needs Assessment and Social Marketing for the AM radio station arm of Themobile clinic and library cal checkups and medicines. backed by pains- she actually had a joker in her hand. of the network. television within every Filipino’s reach. info, call Khristine Dizon at Development Organizations ABS-CBN. visit twice a month poor and The mobile library provides a taking research They certainly had reason to doubt the wis- This would not have happened had she not “What I tell my people is: you have to know 846-7866 or email awards. For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan Academy The 45-kilovolt-ampere disaster-stricken Metro Ma- classroom experience for out- [email protected] and gut feel honed dom of her bold move because Dolphy at that taken that bold step in 1992, in the same way when to put your neck on the line for certain generator, which First Gen nila neighborhoods as part of of-school kids. ( Joel Gaborni) reserves the right to change course dates. by keeping ears time had been out of television for three years. that Lopez Group founder Eugenio H. Lopez things you believe in,” Santos-Concio says.

10 Lopezlink June 2012 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink June 2012 11 Sudoku Comprehensive eye exam: Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! MAY our months be ever so exciting! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 May, as no doubt you’ll agree, was Another way of monitoring health para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. chockfull of milestones, controversies, REGULAR eye examinations issues and events that kept Twitter do not only prevent eye prob- feeds buzzing. Dear Rosie lems, but also help uncover First on the list: Rockwell Land indications of other diseases Corporation’s trading debut on the ing—but it will help to know that there’s a more proactive way of in the body, including diabetes Philippine Stock Exchange in early shielding our family members. Learn more about this innovation on and hypertension. Therefore, May. It was a spectacular performance page 10. eye exams are just another from the newest stock on the block, Sometime this month we will be revealing the much-awaited way of monitoring your overall which “popped by as much as 427%.” winners of the Nationalism contest of chairman emeritus Oscar M. condition. The stock settled at P4.90 per share Lopez. The number of entries we received proved the importance of If you have vision problems after peaking at P7.71, which was still this Lopez Value to our kapamilya in the Lopez Group. The show of and are wearing glasses or con- more than double its initial P1.46 love for country is especially timely since we’re celebrating the 114th tact lenses, you should have an listing price. Exciting! anniversary of our independence a few days from now. (R-L) First Philippine Holdings Corporation and First Gen Corporation chairman eye exam at least once a year. The impeachment trial of Su- We are also unveiling a new contest, this time on Facebook. If you Federico R. Lopez, Energy Development Corporation president Richard B. Tantoco and However, even if you have preme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona ended late last month have a Facebook account, add or “like” the Lopez Group on there, get First Gas vice president Mon Araneta lead the First Gas complex ‘power walkers’ not experienced eye problems with a guilty verdict, 20-3. Fortunately, the end of the trial didn’t all of your colleagues to do the same and win awesome prizes. Too in the past, you should see an tion of a foreign body in your you are diabetic or hypertensive, come with the attendant doomsday scenarios that many of us easy, right? Check out the details on page 5. ophthalmologist if you experi- eye. Recurrent conjunctivitis a habitual smoker, are aged 40 expected—martial law was not declared, and there weren’t even Also, don’t forget that we mark the founding anniversaries of two ence a change in vision in one or red eyes, problems with tears and above with a family history hints of an Edsa reprise (nth edition). “Naitawid din nang maayos,” Lopez Group companies this month: Lopez Holdings Corporation or both eyes, such as blurring, (too many or too few), a growth of glaucoma or currently tak- in other words. on June 8 and First Philippine Holdings Corporation on June 30. double vision, blind spots, on the eyelid and previous eye ing steroids orally for any other Also jostling for headlines in the past weeks was Lady Gaga, ooOoo A ‘power’ walk flashing lights or floaters, or injuries or eye surgery are also condition. whose second visit to the country will likely be remembered for Please publish the LAA nominees, I’m excited to see our group feel pain, persistent irritation, signs indicating that you should Start protecting your vision.  Very Easy the protests mounted by some of our countrymen. And there was make it this year. Thank you!—Dante itching, discharge or the sensa- see your eye doctor. More so if Call your Asian Eye doctor  Easy Jessica Sanchez, the teen who took the Philippines’ For the first time ever, the Lopez Group Business Excellence team for a comprehensive eye exam  Medium “American Idol” dreams to its best ever finish. received 40 entries for the Lopez Achievement Awards, the most ever By Ross Hamo Jr.  FINANCIAL WELLNESS By Susan Ariola today. Kapamilya discounts Hard We ended May with the 2011 Corporate Governance Score- in the program’s 10-year history. Check out the list on page 5. We in Batangas apply: 50% off on consulta- card for Publicly Listed Companies, where Lopez Group compa- hope your team made it! SOME 160 Lopez Group In his inspirational mes- First Gas complex, which tion, 25% off on diagnostic nies distinguished themselves: First Philippine Holdings Corpo- ooOoo employees trooped to the Sta. sage, First Philippine Holdings covered 3.4 kilometers, and Your dengue examinations, treatments and Answer to May puzzle ration, Energy Development Corporation and Lopez Holdings What’s the deal on ABS-CBN Foundation and Brooke’s Point? It Rita and San Lorenzo power Corporation and First Gen entered a portion of the 9.9- surgeries, and flexible payment Solution, tips and com- Corporation. The three companies were conferred their awards seems to me that there is a concerted effort to discredit the founda- plants in Batangas for Walk Corporation chairman Federico hectare mangrove area, home terms of up to six months. puter program available during the Institute of Corporate Directors’ annual dinner on tion (pro-mining camp, anyone?). Hope these “issues” won’t divert at www.sudoku.com the Talk (WTT) on May 12, R. Lopez (FRL) shared how he to some 29 mangrove species battle plan Asian Eye is at Phinma May 30. the group as they carry on with their good work in Palawan and 2012. Representatives from fulfills his personal commit- and around 80 bird species. Plaza, Rockwell Center with PARENTS live in fear of a situation like this: a dengue Thismonth, the spotlight is on the Lopez Memorial Museum everywhere else.—Tinno plant operator Siemens like- ment to wellness by swimming The participants were also satellite clinics in Trinoma in the day when a family mem- plan. The plan is actually a GRIFFIN SIERRA and Library and its ongoing exhibit headlined by young artists Gina Lopez herself explains the issue in a letter on page 5. wise joined the walk, led by the equivalent of two kilometers brought to the shoreline which and SM Mall of ber—especially young chil- health maintenance organiza- By Carla Ricafort Atienza Ernest Concepcion and Nikki Luna. Executive director Cedie ooOoo their chief executive officer every other day. This he does connects to the Verde Island Asia in Pasay. To schedule a RECOMMENDS dren—contracts dengue fever, tion instrument where the Lopez Vargas talks about keeping the 52-year-old institution Thanks for featuring Robert Labayen. Nice to know the man (and Trevor Wade. despite his double knee injuries. Passage and is the nesting screening and for further in- the dreaded disease that has member pays P500 to be cov- relevant in the age of social media, and why it has an edge over team) behind the best station IDs in the land. I’m a fan!—J.C. First Gas vice president FRL also talked about place of the Olive Ridley sea quiries, call 898-2020 or email claimed thousands of lives. In ered for a P30,000-medical similar facilities in the Philippines. Mon Araneta welcomed how First Gen and First Gas turtles. eyehelp@asianeyeinstitute. Metro Manila alone, dengue cost arising from dengue. For Many of us have kids who will be the pioneers of the new If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- the participants to the First have ensured the protection of The participants enjoyed com. (Reighmond Vencer) cases almost breached the a family with four children be- K-12 system this school year. Add rainy days—we’ve already had actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, Gas complex that houses the the environment through the the entire experience, from 20,000-mark in the first quar- low 20 years of age, the mem- our first tropical depression, Ambo—and dengue fever to the mix please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ 1,000-MW Sta. Rita Power Center of the Center campaign the nice weather, great scenery SPORTS & WELLNESS ter of 2012. ber has to pay about P1,000 to and you’ve got a recipe for stress and disruption. Dengue is not a benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend Plant and the 500-MW San and their support for the Bantay and the delightful treats from CALENDAR As in a war, when preven- be covered. It must be noted rainy-day disease—apparently, mosquitoes are masters at adapt- or fan on Facebook. Lorenzo Power Plant. He also Dagat program, among others. First Gen and First Gas—a tion alone cannot guarantee that people succumb to dengue JUNE gave a quick overview of the The participants walked delicious brunch plus some non-transmission of the dis- not because of the disease but 10: One Run. One complex. around the perimeter of the take-home kakanin! ease, there should be a battle because they do not have the Family. One La Salle plan to counter the attack of the funds for treatment. Run, 3K/5K/10K/16K The Land of the Thunder Dragon Deals + packages enemy. Unfortunately, most of Dengue strikes anytime, so (SM MOA), 4:30am. Fee: 7 days/6 nights Bhutan package. From $2,110 the time, people react only at the only measure one can take P400-P700. For more per person. Includes flights between Bangkok the onset of the disease—and is preparation. As they say, it info, log on to www.dlsaa. 5 food safety basics THE success of the “royal-serye” “Princess and and Bhutan, visa application fees and accom- their usual battle plan is to pays to be prepared—instead com/dlsaa/orofols3/index. I” on ABS-CBN has sparked interest in trav- WITH the kids back in school Cook foods thoroughly. modation with daily breakfast and tours. Trav- take out a loan or go into debt of paying more when unpre- php elers to consider Bhutan as their next destina- starting this month, an official Unless it is intended (such as 12: Independence Day Bhutan and you elers who wish to have a touch of luxury may in order to pay for the high cost pared. tion. Many want to know when to go, what of the Department of Health cooking a medium rare steak), Run consider an upgrade to five-star hotels such as of medical treatment. For more info on the dengue , 3K/5K/10K/21K to do and which sites to visit in this country for immersion in nature, a unique culture and conservatively especially on days when your (DOH) reminded Filipinos meats, seafood and vegetables Uma Paro, Taj Hotel and Aman Resort. Few people know that there plan, email the author at sunshi- (Subic), 4:30am. Fee: located between India and China that pio- a departure from life in the city, then your itinerary includes visits to government build- to be more careful in prepar- should be completely cooked. 4 days/3 nights Korea package. From $840 is something that can help in [email protected]. P300-P700. Contact neered the gross national happiness index. expectations will be met. But this is not to ings and monasteries. ing and consuming to avoid Keep food at safe tempera- per person. Includes round-trip airfare, three Jordan, 0920-9898300 The best times to visit Bhutan are during say that modern conveniences are not avail- Bangkok is the most convenient point contracting diarrhea and other tures. Bacteria start to enter food 17: Petron Lakbay Alalay nights’ hotel accommodation at a four-star spring (March-May) and autumn (Septem- able in this charming destination. Although of entry for travelers from the Philippines, food-borne illnesses. two hours after it is prepared. Fun Run hotel, with daily breakfast, tours and trans- Try it! , 3K/5K/10K ber-November) when the climate is cool, and connectivity may get a bit challenging the where you will catch any of the daily flights Engr. Roland Santiago of Citing the World Health Use safe water and raw mate- fers, travel insurance up to 65 years old and (). Fee: the Thimphu and Paro festivals are celebrated. farther east you trek, internet access is avail- of Druk Air-Royal Bhutan Airlines, the only the DOH’s environmental and Organization, Santiago shared rials when preparing food. Make free travel kit. Tours include: from Incheon, P200-P400. Contact As these are the two major celebrations in the able in Paro and Thimphu, and for those who airline that flies to Bhutan. occupational health office said five ways to keep food—and sure that fruits and vegetables are No-cream ice cream transfer to Cheongju to visit Bear Tree Park in Creativeworx Inc., 0917- year, it is wise to book your trip six months dread using the squatty- that unclean hands and im- your kids—safe: thoroughly washed, and meats HAVE you tried ice cream for greens, veggies and fruits, Yeongi, Cheomdamdae, transfer to Danyang, 8360053 in advance to witness the festivities. Should potties that are found in proper food preparation are the Keep clean. Wash your and seafood are still safe to eat. without the cream? Here’s a but they also make amazing 24: World Vision Run Kosu Cave and Chungju Lake cruise, kimchi , you miss these two festivals, there are smaller some remote destinations, most common causes of food hands thoroughly with soap If you are not sure if the water is killer recipe for banana-sesame sorbets in minutes using noth- making, Everland Theme Park, shopping at 500m/3K/5K/10K/21K minor festivals happening all year. Western-seat-type toilets contamination, which can lead before handling food. safe, boil it for 10 to 15 minutes. ice cream: ing but frozen fruit. Other- Gangnam Coex Mall or Garosu Street, DMZ (BGC), 4:30am. Fee: A trip to Bhutan should be at least five are available. to diseases such as diarrhea, Separate raw and cooked Common symptoms of *4 frozen bananas wise, blend the bananas into a tour, Paju Outlet Mall, amethyst factory, P300-P850. Contact 519- days and four nights long. The first-timer Bhutan has four sea- cholera and typhoid fever. Un- foods. Do not use the same food- and water-borne ill- *4 tbsp. raw tahini froth first, then add the other Namsan Park, Kyeongbok Palace, National 7010 or 519-8980 in Bhutan must cover the town of Paro, the sons, but summer remains safe sources of drinking water, knife or any other utensil for nesses include bloody diarrhea, *Handful of raisins goodies! Other sorbets you can 28-30: Silent retreat Folk Museum, pass by Blue House and tour capital city of Thimphu and Punakha, the cool with temperatures unhygienic practices such as raw and cooked foods. When excessive nausea and vomiting, *2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds make: mango-lemon; papaya- Insadong Antique Street, ginseng outlet and (Makiling West Wing). former capital. These are the places where the of 25 degrees during the spitting anywhere, and street buying groceries, make sure and high body temperature. You’ll need a good “mas- lime; and banana-orange-mint. cosmetic shop. Fee: P1,350/day. Contact scenes from “” were shot. day and 15 degrees at food may also cause food- and that the two are in separate (Excerpted from www.abs-cbn- ticating” juicer to make this. (Source: www.rawfoodhomereci- For more info, call Griffin Sierra at 898- Cynthia, 633-6697 If you would like to cover the less-visited night, so dressing for this water-borne diseases. bags. news.com) These juicers are really great pes.com) 2451 to 57 or email traveldesk@griffin-sierra. valleys and villages, you may opt for a stay of trip would be fairly easy. com.ph. Other packages available. (C. Atienza) Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. up to 15 days. If you are a traveler looking Just remember to dress

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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this June Travels with ‘Vault’ of rustic with setups by top wed- ding floral stylists. If that’s not Rediscover the lavishness of air travel with the new enough, don’t miss the exclusive Airbus 350 with Vault’s travel issue. Also high- feature of one of the most roman- lighted is the famous hospitable service given by tic destination weddings of the the Singapore Girl of Singapore Airlines. We fea- year. Cover girl Stephanie Kien- ture accessories for sophisticated travelers, from le-Gonzalez shares her love story mechanical watches that display world time to and photos from her breathtaking handcrafted luggage and trunks. We also retrace wedding in Paris. the Grand Tour of Italy popularized by writers like ‘StarStudio’ salutes cinema Henry James and Ernest Hemingway. In between, we taste the best and the sweetest chocolate ever royalty made. StarStudio pays homage to the King of Comedy Dolphy, Star for all Seasons and the Kristine, Oyo get real on King of Contemporary Cinema . allows us an exclusive peek into the parenthood house that she built for her family. We also offer a In this month’s Working Mom, Kristine Hermosa special feature on Iza Calzado, while Mariel Ro- and Oyo Sotto reveal that despite the lack of driguez and Robin Padilla share with us souvenir sleep and the work involved in taking care of a snaps from their Morocco trip. newborn and a toddler, parenthood has been the most fulfilling role of their lives. Read more about Hot convo with Zac their everyday challenges, Oyo and Kiel’s bond- Chalk gets up close and personal with Zac Efron, ing moments, and why Kristine says her husband Penshoppe’s new endorser. Also in this issue, you’ll is one brave man. find the freshest faces that you just might spot walking down your campus halls, including Lauren Young, Albie Casiño, Christopher Camcam and ‘I do’ around the world more! Revamp your wardrobe with back-to-school The Metro Weddings special destination issue fashion tips and rock the first day of the new school shares the stories of brides who chose to have year with easy-to-do hair and makeup! their special day in exotic destinations. We also Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at celebrate the global styling trend and the return leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS START this school year right and make a This Father’s Day, drop by Power Plant Mall By Nicky Mendoza and Nowee dela Cerna good impression by investing in school stuff and give your dad the celebration he deserves! that will make you stand out from the pack! Ganso Shabuway Yosi Samara Thinking of the best How about rocking some cool new ballet place to treat your flats? Yosi Samara has comfortable flats that Picks dad? Ganso Shabuway Back-to- you can walk around in every day, making will give him a feast to it very good value for your money. Choose remember! As Eiichi from a wide variety of colors that fit your Mochizuki’s Shabu- every mood! Yosi Samara is available in Ar- for way’s first internation- school chaeology, R2 Level. al franchise in Manila, Rockwell is proud to share this US-based dining experience with all food enthusiasts. Ganso Shabuway prom- pops ises the best Japanese-style hot pot plus ex- stuff cellent service. Visit the Rockwell branch at the P1 Level. The Picture Company Surprise Dad with a photo session at The Picture Company and give him a framed shot for his office or den. What’s good about Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez The Picture Company is you can pick the Executive Editor Rosan Cruz look of your photos based on your chosen Contributing Editors theme. Make it your Father’s Day gift and Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) head to their studio at Estela de la Paz (First Gen) John Rojo (Bayan) Fully Booked the R3 Level. Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Fully Booked is the Ross Hamo (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) place to find Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) books, stationery Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing and the like. However, it is definitely not like any other bookstore in that it offers a Beyond the Box LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings literature shopping experience that will make What better way to jot down notes or do re- Corp. PR Group you want to stay and look around. Aside search than on a new MacBook Air? 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