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At 81 years old

OMLBy Rafael M. Alunan III conquers Mt. Kinabalu

IT was another dream come true for Oscar M. Lopez (OML). Making things happen is in his genes. The seed took root years ago from a picture he saw of Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo. It took shape as he was conquering the tallest peaks of Luzon (Mt. Pulag), Visayas (Mt. Kanlaon) and Mindanao (Mt. Apo). OML inspired those who heard of him on the slopes and went out of their way to shake his hand. “So, you heard of an 81-year-old loose on the mountain?” he would quip. He led 23 other men and women of the Lopez family, Lopez Group and First Philippine Mt. Everest Team through five grueling days on the trail, around seven hours daily on the go, to climb and descend from Sabah’s rooftop. Even as the air thinned and the climb got more arduous, his limitless supply of adrenaline and chutzpah paved the way. Getting to Kinabalu took years through a long and winding road. Cresting the country’s tallest peaks required numerous training climbs and country treks to test endurance, strength, stamina and will power. The ever-present Turn to page 10

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January to March 2011 Financial Results (unaudited) Net income attributable to equity TOTAL REVENUES holders of the parent company Lopez Holdings attributable ABS-CBN, Lopez 2010 2011 % change 2010 2011 % change net income at P902M Holdings complete ABS-CBN P7.752B P6.559B -15 P1.086B P976M -10 LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- 1Q2011 includes the follow- enues from political and advo- Lopez Holdings P7.752B P6.559B -15 P11.023B P902M -92 tion reported P902 million in ing: P767M gain on sale of cacy ads (from 1Q2010). This PDR sale to STTC RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTO EDC P7.160B P5.953B -17 P3.263B P1.378B -58 net income attributable to eq- SKYCable PDRs (Philippine shows ABS-CBN is well on $351.3M $314.1M -10 $36.1M $16.1M -55 ABS-CBN Corporation and innovative, world-class services First Gen uity holders of the parent for Depositary Receipts) by Lopez track to meet its 2011 target of FPHC P18.763B P16.198B -14 P24.563B* P567M -98 Lopez Holdings Corpora- as it expands its pay TV and the first three months of 2011, Holdings and ABS-CBN Cor- at least equaling last year’s re- tion have completed the sale high-speed broadband service poration, P45M gain on sale of cord performance. Meanwhile, *Including P23.6 billion combined gain on the sale of Meralco shares (6.6%) and the mark-to-market restate- an amount that is 92% lower of P2.162 billion Philippine offerings,” ABS-CBN chairman Lopez Holdings condominium FPH’s power generating asso- ment of its Meralco shares than the P11.023 billion attrib- Depositary Receipts (PDRs) Eugenio L. Lopez III said. utable net income reported in unit, and P25M gain on ex- ciate, First Gen Corporation, over shares in SKYCable Cor- The PDRs are issued by Sky the same period of 2010. This tinguishment of debt for debt is in investment mode, reha- poration to a subsidiary of STT Vision Corporation, the hold- was primarily due to the 98% bought back during the period. bilitating power plants that are Communications Ltd. (STTC), ing company of SKYCable. Lopez Group officers with their company’s respective awards (seated from left): Ricky Tantoco (EDC, Gold), FPH director Oscar Hilado, Elpidio year-on-year (YoY) decline in Unaudited consolidated rev- expected to deliver key revenue First Gen attributable Sampaquita Communications They give the holder the right Ibañez (Platinum, FPH), chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Pearl Catahan (FPH, Gold), Lito Santos (First Gen, Silver), Bong Osorio (ABS- equity net earnings of associates enues decreased by 15% YoY to streams in the medium term. Pte Ltd. but not the obligation to pur- CBN, Gold) and Salvador G. Tirona (LHC, Gold) to P261M from P10.563M. The P6.559B from P7.752B. The sale of electricity accounts Simultaneously with these chase the underlying SKYCable net income at $16.1M 2010 figure included gains from “The performance of invest- for 82% of FPH revenues,” said transactions, Sampaquita com- shares if the holder is qualified the sale of associate First Philip- ees was within expectations. Lopez Holdings president Sal- pleted its investment in new under Philippine law to hold FIRST Gen Corporation re- in the first quarter ended 2011 FG Hydro was partly offset pine Holdings (FPH) Corpora- ABS-CBN’s attributable net vador G. Tirona. PDRs covering P1.45B worth SKYCable shares. The PDR ported sharply lower attrib- from last year’s $351.3M. by lower interest expenses due tion of a 6.7% stake in Meralco, income would have increased As of December 31, 2010, of SKYCable PDRs and its holder has no voting rights over utable net income to parent Revenues derived from eq- to reduced debt at Red Vul- completed in March 2010. by 12% YoY if we remove Lopez Holdings held a 57.3% Lopez Group hauls subscription to a P250-million the SKYCable shares. of $16.1 million for the first uity in net earnings of EDC can Holdings Corporation, Lopez Holdings’ net income the effects of the gain on sale economic interest in ABS- convertible note issued by SKY- The investment by STTC in quarter of 2011, down by 55% and FG Hydro went down by which directly owns 40% of attributable to equity holders of SKYCable PDRs (from CBN and 44.3% in FPH. (Car- Cable. The investment, which SKYCable is a recognition of from $36.1M posted in the $25.4M. EDC, and at the parent com- of the parent of P902M for 1Q2011) and the P1.4B rev- la Paras-Sison) amounts to about P3.862B in the the achievements of SKYCable same period last year. The lower The sales from electricity pany. First Gen’s own interest aggregate, will give Sampaquita in providing high-quality pay earnings were due to lower were driven by the combined expense was lower by $3.9M, five ICD awards approximately 40% of the eco- TV and communication ser- FIVE Lopez Group companies CG-Sc. First Gen Corporation All listed corporations were directors and reputational agents contributions from Energy dispatch of First Gas’ Santa from $10.2M to $6.3M for EDC posts P1.45B net income nomic rights in the cable com- vices to its customers. It also received awards for exemplary rounded out the winners with a evaluated based on the publicly committed to the professional Development Corporation Rita and San Lorenzo power the first quarter ended 2011 pany. Despite the investment, represents a closer relationship corporate governance, including Silver award. available documents that can be practice of corporate directorship (EDC) and First Gen Hydro plants which was 87% for the with the full payment of the ENERGY Development Cor- and COO Richard Tantoco. to accelerate this to recommis- the Lopez Group maintains between the ’ top the top Platinum award, from Lopez Holdings president Sal- found on the company website in the Philippines in line with Power Corporation. first quarter, in comparison to 11.55% P5.0 billion bond in poration (EDC) reported a net “…We are a company in tran- sioning the BacMan power almost all voting control and an broadcasting group and one of the Institute of Corporate Direc- vador G. Tirona said the company or on the Philippine Stock Ex- global principles of modern cor- EDC provided lower earn- last year’s 76%. Despite the July 2010. income of P1.45 billion for the sition, in investment mode for plants within the year,” Tantoco aggregate economic interest of ’s leading informa- tors (ICD) during the ICD 8th was pleased to be recognized by change and Securities and Ex- porate governance. The CG-Sc is ings to First Gen of $9.6M in substantially higher dispatch, First Gen’s consolidated first quarter of the year, down the future.” said. almost 60% in SKYCable. tion communications groups. Annual Dinner at The Manila ICD as one of the country’s top change Commission websites. one of the initiatives it has taken the first quarter of 2011, down revenues from the sale of elec- net income in 1Q2011 de- by 61.4% from the P3.77B Also contributing to the drop EDC, through its subsid- “SKYCable will be able to ING Bank N.V. acted as fi- Peninsula on May 25, 2011. publicly listed companies. Established in 2004, ICD is towards setting higher standards by $11.9M, as compared to tricity were lower by $11.4M, or creased by $20.9M, or 42%, posted for the same period last in income were the lower num- iaries Green Core Geothermal leverage on the technical exper- nancial advisor to SKYCable in Leading the Lopez Group “Good corporate gover- composed of individual corporate of corporate governance. $21.4M in the same period 4%, to $300.5M in 1Q11 from to $29.1M, compared to the year. Core net income also de- bers of FG Hydro due mainly Inc. and BacMan Geothermal tise of STTC and to continue the transaction. (P.M. Villan- winners was First Philippine nance has always been part of last year. The drop in FG Hy- $311.9M in 1Q10 due mainly net income of $50.0M dur- clined by 61% to P1.23B from to lower Wholesale Electricity Inc., acquired the remaining providing its customers with ueva) Holdings Corporation, which our strategic management and dro’s income contribution was to lower fuel prices. For the first ing the same period in the P3.16B. Spot Market price and output National Power Corporation- notched Corporate Governance business excellence initiatives. Lifelong spearheads $14.6M, from $17.5M in 2010 quarter of 2011, the First Gas previous year. The company’s “The income result for the due to reservoir level. owned geothermal power Scorecard Project (CG-Sc) scores We will continually invest in to $2.9M in 2011. plants delivered stable earnings net income attributable to the quarter is generally in line with The company also incurred plants which source steam First Balfour moves of at least 95% for three years activities and practices that re- First Gen’s consolidated of $33.2M. parent company of $16.1M is our expectation for revenues to higher operating expenses for from the company’s steam- to attain the coveted Platinum dound to the long-term benefit Rockwell quake revenues likewise fell by The decrease in earnings net of noncontrolling interests. decline in the interim mainly the period primarily due to field assets. With the acqui- award. It was one of the seven of our stakeholders,” he said. $37.1M, or 10% to $314.1M contribution from EDC and ( Joel Gaborni) due to forgone steam sales for increased operations and main- sition, EDC’s steamfield and to new office corporate recipients of the prize. The companies reviewedpreparedness forum our BacMan project following tenance expenditures incurred power plant operations be- FIRST Balfour will move into team and fast-growing roster Lopez Holdings Corpora- under the CG-Sc project were the acquisition of the power for the rehabilitation of the came fully integrated, making a new corporate office at Km. of employees. Building 1 will tion, Energy Development graded based on rights of share- IN response to plants in September 2010 and BacMan steamfield facilities its operations more efficient 19, West Service Road, Brgy. house Human Resources, Pro- Corporation and ABS-CBN holders, equitable treatment of Even without election-related ads the request of increased costs related to our as well as taxes paid for newly and cost-competitive. (Toni Marcelo in Sucat, Parañaque on curement, Estimating, Business Corporation were each honored shareholders, role of stakehold- Rockwell Prop- acquisitions,” said president acquired assets. “It is necessary Nieva) June 13. The new facility, which Development and the executive with Gold awards after scoring ers, disclosure and transparency, erty Manage- ABS-CBN nets close to P1B is located near the Sucat Exit offices, while Building 2 will ac- between 95% and 99% in the and board responsibilities. toll gate, marks another mile- commodate the Plant Depart- ment Corpora- THE consolidated net income 2011 increased by 3% year-on- shareholders for the first quarter stone in the company’s growth ment, Quality, Environment, tion (RPMC), of ABS-CBN Corporation reg- year (YoY). of 2011 is at P976M, inclusive and expansion plans following Safety and Health, Treasury, Lopez Lifelong istered P976 million for the first ABS-CBN’s advertising rev- of the gain on sale of SKYCa- FPH holds 2011 annual the launch of its venture into Internal Audit, Operations, Le- Wellness helped three months of the year. enues declined 21% or P1.0B ble Philippine Depositary Re- property development. gal and Commercial, Strategic conduct a forum ABS-CBN delivered consol- to reach P4.0B. Minus the rev- ceipts, a 10% decline YoY (see The one-hectare property and Business Planning, Engi- on earthquake idated revenues of P6.6 billion enues from political advocacies related story on page 3). Remov- houses two office buildings, a neering and Accounting. risk reduction for the tenants of its residential towers at the Luna stockholders’ meet Gardens building in Rockwell, Makati on May 4, 2011. from advertising and consumer and advertisement in the first ing the effects of this one-time warehouse and a motor pool. For more info, contact tel. no. sales, a 15% decline compared quarter of 2010, advertising gain in the first quarter of 2011 IN its annual stockholders’ property development, busi- executive officer Federico R. It is designed to accommo- 555-1020 or visit http://first- The event was formatted with last year’s Lifelong forum on to a year ago. Less the revenues revenues in the first quarter of and P1.40B revenues generated meeting on May 30, First Phil- nesses with big global and local Lopez revealed the company’s date its expanded management balfour.com. earthquake risk reduction and crisis preparedness for Lopez Group from political advocacies and 2011 increased by 10% YoY. from political advocacies and ippine Holdings Corporation players. We will have to com- new logo. employees. However, in addition to the two original speakers, Re- advertisement from the first Consumer sales for the first political advertisement in the (FPH) disclosed its first quarter pete with these strong players. “Our new logo has us envision PROMOS & OFFERS nato Solidum, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and quarter of 2010, consolidated quarter of 2011 amounted to first quarter of 2010, net in- results for 2011. Total net in- But we have the organization, a green road through vibrant Seismology, and Ramon Santiago, consultant for Public Safety of revenues in the first quarter of P2.5B, posting a 5% decrease come would have increased by come amounted to P1.4 billion, we have the people, and now blue oceans and leading towards P50,000 at stake in the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Dr. Teofredo or P147M less from a year ago, 12% YoY. while net income attributable to we have the balance sheet.” a golden sunrise. We want the SKYBroadband promo! Esguerra of the Philippine Coast Guard was also invited to talk. There were approximately 140 residents and 50 employees who SAVE THE DATE mainly from ABS-CBN Glob- Meanwhile, earnings before parent was at P567 million. In As a mark of its exemplary imagery to be a constant re- Join SKYBroadband’s Life at 5Mbps online promo and win First Gen donates equipment for Bantay participated in the forum. In his welcome remarks, RPMC opera- al. Meanwhile, SKYCable reve- interest, taxes, depreciation 2010, net income attributable performance in the 2010 Cor- minder that as we seek growth P50,000! Simply produce a video with “speed” as the main Dagat First Gen Corporation, through subsidiary First Gas, helps June 9: tions manager Hector Caunan stressed the need for the holding ABS-CBN Corp. nues increased by 6% to P1.0B, and amortization (EBITDA) to parent amounted to P24.6B porate Governance Scorecard, we must plan to ingrain sustain- concept. Entries may be in .wmv, .swf, .mpg, .mp4, .mov and protect the fragile marine ecosystem in the Verde Island Passage by donat- of the forum—that there is really a need to prepare for disasters. annual meeting, mostly driven by the increased hit P2.1B, a 14% decline YoY. on account of the P23.6B gain FPH received a Platinum award ability in the business models other formats and should not be more than 15 seconds long. ing equipment for Bantay Dagat volunteers in Mabini and Tingloy in Solidum discussed the Marikina fault line and what could be Theater, 8 am take-up of its broadband service Stripping the one-time gain in on sale of the Meralco shares. from the Institute of Corporate we choose, that in the spirit of All entries must include the SKYBroadband end frame, which Batangas. The donated equipment includes mobile phones, cameras, life June 9: the effects of its movement on Makati, particularly Rockwell. Lopez Holdings subscriptions which increased the first quarter of 2011 and FPH president and chief op- Directors. The platinum award the great explorers, we should may be downloaded at www.skybroadband.com.ph. Register at vests and rechargeable lamps, which the volunteers need for more efficient Santiago touched on MMDA’s disaster preparedness plans while Corp. annual meeting, PSE by 31% YoY. shaving the P1.40B revenues erating officer Elpidio L. Iba- is a new category for companies incessantly be in search of new www.cge.tv and upload your video under the “Lifeat5Mbps” patrol work. In this photo, Bantay Dagat volunteers from Mabini try Esguerra shared the contents of an ideal 72-hour preparedness Auditorium, 2:30 pm Total expenses declined by generated from political ad- ñez said: “We chose to expand that have accumulated three blue oceans, never forgetting category. Entries may be uploaded until 11:59 p.m. on August some of the donated equipment. First Gen support for the Bantay Dagat July 6: kit. The latter part of the forum was devoted to a Q&A. Energy Develop- P721M or 13% YoY to P4.7B vocacies and political adver- our power generation business, consecutive gold awards (see re- that staying relevant means we 7, 2011. Winners will be determined on August 26, 2011. For volunteers also includes food allowance, fuel allowance for patrol boats, training and school assistance, and uniforms, aside from the use of global Disaster preparedness plans of RPMC include more earthquake ment Corp. annual partly due to the lower cost of tisement in the first quarter of a less regulated but more com- lated story). are always watchful, ready and more info, visit www.mysky.com.ph. (Susan Ortiz) meeting, Energy Center, sales and services and general 2010, EBITDA would have petitive sector. Likewise, we In anticipation of the com- willing to reinvent ourselves for positioning system devices. (Joel Gaborni) drills and a stronger information campaign. (Benjo Sandoval) Taguig, 9 am and administrative expenses. grown by 6% YoY. (Paul Mi- increased our investments in pany’s 50th anniversary this a constantly changing world,” Net income attributable to chael Villanueva) solar wafer manufacturing and year, FPH chairman and chief he said. (Hazel Velasco) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

 Lopezlink June 2011 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink June 2011  HR COUNCIL couch potato Life-changing journeys 12 feted in Lopez Email OML: treats ‘What do you do for your community? on ‘The Biggest Loser’ Service Awards Night IN 2009, second- and third-gen- ‘Harapan’ first to take eration Lopez family members, THE transformation of the lives of 12 say serves as the game master during the they want to eliminate from their TWELVE employees from Lopez Inc., Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc. and Lopez along with company CEOs and on RH Bill overweight has begun! program’s challenges. group. Holdings Corporation were honored during the Lopez Service Awards Night held at heads of foundations, came to- ABS-CBN and ANC’s Witness success stories as the contes- In the show’s first weeks, the contes- Sharon said that the program The Grove by Rockwell on May 31, 2011. gether to sign the Lopez Group “Harapan” debate on the re- tants undergo emotional and physical tants—seven males and five females—will hopes to change the lives of the view- The guests were welcomed by Lopez Inc. chair Presy L. Psinakis, while Amb. Manuel Magna Carta for Corporate So- productive health (RH) bill on May 8 was the first challenges to get in shape and change be divided into two teams. The Red Team ers as well, as it imparts information that M. Lopez’s testimonial prefaced the awarding proper. More than con- cial Responsibility. major TV special on the controversial issue. “Hara- the course of their lives toward win- will be trained by US-certified fitness spe- they can use to start leading healthy lives. tributing their time, Amb. Lopez said the awardees were recognized for By their act, the 36 signatories pan: RH Bill, Ipasa o Ibasura?” anchored by Karen ning P1 million, a condominium unit cialist and mixed martial artist Chinggay “…When you choose to have a healthy their skills and dedication that add value to shareholders’ investments reaffirmed their pledge to “estab- Davila and Julius Babao was the first to gather the from DMCI Homes, a Vespa scooter Andrada, while the Blue Team will be lifestyle, you are given more time to be- in the Lopez Group companies. lish the Lopez Group’s commit- bill’s most prominent defenders and opponents. and the title The Very First Pinoy Big- guided by sports scientist Jim Saret, the come a father, a mother, a child, a sibling “As we honor the many men and women who helped us build the ment to serve their communities,” While the anti-RH side won the online and text gest Loser. head trainer of the national team. or friend to the people you hold close to Lopez Group to what it is today, I want us to look at these service an important Lopez value. polls, with 65.38% voting not to pass the bill, com- “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition,”ABS- Each week, there will be a weigh-in. your heart,” she added. awards not as laurels to rest on but as continuing challenge “It had always been his belief ments continued to pour in on ABS-CBN and CBN’s new reality TV show offering, The team with the higher percentage of Don’t miss “The Biggest Loser Pinoy ‘The Biggest Loser’ to do more,” Amb. Lopez added. that profits alone cannot be the ob- ANC’s Facebook accounts. ABS-CBN will contin- also marks the return of Megastar Sha- weight loss will be safe from elimination, Edition,” after “Mara Clara” on ABS- game master, Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez of- jective in any business... you must ue to bring more events that will stir up discussion ron Cuneta to primetime. Derek Ram- while the losing team will decide who CBN’s Primetime Bida! (Kane Choa) fered a final toast to the awardees to cap the ceremonies. always give back to the commu- on national issues. Get the whole picture through The year’s awardees are Lopez Inc.’s Anacleto Ba- Third generation Lopezes Cedie Lopez-Vargas and Mike Lopez the “Harapan” series of ABS-CBN! (Kane Choa) naag Jr. (40 years), and Marifi Hernandez and Mar- nity you serve,” said Lopez Group New Velvet shows Coming this October! 1 son Gaguis (15 years); Eugenio Lopez Foundation chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lo- neighbors, volunteering in your com- charity group. Whatever good you Inc.’s Gerardo Marquez (25 years) and Mark Cel pez (OML) of his father, Group munity or donating time or money to are currently doing to give back, I Don’t miss the hit reality series “Jersey Shore” on ‘Kapamilya’ Manalili (five years); founder Eugenio Lopez Sr. charitable institutions,” he said. would really love to hear,” OML Velvet (SKYCable Channel 53), Wednesdays at and Lopez Holdings The philosophy of giving back, Relate to the chairman emeritus said. 8:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. and at other replay talents top bill Corp.’s Emilia Con- which covers the Lopez values of what you do for your community by The sharing of personal social re- schedules throughout the week. Also, say aloha stantino, Lucila Torres social justice and nationalism, has sending an email to oml@oscarm- sponsibility stories runs until June to “Hawaii Five-O” every Thursday at 8 p.m.! For ‘The Kitchen and Mario Bactol (15 been in place since the early years lopez.com. In text or photos, share 15, 2011. The employee with the more info on shows and events, tune in to Velvet years); and Salvador of the Lopez Group. the story of your participation in a most inspiring and meaningful ini- or log on to http://velvetchannel.multiply.com. Musical’ Tirona, Maria Amina “In the kapamilya spirit, it is my cleanup drive, putting together a tiative will receive a microwave oven, Velvet is available on SKYCable Platinum, SKY- Amado, Marlon Faja- belief that all Lopez employees fundraiser or volunteering at a home while his or her chosen charity will ABS-CBN stars , Cable Gold, SKYCable Silver and other cable rdo and Norma Garife share this commitment to com- for street children. be given an ADTEL Solar Kit. The and Thou Reyes top bill the first pan-Asian operators. (Kathy Solis) (five years). Congratu- munity service and social justice. “It can be as simple as partici- second and third prize winners will television musical drama series, “The Kitchen   ‘100 Days to lations! So much good can come out of pating in cleanup drives to actu- receive an ADTEL Baron 21-inch Musical.” An original production by The the simplest gesture: helping your ally organizing a fundraising for a and 14-inch TV sets. Heaven’ abot langit Group Entertainment, the series will launch 1. Lopez Holdings chairman, Amb. Manuel M. Lopez in the Philippines on and in 19 ang ratings! 2. Lito Banaag and Jingle Hernandez Anthony Taberna, Julius Babao, , and Gerry Baja at the launch of DZMM countries across Asia this October. Ang “100 Days to Heaven” ay 3. Cedie Lopez-Vargas with Marson Mesala special members enjoy more benefits SilveRadyo patuloy na pumapalaot sa langit A multimillion dollar franchise featuring Gaguis THE board of trustees of Meralco To become a Mesala member, the bership card for special members. dahil sa mataas nitong ratings. a blend of drama, popular music, sizzling 4. OML and Presy L. Psinakis with Employees Savings & Loan Associ- relative must submit a completed The account shall be classified as ex- Hindi kinaya ni Captain Barbell dance sequences and even mouthwatering Gerry Marquez and Mark Manalili SilveRadyo marks DZMM’s 25 ation Inc. (Mesala) has approved the membership card for special mem- member if the dependent fails to up- ang powers ni Anna Manalastas recipes, “” is served in 5. With Dory Tirona, Amie Amado, reclassification of Mesala members’ bers endorsed by the regular mem- date his or her membership record. dahil base sa Kantar Media, na- 13 one-hour episodes revolving around the Emilia Constantino, Lucy Torres, dependents as special members. ber; proof of relationship with the With a capital contribution of kuha ng “100 Days to Heaven” ang years of service, leadership world of culinary arts.  Norma Garife, Mario Bactol and In a memo dated May 24, 2011, regular member, such as birth certif- only P1,000, the member already unang pwesto sa top 20 programs It is a story about a girl fresh out of culi- Marlon Fajardo Mesala general manager Alfredo icate, adoption documents, or mar- earns a dividend. Savings deposits nationwide noong May 25. Nagka- DZMM goes full blast and At the trade event, DZMM surprised everyone with a ren- nary school in Paris who embarks on a jour- Ramos bared the revised guidelines riage contract issued by the National must have a maintaining balance of mit ito ng 33.2% na national rating hi-tech this year as it marks anchors, reporters and executives dition of “Kahit Maputi na ang ney of self-discovery when she starts work- for dependents’ membership in the Statistics Office; valid photo IDs; P300; this earns a prevailing rate of habang 14.9% lamang ang nakuha ng its 25th anniversary with the performed to the delight of the Buhok Ko.” ing for the Avilon, her father’s restaurant. launch of DZMM SilveRadyo. advertisers and guests. DZMM has pioneered many “We are proud that Filipino talents like association. utility bills indicating the applicant’s 3% per annum. All earnings of the Coney katapat nitong programa sa GMA 7. ABS-CBN head for Manila and Pinky Webb of “Tambalang firsts in the broadcast industry, Qualified to enroll as special mem- permanent address; and P100 mem- capital contribution and deposits are Reyes Huwag palampasin ang mga nakakatu- Karylle and Christian have been chosen to bers are relatives by consanguinity, bership fee. tax exempt. Special members may wang episodes ng “100 Days to Heaven” Radio Division Peter Musngi Failon at Webb” sang a duet, An- including the simultaneous air- play important lead roles in the series, which that is, the member’s parents, legiti- The P100 membership fee of exist- also enjoy loan benefits provided tuwing Lunes hanggang Biyernes sa announced at the launch that thony Taberna and Gerry Baja ing of programs on radio and will showcase Filipinos’ talents in the per- mate children, and brothers or sisters ing member dependents shall be deb- they meet the requirements thereof. ABS-CBN pagkatapos ng “TV Patrol.” DZMM is set to upgrade of “Dos Por Dos” serenaded the television with the ground- forming arts,” said March Ventosa, manag- of the same parent; and his or her le- ited from their outstanding deposits For more info, call 632-8604 or (Aaron Domingo) its broadcast equipment and finalists of Binibining Pilipinas, breaking DZMM TeleRadyo. ing director of Studio 23. strengthen its public service while Karen Davila and Musngi (K. Choa) Karylle will play the role of Maddie, who gitimate spouse. However, members’ with the association; they will be 632-8834 or email loans@mesala. ‘Pinaka-astig na teleserye’: efforts to mark the company’s struggles to stamp her creativity in the kitchen  relatives with existing accounts shall given one year from effectivity date com.ph or cash_savings@mesala. ‘Guns and Roses’ milestone. even as she works alongside execu- be allowed to continue the same. to submit the accomplished mem- com.ph. ABS-CBN launches another original teleserye that “DZMM is bound by its Ney goes solo tive chef Alex Marcus, a notorious will bring a different twist to your primetime view- mission to be the first in break- perfectionist. Alex will be played by ing experience, “Guns and Roses.” Top billed by ing news and the first in pub- NEY Di- Included in the album are Stephen Rahman-Hughes, On June 25: , “Guns and Roses” also brings back lic service. We’ve fulfilled it maculangan 10 originals and two bonus who starred in Andrew to the primetime block. The romance- the past 25 years and we will of 6Cy- tracks. The original tracks are Lloyd Webber’s “Bombay Palaro 2011 puts spotlight on Lopez values action series also features in an continue to serve the public in cleMind “Sana,” “Velvet Skies,” “Tag- Dreams” in the UK. Chris- offbeat role. The series also stars Mark Gil, Pen the same manner as we grow makes a big apagligtas,” “Ligaw,” “Shut tian will play the role of THE excitement can be felt in June 2007 at the Marikina Philec group is the Unity Wellness Team. teams are composed of em- Medina, , Isabel Rivas, Pinky Amador, stronger and get better,” said leap in his Up,” “Hopeless,” “Sama-sama,” Daniel, Maddie’s child- in the air as the Lopez Group Sports Complex. Team. Companies under the Another innovation is the ployees under the offices of Gladys Reyes, Ketchup Eu- Musngi. career as he goes solo. “Himig Mo,” “Fall-Out” and hood friend and sous chef companies prepare for the Lo- Celebrating with the theme Property Development group teaming up of employee-teams the chairman and president, sebio, Justin Cuyugan and Musngi said DZMM will The voice behind the “October,” while the bonus of the restau- pez Group Palaro 2011, which “Values at Play,” this year’s Pal- are the Nationalism Team; the according their professions to Corp Plan, Legal and Corp Ina Feleo, with the spe- also strengthen its reach by im- award-winning “RPG Meta- tracks are “Kaya Mo” and rant, while Thou is set to be played on June 25, aro features the Lopez values ABS-CBN group forms the play in a series of side games. Comm; Finance, Treasury, cial participation of Jake proving the current DZMM noia” theme song “Kaya Mo” “Walang Hanggan.” bagged a role as one of from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the as a centerpiece of the activity, Social Justice Team; Lopez Under these six functional Audit and Comptrollership; to 25 members to promote the Cuenca. “Guns and Roses” text hotline 2366 React Mes- and the “Imortal” theme Ney’s self-titled album is the cooks. University of Makati Oval. with each team named after a Inc., Lopez Holdings Cor- groupings, a team composed Business Development, IT Lopez value their team is rep- hits household screens sage and website (dzmm.com. song “Walang Hanggan,” now available in all record This October, watch The Lopez Group Palaro is a Lopez value. poration and First Philippine of HR and Admin employees, and Purchasing; and Opera- resenting. weeknights starting ph). He also mentioned the ma- a collaboration with Yeng bars nationwide. Listeners for “The Kitchen Musical,” major activity that promotes The Bayan group is the A Holdings Corporation and for instance, competes against tions. Palaro 2011 will be held June 6 on ABS-CBN jor events to come this year in Constantino, ventures into a can also preview tracks or a world-class production camaraderie and teamwork Pioneering Entrepreneurial some of their newer subsidiary a team composed of Sales, Another highlight is the at the University of Makati Primetime Bida! (A. line with DZMM SilveRadyo, solo singing career with his purchase a digital copy at showcasing Filipino tal- among the Lopez Group com- Spirit Team; the First Gen companies comprise the Integ- Marketing and Customer Care cheering competition, where Oval on J.P. Rizal Extension including the launch of a new self-titled album under Star www.starrecords.ph. 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6 Lopezlink June 2011 Lopezlink June 2011  TIMELINE ExECUTIVE FEATURE 1996 Patricia Evangelista: • Sarimanok News Network or SNN, ANC’s predeces- PHOTOS BY RYAN RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTOS In full control sor, offers programming By Carla Paras-Sison from ABS-CBN’s Villaluna, who cocreated regional channels pre- and directs “Storyline,” defended gender rights with “Intolerance,” PATRICIA Evangelista, cocreator, writer and sented through two daily executive producer of “Storyline,” likes telling sto- newscasts a coming-of-age story that mir- 2000-2001 rors what Villaluna believes is ries the way they are. To do that, she requires full 15 films for 15 years control of production, cuts herself and her part- ANC: the national state of mind. • Reports on the BW Re- IN celebration of its 15th films along with ABS-CBN world medal for Biography and theatrical premiere. During the A particularly moving ner out of the budget before anyone or anything sources Corp. price-fixing year, ABS-CBN News Chan- president Eugenio L. Lopez Profiles. Evangelista’s personal premiere, Evangelista thanked and poignant piece was Kiri else, and is proud of her office’s new television, scandal, which sets off the nel (ANC) debuts “Kinse,” a III and other ABS-CBN ex- advocacy is human rights, and ANC and its partners for Dalena’s “Memorial for Filipino the first they have owned in“Storyline”’ s nearly chain of events that lead 010 powerful collection of 15 short ecutives. she has taken it upon herself their support of the project. By Journalists,” covering 15 years of three years of production. to the impeachment trial As an 18-year-old speech communications Ramirez, is now a constant on mainstream Independent filmmakers films that discuss the topic of “Kinse” comes on the heels to champion it in her craft and way of explaining why “Kinse” journalist murders and the lives of then President Joseph • major in 2004, Evangelista won the Best Speaker ABS-CBN every Wednesday night. led by , human rights—the violations, of ANC’s controversial maiden through her work as a journal- meets the need for storytell- that were broken. Estrada and his eventual award in the International Public Speaking The show’s budget may be a fraction of that Raymond Red and Jeffrey the gray areas and the stories project, “amBisyon2010.” Re- ist. It is no wonder then, that ing in a world that has grown “Indigenous Pelikula” by ouster Competition of the English-Speaking Union in of most current affairs shows, but it is a choice Jeturian take part in of the people that are directly volving around the issues of the she found herself spearheading jaded in the face of everyday Auraeus Solit, whose full 00 1 London, beating 59 contestants from 37 coun- they make in exchange for creative freedom. “amBisyon2010,” ANC’s affected by them. 2010 elections and featuring the “Kinse” project. horrors, Evangelista noted that length “Busong” on the same Mounts its own marathon tries. She went on to host the youth-oriented “’Storyline’ opened up the possibilities of visual • first film project that Created in collaboration the creative collaboration of 20 Just as “amBisyon2010” was “the truth is no longer enough topic went to Cannes this “Halalan” coverage of the program “Y Speak” and “Breakfast Supersized” storytelling. We remain independent producers; features 20 short films on with. Springfilm Foundation independent filmmakers, “am- a collaborative work, 15 of the to provoke persons to action. year, documented the death 2004 presidential elections on Studio 23, the UHF channel of ABS-CBN we handle line production. We choose our own 10 issues at stake in the and the Embassy of the King- Bisyon2010” received an X-rat- country’s finest minds in the What we need now is imagina- of the cultural traditions of 00 Corporation. crew, we do not get censored. We just keep on 2010 elections dom of Netherlands, each of ing from the Movie and Televi- film industry made “Kinse” tion.” indigenous tribes in the face of After graduating cum laude from the Univer- telling each story the way it is, and we owe that • becomes Unveils a new station ID the four- to six-minute films sion Review and Classification possible: , Carlos There is definitely no lack multinational interests. • sity of the Philippines in 2006, Evangelista quit to ANC.” the channel’s managing and on-air look “to convey tackles a wide array of issues Board and was not shown to Siguion Reyna, Mark Meily, of imaginative storytelling in One of the more provoca- her hosting jobs. “I’m not comfortable in front of The shooting team has expanded from five director its glossy, substantive and that include domestic violence, the general public until much Auraeus Solito, Raymond Red, “Kinse.” But it does not end tive pieces tackled the currently the camera,” she says. to nine, all recruited from Villaluna’s indepen- 00 engaging nature” media harassment, extrajudicial later, after the election. Jim Libiran, Jon Red, Rich- simply with the telling of these white-hot topic of women’s Instead, Evangelista joined ABS-CBN News dent film crews. What was once a two-person Becomes the Philippines’s Former North America killings, children’s and women’s “Kinse,” helmed by “amBi- ard Somes, Ato Bautista, Kiri stories. rights and reproductive health. • • Channel (ANC) as a production assistant for postproduction team now has a small support highest rating news chan- bureau chief Ging Reyes rights, indigenous rights and syon2010” executive producer Dalena, Ray Gibraltar, Ray- “Kinse” showcases an array It’s ironic that Nico Puertolla- Cheche Lazaro’s “Media in Focus.” In 2007 she staff of former interns. nel, beating CNN, BBC takes over as ANC chief justice. “Kinse” is, undeniably, Patricia Evangelista, now con- mund Amonoy, Kidlat de Guia, of social injustices told through no’s “Labinlima” almost didn’t pinch-hit as executive producer when Twink In the three years since “Storyline”’s first and Fox 011 a fitting tribute to the 15 years tinues ANC’s tradition of truth Nico Puertollano and Paolo cinema, aiming to draw the make it as part of the project that ANC has spent telling the and storytelling. Villaluna, all of whom offered viewers out of their comfort that bears the same numerical Macaraig left the program, an assignment that episode, Evangelista’s work as a human rights • Holds a 48-hour “Storyline” bags a Silver • real stories behind the lives of Evangelista, 25, is the co- their time and talents pro bono, zones and inspire them to take name. The film, the only one  became permanent and garnered the show a writer has built a body of work that includes this marathon coverage of the World Medal in the the Filipino people. creator, writer and executive with only three months and a action. Evangelista said they Evangelista herself produced, Catholic Mass Media Award. “I received the best year’s “Kinse” film series, documentaries on the senatorial elections Biography/Profiles Ging Reyes said that ANC’s producer of “Storyline,” a docu- small production grant from hope that for every film in was shot, written and edited training (under Macaraig),” she says. Maguindanao massacre, and weekly columns on 008 category and a Bronze 15th year was a time for taking mentary show on ANC which, ANC to work with. “Kinse,” “there will be one less five days before the premiere Soon after Glenda Gloria took the helm of military abuse, women’s rights and free speech. World Medal in the • Investigative journalist stock and assessing what they incidentally, turns three years To remain true to the creative victim whose story ANC will when one of “Kinse”’s 15 found ANC, Evangelista was offered the opportunity to Villaluna’s full-length films continue to garner Community Portraits Glenda M. Gloria joins had done right, what they had old this month. The show won vision of “Kinse” and the integ- have to tell.” himself unable to deliver the produce a new show. With independent filmmaker awards, even as the indie director who once category in the New York ANC as chief operating done wrong and where they international acclaim at the rity of what they were hoping to The thought-provoking last film. Graphic designer Paolo Villaluna, an Urian award winner whom she refused to change his one pair of tattered shorts Festivals International TV officer were heading. The ANC man- New York Film Festival, hav- accomplish, each filmmaker was films vary in approach and Puertollano’s “Labinlima” lasts met on the set of “Media in Focus,” she proposed now directs multimillion-peso commercials. In Launches the weekly and Film Awards • aging director, who also heads ing been nominated in three given absolute creative freedom topic. “Batch 2011,” directed only three minutes, but even a documentary profile show whose thematic epi- spite of the daily scheduling battle, both still in- documentary “Storyline,” Kicks off 15th anniver- • ABS-CBN’s News and Cur- categories in 2011: Biography and funding by ANC and the by Palanca awardee Libiran, that could not detract from the sodes ran on narrative and cinema. The show had sist on personally writing and editing the show. directed by award-win- sary celebration with the rent Affairs Department, was and Profiles, Current Affairs, Netherlands Embassy, with the correlates the stories of young beautiful harshness of the reality no host. That concept became “Storyline.” For LopezLink readers, Evangelista says: “Tell ning filmmaker Paolo “Kinse” human rights film on hand to welcome guests at and Community Portraits. For support of the Commission on Katipuneros being inducted it presented. It tells the story of The first episode was shot with a crew of five: us your stories. We’re always looking.” In the first Villaluna series the Tanghalang Aurelio V. To- Community Portraits, the team Human Rights. into the brotherhood of the a mother of a family of 15 and Evangelista writing and producing, Villaluna season of “Storyline,” without the budget for a re- lentino (CCP Little Theater) took home a bronze world med- “Kinse” was met with much revolution with the hazing how they manage to make ends  directing and editing, cinematographer Manie searcher, she says they exhausted all their contacts, for the screening of the “Kinse” al, while they bagged a silver praise at its by-invitation-only rituals of a modern fraternity. meet despite the ever-growing Magbanua Jr., assistant director Raymund interviewing colleagues, college classmates, cous- MEET THE TEAM number of mouths they have to  Amonoy and soundman Andrew Topacio. The ins, neighbors, anyone who could give a story. feed. crew drove borrowed cars, hitched motorcycle “It doesn’t have to be a monumental story. It Ato Bautista screenplay. His film for “Kinse,” entitled ings in “Memorial for Filipino Journalists.” “Himpapawid,” toured international film had directed “Gamot Mark Meily “Kinse” did not lack for rides and commuted to shoots to survive. just needs spirit. We want a story that has heart, sa Pagkabagot,” “Blackout,” “Carnivore,” “Batch 2011,” is a message for the gradu- is best known for writing festivals to much critical acclaim. “Bangin” star power either, as showbiz And survive “Storyline” did, with two Gawad and we need a storyteller who can tell a story.” ates of this generation and the next to not and directing “.” His third is his contribution to “Kinse.” Raymund “Di Natatapos ang Gabi” and “Cinco.” He Jon Red Amonoy heavy-hitters Angel Aquino, Tanglaw awards, a triple nomination and two And for as long as there are stories, Evange- tackled freedom from violence in his destroy Philippine democracy. film, “Baler,” earned 13 awards at the studied under filmmakers such and Gina Ala- medals from the 2011 New York Film and Tele- lista says, “Storyline” will continue its own. contribution to “Kinse,” “Pilay.” Auraeus wrote and directed short films and TV Metro Manila Film Festival. His film for as Paolo Villaluna, Jon Red and Raymond vision Festivals, and the critical acclaim of both Email story proposals at storylineanc@gmail. Solito jar also participated in this focuses on indigenous rights. shows, including ABS-CBN’s “Sineskwela.” ANC, “Kaninong Boses,” has freedom of Red. He is the assistant director for groundbreaking production. journalists and filmmakers. Today, “Storyline” com. “Storyline” airs on ANC Thursdays at 9:30 His film “Indigenous Pelikula” for “Kinse” The filmmaker featured children’s rights the press as its theme. Aside from win- “Storyline.” “Liham Para Kay Marco,” is his Alajar and a deglamorized remains the only current affairs show without p.m., replays Fridays at 2:30 and Sundays at 3:30. as the theme of his film for “Kinse,” ning local awards, Paolo Villaluna has first film. Richard Somes got his first is dedicated to the memory of film critic Kidlat de Guia Curtis make an appearance a host, whose theme song, written by Evange- The show also airs on Wednesday over ABS-CBN Alexis Tioseco. Carlos Siguion-Rey- “Absent.” works mainly won and represented the Philippines in break as a director in an episode of “Shake, lista and Villaluna, performed by Pike and Veena Channel 2 every Wednesday night after “Bandila.” na in Matti’s “Nang Tumambad has directed 12 feature films, one film with nongovernment organizations and international film festivals. He also directs Rattle and Roll 2k5.” He has since directed ang Hubad na Katotohan.”  for TV and several TV series, for which he international development agencies making and edits the documentary series “Story- two critically acclaimed feature films. He While Alajar is no stranger to received local and international awards. He short documentaries about local issues. line.” He directed “Intolerance” for “Kinse.” chose children’s rights as his theme for independent film, this is the Erik Matti Kiri Ray Gibraltar Nico Puertollano 1. ABS-CBN Corp Comm head directed “Choices” for ANC. He directed “ANC 19” for “Kinse.” ’s work as director, editor, “1942.” received his younger actress’ first time to has done action, adventure, fantasy and Dalena’s directorial works investigate writer and cinematographer is largely BFA degree at the School of Visual Arts Bong Osorio, ‘Kinse’ EP Pat Evan- 6 appear in an indie. Only a clip gelista, ABS-CBN chair Eugenio Now showing drama films. He returns to ANC with the human rights issues, including the commu- focused on his native Iloilo. He fights for in New York City. His work has earned of the film, which was origi- nist insurgency in the countryside, veiled indigenous rights with “Manilyn’s Dress and awards from respected bodies, including Lopez III, Netherlands Amb. Rob- right to live freely as his theme in “Nang nally 15 minutes long, was ert Brinks and ABS-CBN NCA Jim women in Mindanao and the murder of 58 the Peking Duck.” Raymond Red’s short the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Tumambad ang Hubad na Katotohan.” shown at the premiere. The head Ging Reyes ‘Kinse’ screening sked Libiran ’s first full-length film “Tribu,” civilians in Maguindanao. She continues film “Anino” took home the Cannes Palm He directed his first short film for ANC, truncation must have pained 2. ANC’s Francis Toral, Cilette was based on his Palanca Award-winning her advocacy against extrajudicial kill- d’Or in 2000, while his full-length film, “Labinlima.” both director and producer but Liboro and Karen Puno with for- CATCH the rest of the short films of“Kinse” on ANC on all Mondays of June at 9:30 p.m. Each 30-minute TV audiences can still see the mer ANC COO Glenda Gloria and episode includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the 15 directors. Replay schedule is as follows: original-length film on ANC. ABS-CBN Sales’ Yvette Novenario Tuesdays 4 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 3. ANC anchors Ginger Conejero View the films of “Kinse” on Saturdays 3 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. and Paolo Abrera hosted the event Sundays 8:30 a.m. 11 p.m. ANC (SKYCable Channel 27) 4. Raymund Amonoy and Nico as a six-part TV special hosted Puertollano by women’s rights advocate “Kinse” is presented by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in partnership with ANC and 5. Jim Libiran and Kidlat de the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines. For more info, visit www.kinse.tv. Angel Aquino (see sidebar for Guia Bautista Solito Siguion-Reyna Matti Libiran J. Red De Guia Dalena Meily Villaluna Gibraltar R. Red Amonoy Somes Puertollano screening schedule). (Mary Ann 6. Kiri Dalena  Barbieto) 7. Raymond Red

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ABS-CBN Inter- ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA EDC tapped for National national Those who cannot remember the past are executives ‘About Face’ exhibit plays on Rizal condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana join Tina Eugenio Monzon- collection such as its Rizaliana in three multimedia installations cutting across the Greening Program Lopez Sr. Palma holdings and its LVN still museum’s galleries. and Bert a memoran- grams especially those related to (center) at archives, among others. Talents, who was awarded a scholarship grant Villanueva dum of agree- environmental protection. BINHI the Red- Zafra, who has exhibited from the Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux-Arts celebrate ment to seal wood City is an original and revolutionary his work in various galleries in and the University of the Philippines College of Fine MSIC’s fundraiser the greening program because it is the first the Philippines as well as in Arts Best Thesis Award, also mounted a multimedia inaugura- for Bantay partnership as serious reforestation effort that is Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore and work exploring notions of itinerancy and registration tion President Be- dedicated to rescuing and securing Bata , did a portrait of of self in relation to sacred verse and texts by Rizal. June 30, 1961 nigno Aquino premium, endangered native spe- President Emilio Aguinaldo xVRx has participated in arts festivals and III launched cies by establishing mother trees Eugenio Lopez Sr. creates Meralco EXPLORING THE idea that the face that he found in the book residency programs such as Outlooke Pointe Securities Corporation, now known the NGP. that will be the sources of more represents the persona with which one “I Shot the Presidents” by Foundation and AX (is) Art Project Baguio City. He Under the seeds. We have a concrete and sys- as First Philippine Holdings Corpo- confronts the world and how penetrable Honesto Vitug. shows a stenciled portrait of an old man, dually ration, to carry out the purchase of partnership tematic program for BINHI, and Bantay Bata caravans these public facades can be, Lopez Memorial Ortiz, who received the alluding to images of everyday life repurposed and Meralco from the Americans agreement, we are happy that reforestation Museum features works by contemporary Sinugdanan Grant by the sited surreptitiously in luminal urban space. June 7, 1969 EDC and and biodiversity experts recognize artists xVRx, Renan Ortiz, Louie Talents and National Commission for For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez the DENR our initiatives,” OML said. Meralco Securities Industrial Corpo- through California Alvin Zafra. Culture and the Arts in Memorial Museum and Library is located at the ground ration inaugurates its pipeline system will establish BINHI, launched in De- These include works by Juan Luna, Felix 2007, takes on Rizal and floor of Benpres Building. June 18, 1986 and maintain cember 2008, aims to reforest ABS-CBN Foundation In- shared Fabian. “The plight of medical attention, rescue or EDC chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (right) and Resurreccion Hidalgo, Macario Vitalis, Fabian de Indio-Spanish dialectics Post-Edsa Revolution, ABS-CBN a seed bank 1,000 hectares every year for 10 ternational’s flagship program, children is one that speaks to immediate home visit. The Sec. Ramon Paje seal the EDC-DENR partnership for la Rosa, Vicente Manansala, Juvenal Sanso, Fernando has P27,831.00 capital to start anew and an ar- years. In 2009, the first year of Bantay Bata (Child Watch), every family because as Han- program also provided schol- the National Greening Program Amorsolo, Benedicto Cabrera, Fernando Zobel, and Revisiting the national hero with boretum of implementation, EDC planted caravanned through California nah stated, ‘no Filipino child arships, family counseling and the extensive Rizaliana holdings, especially in light of June 23, ENERGY Development threatened species; and develop 842,767 seedlings in 1,018 hect- with stops at Redwood City, should die of hunger.’” therapy, including legal inter- the 150th birth commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal. Rizal @ 150 2009 Corporation (EDC) and the data-bank through an interactive ares in its host provinces. Also Vallejo, Los Angeles and two The Filipino-Americanvention, to about 328 families As the museum has established a reputation for THE museum’s treasured Rizaliana—the largest of any First Department of Environment website, tree certification, planta- in 2009, the local government Southern California hospitals. communities in Vallejo, Los in crisis. being a repository of Lunas and Hidalgos and rare museum in the Philippines—includes almost a hundred Philippine and Natural Resources (DENR) tion registry and maps. of Isabela province sought the The caravan was led by execu- Angeles and Southern Cali- Over the years, child Filipiniana, museum curatorial consultant Eileen letters sent by Jose Rizal to his mother and sisters. Other Industrial are joining forces in the imple- They will also make available assistance of EDC in protect- tive director Tina Monzon- fornia hospitals also hosted abuse prevention campaigns, Legaspi-Ramirez said that the artists were asked mementos on exhibit are Rizal’s billfold and brushes, his Corporation mentation of the government’s environmental and watershed ing the Northern Sierra Madre Palma, who met with Fili- the fundraiser, bringing celeb- seminars and trainings have to “consider images within the museum and library flute and personal papers from Dapitan, Hong Kong celebrates National Greening Program management data for the devel- Natural Park and installing a pino-American organizations rity supporters Becca Godinez, proven to reduce the incidence archive collections in taking on the proposed theme.” and Europe, and the original Noli Me Tangere and El 40 years (NGP). EDC’s landmark green- opment of policies and guidelines mega nursery through BINHI. around the state. Bernardo Bernardo and Mar- of child physical abuse. These She added: “The intention is to have contemporary Filibusterismo novels. Also on display are National Artist of superior ing project called BINHI has for reforestation and spearhead In 2010, EDC planted ABS-CBN Foundation tin Nievera. workshops on child and fam- artists look upon the practice of pictorially rendering Vicente Manansala’s renderings of the novels’ characters, pipeline ser- been selected as one of the stra- the information education and 721,319 trees and 937 hect- International president Rob- Bantay Bata is the biggest ily welfare and laws have in- personage as a means of circulating a persona or a such as this pen-and-ink drawing of the infamous Doña vice tegic programs under the NGP. communication campaign to raise ares in Leyte, Negros Oriental, bie Fabian hosted the kickoff advocate for poor children creased community advocacy public face, as opposed to a repressed alter ego or Victorina, a representation of nouveau riche Filipinos of EDC chairman emeritus Os- awareness on the two projects. Negros Occidental, Albay, Sor- at the TFC Studios in Red- and their families in the Phil- for poor children and their possibly a totally fictitious avatar.” yore. These are featured in the exhibit About Face to help guests flesh out a portrait of our national hero, Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, car M. Lopez (OML) and Envi- “EDC has always been inno- sogon, Cotabato, Nueva Ecija wood City. “Bantay Bata has ippines. In 2010, its Bantay families and have been brought The featured artists used and incorporated who will be celebrating his 150th birth anniversary on June 19, 2011. Lopez Memorial Museum Library ronment Sec. Ramon Paje signed vative and creative in crafting pro- and Isabela. (Toni Nieva) attracted all sorts of donors Bata 163 hotline received to many cities, including Cebu, portraits, including the less explored aspects of the from all over the country, like an average of 43 rescue calls Mandaue, Pangasinan, Manila, one of our lead donors, 12- a day. Approximately 6,000 Camarines Norte and Leyte. LOPEZ VALUES IN ACTION Bringing expert teachers year-old Hannah of Virginia,” children needed emergency (Keesa Ocampo) into public high schools Forging partnerships with LGUs Mitos Santisteban: Going WE know that Philippine Visayas E-SMT (Explore, En- science and math modules. LOPEZ Group Foundation Inc. and program officer Russel Access to safe water is still public schools lack teachers. joy, Experience Science, Math The first season of“K-Hub,” (LGFI) has teamed up with AD- Solitario traveled to Iloilo with below national targets. How- But unknown to many of us, and Technology) Fair 2011. which begins airing this school TEL Inc. to forge strategic part- the ADTEL team headed by ever, public-private partner- there is a severe lack of expert Expert Teachers on Air year, will tackle biology. The nerships with the local govern- president Regie Casas to initi- ships such is seen to contribute where the work takes her teachers as well. (ETOA) aims to help high featured expert teacher is multi- ment units (LGUs) of Iloilo and ate partnerships with the LGUs significant improvements to Recognizing the crucial school students understand and awarded educator Dr. Josette Guimaras via the Metro Iloilo- there and to generate interest bring the country closer to she saw how involved Don Eugenio was in local Jump-starting TFC representing the public interest of the Filipino and national politics. community. In 2007, she was honored as one of role that these educators play better apply their lessons in the Biyo, the director of Philippine Guimaras Economic Develop- in a sustainability program to its Millennium Development Like a guest When Geny returned to the Philippines and in the development of Filipino critical subjects of English, sci- Science High School-Western ment Council (MIGEDC). deliver safe and clean water to Goals. (Russel Solitario) got back ABS-CBN, he launched The Filipino the “100 Most Influential Filipino Women in the students—and to contribute to ence and math. Under ETOA Visayas (PSHS-WV). MIGEDC is an inter-LGU their respective constituents. “We would join the family in their summer Channel (TFC). He needed someone to jump- United States” by the Filipina Women’s Network. bridging this resource gap— is “K-Hub,” an educational KCFI president and execu- alliance of the city of Iloilo, the mu- On the MIGEDC agenda SAVE THE DATE home in Baguio or at their flat in Hong Kong,” start the fledgling company. Santisteban was hired This longtime Lopez employee believes that the Founda- show that combines elements of tive director Rina Lopez-Bau- nicipalities of Oton, San Miguel, was a presentation by ADTEL she recalls. “When eating, he would put food in as an account executive for ad sales of TFC. She Lopez values have been strengthened even after the August 1: front of you. You wouldn’t feel like a secretary, you passing away of Don Eugenio and Geny. tion Inc. (KCFI) launched direct instruction and entertain- tista and Dr. Augusto Ouano Pavia, Leganes, Sta. Barbara, and about solar and water solutions, (L-R) Doña Nitang Lopez, Mitos Santisteban, Don was later promoted to manager, and then senior Approachable its Expert Teachers on Air ment. The program highlights cut the ribbon to officially open the province of Guimaras. which primarily target remote Deadline for Eñing and Margot Fragante would feel like a guest in his house. They respect manager for community relations. In due time, she program during the Philippine the use of virtual expert teachers the E-SMT exhibits and fair. The LGFI team led by rural areas that are off-grid and entries for the you as a person. They were not at all snobbish.” became president of ABS-CBN “They are not arrogant or snobbish. Even the Science High School-Western to teach high school English, (Charlene Tordesillas) president Rafael Alunan III where installation of water pipes 2011 Asian CSR Awards MITOS Santisteban started working for the Lo- When Geny was incarcerated during mar- Foundation Inc.-US, of which second and third generations are approachable,” do not seem viable. A demon- and nominations for the pezes in 1964 as the secretary of Eugenio Lopez tial law, Santisteban became an activist. She and she is one of the incorporators. she says. Dr. Biyo, Tintin on Knowledge Channel stration was conducted where Intel-AIM Corporate Jr. By the time she retired in 2009, she was the other Lopez employees fought against the Marcos “Because I knew a lot of people Santisteban is particularly touched that mem- Starting this June, Dr. Josette mud was added to tap water; Responsibility Award. Only president of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI)- regime, especially for the injustice of the false accu- in the US,” she shares. bers of the family are actively involved in causes. Biyo and Tintin Bersola-Babao are set to share their unique experiences on the Knowledge after filtration by ADTEL’s online entries and nomina- US. Today, she continues to serve as a consultant sations hurled against Geny. “They robbed Geny of Santisteban continued She singles out Gina Lopez and her involvement Channel this coming school year. Dr. Biyo, who has an asteroid named after her by the Mas- Aquasol water purifier, the wa- tions are accepted. For for Lopez Group Foundation Inc. five years of his productive life,” adds Santisteban. to find time to immerse with the environment, Rina Lopez-Bautista and sachusetts Institute of Technology, will tackle biology on the first season of “K-Hub.” Dr. Biyo is more info, call Khristine Although based in the US, she never aban- “We mimeographed clippings and distributed her education projects, Geni Psinakis and her known for her process-oriented approach to teaching. Her work in motivating students to engage ter was visibly clearer and even herself in mainstream Dizon at 846-7866 or email them, although people couldn’t know what we were work with the urban poor in Smokey Mountain in scientific pursuits won her the Intel Excellence in Teaching award in 2002, making safe to drink as demonstrated doned the Lopez value of nationalism, in which community work as [email protected]. doing,” she says. In fact, Santisteban was so deep in and Geni’s brother Mike, who volunteered in her the first Asian to win the honor. Bersola-Babao hosts “ParenTIN. by ADTEL officials. she celebrates the good qualities of the Filipino an active member of tv,” the first online parenting show which aims to nurture and educate not people: hospitality, respect for others and the the anti-Marcos movement and so loyal to the Lo- the Peace and Justice Central America to care for endangered turtles just moms, but the dads, grandparents and the entire family as well. A CALENDAR bayanihan spirit. pezes that she helped arrange Geny’s escape to the Committee of the and continues to work once weekly at The Ma- dedicated mother of two, she will share her secrets to successfully balance “I was hired by Eugenio ‘Geny’ Lopez Jr. US. Eventually, she would be branded by the Marcos Archdiocese of San rine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. The career and family life and discuss topics such as differentiating BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training as one of his two secretaries,” she says. “Geny regime as a “subversive.” Fearing for her safety and Francisco. She also center rescues and rehabilitates injured sea lions, between pregnancy myths and facts, preparing the baby’s nursery, courses this month: shared a suite with his father, Eugenio Lopez liberty, she joined her boss in exile in the US. served for four elephant seals and other marine mammals. tips for a first-time dad and attending birthing classes, among oth- June 7-8—Whole Brain Approach to Customer Service Sr., so although I worked for Geny, there were Santisteban was soon working for a food years in the Men- “They (the Lopezes) are on the right ers. Catch “K-Hub” every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday at 7:20 a.m., 8:40 For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140 or 928-5576. Bayan some occasions when we would do staff work company that the Lopezes set up in the States. tal Health Board track by exposing the third generation and a.m. and 1:20, and “ParenTin.tv” every Sunday at 8 p.m., Monday at 7:20 p.m., Academy reserves the right to change course dates. for the ‘Old Man.’” Working for the elder Lopez “I found myself selling Filipino food to the US of the county their employees to the Lopez values,” she Wednesday at 8:40 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. exposed Santisteban to love of country because Naval and Army commissaries,” she says. of San Mateo Mitos with husband Joseling muses.

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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges OML with children and in-laws OML... (clockwise)—Piki, Jay, Angela, Sudoku from page 1 provided excellent accommo- Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! WE cheer chairman emeritus Oscar M. dations at Kinabalu Park, in Raffy, Bea, Eric, Pia and Rina Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Lopez (OML) for reaching yet another Mt. Everest Team pro- addition to Laban Rata (which ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, apex, literally. This summer, OML and vided expert support, it also operates) six kilometers column at kahon. several family members including FRL invaluable advice on away, and 2.7 kilometers away summited Mt. Kinabalu in . At pacing and avoiding from Low’s Peak. At 10,800 13,435 feet, it is one of the world’s tallest Dear Rosie altitude mountain feet, the temperature fluctuated mountains. Don’t forget to greet your dad on his other big day this year— sickness (AMS) between four and five degrees A much anticipated presence at the Father’s Day! We have a selection of gifts from Power Plant Mall and a good dose Celsius. Lopez Service Awards Night on May 31 for every kind of dad there is—sporty, techie, debonair and what of stories and On May 20, after three days was Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, who had have you. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! And while you’re at it, you mirth to divert on the trail, nine of us awoke celebrated his birthday only a few days can throw in some back-to-school necessities for the kiddos as our minds from at 2:30 a.m. We carbo-loaded, earlier. Amb. Lopez made time to attend well. the ordeal. put on our cold-weather gear, the event, wherein 12 employees were ooOoo Art Valdez said headlamps and walking sticks, feted this year. What are the teams in the Lopez Group Palaro?—Engel this was the tough- and departed to link up with ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) There are seven teams that will compete in the games, each one est climb yet in our OML and 14 others who is a full-fledged teenager this year, hav- representing a specific Lopez value in accordance with our theme collective experience stayed at Sayat-Sayat, at the ing started its life as the Sarimanok News Network in 1996. One of of “Values@Play.” These groupings are Pioneering Entrepreneurial with OML. It wasn’t seven-km. mark. He would not the executives charged with putting the all-news channel together Spirit Team (Bayan Group, red); Business Excellence Team (First just the distance and be denied his day, reaching the OML and his band of was true Kapamilya Boo Chanco, who retired in 2010 after working Gen Group, green); Unity Team (First Philec Group, yellow); Na- the steepness, it was Federico R. Lopez top an hour before we did. merry climbers proved once for various Lopez companies for more than 20 years. The fact that tionalism Team (Property Development Group, orange); Social Jus- also the altitude. We During our descent, a heavy more that when one puts his The summit (top photo); OML with the Mt. With “Kinse,” the centerpiece of ANC’s 15th anniversary celebration, is tice Team (ABS-CBN Group, white); Integrity Team (Lopez Inc., witnessed climbers downpour turned Kinabalu’s mind to it, kaya ng Pinoy (the Everest Team early in the morning spearheaded by Chanco’s niece, twentysomething journalist Patricia Lopez Holdings, FPH and subs, blue); and Employee Welfare and with AMS, a frac- determination, granite wall into a massive Filipino can). Commitment Evangelista, makes the milestone a sort of “full circle.” Wellness Team (Sky Group, gray). See you at the games! tured foot and wobbly legs water feature. Instant water- and focus enable achieve- nothing is Another 2011 celebrator is First Philippine Holdings (FPH), ooOoo that gave way. We were con- falls cascaded directly at some ment—it’s 1% inspiration, which marks its jubilee this month. Under new chairman Federico Is ‘Biggest Loser’ airing yet? I thought it was scheduled for May.— stantly on the alert for AMS, impossible  Very Easy of us still on steep slopes or 100% perspiration and a stub- R. Lopez (FRL), the country’s first homegrown investment hold- Shiloh characterized by shortness dangling on rope with freezing born attitude. No challenge  Easy JUST last week, he (OML)  ing company is poised for a reinvention as a green company with an Yes, “The Biggest Loser” should already be airing as you read this. of breath, dizziness, severe hands. Once, lightning caused is too daunting if one is truly Medium culminated a four-day climb  Hard ever growing portfolio of clean and renewable energy. We will take Catch Megastar as she mentors the hit reality show’s headaches, vomiting and/or the power line along the trail bent on succeeding, whatever to the summit of Mt. Kinaba- a closer look at the company formerly known as Meralco Securities seven guys and five ladies in her much-awaited return to primetime! hallucinations. We acclima- to spark as we were walking the undertaking. lu, the highest peak in South- Corporation in a future issue—its history, outlook and, of course, its ooOoo tized by stretching our climb by. But by the grace of God, Next stop? Probably Mt. . It was a climb that 50th anniversary extravaganza. I’m surprised that overall there doesn’t seem to be much to-do over to five days, four nights and prayers for an accident-free Everest’s base camp in Tibet. can physically and mentally FPH, incidentally, led the Lopez Group winners in the Corporate Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday this June. I hope Lopez Museum will took prescribed medication Answer to May puzzle climb that took 17 kilometers Excerpted from To Take a challenge even the fittest of Solution, tips and computer Governance Scorecard project of the Institute of Corporate Direc- have something going on.—Yz to help our bodies adjust to and 14,712 feet, from start to Stand, the author’s column in us weekend warriors. At my program available at www. tors. The company was one of the first seven recipients of the Plati- Yes, Rizal gets the spotlight in the fresh exhibit About Face, now the thin air. finish, were answered. BusinessWorld age, two months shy of being sudoku.com num awards especially for corporates that had “consistently earned a ongoing at Lopez Museum. The museum has the biggest collection 50, I consider it a personal Gold Category rating in the last three years.” Kudos to FRL and the of Rizaliana so this is the perfect time to refresh your grade-school achievement. But to witness FPH team and to all the other Lopez Group winners as well! history class memories about the national hero or maybe even gain a 24 made it to the top! your father, your chairman GRIFFIN SIERRA As we write this, the members of the HR Council led by FPH’s fresh perspective on the man—or see how the featured contemporary emeritus, brave the elements RECOMMENDS Ross Hamo and Bayan’s Dimpy Jazmines are thick in the prepara- artists played with the theme. over four days, soldier on and tions for the Lopez Group Palaro in UMak. What ups the excitement Mt.By Benjamin Liboro Kinabalu diary scale such a mountain at the factor is that our first Group-wide sports fest in several years will be If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions age of 81 was a most moving held at the home of the Azkals, the season’s athletic heartthrobs and OML has oftentimes confessed over five days and four nights, kilometer, the flora turns to about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send and inspiring experience. It is heroes. Let’s prepare ourselves for this major face-off against other his love for the mountains. He was the right pace for OML, more ferns, mossy-forest types. them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@benpres-holdings. a poignant reminder to all of Lopez Group kapamilyas—we know you have so missed this! Being had, in his 70s, climbed most one that would provide him May 18: The climb to La- com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. us that with the right prepara- on Azkals territory is just a bonus! of what the Philippine had to enough time to rest between ban Rata. We mount up for the tion, focus and determination, offer—Mt. Pulag in Luzon, climbs, to get used to the al- day’s climb of two kilometers nothing is impossible. Mt. Kanlaon in the Visayas, titude and thin air. It was also to Laban Rata, the principal Excerpted from the speech of Mt. Apo in Mindanao. In- the right pace for us, executives layover lodge at Mt. Kinabalu. First Philippine Holdings Corp. New destinations terspersed with these were in our 60s who do not normally From the Layang-Layang hut, chairman Federico R. Lopez ascents of Mt. Arayat, Pico climb mountains in our spare the initial ascent is severe. during the company’s annual Alaska. From May through September, embark from de Loro, Mt. Pinatubo and time. Now, the steps are mainly cut San Francisco to Alaska for a 12-night cruise, or stockholders’ meeting on May 30, CruisingBy Carla Ricafort Atienza Alaska others. He had gone hiking in May 16. Access to Mt. from rock. Unfortunately, as 2011 embark from Vancouver to Alaska for a seven-night Bhutan, and in New Zealand Kinabalu is through the we passed the four- kilometer cruise. Rates vary. along the slopes of Mt. Cook. Kinabalu Park, 88 kilometers mark, it began to drizzle and sports & wellness to breathtaking Juneau, through shopping or visit historical sites or national Scandinavia and Russia. From June to August, embark He had gone up Mt. Fuji in the from Kota Kinabalu, stand- we had to put on our plastic said to be just a few meters plete at the summit, all 24 of Gastineau Channel, nestled in the parks? Once you have decided, you can eas- from London, Stockholm or Copenhagen. Shore excur- company of some of the FPH ing at an elevation of some raincoats. lower than Low’s Peak. A little us! calendar Inside Passage. Here, go whale ily select from the major cruise destinations sions for stopovers in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, executives, and was just about 1,563 meters. Mt. Kinabalu May 19: The climb to further ahead also on our left May 21: Descending to JUNE watching for humpbacks and or- such as the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska or Bruges, Visby and St. Petersburg may also be included cas, or take a trip to Mendenhall the Asia Pacific, then move on to selecting to take a Tibetan vacation lies at the southern boundary Sayat-Sayat. We rose at about is St. John’s Peak. And right in the foot of Mt. Kinabalu. As 10: 4th Lopez Lifelong based on your chosen cruise line. Rates vary. when closed the bor- of Kinabalu Park and rises to seven and got ready for the front of us is Low’s Peak, the expected, the descent from Glacier. the best cruise line and ship for your trip. South America. From January to March, embark from Ft. Bowling Tournament Another highlight is Ketchikan, Plan your activities when you are off the ders of Tibet due to political its highest elevation at Low’s day’s scheduled ascent to the acknowledged highest point of Laban Rata proved to be every Lauderdale, Florida to Lima for 14 nights, Lima to Buenos (Venue TBA). Contact B. a charming town off the southern ship. Choose from the many shore excur- unrest. In Germany, courtesy Peak at 4,095 meters. ranger station at Sayat-Sayat. Mt. Kinabalu. bit as difficult as the ascent. We Aires for 25 nights or Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro for 11 Sandoval @ 631-6394 end of the Inside Passage. There, sions and tours at the places where your of Siemens, he had hiked in May 17: The climb to Lay- It would be our shortest ascent A few final steps and OML gathered at the lodge restaurant 18: nights. Shore excursions also available. Rates vary. Valley Trail Challenge, along Creek Street, are small cruise will be at port, as well as pre- and the vicinity of Berchtesgaden, ang-Layang. We board the for any given day—only one steps onto the summit. An- for our victory celebration. Mrs. Singapore. From $371 per person. Includes round-trip 25k/50k (Nuvali, Sta. wooden shops perched above a post-cruise hotel programs. Hitler’s famous mountain re- vans that will shuttle us the four kilometer—but the expedition gela raises her arms in triumph. Lopez had flown in earlier in economy airfare, two nights’ three-star hotel accommoda- Rosa), Fee: P750-P950. stream that, if you arrive in late Bring something dressy. Cruise ships offer treat in the Bavarian Alps. kilometers to Timpohon Gate. leaders felt that it would be a Those still on the plateau hiking the day, along with Cedie and tion with daily breakfast and round-trip transfers. Also Contact Perkins @ 567- AS monsoon season begins in Southeast summer (around August to September), are many dining and entertainment options on- When OML sets an objec- We cross Timpohon Gate to necessary layover to enable all towards Low’s Peak shout in several of the grandchildren. available until June 30, 2011, special room rate for Lopez 4786 or Jonel @ 843 2487 Asia and traveling around the region is not filled with salmon on their way to spawn. board, and some of these might have a dress tive, he does not stray from it. officially begin our climb, and of us to acclimatize ourselves exultation. Seven of eight children had : Group employees for Marina Bay Sands. Forum on Spiritual the most ideal, it is the perfect time to visit There are also many land excur- code that requires formal attire. He sets out doggedly after the stop momentarily to allow the to the higher attitude. Quietly, I thank OML for made the climb with him, some 2+1 and 3+1 Hong Kong Disneyland promo. From Wellness (Meralco Mini Alaska. Mid-May to mid-September brings sions available each time you Have the proper visas. objective and, come what may, park ranger to record our tags. May 20: Reaching for the the opportunity of making the with their spouses. After dinner, $371 per person. Includes round-trip economy airfare, Theater). Contact B. consistently beautiful weather and extended dock. Consider tours of Denali Cruises are multi-destination pursues it until it is attained. We hike at the pace set by the summit. We set off from Sayat- climb with him. He, too, has we had a round of speeches and round-trip airport transfers, hotel accommodation and Sandoval @ 631-6394 hours of sunshine to view Alaska’s magnifi- National Park and Mt. McKin- journeys that may take you He maintains a quiet demean- guides and by our leaders, walk- Sayat while it is still dark. The : HK Disneyland tickets. Book two persons on this pack- a look of quiet satisfaction, an awarding of the certificates Lopez Olympics cent flora and fauna. Get the most out of ley, Seward, Kenai Peninsula and through different countries. or of gritty determination, but age and the third person is free, or book three persons ing behind OML. Everything first part of the ascent, on to- knowing that he has achieved from Kinabalu Park evidencing (University of Makati, your trip by joining an Alaskan cruise! many more. Other tips for select- Consult with your travel agent and the fourth is free. you can see the bulldog stub- is uphill four kilometers to the tally bare rock, is still mildly his dream. Shortly, the others the fact that all 24 of us had suc- West Rembo). Contact B. Many cruise lines offer Alaskan cruises ing your next cruise: on applying for the proper doc- Call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 to 57 or email sales@ bornness in his eyes. Layang-Layang shed and ranger steep and requires some effort. from Laban Rata begin to join cessfully climbed to the summit Sandoval @ 631-6394 to accommodate your budget, age and/or Decide on the port experi- umentation and be informed of Our pace, doing the climb station. Sometime in the third On our left is the South Peak, us, till finally, we are all com- of Mt. Kinabalu. situation, schedule and preferences. Be sure ence you want to have. Do you the length of time visa process- griffin-sierra.com.ph. Look for Leanne Alvarez. 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By Bianca Consunji What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this June

LOVE reading magazines, but hate ety, K! Mag and its newest magazine Zinio. The easy-to-navigate interface lugging them around when you’re on Vault, which will join the ranks of top on Zinio makes it easier for readers the go? Try downloading them on a international publications through all over the world to access their fa- tablet instead and see how much easier vorite ABS-CBN magazines available it is to go digital. for download on their PC, Mac, iPad ABS-CBN Publishing has released and Android tablets. To preview the high-quality digital editions of its top e-magazine, log on to Zinio.com. For titles starting with Metro. The premier iPad users, just download the Zinio fashion magazine, which recently cel- app from the App Store. ebrated 22 years in the industry, marked Another breakthrough for the mag- another first with its iPad edition, the azine group is the CookEatNow.com first local magazine available in the me- website. The 24/7 digital partner of cu- dium. Loaded with special features, ex- linary enthusiasts, CookEatNow.com clusive behind-the-scenes footage and features 1,000 kitchen-tested recipes, extra articles, the Metro iPad app is one tips from fellow foodies, downloadable of the most popular in the iTunes store. cooking videos, personal menu plan- Also available is the Catalogue ners and insider info on some of the App which features exclusive photos of best culinary events in the Philippines. your favorite Star Magic artists. Not just for serious chefs, CookEat- Other ABS-CBN titles available in Now.com is for foodies, students, hob- digital editions are StarStudio, Metro ABS-CBN Publishing head Ernie Lopez byists and those simply in love with Home & Entertaining, Metro Soci- takes a look at Vault on the iPad cooking! ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS

By Maiki Abello

A son grows up seeing his dad as an idol, everything he ever touching your phone. It works like a before he starts his busy day. Kick-start this him, a Swiss Army knife will get him through wants to be. A daughter sees her dad as the first man she speakerphone, tells you who is calling and Father’s Day with a morning run! anything! ever loved and the one that all other men will have to mea- can be clipped on your car’s sun visor. What Swiss Army knife from Solingen Ray-Bans from LS Pascual sure up to. better way to show your dad you care than by If your dad is always Whether your dad is an athlete, a worka- Show your dad just how much he means to you on making sure he’s safe in the driver’s seat? All on the go, then this is holic or a traveler, he will surely appreciate a Father’s Day! It’s time to thank your dad eyes on the road with this gadget! the perfect gift for him! good pair of sunglasses to fight the blinding for just being him. Whether he is a techie, Leather shoes from Tyler Whether he’s the type Manila sun. Take a trip to LS Pascual at workaholic, beach bum, athlete or traveler, For all the hard-working to pack light or take ev- the Power Plant Mall and find the limited- Power Plant Mall has got you covered. Make dads out there, make erything but the kitchen edition gold-plated Ray-Bans. Owning a your way to Power Plant Mall to pick out the working a little sink, a Victorinox Swiss Army knife will fit limited-edition pair will definitely make him perfect gift for the man of the month! more comfortable perfectly in his suitcase. Just like your love for feel special. Bluetooth device from Power Mac for them. Surprise them The Jabra Cruiser 2 is a Bluetooth gadget that with a new pair of leather shoes from lets you answer calls while driving without Tyler’s latest collection. Wearing some-some thing from you will remind your dad just Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo how much you appreciate all his hard work. Think of back-to-school time as the start of Tutoring Club Board shorts from something new, with all-new school supplies, Sometimes, kids Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Billabong Contributing Editors to make this school year a better experience might need a little push to reach their full Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) John Rojo (Bayan) Just because summer is ending for your kids. potential. Power Plant Mall can help them Maite Bueno (Meralco) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) it doesn’t mean you can’t take National Bookstore with Tutoring Club! The tutoring center has Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) a family trip to the beach (we Power Plant Mall and National proven to be very effective and produces bet- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) are a tropical country, after all). Bookstore have a special ter students without sacrificing the individu- Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) If beachwear is something your promo! Grab a copy of Plant ality of each student. Benjo Sandoval (Wellness) Madison and Chocolate Schu Bar Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) dad will love, Power Plant Mall Magazine for your National Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing has got the perfect gift! Visit the newest ad- Bookstore discount coupon. Check out the Cam- dition to the Power Plant Mall—Billabong. The bookstore is also selling bridge satchels from LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Running shoes from Adidas a limited-edition Moleskine with “The Little Madison or Chocolate Corp. PR Group Want to encourage your dad to keep up the Prince” design. Schu Bar. They come 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Muji Telefax: 633-3520 pace? Give him a pair of Adidas Run Cool in bright colors and For feedback, please email rcruz@lopez- shoes, the newest line of Adidas Clima- Muji has a wide assortment different sizes to fit your holdings.ph. cool rubber shoes. Running of colored pens and pencils school needs. Carry Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph is a great time to to spruce up a boring around your notebooks, bond with your dad lecture-filled notebook. folders and laptops in style.