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FPH Group shines Shining Earth …page 2 hope Day never in 2018 …page 9 stops…page 12 Lopezlink May 2019 Biz News Lopezlink May 2019 2018 AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TOTAL REVENUES TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT CineMo’s ‘TrabaHanap’ 2017 2018 % change 2017 2018 % change
ABS-CBN P40.698B P40.131B -1 P3.334B P2.110B -37 now a job portal LPZ P104.890B P125.389B +20 P4.225B P5.893B +39 SEARCHING and applying an opportunity to make their ment website would appear First Gen $1.708B $1.979B +16 $134M $221M +65 for jobs is now easier as ABS- dreams of a brighter future after the closing credits of FPH P104.890B P125.389B +20 P5.854B P10.281B +76 CBN TVplus’ CineMo has possible. the movies aired on the ABS- Rock P14.303B P15.684B +10 P2.110B P2.547B +21 transformed its on-air classified “CineMo hopes that every CBN TVplus exclusive chan- ads feature called “TrabaHanap” viewer is employed so they can nel. Besides on-air job listings, into a job search website. provide and secure a brighter CineMo would also broadcast With Trabahanap.com, users tomorrow for their family. This tips for viewers on making can easily find featured jobs and is the reason ‘TrabaHanap’ has their job search worthwhile. FPH Group shines in 2018 customize their search based on been launched as a website—so “CineMo viewers can still the industry they prefer or their more Filipinos can join the see the job listings on air and The earnings of First Philippine manufacturing and property ration’s performance slowed. location. workforce,” he said. they can still find the list of First Gen reelects board First Gen Corporation chairman and CEO Federico R. Lopez (5th from left) Holdings Corporation (FPH) development also turned in fa- In 2018, it ended its mobile ABS-CBN still top choice joins other members of the company’s board after stockholders reelected them during their annual stockholders’ According to ABS-CBN “TrabaHanap” was first in- job opportunities on CineMo’s grew substantially in 2018, an- vorable numbers, with Rockwell phone venture and unit SKY meeting on May 8, 2019. Also in photo are (from left) Francis Giles Puno who is concurrent company president and TVplus CineMo channel head troduced in 2017, when on-air Facebook page even if we have chored on the sterling perfor- Land Corporation increasing Cable Corporation lagged from COO, Jaime Ayala, Alicia Rita Morales, Eugenio Lopez III, Peter Garrucho Jr., Cielito Habito and Richard Tantoco. Mark Awiten, Trabahanap. job listings from the Depart- launched Trabahanap.com,” mance of unit First Gen Corpo- attributable net income by 21% its budget following a decline of viewers in April Likewise reelected was Oscar M. Lopez (not in photo), chairman emeritus of the Lopez Group. First Gen stands out com aims to provide Filipinos ment of Labor and Employ- Awiten said. (K. Choa) By Kane Choa as the country’s leading clean and renewable energy company with an installed capacity of 3,492 megawatts. Its ration, which accounted for 83% on a 10% increase in revenues. in cable subscriber numbers. of its revenues. Its other units in However, ABS-CBN Corpo- (CPS) portfolio of power plants runs on geothermal, hydro, wind, solar and natural gas, which is considered the cleanest ABS-CBN won the hearts of debuted on the list at number Ginto,” ABS-CBN’s afternoon form of fossil fuel. (Joel Gaborni) viewers nationwide in April, four. average audience share shot up hitting an average audience “TV Patrol” (28.3%) re- to 51%, or 22 points higher share of 46%, or a 16-point mained the newscast of choice than GMA’s 29%. EDC powers Mondelez plant wide lead against GMA’s 30%, of Filipinos to round out the This is the first time this year according to data from Kantar top five. that ABS-CBN’s afternoon av- Lopez Holdings posts with geothermal energy Media. Meanwhile, “Kadenang erage audience share breached “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” Ginto” (25.3%) shot to num- 50%. (38.5%) still topped the list of ber seven, continuing to be the Likewise, ABS-CBN won P5.893B net income most-watched programs na- most-watched afternoon show again in the prime time block tionwide, followed by “World nationwide. where it garnered an average of Dance Philippines” (32.6%) The other programs that audience share of 48%, beating that ended its run on Philippine make up the list are “Halik” GMA’s 31%. attributable to parent TV strongly. (25%), which recently held its The network also remained By Carla Paras-Sison The Angel Locsin-led prime finale, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” supreme in the morning block LOPEZ Holdings posted net income attributable to eq- ing the strong operating results time series “The General’s (24.5%) and “Hiwaga ng Kam- where it got 35% versus GMA’s P5.893 billion in net income uity holders of the parent to of the FPH Group’s energy, real Daughter” (31.3%) snagged the bat” (23.5%). 29% and in the noontime block attributable to equity holders P10.281 billion from P5.854 estate, construction and manu- third spot, while “Search for With the consistent strong where it recorded 47% com- of the parent for the year 2018. billion. ABS-CBN reported facturing businesses. Recur- the Idol Philippines” (29.5%) performance of “Kadenang pared to GMA’s 29%. This is 39% higher than the a 40% decrease in net income ring net income of FPH was at P4.225 billion in net income to P1.908 billion from P3.164 P10.4 billion, 53% higher than Promos & offers attributable to equity holders of billion. P6.8 billion the previous year. the parent reported in 2017. Consolidated revenues in- As of December 31, 2018, Investee First Philippine creased by 20% year-on-year Lopez Holdings owned 47.8% Holdings Corporation (FPH) (YoY) to P125.389 billion of FPH and 56.6% economic reported a 76% increase in from P104.890 billion, reflect- interest in ABS-CBN. First Gen SVP Victor Santos Jr. and Mondelez Philippines plant lead Atul Kulkarni (3rd and 4th from right) lead the ceremonial retail supply contract signing at the Mondelez Philippines office. Also in photo are (from right) Mondelez Philippines corporate and government affairs country manager Toff Rada, EDC head of business development, La Salle Dasmariñas goes green marketing and trading Marvin Kenneth Bailon and Mondelez Philippines legal counsel Mae Corona DE La Salle University-Das- to be powered by geothermal with DLSU-D and DLSHSI,” mariñas (DLSU-D) and De La energy supplied by the Bacon- said EDC’s Marvin Kenneth MONDELEZ Philippines, the Mondelez Philippines’ contri- about preserving our world and Salle Health Sciences Institute Manito Geothermal Project of Bailon. “We are happy to have local unit of global snack giant bution towards achieving this its people. We all depend on (DLSHSI) in Dasmariñas, Cavite Energy Development Corpo- a partner with a strong push for Mondelēz International, Inc., goal. just one planet. The smart and have reaffirmed their commitment ration (EDC). sustainability, and we believe has taken another step towards “We are honored to have a sustainable use of natural re- to a greener future by renewing EDC has been supplying this push will also be something empowering people to snack global company such as Mon- sources to reduce our environ- their power supply contracts to DLSU-D and DLSHSI with the students can take with them right by making its operations delez Philippines sharing the mental footprint is necessary continue to be powered by clean geothermal power since De- into the future.” more sustainable. same values as us,” EDC head now more than ever. This lat- and reliable geothermal energy. cember 2016. DLSU-D currently ranks as The company’s manufactur- of business development, mar- est initiative complements our DLSU-D’s 27-hectare cam- “We are happy to continue the top Philippine university in ing plant in Sucat, Parañaque is keting and trading Marvin other sustainable projects in the pus and DLSHSI will continue our partnership with EDC in the implementation of sustain- now powered by 100% geother- Kenneth Bailon said. “Geo- Philippines. We have a biomass SKYcable ups the fun with new channels mal energy as supplied by its thermal energy, for us, is the boiler which uses biodegrad- supplying of our energy needs. ability practices in the Green- SKYcable has new channels with TAP Sports 1, where they destination—Tech Storm, a partner, Energy Development ‘holy grail’ of renewable energy. able sources of fuel, a rainwater Annual It is the perfect partnership, Metric Ranking of World on special interests for every will see the elite men’s profes- brand-new 24-hour channel Corporation’s (EDC) Bacon- It is the only baseload renew- treatment facility in our plant Meeting Dates given our very own sustain- Universities conducted by Uni- member of the family! Hallyu sional tennis circuit organized that showcases best-in-class, Manito Geothermal Project in able energy, which means it can to lessen water waste, plastic ability initiatives here,” said versitas Indonesia. It actively fans are in for a treat with K- by the Association of Tennis first-run and exclusive enter- May 10: FPH, The Fifth, the Bicol region. run 24/7 without depending on waste recycling projects and DLSU-D and DLSHSI presi- spearheads positive sustainable Plus, the ultimate Korean en- Professionals for the 2019 ten- tainment across tech and en- Globally, the company has the seasons. This makes it a re- solar power systems, which all Rockwell Events Hall, 10am dent Br. Augustine Boquer, change through institutional tertainment channel featuring nis season, and TAP Sports trepreneurship. Subscribe now May 29: declared its 2020 sustainabil- liable source of uninterruptible contribute to the achievement Rockwell, The FSC. “DLSHSI houses a big programs and environmental exclusive and original drama 2, where the women will see to SKYcable as it brings a mul- ity goals, which include the power.” of our sustainability goals.” Fifth, Rockwell Events hospital and DLSU-D hosts awareness activities. series, variety shows and K- action in the 2019 Women’s titude of enjoyment options. thousands of students. We just DLSHSI, meanwhile, is a 15% reduction of its absolute For his part, Mondelez Mondelez Philippines is Hall, 9am pop, and movies. Sports afi- Tennis Association Tour. Te- For more details, log on to carbon dioxide emissions in its Philippines plant lead Atul known for providing Filipi- June 11: want this partnership done as it full-complement medical and cionados will also be delighted chies will have a one-stop mysky.com.ph/newchannels. Lopez Holdings, is for the well-being of our pa- health institution that provides manufacturing worldwide by Kulkarni said: “We are proud nos with snack products such The Fifth, Rockwell Events tients and our students.” premium medicine and health 2020. to source our power from as Eden cheese, Cheez Whiz, Hall, 9am “We are honored to share professions education, health- The shift of its Sucat plant 100% renewable energy. Sus- Tang, Oreo, Toblerone and our advocacy for sustainability care and research services. to 100% renewable power is tainability for our company is Cadbury. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline Lopezlink May 2019 Councils Lopezlink May 2019 couch potato treats Team YeY is back with 4 new friends Happening this June! Biz Excellence By Kane Choa ‘IslaFest’ is a one-of-a-kind Our very own TEAM YeY returns for Season 4, Andre Navarro and Zyren dela Cruz bringing more learning and fun take on different games and sports in Filipino-Japanese fusion event FAMAS bestows lifetime achievement play moments, this time with new “Gameplay”; while on Fridays, Yesha By Joyce Jimenez kids on the block—Kaycee, Omar Camile, Santino Santiago and Erika award on Charo Santos-Concio By Kane Choa Uddin, Marco Masa and Xia Vigor Clemente bring stories to life using THIS June, enjoy the best of knowledge about our two coun- battle will be followed by per- joining the gang. different storytelling tools in “Sto- two cultures as TFC and the tries,” said Eric Martin Santos, formances from Japanese art- ABS-CBN chief content officer On Team YeY, each day presents ryey.” Philippine Expo Organizing ABS-CBN Global country ists. Charo Santos- Concio was hon- an opportunity to encourage other On Saturdays, new kids Kaycee, Committee bring the first Fili- manager for North Asia. On June 16, a variety of per- ored with a Lifetime Achieve- children to be their best selves. Omar and Marco teach kids mu- pino-Japanese fusion festival, On June 14, listen to a new formances will be witnessed, ment Award at the 67th Filipi- ‘Local Legends’ airs on On Mondays, Nhikzy Calma, sic as a way of self-expression in “IslaFest,” happening at Tokyo’s genre of music and show-stop- from singing and dancing to no Academy of Movie Arts and JC Gumacal and Orange Bilgera “Soundcheck”; and on Sundays, Ueno Park on June 14 to 16. ping dance numbers from the comedic numbers from Filipino ABS-CBN Sciences (FAMAS) Awards on “Local Legends,” the award-winning program express themselves through move- everyone comes together to have The three-day event will fea- Philippines—Tarsier Records and Japanese artists. April 28 for her contributions produced by ABS-CBN DocuCentral, can now ment and dance in “Galaw Go”; on fun and hone team spirit while do- ture the best of Filipino and artists Iñigo, Kiana, Moophs Gather your family and to Philippine cinema. be watched on ABS-CBN every Friday after Tuesdays, Sophie Reola, Lady Pipay ing Team YeY challenges. Japanese cultures, from color- and Xela— and Japan’s Around friends and experience the best FAMAS recognized Santos- “Bandila.” The first episode, “Bandurria,” was and new barkada Xia engage in the Team YeY is the only program ful celebrations and appetizing Forty Super Idol, YACO, My- of two cultures at “IslaFest.” The Concio and directors Laurice about the history of guitar-making in San Anto- fun art of food preparation in “Snaks of its kind where kids’ interests are food to outstanding perfor- rah Kay, Kamen Joshi, Miku festival is open to the public, but Guillen and Marilou Diaz- nio, Pampanga; the piece won a silver medal last Naman”; on Wednesdays, Jana Ag- championed by the kids themselves. mances from Filipino and Japa- Goto and Leon Grace Goto, guests can enjoy the front-row Abaya for “breaking glass ceil- year in the New York Festivals World’s Best TV oncillo, Hannah Lopez Vito and Al- YeY is a free and exclusive channel nese artists. Shizuka Igarashi, Yuka Ozeki, seat experience by purchasing a ings and developing Philippine & Films. Also to be featured are Batad’s rice wine thea Guanzon imagine a whole new on digital TV via ABS-CBN TV- “We are excited with the very Ai Ogawa, Kazuki Mizuno and VIP ticket for ¥6,000, which is cinema to where it is today.” on May 10, Masbate’s corned beef on May 17, Las world with arts and crafts in “Art- Plus, which one can get for a one- first Islafest event in Japan, a Eri Yoshikawa, John Michibata, sold per day. In a statement by FAMAS, Piñas’ jeepney on May 24 and Kalinga’s weaving stig”; on Thursdays, JM Canlas, Lei time payment of P1,499. three-day Filipino-Japanese and Jhun Himeno and Hoshino Avail of VIP tickets online jury head and multi-awarded on May 31. “Local Legends” first aired on ANC. fusion event that puts the spot- Satoru. via http://ktxglobal.abs-cbn. screenwriter Ricky Lee said the It recently won a bronze medal at the NY Festi- light on the rich culture and tal- On June 15, overseas Filipi- com. VIP tickets are also avail- winners “pushed Filipino cinema Charo Santos-Concio with fellow lifetime achievement awardee Laurice vals, this time for the “Karne Norte” episode. ent of both Filipinos and Japa- nos will sing their hearts out to able via ticket resellers World- forward, not only through their Guillen Gwen, Jem and Alfred nese. This celebration aims to be named as “MOR Pinoy Pop Com International, MTrend efforts in front and behind the have a greater appreciation and Icon” regional champion. The and New Nene’s Kitchen. cameras, but through evicted in ‘PBB Otso’ their dedication to cre- GWEN Apuli, Jem Macatuno Quirante (10.54%) and Shoichi ate new platforms that and Alfred Beruzil are the latest Oka (8.03%) grabbed the top three At KidZania Manila would usher and nurture evictees from the Batch 3 teen spots and will continue on their a new generation of Fili- housemates after the emotional journey inside Kuya’s house. Cross these activities off pino filmmakers.” triple eviction of “PBB Otso” on Gwen, Jem and Alfred joined Santos-Concio en- May 5. Shami Baltazar and Narcy Esguer- tered the film industry The three teen housemates ra, the first evictees who left the your ‘#kidulting’ bucket list! as a production assistant, earned the lowest public votes with house in late April. getting her breakthrough ‘Sino Ang Maysala?’ Jem garnering 5.98%, followed Watch “PBB Otso” every night acting role in Lino Broc- ‘guilty’ of high rating by Gwen with 2.9% and Alfred on ABS-CBN. Viewers can also ka’s “Itim” and going on “Sino Ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa” recorded a na- with 2.62%. On the other hand, tune in every afternoon to “PBB to star and win recogni- tional TV rating of 22.2% during its premiere on L-R: Alfred Beruzil, Gwen Apuli and Jem Macatuno Ashley del Mundo (69.93%), Yen Otso Gold” on Kapamilya Gold. tion in films like “Tisoy,” April 29, according to data from Kantar Media. “Kisapmata,” “Kakabak- The pilot episode, which let viewers in on the lives aba Ka Ba?” “Gumapang of six friends—Juris (Bela Padilla), Andrei (Tony Ka sa Lusak,” “Hindi Labrusca), Gaylord (Sandino Martin), Greco Summer is love when you’re with Kapamilya! Mo Ako Kayang Tapak- (Kit Thompson), Lolita (Ivana Alawi) and Bogs an” and, recently, in “Ang (Ketchup Eusebio)—who got involved in a crime, THE biggest stars from our favor- Babaeng Humayo” which scored higher than its rival program “Love You ite Kapamilya shows spread good won her a Best Actress Two’s” 13.9%. “Sino Ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa” vibes as they dance to the country’s nomination at the Asian airs weeknights on ABS-CBN. new summer anthem in the 2019 Film Festival Awards in ABS-CBN “Summer Is Love” sta- 2017. tion ID. Aside from acclaimed ‘Jade’ surfaces on MYX The star-studded summer video on-screen portrayals, she premiered on “It’s Showtime” on was also part of iconic as celebrity VJ April 27, with “Idol Philippines” films such as “Himala,” Y a m host Billy Crawford and judges “Oro Plata Mata” and Concep- Vice Ganda, James Reid, Moira “Kisapmata” as producer. cion, also dela Torre and Regine Velasquez- It’s your chance to go back to being KidZ this summer The former president k n o w n Alcasid performing the song live and CEO of ABS- as Jade with the “It’s Showtime” family led TAKE a much-needed breath- out at the backyard summer tion-turned-food park; and CBN was also cited for from the by Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, er and unplug from “adulting” lounge and take fun, vibrant conclude the highly anticipated championing the resto- recently Amy Perez and Ryan Bang. as KidZania Manila opens its photos with friends while lis- adults-only event with a dance ration and preservation conclud- Following the hit Christmas doors for the most awaited tening to their favorite child- party parade. of classic Filipino films ed hit campaigns “Just Love” and “Family “Back to KidZ” event on May hood summer hits; have a Don’t get the FOMO, save with the ABS-CBN teleser ye is Love,” this year’s summer theme The casts of “Sino ang Maysala?: Mea 17, 6 p.m. #FlashbackFriday moment P130 by booking your early Film Restoration proj- “Halik,” also bears a message of love, em- Culpa” (above) and “The General’s On its first-ever summer- while enjoying the summer ac- bird tickets for only P750 via ect. chills as phasizing how life is more mean- Daughter” (right) celebrate the love- and time affair, the biannual “Back tivities one used to enjoy as a bit.ly/KTXB2KSummer, bit. The FAMAS Awards the MYX celebrity VJ for May while Itchyworms ingful and fun when shared with fun-filled days of summer in the latest To KidZ” night invites guests child, such as a liga basketball ly/TWIB2KSummer or bit.ly/ are the annual honors settles in as “MYX Headliner.” Rice Lucido, ABS-CBN SID family and friends, in good or bad 18 years old and above to let tournament at the stadium, piko KLKKidZaniaManila. given by the Filipino meanwhile, serenades the music channel in “MYX times. their inner child free inside the (hopscotch) around the city Special ticket discounts are Academy of Movie Spotlight.” Viewers can still catch celebrity VJ The “Summer is Love” station and additional rap lyrics by Yumi play city that hosts over 70 role and friendship bracelet-mak- also available at KidZania’s Arts and Sciences, an Yam on “Pinoy MYX” on May 12-18, “Mellow ID is produced by ABS-CBN’s Lacsamana and Thyro Alfaro. play activities to choose from. ing at the tiangge; dive into the walk-in counters for students organization composed MYX” on May 19-25 and “My MYX” on May Creative Communications Man- The dance, meanwhile, was cho- Here are some of the special ball pool challenge at the Main and BGC residents or employ- of prizewinning writers 27-31. MYX is on ABS-CBN TVplus Ch. 12, agement division. The song was reographed by Edsel Misenas activities lined up for guests to Square to win “kool” freebies; ees. For more details, visit ma- and movie columnists, SKYcable Ch. 23 and SKYdirect Ch. 37. written by Robert Labayen and and the Autonomicass Crew. (K. add to their #BackToKidZ- fuel up with snacks and cool nila.kidzania.com or follow @ for achievements in a Lloyd Oliver Corpuz with music Choa) SummerBreakbucketlist: chill refreshments at the gas sta- kidzaniamanila. calendar year. Lopezlink May 2019 Lopezlink May 2019 By Carla Paras-Sison “Our design is crafted spe- cifically to suit the industrial market and provincial built-en- vironment. You can get all this Social entrep rooted great wind flow and green, open space,” Layug explains. More than the materials in Lopez Values used for the structure and the aesthetics, PeoplePods took into consideration livability, the way the tenants use and interact with the structure. Because of its green design, PeoplePods won the UN Sus- tainable Development Goals Award at the 2018 Nudge Global Impact Challenge (Netherlands) and was a Fi- nal 10 competitor at the 2018 Liveability Challenge of World Cities Summit (Singapore). For now, the PeoplePods Dan Layug and Anacelle Layug accept their €40,000 prize from the INSEAD Venture Competition judges team wants to focus on Laguna and Batangas before bringing A chartered financial analyst, the vicinity whose workers will and social impact, and passion their concept to the industrial Dan Layug worked for six benefit immensely from safer, for the work that they do. parks north of Manila, then years in the Mergers and Ac- cleaner, affordable accommo- Long-term goal maybe even crossing over to quisitions Advisory division of dations with more amenities. “Our long-term goal is to the Visayas. The team will be ING Bank NV and the Equity The hands-on experience provide thousands of workers a the kids of the migrant workers, architectural firm Gensler. complemented by management Capital Markets division of on-site has helped him grow better life. But we are just on the is for them to be able to uplift The PeoplePods buildings consultants from INSEAD Maybank ATR. He holds a as a leader and people manager, first step, we are at a very early Clockwise from top: Dan Layug as one of the speakers on the “Business at the Base of the (Asian) Pyramid” panel at the Harvard Business School’s Asia Business Conference 2019 in March; Anacelle Layug (2nd from right) accepts themselves. When you have in- eschew the traditional con- MBA this summer who will professional diploma in Build- recognize his strengths and stage. We know that the need is PeoplePods’ Nudge Global Impact Award 2018 during the Nudge Global Summit in The Hague; The façade of the first PeoplePods dorm in Malvar, Batangas designed by the founders; PeoplePods offers rooms that are safe and clean; The dependence, you dream bigger. crete hollow blocks or CHB help scale PeoplePods’ impact ing & Property Management weaknesses and improve his ef- there, and we have the ability to community is enclosed, ensuring the tenants’ security; Anacelle Layug on the TEDx stage in the Netherlands in 2018; The PeoplePods founders (center) share their experiences with future social entrepreneurs from INSEAD Once they can take care of basic construction method because in these focus provinces. from College of Saint Benilde, fectiveness to meet the require- serve the need,” says Layug, who needs—which they can, because cement production is the “The need is there, and we graduated from Georgetown ments of the business. “I learned most recently spoke about Busi- PEOPLE... facturers, it’s also expensive to More often than not, the yug and his wife Anacelle in about six weeks, but it was still communities which are safer and they remit money home to their highest CO2-emitting process have the ability to serve that University with undergraduate that you need to communicate ness at the Base of the (Asian) from page 1 employ migrant workers,” says small towns bordering the 2018, comes in. very conceptual then.” have more amenities, including families—I think they should today. Instead, the team opted need. Our mission is really to degrees in Finance and Chi- to different people in different Pyramid at the Asian Business Daniel Lopez Layug. parks lack the infrastructure, “We believe that a company The trio went on to win the cooking and laundry areas and be able to dream for themselves to go with a newer, faster and be able to provide thousands of Independence nese Studies, and received his ways to be understood.” Conference 2019 of Harvard GOING solo or getting an including housing, to support becomes successful because of contest, beating out teams from unlimited WiFi. Cleaning staff and for generations to come.” more environmentally-sustain- female workers a better life and Master of Business Adminis- Agility, adaptability Business School in Boston. Layug had looked into the the influx of migrants. the loyalty and hard work of the world’s top MBA schools and female guards further en- Designed by sustainabil- able method utilizing insulated this is just our first step,” Layug apartment are milestones in ity experts tration degree from INSEAD. Pitching the PeoplePods Layug shares how a social a young person’s life, a dec- situation of factory workers “The employers noticed that the employees. That’s why Peo- and receiving the $100,000 sure the cleanliness and security panels and steel frames. concludes. Declining a global corpo- solution exposed him to a huge entrepreneur thinks with “Lo- laration of independence in the Calabarzon (Cavite, it’s hard to employ migrant la- plePods engages with employ- prize. of the community. Residents For their second dorm com- “This is actually one of the PeoplePods is continuously ration’s offer to work in France, population of factory workers pezLink” readers: “If you see a Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and bor due to high absenteeism or ers of minimum wage workers, In December 2017, People- also have access to affordable munity, in Calamba, PeoplePods reasons the architects came on, seeking manufacturers who Layug instead cofounded Peo- whom he and wife Anacelle social problem, you can craft a from family and all its com- Quezon) area, talking to tardiness, because the migrants we want to help employers take Pods also won the €40,000 prize meals, clinics, banks and public worked with Filipino architect because they saw we were using need workers accommodations. forts. The reality is often plePods Philippines with his surveyed for inputs on what market solution for it. This is hundreds of women over sev- live maybe an hour away and care of their people.” for 1st Place and the Social transportation. J+A and a LEED-certified sus- more sustainable materials and For inquiries, email contact@ wife Anacelle. He traces his they are looking for in workers’ what we saw in the need for less rosy, especially for the eral months. Migrants, he says, they get stuck in traffic, or they Kellogg and INSEAD com- Impact Award at the INSEAD A community manager en- tainability specialist at global it was innovative. peoplepods.co. petition funding drive to create his own path to accommodations. The field -re better living spaces for fac- segment of the population comprise 30% of workers in the get sick because of their poor Venture Competition (France sures that PeoplePods works like a the way he was raised “with a search led to actual design ad- tory workers, and our solution, in blue-collar jobs. industrial parks in Batangas as living conditions,” Layug notes. Layug was taking his MBA and Singapore) against start-up community instead of just a group strong sense of social justice” by justments in their community. which is PeoplePods, is scal- Accommodations are usu- “everybody in Batangas who Workers are also lured by at INSEAD in 2017 when he ideas around the world. of strangers living together. his mother, Knowledge Chan- “Any information gathered able and sustainable. When we ally bare-bones bed-spacers of- wants to be a factory worker higher pay or employment and his teammates concep- The life savings of Layug Adds Layug: “Our mission is From the PeoplePods cofounder nel Foundation Inc. president must lead to actionable tasks. meet with the manufacturing fering few conveniences and lo- is already a factory worker.” closer to where they live, forcing tualized PeoplePods for the and his wife, complemented by to increase quality of life for the Rina Lopez-Bautista. An enterprise like ours must companies, we tell them to put cated in unsafe neighborhoods. In neighboring Laguna, the companies to continually hire Kellogg Real Estate Venture the prizes, were invested in de- female factory workers without Business with impact have agility, being able to people at the very center of Moreover, such dormitories number is a bit higher at 40%. and train replacement staff. Competition (Chicago, USA). veloping the pilot—a 130-bed increasing the costs that they Our story to improve “I’ve always wanted to have quickly act, as well as adapt- their business, not on the sides start out being mixed-gender, These workers, who mostly “If they find a job that pays a “My teammates were from community in Malvar, Batan- spend. a business and I’ve always ability, being able to change as like an assembly line. But ev- but women eventually start come from Mimaropa (Min- hundred pesos more or is closer Thailand and the US. Having gas. “We decided on this area “Knowledge Channel videos wanted to make an impact. needed,” he says. ery business should put people leaving because they prefer the doro, Marinduque, Romblon to where they live, they move. family business backgrounds, we because Lipa-Malvar is where on health and wellness, financial lives of female workers PeoplePods marries these two Aside from social justice and at the center. Better yet, build a privacy and safety of all-female and Palawan) and the Visayas, But if there’s adequate housing all share the belief that business- my wife’s family is from and literacy, values formation, and By Anacelle Layug goals for me. If I can scale this nationalism, or serving Filipino community around them.” accommodations. leave their homes and families that’s dignified, safe and clean, es thrive through generations that’s where the market is.” more, provide opportunities Young Alumni Achieve- The communities social enterprise in industrial factory workers first, employee “Near industrial parks, it’s in search of better wages and, they’ll stay,” Layug adds. because of the diligence and loy- for future self-development. I found time every year to do er children. That sight moved Listening to Jen’s hopes and areas all over the Philippines welfare and wellness is the top ment Award expensive and undignified to be to some extent, take their first This is where PeoplePods alty of employees,” Layug says of PeoplePods provides pro- Our intention, whether in this community projects in the me. Their reaction to the piece dreams made me realize that, where workers need our solu- Lopez Value that guides Layug In April 2019, he was a migrant worker. For manu- step towards independence. Philippines, cofounded by La- their entry. “We developed it in fessionally managed dormitory generation or the generation of Philippines, Cambodia, Laos of bread made me realize that for some, working at a multina- tion, then I would have lived and his team. “That (health and awarded the highest honor a re- and Vietnam. It’s fulfilling to it’s not enough to give people tional manufacturer is actually a life of purpose. I forget who wellness) is part of what we’re cent MBA graduate can receive help others and give back to fish, we have to empower them the first step towards empow- said it, but I believe that ‘a trying to accomplish. Employ- by INSEAD and the Global Meet the Team the community. to fish themselves. Change has erment and a formal entry into Anacelle Layug leader does not do what is easy, ees are definitely our customers Alumni Association. Out of in legal management from real estate developers. Bautista One particular outreach to be sustainable. the economy. For many, it is he does what is worth it.’ This and our solution benefits them about 5,000 recent MBA grad- Layug is a Columbia Uni- Ateneo de Manila University is an experienced dormitory was different. I traveled to a In that program, I met their dream to have that free- (PeoplePods) for me is worth greatly. If employees are happy uates (over the last five years) versity master’s in real estate in 2010 and an international operator. rural community in Southern Jen. She was a young woman dom. For a woman at the base it—the sacrifice, the responsi- and healthy, it leads to business from 176 countries, Layug was development candidate. business degree from ESC Luzon. who wanted a different life for of the pyramid, the opportunity Gad Chusenfu bilities,” Layug says. excellence, they can perform chosen to receive the inaugural She was awarded the 2017 Rennes School of Business When I arrived in the com- herself outside of the confines in a factory is the way towards As head of a start-up social better and be more productive.” Young Alumni Achievement Nudge Award for her focus in France. Layug is a TEDx Chusenfu has over a decade in munity, kids ran towards me. of her village. She wanted to self-awareness, self-confidence venture, Layug has had to mul- His current challenge is Award for promoting INSEAD on sustainable communi- (Netherlands) speaker. construction and operations They playfully grabbed my leg, become an independent, self- and a life of opportunities. titask, going to the site of their scaling up his team. “It’s hard values (the school motto is ties at the Peace Palace in experience. Prior to People- pulled my arm and jumped sufficient woman. She had Dan and I wanted to cre- Dondi Bautista first community daily to- su to find good people,” perhaps “Business as a Force for Good”) The Hague. She is licensed Pods, he developed and man- behind me so I could carry finished school on scholarship ate a safe and supportive home pervise construction, purchase because a start-up social enter- in his professional life. as a real estate practitioner. Bautista is an expert in resi- aged over seven hectares of them. A little girl took what and now her dream was to find away from home for women materials and haggle for better prise isn’t really on the top of The awarding ceremony Layug previously worked in dential community manage- industrial and commercial we would take for granted—a work in the booming semicon- like Jen. Meeting her was a piv- prices, check the quality of the list of companies that usual will be in Geneva next month the business development ment. He has been the head space and handled leasing piece of bread which I got from ductor and electronics industry. otal moment that inspired our work and look after the labor- job hunters would like to join. ( June 2019). “This is a huge team of Rockwell Land. She project finance) at First Metro of property management for his master’s in New York, he operations for its corporate Salle University and an LLB the airplane. She tore the bread For her, leaving her village decision to serve only women ers who were building. He has PeoplePods recruits will have to win for the Philippines and worked for six years in invest- Investment Corporation. She over 30 years at several long- began working at Zeta Realty, tenants. He has a bachelor’s in from Arellano University piece by piece and walked meant overcoming her fears at our dormitory communities also had to market the People- share the founders’ dream, vision for all of us striving to make a ment banking (infrastructure graduated with a bachelor’s standing condominiums. After one of the Philippines’ first political science from De La School of Law. around sharing it with the oth- and seeing the world. for the foreseeable future. Pods solution to factories in of environmental sustainability sustainable difference!” Lopezlink May 2019 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink May 2019 Special Feature ‘Admit One, Connect All’ LGFI accredited by PCNC anew Ongoings AFTER impartial scrutiny and creditation from December 13, Proceeds from block verification with the Philippine 2018 to December 12, 2023. iWant houses biggest library of free movies, Council for NGO Certification PCNC accreditation is a (PCNC) standards of good prerequisite for the Bureau of governance, management and Internal Revenue to issue a do- shows and live events Filipinos want By Kane Choa screening connect accountability, PCNC awarded nee institution status. There are Lopez Group Foundation Inc. around 290 NGOs accredited by IN November last year, an henchman has gener- the sexy comedy “Don’t Call Me The streaming service also a five-year certificate of ac- PCNC. original Filipino digital movie ated praise from users. Tita,” “Kargo,” “She’s Into Her” allows Filipinos to catch up schools to KCh broke the internet after its trail- As the first streaming and “Taiwan You Love.” on currently airing ABS-CBN By Michael Ramos er earned more than six million service developed by Aside from its original titles, teleseryes, as well as rewatch their views in 24 hours. Filipinos for Filipinos, iWant boasts the biggest library favorite shows like the ‘90s teen FOUR schools Built through ‘bayanihan’ That movie was “Glori- iWant has launched of blockbuster Filipino movies, drama series “Tabing Ilog” and and an Alternative ous,” an original offering from free original titles, in- including “Barcelona: A Love the phenomenal hit “Be Careful Learning System streaming service iWant whose cluding the intergalactic Untold,” “My Ex and Whys,” With My Heart.” Sagip Kapamilya turns over 3 THE library services of Lopez (ALS) community story about a May-December romance-drama series “One More Chance,” “Kita More subscribers can satisfy Museum and Library (LML) center now have ac- love affair featuring Angel “Jhon en Martian,” teen Kita,” “No Other Woman” and their iWant craving in the com- new classrooms to Samar school will be temporarily closed start- cess to more than By Althea Cahayag Aquino and Tony Labrusca fantasy series “Spirits “Sukob,” among others, all of fort of their own homes as they ing November 12, 2018 due to 1,000 educational piqued netizens’ curiosity. Reawaken” and the live which can accessed for free. can already connect the streaming its transfer to a new location. videos and learning YABON Elementary School is Since then, iWant has been variety show “iWant On top of that, iWant users service to their TVs via Chrome- Library services will resume in resources, thanks to a modest little school in Brgy. changing the landscape of Fili- ASAP” headlined by can livestream their favorite cast and Apple Airplay. Filipinos the first quarter of 2019. the proceeds from Yabon Hinabangan, Samar. In pino entertainment and digital the country’s hottest sports events and revisit the can also access more shows and Future visits to the Lo- the “Admit One, 2013, super typhoon Yolanda content as it enlisted different artists and performers. highlights of the games of the movies without breaking the pez Library may be booked Educate All” movie destroyed its classrooms, leaving creators and filmmakers to This year, users can University Athletic Association bank by availing of Smart’s and by appointment. Forms and block screening KCFI president Rina Lopez-Bautista turns over a Gift of Knowledge package to a student the teachers to conduct classes produce more original series cape Digital’s exclusive original expect new additions to iWant’s of the Philippines, National Globe’s respective promos. instructions for library ap- event of Knowledge representing Aguinaldo Elementary School in rooms that were 70% dam- and movies of different genres series “Sino Ang Maysala?: Mea diverse lineup of original con- Collegiate Athletic Associa- With iWant, which is avail- pointments will be available Channel Foundation aged. The parents tried to repair released month after month. Culpa.” tent, including “Ang Babae sa tion, Premier Volleyball League, able on iOS and Android or via on the LML website in the Inc. (KCFI) last No- Sorsogon, which received a Gift sonally turned over the packages the structures so the children This May, iWant will release In March, iWant had Septic Tank 3” featuring Eugene Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball web browser on iwant.ph, users first quarter of 2019. vember 2018. of Knowledge package that to the beneficiary schools. could have a place to study. more new original offerings launched the series “Bagman,” Domingo’s return to her iconic League, ASEAN Basketball can get their entertainment and Please look forward to ALS teacher Dr. Manuel included a 40-inch LCD TV, Aside from the educational Today, almost six years later, such as the romance-drama whose engaging showcase of role as a fictionalized version of League, Alab Pilipinas, Pinoy information fix by watching LML’s future projects and Catalan in Alcala, Pangasinan external speakers and an exter- TV packages, the teachers re- the students are safe in three series “Past Present Perfect” politics, drama and action topped herself and “Mga Batang Poz,” Pride, boxing events and na- truly Filipino content that they watch its social media pages received the Gift of Knowledge nal hard drive with Knowledge ceived a one-day technical train- typhoon-resilient classrooms as starring Shaina Magdayao and off with Arjo Atayde’s portrayal which tells the story of four Fili- tional tournaments in the one- want for free, whenever and for updates. after he wrote a letter appealing Channel educational videos and ing on maximizing the use of me- Sagip Kapamilya turned over a Loisa Andalio, and Dreams- of a barber-turned-governor’s pino teenagers with HIV, and stop iWant Sports section. wherever they are. for Knowledge Channel videos other multimedia materials. dia technology in their classrooms new classroom building through Students, school officials, Sagip Kapamilya officers and other stakeholders that he and his co-teachers can The formal turnover ceremo- through Knowledge Channel. the donations it received after cut the ribbon on Yabon Elementary School’s new classroom building By Dulce Festin-Baybay use to teach their ALS learn- ny at the school was attended by More than 2,500 learners the typhoon. Seeds of Hope ers from 21 barangays in their KCFI president Rina Lopez- have benefited from the Gift of The unit was built by the Kapamilya’s maxims—for the giving immediate assistance in district. The package included Bautista, Schools Division super- Knowledge donations. community through bayanihan community to feel that the calamity-stricken areas through a brand-new Lenovo laptop, intendent Dr. Nympha Guemo The “Admit One, Educate with the supervision of the 53rd project is theirs. relief operations. Mission accomplished and principal Neleuterio Dellosa. All” movie block screening of Engineering Brigade of the Ria Rola, Sagip Kapamilya Sagip Kapamilya has already a USB mouse and an external This series that shows the impact of province of Oriental Mindoro is been doing for several years. Bacon East Central School is the “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Philippine Army. relief and rehabilitation officer, completed 138 classrooms in hard drive with Knowledge the Lopez Group’s CSR activities experiencing, it has still to reach Many of the members who third school to be connected to of Grindelwald” was backed by The parents took turns in shared: “It is the first time for Yolanda-hit areas nationwide. Channel ALS video content. in communities brings us to a geo- and touch the lives of the indig- benefited from the project have Knowledge Channel since 2015. ABS-CBN, SKY, Energy De- carrying materials and tools Barangay Yabon to be a ben- It has also turned over three Meanwhile, Alcala Central graphically isolated and depressed enous tribe which has limited also become volunteers of KHA, Aguinaldo Elementary velopment Corporation, Lopez from Catbalogan to Hinaban- eficiary of classrooms from any “Yolanda Legacy” project School received an external hard area, or GIDA, in the southern part access to health resources, and joining outreach activities in School and Mayoyao Elementa- Holdings Corporation, Round gan, some eight kilometers away, organization.” buildings—two-story multi- drive with Knowledge Channel of Oriental Mindoro. What makes lack basic social services and neighboring communities. ry School in Ifugao also received Table Philippines, Aruga Ser- while the soldiers stayed with Rola said that school con- functional classroom buildings videos and other digital learn- this project unique is that the effects of farm-to-market roads. For their part, as one of Sikat a Gift of Knowledge package viced Residences by Rockwell, them to help. The resident also struction is one of the main that can withstand 300-kph ing resources. the help extended were immediate. They keep hope alive Foundation’s active supporters, allowing them to learn through MyPhone, Star City, Japan Home cooked meals for the builders. projects of Sagip Kapamilya as winds and 7.2-magnitude The second recipient was SOMEWHERE on the moun- In 2018, a youth volunteer Power 4 All enabled the piloting technology. Lopez-Bautista per- Centre and ABS-CBN TVplus. By working together, the they believe in assisting chil- earthquakes—with a fourth Bacon East Central School in tainsides of Oriental Mindoro organization called Keep Hope of the first Mission solar power community learned to own dren in rebuilding their dreams building to be turned over this lives the Hanunuo Mangyan Alive (KHA) was supported by station in Sitio Cabuyao during The members of youth volunteer organization Keeping Hope Alive visit Sitio Cabuyao with the Sikat team the project. It is one of Sagip after a disaster, aside from summer. Bantay Baterya, North Port partner for disposal of ULAB indigenous tribe. They can be Sikat Solar Challenge Founda- a community visit conducted by By Eva Mae Nares found in Sitio Cabuyao, Brgy. tion Inc. to bring help to Sitio Sikat and KHA in January 2018. ily addressed and prevented from “Since the arrival of the solar uation ceremony in various ways. Panaytayan, one of the 24 areas Cabuyao through KHA’s Proj- For this visit, the team had worsening the patients’ condition. power pack last January 5, 2018, It provided power for the sound BANTAY Baterya, a project belonging to the tribe. ect Bantay Kalusugan. Specifi- to take a two-hour boat ride and According to kindergarten people have been using the system as well as for the public of Bantay Kalikasan which The members of the com- cally, KHA joined Sikat Impact a three-hour land trip to Man- student Edwin Ayupad, he would nebulizer regularly,” says Elmer address system for flag ceremo- recycles used lead-acid batter- munity mostly depend on up- Challenge, an incubation salay from Calapan Port. Then usually be absent for two to three Ablaza, the community’s head nies and special occasions. It is ies (ULAB), recently sealed a land seasonal farming for their program for renewable energy they trekked five kilometers up days because of his asthma at- teacher and community orga- also used to power eight laptops memorandum of agreement livelihood. With luck, some projects for rural development. a mountain while experienc- tacks. With the nebulizer, he nizer. The nebulizer is operated and four printers in the school in with Manila North Harbour members may land blue-collar Sitio Cabuyao is one of the ing alternating rain and glaring misses only a day of school. His by the health unit’s doctor and order to provide printed materi- Port Inc. to ensure proper dis- jobs in the city even if it takes communities under KHA’s out- sun. They brought with them mother says: “Malaki ang tulong nurse, both health workers of als such as work sheets and read- posal of this hazardous waste. them four hours to trek down reach programs for medical mis- two boxes of d.lights donated ng nebulizer sa Sitio Cabuyao the barangay. ing materials for the students. North Port, as the cargo han- the mountain. Even with the sions and grooming sessions in by First Gen Corporation and dahil makakatipid kami at ligtas Power 4 All power station This additional service dling operator of the domestic progress and prosperity that the communities, which they have the components for the Mission na po ang anak ko.” energizes community provided by the power station port at Manila North Harbor, has solar power station—a 350-watt A baseline study on the Aside from the power station, helped the teachers to further committed to donate its ULAB solar panel and a 20-kilogram community’s health problems the d.lights from First Gen that improve the quality of educa- to Bantay Baterya. Aside from 1.2-kWh long-life battery pack. showed that respiratory ail- were brought to the mountain tion in the community. As a helping save the environment, Their own nebulizer ments were the highest among were distributed to the grade result, in a span of only two this partnership will also cut the EDC, Bantay Kalikasan collaborate on Albay ecotourism project After setting up the Mission the identified illnesses of chil- school students’ families. These months since the Mission so- cost of disposing of ULAB. Energy Development Corporation (EDC) and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI), through its solar power station at the site, dren and women in the area. are used at night to provide light lar power station was put into Bantay Baterya’s partner in Bantay Kalikasan program, will partner up to develop a mangrove forest area in Manito, Albay into a sustainable a nebulizer provided by KHA It usually costs P300 to for the homes and add to the use, the number of non-readers recycling ULAB is Oriental & ecotourism site to help generate livelihood for the residents. The identified mangrove forest area is included in was energized to cater to asthma P500, one way, to transport a students’ study hours at night. enrolled in the school was re- ALKFI managing director Susan Afan (2nd from left) with (l-r) Manila North Motolite Marketing Corporation. the areas rehabilitated under EDC’s BINHI program through its partner farmer-assisted association, the Alliance patients. Before, residents suffer- patient to the rural health unit Monitoring of the lights’ impact duced from 18 to zero. This has Harbour Port engineer department head Joselito Feliciano, GM Romeo The equivalent monetary of Bacman Farmers Association Inc. The communities are among the host communities of EDC’s Bacon-Manito ing from asthma attacks would of Mansalay. If the patient’s will be based on the grade im- inspired KHA and Sikat Foun- Salvador, port operations director Poul Johansen, Oriental and Motolite value of the recycled batteries Geothermal Project, which generated 140 megawatts of clean and uninterrupted energy. Present during the be rushed to the local health unit family cannot afford the motor- provements of the students. dation to continue developing Marketing Corp. ULAB supervisor Rita Regalado, Manila North Harbour will be used to fund the area signing of the memorandum of agreement were (l-r) Liezel Salagubang, EDC watershed management officer; Atty. only if the case was extreme. With cycle fare, they would carry the According to Ablaza, the Project Bantay Kalusugan so it pollution control officer Shirley Salangsang, and safety, environment and development projects of Bantay Allan Barcena, EDC corporate social responsibility head; Susan Afan, ALKFI managing director; Angelita Lara, their own nebulizer in the com- patient to the health unit—a Mission solar power pack was can reach out to the other com- security head Marlon Villaralvo Kalikasan nationwide. ALKFI chief finance and services officer; and Jen Santos, Bantay Kalikasan program director. KHA deploys the Mission solar power station munity, asthma attacks can be eas- three- to five-hour trip. used during the barangay’s grad- munities in mountainous areas. 10 Lopezlink May 2019 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink May 2019 11 Sudoku Eats By Jannine Sy New eyeglass lenses manage Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat nu- Walk the Talk childhood nearsightedness mero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. By Charizze Henson Dear dairy: A milk lover’s
IT is no longer surprising to see children as young as five years guide to milk tea alternatives celebratesText and photos by Gerbs de Castro life old wearing prescription or cor- rective eyeglasses. Myopia or DON’T quite get why peo- (P180), brown sugar with pearls CLOSE to 200 employees of nearsightedness is usually the ple are lining up for milk tea? (P220) and strawberry (P180). the Lopez Group attended the main culprit. You’re probably not part of the We’ll let you in on a secret: April 2019 Lopez HR Coun- “Nearsightedness affects majority, but you’re definitely Milk Barn serves no sugar-add- cil-Lopez Lifelong Wellness school-age children and even not alone. ed versions of their milkshakes Walk the Talk (WTT). babies,” shares Asian Eye Insti- If dairy is dear to you, we’ve (P200). Just ask for your favor- found some alternatives that are ite flavor. The WTT activity, a special tute pediatric optometrist and UCC Cafe Terrace holistic wellness event entitled orthoptist Dr. Gualberto Dato. worth a shot, a sip and a gulp. “Celebrate Your Life” with neu- “It is mostly genetic, so if one Skip the long lines and enjoy Fans of the Japanese coffee rolinguistic hypnotherapy life or both parents are nearsighted, your delicious dairy-filled drink chain know that milk lovers are coach Kimberly Lu, focused on their kids have the tendency to from these cozy shops at Santo- welcome here, too. lan Town Plaza. While often at odds, there’s wellness and relaxation. It was develop it, too.” Asian Eye Institute pediatric optometrist and orthoptist Dr. Gualberto Dato Scout’s Honor held at Rockwell Business Cen- Ping-pong ball one thing that both coffee pur- ter in Ortigas on April 13. Having nearsightedness means vide clear vision for at least 24 because it is already longer than The Girl Scouts-inspired ists and latte drinkers can agree Sponsored by First Philip- that is it easier to see up close hours. it should be. cookie shop has set up a new on: UCC’s Kori Kohi (P230) pine Holdings Corporation than far away. Dato explains: “The Myopia control lenses Standard lenses, on the other campsite. Santolan Town Plaza is the perfect marriage of milk (FPH) and First Gen Corpora- normal eyeball is perfectly round, The most popular method hand, do the opposite. “These is home to their biggest shop and coffee. They serve a small tion, the event started with the like a ping-pong ball. With near- though is to use corrective eye- lenses create a ‘farsighted effect.’ to date. With 90 seats, there’s pitcher of warm milk along Very Easy more than enough space to sat- with a tall glass of Sumiyaki invocation and the recitation of sightedness, the eyeball grows glasses. As a result of research, To make the vision clearer, the Easy isfy your dairy craving. cold brew ice cubes, so you can the Lopez Credo and Values led longer and is shaped like an egg. myopia control lenses were de- lenses signal the brain to make Medium pour as much or as little milk as by Clowee Licsi of First Gen Because of this, the light rays that veloped to help control or man- the eyeball longer. This puts Hard We suggest dipping your craft with FPH’s Ayesha Volpane, make up the images you see fall age nearsightedness. children at higher risk for high cookie into a glass of Horlick’s you please. Trust the Japanese the event co-emcee. in front of, and not directly, on “Children aged between five nearsightedness. milk (P125) or salted caramel to invent something insanely FPH and First Gen vice pres- the retina. This makes objects at to 12 years old, especially those High nearsightedness corn milk (P125). good that hits the spot with ev- ident of HR Bunny Gerochi a distance look blurry.” with progressive nearsighted- “The thing with high near- If the occasion calls for some- ery single sip. delivered the welcome remarks. To treat nearsightedness in ness, may be recommended sightedness is that it puts a strain thing more indulgent, go for If you’re a green tea mon- Answer to APRIL 2019 puzzle She emphasized that this par- children, they can be prescribed to wear these lenses. There are on the structure of the eyeball. craft cookie milkshakes (P210). ster who also likes their milk, Dunk a Scout’s Honor cookie in a glass of Horlick’s milk Choose from three combina- UCC’s Hokkaido green tea latte ticular WTT series would touch Clockwise from top: FPH and First Gen VP-HR Bunny Gerochi; Event hosts corrective eyeglasses. If they can several designs, depending on Longer eyeballs are more likely Solution, tips and computer program tions: Cookie Monster, choco- (P220) is for you. Pair it with a on the emotional/psychologi- Clowee Licsi of First Gen and Ayesha Volpane of FPH with resource person already be counted on to follow the child’s eye condition,” Dato to develop potentially blinding available at late dark secret, and strawber- Hokkaido cheesecake and enjoy cal aspect of wellness that is of Kimberly Lu; An engrossing discussion good hygiene practices, they says. diseases like glaucoma or retinal www.sudoku.com paramount importance, like the may also wear contact lenses or The most common design problems like retinal detach- ries and cream. it for dessert or if you’re craving Milk Barn a sweet snack. physical aspect, that makes up Lu talked about creating a others. The activity was capped Ortho-K contact lenses. creates a “nearsighted effect,” ment or tears. It can also be a Alta by Relik one’s holistic well-being. She mantra, positivity, feeling and with a sharing session among Ortho-K contact lenses are wherein the side or peripheral factor in disqualifying them Milk Barn added that the event is timely as enumerating successes in life, the participants. For more in- special contact lenses that are vision of the lens is mildly blur- from getting laser correction or is the newest On the outside, this Fili- it avoided the hot summer tem- and the value of breathing, formation on Lu, visit www. worn during sleep to temporar- ry. This signals the brain to stop LASIK in the future.” dessert shop pino-Spanish casual dining perature outdoors. relaxation and yoga, among kimilu.com. ily reshape the cornea and pro- making the eyeball grow longer Parents, however, need not on this side of spot looks like your first choice worry. “If detected early, vision town. Choose for a hearty meal and a glass of problems in children can be man- from over 30 wine, but not necessarily dairy ‘Race Your Voice’ aged or treated,” Dato says. “Make flavors of ice delights. You’ll be surprised to sure to bring them to a pediatric cream, milk- find that they serve halo-halo Hundreds of Kapamilya run for the elections eye doctor every year even if they shakes and milkshakes. Unlike regular By Kane Choa do not complain about having desserts à la halo-halo that has milk and ice blurry vision. It also helps to be mode. Some as the base, Alta by Relik uses ABOUT 700 Kapamilya Commission on Election Patrol 630 and DZMM Tel- observant of their behavior. Poor of our favorite an ube pinipig milkshake as the joined journalists and per- representatives were present to eRadyo, ANC, news.abs-cbn. school or athletic performance or milkshakes in- base and tops it off with shaved UCC’s Hokkaido green tea latte sonalities from ABS-CBN in help answer voters’ questions, com and patrol.ph. frequent clumsiness could indi- clude green tea ice. How cool is that? ABS-CBN News’ “Race Your lead participants through a (Right photo) ABS-CBN head of cate a vision problem.” Voice” obstacle fun run for vot- step-by-step voting guide and Integrated News and Current ers’ education held recently at demonstrate how to cast a bal- Affairs Ging Reyes (2nd from right), the Quezon Memorial Circle lot on election day. together with (from right) Jorge Sports & Wellness in Quezon City. The attendees also made a Cariño, Jeff Canoy, Gus Abelgas, calendar ABS-CBN head of Integrat- collective pledge to raise their Chiara Zambrano and Dyan MAY ed News and Current Affairs voices and exercise their right Castillejo, led participants in the 25: PCCI Cares Run for a Ging Reyes, together with Jorge to vote in the national elections obstacle fun run; (Below) Runners Cause, 3K/5K/10K (CCP Cariño, Chiara Zambrano, Jeff on May 13. wait for the starting gun Complex, Pasay), 4am. Canoy, Dyan Castillejo and Gus Aside from the obstacle fun Fee: P650-P750. Register Abelgas, led the run where each run, runners and spectators at goorahna.com stop tested participants’ knowl- were treated to free basic health 25: CM Black Light Run, edge about the elections. services courtesy of ABS-CBN 3K/5K/10K (Filinvest Senior citizens, couples, Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- City, Alabang), 8pm. Fee: families and barkada chal- tion Inc. P950-P2,000. Register at lenged each other in answer- “Race Your Voice” is part of colormanila.com ing questions about things like ABS-CBN News’ efforts to 26: Technorun, 5K/10K/ the process of voting and rules inform, educate and empower 21K (Quirino Grandstand, on ballots while going through Filipinos ahead of the May 13 Manila), 3:30am. Fee: obstacles like hurdles, gar- elections in line with its “Ha- P499-P899. Register at ter mazes and giant inflatable lalan 2019” election coverage feutech.herokuapp.com mountains and slides. on ABS-CBN, DZMM Radyo Our votes go to Milk Barn’s green tea, brown sugar with pearls, and Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline strawberry milkshakes Halo-halo milkshake from Alta by Relik 12 Lopezlink May 2019
Collated by Karina Tropicales What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this May funny book, but there will be hugot and learnings in each chapter ‘Metro’ hits the big 3-0! from the different parts of my life,” the “Gandang Gabi Vice” host Happy 30th birthday, “Metro”! The country’s leading fashion and said at the book cover launch on “It’s Showtime.” “Tutoy” may be lifestyle magazine celebrates three glorious decades of style in its preordered at the National Book Store website. It will soon be latest Body Issue. Gracing the cover is Kathryn Bernardo, who’s available in National Book Store branches for P195. ready for a new chapter in her career. Just like Kathryn, this mile- stone in “Metro’s” history means an evolution that brings the brand Essential ‘mom beyond its roots in print and expands to the big leagues as it be- comes Metro Super Brand. “Metro” also amps up the heat with its skills’ according lineup for the Body Issue—beauty queens Kylie Versoza and Megan to Dimples Young; the mother-daughter tandem of Zsa Zsa Padilla and Kar- Dimples Romana shares the lessons she ylle; sisters Yassi and Issa Pressman; married couple Angie and Joey learned as a mother of two kids in the lat- Mead King; siblings Gab and Kiana Valenciano; on-screen partners est read from ABS-CBN Books, “Dimps Arci Muñoz and JC Santos and Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca; Tips,” featuring 52 essential life skills every mom needs to know. soon-to-be newlyweds Phil Younghusband “Dimps Tips” features four categories—essential recipes, mindful and Margaret Hall; and the master and his mommy skills, time and financial management skills, and “me time” muse, BJ Pascual and Janine Gutierrez. As moments. Learn new skills every week with “Dimps Tips” by Dim- always, we fill the rest of the pages with ples Romana, available in leading bookstores for P225. beauty and fashion trends that’ll help you ace your style game! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading bookstores Vice Ganda recalls and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on Android de- vices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. The app is life as ‘Tutoy’ also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access Vice Ganda has introduced his new- Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your favorite ABS-CBN est book entitled “Tutoy: Ang Fantastic Publishing magazines or purchase current and back issues by logging on Kwento ng Vaklang Twoooo!!!” “This is a to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/Current-Issues/.
THE ABS-CBN STORE FINDS THE ROCKWELLIST GUIDE By Jannine Sy Simple ways to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle THE world generates a whopping 2.12 billion of waste each year, of style staple. These days, they don’t just carry your groceries, they and it’s causing all sorts of problems. While the amount is a so- also carry a statement. bering reality, think of it as motivation to be a better resident of Refuse single use. While shops and restaurants that no longer Earth. offer single-use utensils give us hope, there are still a few out there Renew your commitment to care for the planet every single day. that pack plastic straws, spoons and forks with your meal. Instead While it’ll take more than just a carrying around a cute tote bag of feeling hopeless, pack your own cutlery set. If you don’t have one or refusing plastic straws, these small steps toward a zero-waste yet, choose utensils made from 100% recycled material. lifestyle are good ways to start. Here are a few more ways to care Shop naked. By naked, we mean packaging-free products. Bye- for Mother Earth on a daily basis: bye, bottles! Ditch shampoo and conditioner bottles for handcraft- BYOB (Bring your own bottle). Single-use plastic bottles are ed bars. The ones from Little Big Help Philippines are made with one of the most common items found in ocean debris. While recy- organic ingredients that keep hair soft and shiny. cling is an option, researchers have found that 90.5% of all plastic Redesign your wardrobe. While fast fashion is the best thing ever made has never been recycled. A possible long-term solution: that’s happened to our closets, it’s had one of the worst effects on Kapamilya summer of love invest in a reusable water bottle you can bring everywhere. the environment. Go through your closet and pick out pieces that Add a splash of color to your summer outing outfits in The BYOB (Bring your own bag). The tote is now unexpectedly hardly see the light of day. Let your creative juices flow, play fash- ABS-CBN Store’s “Summer is Love” shirts! These shirts bear- chic. Let’s face it, more than just a socially conscious sustainable ion designer and upcycle old or once-used clothing into something ing ABS-CBN’s summer campaign logo are available for P375 alternative to the plastic bag, canvas totes have become some sort new and “bespoke.” each in coral, kiwi, light blue, navy blue and white. Shop at The ABS-CBN Store at the ground floor of ELJ Building, The ABS-CBN Store kiosk at the ground floor of Glorietta 2 and at ABS-CBN Studio Experience at the fourth level of TriNoma. The shirts are also available online at www.abs-cbn- store.com. (Pia de Leon)
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