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Congratulations to the Lopez Achievement Awards 2018 winners! See story on page 5.

http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph ’s greatest hits WHAT do actor-singer and singer-songwriter have in common? According to Star Music head Roxy Liquigan, Padilla is the artist behind the best-selling Star Music concerts, while Constantino is the company’s best-selling artist of all time. Turn to page 6

The Rockwellist: New iWant on the way Seeds of Hope: …page 2 Seeing design Go, Wes…page 9 …page 12  Lopezlink October 2018 Biz News Lopezlink October 2018  Special Feature Tunnel boring machine arrives BINHI takes partners on for NovaBala aqueduct project By Dolly Pasia-Ramos a different kind of TREK THE tunnel boring machine project of Water has a 7.3-kilometer underground time in the a TBM By Kreeshia Share (TBM) for the Novaliches- arrived on site in . aqueduct passing under Com- will be used in an urban setting. Balara Aqueduct 4 or NBAQ4 The TBM will be used to build monwealth Avenue—the first Designed and manufactured by German company Herren- knecht AG, the machine weighs 266 tons, has a cutting diameter of 3.8 meters and is 113 meters long. Upon assembly, engineer- ing, procurement and construc- tion (EPC) contractor No- The six Glory awardees from ABS-CBN (from right)—Boo Chanco, Fernando Sepe Jr., Michelle Fe Santiago, vaBala JV Corporation is set to Ces Oreña-Drilon, Monchet Olives and Linggit Tan-Marasigan—with director Chito Roño and Asian Center for begin works on its launch shaft Journalism’s Luz Rimban in Brgy. Old Balara. NovaBala JV Corporation, composed of First Balfour Inc. ABS-CBN journos, execs (Philippines), CMC di Ravenna (Italy) and Chun Wo Engineer- ing (Hong Kong), signed the recognized at UP Glory Awards design-and-build contract in August 2017. ABS-CBN media personali- behind some of the network’s founder Dolores Cheng, GMA ties were honored at the recent most successful shows; Monchet Network senior vice president Glory Awards of the University Olives, who laid the groundwork and entertainment group head ABS-CBN remains triumphant in September of the Philippines College of for ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Lilybeth Rasonable, media By Kane Choa Mass Communication (UP- Channel; and columnist Boo expert Beth Uyenco, veteran Promos & offers CMC). Chanco III, a former reporter filmmaker Chito Roño, GMA MOST Filipino households where it recorded 39% com- “FPJ’s ” ABS-CBN was also victorious The winners were presented for the network who went on to Network news executive Mary The EDC BINHI Tree Encounter and Knowledge Sharing participants pose for a photo during the hike tuned in to ABS-CBN in pared to GMA’s 36%, in Total (43.3%) kept its throne as it across all time blocks, particularly Eliminate dead spots with new with sculpted trophies during head its news division. Grace dela Peña-Reyes and September as the TV network where it garnered 53% celebrated its third anniversary, in prime time where it registered SKY Home WiFi boosters, the college’s annual homecom- They are among the 12 dis- veteran journalist Luz Rimban. IN our fast-paced, technol- versity of the forests; moreover, Representatives from Ma- recorded an average audience to beat GMA’s 25%, and in To- followed by the country’s most an average audience share of 47% ing. Among the winners from tinguished alumni recognized Now on its second year, the share of 44% compared to tal where it got 51% watched newscast, “TV Patrol” while GMA got only 34%. TechXperts services ogy-driven generation, many these exotic species do not sup- sungi Georeserve, 2030 Youth One SKY Fiber broadband subscribers in can bid their ABS-CBN are journalists Ces for their work in the fields of Glory Awards honors the leg- of us take nature for granted. port local flora and fauna as Force Philippines, National GMA’s 33%, according to data while GMA recorded only (33.3%). The Kapamilya network led Oreña-Drilon, Fernando Sepe broadcasting, film, journalism, acy of the college’s first dean, from Kantar Media. 26%. Also part of the top 10 are the morning block with an av- WiFi woes good-bye with SKY Home, a bundle of WiFi boosters When was the last time you well as the local species. University Mountaineers, Rain and technical expert services. Let SKY’s TechXperts help you assess Jr. and Michelle Fe Santiago. research and allied disciplines Dr. Gloria Feliciano, and is stopped to appreciate the trees To help its partners further Forest Restoration Network The Kapamilya network won Multinational audience mea- “Ngayon at Kailanman” (28.4%), erage audience share of 41% Also included are ABS- such as social advocacy. spearheaded by the UP-CMC in both urban and rural homes, surement provider Kantar Media “The Kids’ Choice” (26.7%), versus GMA’s 32%, the noon- and find the weakest spots in your house due to signal interference, that lined the streets? Would appreciate the work that the Initiative, Earth Day Network primarily caused by the overall home structure and layout, so they CBN’s Linggit Tan-Marasigan, Other winners are Center Alumni Association. (Excerpted you notice if a tree along your Energy Development Corpora- Philippines Inc., Permaculture particularly in Metro Manila uses a nationwide panel size of “Meteor Garden” (24.2%), time block with 44% compared who led the production teams for Possibilities Foundation from news.abs-cbn.com) where it registered an average 2,610 urban and rural homes that “” (24.1%), to GMA’s 32% and the after- can design the placement of the WiFi devices to achieve maximum usual route to work was cut tion (EDC) BINHI team does Philippines Association, the coverage. Meanwhile, WiFi boosters called TP-Link Mesh WiFi down? on-ground, BINHI recently or- University of the Philippines audience share of 41% versus represent 100% of the total Phil- “” (23.8%) and noon block with 43%, beating GMA’s 28%, in Total ippine TV viewing population. “” (22.0%). GMA’s 34%. can eliminate dead spots and connectivity drops by distributing the With deforestation and de- ganized a two-day BINHI Tree Los Baños College of Forestry signal evenly. Parents can also manage their children’s online activi- First Gen board approves velopment of forest areas and Encounter and Knowledge and Natural Resources, and the ties with the TP-Link Mesh WiFi’s parental controls; other features rapid urbanization, trees are no Sharing (TREK) with some of Makiling Center for Moun- include a firewall and wireless encryption for secure internet surfing. longer as common a sight as its partner organizations in Mt. tain Ecosystem—all of which On 2nd leg of digital entrepreneurial talk series SKY TechXperts have a one-time service fee of P1,200 with a 30- cash divs, delisting of FGENF they once were. Makiling in Los Baños, Lagu- are BINHI partners—joined day service warranty. On the other hand, the TP-Link Mesh WiFi Worse, native tree species are na. BINHI TREK. SKYBIZ launches fiber network in Iloilo, is available using three payment options. For a highly-connected THE board of directors of First 26. Shares trade ex-dividend 2018. threatened and pushed to ex- EDC has prioritized the They got to experience first- home for your family, visit mysky.com.ph/skyhome. Gen Corporation on Septem- (without the dividend) on Oc- In the same meeting, the tinction as more exotic tree spe- propagation of 96 identified hand some of the activities that SKYBIZ brought good news ber 19 approved the declara- tober 9. board ratified the appointments cies are planted. People are now rare and threatened Philippine the BINHI team does during to the entrepreneurs in Bacolod Dread October! Asian myths, tion of cash dividends on the The board also authorized of Khairuddin Hyatt Basman, seeing more popular yet exotic tree species through BINHI. its tree inventory activities. and Iloilo by bringing them the company’s outstanding com- the company to apply for the Ma. Cecilia Batalla, Gerald trees like mahogany, acacia and BINHI focuses on main- After being briefed on SKYBIZ Growth Series on folklore ‘star’ in HBO anthology mon shares at P0.35 per share. delisting of its Series F pre- Cajucom, Denise Natalie Mer- gmelina. Unknown to many, streaming 96 identified rare and mountaineering etiquette, September 18 and September HBO brings the scare The cash dividends have a re- ferred shares (FGENF), which cado and Peter Jason Samonte exotic and foreign tree species threatened Philippine species, the participants hiked up Mt. 20, respectively. The two-hour factor with the new hor- cord date of October 12, 2018 are all in treasury. First Gen as vice presidents of the com- disrupt the balance of the local and it has done so by plant- Makiling to try their hand at talk aimed to equip businesses ror anthology, “Folklore,” and a payment date of October fully redeemed FGENF in July pany. ecosystems, invading the biodi- ing these species in watersheds tree identification, tree mea- to know the advantages of using a six-episode hourlong within EDC’s geothermal res- surement and tree geotagging the digital space as a cost-effec- series that takes place ervations across the country. as demonstrated by the BIN- tive medium to fuel growth. across six Asian countries. Aside from this, BINHI has HI team. The event was attended by a It premiered on Oct. 7 partnered with 164 institutions Beyond just tree-specific mix of clients from SMEs and with “A Mother’s Love,” an Indonesian horror story about a Wewe and groups in 16 regions in the activities, the participants got large enterprises who were keen Gombel, a Javanese female demon. It will be followed by tales from ABS-CBN’s iWant set to Japan (“Tatami”) on Oct. 14, Singapore (“Nobody”) on Oct. 21, country which have pledged to appreciate the fauna in the to learn and know more about L-R: SKYBIZ Marketing’s Toni Agatep, Manna Leaño and Trixie Gabriel, speakers Yen de Felipe, Audrey Tanco-Uy, Thailand (“Pob”) on Oct. 28, Malaysia (“Toyol”) on Nov. 4 and to dedicate a space for these mountain. Mist nets were set digital marketing and SKYBIZ. Mario Jordan Fetalino and Joshua Aragon, SKYBIZ Sales head-Iloilo and Bacolod Michelle Delumpa, speaker VJ tree species to be planted and up so that they were able to It was an evening of entertain- Africa, GM-Iloilo and Bacolod Jonathan Samson, and SKYBIZ national sales head Kenneth Orlanes Korea (“Mongdal”) on Nov. 11. HBO’s first horror anthology launch in November ment, prizes and learning from features modern adaptations of each country’s myths and folklore grown. see up close the bats native to which feature supernatural beings and occult beliefs. Episodes are said ABS-CBN Digital Media sics and concerts as well as TV the not-so-usual stories that we The BINHI team goes deep Makiling; the bats were then the roster of expert speakers by industry experts—Yen de Fe- The event became even more enterprises ensure productivity helmed by directors from various Asian countries and filmed in head Elaine Uy-Casipit. shows, both old and new. see on air. We want to cham- inside forested areas around the set free. who shared their successes in lipe, CEO of Maven Solutions; exciting as SKYBIZ unveiled and capitalize on digital tech- the local language. Catch “Folklore” Sundays at 10pm on HBO ABS-CBN will launch a new “We really want to open it The three originals that pre- pion the creative juices of our country to ensure that native The two-day hike proved venturing into business the dig- Mario Jordan Fetalino, founder its latest fiber network in Ba- nology with the provision of Ch. 54 SD/Ch. 168 HD (Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bula- version of its iWant TV stream- up to as many people who want miered at DigiCon 2018 earlier Filipino creators,” Uy-Casipit trees still existing in the wild to be quite grueling for some ital way. and CEO of Acudeen Tech- colod and Iloilo. With the fiber cable television to enrich cus- can and Lipa) or on Ch. 402 SD/Ch. 710 HD (Bacolod, , ing service, which will be called to watch it,” she said. this month, including “Spirits: noted. are identified, documented and of the participants. Despite Topics discussed were “Success nologies Inc.; VJ Africa, manag- network in place, SKYBIZ is tomer experience. , Davao, Dumaguete, and Iloilo). SKYdirect iWant, to allow fans to stream Uy-Casipit said that while Reawaken,” “Quezon’s Game” iWant TV has been servicing geotagged. this, they have grown to have in Digital Marketing and Ben- ing director of ITG Inc.; Audrey able to deliver fast and busi- To find out more about the subscribers can watch on Ch. 22 HD. “Folklore” is also available original films and series,- Ka iWant TV is known to be a and “Alamat ng Ano,” will be viewers in the Philippines and Since its launch in 2008, the a greater appreciation for the efits of Going Digital for Your Tanco-Uy, founder and CEO of ness-grade broadband services. different products and services for streaming on HBO GO. pamilya shows and movies, mu- catch-up service, the new iWant exclusively available on iWant abroad since 2010 and the new BINHI team has successfully great lengths the BINHI team Business” and “Traditional Mar- ServeHappy Jobs; and Joshua Its products are designed to of SKYBIZ, visit skybiz.com. sic and concerts. will be a “healthy archive” of for free. version will launch in Novem- located these 96 species in the goes through to ensure that the keting vs. Digital Marketing” led Aragon, CEO of Pushkart.ph. help small, medium and large ph. A “majority” of the content original content, “ABS-CBN has really in- ber. (Excerpted from news.abs- wild, taking their samples for 96 tree species will continue to on the new iWant will be free, films and restored movie clas- vested a lot in creating stories, cbn.com) propagation. grow in number. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink October 2018 Councils Lopezlink October 2018  couch potato treats Crime stories dominate Biz Excellence Originals 2018 First Balfour receives ISO 14001, OHSAS By Kane Choa “I Am Original” is the tagline of “Manang Biring”) returns with nals film “Islands”) “Never Tear the Philippines (FDCP). 18001 certificates from TÜV SÜD the 14th . It “Paglisan,” about a couple strug- Us Apart” combines Third World Catch the films on October 12- By Dolly Pasia-Ramos is both a declaration by the film- gling to keep their marriage alive. espionage with folklore. 21 in TriNoma, Glorietta, Gate- makers and the performers, and a In Rod Singh’s “Mamu and A Rayn Brizuela’s “Asuang” comes way, Santolan Town Plaza and FOR the 15th straight year, ‘Halik’ ratings kiss the sky promise that this year’s films will Mother Too,” a transgender wom- on like an odd superhero inver- Power Plant Mall; in CineLokal First Balfour has been certi- The rising national TV ratings of “Halik” prove not be merely awesome, but also an becomes a surrogate mother sion. And in Charliebebs Gohetia’s theaters—SM North Edsa, SM fied by TÜV SÜD PSB Phil- that viewers keep getting hooked on the show “flawsome,” a word coined to ex- to her transgender niece. And “Bagyong Bheverlyn,” a woman re- Megamall, SM Manila and SM ippines Inc. for its compliance and its intriguing story about the relationships emplify this year’s festival. in ’ “Pang MMK,” a alizes that a coming super typhoon Sta. Mesa; and in alternative cine- with the requirements of ISO of Lino ( ), Jacky (), Crime seems to be a common young man visits his estranged is made of her own feelings. mas—FDCP Cinematheque Ma- 14001:2015 Environmental Ace () and Jade (Yam Concepcion). thread in most of this year’s films, father’s funeral. Cinema One Originals is under nila, UP Cine Adarna, Cinema ’76, Management System (EMS) The show reached a new all-time high rating on but from different vantage points Whammy Alcazaren’s (director the festival partnership program of Black Maria Theater and Cinema and OHSAS 18001:2007 Oc- Sept. 26 when Ace revealed that he has fallen for and perspectives. of the 2013 Cinema One Origi- the Film Development Council of Centenario. cupational Health and Safety Jade. The episode reached a national TV rating “A Short History of a Few Bad Management (OHSAS). of 21.3%, 9.8 points higher than its rival show Things” by Keith Deligero (Cin- Following a successful transi- “Inday Will Always Love You.” Keep tuning in ema One Originals 2016 Best Di- tion audit to the 2015 standard to “Halik” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, right rector for “Lily”) may be the most of ISO 14001 and a recerti- after “Ngayon at Kailanman”! straightforward, a noir procedural fication audit under OHSAS that has sociopolitical underpin- 18001 in June 2018, the com- nings. pany finally received its new Joseph Abello describes his sec- ISO certificates on September First Balfour president Anthony Fernandez (in light shirt) and ESH head Rey Arce (in dark jacket) with members of the ISO committee and TÜV SÜD lead auditor Brenda Estonato (in striped coat) ond film, “Double Twisting Double 13, 2018. during the handover ceremony Back,” as a sports crime film. The handover ceremony was Bobby Bonifacio’s “Hospicio” attended by top First Balfour subscribes to the highest level TÜV SÜD auditors were tives. OHSAS have also been well First Balfour received its begins with a botched crime and executives, members of the ISO of ESH standards and prac- highly appreciative of the com- “In terms of EMS, we have established by the team. More first ISO 14001 and OHSAS ends in the hospice. committee and TÜV SÜD rep- tices, qualities that will surely pany’s environmental perfor- seen First Balfour’s commit- importantly, the company’s 18001 certifications in 2003 Carl Papa (director of Cinema resentatives. continue to make us the part- mance, its programs on health ment to reducing the consump- compliance with applicable re- and its first ISO 9001 certifi- One Originals 2015 Best Picture “These certificates reaf- ner of choice in the industry,” and safety, its communication tion of resources especially with quirements is also a good sign cation in 2002, making it one firm First Balfour’s position as said Environment, Safety and dissemination and the sup- its programs on energy, water that all its systems are work- of the first triple ISO-certified a Quadruple A construction Health (ESH) head Reynold port of top management in the and waste management, among ing,” said TÜV SÜD lead audi- construction companies in the Elaine, Ranillo advance Push Awards pushes for social media positivity in 4th year and engineering company that Arce. implementation of these initia- others. Key requirements for tor Brenda Estonato. Philippines. to TNT grand finals With the hashtag #PUSHitivity, Online Personality of the Year. Inspo of the Year #StyleGoals, Ce- Elaine Duran and Ranillo Enriquez are moving Push Awards has just opened the Powerhouse performances that lebrity Couple of the Year #Cou- on to the grand finals of “” online voting on PUSHawards. have made waves online and became pleGoals, Celebrity Family of the (TNT) after defeating three other contenders in com, which features the Push Per- trending topics are given recognition Year #FamilyGoals and Celebrity ‘‘Di Ka Pasisiil’ wins PH’s the first semifinals of the competition’s third year. sonality, Push Goals and Push Per- in the Push Performance categories, Squad of the Year categories. formance categories. namely Male TV Performance of This year’s competition gets even LAA’s ‘lucky 10’ Elaine, the first “TNT Record Holder,” received the highest combined score of 97.57% from the This year’s edition also brings the Year, Female TV Performance of more exciting with the Push In- 1st Gold Dolphin in Cannes TEN teams came away with Studio: The Part- madlang people text votes and judges’ scores, back the Push Ultimate Fan Club the Year, Male Movie Performance spiration Award, whose nominees By Kane Choa victories when the Lopez nership That Pays while Ranillo recorded 57.77%. Don’t miss the award and introduces a new cate- of the Year, Female Movie Perfor- actively use their digital influence Group celebrated exceptional Off.” talented Pinoy singers in the return of “Tawag PUSH.COM.PH goes beyond gory, the Push Inspiration Award. mance of the Year, Celebrity Host to create awareness on relevant ABS-CBN made history when Central describes the realities category at the ninth edition achievements at the award- EDC ruled the ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime,” Mondays to recognizing the country’s top Ka- Push Personality recognizes the of the Year, Music Performance and causes and effectively promote it won the Philippines’ first of the months-long urban war of one of the most prestigious ing ceremonies of the Lopez Operations Man- Saturdays on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD pamilya digital stars as it opens most liked, most followed, most Dance Performance. their advocacies. Gold Dolphin award at the in Marawi, Lanao del Sur and award-giving bodies in the in- Achievement Awards (LAA) agement category (SKYcable Ch. 167). this year’s Push Awards, which talked about and most watched On the other hand, the Push Vote for your favorites on Cannes Corporate Media & the experiences of both civil- dustry. 2018 on October 10. with its win for aims to boost positivity in the online personalities with categories Goals category honors online per- PUSHAwards.com until Octo- TV Awards in France for the ians and journalists in the con- The award was received by Notching the lone victory in “EDC LGBU’s digital world and shine the light including Male Celebrity, Female sonalities with the Celebrity Trav- ber 28 and get your daily dose of documentary “‘Di Ka Pasisiil” flict that ravaged their city. It Jeff Canoy and Chiara- Zam the Customer Focus category Return to Service Kakai cranks it up as on stars and fans who use their Celebrity, Group/Tandem, New- eler of the Year Award #Travel- entertainment news, information on the Marawi siege. won Best Documentary under brano, who covered the con- was “Moonchasers.ph: Master- After a 6.5-Mag- digital power to create a positive comer, Music Personality, Sports Goals, Celebrity Fitspiration of the and trivia by logging on to PUSH. The documentary produced the Current Affairs, Human flict in Mindanao in 2017. ing TV-Digital Integration to nitude Earth- celeb VJ impact on society. Personality, Baby Personality and Year #FitnessGoals, Celebrity Style com.ph. (K. Choa) Create an Immersive Fan Ex- quake” spearhead- Kakai Bautista by ABS-CBN News’ Docu- Concerns, and Social Issues According to them, the win is perience” by the DMD Opera- ed by the Leyte delivers fresh mu- a testament to the skill, pas- tions Team of ABS-CBN. Geothermal Busi- sic updates and sion and creativity of all Fili- Getting a win apiece in the ness Unit (LGBU) funny antics as Albert, Dimples, Adrian and Beauty bound by pino journalists across various Business Management catego- Return-To-Ser- guest celebrity VJ newsrooms. ry were Energy Development vice Team. on MYX. Watch They also dedicated the win intense love and greed in ‘Kadenang Ginto’ Corporation’s Project Terra Meanwhile, Public Re- Pagbangon: The Transformation her on “Mellow to the people of Marawi. Team for its “’s Largest sponsibility proved to be this of Sabang Daguitan Surf Camp” MYX” on Oct. ABS-CBN offers another com- the company she works for. They The Cannes win marks the Voluntary Tender Offer in the edition’s most prolific category, by Bantay Kalikasan in Sabang 14 to 20 and “My pelling story about a family that become lovers, but Daniela (Dim- third international award for Power Sector: The Entry of with five winners named: Daguitan, Leyte. MYX” on Oct. 21 glimmers with love but tainted by ples Romana), Robert’s daughter, “‘Di Ka Pasisiil,” which also Macquarie and the Govern- “Beans of Hope: From No winners were declared in to 27. ChiCoSci hatred in “Kadenang Ginto” on gets in their way. won a gold medal at the New ment of Singapore (“GIC”) Kaingeros to Green Warriors” by two categories, HR Focus and rocks the music Kapamilya Gold. Also part of the cast of “Kadenang York Festivals in the category Into Energy Development the NIGBU-CREW of EDC; Corporate Image Building. channel as MYX Get to know Romina (Beauty Ginto” are Eula Valdes, Ronnie Laz- Continuing News Coverage Corporation (EDC)”; the “DocuCentral: Chasing the Cited as this year’s Unsung Headliner, while Gonzalez), a loving daughter who aro, Luke Conde, Nikko Natividad, last April, and the Certificate EDC NIGBU ASPA Team for Truth in the Midst of War” by Heroes were longtime Kapamilya Al James is featured on MYX Spotlight. Exciting strives to give comfort to her family. Adrian Lindayag, Kat Galang and of Creative Excellence at the “Mitigating Losses Through the ABS-CBN DocuCentral Jose Pascual Jr., project supervisor specials await viewers on MYX Presents, includ- She also finds happiness with her Savannah Rosales. It is under the 2018 US International Film the ASPA Market: First Geo- Team; “Bantay Bata 163: The at Bantay Kalikasan since 2000, ing “Moira & Knieman: Knots” on Oct. 14, “’80s boyfriend Carlos (Adrian Alandy). direction of Jerry Lopez Sineneng. & Video Festival Awards. Lo- thermal Facility to Successfully Hope at the End of the Line” by and Agustin Zamora, property Teen Queens: Debbie Gibson & Tiffany” on Oct. However, Romina is raped by an More viewers tuned in to the cally, it won the Best Docu- Implement Regulating Reserve Bantay Bata 163 of ABS-CBN officer at Genata Holdings Cor- 21 and “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Oct. 28. Also unknown man. In the aftermath, gripping premiere of the Kapami- mentary Special award at the Ancillary Services in the Phil- Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- poration for the past 26 years. check out MYX Halloween Specials on Satur- Carlos breaks up with her, blaming lya afternoon series as its pilot TV rating of 16.2% compared to Don’t miss the drama in “Kade- Gawad Tanglaw and the Phil- Jeff Canoy and Chiara Zambrano show off the Philippines’ first Gold ippine Power Market”; and the tion Inc.; “Pamana ng Mina” Watch for the full results of days at 9:30pm, Sundays at 5:30pm and Tuesdays her for what happened. episode beat its rival program in “The Stepdaughters” that got only nang Ginto” on ABS-CBN’s Ka- ippine Movie Press Club Star Dolphin award Dream Team of ABS-CBN for by the Failon Ngayon Team of LAA 2018 in the upcoming is- at 3pm. Romina finds refuge in Robert national TV ratings on October 8. 11.4%, according to data from pamilya Gold and ABS-CBN HD Awards. (), the owner of The series recorded a national Kantar Media. (SKYcable Ch. 167). (K. Choa) “ABS-CBN’s Unilever Story ABS-CBN; and “Kwento ng sue.  Lopezlink October 2018 Lopezlink October 2018  By Carla Paras-Sison

ROXY Liquigan, head of the he believes unlocks so much chief executive officer) and now, working on Lodi, for ABS-CBN Music ecosystem, value for the network. CLK (Carlo L. Katigbak, cur- novelty or what is is a homegrown Kapamilya ‘All about synergy’ rent chief executive officer).” known as “jukebox” just like the many Star Music “It’s all about synergy. For His challenge now is to pen- songs; Star Pop, for talents he and his team are example, our (Star Music) art- etrate the international market. actors who can sing; nurturing for greater things, ists are happy with the promo- The team is taking small steps DNA, for rock bands; such as the international tions they get for their songs with the sub-label Tarsier, Rap Star, for rap art- stage. on MYX and MOR. Another which carries all-English songs, ists; and Star Kids, for Joining ABS-CBN Corpo- example is how we are work- whether electronic dance music children. ration straight out of school in ing with ABS-CBN S+A (the or pop songs. L i u i g a n 1991, Liquigan started his ca- sports channel) by bringing in “I want ABS-CBN to be says even if reer as a researcher for “Tatak our artists to perform during giving world-class music. Star Mu- Pilipino,” a magazine show half-time or in between NCAA I want us to be exporting sic is an- on Philippine culture and the games.” Filipino talent, Filipino songs, c h o r e d arts under TV production. His All at once the short perfor- Filipino artists, Filipino song- on a Clockwise from top: Channel head Andre Alvarez (3rd row, 7th boss at the time was Laurenti mances draw in the crowds and writers. I know that with the creative from left) and his team at MYX; Station head Mars Ocampo Dyogi and there were about 10 provide broader exposure to right content, the right song, process, (leftmost) at the MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018 with OPM people in the team. Star Music artists. So to him, it we can hit it internation- h i s Lifetime Achievement awardee Vehnee Saturno, Jaya, , He then moved to become is all a matter of knowing what ally. I want ABS-CBN to be t e a m and Bugoy Drilon; Star Music head Roxy Liquigan talent coordinator for “Teysi ng (center) with Jonathan Manalo, Mars Ocampo, Thellie Palanisamy Tahanan,” costume coordina- and Marivic Benedicto; teases the crowd during his tor of “Eh Kasi Bata,” segment 30th anniversary concert “OA”; The “MORkada” at the MOR Pinoy producer and eventually ex- Music Awards; High school dancers show off their moves at the ecutive producer of “Showbiz MYX Moves Street Dance Competition; Rising artists Maymay Lingo” and executive producer Entrata and of “” while concur- STAR MUSIC... service; events production Fans can also look forward in promoting and growing Music Awards, and our campus competition had packed up and noy ” housemate DJ rently assigned as advertising from page 1 (mounting of concerts, mall to more music as OPM as the other segments of tour called MYX Slam Jam,” decamped almost a decade ago. Chacha, MOR aims to spread and promotions manager of shows); music publishing; and mounts his “Higher than High” ABS-CBN’s music ecosystem. Alvarez enumerates. “When it finally happened, “happiness, positivity and good Star Cinema. Since 2012, he With its film production music artists management. 15th anniversary show on No- MYX The channel head describes it turned out to be not as hard vibes by entertaining, affirming became head of Star Music other groups in the network are a creative hub for music where thrives on business excel- job and I cannot imagine and distribution as well as its It aims to be a major player vember 16. , “We are a music channel himself as the “oldest teenager” as I’d thought,” says Alvarez of and uplifting Pinoys wherever and more recently, the ABS- doing, and thinking of ways to international producers will lence. myself outside of ABS-CBN. merchandising ventures already in providing audio content in themed “Love Songs and Love serving the interests and music he knows. For the past 18 years, beating the giants. “We had our they may be.” CBN Music ecosystem that help them. come to the Philippines and “I always tell them, ‘think I think it’s just the Lopez off the ground and running, its audience’s homes locally and Stories,” showcases the musical needs of the Filipino youth,” he has held a job that requires own idea of what will work, but “The Kapamilya radio station also includes MOR Philip- Liquigan has experienced want to collaborate with us, outside the box.’ We have a lim- way to be good to their em- ABS-CBN looked to diversify internationally, Liquigan says. gifts of an especially youthful says Andre Alvarez, channel him to be “in the know” about you realize the people are the is dedicated to entertaining, af- pines (the FM radio station bumping into friends at the create music and record in ited budget, what can we do so ployees because it is the same further by plunging into the The company currently has crop of singers and songwriters head of MYX, says. the sundry things that preoc- ones that matter. That’s when firming and uplifting of ABS-CBN), MYX (the corridors and then instantly the Philippines. I want us to that we can transform this work experience of people I meet music business in 1995. 80 artists on its roster, including on November 25. As Filipino teens’ music cupy youngsters. Also, after 18 being in the service of the Fili- worldwide through a fully inte- music cable channel) and Star brainstorming about better or have a world-class facility, a to 10 times its value? It’s so im- in Rockwell (Land Corpora- Star Music’s main lines the names behind some of this Liquigan counts among Star companion, MYX accommo- years, he says he now works pino comes in, when you cater grated music and entertainment Events with a total team count best approaches to current proj- creative space for everyone to portant for a big organization tion) and FPH (First Philip- with colleagues who are young to their needs.” experience on radio, online and just shy of 80. He continues to ects. collaborate. We are developing like ABS-CBN to really use the pine Holdings Corporation). of business include creating, year’s biggest musical events. Music’s most notable achieve- dates listener requests through ‘No ego, no silos’ designing, developing, distrib- Among others, OPM aficio- ments its being the consistent social media channels as well as enough to be his children. Being on ABS-CBN on-ground events, giving them be ad and promo consultant of everything, all kinds of music, network, the connections, the Loyalty is important. Ibalik sa uting and marketing audio nados flocked to Erik Santos’ seller and hitmaker every year through its online and on-air As the original channel TVplus for the past couple of a much-needed escape from ABS-CBN Film Productions “It all starts with ‘anong because music will always have synergies of different groups kumpanya ang pag-aalagang recordings; music servicing “My Greatest Moments” 15th among all local record labels. programs and events. head, Alvarez had seen the team months further opened a whole the harsh realities of life and Inc. ginagawa mo’ (what are you a platform—it could be radio, working together to create ibinigay nila; mas maganda Having been exposed to doing)? It’s so important to be digital, live performances. value.” kung doblehin mo pa dahil (production of commercials, anniversary show and Sharon Meanwhile, MYX and “We go to schools, we have grow from about five people to new world for MYX. spreading only good vibes and The Lopez way musical scoring); replication Cuneta’s “My 40 Years” concert. MOR are also doing their share award shows such as MYX today’s 30, including nine VJs “We have five million boxes positivity for all,” says station both TV production and cin- able to work smoothly with ev- Music is content for everyone, hindi sila nagkulang. Ikaw ang who make up the MYX Squad. out there. People who never had head Mars Ocampo. ema prior to going full time eryone, (have) no ego, no silos, no matter how they access it,” Liquigan has this message mahihiya kung hindi ka guma- with Star Music, Liquigan is as was taught to us by Tita Cory Liquigan says. for “LopezLink” readers: “The wa. (Return to the company Meet the team “When we started, it was cable TV watch MYX for the According to Ocampo, the Thriving on excellence such a daunting task to be up first time and tweet us. We were radio arm of the ABS-CBN able to draw the best out of (Vidanes, chief operating of- company has been very good the care they have given; even against MTV and ,” surprised that wow, there’s still music ecosystem offers diversity existing systems and work ficer of Broadcast), Tita Malou Part of the approach for to me, to everyone, although better, give two times the care he recalls. an unserved audience. That has and convergence of with all kinds of people. He (Santos, former head of ABS- sustainability is developing sometimes we don’t see it. I you received because they did As international music net- injected new energy and life into culture, reflecting the nuances also appreciates the ecosystem CBN Film Productions), Tita sub-labels. Aside from Tarsier, was given so many opportuni- not hold back. You will be works, MTV and Channel V MYX,” the channel head says. and topics of the Pinoy masa structure in ABS-CBN, which Charo (Santos-Concio, former Star Music is simultaneously ties. ABS-CBN was my first ashamed if you don’t work.)” could easily access artists like For Alvarez, MYX’s great- mentality on platforms such as Britney Spears, the Spice Girls est accomplishment has been radio, online through the MOR and the Backstreet Boys. Manila- its role in giving Filipino musi- website and social media, and based MYX played to its strength cians a face and a sound. physical on-ground experiences by going local, giving airtime to “We do our best to help the via MOR events. Star Music, ALKFI collab on song for Yolanda anniversary budding music video directors and music artists to be seen, heard In 2001, the rebranded Pro- ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- year, the update is going to be in producers and, Alvarez empha- and appreciated,” he notes. Star Network and ABS-CBN lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) the form of a music video. sizes, listening to their audience. MOR Philippines Radio took to the airwaves and Star Music of ABS-CBN “[We want] to come up L-R: Beverly Fernandez, Star Creatives chief finance officer; Jonathan Manalo, Artist and Repertoire head and Music Content head; Marivic Benedicto, Digital Today MYX is the last With its crew of 21 as MOR in . and Publishing head; Darwin Chiang, Star Events head; and Rox Santos, audio content producer Star Creatives have sealed a with a film to show na hindi music channel standing as the “MORkada” led by former “Pi- Meanwhile, in Manila, DWRR partnership naming “Pagka’t lamang ito nakalagay sa papel, had undergone several transfor- Nariyan Ka” as the official kung hindi kakausapin namin mations and transitions, taking Milestones song to mark the fifth year ang mga nabigyan ng tulong on the name Tambayan 101.9 1995 of the local label’s catalog; and 1998 dio and other provincial FM 2013 2015 since typhoon Yolanda hit the dahil sa donasyon ng mga tao,” from 2009 to 2013 before revert- Star Records is founded in with The ’ Beaver Concludes the distribution stations DWRR 101.9 in Manila Celebrates its 20th anniversary country in 2013. said ALKFI managing direc- 2003 ing to ABS-CBN 101.9 FM. February, with Buddy Medina Music, the UK’s Music of Life deal with , which had is launched as MOR, the 2016 “Ang ganda kasi talaga ng tor Susan Afan. In July 2013, it became as managing director and Belgium’s Rox been renewed in 1996 Long-time ABS-CBN ex- network’s flagship station. Receives the Gold Play Button content ng song, very fitting Star Music head Roxy 1997 known as the network’s flagship Commercial operations 2000 ecutive Enrico Santos becomes It also becomes part of Star for reaching more than one mil- of what happened in Yolanda. Liquigan announced that the station MOR and brought back formally start in September Closes a distribution and li- Launches its own music chan- the third managing director of Records lion subscribers on YouTube, the This is really the beginning of a collaboration with ALKFI will the popular “For Life” slogan. after it signs an exclusive dis- censing agreement with Rock nel, MYX, with the tagline the company 2014 first Filipino recording company very good collaboration among extend until next year when 2004 In June 2018, MOR Philip- tribution agreement with Sony Records of ; under the “More Choices, More Music” Star Records is renamed Star to achieve the milestone us,” Operation Sagip program the foundation celebrates its pines was rolled out, offering Star Music and ALKFI executives with ‘Pagka’t Nariyan Ka’ composers Zion Aquino and and singer Sam Music Entertainment deal, albums by artists like 2001 Annabelle Regalado becomes Music after it is merged with 2018 director Jun Dungo said. 30th anniversary. unified programs, online content Mangubat 1996 Depeche Mode, Erasure, Nick Vilma Selga takes over as Star Records managing direc- ABS-CBN Film Productions MOR is relaunched as MOR Every year, a report is pre- “[Star Music] can provide and events to listeners in Manila Star Records ventures into Cave, Richard Clayderman managing director tor Inc. Philippines, unifying the Ma- pared and circulated to update scholarships for the kids of ma-reach ang foundation na ako and the rest of the team,” and Zion Aquino, produced 2012 and its provincial stations. licensing by signing a three- and Kenny Rogers have been MOR is launched in Ca- Starts releasing songs on nila and provincial stations the public about the accom- Bantay Bata 163. …Our mu- mga millennials. We can create Liquigan said. by Jonathan Manalo and in- With this, MOR’s transfor- year license agreement with released, which helps improve gayan de Oro following the Roxy Liquigan takes over as iTunes, Spotify and similar with the same programs, con- plishments of the program to sic channels… can produce a show for the foundation. So “Pagka’t Nariyan Ka” was terpreted by Sam Mangubat. mation into a “truly national brand JML Records, gaining control Star Records’ market profile rebranding of ABS-CBN Ra- Star Records head sites tent and events help the typhoon survivors. This programs para mas maraming ngayon pa lang nae-excite na composed by Trina Belamide (Ana Terrese Junio) was completed,” says Ocampo.  Lopezlink October 2018 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink October 2018  Compound Interest By Dan Lopez Layug Building a better world, The importance of the pioneering entrepreneurial spirit THERE is a growing body of Sacrifice and determina- m i n i m u m - w a g e pez Achievement Awards, I was and the 2017 Kellogg Real Estate one book at a time research that new ways of doing tion. Entrepreneurs are willing employees. Many impressed by the creativity of the Competition (USA). PHIL-ASIA Assistance Foun- including PAAFI among the The donation will serve more business (business model inno- to risk their reputation and forgo workers have moved business model innovations and Prior to PeoplePods, Layug dation Inc. (PAAFI) received bank’s CSR endeavors. than a thousand beneficia- vations) and new technologies great employment opportunities from other provinces the grit of the nominees. Projects worked for six years at ING on September 1 a book dona- PAAFI is a nonstock, non- ries in all partner parishes of come from agile, resourceful and to make an impact on the world. for safe employment. such as those I witnessed capture Bank’s Mergers & Acquisitions tion from Sumitomo-Mitsui profit member of Lopez Group PAAFI. motivated start-ups. Anecdotal An entrepreneur wakes up early Because of the hous- the essence of the pioneering team and Maybank ATRKE’s Banking Corporation Manila Foundation Inc. (LGFI). It Present during the activ- evidence in recent years points every day and feels the desire to ing shortage, they live entrepreneurial spirit that will Equity Capital Markets team Branch (SMBC). provides scholarship grants and ity were Hiroki Nakatsuka, to new companies such as We- hustle. The mission is something in risky mixed-gen- drive the Lopez Group into the covering transactions in South- The activity, held at the Our other educational assistance to SMBC general manager Work, Airbnb and Uber. an entrepreneur believes in so der dwellings and pay future. east Asia. He holds a profes- Lady of Sorrows Parish in elementary, high school and (GM); Yoshiharu Morimoto, How is it that these resource- deeply that he takes no week- high accommoda- Dan Lopez Layug, CFA, sional diploma in Building & City, is one of SMBC’s corpo- college students in Metro Ma- SMBC joint GM; Irma de constrained start-ups were able ends or holidays off. tions costs. founded PeoplePods which pro- Property Management from ALKFI founder Gina Lopez, managing director Susan Afan, CFO rate social responsibility (CSR) nila public schools. PAAFI also Guzman, SMBC deputy to attract talent, fund growth, Belief in the mission. En- I have asked myself vides dignified and affordable co- the College of Saint Benilde. Lita Lara, Bantay Bata 163 operations manager Jacel Paguio and projects for the year. It was Lo- initiated the setup of portable GM; Maria Amina Amado, challenge large incumbents and trepreneurs have the grit to many times whether living for minimum wage work- He graduated from Georgetown Suzuki Philippines officials with one of the donated vehicles pez Group chairman Manuel libraries in each of its partner PAAFI president; Mitos then dominate the market? persevere despite the obstacles taking this “road less ers of industrial parks. University with undergraduate M. Lopez, former Philippine parishes. Santisteban, LGFI consul- The answer is the entrepre- in the way because of their belief traveled” was worth- PeoplePods was listed in the top degrees in Finance and Chinese ambassador to Japan, who More than 500 books were tant; and Fe Beltran, PAAFI neurial mind-set and attitude of in their vision. An entrepreneur while. Every time I “Social Enterprises to watch for Studies and from an INSEAD had asked SMBC to consider donated by SMBC employees. coordinator. the entrepreneurs and the people is emboldened to handle the find myself doubting, in Asia in 2018” by DBS Bank MBA where he was recognized Suzuki donates van, bikes who work with them. pressures of squaring off against I remember what one (Singapore). The start-up won as exemplifying the school’s vi- The entrepreneurial spirit competitors that are well-funded of my titos (uncles) 1st Place at the 35th INSEAD sion of “Using Business as a inspires others. Entrepreneurs and adequately staffed. He starts told me. He said a Venture Competition (France) Force for Good.” to Children’s Village motivate talented people to give and ends every single day fight- worthwhile enterprise has two The pioneering entrepre- By Anne Therese Arceo their time and expertise. Entre- ing for every inch to fulfill his main attributes: Number 1, the neurial spirit, however, is not preneurs are able to share their mission. enterprise is one our family can limited to launching a new SUZUKI Philippines recently children. It will also be utilized as as they heal… We all believe in Ongoings grand vision of how the world My short reflection on be proud of (i.e., makes the world business. It is in finding creative donated a Super Carry van and a service vehicle for the children Bantay Bata that it takes a vil- should be to supporters, part- social entrepreneurship a better place); and number 2, it is solutions to challenges faced by four motorcycles to be used as who are going to school. lage to raise a child and, in that ADVISORY ners, employees and investors My wife and I launched an enterprise that can be scaled to one’s company or its customers. service vehicles at Children’s “To run a village like our village, we are so happy to have The Lopez Library at the G/F Benpres Building, Exchange alike. People want to work with PeoplePods, a social enterprise impact thousands of people. It is determinedly working to Village in , the halfway Children’s Village is really a Suzuki Philippines with us,” said Road cor. Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City is an entrepreneur because they see which partners with manufac- Seeing the initial fruits of fulfill one’s mission in the com- home of Bantay Bata 163. huge…task. Bantay Bata 163 and Jacel Paguio, operations manager open and welcomes researchers until further notice. his purpose. They see his will- turers in Batangas to provide our labors—our first 200-person pany. Children’s Village, where ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya of Bantay Bata 163. However, the Lopez Museum will be CLOSED in ingness to sacrifice and how he safe, clean and affordable dor- community—makes this journey As part of the Business Man- rescued children are temporar- Foundation Inc. could not do it The first ABS-CBN Ball preparation for the institution’s relocation. turns daily tasks into a mission. mitory communities for their worthwhile. agement committee of the Lo- ily housed to help them recover alone. We need more partners held on September 29 also from their traumatic past, will re- and more friends to get the vil- aimed to raise funds for Bantay By Dulce Festin-Baybay sume operations this December. lage going, to serve our children Bata 163 programs, including Seeds of Hope The van will be used to procure better and to provide them pro- the relaunch of Children’s Vil- SMBC employees with PAAFI beneficiaries. PHOTO BY AMIE AMADO supplies and other needs of the tection and a safe environment lage. Civil servant finds ‘a second home’ at Lopez Museum This is the latest in our series of indi- 23 and keen on learning more people who keep the place to- for Juan Arellano building barangays get their own viduals who appreciate the various about Philippine artists, architec- gether. They make me feel like blueprints for an exhibit. I Bantay Bata 163 partner CSR services of the Lopez Group, ture, culture, history. I remember I’m part of a family, and for that went to the Manila City Plan- BHS with help from Operation Sagip this time in the field of arts and cul- being impressed by the collection I am grateful. ning Office on short notice By Althea Cahayag wins model OFW family plum ture through Lopez Museum and and the library. Not long thereaf- What is LML’s effect or influ- and was surprised to be led Library. Through their feedback, we ter, I found myself handing over ence on you? to a dark and dusty basement RESIDENTS of Brgy. Yabon, BANTAY Bata 163’s longtime choir that has received differ- Model OFW Family of the Year feel more inspired and committed to my CV to the director, Cedie More than anything, LML where they stored architectural Hinabangan and Brgy. Malino, partner Teodoro delos Santos ent citations and awards for its Awards or MOFYA, an annual spread good, the Lopez Way. Vargas, who so graciously opened has heightened my patriotism, plans. Leafing through the old, Jiabong in Samar need to travel and his family received the 2018 world-class performances. In fact, nationwide search conducted by Can you tell us who Wesley the doors of the museum to a cu- my sense of being a Filipino. oversized drawers, there they around 45 minutes to an hour to Huwarang Overseas Pamilyang Serenata was recognized with the Overseas Workers Welfare Gonzales is, his family and rious stranger. I’ve stuck around I don’t see how one can spend were. Yellowing blueprints not reach a birthing facility or the Pilipino Award in ceremonies the Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino Administration to recognize educational background, oc- ever since. time in a place like the museum, just by Arellano, but also other rural health unit (RHU). Those held at Mövenpick Hotel. Award during the 2014 Presiden- outstanding families of Fili- cupation, hobbies? Through the years, I feel surrounded by all the amazing luminaries like [Juan] Nakpil, from Brgy. Yabon spend P75 Delos Santos is an ex-semi- tial Awards for Filipino Individu- pino migrant workers who have A proud Ilonggo, I grew privileged to have been granted Philippine art, iconography and [Pablo] Antonio and [Ildefon- one way on a habal-habal (single narian who worked with Task als and Organizations Overseas. shown unity, financial steward- up in both Manila and Iloilo. the chance to contribute, of- history, and not be moved or in- so] Santos Jr., among others. motorcycle); some opt to just Force Detainees of the Philip- As part of its advocacy, ship, socio-civic involvement I feel privileged to be raised in tentimes as a researcher, to the spired to become a better, more A treasure trove of Philippine walk for three to four hours. pines before he came to work in Serenata has been partnering and entrepreneurship. a household of readers and it is many exhibits and shows put conscientious citizen. architecture. It’s a simple expe- Saudi Arabia. His wife Sylvia with Bantay Bata 163 through Huwarang Overseas Pami- According to midwife Evelyn The BHS in Brgy. Malino is expected to benefit 3,202 people in seven barangays to that learning environment up by the museum. The experi- What particular values are you rience but a memorable one for Abarracoso of Brgy. Yabon, once was a former music teacher at its Bantay Edukasyon program lyang Pilipino Awards is orga- conducive to “The Life of the ence has been nothing short of taking out whenever you visit me, nevertheless. they’re near their due date, preg- to build the BHS, said captain adequate medical care. St. Scholastica’s Academy. that sends deserving Filipino nized by the Philippine Con- Mind” that I owe my love for remarkable. You see your con- LML? Do you pass these val- What advice would you give nant women are required to live Edwin Abanag of Bgry. Yabon. “Aside from building class- In 2005, they launched Ser- children to college. sulate General and the Office books, for art and philosophy. tributions brought to life and ues on to your workplace? the youth and other first-time with their relatives near the RHU. With the new barangay health rooms, Operation Sagip also saw enata, a nonprofit performing As the winner of the search, of the Social Welfare Attaché I studied communications you feel part of the success. Respect. Caring. Thoughtful- visitors regarding LML? Operation Sagip recently stations with birthing facilities, the need to build health facilities group composed of a children’s the Delos Santos family will be in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (A.T. and criminology during my In addition to enjoying time ness. I’ve seen and felt such val- If you’ve never been to LML, turned over a barangay health Operation Sagip provides solu- for areas affected by calamities,” choir, string orchestra and male automatically nominated to the Arceo) undergrad years. For postgradu- spent reading in the library, ues practiced at LML through, do come and visit for the art, station (BHS) with birthing tions to the three delays linked said Ria Rola, Operation Sagip ate studies, I got to attend both equally gratifying for me has among many other things, the which is great. But do return and facility to the two barangays. to maternal mortality—decid- relief and rehabilitation officer. National University of Singapore been enriching the collection by way the collection is treated spend time to know not just the The rooms are spacious and ing to seek appropriate medical “Health is one of our basic needs and Harvard University on a Lee donating interesting books and (with love and reverence) by the galleries, but also the library. Sit well-lit, with electricity and wa- help for an obstetric emergency, and it is important to help com- Kuan Yew Fellows scholarship. I objects I’ve come across and museum. In the way staff regard down, take in the atmosphere, ter supply. Medical and birthing reaching an appropriate obstetric munities where help is scarce.” consider myself a perennial stu- acquired in my travels. From not just visitors but one another. ask the librarian for a nice book equipment were also provided. facility and receiving adequate Brgy. Casapa in Jiabong, dent and am a strong believer in postcards to posters, from tribal It doesn’t matter what industry (or books) to read, sit up, walk According to Marlene Mabi- care when a facility is reached. Samar was also granted a BHS the adage that goes, “When is the weaving to books about Filipino you are in. Those are values which around the rooms where the ni, the midwife of Brgy. Malino, Midwives and barangay health by Operation Sagip in March. best time to learn? All the time.” artists, it’s been a joy to see such will always matter. artworks are, sit down again the new BHS will benefit 3,202 workers are on hand to guide the Five barangays benefit from the I’ve been a law enforcement things find a home in the mu- Can you tell us a memo- to read some more. You’ll find people in seven barangays. patients in seeking appropriate project. professional for over 10 years seum where they can benefit a rable experience you’ve had at that LML rewards appreciative On the other hand, the obstetric emergency care. Samar is one of the areas af- now and find public service a passions outside of government What is it about the place that wider audience. LML? (and unhurried) attention with BHS with birthing facility in Operation Sagip construct- fected by Yolanda when the su- deeply fulfilling endeavor. At work. makes you come back again and It must also be said that I I’ve had so many that to a revelatory experience that can Brgy. Yabon will benefit 2,048 ed the facility so patients won’t per typhoon struck the country the same time, equally satisfy- When did you first visit Lopez again? love coming back again and mention just one seems like make you realize just how rich residents. People from differ- have to undertake the expensive in 2013. Each BHS costs P2.7 ing for me has been the oppor- Museum and Library (LML) I remember the first time I again because of the warmth a disservice. I remember that and wonderful Philippine art, ent barangays worked together and dangerous trip to receive million. tunity to pursue other lifelong and what made you go there? walked into LML in 2003. I was and hospitality of the amazing one time I was asked to look history and culture really is. 10 Lopezlink October 2018 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink October 2018 11 Sudoku Eats By Jannine Sy What you need to know Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Walk the Talk about macular holes column at kahon. Eating with your hands escapes to LPPCHEA By Charizze Henson Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro “AT first, I was experiencing injury or retinal detachment floaters in my left eye,” shares can put patients at risk for has never been this delish! 67-year-old Evelyn Alegre. “It macular holes. bothered me because they were Macular holes usually de- there even when I closed my velop slowly. There are patients eye. So my local doctor advised that experience symptoms me to see an eye specialist, and which others do not. Pos- that was how I found out I had sible symptoms include having a macular hole.” blurred vision and difficulty “Floaters are spots in your vi- in reading and driving. Some- sion,” explains Asian Eye Insti- times, straight lines appear tute retina and vitreous disease wavy. In Alegre’s case, she didn’t specialist Dr. Patricia Quilen- feel any pain or experience any drino. “They are like black or difficulty in her vision. clear strings or cobwebs that “It was a good thing that we float across your vision. While were able to detect Ms. Alegre’s it is normal to have them, see- eye condition early,” says Qui- ing a lot of it with some flashes lendrino. “A macular hole can Asian Eye Institute macular hole  of light can be a sign of a retinal worsen over time and lead to Very Easy ALMOST 400 Lopez Group surgery patient Evelyn Alegre  Easy employees, together with their problem.” permanent vision loss. This  Medium family members and friends, A macular hole occurs when is why we strongly encour- mixture of air and gas. There  Hard attended the HR Council-Lo- there is a small tear in the mac- age patients, especially women are cases when the hole closes pez Lifelong Wellness Walk ula. The macula is the part of and those who are over 60, to and heals by itself, but it has to the retina that is responsible for get annual comprehensive eye be closely monitored by their Bun Appetit’s on a (shrimp) roll La Chinesca’s lychee raspado The famous tacos the Talk (WTT) held at the Answer to SEPTEMBER puzzle Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical central vision. exams. During their checkup, retina specialist.” Quilendrino explains: “The we will put dilating drops their As for Alegre, she urges pa- Solution, tips and Habitat and Ecotourism Area IF you haven’t been to The Grid ing drink peppered with slivers eye is filled with a gel-like sub- eyes. This will allow us to have tients to give special attention computer program (LPPCHEA) on September available at Food Market yet, then this cheat of violet that comes with ground First Gen SVP Nato Castillo, Marge Pambid of First Gen, and FPH’s Ted Ferrer stance to maintain its round a better view of the back part of to their eyes. 29. www.sudoku.com sheet is for you. Here are some of ice. shape. As we age, this gel-like their eye, including their retina. “I didn’t feel anything, and The nature reserve known the goodies you need to try right Rambla and Happy Barrels substance shrinks and pulls “If they have a macular hole, I didn’t experience any diffi- as “the last coastal frontier” now. Rambla (Stall 08) is the place to away from the retina. This can we can recommend them to culty in my vision. I could have affords visitors a seaside es- Bun Appetit go for pintxos at happy hour and tear the retina and create a undergo a surgery called vitrec- gone blind had I not gotten that cape from the rigors of urban The humble sandwich shop that pairing it with a bottle from wine macular hole.” tomy. This prevents pulling on checkup and macular surgery. living. It is also a favorite site was once just a stall in the Salcedo shop Happy Barrels, located on the However, other eye condi- the retina by removing the gel- With the help of Dr. Quilen- Love Path, for coastal cleanup activities by Saturday Market has expanded in a right side as you enter The Grid. tions like high nearsightedness, like substance and replacing it drino, I was able to see again,” different companies and civic permanent corner at The Grid. All Each pintxo is meticulously as- and having a history of an eye with a bubble that contains a Alegre says. groups. the favorites are there, plus some sembled by their resident chef First Gen Corporation se- a soul’s new additions. The best-selling trained in all things Spanish; you nior vice president Renato First Gen’s Fatima Galang, Clowee Licsi and Aljohn Binas lobster roll really is scrumptious. can tell once you take a bite of their Castillo welcomed the partici- The shrimp version, which now pintxo de gambas or the salmon pants to the WTT sponsored Mindfulness to manage stress, journey has a spicy variant, is just as good, truffle. 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They also have versions of the It’s apt that dessert is located the morning’s emcees, while an evidence-based program dale based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s rolls with gooey, creamy cheese, right by the entrance of The Grid, Marge Pambid of First Gen true love, plus a lobster mac ‘n’ cheese ver- especially when the offerings are proven to lessen the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Re- and Ted Ferrer of FPH led Sports & Wellness Kapamilya that exercise together stress and prevent the relapse of duction program. sion. Run to Stall 11 at The Grid made by Le Petit Soufflé chef the invocation and the Lopez calendar depression and anxiety. MBCT is a two-hour, once- OCTOBER for your fix. Miko Aspiras. Workshop + Le Credo recitation, respectively. La Chinesca It is designed to help people a-week, eight-week program. 13: Eatlog Run, on Oct. 20 Petit Soufflé is pure sugar heaven: The stretching and exercise who suffer repeated bouts of This program may be availed GO, heal and find true love. Learn again how to love If Mexican fare rocks your boat, out-of-this-world cakes, cookies segment was spearheaded by 500m/3K/5K/10K (SM by A yummy Workshop depression and chronic unhap- in the office of FriendlyCare yourself and attract those who share your core values. La Chinesca’s tacos, otros and be- and loaves that are made fresh a representative from Gold’s the Bay, Pasay), 4am. Fee: piness. MBCT, which com- Foundation at 711 Shaw Bou- This healing workshop is for those who are feel- bidas come highly recommended. every day, much to the sweet Gym. P300-P600. Register at bines the ideas of cognitive levard, Mandaluyong. ing stuck in love, feeling unloved, feeling not beautiful The innovative way chef Bruce tooth’s delight. Their best seller, Before the walk proper, Al- reg.goorahna.com therapy with meditative prac- To inquire or register, email 27: Shake, Rattle and enough or feeling undeserving of love. If you are in a Ricketts approaches Mexican the 17-layer strawberry short- john Binas of First Gen’s Qual- tices and attitudes based on [email protected] Run, relationship, learn how to keep the spark of love alive. street food makes La Chinesca cake, is TDF and definitely lives ity, Environment, Safety and 1K/3K/5K/10K the cultivation of mindfulness, and Christian.lim@friend- The Love Path workshop is on October 20, 2018 at unique. His daring choices for sea- up to its reputation. Health department conducted (CCP Complex, Pasay), A souvenir shot at the LPPCHEA signboard Carewell Wellness Center, S & L Building, dela Rosa soning and super fresh ingredients The Basque burnt cheesecake a safety briefing. 6pm. Fee: P500-P950. cor. Esteban Streets, Legazpi Village, Makati from 1 make Stall 09 a favorite of foodies, is so creamy and light you won’t Established in 2007 through Register at reg.goorahna. p.m. to 6 p.m. Early bird rate is P3,800 until October as evidenced by the constant long notice the slice is gone. Presidential Proclamation com 28: 4th Philippine 15 and regular rate is P4,500 per person. lines since they opened shop. We Then there’s the flourless choc- No. 1412, LPPCHEA cov- Marine Corps Mara- Find again that inner confidence and grow a healthy had the carnitas, their classic shred- olate cake that’s served with cream ers around 175 hectares of thon, self-esteem. The Love Path covers types of soul mates, ded pork seasoned so well that we and vanilla ice cream on top. And wetland ecosystem. Its two is- 5K/10K/25K/42K and exercises to release past lovers and soul fragments. instantly fell hard; the camaroncito finally, their vanilla salted caramel lands—Freedom Island and (Marine Base Gregorio Discover your energetic blocks and attract your soul with freshly fried shrimp in a fold- loaf, with a layer of frosted icing, is Long Island—have mangroves, Lim, Cavite), 4am. Fee: mate. The afternoon of meditations, releasing, manifest- ed tortilla that was heavenly; and one of the most moist and yummy ponds and lagoons, mudflats, P650-P1,500. Register at ing and downloads will lead you to inner peace and hap- the other crowd favorite, the chich- slices of cake we’ve ever had. No salt marshes and mixed beach frontrunnermagph.com piness. arrón—soft pork and chicharon bits joke! forests. ‘Pictures’ with friends John Teasdale, Zindel Segal and Mark Williams developed MBCT The workshop will end with a sound healing gong enough to make you beg for more. The Grid Food Market is at the Roll out the bath. We downed it with their ly- R2 Level expansion of Power Plant Pin your hopes on pintxos Happy Barrels Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline chee raspado, a sweet and refresh- Mall. 12 Lopezlink October 2018

Collated by Karina Tropicales What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this October newest launches. And, as the year draws to a close, we give you a rundown on the person- Issue cover girl alities, products and trends that have topped Gracing the “Metro Society” anniversary cover is the “Metro” 2018 Hot List. Pinay supermodel Kelsey Merritt, who opens up ter,” also published by about finding out that she was chosen to join the ABS-CBN Publishing ‘Metro Weddings’: ranks of Naomi, Tyra, Heidi, Gisele and Adriana Inc., which earned the in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret show. In “Wom- prize for Best TV Chef Meet the ‘The Brides en Who Dare,” learn about the journeys that Book Outside Europe of Now’ women have gone through to overcome adversity. in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. “Metro Weddings” uncovers what it means to Then, Wynn Wynn Ong gives a preview of what “Dishkarte sa Kusina” be a “bride of now.” We turn our gaze to how is to come in the magazine’s event with her—the is exclusively available brides like our cover girls , Jenny KaLIKHAsan Ball in November. “Metro Society” in National Book Store Rockett, Sambie Rodriguez and Alex Godi- ends the birthday celebration with the launch of a branches for only P350. nez face wedding planning. In true “Metro new column, “Mr. Manners” by Monchet Olives. Maymay sizzles in Weddings” fashion, we’ve gathered some of (Justin Alexandra Convento) Get the newest issues of your favorite maga- the best features to get you inspired and orga- Find a way with zines at leading bookstores and magazine stands ‘Metro’ Hot List Issue nized on the days leading up to your wedding. nationwide. To download, users on Android de- Get the inside scoop on what’s hot with the And as in every issue, check out our “Real ‘Dishkarte sa Kusina’ vices must download the Zinio app from the An- “Metro” Hot List Issue! Starting it off is cover Weddings” section, where some of the most “Umagang Kay Ganda’s” resident chef and best- droid Market. The app is also available through girl , who is styled in chic beautiful weddings are showcased. selling author chef Tatung Sarthou has released the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access wardrobe basics. On the fashion front, we Model of Merritt: his latest book, “Dishkarte sa Kusina” containing Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your proudly present Metrowear Icon Vania Ro- kitchen hacks, recipes, lessons and illustrations favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or moff, who debuts her latest collection in an Kelsey is ‘Metro and serving as a comprehensive kitchen guide for purchase current and back issues by logging on to exclusive shoot. Get excited as we present the Filipino homes today. Chef Tatung previously au- http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/ hottest bad gal looks along with the season’s Society’ Anniversary thored “Philippine Cookery: From Heart to Plat- Current-Issues/.

THE ROCKWELLIST GUIDE By Jannine Sy THE ABS-CBN STORE FINDS Local designers we love WHAT’S your mood? Whether you want to dress up or just look for a special anniversary present (care of your SO, of course). good, Power Plant Mall has the designer for you! 3. Patty Ang 1. Vania Romoff Patty Ang is a fairly new kid on the fashion block who has built a Cebu-bred Vania, who is part Russian, has been making waves cult following with her ultrafeminine pieces peppered with details on the fashion scene with her signature pieces punctuated with such as ostrich feathers and delicate beadwork. The go-to designer charming details and one-of-a-kind fabrics. Her space is simple, of power women and the ladies who lunch, Patty’s designs are ac- straightforward and chic, letting the impeccably designed gar- cessible luxury: well-crafted pieces in classic shapes you can wear ments speak for themselves. in a myriad of ways—pair a puff-sleeved velvet bodysuit with jeans We especially love the vibrant pieces: a melon orange netted or a T-shirt with her signature palazzo pants. gown that’s perfect for a garden affair and a bright fuchsia top with Jumpsuits are also a specialty, as she does her own rendition of a train that looks like a gown but is actually a strapless top! If at- an evening look that’s not a long gown or LBD. Patty is a young tainable glamour is your thing, then Vania is your girl. designer with a bright future ahead of her, and hopefully, more 2. Whisenhunt feathers and beaded creations showcased along the way. Entering the new Whisenhunt shop is, to say the least, a sensory 4. Tim Tam Ong Exclusively yours! experience. Visually stunning (Velvet chairs! Glass display boxes! If statement baubles are more your thing, Tim Tam Ong is your Pretty trinkets!) with the scent of eucalyptus permeating your go-to place. Not for the faint of heart, this designer revels in the senses, it transports you to a regal boudoir that could very well have Take the Kapamilya experience home with ABS-CBN Stu- grand, gold and embellished. In fact, the bigger, the better! Her belonged to royalty. It’s anything but stuffy, though, as it evokes dioXP souvenirs brought to you by The ABS-CBN Store! designs are meant to be worn as your main accessory, one that says, modern flair in the details, anchoring the fine jewelry beautifully. Available exclusively at ABS-CBN Studio Experience at the “I have arrived, so hear me roar.” Exquisitely handcrafted and truly Don’t be intimidated by the shop’s design—the price range is very fourth level of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City. (Pia de Leon) original, Tim Tam is unapologetic and embraces the uniqueness democratic, starting at about P4,000 for pre-loved antique pieces of every woman who wears her pieces. Sport her pieces as the star to the higher hundred thousands for a tennis necklace. of a minimalist ensemble or go big with prints that complement Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco One special piece stars Keshi pearls from India, delicate balls them—either way, you’ll be the talk of the party. Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison that look gorgeous set in a ring and pendant made to look as one. Vania Romoff, Whisenhunt, Patty Ang and Tim Tam Ong are at Contributing Editors Whisenhunt is the place to visit if you want to treat yourself or vie the R2 Level of Power Plant Mall. Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPH) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SKYcable) Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Karina Tropicales (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Dimpy Jazmines (SKYcable) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) Gerbs de Castro (EDC) Frances Ariola (EDC) Circulation Kelly de la Paz Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group 16/F North Tower, Rockwell Business Center - Sheridan Sheridan St. corner United St. Mandaluyong City Tel. 878-0000 ext. 2463 Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph