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First Balfour: Aiming for the top of the construction heap FIRST Balfour Inc., the engineering Less than a year from now, one of It also became a player in the con- and construction arm of the Lopez its blue-chip projects, the P5.8-billion struction business through a compa- Group, boasts of a body of work—39 St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio ny called Philippine Engineering and years’ worth—that is as ubiquitous as Global City (see sidebar), will be un- Construction Corporation (PECCO). the newest techie gadget, with each veiled, firmly establishing the company Forays into power transmission, individual project becoming a vital as a construction titan to reckon with. industrial plants and oil refineries soon part of Pinoys’ everyday life. Securities venture resulted in a new, more fitting name for The company is in the Light Rail In the 1960s, holding company PECO: Engineering and Construction CA upholds Meralco ...p.2 Transit (LRT) system that moves mil- Meralco Securities started venturing Corporation of Asia (ECCO-Asia). lions of Manilans from one end of the into a host of businesses following its In 1997, a 60:40 joint venture be- metro to the other every day; it is in financial and management triumphs tween ECCO-Asia parent FPHC and the bridges, roads and expressways with Meralco. The First Philippine Balfour Beatty of the United King- that connect our cities and towns; Holdings Corp. (FPHC) predecessor, dom gave birth to First Philippine and in the pipes and power plants in quick succession, entered the pipe- Balfour Beatty Inc. (FPBB); ECCO- that bring water and electricity to our line business, banking, and lubricat- Asia was listed as a subsidiary of the Business homes. ing oil and transformer manufacture. new JV company. Excellence Turn to page 6 Awards…p. 4

For the Asian Development Bank’s 2005 enhanced security access control (ESAC) project, First Balfour constructed three access/control buildings, the largest of which is on the main ADB Avenue entrance; the others are the side entrances on Guadix Drive and Bank Drive.

Form a team of 10 to slim down in 80 days …p10  Lopezlink August 2008 Lopezlink August 2008  FPHC RP’s longest tollway disburses CA upholds Meralco SCTEX Tarlac now open Adherence to core values key THE Court of Appeals (CA) up- “It is indeed an indication that in forum shopping when it filed THE 93.77-kilometer Subic- The four- share sale held Meralco in its dispute with Meralco merely upheld what is a petition with the SEC even as a Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SC- lane, asphalt- the Government Service Insurance lawful, just and proper, not only in similar case was already pending TEX) is now fully operational concrete high- to Lopez business success System (GSIS) and the Securities the eyes of the public, but also in the before the RTC. with the opening of its second way has eight proceeds and Exchange Commission (SEC), eyes of the court,” Cuna stressed. The CA thus recommended stretch, the Clark-Tarlac segment, interchanges, 35 ‘THE ‘THE Winston Garcias of that he welcomed opportunities OML attributed the family’s beyond,” the Lopez Group chief voiding the cease and desist order Meralco elected its new board the filing of administrative cases on July 25. bridges, 255 culverts, 51 under- the world will come and go, just to share “how generations of ability to rise back from the added. FIRST Holdings issued by the latter in connection of directors on May 27, 2008 against Estrella Elamparo-Tayag, “With the full commercial passes and a state-of-the-art flood Corp. (FPHC) has disbursed about with the election of the company’s despite maneuvers from the GSIS Marcial Pimentel Jr. and Enrique operations of the SCTEX, travel management system. A computer- as the Marcoses and their cro- Lopezes have overcome crises to ashes to the Lopez DNA in busi- Giuliani, who was praised for P561.5 million of the P4.3 billion board members in May. camp to have 4,483 proxies vali- Pandan III. time from Subic to Tarlac is re- ized toll collection system and 24- nies did…. But I have no doubt emerge fresh and renewed…and ness: willingness to break old his handling of the September 11, in proceeds from the sale of its In its 57-page decision, the dated before the start of duced from more than two hours hour roadside assistance program that we will prevail because we stronger than ever.” paradigms; predisposition to be 2001 attack on the World Trade preferred shares in April. court agreed with the Meralco po- the voting. to 65 minutes, or 40 minutes from will also be implemented. always remain true to our core a pioneer, and readiness to invest Center in New York, also shared In a disclosure to the stock ex- sition that jurisdiction over “elec- In the same decision, Clark to Subic, and 25 minutes The P27.4-billion SCTEX, values through thick or thin.” in technology; desire to serve vital tenets on leadership, the change, the company reported that tion contests” and “intra-corporate the CA said the GSIS law- from Clark to Tarlac,” the Bases the country’s longest, is operated Thus said Lopez Group chair- the Filipino market; inclination foremost one being the impor- it paid a total of $6.9M in amorti- controversies” had been removed yers violated the lawyer’s Conversion Development Author- by the joint venture of First Phil- man Oscar M. Lopez (OML), toward opportunities in mass tance of setting goals and targets. zation and interest payments on its from the commission by Republic oath and displaced the ity (BCDA), which built the four- ippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC), speaking before the JC Binay media and public utilities; and “Attaining the goal is the $35-M term notes, which are due Act No. 8799 and is instead vested Office of the Govern- lane tollway, said. Egis Road Operation and interim Foundation leadership series, resilience despite adversity. fulcrum. Everything will revolve in 2011, and bought back $6M of in the regional trial court. ment Corporate Counsel Travel time to Subic from the operator Tollways Management the balance of its $52-M floating Elpi Cuna Jr., Meralco vice (OGCC), which should North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. (TMC). “Leadership in Times of Crisis,” “We have also persistently around it,” he stressed, adding rate notes due in 2009. president for corporate commu- represent government- in Balintawak is also faster at one NLEX access road held at the Makati Shangri-La subscribed to good governance, that “too many people don’t even The company also intends nication, said the company wel- owned and -controlled and a half hours, the BCDA added. Meanwhile, First Philippine Hotel on July 29, 2008. business excellence and social know where they are going.” to use part of the proceeds to comed the ruling, which proved corporations (GOCCs) Global standards Infrastructure Inc. (FPII) is shell- One Rockwell Former New York City Mayor responsibility as core values on Giuliani also emphasized the partially repay or refinance “what transpired in the stockhold- such as the GSIS. The GSIS general manager Winston Garcia The first section of the SC- ing out almost P1.5 billion for a Rudy Giuliani keynoted the one- which to anchor a sustainable importance of being optimistic, outstanding debts amounting to ers’ meeting was in accordance state insurance company’s with Meralco president Jesus Francisco in TEX, the 50.5-km. Subic-Clark road that will allow motorists to day conference, which was orga- enterprise. We have remained courageous and a risk taker. In some P1.5B. with the rule of law.” legal team also engaged file photo stretch, opened in April this year. bypass the congested Edsa-Balint- nized by Mayor Jejomar Binay consistent with the vision of addition, a good leader prepares The rest of the proceeds from awak area on their way to the sold out to mark the 137th anniversary of our founding fathers to serve relentlessly, and encourages the sale of the series B perpetual NLEX. Makati. our people well through fair, teamwork and communication, preferred shares will be used to The 2.5-kilometer access road, ALL 1,300 units of Number One Rockwell have pay for capital and operating ABS-CBN enhances live news coverage with Streambox which will connect Mindanao been fully sold, 28 months after preselling started in Even as he wondered, tongue transparent and prudent business he said. requirements, and fund strategic ABS-CBN enhances its cover- Maria Ressa, senior vice president operations while cutting costs and the video via broadband, HSDPA Avenue in to Valen- the first quarter of 2006, Rockwell Land Corpora- in cheek, why the Lopez family practices,” OML added. “Relentless preparation is the acquisitions. age of breaking news by deploy- for ABS-CBN News and Current delivering high quality live and and BGAN networks. zuela, is part of the second phase tion (RLC) announced. always came to mind “when peo- Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. “That’s our only reason for key to crisis management,” he FPHC said it is looking to in- ing the Streambox, an IP (in- Affairs. “The Streambox ACT-L3 file-based video over low-data-rate “With its deployment of of the NLEX development. Rockwell’s signature development is a two-tow- ple talk of crises,” OML asserted Lopez. being, from my father’s time and added. crease its stake in Meralco follow- ternet Protocol)-based solution newsgathering solution enables us connections, such as BGAN, 3G Streambox, ABS-CBN sets the FPII president Angel S. Ong er, high-rise residential project located at the gate- ing public pronouncements by the comprising a portable encoder, to deploy smaller teams to cover networks and other IP networks. standard for live and file-based said that “once the process of way of the 15-hectare Rockwell Center in Makati government to sell its shares, as an IFB (Internet for business) breaking news and deliver stories Newsgathering operations newsgathering in the Philippines determination of the right-of-way City. It boasts of over 400 special units, including well as that of government-owned server and a decoder that facili- faster. We can deliver high-quality at ABS-CBN service all media, and beyond,” said Streambox is completed, we can award the lofts, bi-levels, tri-levels, and the pioneering z-lofts and –controlled corporations, in tates cost-effective video cover- news more efficiently and grow our including print, broadcast, broad- chairman and CEO Bob Hilde- contract to build in October.” or z-shaped units which provide spectacular views Nasecore issues rehashed—Meralco the utility. This is in addition to its age while simplifying live and operations as demand increases.” band and mobile delivery. To man. “We are pleased that our FPII is the parent firm of First of both sides of the building. MERALCO branded as rehashed charged P 4.45/kWh, P5.80/kWh the Philippines. In addition, the a month account for 77% of all planned investment opportunities file-based reporting. The newsgathering solution significantly reduce the high cost IP-centric solutions enable the Philippine Infrastructure Develop- “Its successful sales performance is a testament and unsubstantiated the claim of for those consuming up to 70 cost of transmission and genera- Meralco residential customers,” in electronics/electricals manu- “In a country consisting of deployed by ABS-CBN is part of of satellite transmission, camera network to enhance its news dis- ment Corp. (FPIDC), which has of how Number One Rockwell is really a cut above Pete Ilagan of the National Asso- kWh, and P7.16/kWh for those tion in the Visayas and Mindanao Cuna added. more than 7,000 islands, news the Streambox platform, which operators and reporters are trained tribution over a variety of broad- interests in North Tollways facturing and other infrastructure the rest,” said Valerie Soliven, RLC vice president ciation of Electricity Consumers consuming up to 100 kWh. is lower compared to the trans- A comparison between projects, such as toll roads. logistics are a challenge,” said helps broadcasters streamline their to capture video, edit, and transmit cast and broadband platforms.” Corp. (MNTC) and TMC. for sales and marketing. for Reforms (Nasecore) that there They represent more than half mission and generation cost in the Meralco distribution rates in June One Rockwell promises its residents the ultimate is an effort to fool the public that of Meralco’s total residential Luzon grid. 2003—the last time the utility in convenience and comfort. A backdrop of land- Meralco’s total charge per kilo- base,” clarified Elpi Cuna Jr., “In Cebu, the distribution rate was granted a rate increase—and scaped gardens gives the feeling of escape from the watt-hour (kWh) only averages Meralco vice president for cor- for a consumer using 200 kWh June 2008 reveals that its charges hustle and bustle of urban life by providing rooftop P4 when it is really upwards of porate communication. a month or less is P1.47/kWh, even decreased by 17%. However, That passionate Greek amenities. The retail floor by the ground level fea- P8, or P2 more than what other The distribution rate to a in Davao P1.64/kWh, and in prices of other basic commodities tures a café, deli, salon and a variety of shops, while By Boo Chanco convincing Meralco’s management to engineers to the position of power plant distributors charge. Meralco residential customer Cagayan de Oro P2.04/kWh—all increased significantly over the assign an all-Filipino staff of engineers managers and that their salaries must be access to the main lobbies are brought together by a STEVE Psinakis’ second book, “A Coun- to manage the commissioning of a new at least doubled...” raised roundabout drop-off exclusively for residents “Residential customers using 200 kWh a month is only higher than Meralco’s. House- same period. (Meralco Corporate try Not Even His Own,” was launched at power plant, Rockwell 7, from start to Strong sense of social justice and their guests. consuming up to 50 kWh are P1.37/kWh, among the lowest in holds that use up to 200 kWh Communication) the Rockwell Center on July 15, 2008. finish. The issue went all the way to the “Rockwell is committed to provide only the finest 1 2 The title takes off from a citation by Outdoing the Americans American president of Meralco and was in property development and will strive to maintain President Cory Aquino to Steve in rec- “I told Bill (Snyder, Meralco settled with a compromise: 50% of the its reputation as an industry innovator by introducing ognition of his steadfast commitment president then) that all of the construc- pay raise effective immediately and an- novel ideas in real estate,” emphasized Soliven. BWL expands coverage in to restore democracy in the Philippines. tion and startup work on the previous other 50% in six months. Steve agreed, Construction of One Rockwell is expected to be THE bayanWireless Landline nology expertise to Bayan’s network funwa. “We remain committed to BWL is supported by an all-In- Indeed, it is unusual for a foreigner to project, Rockwell 6, had been done cherishing his small victory even as he complete by 2010. (Vienn Tionglico) put life on the line with such passion as by .” His proposal to use an noted that “our underpaid Filipino man- (BWL) service now has full outdoor expansion efforts. The partnership our customers—that is why their ternet protocol (IP) based CDMA Steve had done for the cause of freedom all-Filipino crew was approved and he agers had saved Meralco about $3 mil- coverage in Metro Manila after Bay- promises to not only expand the satisfaction is our priority.” network—the ideal platform for han- in these islands during the dark years of led them to prove they can outdo the lion in supervisor’s fees that we would an forged a code division multiple coverage of BWL, but also improve “Our 160,000-strong customer dling voice calls as opposed to most the Marcos martial law regime. Americans. And they did. have paid for the 10 to 15 expats as was 3+3=7 with SkyCable access (CDMA) expansion contract the stability of its network service. base now has more freedom to go networks that are configured more Greeks are passionate by nature, “…Rockwell 7 was the lowest cost- the previous practice until then.” with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. “This coverage expansion in mobile around the metro and enjoy for SMS texting. With the Huawei if not for their family and country, for ing plant in Meralco’s history. It was the But that’s Steve... passionate for the Huawei, which provides next- Metro Manila is just one of the many the unlimited calling service of base station expansion, BWL sub- 3 4 5 something or another. Going overboard first time Meralco had been delivered a underdog, strong sense of social justice, Prepaid promo generation network solutions for things we are doing to improve our BWL,” added vice president for scribers will be able to enjoy wider defines their Greekness. Filipinos are power plant ahead of schedule, we beat cool and calm. I think it must be the Greek SKYCABLE Prepaid’s “3+3=7” promo rewards telecommunications operators BWL services,” said Bayan chief corporate brand communications and more reliable communication passionate people too, which explains all records with respect to total build- sun that makes them warm and passion- around the world, will lend its tech- executive consultant Tunde Fa- John Rojo. services. (Freyja Santos) why Steve felt at home the moment he out cost and time of operation…” ate. It may also have to do with how subscribers with a day of quality entertainment from stepped on Philippine soil. The next battle for Steve then came Greek mothers bring up their children. more than 50 cable channels available on SkyCable “I immediately fell in love with the up. “I felt it was time for Meralco’s His passion for this country that’s Silver and more than 30 cable channels on SkyCable Philippines,” Steve confesses in the American management to recognize not even his own goes back to the basic Select Prepaid. Envoys of unlimited calling introduction to his second book, “A the value of the Filipino engineers, values his mother taught him. When he Subscribers are entitled to one day of free cable Country Not Even His Own.” He loved who were in fact operating the power saw injustice in the old employment TV load for every top-up of at least two units of any THEY’RE gonna knock on your and our agents heeded this task with the white sand beaches, the delicious plants. …When I looked at the con- policies of Meralco and later in the mar- combination of three-day SkyCable Silver and Sky- doors, ring on your bells, tap on us. They are our bearers of good tropical fruits, the tastes, the smells, the fidential payroll, I was shocked... the tial law regime of Mr. Marcos, he knew Cable Select prepaid cards into a single addressable your windows too—all these and news, the faces of innovation,” said 6 7 8 weather... expat power plant manager was making what he had to do. box. The loading and cutoff periods are from July more for the sake of unlimited call- Bayan chief executive consultant “But most of all, I got to know and eight to 10 times more than the salaries Steve the Greek is probably more 16 to August 16, and from August 17 to September ing and meaningful conversation. Tunde Fafunwa. 1. Author Steve Psinakis flanked by wife Presy and daugh- love the Filipinos. …I felt such a natural of their Filipino counterparts. I found it Filipino than many people we know 17. Serving as ambassadors of Equipped with a BWL unit, these ter Geni (4th and 5th from left), and former Pres. Cory affinity between the Greek and Filipino absurdly unfair and went on to change in high places in government and the Bayan’s cutting-edge wireless tech- voice call envoys go from door to Aquino and Ballsy Cruz; 2. Meralco chairman Manuel The free days will be given every Monday af- cultures that, almost instantly, I felt a this policy.” private sector today. If you want more ter the cutoff dates in August and September, and nology are the bayanWireless Land- door allowing a person to call a M. Lopez; 3. Cedie Lopez and Lorenzo Tañada Jr.; 4. sense of belonging. From the outset, my His first obstacle was the vice presi- proof, pick up a copy of his book and Meralco marketing head Mike Lopez and wife Christina will be automatically loaded into the subscriber’s line (BWL) agents that have been loved one and catalyzing purpose- closest friends were Filipinos and not dent of human resources, who also was enjoy his rambling kind of narrative. flank cousin Rogy Panganiban; 5. Former Sen. Vicente addressable box; these are neither transferable nor saturating major Philippine cities so ful conversation among Filipinos. the only Filipino of that rank in Meralco. It was published by Anvil so National Paterno and wife.; 6. First Gen president Federico R. my fellow expats…” convertible to cash. customers will have a first-hand feel They represent what BWL is all It wasn’t long before he was con- “I told the VP of HR that I had should have it. Lopez (right) and wife; 7. Sen. Frank Drilon, Sen. Serge SkyCable Prepaid’s “3+3=7” promo is ongoing of the benefits of BWL. about—they go where subscribers vinced that the American expats were reviewed the payroll for the annual For more info on “A Country Not Osmeña and wife Bettina Lopez; 8. Josie Lichauco and “Believing that ‘gaganda pa ang go, bringing a connection every no longer necessary for Meralco’s op- adjustments and I had a problem. I was Even His Own,” contact Helen Con- until September 17, 2008. For details, contact the former Executive Sec. Oscar Orbos; 9. The SGV Group customer service hotline at 631-0000. (Karen Za- buhay,’ Bayan took on the challenge time they move and defying expec- 9 10 founder Washington Sycip; 10. Sen. Nikki Coseteng erations. He set out to prove just that by recommending the promotion of three stantino at 0917-8016407. baljauregui) of revitalizing the landline industry tations. (F. Santos) BWL agents now go door-to-door.  Lopezlink August 2008 Lopezlink August 2008 

PR CHALLENGE couch potato ‘Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal’ Season 3 Director Perez IABC International Conference 2008 Kris, Banker, 26K girls passes away TV AND FILM director Gilbert Something new, something old from across the globe treats Perez, “Manong” to showbiz folks, passed away on July 16 By Carla Paras-Sison the rights of the child and promotes their with thousands of multi-located employ- be restored and eventually, reinforced back on primetime! at St Luke’s Medical Center. He humanitarian growth into global citizens ees. “Second Life” is a 3-D virtual world against future shocks. “KAPAMILYA, Deal or No text promo beginning Aug. 4 by campaign celebrat- was 48 years old. The International Association of Busi- with respect for human rights, the rights created by users called “Residents.” Since Highest rated ‘Daboy’ on ABS-CBN Perez had suffered a heart ABS- Deal” returns for another excit- texting ABS DEAL to 2366 if ing the success of ness Communicators (IABC) International of the child, democracy, the environment opening to the public in 2003, it has grown Post-session evaluations indicate the attack on July 1 while direct- C B N ing, nerve-wracking and sur- you think the banker’s final offer Kapamilya game Conference which gathered over 1,400 and global friendship. explosively and today is inhabited by mil- conference was among IABC’s highest ing a scene for the teleserye “A received prise-filled season! is higher than the amount in the shows that enter- professionals from 40 countries on June 21 The WCPRC empowers young people lions of Residents from around the globe. rated with the average speaker rating a Time for Us,” starring Jericho the lo- Join host , the chosen briefcase or ABS NO- tain the public, though 25 in New York City, offered par- to make their voices heard and demand Using avatars in virtual space, corpora- 6.15 on a 7-point scale. Audience energy Rosales and Malaysian actress cal free Banker and the gorgeous 26K DEAL if you think the amount improve people’s ticipants the latest developments and best respect for their rights by organizing tions can hold meetings on “islands,” an and participation was a major factor in the Carmen Soo. TV and girls weeknights as they give the in the chosen briefcase is higher lives, and en- practices in communication along such them and encouraging them to participate attractive package for young employees, event’s success. Perez was the executive interna- deal of a lifetime to lucky studio than the banker’s final offer. gage audiences tracks as change management, commu- in the Global Vote for the WCPRC, now the so-called millennials or those under The Philippines had eight delegates, producer of the game show t i o n a l contestants with a whopping P2 Last season, “KDOND” gave through the nication leadership, marketing and brand, the world’s largest annual educational age 27. Creating avatars is free on www. four of them from the Lopez Group—Elpi “Ready, Get Set, Go,” and b r o a d - million up for grabs. away some P33 million in cash years. strategy and counsel, employee communi- program for children on children’s rights secondlife.com. Cuna and Maite Bueno of Meralco Cor- had directed episodes of the IABC delegates from the Lopez Group: c a s t The show has a new look and prizes, with eight studio players “Kapami- cation, public relations, and global trends. and democracy. Members of the WCPRC Some things old porate Communication and Rosan Cruz drama anthology “Maalaala Meralco’s Maite Bueno, Benpres’ Rosan rights to the 26K girls are even hotter with becoming instant millionaires. lya, Deal or No At the same time, it reaffirmed time- international jury of young people offered Throughout 50 conference sessions, and this writer of Benpres Group Public Mo Kaya.” He had also helmed Cruz and Carla Sison 71 titles new members to watch for. A drum About 30 celebrities also faced Deal” Season tested communication principles neces- their own perspectives as former child there were no single-formula solutions Relations. movies for . f r o m and bugle corps called Parokya ni the mysterious banker and won 3 airs before sary in achieving organizational goals soldiers, slaves, refugees and street chil- offered to communications problems. consistent honesty in moving communi- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. was “We will miss a very car- R u d y Banker also spices up your view- cash prizes for themselves and “TV Patrol such as the importance of reputational dren. Their personal stories of overcom- There are different strokes for different cation initiatives forward. among 41 Excellence awardees at the 2008 ing and loyal friend,” said Fernandez’s film collection after an agreement sealed last ing pleasure every night. their chosen charities. Wo r l d . ” integrity, credibility, and honesty in man- ing adversity, told simply, affirmed that folks, and to learn what would apply to a In particular, during times of crises, Gold Quill Awards, which received over ABS-CBN president Charo December 2007 with the late action star and wife Lorna To- Viewers can join and win the The show is part of the net- ( K a n e aging risks and crises. communication does change the world. particular case, a communications profes- organizations with high credibility win 1,040 entries this year. ABS-CBN won Santos-Concio. “Manong lentino; representing ABS-CBN were SVP and TV production “Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal” work’s “Panalo Bawat Pilipino” Choa) Especially touching was the luncheon Some things new sional will certainly have to be exposed to over their chosen publics. Repairing or in the Multi-Audience Communication was a passionate and creative head Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio learning session on the World’s Chil- The communication aspect of the Blue a multitude of experiences. To speed up recovering damaged corporate reputa- category. Cruz, assistant vice president for person. He was a perfectionist and head of acquisition Leng Raymundo (in photo). Movies to dren’s Prize for the Rights of the Child Ocean marketing strategy made its debut this experiential journey, workshops and tions, then, is all the more relevant for Corporate Communications of Benpres, and expected people working watch for are “Markang Bungo,” “Sandakot na Bala,” “Get (WCPRC). It is an initiative that began in the conference as participants learned seminars present the various solutions organizations to continue doing business. received the award on behalf ABS-CBN Anne in the company of gorgeous hunks with him to match his drive for My Son: Dead or Alive,” “Joe Quintero,” “Pretty Boy Sego- in Sweden in 2000 to promote the cause the first three tools to “create uncontested that have worked for others before. All the speakers on crisis communication Corporate Communications head Ramon passion, creativity and perfec- via,” “Bitayin si Baby Ama,” “Ulo ng Gapo” and “Operation: IN ’ upcoming teles- (Dyosa Agua), and Earth (Dyosa of children’s rights. Through communica- market space and make the competition And despite the emergence of new encouraged participants to never cease Osorio. The only other winner from the tion.” Get Victor Corpuz,” “Daboy sa ABS-CBN” airs Fridays after erye “Dyosa,” the beautiful actress Tierra). tion using media, cultural presentations, irrelevant” based on the 2005 book by W. technology that aid in distributing in- communicating. Keep on speaking the Philippines was Globe Telecom which “Manong and I were to- “Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.” (Kane Choa) is paired with three of the country’s Will love hinder her from fulfill- and an annual publication called The Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. formation and reaching the most remote truth and keep on reaching out, building received a Merit award in the Community hottest male stars—heartthrob and ing her life’s mission? Who will the gether in Ateneo de Manila Globe, the WCPRC teaches children and Another session taught attendees how of audiences, nothing can substitute for allies and being consistently credible. Relations Category for its Globe Bridge- rumored boyfriend , hunk Dyosa choose? and we met up again in BBC-2 young people all over the world about to use “Second Life” for communicating reputational integrity, credibility, and Only then can a company’s reputation Com Youth Development Program. Lifestyle Network and TV host Luis Curtis is thankful that she is being when I was doing my on-the- Manzano. paired with Milby, who was also her job training,” recalled ABS- BIZ CALENDAR counts down to Directed by Wenn Deramas, leading man in “Maging Sino Ka Man” CBN SVP and TV production Engaging Media BUSINESS EXCELLENCE corner “Dyosa” tells the story of Josephine, as well as her rumored boyfriend; Maru- head Cory Vidanes. “He was 10th year my mentor. He taught me a With its mix of programming from the daughter of Bernardo Carpio and do, who openly admires her beauty; and in Times of Crisis & lot and really took care of me Food Network, E! Entertainment Televi- Mariang Sinukuan, whose “simple” Manzano, her “Kampanerang Kuba” when I was starting in the busi- Controversy sion, Fine Living Network, DIY Network life will be altered as she turns 18 costar and best friend in showbiz. Unified Business Excellence Awards for 2007 cycle held ness.” The final mass for Perez Aug. 14, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and HGTV, as well as local productions, years old. Josephine will then dis- “Dyosa” airs on ABS-CBN was held in Studio 1 ( Manila Peninsula, Makati THE unified ceremony for the Lopez pacity Upgrades, Operations and Man- group’s Investors in People (IiP)-certi- the Lifestyle Network is a place for your passion. The channel’s cover her “gift” and will reign as Primetime Bida soon. Watch for it! Theater) on July 23, 2008. Fee: P7,000/participant Group Business Excellence Awards agement Team, First Gas Power Corp. fied companies, increasing the count to countdown to its 10th anniversary in July 2009 kicks off with Goddess of Air (Dyosa Cielo), Water (Lorelie Dionisio-Piravalasamy) Contact: cpointintl@gmail. (BEA) saw the Lopez Achievement Award for customer focus: The seven. CIS Bayad Center and e-MVI brand-new imaging that encapsulates the roles and interests of com/893-4760 Awards (LAA), Oscar M. Lopez Award 100K Bayan Wireless Landline Sub- adopted the IiP framework and have women today. In line with its new look, more fresh programs, ‘Update PRSP Professional (Oscars) and other distinctions in HR scriber Challenge, 100K Bayan Wire- been reaping the results of their serious exciting events and promos await viewers. Celebrate the life Devt. Seminar: ‘How and business excellence handed out to less Landline Subscriber Challenge commitment to developing their peo- you live with the Lifestyle Network on SkyCable Channel 52! proud achievers on July 25, 2008. Team, Bayan Telecommunications Inc. ple: business improvements, customer far can we go? How ABS-CBN’s Studio 1 became witness Special Recognition: Tunde Fafun- satisfaction and profits. much can we say?’ to the triumph of groups and individuals wa, chief executive consultant, Bayan. Oscars ‘Wonder Mom’ with Karen Six good-byes and a hello Aug. 22, 2008, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. who, in the past year, bucked the odds 2007 LAA judges KFCI president The Oscar M. Lopez Award for Davila Fee: P2,500 early bird (register to effect financial or image turnarounds, Rina Lopez-Bautista and First Balfour Performance Excellence, was bestowed Karen Davila BY now, the mentors and the fans before Aug. 8)/ P4,000 for PRSP set new benchmarks or blaze trails in vice chairman and CEO Dr. Fiorello upon First Sumiden Circuits Inc. (FSCI) helps women surely have their individual favorites members business excellence and human resources Estuar presented the LAA awardees. and was received by its Business Excel- become super and peeves among this year’s batch of Contact: Ruth, 638-0010 or initiatives in their respective companies. In addition to Lopez-Bautista and lence team headed by Dan Lachica. mommies in scholars. Are your bets in, or are they 638-0012 In her welcome speech, ABS- Estuar, the panel of judges for the 2007 For the Oscars 2007 cycle, two com- the first and out? Here’s an update on the goings-on Asia Pacific PR CBN president Charo Santos Concio LAA was composed of FPHC vice panies dared to take the Oscars challenge. only real- in the country’s most famous school, Awards: exhorted the audience to “keep up the president for business development First Gas Power Corp. and FGP Corp re- ity parenting “Pinoy Dream Academy.” outstanding work and keep learning.” Ricky Yatco, PR consultant Danny ceived the Level 1 Pursuit of Excellence show, “Won- The good-bye boys. The boys Call for entries “If you get involved, you feel a sense of Gozo, and Asian Institute of Manage- and earned the distinction of being the der Mom.” lead the girls as far as departures are Deadline: Aug. 22, 2008 hope and accomplishment,” she said. ment (AIM) professor Sonny Coloma. first applicant to earn a recognition level On Saturdays, concerned. First to fall by the wayside Contact: Iris Mui, +852 3175-1912/ The BEA trophies were handed out Jay Lopez, First Philippine Holdings on its first application to the Oscars. “ W o n d e r was Chivas, who was expelled after a [email protected] by Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Corp. (FPHC) vice president for cor- First Philippine Industrial Corp. Mom” shares couple of weeks because of health prob- 15th National PR Lopez (OML) and Meralco chairman porate communications, delivered the (FPIC) received the Level II Commit- the parenting lems. Ross and Jet voluntarily decided to Manuel M. Lopez (MML). chairman’s message on behalf of OML. ment to Excellence citation for dem- issues of the featured mother and her kids. On Sundays, Davila leave because they missed their families. Congress LAA winners ISO/ESH/IiP/Six Sigma onstrating high level of performance, discusses these concerns with the parents and brings in experts Christian, along with Sheng and Bea, Sept. 16-18, 2008 Three companies were conferred the Later, FPHC senior vice president significant progress in building quality however, were legitimately expelled @Intercontinental Manila Makati to give advice. Monitoring will also be done after the show’s top awards, led by the Meralco Team and Benjamin Liboro announced new ad- values and sound processes as a foun- proposed solutions to keep track of the progress of the house- from the academy after failing to meet Fee: P6,000 early bird (for PRSP its “Pursuing Service Excellence among ditions to the growing Lopez Group dation for consistent performance. For the judges’ standards and to get enough members; register by Aug. 15), hold. “Wonder Mom” airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 Frontliners to Enhance Meralco’s Image roster of ISO-certified units: Meralco’s FPIC, the greatest benefit of applying a.m. on ABS-CBN. (K. Choa) votes to save them from expulsion. includes meals, congress kit among Residential Customers,” which distribution service and network asset the business excellence framework can Honorary scholar. For a change, Contact: PRSP secretariat, 638- won the award for customer focus. management groups. Three individuals, be felt in its systematic strategic plan- instead of an expulsion, a new scholar 0010/ 0917-8984750 The other top awardees were the meanwhile, earned Six Sigma Black ning process, engaged workforce and New seasons, new shows was allowed to enter the academy in Themed “Planet. People. Partner- “Boto Mo I-Patrol Mo” Team’s “Voter Belts: Rudy Ledesma and Ronald Trini- increasing stream of business results. Charlie (Charlie Sheen), Alan (Jon Cryer) and Jake (Angus late July. Poy of Zamboanga, who ship,” the conference sessions Education with Voter Empowerment” dad of Philec and Evangeline Tan of Ad- In his closing remarks, MML com- Jones) are back for the fifth installment of “Two and a Half made it to the wait list during the final will arm PR professionals with entry for Public Responsibility and the tel Inc. A total of nine business units were mended the winners, saying “You made Men” at 8:30 p.m., as Samantha Newly (Christina Applegate) casting last summer, is this batch’s hon- knowledge that will allow them “Bandila” Team for Top Newscasts in cited for achieving milestones in safe us all proud to belong to this group continues her quest to rediscover herself in “Samantha Who?” orary scholar. The honor comes with a performances week after week. singing interior designer—Sen, watch the scholars on Studio 23, to take a stance against climate the World entry for Corporate Image man-hours: First Philippine Industrial of companies.” He took the opportu- every Thursday at 9 p.m. meanwhile, lawyer Nick George (Pe- price, however, as Poy is tasked with Only Bugoy was able to break her Iñaki and Van. The problem is, Cris from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. and 24/7 change and formulate programs Building. Corp. (FPIC) and Meralco’s Dasmariñas nity to remind the assembly that despite ter Krause) gets caught up in the world of the filthy-rich Darling grabbing the top scholar spot for three hold on the top spot. Is this a sign is already taken. Will this stop the online via TFCNow Video Stream geared toward sustainable devel- The other LAA winners were: sector (1 million); First Gas, Bauang Pri- Meralco’s recent victory at the Court of family in “Dirty Sexy Money.” Can he handle the pressures of consecutive performance nights; she of things to come? Is the pride of boy-scholars? How will this devel- (abs-cbnnow.com). opment and social responsibility. Award for business management: vate Power Corp. (BPPC) and Meralco Appeals, it was only “Round 4 of what covering up for the clan while living the life his father used to will receive P50,000 for every time she Puerto Galera on her way to fol- opment affect Cris’ relationship Who will be the next Grand Star PRSP members will have a chance Business Management for e-Meralco Sta. Rosa (3M); and Meralco’s Central, promises to be a 12-round bout.” The have? Also, find out who will be this year’s winners in the “10th succeeds in doing so. 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(FSCI), led no secret.” “Meralco management and And get a dose of hard-court action as Studio 23 airs the top Star Dreamers at the end of the tilt! Heartthrob. All eyes are on Academy Season 2 Uberture,” 5:30 Globe, Touch Mobile and Sun Cel- tickets will be given based on the Newscasts in The World; the e-MVI Team; First Philip- Broadcasting Corporation. by President Dan Lachica, for notching staff just stuck to the truth,” MML said. UAAP games every Saturday, Sunday and Thursday and the Star all the way? Liezel has a Cris, but for another reason en- p.m. and “Pinoy Dream Academy lular subscribers, or 231 for Smart, company’s number of registrants. pine Industrial Corporation, Oscar 2007 Level II Recogni- Award for operations management: 15M safe man-hours in February 2008. This year’s awards ceremony was NCAA games every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. (K. firm hold on the Star Scholar spot, as tirely. 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4,000 employees. At present, the core FIRST BALFOUR... group of about 100 permanent em- meet the TEAM from page 1 ployees has swelled to include approx- executive FEATURE FPBB and erstwhile subsidiary imately 3,000 project-hired personnel BACKING vice chairman and CEO Dr. Fiorello R. Estuar and president and ECCO-Asia merged five years later, with COO Anthony L. Fernandez as First Balfour aims to hit the P2-billion mark is a and subcontractors for the St. Luke’s four-person management team composed of Rey G. Villar, Albert A. Ignacio, Ma. the new company taking on the name of Hospital project,” Agoncillo said. Lourdes Gloria M. Raymundo and Levi B. Agoncillo. the former, and eventually adopting its Under Fernandez, First Balfour Rey G. Villar current name, First Balfour Inc. has its eye on tripling its revenue base Senior vice president, estimating Wholly owned by FPHC to become a billion-peso company in A 1981 BS Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Far A de-merger between First Balfour 2008. With the construction industry Eastern University (FEU), Villar heads the crucial position and its British partner in the wake on the upswing once more, and with Building of leading the estimating team in the preparation of bids as of the construction slowdown in the several big-ticket projects in the bag, well as in negotiation of bids. He is also First Balfour’s early 2000s resulted in another major the company is barreling steadily to- management committee member of the Joint Venture transformation—First Balfour became ward its target. for the St. Luke’s Hospital Project and LRT-1 North 100% owned by FPHC as well as a One of the projects First Balfour has the future now Extension Project. Villar had variously served as AVP, By Carla Paras-Sison roads, and specialty works such as security and manager, supervisor, deputy head and engineer in sev- wholly Filipino-owned company. completed is the power supply and elec- Clockwise from top: First Balfour vice chairman Dr. Fiorello R. Estuar (2nd While traditionally in the power trical works for the second phase of the from right) with SVP Rey Villar, DMCI’s Ed Palisoc, LRTA’s Mel Robles and maintenance,” says Fernandez, who is concur- eral groups and departments in First Balfour. He put in ANTHONY L. Fernandez, president and chief Metrolink’s Sudhir Kumar during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the rently serving a two-year term as president of the a stint with the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company of and energy business, First Balfour has Light Rail Transit Authority’s (LRTA’s) operating officer (COO) of First Balfour Inc., LRT-1 North Extension project; First Balfour was awarded a subcontract Philippine Constructors Association (PCA). Manila (AG&P) as a field engineer before joining the racked up considerable experience in LRT-1 capacity expansion, where it was looking for opportunities in engineering and package under Sumitomo Corp. for the power distribution system for the In August 2001, former Public Works and company in 1983. construction of buildings and indus- carried out the power supply and elec- project development when he found a vacancy in LRT-1 capacity expansion project; for Fort Bonifacio Development Corp., the Highways Secretary Fiorello R. Estuar came out Albert A. Ignacio trial plants as well as in building reno- trical works. The company furnished what was then called Ecco Asia, the construction company constructed on and off ramps in Bonifacio Global City, including a of retirement to join First Balfour as president. Vice president and head of operations subsidiary of First Philippine Holdings Corpora- vation and interior fit-out works. It is the tools, labor supervision, equipment two- lane, four-kilometer road with underground utilities. The late Lopez Group chairman Eugenio Lopez Jr. A BS Civil Engineering graduate from the University of San also a major player in infrastructure and fixtures to overhaul the LRT-1’s tion (FPHC). Previously, he spent eight years as had earlier (in 1995) asked Estuar to join the group Carlos in Cebu (1982), Ignacio directs the performance of the and utilities, including water supply, lighting, power supply, grounding and various bridges in the expressway. In As for other projects, the com- According to Agoncillo, First a young mechanical engineer with Mitsubishi via Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) operations, engineering, and facilities maintenance depart- wastewater treatment plants, under- July 2007, it erected accessories and pany hopes to be active again in the Balfour’s other targets include re- Corporation, which is an EPC (engineering, pro- but he declined, opting instead to enjoy the quiet ments to maximize profitability and returns; trains operations fire detection systems, among others. Vice chairman and CEO Fiorello R. Estuar ground utilities, roads and bridges. Also this year, the company won steel girders for bridges at three sites power and energy and water sectors, newing the company’s ISO certifica- curement and construction) contractor of power of retirement. However, on the second invitation personnel to meet client requirements; and coordinates plants for the National Power Corp. (Napocor). Currently at the helm of First Bal- along the SCTEX. Agoncillo said. First Balfour, this tions, maintaining its safety record, from the group, he felt the desire to be in the thick corporate and project support functions. He also ensures the bid to construct the 5.5-kilometer In 1995, Fernandez was hired as assistant of action again, and accepted on the condition that energy, and the top 10 in the industry,” says that project milestones, including cost schedules, quality four as president and chief operating of- LRT-1 extension from Monumento, The company is gearing for the early, is getting into position to grab and landing another major project vice president for business development in Ecco the work would be on a part-time basis. Fernandez. and safety targets and client expectations, are achieved, ficer (COO) is Anthony L. Fernandez. Caloocan City to North Avenue, Que- Tarlac-La Union Toll Expressway its share of new builds. before the year is over. Asia. He saw the company through a merger to Shift to large-value projects But the industry presents unique challenges while assisting business development initiatives and According to Levi Agoncillo, as- zon City that will interconnect the (TLUTEx) project, which was re- Targets within reach Triple ISO-certified become First Philippine Balfour Beatty Inc., a A civil engineer with a PhD from Lehigh Uni- and according to Fernandez, “We did well in implementing corporate policies on ESH as well as QC/ sistant vice president for business LRT-1 and MRT-3. A joint venture cently awarded to a consortium of 10 “Power plants have a gestation pe- First Balfour is one of the de-merger (when partner Balfour Beatty sold versity in , USA, he deprecatingly 1997 to 2002 when we were building the Sta. Rita QA. Before joining First Balfour in 2002, the former development, at any given time First with D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI), local contractors that includes First riod of two to three years. The biddings few triple-ISO-certified construc- back its equity in the refers to himself as a “doktor ng bakal” (doctor of Ilijan and Malampaya on-shore gas projects. At college instructor held various positions in Jaka compa- Balfour’s total work force can go up or the P3.6-B project is expected to be Balfour. have already started and we’ve also tion companies, having obtained company to FPHC), steel). He laid the foundation for transforming the the same time, we were looking for other markets nies, in Ayala Land Inc., Singapore’s Jebssen & Jessen down depending on the requirements “That will start at the end of the received inquiries. This is the market ISO 9001:2000 for quality, ISO and several chang- company into an “engineering solutions provider” such as in waterworks and buildings. But the mar- Group and D.A. Abcede and Associates. completed on April 2010. of a contract. Employees are hired for Partnerships SCTEX in Tarlac. It means going to that we really want, so hopefully 14001:1996 for environment, and es in leadership with the capability to offer “design/construct/fund” ket slowed down in 2003 to 2005 and only began Ma. Lourdes Gloria M. Raymundo including a few a project, then demobilized after the Baguio will be shorter because of magtuluy-tuloy. As for water, we’re OHSAS 18001:1999 for safety and packages for billion-peso projects. to pick up in 2006 to 2007. Now, it’s very good.” Chief financial officer Another notable partnership was years under British This decided shift to large value projects in Estuar explains: “The construction industry A BS Commerce graduate from the College of the project’s completion. with Japan’s JFE Engineering Corp. this new expressway. Construction focusing on the two main companies, occupational health. expatriate Alistair growth sectors in the construction market result- is in a feast and famine situation. We want to Holy Spirit (1985) with a master’s degree in business Billion-peso company for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Express- will start probably next year because Maynilad and Manila Water. Their “We are aiming for bigger proj- Kennedy. ed in the growth of the company order book from go after large projects, even if it takes two to management from the Asian Institute of Management “At the height of the construction way (SCTEX). In November 2007, the design has to be prepared, sur- requirements are usually pipelines ects that require our multi-discipline M a j o r P500 million in 2001 to P700M in 2002 and P1.4 three years in between, in order to even out the or AIM (1992), Raymundo renders annual statements boom, First Balfour had as many as the company installed the prestressed veys done and right-of-way issues replacement to reduce non-revenue capabilities (civil, mechanical, elec- player billion in 2003. revenue growth. This is why First Balfour has and financial reports for the board of directors and concrete (PC) deck of settled,” Agoncillo revealed. water (NRW) and the construction of trical) that will provide us with lon- “ I ’ v e In 2004, Estuar was seconded to Maynilad moved up the value chain. We are now not just a the president, and prepares documents that may pumping stations. We’re also bidding ger and more stable order backlogs,” seen the Water Services Inc. (MWSI) as president and contractor, but part of the infrastructure invest- be required by government agencies and other on water reservoir projects and sew- Agoncillo said. “We can be wherever c o m - chief executive officer (CEO) to oversee its fi- ment thrust of FPHC.” institutions. She also has custody of the funds, age treatment plants,” he added. the demand is. We can mobilize in p a n y nancial rehabilitation and eventual return of the TLUTEx securities and bonds of the company. In ad- g r o w Agoncillo believes that the Luzon, we can mobilize in Cebu, concession to government. Thus, First Balfour joined the consortium dition, she oversees the human resources f r o m Award for innovative management of 10 construction companies called Private In- department. Raymundo was previously company’s immediate targets are we can mobilize in Davao.” a niche He distinguished himself during his tour of frastructure Development Corporation (PIDC), affiliated with Flour Daniel Inc. Philip- well within reach even as they try to In addition, there remains a market p l a y e r duty in Maynilad by successfully leading efforts which participated and won the bid for the pines and Phelps Dodge Philippines retain their employees—engineers that First Balfour hopes to serve: the into a ma- to reduce systems loss and earning in 2006 a Tarlac-La Union Expressway project. It is also Inc. remain in demand abroad, especially other companies in the Lopez Group. jor player Lopez Achievement Award for Innovative Man- involved in the LRT (Light Rail Transit) Link Levi B. Agoncillo in the Middle East—by putting in “Instead of looking outside, they can in the con- agement Leadership of an Individual, as well as project through a joint venture. Assistant vice president, business development place attractive management trainee tap our expertise. We can give them s t r u c t i o n a Gold Quill CEO Award for communications Its ongoing St. Luke’s Medical Center proj- A BS Mechanical Engineering graduate from Mapua Insti- programs. value services,” the AVP promised. industry in excellence from the International Association of ect in Bonifacio Global City is in partnership tute of Technology (1984), Agoncillo is in charge of iden- “We have about 34 new gradu- The company is also aiming to the Phil- Business Communicators (IABC)/Philippines. with the Ayala Group’s Makati Development i p p i n e s . tifying business prospects and obtaining opportunities to ates that we rotate among the differ- make it to the list of top 10 construc- After officially retiring from Maynilad on Corporation. bid. He also oversees the overall planning and imple- We have June 30, 2007, Estuar returned full time to First “A lot of people outside the Lopez Group mentation of the business development activities ent departments so we can discover tion companies in the country by next d e v e l o p e d Balfour as vice chairman of the board of direc- think that because we are with the Lopez Group, of the company. He joined First Balfour as senior where their strengths lie, and to tap year through its portfolio of blue-chip expertise in a tors and CEO. Together with Fernandez, he is we get most of our business from within the manager of the Business Development Group their potential. If they are good, then ongoing and incoming projects; the wide array of now steering the company to be one of the top group. But our business with Lopez companies in 1998, and assumed his present post in 2005. they just might be one of our future next step, Agoncillo shared, is to move projects, not construction companies in the country, as well as is less than 5% of total revenues. Before joining First Balfour, Agoncillo worked managers,” Agoncillo said of their up to the absolute big leagues—the only in power maintain its sustainability. “We believe we can increase this if we can for ICI Paints Philippines Inc., Neltex Develop- crop of engineering and architecture top three or top five—within the next First Balfour president and energy, but Unique challenges show our sister companies that we are very and COO Anthony L. ment Company and the Philippine Council for Clockwise from left: The Shell Gas receiving facility; Porac Bridge in Pam- graduates from the country’s top three to five years. also in water- “Specifically, we want to be in the top 3 in competitive in our markets and we can add panga, a subcontract from JFE Engineering Corp. where First Balfour did Fernandez Industry and Energy Research and Development schools. “After the management “In order to do that, we have to works, buildings, our chosen markets of water, and power and value to their businesses,” says Fernandez. (PCIERD). the concreting works for five bridges; First Balfour did the facade and site development works as well as interior fit-out works for Sun Power Philippines trainees, we are going one step target the big infrastructure projects, Manufacturing Limited’s plant at the First Philippine Industrial Plant (FPIP) higher by launching a management preferably the privately financed milestones in Sto. Tomas, . development program.” ones. That’s our thrust,” he stressed. Spotlight: St. Luke’s Medical Center FIRST Balfour tion, the Manansala Tower is among local and international 2005 2008 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City ent departments and institutes, and eight levels of 1969 1997First Philippine Holdings Corp., 2002FPHC and Balfour Beatty, the par- completed in two years. First Balfour is awarded the contractors. The new hospital is First Balfour, in a joint venture with rides on the crest The company is born as Philippine the parent company of ECCO-Asia, ent companies, decide to merge FPBB also receives two certifica- contract to undertake the power a 154,000-square meter medical DMCI, is awarded the contract to Size: 154,000 sq. m. nursing units. The medical arts building will be of the construc- Engineering & Construction Cor- forms a 60:40 joint-venture con- FPBB and ECCO-Asia into a single tions for its environmental man- supply and electrical works for the complex comprising about 600 build the 5.5- kilometer LRT-1 North Architect: RR Payumo & Partners a 12-story structure with the first level housing poration (PECCO), a spin-off of the tion industry struction company with Balfour company with the latter as the agement system according to ISO second phase of the LRT-Line 1 beds and is expected to be com- Extension project that will connect Status: Construction phase reception, lounge and concession areas, while former power plant construction Beatty (BB) of the United Kingdom surviving corporation. ECCO-Asia 14001:1996 and safety manage- capacity expansion project. It also pleted by July 2009. LRT-1 to MRT-3. The P3.6-billion Completion date: July 30, 2009 the next 10 levels will have medical clinics and upswing as it aims and design unit of Meralco. and names it First Philippine Bal- is then renamed First Philippine ment system according to OHSAS becomes active in pipe-laying and contract is awarded on a “design Project cost: P5.8 billion offices; the remaining floor will be dedicated to for distinction as four Beatty Inc. (FPBB). ECCO-Asia Balfour Beatty Inc. It is also the 18001:1999. It thus becomes one sewage treatment plant projects and build” basis and is expected to services and utilities. 1976 is placed as a subsidiary of FPBB. year when FPBB receives ISO of the first local contractors to be for Maynilad and Manila Water. First Balfour president2007 and COO be completed by April 2010. A world-class tertiary hospital, St. Luke’s Medi- In all, the 154,000-square meter medical one of the top PECCO is renamed Engineering FPBB wins a contract from Sie- certification for its Quality System triple-ISO certified. Anthony L. Fernandez is elected The company also becomes cal Center will soon rise on a 1.6-hectare prop- complex will comprise about 600 beds, 400 companies in its and Construction Corporation of mens Inc. as the main civil works according to ISO 9001:2000. as the new president of the Philip- part of the consortium of local erty at the corner of 32nd street and 5th Avenue clinics/offices, nine institutes and 11 depart- Asia (ECCO-Asia) and expands to contractor for the 1,000-MW Sta. First Balfour celebrates2006 its 37th pine Constructors Association contractors that wins the bid to in Bonifacio Global City. ments. field. We trace other areas of work such as power Rita combined cycle power plant Balfour Beatty sells 2004its 40% anniversary. (PCA) for 2008-2009. construct the Tarlac-La Union It will consist of two integrated medium-rise Upon completion of the 30-month contract, the company’s transmissions, oil refineries and in Batangas. The project is the FPBB starts to build its2003 first high- shareholding to FPHC, making It bags the contract to build First Balfour wins a subcontract Expressway. (Levi Agoncillo) towers with an energy center and a common the First Balfour-Makati Development Corp. industrial plants, but continues first completed natural gas-fired rise residential condominium proj- the latter the 100% owner of the the new St. Luke’s Hospital in from JFE Engineering Corp. to build four-level basement. joint venture hopes to contribute to St. Luke’s growth through to offer engineering construction power plant of its kind in the ect for Rockwell Land Corporation. company. The company is later Bonifacio Global City, Taguig after several bridges as part of the Subic- The hospital building will be a 14-story vision to be one of the top five medical institu- the years. services. Philippines. A joint venture with SKI Construc- renamed First Balfour Inc. a tough competitive bidding Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). structure with five-level podiums for the differ- tions in Asia. St. Luke’s scale model

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Baroque, Classical, “Simply Health” has chosen BB 163’s Bantay Kalusugan feed- LOPEZ Memorial Strategic Planning & Dureza and Educa- “Salam” aims to help students on August 16 Romantic or 20th ing program as the main beneficiary of its fundraising program Museum’s reputation Budgeting tion Sec. Jesli develop attitudes and skills conducive THE first ever Fine Arts School of the century works. A jury from June 15 to August 15, 2008. For every purchase of three as one of the country’s Boot Camp Series for Lapus. Also present to peace and to understand the process Univesrtiy of the Philippines (UP) called composed of pianists UNILAB products (Tiki-TIki Star Syrup, Nutroplex with Iron leading got a Decision Makers and were ACT4Peace that leads to harmony or conflict and the Escuela De Bellas Artes is a fine ex- and pedagogues from and Lysine Syrup and Enervon-C Plus Syrup), a P5.00 donation boost with a donation Strategists program manager learn the different ways of resolving ample of conservation of architecture. different countries will be given to Bantay Kalusugan to help sustain its ongoing of hundreds of rare Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 Diosita Andot, conflicts. Built in 1867, the two-story bahay na will hand out the feeding projects. The program aims to fight malnutrition one film memorabilia from Credit Risk Manage- KCFI trustee Fe KCFI launched “Salam (Arabic Still photo of ‘Kapitan Kidlat,’ a 1953 bato structure was designed by Felix Ro- Lourdes L. Villanueva- municipality at a time with each site averaging 200 malnour- LVN Pictures. ment Hidalgo and Na- for “peace”)” in 2006 in response to LVN production starring Armando jas, the first Filipino to earn an architectural Cruz Memorial Award and special ished children and their families. To date, the program has LVN, along with Making Educated Deci- tional Commission Executive Order No. 570, which “in- Goyena and Inocencio Santos. degree. It also served as the residence of awards during the final concerto round and benefited seven sites nationwide, with four ongoing sites in the other members of sions by Assessing and for Culture and the stitutionalized peace education in ba- the first dean of the school of fine arts. The awarding ceremony at the Philamlife Theater. Guimaras, Pampanga and Albay. the “Big Four” (Lebran and , who went on to Managing Risks Arts (NCCA) chair sic education and teacher education” school eventually moved from R. Hidalgo Photo shows the six international judges with International, Premiere become an acclaimed director. Aug. 11-12 Cecile Alvarez. in public schools. In 2007, the United St. in Quiapo to the Padre Faura campus of museum director Mercedes Lopez-Vargas and Productions and Sam- LVN also became home to some of Reconfiguring, L o p e z - B a u - States Agency for International De- Children’s Village to benefit UP, dooming Bellas Artes to its derelict state Martin Lopez of SinagTala. paguita Pictures), is the biggest stars of the era, including Reorganizing and tista observed that velopment (USAID) funded the first Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (seated, of “neglect, disrepair and abandonment.” Three “Salam” episodes are turned over to Sec. Jesli Lapus acknowledged as one Rogelio dela Rosa, Armando Goyena, Reengineering “the timing of the 10 episodes of “Salam” as part of a from bed sales center), the De Leon heirs (seated, l-r) Nieva Paz L. To save the quintessential structure, a Exhibits on conservation (left) by USec. Nabil Tan, deputy presidential adviser on the Le Masseuse Beds Company will donate one massage bed to BB of the great Philippine Nestor de Villa, Mario Montenegro, THE Lopez Memorial Museum’s heritage of Coping with Crisis at the event could not three-year project with KFCI, called Eraña and Narcisa L. Escaler, (standing, l-r) Lopez team of architects moved each brick, stone peace process; Diosita Andot of United Nations ACT for 163 for every 10 customers that the program refers to them. The movie studios whose Mila de Sol, Lilia Dizon, Norma Blan- and expertise in conservation, collection and Bottom of the Pyramid have been more TV Education for the Advancement Memorial Museum trustee Margot Fragante and and mortar to the Ciudad Real de Acuzar Peace; and KCFI president Rina Lopez-Bautista. effort is Le Masseuse’s way of saying thanks for the blessings it output of critically ac- caflor, Rosa Rosal, Delia Razon, Nida acquisition are highlighted in two ongoing Aug. 12-13 perfect, what with of Muslim Mindanao (TEAM-Mind- director Mercedes Lopez-Vargas during the turnover of Heritage complex in Bagac, Bataan, and, un- has received. The company offers strong and elegant beds that claimed films helped Blanca and Caridad Sanchez. exhibits. Beyond Lending: The modules incorporated into Knowledge peace becoming more imminent by anao). the LVN bequest. der the auspices of the Acuzar family, recon- patrons can use while having massages or spa treatments. Donated usher the Golden Age In all, LVN made over 350 mov- The Sum of its Parts in the main gallery Power of Research & Channel’s Makabayan/Values curricu- the day in Mindanao and the Autono- The program is set in Muslim structed and restored it to its former glory. beds will benefit Children’s Village in Norzagaray, Bulacan. of Philippine cinema in National Artist Lamberto V. Avellana; ies in a variety of genres: musical features pieces which have undergone or are Development lum slot in public elementary schools. mous Region in Muslim Mindanao Mindanao, but the lessons to be Architect Joel Rico who is the architect the postwar years. “Anak Dalita” (1956), an Asian Film comedies, costume adventures, and slated to undergo conservation: works by Fe- Introducing New Products Knowledge Channel coproduced (ARMM) forthcoming elections mak- learned are applicable to all children, in charge of the property at the Heritage com- The heirs of Doña Narcisa Buen- Festival Best Picture and “Badjao” socially relevant fare now considered lix Resurreccion Hidalgo, , Nena and Value-Added Services these modules with funding assistance ing daily headlines. whether they are in rural or urban Young author plex will discuss conservation of architecture camino vda. De Leon, represented by (1957), Best Director, Best Cinema- Philippine classics, including “Lapu- Saguil, Juvenal Sanso and Claudio Bravo. on Housing, Insurance, from the GOP/United Nations ACT for “Salam” uses a moving, real- settings throughout the Philippines. using his experience in the reconstruction Narcisa L. Escaler and Nieva Paz L. tography, Best Screenplay and Best Lapu,” “Badjao,” “Anak Dalita” and Contemporary artist Jonathan Olazo’s instal- Education and Training Peace Programme. The Department of ity-based drama format to deliver its Knowledge Channel airs “Salam” donates to and restoration of the Bellas Artes on Aug. Eraña, presented the bequest to mu- Editing winner; posters; music sheets “Biyaya ng Lupa.” Its output contrib- lation work is also part of the exhibit. Aug. 14-15 Education’s Office of Mindanao affairs message of peace to Filipino grade at least 10 times a year, reaching 16, from 2 to 4 pm., at the Lopez Museum. seum director Mercedes Lopez-Vargas, that include the song “Doña Sisang” uted to making LVN the Philippines’ Through Sum of its Parts, the viewer will Best Practice: Forum supervised the episodes’ content. school students. In the new 20-minute around six million home viewers and BB 163 The lecture complements the exhibition Nine-year old author Isabel- trustee Margot Fragante and Lopez with music by Jose Climaco, lyrics foremost movie studio for 30 years. discover how agents in the art world partici- on Linking CSR with Leading the turnover at the Of- episodes, titled “Bakwit,” “Kanduri” 2.9M students from Batanes to Tawi Sum of its Parts. Lecture fee is P120 per la Juria has not only written Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez. by National Artist Levi Celerio; songs LVN produced its last film, pate in transforming a work from pigment to Microfinance fice of the Presidential Adviser on the and “Karapatan,” nongovernment Tawi. person or P100 for students. For more info, an inspiring children’s sto- Escaler said that her grandmother sung by Tessie Quintana and Armando “Kakabakaba Ka Ba?,” in 1980, 19 venerated object. Aug. 22 contact Fanny or Jane at 404-2685 or email ry—she has also chosen to wanted “to make the collection avail- Goyena in “Hawayana” (1953); and years after reinventing itself as a post- At the Library, Efface features images and Forum on the Commer- [email protected]. help the children of BB 163 able to the public, to several genera- newspaper clippings. production house in 1961; it closed in texts related to the conservation of mate- cialization & Franchising Isabella Juria; Elvira Yulo, by donating a percentage of tions.” Formed in 1938, LVN took its 2005. rial and nonmaterial aspects of Filipino of Microfinance Companies should go buff—Googins resource mobilization manager the proceeds from the sale. The collection includes photos name from the first letters of the own- Lopez Memorial Museum now culture. Visitors will see old photos of Aug. 29 of Bantay Bata 163; and Batch By Vanessa Suquila munity relations. But a well-managed CSR “You’re a Star” is the story with LVN firsts in Filipino movies, ers’ names: De Leon, Carmen Villon- houses LVN’s glory years with the architectural icons such as the Paco train Registration fee is P2,000 Marasigan of book publisher Vidal program is integrated across functions. of Jamie and her pet pug such as “Orasang Ginto” (1946), the gco and Eleuterio Navoa Jr. De Leon, collection of 12,250 rare and original station, Crystal Arcade and . per participant per day. Publishing. AT a time when a company’s slightest er- Googins cited chip maker Advanced Prince as they strive to win first Filipino post war film with Mila known as Doña Sisang, subsequently photos, scripts, posters, music sheets Also on display are plans for the remak- For more info, contact KC ror could be exposed worldwide with the Micro Devices (AMD), which formed a in a pet show. Juria said of the kids of BB 163: “Even if they are del Sol and Bimbo Danao under the took over as president of LVN after and newspaper clippings relating to ing of parts of the country by architects Villanueva at 920-5203 or click of a mouse, Bradley Googins suggests cross-functional team for CSR. The team less privileged, they’re stars in their own special way.” “You’re a direction of Manuel Conde; “Batalyon buying out the inactive partner-fami- 327 movie titles and productions from such as Juan Arellano, and texts illus- email mcesvillanueva@ that companies “go buff” before getting is comprised of the human resources, legal, Star” is available in all leading bookstores in Metro Manila. Also XIII” (1949), the first Filipino full- lies. 1939 to 1965. trating the contested terrain of heritage yahoo.com. “stripped.” Investor Relations, Organizational Devel- available is a special gift pack which includes a stuffed toy pug. color movie with and LVN rolled out its first produc- The Lopez Memorial Museum conservation in the Philippines.

Googins, executive director of the opment, environmental, health and safety Jaime dela Rosa, directed by Manuel tion, “Giliw Ko,” under the direction ranks as one of the premier Southeast Both exhibits will run until Septem- Asian Forum Center for Corporate Citizenship in Boston and public relations departments working Artist shares talent Silos; “Rodrigo de Villa” (1952), the of Carlos Vander Tolosa starring Ely Asian institutions, built upon a rich ber 2008. The Lopez Memorial Museum on Corporate College, discussed “winning strategies” in together in identifying issues, developing an first Filipino coproduction with a for- Ramos, Fernando Poe Sr., Mila del trove of Philippine primary histori- is at the ground floor, , Ex- corporate social responsibility (CSR) in issues matrix, and obtaining baseline assess- with fellow Pinoys eign film company, Indonesia’s Persari Sol and Fleur de Lis (later known as cal and cultural source materials. It is Ultimate Pianist prelim change Road corner , . Social Respon- a lecture organized by the Lopez Group ment and ranking, among other tasks. Spain-based artist Ianne Castillo (in Productions Inc., with Delia Razon and “”), in 1939. In 1941, it dedicated to advance Philippine schol- Museum days and hours are Monday-Satur- Foundation Inc. (LGFI). Also, companies are encouraged to do jumpstarted a new trend by producing round held sibility photo) shares her blessings and talent Mario Montenegro, directed by Grego- arship and preserving the heritage of THIRTEEN pianists competed in the prelimi- day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. Entrance One strategy is making the company a social report that adopts international the first Filipino film in color, Vicente Nov. 20-21, 2008@ Grand with fellow Filipinos in an exhibit that rio Fernandez. art and literature, especially through nary round of the Ultimate Pianist competition fee is P60 for elementary students, P80 for “fit” by managing CSR well. Googins guidelines such as the Global Reporting Salumbides’ “”; the cast Copthorne Waterfront will benefit BB 163 and Alay sa Bansa Also included are scripts of ac- the help and support of collectors such at the Lopez Memorial Museum last month. high school and college students, and P100 Hotel, Singapore presented a management framework with Initiative (GRI). This will help educate Center for Formation Research and claimed films, such as those directed by included Mila del Sol, Fred Cortes as the heirs of Doña Sisang. for adults. For more information call 631- the company’s vision, mission and values stakeholders, drive accountability and track Backed by First Gen Corp., the round required Early bird rates (until Sept. Development (ACFRD). The exhibit the pianists to perform a solo recital of works 2417 or email [email protected]. 19): $495 (1 pax); $440 (VMV) at the core. The VMV is aligned progress. runs from August 13 to 20, 2008 at the (2-3 pax); $395 (4 or more) with how the company does operations, The Lopez Group has been doing CSR, Shangri-La Hotel gallery. To view her work, visit bantaybata163. w Contact: asianforumcsr. products and services, and relates to the driven by the values of the Lopez family com/help_merchandise.asp or click on the merchandise button on special FEATURE com/registration/regis- community. in social responsibility. Googins presented Bradley Googins speaks bantaybata163.com. For more info, contact China at 411-0856 or tration.htm A misconception about CSR is that it is a pointers on how to make it “buff” and ready before executives of the 163, or email [email protected]. separate department dealing only with com- for the needs of stakeholders. Lopez Group Catch that train! It’s a gas FOR those who can’t do without their personal The government’s on which station they board and alight; worth of gas a day, and she has to mode of transportation, gas-saving tips are in order. Strong Republic Transit stored value tickets (SVTs) for the scramble to find parking space well. Don’t take “full tank” literally. Filling the tank Lopez Group typhoon relief update System (SRTS) plans to • Purple Line are available for P100. She cuts down on her travel expenses to the brim will only result in spilled gas. the typhoon struck Iloilo. A series of relief operations LGFI LGFI through Sagip Kapamilya and ABS-CBN Iloilo interconnect the metro’s The Metro Manila Rail Transit by as much as 50% using the MRT. A • As much as possible, park your car in the shade. followed for three weeks in different evacuation When Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) iden- also sponsored soup kitchens, rice rations, and provid- train systems, includ- System (MRT)-3 (Blue Line) has 13 hundred pesos a day gets Torres to and This will keep gas from evaporating. centers, barangays and municipalities hit by Frank, tified mosquito nets as a priority need for the victims of ed water jugs and blankets for affected areas in Iloilo. ing the lines yet to be stations crossing the 24-kilometer from her home in the south of Manila • Fill up in the morning or evening when it’s reaching more than 15,000 families all over the prov- Typhoon Frank in Iloilo, ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation LGFI will continue tapping Bayan Foundation’s client built, and the proposed stretch of EDSA from North Avenue by pedicab, and the MRT; for cooler. When it’s hot, gas may expand and inces of Iloilo and Antique. ABS-CBN chairman and recommended Abelina Cacao as a supplier. Although micro-entrepreneurs for this effort. The Lopez Group Philippine Northrail and in Quezon City to Taft Avenue in Pa- added convenience, she invested in a you’ll get less for your money. CEO Eugenio Lopez III, vice president Cedie Lopez- it was challenging, Cacao was glad to get the orders. HR Council also called for employee donations, with Southrail lines of the Na- say. The fare ranges from P10 to P15. stored value card for the MRT, which • When driving, don’t stomp on the gas pedal Vargas, chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza, the Rafael M. Alunan III spearheading the fund drive. tional Railway (PNR). Three links already exist that allow allows her to bypass the crowds lining when the light turns green. A light tap will give Lines, lines, lines Regional Network Group’s Louis Benedict Bennett LGFI has set aside a percentage of the donations for passengers to easily transfer from one up to buy tickets. you enough acceleration, and you avoid pump- IF you’re wondering why traffic is To those unfamiliar with the train line to the other: the Pasay link con- Another employee based in Pasig ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio Lopez III and Angela Lopez Guingona joined the relief opera- affected Lopez Group employees. (Vanessa Suquila) ing more gas into the engine than is necessary. First Gen lighter the past week few weeks, it’s systems, the Light Rail Transit (LRT)- necting LRT-1’s EDSA station with the compromises by driving to a mall near personally distributes relief goods. tions at the Jaro Covered Gym. (Charie Ginete-Ilon) • Coast to a stop while braking gently at red ‘Sagip Kapamilya’ Employee-volunteers from First Gen Corpora- because Pinoy drivers have started 1, also known as the Yellow Line under MRT-3’s Taft station; the Cubao link be- one of the MRT stations—Crossings or lights. Don’t wait to cut your speed until you’re TYPHOON Frank, which wreaked its worst on June Employees from Philippine Electric Corp. tion and its subsidiaries sorted and packed clothes leaving their cars at home and flocking the SRTS is the oldest system. It has 18 tween LRT-2’s and the MRT-3’s Araneta Megamall, for example—leaving her at the intersection. 21, damaged about P10 billion worth of infrastruc- (Philec), Meralco, Bayan, First Gen Corp., and Toll- at the Sagip Kapamilya warehouse for distribution to the trains. With fuel prices the high- stations from Monumento in Caloocan Center-Cubao stations; and the Recto car in its parking lot for safekeeping, • Drive at minimal speed. Why drive at 75 miles per ture, agriculture and school buildings, the National ways Management Corp. (TMC) and other companies in Iloilo and other provinces in the Visayas. The ac- est they have ever been, it makes sense City to Baclaran in Pasay. The fare is link between the LRT-1’s Doroteo Jose and then going on the MRT (Crossing) hour when 65/mph will do? Think of a moving car Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said. As of sorted clothes and repacked rice, noodles and canned tivity was heartwarming. The employees shared not to save the car for special trips, such as distance-based and ranges from P12 to station and the LRT-2’s Recto station. to reach her destination. For heftier as a hand moving through water—pushing your June 23, the NDCC reported that 99,687 families goods at the Sagip Kapamilya warehouse. As of July 9, only their time but also their hearts with those who when there’s heavy rain or when one P15. Stored value cards valid for six Soon, “contactless smart cards” savings, she put her car on a “strict hand hard will cause the water to push back hard as were affected, with hundreds of thousands of homes Sagip has served 14,026 families, including 1,957 kids needed it. Relief operations are a form of employee is travelling with kids or older family months are available for P200. will be used to unify the fare systems diet”—fill-ups may be done only on well. In other words, the faster you drive, the harder destroyed or wrecked in 10 regions. Here’s an up- and 51,751 individuals. Recovery projects are under volunteerism encouraged at First Gen. Dubbed as members. The newest system, LRT-2 (Purple on all the networks, similar to those the 15th and 30th of the month, and your car has to work to push air out of the way. date on the Lopez Group relief efforts: way. Cash donations may be deposited in ABS-CBN “EmPower” (Employee Power), employees are fu- Another come-on is that not only Line), has a total of 11 stations from utilized in Hong Kong and Singapore. errands are carried out according to a • There’s no need to idle your engine to let it ABS-CBN Iloilo Foundation Inc.’s Banco de Oro account 5630020111. elled by passion to do their share in the company’s do the trains drastically cut transporta- Santolan in Pasig to , Savings strict plan. “warm up.” You can drive away as soon as you ABS-CBN Iloilo, together with Sagip Kapamilya, Contact 411-4995 or email [email protected] or Lopez Group employees repack food items at the expression of corporate social responsibility. (Janice tion expenses, but travel time is halved Manila. Like the LRT-1, passengers Driving to Ortigas sets Lucy Tor- Now, if only they install escalators start the car, but go easy until the engine adjusts. held a soup kitchen for the Ilonggo victims on the day visit sagipkapamilya.com. (Teta de Castro) Sagip Kapamilya warehouse. Dugan, Princess Golveque, Joan Santiago) as well. pay between P12 and P15 depending res of Benpres back by about P200 in all the stations… 10 Lopezlink August 2008 LIFELONG Lopezlink August 2008 11 I getW run over.E I foundLLN out didn’t comeE allSS the way to Bali so later on that the swim you could quit.” I answered back Sudoku THE most remarkable bit of news on the home was longer—it was 2.2 and said that she was “my hero, Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! kilometers because of keep going, I am rooting for you!” front would have to be Meralco’s recent victory Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 at the Court of Appeals, where the election of its the change in tide. The However, I was brought back para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa From to water was ice-cold, to my initial meeting with Ige when 2008-2009 board of directors was basically up- bawat row, column at kahon. hero held. In addition, sanctions were recommended How I survived my first triathlon murky and had stinging he asked me what my goal was. jellyfish. It took me one I had told him that the goal is against the lawyers of the Government Service By Rosan Cruz per week training with work and April 27 to pace his student Insurance System (GSIS) for usurping the au- Dear ooOooRosie hour and 16 minutes to to finish the race, to complete the after-work commitments. I was in the Annual Vancouver In- finish the swim leg. (Note swim-bike-run. I started feeling thority of the Office of the Government Corpo- Does Lopez Museum plan to have a “round 2” for “Cut and Paste”? I Excerpted from Philippine Star- physically exhausted and tired ternational Marathon (last May that McKenzie took only like a loser for giving up so quickly. rate Counsel (OGCC). But even as we savor this went to that exhibit last year and I loved it. Feedback, please.—Tara week, July 20, 2008 with the training. I would go to 4); he would be back after one 1 hour and 3 minutes). With this in mind, I ran and over- latest triumph, we keep in mind Meralco chair- Lopez Museum curator Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez’s response: “Certainly. It’s “Are you crazy?” my friend bed as early as 10 pm and when month. That meant no coach Tougher than Subic took Raeanna. It took me 1 hour man Manuel M. Lopez’s exhortation during the just a matter of programming it. There’s just so much unexplored material in Raeanna said last December when I’m out (now occasionally). for running, which is the most The bike ride was and 14 minutes to run the streets of Lopez Group Business Excellence Awards on the library to plow through, but definitely images giving us a deeper look into I asked her to join me in a triath- Mini-goal essential sport since it’s the tougher than the hills Jimbaran; while the pro McKenzie, July 25 that this could possibly be only “Round popular culture of generations past help us make sense of where we are today.” lon in Bali. Patience was another issue. last leg of the triathlon where of Subic Bay. It was a only 37 minutes. 4” of what promises to be a 12-round bout. ooOoo A triathlon is an endurance The mileage buildup was slow and strength and energy have been scenic 40-kilometer ride I was one of the last few to The Studio 1 event was a definite milestone I’d like to thank the Lopez Group, especially Sagip Kapamilya, for under- sports event consisting of swim- specific. I had to learn the skills and diminished by more than 90 which started through the busy cross the finish line. Believe it or for the Lopez Group. It was the first time that a unified awarding ceremony taking relief efforts in Iloilo. My own family was unaffected by the havoc ming, cycling and running. It’s so likewise build endurance to avoid minutes of swimming and two-lane traffic in Jimbaran and not, not only did I finish the race, was held for the Lopez Achievement Award (LAA), Oscar M. Lopez (OML) wrought by the typhoon but I was still saddened that many of my town mates tough some of the early triathlons injury, particularly knee injury and cycling and the midday heat can then steep uphill climbs and de- but I placed first in my age group! Award and other business excellence distinctions that the group subscribes lost their homes and livelihood. Keep up the great work, Kapamilya.—Jazz were known as Ironmen events. heel spur. For someone as impatient cause dehydration. scents in Nusa Dusa and Uluwatu I won a trophy and dinner for two to. All of the winners were on hand to accept their trophies from OML and The Lopez Group’s relief and rehabilitation efforts especially in Western It is normally not enough to be The author at the race’s transition as myself, this was a humbling Luckily, Triathlon Associa- until the University area, which in Samaya Resort in Seminyak. Not MML, and exchanged war stories at the cocktails held immediately after Visayas are continuing. We have included a roundup in this issue. proficient in just one event. Triath- area. process plus the fact that I had to tion of the Philippines (TRAP) of- was an easy downhill ride back to bad for a first-timer, 40-something the awarding. Incidentally, Studio 1 was recently renamed Dolphy Theater, ooOoo letes must race each stage in a way 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike and 10- follow whatever the coach says. ficial Mario Canja and concurrent Four Seasons. Biking is my water- athlete who trained for six months. for well-loved actor Dolphy. ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez On behalf of Bayan Academy and our president, Dr. Eduardo Morato that preserves their energy and km run. The next step in training was National Philippine Team trainer, loo and I didn’t train enough for After Bali, it seems like I can do III noted that ABS-CBN and Dolphy have been together for more than 50 Jr., our sincerest thanks to Benpres for being our partner in our jour- endurance for subsequent stages Perfect opportunity to integrate all three sports together who used to run for the City of this sport. I had to stop and walk anything as long as I set my mind years. The honor was as a special gift for his 80th birthday, EL3 said. ney of building the nation from below. Thank you very much.—KC held back-to-back. Additionally, a I figured that the wedding and learn how to transition from one Zambaoanga from 1986 to 1999 two uphill assaults. It took me 2 to it with commitment, consistency With the rains brought about by consecutive visits from typhoons, Lopez Villanueva, ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation Inc. competitor’s official time includes was a perfect opportunity to try sport to another. A sprint triathlon and is the national record holder hours and 28 minutes to complete and patience. Group employees have had their hands full with the relief efforts for the victims, ooOoo the time required to “transition” the sport and six months would which is half the distance of Bali’s of the 3000-meter steeplechase, the bike course (note McKenzie’s I wonder if I can finish the New spearheaded by Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and Sagip Kapamilya. It would be great if Power Plant could give bicycle/scooter users equal between the individual legs of the be enough lead-time to prepare Olympic—a 750-m swim, 20-km was available to coach. From May time of 1 hour 3 minutes). York Marathon this November. More than their donations of goods and cash, the volunteers generously put in access and appropriately priced parking rates. Here are a few initial race, including any time necessary for the race. A believer in “misery bike and 5-km run—was set as a to June, I switched coaches and After biking at the transition That’s 42 kms in cold weather… time and energy to sort and pack relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Frank thoughts to hopefully facilitate access/parking for bicycles and scoot- for changing clothes and shoes. loves company,” I recruited fellow mini-goal. There was such a sprint changed schedule to three mornings area, I met Robyn Stanley, a 56- at the Sagip Kapamilya warehouse in Quezon City. The spirit of volunteerism is ers: designate access areas especially for bicycle users and also, possibly Though I had been into all wedding attendee, 32-year-old event in Subic in May, so we tried a week at the ULTRA oval at 6 a.m. year-old, silver-haired athlete from sports & wellness  Very Easy alive and well in the Lopez Group, as our update on the relief efforts proves. provide designated bicycle lanes within the mall areas; provide desig- sorts of endurance sports all my Raeanna Cranbourne, to join me in to simulate the race by doing a time and long runs during the weekend. Darwin, Australia. I must have  Easy In her state of the nation address on July 28, President Gloria Macapagal nated parking areas in underground/above-ground/outdoor parking life, competing in a triathlon can’t this crazy challenge. trial on May 1, Labor Day. It was Before I left on June 18 to looked ready to collapse because in Arroyo described the current world crisis arising from the spike in fuel and facilities; provide bike stands for bicycle parking (the University of the  be a spur of the moment deci- ABS-CBN Publishing’s chief, a pathetic attempt on my part that attend the International Associa- her sweet voice she said, “Honey, calendar Medium food prices as “the worst since the Great Depression (in the United States) Philippines implemented a bike rental program organized by a non- sion… especially when you’re Ernie Lopez, an extreme-sports resulted in several abrasions and a tion of Business Communications you don’t have to finish the race.  Hard and the end of World War II.” The President however assured the nation that profit, Padyak, Padyak.org, and their U-shaped bike stands are practi- ITU Asian O3 Long Distance past 40. But competing in one aficionado, recommended as coach bruised ego. I flew off my bike from Conference in New York, I joined It was a difficult swim and bike. “the global crisis did not catch us helpless and unprepared… We have the cal and aesthetically designed); structure a parking rate scheme—pos- Triathlon had always intrigued me and, you Ige Lopez, one of the country’s top failing to see the speed bump and a 10-km race in Pasig and my time You’ve done enough.” I found out money to care for our people and pay for food when there are shortages; for sibly free for bicycles (as there are no emissions, are nonpolluting) or (4km swim-120km bike-30km run) might say, at the top of my bucket rated triathletes. Ige is known as my legs cramped during the run. It improved to one hour eight minutes later that she had qualified for the fuel despite price spikes.” a low nominal rate; and, reduced parking rate for scooters (you could Aug. 2, 6 a.m.@ Subic Bay list of things to do. a sort of miracle worker, a zero- was obvious that we were not ready (versus 1 hour 16 minutes from my Ironman event in Kona, Hawaii, Nevertheless, food and gas prices are rising, and so belt-tightening possibly fit three to four scooters in one parking bay). Registration fee: P7,500 So, when my good friend to-hero trainer who transforms and doubt started setting in. first 10-km run last Jan. 13). and Bali was a warm-up for an Iron- measures have become the order of the day for Pinoys, regardless of social The City of Makati could work in conjunction with businesses to Register at the Triathlon As- Euan Marshall announced that he novices into athletes. Ige encouraged us to continue Finally, Bali man event the following Sunday. status. With gas now costing almost P60 a liter, commuting—especially via organize such a scheme; however, developing such a plan would take sociation of the Philippines was getting married to Margaret The training started December training. He said, “Please don’t let And so it was that on June 29, I succumbed to exhaustion and MRT or LRT—has become a more attractive option. In fact, more people much longer than if it were a private company. PR and CSR events (TRAP) office, ULTRA, Pasig Answer to July puzzle Hernandez in Bali in July 2008, and consisted of running twice a this simulation scare you. Without straight from the conference, jet lag ended up taking Robyn’s advice. I are piling into the trains, as observed as by Roy Medina in a special report could also be structured around such a program, and it would be a City. For more info, call TRAP at I thought, this is it... the time to week, a long distance run during failure there will be no success, and all, I found myself in the race’s started horsing around the transi- in abscbn-news.com, with May 2008 figures topping half a million on peak wonderful gesture towards the commuting public, the Power Plant cus- 710-8259, Rick Reyes at 0918- scratch one more item from my weekends (usually 10-km races), without hardships there won’t be transition area at 6 a.m. The area tion area, taking photos, chatting Solution, tips and computer program available at www. days for the MRT. Who knows, maybe we might even take a page from our tomers and to the community.—Ninfa Bito 5777585 or visit triathlon.org. bucket list. Euan, a Scottish expat swimming twice a week with an- any victories. Please, guys. be pa- was divided into two rows, left for with fellow participants and down- sudoku.com Asian neighbors’ books and start nixing four-wheeled transportation in favor ooOoo ph. based in Manila, met Margaret, a other coach, Ria Langit, and once- tient, hardworking and keep your men and right for women, and fur- ing isotonic drinks. of bikes and scooters. Good for the health—and for the environment, too! While the Lopez Group Foundation Inc. is one of the major sponsors Lopez Group Basketball Filipina raised in Perth, Australia a-week spinning classes. I’m not heads up high always. You have ther divided into age groups, with Trophy and dinner for two The Lopez Group Lifelong Wellness program continues to bear fruit, of the “Leadership in Times of Crisis” forum, I believe that the par- Tournament on the island paradise three years fond of biking and actually started gone a long way from where you the 16- to 20-year-olds up front. As I was about to cross the BANTAY KALIKASAN with employees reporting improved mind and body health in the past couple ticipation of Mr. Oscar M. Lopez in the program is additional basis in Championship games ago. He had been competing in biking on the road in March. Ige were before, right? C’mon, kaya There were 185 participants and street to check out the pros at the of years. Most notable among them is Galo Garde of FPIC, who lost 56 informing one and all about the able leadership of the Lopezes and the Aug. 8, 7 p.m. @Meralco Gym RECOMMENDS triathlons in the Philippines and warned us that training is no joke yan! If you compare yourselves everybody seemed to be stretching banquet area, I saw Raeanna com- pounds and is touting the group’s “Biggest Loser”-type contest (see p. 10). officers and directors of ABS-CBN, Benpres Holdings, FPHC, Meralco Walk the Talk 2nd Anniver- perhaps set his wedding date to and emphasized the importance of from last year, for sure all of you – they looked excited and ready. ing in from the bike. She yelled to ooOoo and other corporations under the Lopez Group of companies. I wish sary Celebration July to coincide with the second commitment and consistency. guys improved tremendously. And By 6:45 a.m., we were herded to start running and finish the race. How can we avail of the meter deposit refunds from Meralco?—Jan A. your continued success.—Jerry A. Quibilan Aug. 16, 6:30 Annual MRA International Tri- He was right; commitment I’m proud of you guys, really!” the beach. She reminded me that we trained Reply from Meralco Corporate Communication: “Meralco is now craft- ooOoo a.m.@ Meralco athlon event in Jimbaran Bay, an was a really big issue. It was Another setback was the When the horn sounded, I let hard for six months; when the guilt ing the guidelines/rules and procedures for the meter deposit refund. The If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about anything Compound “Olympic” distance event or a difficult to combine 8-10 hours fact that Ige left for Canada on the gung-ho pros swim first lest trip didn’t work, she said, “We company assures that it will release these guidelines in time to comply with and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax Open to Lopez the Energy Regulatory Commission-mandated December 2008 schedule.” no. 633-3520 or to [email protected]. Maraming salamat! Group employees and their families. Participants must Sorsogonand its magical offerings ‘80 Days to Wellness’ Prevent register with their respective BANTAY Kalikasan has part- tastes so much nicer when you to the farm. The lobsters were more. I insisted that my driver with Sorsogon Gov. Sally. “Iron HR departments. Wear com- nered with the Department of En- feel cared for. It helped that the there but no one in the group was who was experiencing aches and Lady” is what I tease her since she fortable attire and bring a cap, vironment and Natural Resources dining place feels very much like able to catch one. Ting remarked pains and a slight fever immerse has been on crutches and an iron- Who will be the extra shirt, towel and refresh- (DENR) and Conservation Inter- a home, with the kitchen and that going into the lobster pen himself. Just as I projected, he was like cast for many months and she ments. For more info, contact national Philippines to promote cooking in full view. with the snorkel gear—it’s like up and about and well right after. still goes about her daily activities biggest loser? Rico de Manzana at 449-6122. the country as an ecotourism “Current snorkeling”—this the lobsters had a sense what was The crystal springs of Palag- as if nothing has happened. There blindness 22nd Mt. Kinabalu Intl. happening—and they were ready tok Falls. destination. The project, called is my term for riding the currents In contrast to the hot are some people I like from the THE Lopez with early eye care Climbathon “Magandang Pilipinas,” has but near the shoreline and with to defend themselves. springs of San Benon, the water moment I meet them. She is one of Group rolls out Aug. 23-24 @Mt. Kinabalu, Ma- age-related macular degeneration According to the AREDS, people identified Sorsogon among the pi- snorkeling gear. Spreading my The hot springs of San Be- is icy cool. But once one musters them. Her concern for the province its own version laysia lot ecotourism project sites. ABS- arms, I felt like “Superman”—it non in San Mateo, Irosin. I have the courage to dive in, the experi- is genuine and real, and her vision of “The Biggest (AMD) increases. at high risk of developing advanced The race involves running up “AMD destroys sharp, central stages of AMD lowered their risk CBN Foundation Inc. managing was quite fun. The currents were never experienced hot water like ence is stimulating. It’s bathing in is the preservation of the natural Loser” called and down Mt. Kinabalu, where director Gina Lopez explores the strong enough to have a ride—but this—it came in torrents. It was so mineral drinking water. But there resources of Sorsogon. That’s the “80 Days to vision, leading to blindness. That’s by about 25% when treated with the total distance is 21 km. why it is important to take care of Vitamin C (500 mg), Vitamin E (400 wonders of Matnog, Sorsogon. still manageable so that I could much of an experience for me— is something magical to the place, best way to get along with me—to Wellness” to be for all Men, Women and Men THE weekend was meant for stand up when I wanted and go and I slept so well after—that I like being in fairyland. I could sincerely have a vision like that. I launched at the your eyes while you’re still young iu), Vitamin A (15 mg), zinc (80 mg) Veteran categories. In 2007, to prevent the development of eye and copper (2 mg). Ten mg of natural bonding with my kids, away from to the beach. Sea urchins appar- went back the next day. The second feel the elementals—the fairies. know that we can work together to Meralco Mini 10 Filipinos joined this race. the intrusive TV set and com- ently abound where the current day we discovered a smaller pool Bulusan Lake. We kayaked the make things happen… the care of Bulusan Lake Theater on August 15. The contest aims to provide obese diseases,” Dr. Uy said. carotenoids protected the eyes from We are targeting to bring a Vitamin-rich diet puter. Since I can’t do away with is strong—and Matnog has some which could contain the hot water length of it. It’s almost surreal. It’s the wife of the mayor of Matnog employees an opportunity to attain a healthy body, mind harmful light and radiation. larger contingent in 2008. To Vitalux them, I do the next best thing—I of the strongest currents in the a lake surrounded by and his daughter. They are sin- Magic is the word to describe and spirit and to enlist them as ambassadors of wellness THE World Health Organization He emphasized the importance join, contact Mon Marchan at (WHO) estimates that 37 million of a diet rich in vitamins A, C and Eye vitamins are also important venture away from them, this world! In fact, there is a part in a watershed… it is an cerely interested in improving the what Sorsogon has to offer. in their respective companies. [email protected]. time into the spectacular natural the sea where the China Sea meets experience—and I am area so that visitors can come. Avail of Bantay Kalikasan’s Teams of 10 obese employees, meaning those with a people worldwide are blind, and that E, zinc, carotenoids such as leutin to supplement one’s diet. majority of those who are affected and zeaxanthin, and some levels of “Ocular vitamins such as Vitalux resources of Sorsogon, a two- the Pacific Ocean, and the rippling so pleased that Gov. All in all, it was good as we gave “Discover Matnog” package, body mass index of at least 25, will be given 80 days to hour drive from Legazpi City. currents are a sight to behold. But Sally Lee intends to pointers on how to further develop which includes 3D/2N resort shape up and lose as many pounds as possible; all Lopez are older people. More than 75% of Omega-3 fatty acids. provide effective supplementation the world’s blindness is preventable The protective value of these to protect your eyes and lessen the Upon arriving in Legazpi air- what had us gasping were the protect it and develop the place to accept visitors without accommodation in Matnog Group companies are required to form a team. The mem- port—en route to Matnog—we whirlpools! I have never seen a it organically. losing their character to commer- and 1D/1N accommodation in bers will undergo the final weigh-in one week before the or treatable; this can be achieved if substances has been proven in a risk of developing eye diseases,” people start taking care of their eyes at study conducted by the US National explained Dr. Uy. had a sumptuous brunch at whirlpool so big! I could go on and cial tourism. I actually quite like the Legazpi based on twin or triple Lopez Group Health and Wellness fair at the Rockwell Fernando’s with all the delicacies The lobster farm. My kids on but let me end term of Albay Gov. Joey Salceda: sharing, roundtrip airfare and Tent in November, when the results will be announced. an early age. Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2001. For people with AMD, the levels Mountain trek Dr. Harvey Uy, retina and vitre- The Age-Related Eye Disease Study of vitamins needed to protect the eye and dishes peculiar to Sorsogon and I love to eat—and the lobster by noting a definite “eco-cultural tourism.” And Berta airport transfers, all meals and The top three biggest losers (teams) will receive cash Aug. 30 (tentative) @Mt. Batu- but made special by the welcome farm was enough of an attraction. significant plus to quite rightly noted: You don’t want tours for P16,000/pax for a prizes. For the criteria for judging and complete mechan- ous disease specialist at Asian Eye (AREDS) assessed the risk factors of are much more than can be obtained lao, Batangas Institute (AEI), says that as people AMD and cataract, and evaluated the from healthy eating, making vitamin and care of its owner Cecilia. Ce- Since the seas were too wavy, the experience: the it to be another commercial tour- minimum group of seven. For ics, call Kara Gandiongco at 634-4092 to 96 or email For more info contact Louie cilia embraces you with her heart, we took the jeepney to where the Palagtok Falls heartiness of the ist destination. Just put the right more info, call AA Yaptingchay at [email protected]. get older, the incidence of eye dis- effects of antioxidants on the progres- supplementation essential. (Arman Martin at 631-6394. eases such as cataract, glaucoma and sion of AMD and lens opacities. D. Armero) like a mother hen—and food just seas were calmer and the bangka people. I will start touches to make it special. 0920-9555546. 12 Lopezlink August 2008

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makeup, deal with damaged ‘Metro’ goes fashion- hair and develop a fresh- forward from-the-spa look. Metro ups the ante on things fashionable and func- tional. On the cover is Ruffa Gutierrez, who, after Eight ‘Chalk-y’ working through the trials in her life, is getting a second wind. View pieces from the Fashion Design years Council of the Philippines. Find out what’s going Chalk continues to keep your to be hot during the holiday season, and meet the campus covered with its vanguards of Philippine fashion. Metro also presents Bright Young Manila special. Five indie bands give style and beauty tips, including how to update your a glimpse into the future of Pinoy rock, while stu- Thrill ride with ‘MAXIM’ dent stylists interpret current trends. Find out how ABS-CBN’s Star news queen and cover girl to wear pleats, ruffles and everything romantic, plus Phoemela Baranda struts her stuff. Catch the where to go for the best structured pieces. There’s second installment of MAXIM’s Hooters girls also a step-by-step guide on applying eye makeup. pictorial. We have some sexy stories from Biz- Cover girls Valeen Montenegro, Erich Gonzales, man and the residents of Manilatonight.com. Lauren Young and talk about balanc- MAXIM also has an exclusive interview with the ing school and showbiz. Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas, while Del Bacho comes back with a challenge. We’ve got the hottest gadgets, cool toys and the Lambo- ‘Betty La Fea’ overload rghini Gallardo. For the fashion pages, say hello StarStudio Magazine (SSM) unveils the behind- to Corey Wills and the best Olympic fitness wear the-scenes story on “I Love Betty La Fea” with you can get. 12 pages of pics and trivia! Get the scoop on how Bea Alonzo changed her looks to play Betty, plus Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines an update on the search for “Armando.” SSM also at leading bookstores and magazine stands nation- goes glamorous with a feature on the second Star wide. Exclusive to Lopez Group employees within Magic Ball and on hottie . Feast Metro Manila, use your office address and get a on photos of the stars’ travels and special moments, full year subscription discount up to 50% off cover and join Rayver and Rodjun Cruz as they open their price. For inquiries, call ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. home to SSM. at 455-9434.

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