JUNE 2014 www.lopezlink.ph Happy Independence Day!

Search for Lopez Group

http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph SeeYolanda stories on page Heroes8. begins FPH: Powered FIRST Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) is ready for its close-up. The company, which marks its 53rd anniversary this month, has rolled out “Powered by Good,” an umbrella campaign to increase awareness of FPH and its subsidiaries among the general populace.

by good Turn to page 6

Lopez Group 1Q Bea takes Father’s Day@ on 3 roles in financial results…page 2 Power Plant new soap…page 4 Mall…page 12  Lopezlink June 2014 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink June 2014  JANUARY TO MARCH 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED) Net income attributable to equity Total consolidated revenues Dispatch from Japan holders of the parent company ABS-CBN net income First Gen plans to boost 2013 2014 % change 2013 2014 % change AMML pushes strong ties with ABS-CBN P7.925B P8.191B +3 P507.7M P626.7M +23 capacity by 1,492 MW Lopez Holdings P22.463B P23.560B +5 P1.001B P877M -12 up 7% to P538M Japan, US to deter China EDC P6.940B P7.138B +3 P2.698B P2.376B -12 ABS-CBN Corporation re- la, Tomboy,” “Bride for Rent” and AMBASSADOR Manuel work by China under way at Last month, a panel of se- FIRST Gen Corporation aims One of the new capacities to stockholders, said the 414- First Gen $494.6M $457.0M -8 $55.8M $42.9M -23 ported a 7.0% increase in its net “Starting Over Again” brought in M. Lopez (AMML) says the the contested Johnson Reef, a curity experts recommended to add at least 1,492 megawatts in the Clean Energy Complex MW first phase of the San Ga- FPH P22.157B P23.208B +5 P1.789B P1.029B -42 income for the first quarter of more than a billion pesos in ticket should bolster shoal it controls. that the government lift to its power generation capac- will come from the 414-MW briel project will use the most ROCK P1.368B P1.423B +4 P216.0M P254.2M +18 2014, amounting to P538 million, sales both here and overseas. maritime cooperation with Ja- Given the limits of the Japan’s self-imposed ban on ity within the next five years to (first phase) San Gabriel com- efficient turbine technology compared to P503M for the first The company’s revenues pan and the United States as it Philippine military in re- engaging in collective self-de- help meet the country’s grow- bined cycle power plant. available. quarter of 2013. The growth was from global operations jumped seeks to deter China’s growing sisting China, AMML said fense, a move Prime Minister ing demand for electricity. “It [the 414-MW power Puno said the Avion project driven by strong performance of 22.1% during the first quarter assertiveness at sea. needs to work closely Shinzo Abe is pushing hard. First Gen chairman and plant] will be the first of three is expected to help address Lopez Holdings attributable its film business, global distribu- of 2014, boosted by the inter- In an interview in Tokyo, with Washington and Tokyo AMML said he welcomes chief executive officer Fed- such additional plants that we power demand in the summer tion and pay TV networks, result- national release of Star Cin- AMML said the Philippines and to draw on their strengths Abe’s stance on the issue and erico R. Lopez (FRL) bared are planning to build, plus a of 2015. ing in a 3.4% rise in net revenues ema movies and the success of is “not a military power” and in maritime security. Japan sees no problem in coming to the plan during the company’s fast-track 100-MW project The additional capacities do net income at P877M to P8.2 billion, compared to P7.9B events such as “ASAP Dubai.” is “very vulnerable to more pledged last year to provide the aid of an ally “if there is annual stockholders’ meeting called Avion, which will be the not include First Gen’s planned LOPEZ Holdings reported P877 Unaudited consolidated to strategically expand their for the same period last year. As of the end of the first ABS-CBN president Charo incursions by China,” add- the Philippines with 10 coast really a compelling reason to and board election on May 12, first power plant in the country hydro projects in Mindanao million in net income attribut- revenues increased by 5% year portfolio. We believe their new “We are off to a good start in quarter of 2014, ABS-CBN Santos-Concio during the ing Manila needs the help of guard patrol ships. assist your neighbors.” 2014. using aeroderivative turbines. and geothermal sites that EDC able to equity holders of the par- on year to P23.560B from assets will provide new and 2014,” said Aldrin Cerrado, the Mobile, one of the company’s company’s stockholders’ countries such as the United Regarding the United AMML also noted that FRL said that the company In all, our vision is to build an is exploring in Chile, Peru and ent for the first quarter of 2014. P22.463B. Sale of electricity improved revenue streams in meeting States and Japan to help re- States, an ally the Philip- Japan and the Philippines is planning to build 1,342 MW additional 1,342 MW within Indonesia.

company’s chief financial officer key initiatives, had approxi- PHOTO: JONATHAN CELLONA, ABS-CBNNEWS.COM This is 12% lower than the P1.0 under FPH and equity in net the medium term,” said Lopez (CFO). “I am particularly pleased mately 300,000 subscribers. solve ongoing maritime prob- pines shares with Japan, the enjoy close economic ties. He in additional capacity in First the First Gen Clean Energy Puno added that First Gen billion in net income attributable earnings of associates, PDRs Holdings president, chief oper- that we were able to grow our net Ron Valdueza, head of Cor- theme park, KidZania, is ex- lems. ambassador said he hopes a said both sides can expect to Gen’s Clean Energy Complex Complex in Batangas City plans to put up a liquefied to equity holders of the parent and joint venture, mainly rep- ating officer and chief finance income by 7.0% considering that porate Services Group 2 and pected to open for business in “I’m rather alarmed at re- new Washington-Manila de- benefit economically through in Batangas City, while sub- between now and 2019,” FRL natural gas (LNG) regasifica- reported in the first quarter of resenting operations of ABS- officer Salvador G. Tirona. last year’s results included elec- Group CFO, stated: “I am con- Bonifacio Global City during cent developments, especially fense cooperation pact signed increased tourism, helped by a sidiary Energy Development said. tion terminal that will handle 2013. This was primarily due to CBN Corporation, were flat. As of December 31, 2013, tion-related revenues. fident that our company will the first quarter of 2015,” added after seeing photographs of in April will be a “deterrent growing number of flights be- Corporation (EDC) is adding As to the Burgos Wind imported LNG. First Gen will higher finance costs (+32%) at the “Our investees FPH and Lopez Holdings held a 56% The company reported that deliver strong results this year. Valdueza. some structures being built,” to China” and make it “more tween the two countries. (Ex- at least 150 MW in wind ener- Project, FRL said that “First need the terminal once its con- level of business units associated ABS-CBN continue to per- economic interest in ABS- costs and expenses rose 2.8%, We are undertaking various ini- International brokerage firms, he said, referring to images difficult to bully” the Philip- cerpted from www.japantimes. gy capacity through the Burgos Gen, through EDC, is al- tract for the supply of natural with First Philippine Holdings form well, overcoming opera- CBN and 46% in FPH. (Carla slower than the revenue growth tiatives to generate revenues be- including Deutsche Regis, of apparent land reclamation pines. co.jp) Wind Project in Burgos, Ilocos ready constructing this wind gas from Malampaya expires in Corporation (FPH). tional challenges in their bid Paras-Sison) rate for the quarter of 3.4%. To- yond advertising, as well as con- Credit Lyonnais and Maybank Norte. farm, the capacity of which the next 10 years. tal assets rose to P65.1B from trol our costs, and I believe we ATR Kim Eng, have included The Clean Energy Complex was just recently expanded to “This [regasification termi- the end of last year’s P58.0B, will reap the rewards from these ABS-CBN in their research now houses the 1,000-MW 150 MW. We expect the first nal] will give our country the while its equity base increased to efforts in the coming years. coverage and are positive about Rockwell Land net income Santa Rita and 500-MW San 87 MW to commence opera- necessary flexibility to source First Gen posts $42.9M P26.0B from P25.9B in 2013. “Our O Shopping chan- the company’s future prospects. Lorenzo natural gas power tions by end of this year and natural gas from the interna- movies generated nel, which we launched only ABS-CBN is one of Credit Ly- plants. These plants form part the full 150 MW by March tional markets and put us at par more than P600M in revenues last year, is likely to break even onnais’ top stock picks with a jumps 25% to P1.4B of First Gen’s portfolio of 15 2015.” with other countries in Asia, attributable net income for the company. “Girl, Boy, Bak- this year, while our educational target price of P52. (Kane Choa) power plants with total in- First Gen president and which have already built their ROCKWELL Land Corpo- increase from 2012. In March “We start off 2014 with the stalled capacity of 2,763 MW. chief operating officer Francis own terminals,” Puno said. FIRST Gen Corporation re- First Gen’s consolidated rev- Earnings were further ration reported net income 2013, the company began con- delivery of the Rockwell life- Giles Puno, in his message (Joel Gaborni) ported net income attributable enues from the sale of electricity reduced by higher interest after tax of P1.4B for 2013, struction of the third tower of style to our clients as we turn to equity holders of the parent decreased by $37.6M, or by 7.6%, expense at both First Gen and FPH attributable net income at P1B a 25% increase from 2012’s the Rockwell Business Center, over the Edades Tower and of $42.9 million for the first to $457.0M for the first quarter EDC due to fresh borrowings FIRST Philippine Holdings FGP Corporation on higher First Philippine Industrial Promos & offers P1.1B, and a three-year com- which is set to be completed in Garden Villas in Rockwell quarter ended March 31, 2014. of 2014 from $494.6M for the in 2013, as well as expenses Corporation’s consolidated net gross margin as a result of a Park Inc.’s revenue grew by pounded annual growth rate the third quarter of 2014. Center, Makati; our first low- This was a 23.2%, or same quarter last year. The Santa related to the development of income attributable to par- thermal performance upgrade. 23% year-on-year; however, of 24%. Rockwell’s positive perfor- rise community, 205 Santolan SKYcable: World Cup $13.0M, decrease from the Rita and San Lorenzo natural the 414-MW San Gabriel and ent for the first quarter ended Rockwell Land Corporation net income was flat at P21M, Rockwell also reported a mance continues in the first by Rockwell, in ; $55.9M registered in the same gas-fired power plants accounted 100-MW Avion natural-gas March 31, 2014 decreased by posted a net profit of P254M, up brought about by higher oper- Brazil live and in HD significant increase of 37% in quarter of 2014, posting a net and The Alvendia by Rockwell Catch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil period in 2013. The reduction for $295.5M, or 64.7% of the to- fired power plants. 42% to P1.0 billion from P1.8B by 18% from last year’s P216M, ating expenses. reservation sales at P12.6B. income of P254.3 million, an in San Juan,” said Nestor J. live and in high definition on Balls HD was primarily due to the lower tal consolidated revenues. EDC’s “Despite registering lower in 2013, driven mainly by the driven mainly by the growth in First Balfour Inc. mean- The Proscenium is currently 18% increase from last year’s Padilla, president and CEO Football Season Pass exclusively available earnings booked by Energy De- revenues, which include FG Hy- net income in the first quarter, decrease in the net income of earnings generated from The while registered a net income 67% sold for its three residen- P216.2M. It reported an of Rockwell Land. “We look on SKYcable for only P1,999. This exciting velopment Corporation (EDC) dro, accounted for $159.5M, or we are still optimistic about the First Gen Corporation on high- Proscenium and The Grove 2 of P110M, significantly higher tial towers. EBITDA of P571.9M, 28% forward to welcoming our new sporting event will be held from June 13 and the revenue adjustment of 34.9%. remaining part of 2014. EDC er finance costs and expenses and 3 projects. 53 Benitez, its than last year’s income of Rockwell’s recurring higher from last year’s P444M, and returning clients and in- to July 14 (Manila time). Replays of all matches will be aired its subsidiary First Gen Hydro In total, the natural gas restored Unified Leyte to its on new projects, and Energy first mid-rise development proj- P61M. income business reported a mainly driven by a 52% growth vestors to the Rockwell com- from July 14-31. Balls HD Football Season Pass will also air Power Corporation. plants contributed $27.6M to pre-Yolanda levels last March, Development Corporation’s ect launched last July 2013, also The electrical manufactur- strong performance, yield- in contribution of residential munity with these projects.” other highlights such as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, On a recurring basis, net the company’s attributable net while Bacman Units 1 and 3 are higher operating expenses and contributed to the improvement ing business made a significant ing revenue of P1.02B, a 5% development. (Nicole Reyes) SKY joins job fair in FIFA U17 Men’s and Women’s World Cup and FIFA World income attributable to the income for the first quarter currently operating. Later in the foreign exchange losses. of the company’s year-on-year improvement in its bottom line SM malls SKY’s Human Cup qualifiers and friendlies from June 1-13. All these are parent was $42.3M, lower by of 2014, in comparison to the year, we expect Bacman Unit 2 to However, these were partly net income. On the commercial due to the higher sales volume Resources and Organizational available exclusively on SKYcable. 22.7% than the same period previous year’s $24.8M. EDC resume its operations and to have offset by the increase in earn- leasing segment, retail and of- of transformers, as well as busi- Development team partnered last year due to the lower re- and its subsidiaries contributed the Nasulo geothermal power ings contribution of First Gas fice leasing operations grew ness transformation initiatives ‘Delivering genuine Filipino service’ with its accredited agencies to curring income contribution $29.1M in attributable earnings plant deliver an incremental ~20 Power Corporation (FGPC) on on rental escalation, new and in its manufacturing plant. On participate in the Labor Day Job Superb TV entertainment from of EDC and higher interest for the period from $38.7M for MW,” First Gen president Fran- higher revenues from capacity better performing tenants and a the solar sector, hearings fi- Fair activities of the Department Destiny Cable expenses. the same period in 2013. cis Giles Puno said. and fixed O&M charges; and higher occupancy rate. nally took place early this year, Aruga: Rockwell launches first of Labor and Employment. SKY For P550 per month, enjoy the best value for your money as and the tribunal’s final deci- and its partner agencies deployed Destiny Cable offers you 92 channels to choose from. It car- sions are expected come in the venture into hotel and leisure job fair booths and manpower in ries exclusive channels such as Cinema One, ANC DZMM latter part of this year. (Hazel about 20 SM malls across Mega TeleRadyo and Balls, plus Asian Food Channel, E! Channel EDC reports P2.2B RNI attributable to parent Velasco) AT its annual stockholders’ and Garden Villas will offer “Aruga means ‘nurture’ in Manila to invite potential sales and RTL-CBS Entertainment. Destiny Cable subscribers can meeting on May 28, Rock- 114 studio, one-bedroom and Filipino, embodying our goal agent candidates to join the also customize their subscription by adding standard-defini- ENERGY Development the commercial operations of cooling towers were in varying More importantly, we expect riod last year. well Land announced the two-bedroom units catering to of delivering genuine Filipino company’s sales teams under its tion or high-definition channels to their basic plan. Avail of Corporation (EDC) reported Bacman Units 1 and 3 start- stages of rehabilitation post- additional electricity sales As of the first three months Save the date launch of its first venture into the growing market of mobile service to guests,” explained accredited agencies. The booths June 16: the discounted installation fee of P1,000 (regular rate P1,599) a consolidated recurring net ing January 2014 and October typhoon Yolanda. Revenues from the on-time commission- of 2014, the company’s finan- Lopez Holdings the hospitality sector with businessmen and professionals, Rockwell Land president and received positive responses from for the main outlet and P356 per additional outlet until June income attributable to equity 2013, respectively. from FG Hydro also declined ing of EDC growth projects cial position remained healthy annual meeting, Rockwell Hotels and Leisure and traveling individuals seek- CEO Nestor J. Padilla. “The the applicants, and SKY and its 30. To add HD channels to their basic plan, existing digital Theater, 8am agencies were able to gather holders of the parent of P2.2 Consolidated revenues by P0.1B due to Energy Regu- programmed for the balance with cash balance at P14B. June 18: Management Corporation, ing temporary residences in Aruga Serviced Apartments subscribers may upgrade to an HD box for an additional in- billion for the first three reached P7.1B, or P0.2B latory Commission-mandated of 2014,” president and COO It maintained a comfortable FPH cash the company’s hotel and lei- close proximity to the Makati at Edades will be the first of several leads from the activity. stallation fee of P1,299 for the main outlet and P2,500 for dividends of P1 per common Photo shows SKY Recruitment months of 2014, 14% lower higher than the P6.9B record- recomputation of electricity Richard Tantoco said. gearing level with consolidated sure arm, by the second half Central Business District. The Rockwell’s several ventures into each additional outlet. share with record date on supervisor Ariel Montinola, Sales than the P2.6B posted dur- ed during the same period in spot prices for November and Inclusive of nonrecurring net debt to equity of 1.21 to 1 of 2014. serviced apartments will be hotel and leisure, which we plan To subscribe to SKYcable, call the Customer Service hotlines or ing the same period last year. 2013. December 2013 billings. items, net income attributable and consolidated net debt to May 29 The Aruga Serviced ready for occupancy by July to expand to different locations supervisor Windy Reyes and June 27: Lopez Holdings an agency team leader. (Dimpy log on to www.mysky.com.ph. For more info about Destiny Cable, The decrease is due to typhoon Partially offsetting the “With the return to service to equity holders of the parent earnings before interest, taxes, Apartments at Edades Tower 2014. in the country.” (N. Reyes) cash dividends of P0.10 per Jazmines) call 418-0000 or log on to www.destinycable.com.ph. Yolanda-related expenses increase was a P0.2B reduc- of our Leyte plants, our rev- stood at P2.4B for 2014, 12% depreciation and amortiza- share with record date on that were partially offset by tion from EDC’s Leyte power enue streams for the balance lower as compared with P2.7B tion or EBITDA of 2.91 to 1 June 11 higher revenues coming from plants, as majority of their of the year have normalized. recorded during the same pe- times. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink June 2014 Councils Lopezlink June 2014  couch potato treats Premiering this June HR Council SKYcable gathers top HR Council delivers pilot HR Insights sessions golfers, tennis champs Bea, Paulo team up for ‘Sana Services manager of Shell, and Catch 156 of the world’s top Bernard Pating, Learning and golfers as the US Open gets Development head of Energy under way on Fox Sports Development Corporation and Fox Sports Plus HD on Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon’ (EDC), to be guest resource June 13-16, 1am and 7am. persons. Sid Cordero of First On Balls on and so excited. This is the most - chal Completing the powerhouse Philippine Holdings Corpora- June 15, team up for the first time in lenging role that I’ve ever done in cast of ABS-CBN’s newest drama tion and Rome Momo of EDC ABS-CBN’s upcoming prime- my career so far,” said Bea, who series are Nikki Valdez, Bembol 10:30am, HR practitioners at the pilot sessions of HR Insights, front row, l-r: Ross Hamo (FPH), Eileen Tecson (FPIC), Karen facilitated the sessions. time drama series titled “Sana will give life to the roles of a feisty Roco, Francis Magundayao, Mi- D e m e - Ventura (First Philec), Isabel Cortez (FPIC), Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings), Jennifer Acierto (SKY), Gee The next HR Insights- ses Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon.” lawyer named Emmanuelle and an chelle Vito and Miguel Vergara. t r i o u s Johnson ​ Legaspi​ (Bayan), William​ Miranda​ (Bayan), Marco Padernal (SKY) and Rome Momo (EDC). Back row, l-r: Nad Pating sion is scheduled for August 13, defends his UFC 125-pound Directed by Jerome Pobocan heiress named Rose. “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is (EDC) and Caloy Salonga (First Balfour) 2014. Interested HR practitio- title for the fourth time against and Trina Dayrit, “Sana Bukas Pa Paulo, on the other hand, feels the newest masterpiece of Dream- ners are encouraged to attend. Ali Bagautinov in the main event Ang Kahapon” tells the story of two blessed to work with Bea and award- scape Entertainment Television, THE Lopez Group HR Coun- Services and Intergenerational identified through an online se- Possible topics include HR of UFC 174 in Vancouver. Lastly, women united by fate and by their winning actors like , the group that created “Walang cil organized two pilot sessions of Workforce. lection process. Mobility, HR Business Partner- ABS-CBN writer tops the Wimbledon Championships will air on Fox hunger for truth and justice. , , Ton- Hanggan,” “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” and HR Insights on May 28, 2014. Designed to be distinct from To provide inputs and guide ing and HR “Intrapreneurship.” Sports, Fox Sports Plus HD and Star Sports from “It’s my first time to do some- ton Gutierrez, , Maricar the current Primetime Bida series HR Insights are open dis- the Learning Series during the discussion, guest resource For more info about HR In- June 23 to July 6. To subscribe to SKYcable, call thing like this, which is why I’m Reyes and Susan Roces. “Ikaw Lamang.” (Aaron Domingo) cussions on topics relevant to the quarterly general member- persons and facilitators were sights and other activities, contact #Pinasmile contest SUMMER 2014 was particu- ery photo halatang #Pinasmile the SKY Customer Care hotline at 381-0000. HRs role in the organization. ship meetings, HR Insights invited to lead the HR Insights the Lopez Group HR Council For the pilot sessions, the top- are driven by the participants sessions. The HR Council invit- at 449-2148 and look for Yiessa larly memorable for Jay Klio ng todo!” ‘’ to shock viewers with unforgettable finale ics selected were HR Shared themselves. Featured topics are ed Ju Untal, former HR Shared Borbon. (Rommel Momo) Bermudez, as it was the first time Bermudez’s submission best- in several years that his whole ed some 50 other contenders “THE Legal Wife” has begun its every night and dominate online as family was able to take a trip to- and won him a phone kit from thought-provoking countdown as the most talked-about primetime gether. ABS-CBN Mobile. it enters its last two weeks. TV program, especially on Twitter. BySubscribe Dimpy Jazmines to SKY, get personalized service The writer from ABS- Consolation prize winners The series starring Angel Loc- And in the last two weeks of CBN’s Reality Unit uploaded Joan Cagampang of Bayan, sin, , Maja Salva- “The Legal Wife,” more hair-rais- KAPAMILYA, are you looking for ployee engagement program. their circle of family, friends availed, also gain a dedicated em- a “selfie collage” of his fami- Ghio Pascual of ABS-CBN dor and JC de Vera is set to give ing, powerful scenes are to be aired. a new SKYcable, Destiny Cable Until August 31, 2014, the and colleagues. ployee-partner from SKY who is ly’s Tanay, vacation on RNG-Legazpi, Kirsti Mallari of TV viewers an ending that will What kind of future awaits Moni- or SKYbroadband subscription? 1,623 employees of SKY na- The SKY ROARS program very happy and able to person- the LopezLink “Kapamilya ABS-CBN and Bernardine An- Hero TV releases class reveal a stronger, braver and wiser ca, Adrian, Nicole and Max? SKY employees will be hap- tionwide are participating in also calls on the employees to ally deliver to them SKY’s wow #Pinasmile Summer Vacay” daya of First Gen each received Monica (played by Angel). Don’t miss the shocking finale py to assist you with this, and SKY ROARS, or “Reach Out, provide the extra mile in be- at saya brand of service. contest page, noting that “ev- a cooler from Third Gen. list “The Legal Wife,” which premiered of “The Legal Wife” on June 13, af- Usher in the new school year with Hero TV more—and deliver personal- Acquire and Retain Subscrib- coming personal concierges Kapamilya, you can help in January, continues to rule its ter “Ikaw Lamang” on ABS-CBN (SKYcable Ch. 44 and Destiny Digital Cable ized service that will make you ers,” and this program entails and frontliners for the custom- make SKY ROARS successful time slot in nationwide ratings Primetime Bida! Ch. 44)! Your classmates include the romantics say “wow!” that all the company’s employ- ers they refer to SKY’s services. by contacting a SKY employee Unity spotlighted in of “Say I Love You,” the gamers of “Ixion Saga” Simply contact any SKY ees are to become full champi- This means that the customers now and stating your interest to and the characters of “Folktales from Japan.” “Say 10 films employee and ask him or her ons of SKY’s services, and rep- who are successfully referred in get a SKY service—and he or I Love You” and “Ixion Saga” air weekdays begin- Cinema One Global celebrates 10th about the SKY ROARS em- resent and refer these within this program, regardless of plan she will do the rest. ‘Enemy of my Enemy’ ning June 19 at 8:30pm and 9pm, while the group make it to CHAIRMAN emeritus Oscar ress and growth,” OML said. from “Folktales from Japan” arrives for class on year with new look, movie icons Newest ‘Kwentong Wow at Saya’ overall winners cited M. Lopez (OML) recently in- “Enemy of my Enemy” takes weekdays beginning June 27, 6pm. Rounding out Cinema One troduced the fourth arc of the off from where “Underestimated” the class are the heroes of “Digimon Xros Wars,” THIS June, Cinema One Global and Cinema One marks 20 years of icons Fernando Poe Jr., Dolphy Kwentong Wow at Saya “Eugenio at Heart” webcomic ended, with the introduction of “Eyeshield 21” “Hanasaku Iroha,” “Hetalia Axis draws the curtains for its 10th year of service in the Philippines, we and , among others. Originals fest is a story-sharing program in series, “Enemy of my Enemy.” a “mystery man” who was also a Powers,” “Legend of the Legendary Heroes,” “Major celebration marked by a new on- also mark a decade of stories and One of the highlights of the SKY that invites employees to The new arc puts the - spot Lopez ally. Season,” “Sailormoon S” and “Trigun.” For more air look and featuring iconic mov- people in film that, together with anniversary lineup is the televi- CINEMA One has selected the submit stories where they dem- light on the Lopez Value of “This arc underscores the schedules, visit www.facebook.com/myherona- ies and personalities. Cinema One Global, have made sion premiere of “Four Sisters and 10 films for the upcoming Cin- onstrated actions and initiatives unity as Eugenio Lopez Sr. value of trust and how my father tion. (Kathy Solis) The international version of the an impact on the life of a Wedding” ( June 7), Cinema One ema One Originals Festival. that wowed their customers. applies himself to the task of wielded it as a shining weapon number one cable channel in the detached from home.” Festivals 2011 finalist “Di Ingon, The 10 films chosen were Every month, the top Kwen- building “bridges that will con- against the maneuvers of a for- Philippines (based on Kantar Media) All throughout the celebration, Nato” (“Not Like Us”) ( June 14), those by directors Jay Abello, tong Wow at Saya stories from nect our nation towards prog- midable opponent,” OML said. ‘Ipaglaban Mo’ returns! launched its new programming to Cinema One Global will retell the “Tuhog” ( June 21) and indepen- Nash Ang, Kanakan Balintagos, each division are picked by the Atty. Jose Sison, alongside his son Jopet Sison, become a movie and drama channel. stories of Filipino heroes through dent film“Isda” ( June 28). Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Edu- SKY management committee, once again empowers Filipinos with knowledge It also unveiled its new look with its “Bayani,” “Team Makabayan” Cinema One Global is available ardo Dayao, Alec Figuracion, and the winners are recognized of their legal rights and obligations as “Ipaglaban the tagline “Saan Ka Man, Laging and “Mga Bagong Bayani” blocks via Internet protocol television, , Malay Ja- during awarding ceremonies held Mo” returns on ABS-CBN beginning June 7. For Kasama.” and feature five of the finest Filipi- satellite, cable and online though vier, Paolo O’Hara and Remton COO Ray Montinola (standing, rightmost) and other SKY executives fete the winners for February led by Wilma Aragon at the SKY office in Pasig City. and Braulo Batbagon (seated, 2nd and 3rd from right) its premiere offering titled “Hindi Ko Sinasadya, Said Ned Legaspi, head of Glob- no films in “Obra Ni Direk.” It will the worldwide subsidiaries and af- Siega Zuasola. The top stories from each divi- Yaya,” “Ipaglaban Mo” tackles children’s rights and al Content: “As TFC celebrates also offer “Kilig Block” and “Block- filiates of ABS-CBN. (Marianne The ABS-CBN-owned cable sion are named divisional win- all winners were selected—Hu- works so that comments about was bitten by a customer’s dog; the age of discernment through the story of sev- 20 years of the ‘galing ng Filipino’ buster Nights” as well as the movies de Vera) channel has allocated P2 mil- ners, while the top story among man Resources and Organiza- SKY services from customers though bleeding, he calmly fin- en-year-old RJ (Izzy Canillo), who accidentally lion for the production of the the divisional winners is named tional Development’s Wilma paying in the bank can be gath- ished his work before proceeding shoots his Yaya Miling (Shamaine Buencamino). films. the overall winner for the month. Aragon and SKY Visayas’ ered. Aragon collected these com- to the hospital to get treated. Don’t miss the comeback of “Ipaglaban Mo” this To date, the annual Cinema The awarding for the Febru- Braulo Batbagon. ments routinely and was instru- Aragon and Batbagon shared Saturday, June 7, after “It’s Showtime” on ABS- ‘Maybe This Time’: A definite hit! One Originals independent ary 2014 Kwentong Wow at Saya Compensation and Benefits mental in helping resolve them. the honors with five divisional film fest has produced inter- CBN. (Kane Choa) STAR Cinema and Viva Films’ “Maybe This Time” also stars Ruffa is currently showing in over 180 cin- winners was held in April. For manager Aragon placed feedback Her co-overall winner, engi- winners for February. (Dimpy national award-winning films “Maybe This Time” drew thousands Gutierrez, Ogie Diaz, Dennis Padilla, emas nationwide. (Mico del Rosario) this particular month, two over- forms in the bank where her sister neering technician Batbagon, Jazmines) like Jerrold Tarog’s “Confes- of moviegoers as it earned P20 mil- Marlann Flores, Zeppi Borro- sional” (2007), Sherad Anthony lion at the box office on its May 28 meo, Garlic Garcia, Minnie Biz Excellence Sanchez’s “Imburnal” (2008) opening day. This blockbuster success Aguilar, Boboy Garovillo and Jadaone’s “Six Degrees of solidified the bankability of the first and Shamaine Buencami- LAA’s Cycle 2013 receives record number of nominations Separation from Lilia Cuntapay” big-screen team-up of no. THE Lopez Achievement ted for Customer Focus, five by the screening commit- session has often yielded which entries will make traordinary service during (2011), as well as “Shift” (2013), and . Experience Valentine’s Awards (LAA) is revving for Business Management, tees, one group of experts surprises, with the commit- it to the roster of semifi- and immediately after super “The Dream of Eleuteria” (2010) “Maybe This Time” is directed by Day in summer and fall in up for Cycle 2013 with 50 12 for Operations Manage- for each of the six catego- tee members uncovering nalists and move up to the typhoon Yolanda (see related and “Ang Paglalakbay sa Gabing Jerry Lopez Sineneng and written by love with Coco and Sarah nominations, the highest ment, two for Human Re- ries. strengths and weaknesses of evaluation of the panel of story on page 8). Madilim” (2012), among oth- Anton Santamaria and Melai Monge. in “Maybe This Time.” number of nominations source Focus, five for Corpo- The committees will- re the nominated projects that judges. For more info, email the ers. The film is a love story about two “Maybe This Time,” which is since its launch in 2002. rate Image Building and 15 view the nominations before the nominators might have The LAA will also give LAA program management For updates on the festival, people who are reminded about the a part of Star Cinema’s The nominations repre- for Public Responsibility. inviting the nominators and glossed over or missed. recognition this year to at lopezachievementawards@ visit www.facebook.com/Cin- importance of being truthful to one’s ongoing 20th anni- sent 15 companies. Eleven The next step is for the nominees to a question- The committee mem- employees or groups of em- gmail.com. (Amy dela Rea- ema1channel. self in order for love to triumph. versary celebration, nominations were submit- nominations to be evaluated and-answer session. The bers will then decide ployees who rendered ex- Agaton)  Lopezlink June 2014 Lopezlink June 2014  Clockwise from right: The FPH board of By Carla Paras-Sison directors at the recent stockholders’ meeting—Chairman emeritus Oscar M. FIRST Philippine Holdings financial problems were very pez (FRL), it was time to let the Lopez, chairman and CEO Federico R. Corporation (FPH) Corporate heavy. It was more prudent to public know about “the common Lopez, CFO Giles B. Puno and vice chairman Communications consultant resolve business issues first, and purpose that inspires everything Amb. Manuel M. Lopez; A Group executive Danilo A. Gozo had just re- keep internal communication we do at FPH, and that is to uplift learning session; Employees enjoying the tired from conglomerate Ayala active to ensure engagement and summer outing in Mactan, Cebu; A shipment lives through key industries and Corporation in 2002 when unity toward business goals. of EDC repair equipment post-Yolanda; infrastructure that advance FRL meets with Cabinet secretaries on he was invited by ABS-CBN As an adviser, Gozo was in- national development.” the Yolanda relief distribution system; chairman Eugenio Lopez III volved in strategizing commu- Aside from in- Employees during the ‘Kapamilyarization’ (EL3), also a member of the nication, analyzing issues and troducing its various tour at First Gen’s Pantabangan-Masiway FPH board of directors, to crafting messages. His inputs associated compa- hydroelectric power plant come on board as an adviser to came as he saw them—hon- nies, FPH’s current the Lopez Group. estly—without worrying about multimedia commu- Top of mind the period, it did so without EL FPH... rate Communications adviser clip that shows FPH’s busi- velopment Corporation (EDC) And that fact will be true of us At the time, FPH parent any repercussions. nication campaign, Sr., who had been forced out of from page 1 Danny Gozo in order to flesh nesses and how they contribute are able to power the country Through “Powered by heading into the future as well.” company Lopez Holdings Independence called “Powered by the company by 1973. By 1978, out the FPH reboot. to improving the life of every with clean, renewable energy, Good,” FPH also hopes to This commitment to the Corporation was at the height In his mind, the Lopez Good,” reiterates The idea for such an under- With the Integrated Cor- Filipino. why First Philec produces the be top of mind among the nation’s development and adher- MSC was known as First Phil- of its financial troubles, - de Group was engaged in con- taking was already percolating porate Communications (ICC) “Our team, and our ad agen- components of progress, why country’s talent pool and the ence to the Lopez Values were ippine Holdings. faulting on $560 million in flicting businesses. ABS-CBN as early as 2011, when vice newly beefed up with the addi- cy, saw ‘Good’ as the thread that Rockwell Land pioneers living investor community. tested countless times through- With the restoration of de- debt after its major investees Corporation was highly president Benjamin R. Lopez tion of Deedee Garcia Agust- runs through every FPH effort, spaces where people can enjoy “We want to become the out Group founder Eugenio mocracy in 1986, OML took on were severely affected by the valued for its independence (BRL) broached the idea of a ines as AVP, the team quickly so we based our direction and an exceptional lifestyle, why employer of choice of top grad- Lopez Sr.’s (EL Sr.) lifetime: the task of nursing FPH back to Asian financial crisis. and credibility and, as such, major relaunch during FPH’s wrote up the corporate brief, content on this theme,” explains First Philippine Industrial Park uating students countrywide, when he fearlessly challenged health, while his brothers Eu- To Gozo, the challenge of it was naturally adversarial to the FPH corporate values, also “Our core businesses are ments in both the business and 50th anniversary celebration. selected an agency and deliber- Agustines, a corporate commu- creates jobs that keep families and for fund managers to take the dictator Pres. Marcos despite genio Jr. and Manuel returned taking on a situation that was any government that came to known as the Lopez Values: a geared to support our coun- communication aspects of the FPH chairman and CEO Fed- ated on the creative executions. nications practitioner who joined together, and why First Balfour a second look at FPH beyond the risk of losing everything he to ABS-CBN and Meralco, “really bad” proved most at- power. Meralco, on the other pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, try’s potential as it takes its FPH story. erico R. Lopez (FRL) later got “Powered by Good” is cap- FPH in early 2013. “‘Good’ is does everything it can to build a its improving numbers perfor- had worked for, when he led respectively. Within a decade, tractive. hand, had to be friendly with business excellence, unity, nation- place among the world’s fast- More good news together with BRL and Corpo- tured in a 100-second animated why First Gen and Energy De- better Philippines.” mance. We wanted to showcase Meralco through its Golden FPH was on solid enough Inspired by OML government so that its tariff alism, integrity, social justice and est-growing economies,” says “We are still a long way ground to embark on big-ticket the soul of the company and Age, and when he exposed the “I figured there was nowhere could be favorably acted upon. employee welfare and wellness. FRL. from being perceived the way infrastructure, real estate and the Lopez Group from where governor of Iloilo’s alleged ties to go but up. It was a perfect op- It took almost a decade, but FRL says FPH’s vision and Gozo recalls how the late we want to be. There is defi- power generation projects that it branched out,” Gozo says. to illegal gambling. portunity for a communicator eventually, FPH decided to re- values have always been with Eugenio Lopez, Jr. (ELJ) got nitely more good news going The history helped speed up the country’s While FPH sees itself as to participate in an enterprise duce its holdings in Meralco and the company “through two him to be a consultant for forward, and I want to be a wit- recovery from the ravages of a “challenger brand” vis-à-vis FPH—then known as that would move forward and let go of management control. generations, and they continue ABS-CBN when he left gov- ness to those successes, in much larger and more high-profile Meralco Securities Corpora- martial law. Primed for success get better. I was really inspired As the Group’s financial situ- to gather strength among the ernment service in 1988, and the same way that I witnessed Philippines conglomerates, tion—was organized by EL Sr. by OML (FPH and Lopez ation improved, communication third generation of leaders at was banned from being hired the low points,” he says. “whatever claims we would in 1961 as the vehicle to pur- More recently, it “ushered in Holdings chairman emeritus requirements shifted to address- the helm today.” in a permanent capacity by any FRL’s message to Lope- make are defensible, real and chase Meralco from General clean natural gas from Malam- Oscar M. Lopez) when he ex- ing external stakeholders. The Expertise in geothermal communication company. zLink readers: “We believe in proven, which are rooted in the Public Utilities. paya into the Philippine energy plained the situation to me in Integrated Corporate Commu- Gozo says it is an appropriate “I feel I owe Kapitan (ELJ) a bedrock purpose deeper than Lopez DNA,” adds the veteran Not only did EL Sr. and mix, anchoring half the field’s a meeting. Steve (former FPH nications department of FPH time to change the perception a debt of gratitude because he the bottom line, and that we PR executive. his mostly Filipino executives demand by building the coun- executive and director Steve and First Gen Corporation un- of audiences toward FPH, and helped me a lot. That stint at are anchored on the Lopez For FPH, like the rest of the proceed to run Meralco better try’s most efficient power plants, Psinakis) was also there. I said, der Gozo became a means to ef- internationalize communica- ABS-CBN stabilized my life, Values to sustain us through Lopez Group companies, wears than the original owners did, Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo…,” why not, not knowing what the ficiently structure operations and tions given that FPH is bent and I feel I owe it to be part of the most trying times. For us, its values proudly on its sleeve, the group was also so financially FRL says when asked to cite results would be,” he recalls. reach out to target audiences. on pursuing ventures in other the enterprise he and his broth- doing ‘good’ business means so to speak. successful that MSC was able other watershed moments in There was a conscious deci- Uplifting lives countries, particularly involving ers have nurtured.” succeeding while upholding Stresses FRL, who succeeded to start up a handful of new FPH’s corporate life over the sion not to be active in external For FPH chairman and chief its expertise in geothermal en- Hence, he is looking for- our commitment to our vari- his father Oscar M. Lopez companies within a three-year past half century. communication because the executive officer Federico R. -Lo ergy development. ward to more positive develop- ous stakeholders.” (OML) as FPH chairman on period. In 1969 alone, they were “I can see it as we build the the latter’s retirement in 2010: able to venture into lubricating San Gabriel and Avion power “If there’s one striking fact about oil manufacturing, construction plants that will catalyze the the history of the Lopez Group, and transformer manufacturing. importation of liquefied natural it’s that there have been many in- MSC’s expansion streak gas into the Philippine energy Seated, L-R: Deedee Agustines, Danny Gozo and Estela Dela Paz; Standing, L-R: Lorenne Alejandrino, Joan Santiago, Niña Terol-Zialcita, Rhea stances in our history when other was halted by the declaration mix before this decade is over. Helping build the nation through twin Tacata, Joel Gaborni, Gizelle Abcede, Hazel Velasco, Beverly Navarra and Evie Concepcion. Not in photo: Ricky Carandang, Suzette Zapanta principles mattered much more of martial law. While it con- I can see it driving us as we than the drive to make profit. tinued to operate throughout build one of Southeast Asia’s largest wind farms in Burgos, advocacies in environment, music Ilocos Norte before the sum- THE work of FPH to help tangible outcomes help ad- emy of Science and Technol- and scientific activities; recog- OFY—the youth ensemble of 1961 1995 2011 mer of next year. I can also feel products from the refineries PECCO and other subsidiar- in Tabangao is opened build the nation extends in dress the concerns of the most ogy; United States Agency for nizing scientists’ achievements; the ABS-CBN Philharmonic 2002 it propelling us in the same way On June 30, Eugenio Lopez in Batangas ies. But the regime refuses to Bauang begins commercial FPH celebrates its 50th particular to the areas of cli- vulnerable during the dawn of International Development; and building networks and Orchestra—serves as the 1969 that my grandfather brought Sr. (EL Sr.) forms Meralco free Geny as promised operations under its 15-year The 500-MW San Lorenzo year mate change research and mu- the new normal brought about the Philippine Tropical Forest raising awareness. training ground for musicians 1986 2012 Meralco to new heights; we will Securities Corp. (MSC, fore- Philippine Electric Corp., power supply contract with plant is turned on and begins sic education, through OML by climate change. Conservation Foundation; the In the wake of Yolanda, the from underprivileged fami- bring EDC and Filipino geo- runner of FPH). MSC aims Philippine Engineering and OML becomes CEO of Napocor running on natural gas First Gen acquires Brit- Center and the Orchestra of With this in mind, the University of the Philippines; center’s leadership and team lies. 1996 thermal expertise to new lands to acquire and run Meralco in Construction Company FPH. He begins settling 2007 ish Gas Group’s 40% stake the Filipino Youth (OFY). center has teamed up with Ateneo de Manila University; focused more on providing Handpicked from existing and the global arena.” the biggest leveraged buyout (PECCO), now known as debt, closing down subsidiar- First Gas, with Shell, Sie- First Gen (through Red Vul- in the Sta. Rita and San OML Center: Legacy frontline government agen- and De La Salle University. national and local government ensembles throughout the As FPH enters its second of that era, over $66 million First Balfour, are established ies that are no longer viable mens, British Gas and other can Holdings Corp.) wins Lorenzo power plants, up- for sustainable cies, leading academic institu- In 2013, the center started agencies and communities Philippines, OFY scholars, 1963 half-century, FRL expresses 1972 and finding the new way for- international companies, the bid for a 60% controlling ping ownership to 100%, development tions and organizations such to work on building climate- with necessary scientific infor- whose ages range from nine high hopes for one of the most EL Sr. launches an ambitious In September, Pres. Marcos ward for FPH. He also begins builds two power plants in stake in Energy Develop- and solidifies expansion The Oscar M. Lopez as the Climate Change Com- resilient communities. This mation. This has proven to be to 21 years old, are supervised enduring Lopez companies. program to expand Meralco’s declares martial law. He the process of reclaiming the Batangas ment Corp. (EDC) in the international arena Center for Climate Change mission; the Philippine At- effort focused on five key areas: vital in outlining new steps to and trained by some of the “I believe that the coming power generation facilities cuts Meralco rates, causing Meralco shares from MFI 1999 2008 through EDC’s exploration Adaptation and Disaster Risk mospheric, Geophysical and enabling solution deployment restore settlements, facilities most well-known musicians 1966 1993 years will validate much of the a severe financial crunch. The 300-hectare First Philip- First Gen through EDC activities in Chile, Peru and Management Foundation Astronomical Services Ad- and national/local government and livelihoods, and to rebuild and artists of the country. careful and deliberate thought MSC creates a Department Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr. is First Philippine Infrastruc- pine Industrial Park, a joint launches a major reforesta- Indonesia Inc.’s objective is to formulate ministration; National Acad- liaison; awarding of research ecosystems in the typhoon-af- To date, the number of and planning we’ve undertaken of Economic Research and arrested ture Development Corp. venture with Sumitomo tion project, Binhi: A Green- Rockwell Land is listed practical solutions that will ben- grants; conducting fected areas. scholars has increased from 40 2013 to prime our platform of busi- Development headed by Os- 1973 and Manila North Tollways Corp., opens ing Legacy, to establish efit communities, solutions in-house re- OFY: Singing for a better to 52 under OFY, and from nesses for success. I have no car M. Lopez (OML) On November 29, in Ho- Corp. rehabilitate, expand 2000 10,000 hectares of forests First Gen begins construc- w h o s e search future 35 to 43 under the prep club; 1967 doubt of the upward trajectory nolulu, EL Sr. hands over and operate the North Luzon Opening of the 1,000-MW over 10 years using prime tion of the 150-MW Burgos Borne of the vision of FPH while the number of OFY sat- of our bottom line in the years Meralco Securities Indus- his holdings in MSC to the Expressway Sta. Rita power plant and endangered Philippine tree Wind Project chairman Federico R. Lopez, ellite centers has also grown 1994 to come, but what is even more trial Corp. (MSIC, now Marcos-controlled Meralco Asian Eye Institute species 2014 ABS-CBN chairman Eu- from six to 10—providing certain is that our growth will First Philippine Industrial Foundation Inc. (MFI). The First Philippine Gas Power 2001 2010 First Gen begins construc- genio Lopez III and Gerard 270 beneficiaries with free always be underpinned by the Corp.) is organized to build foundation now controls Corp. aims to generate 1,500 The 504-km pipeline from In June, OML retires as chair tion of the 414-MW Unit Salonga to create a world- lessons, meals, transportation vision we share for a better and operate two 211-km Meralco, PCIBank, MSIC, megawatts using natural gas Camago-Malampaya in Pala- and CEO of FPH. Federico 70 of the San Gabriel Power class orchestra that would and instrument support. (Ha- country and a better world. One pipelines to bring petroleum Philippine Petroleum Corp., from Malampaya wan to the Shell gas platform R. Lopez succeeds him Plant Project​ showcase Filipino talent, the zel Velasco) that’s ‘Powered by Good’.”​  Lopezlink June 2014 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink June 2014  Ongoings On the shelf LGFI joins Guimaras’ ‘The Manila cluding noting noticeable dam- Francisco is an independent Group and sits as a member of commissioned works of guest Condition age, and taking photographs for museum, gallery and conserva- the board of directors of the artists Mike Adrao, Leslie de We Knew,’ documentation purposes. The tion consultant currently work- Angono Artists Association. Chavez and Ea Torrado along edited by Manggahan Festival reporting workshop will be facilitated ing with the Lopez Museum Registration fee of P1,750 with works from the museum’s LOPEZ Group Foundation workshop on by Lopez Museum collection and other private institutions (P1,575 for students and mu- collection by Juvenal Sanso, Erlinda Inc. (LGFI) recently sponsored June 5 managers Ricky Francisco and in Manila and Singapore. He seum members) covers materi- Bencab and Ang Kiukok. Com- Enriquez the Kapamilya Karavan during CALLING museum workers, Peter Natividad. is an advocate of preventive als for the workshop as well as plicated will run until August While condition reports conservation and has received lunch and snacks. Participants 2. It is presented with support Panlilio the 22nd Manggahan Festival gallery personnel and art collec- VARIOUS au- may often be a neglected as- training from institutions will also be awarded a certifi- from Tin-aw Art Gallery. (P. in the province of Guimaras. tors: the museum will conduct a thors, includ- Search on pect of documenting museum such as the ICCROM (Italy), cate of participation at the end Arago) The Manggahan Festival is an Basic Condition Reporting for ing Lourdes OML graces Chapel of Two Hearts and gallery collections, it has SEAMEO-SPAFA (Thailand), of the workshop. (Paolo Arago)​ The Lopez Memorial Mu- annual event in Guimaras for the Art Objects workshop on June Montinola, inauguration Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez for Lopez a very significant contribution the Heritage Conservation seum is at the (second from right) is shown with the scholars of Lopez Group Foundation sustained promotion of the island 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henrie Santos to the museum and/or art gal- Centre of Singapore, the Na- ground floor, Inc. during the recent inauguration of the Chapel of the Two Hearts in Site 1 province’s mango industry. Learn the basics of making and Milette Group lery. Condition reports, when tional University of Singapore Benpres Build- of Southville 7 in Calauan, Laguna. The 3,000-square meter chapel is the The stars of ABS-CBN’s“Be proper condition reports, from Ocampo, share written properly, may prevent Conservation Laboratory and ing, Exchange contribution of Rockwell Land and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Careful with My Heart” were evaluating and describing the their memories of old Manila Yolanda uncertainty and even the National Museum of the Road corner Inc. to the betterment and spiritual enhancement of the community. the guest performers during c o n d i - in this collection that is part lawsuits particularly Philippines. Meralco Av- BayaniJuan sa Southville 7 houses 5,000 families from Metro Manila who the celebration. Varied activities tion of social history, part myth, and Standing, L-R: Atty. Marlon Fajardo when borrowing Natividad is the collections enue, Pasig City. used to live along the esteros or lost their homes after typhoon Ondoy in heroes were highlighted representing an art part love song. The ground that (Lopez Group), Guimaras Gov. Samuel works of art or management consultant of the Museum days 2009. The students, meanwhile, attend Oscar M. Lopez Dayap Elementary DO you know a “Yolanda Guimaras’ cultural and histori- object, this book covers however is Gumarin, Buenavista Vice Mayor other objects for Lopez Museum. He also con- and hours are School within the community. (Nicole Reyes) hero” among your kapami- cal heritage and livelihood. The i n - bigger than the Manila of to- Cecile Gumarin and Jei-Jei Gertes an exhibi- sults for institutions, including Mondays to Sat- lya in the Lopez Group? He weeklong festivities included lo- urdays, except day: aside from Ermita-Malate (Lopez Group) with ABS-CBN artists tion. The the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centen- or she may be eligible to be cal product promotions, services , Richard “Sir Chief” holidays, 8 a.m.- and Quiapo, there is old and workshop nial Museum and Gallery and nominated for the first and and milestones in agri-trade ex- Yap, and 5 p.m. Avail of elegant Escolta as well as parts will cover Banco de Oro. He received his Be proud of our flag only recognition of its kind hibits, food fair, special events, (top photo); Termulo performs for the unlimited access to exhibitions of Quezon City, San Juan and condition diploma in art conservation MAY 28, 1898 was the date of No. 179, which extended Na- in the LAA! street dancing, merrymaking, Guimarasnons (right) and library resources by sign- Makati. (Vicente Olaybar Jr.) reporting from the National Research ‘Complicated’ the very first unfurling of the tional Flag Day (May 28) over Yolanda Heroes is a special nightly programs and the search ing up for the Lopez Museum Members can now borrow for paint- Laboratory for Conservation Philippine flag in Imus, Cavite, several days until June 12. 2013 LAA cycle recognition for Mutya ng Guimaras. highlight that “there is more to membership program. Members The Manila We Knew at the ings, pa- of Cultural Property in Luc- ongoing until following the defeat of the Thus, from May 28 to June that aims to recognize Lopez The Manggahan Festival Guimaras than its sweet, fiber- can borrow books from the lend- Lopez Museum Library. Call per, textile know, India. He is a founding Spanish forces by the Philip- 12 of every year, Filipinos are Group employees who volun- culminated in a grand show- and pest-free mangoes.” ( Jei-Jei August 2 ing section and get discounts on Ethel or Paolo to inquire about and other member of the Philippine Mu- Ongoing is the exhibition pine Revolutionary Army. Fif- encouraged to display the Phil- teered a significant amount case of cultural celebrations to Gertes) lectures, workshops and services the membership program. objects. seum Collections Management Complicated, which features the teen days later, on June 12, the ippine national flag in all of- of their time and resources; for only P1,500. flag was formally presented to fices, agencies and instruments made a huge personal sacrifice the Filipinos. of government, business estab- and even exposed themselves OML Center awards P7.7M “…LADIES and gentlemen after years in exile, promptly In 1994, President Fidel V. lishments, schools and private to potential danger in an ef- Ramos issued Executive Order homes. fort to help in the search and of the press… This is the tragic uprooted themselves in order to rescue or to secure the safety worth of research grants story of what happened to ABS- return to the country and help not only of fellow employees CBN since martial law….” in the massive task. THE OML Center has awarded One of the four UP projects vulnerability and adaptation or Thus began the speech deliv- Aside from ABS-CBN, also

OML’S 600 speeches PHOTO BY: PAOLO ARAGO but also of other persons; and Help PAAFI get kids off research grants to seven projects focuses on boosting water sup- VA tool related to climate change, those who mobilized, led, ered by Oscar M. Lopez (OML) got six professional proofread- prioritized on the “order of bat- that seek to aid the country in ply and controlling flood using the OML Center will fund the guided and inspired people before members of the press at ers and copyeditors supervised tle” were First Philippine Hold- the streets, off to school disaster risk management and collapsible rubber tanks, while project proposed by DLSU. and provided a strategy or Club Filipino in January 1985, by [editor] An Mercado Alcan- ings Corporation, which was still THIS school year, you might PAAFI is a member of Lo- climate change adaptation. another will create agent-based The Isabela State University courses of action to overcome just over a year before the ouster tara and Nancy P. Rodrigo.” under sequestration by late 1987, want to do the good deed that pez Group Foundation Inc. It De La Salle Univer- models on sustainable livelihoods project, meanwhile, aims to cre- 15 volumes extreme difficulties. of Pres. Marcos. OML narrated and a debt-saddled Meralco. keeps giving—help an under- was founded in the post-Edsa sity (DLSU), Earthquakes and for landslide-affected communi- ate models on productivity and Since the first set is now in The nominee must be a how the Lopez family was fight- But by the onset of the privileged child get an education. years by the late Roberto M. Megacities Initiative (EMI), Isa- ties. The third project aims to en- climate change sensitivity of corn regular employee, term, proj- ing for justice not only for them- OML’s personal library, a second 1990s, things were starting to Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation Lopez as the local counterpart bela State University, University hance indigenous people’s capac- and rice crops. ect-hired or outsourced em- selves, but also for the ABS-CBN set was handed over to the Lopez turn around and the leadership Inc.’s (PAAFI) Off the Streets, of Philippine International Aid of the Philippines-Diliman and ity to cope with climate change, Nonprofit scientific organiza- ployee, or Internal Job Mar- employees and creditors who had Museum and Library on May 15. was optimistically preparing Off to School scholarship pro- based in the US. UP-Los Baños received P7.7 and the fourth project seeks to tion EMI was granted funding ket, channel, program-based not been paid since the sequestra- Led by BRL, a 15-volume series for the fresh decade ahead, gram has sent 984 elementary, Should you wish to sponsor million worth of research grants calculate the country’s water for a project that seeks to main- and retainer employees, in the tion of the network in 1973. was given to the library, available with speeches like 1991’s “Bold high school and college students a student, contact PAAFI’s Fe from the OML Center. resources and how it can be af- stream disaster risk management case of ABS-CBN. Individual “The Truth about ABS- for everyone to read. Forecasts and Reality Checks” to schools all over Metro Manila Beltran at 415-9297 or email The projects were formally fected by climate change, to serve in land use planning. employees or teams may be CBN” opens Oscar M. Lopez: In his brief remarks, OML and “Transforming into a Di- through the donations of its [email protected]. recognized at the recent Award- as basis for a genuine program on These projects will help OML nominated. The Collected Speeches, the col- said that he himself was also versified Company.” generous sponsors, said PAAFI The donation is only P6,000 per ing of 2014 Research Grants and water resources management. Center develop more climate-re- moved when he received the Get a copy of the nomina- lection of speeches written By the turn of the century, chair Presentation L. Psinakis. child for the new school year. Updates of the 2013 Awardees in To help create a health-fo- silient communities in the coun- tion form from your HR De- and delivered by the chairman 15 volumes (with five more Chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and wife Connie R. Lopez (4th and 5th from left) with their children Cedie Lopez the Group was bravely ventur- Ortigas. cused and community-based try. (Perlyn Pulhin) partment or email lopezach- emeritus over 28 years, from volumes to follow to include Vargas, Benjamin R. Lopez (1st and 2nd from left) and Rina Lopez Bautista (rightmost) with Eugenio Lopez Foundation ing and diversifying into new [email protected] 1985 to 2013. speeches from 2014) and enjoys Inc.’s Margot Fragante (3rd from left), who came up with the idea of collecting OML’s speeches into a book businesses yet strengthening ties In mid-2013, Lopez Inc. reading what happened then among sister companies as can and nominate your Yolanda OML Center, KCh team up for LEEP in Surigao Regrouping the Group Hero now! Deadline for sub- SEVP Benjamin R. Lopez and seeing the results today. speech captivating, astounding battles, his struggles, as well be gleaned from the speeches missions is Monday, June 16, at THE OML Center con- KCFI through Edric Calma The OML Center vowed (BRL) and Eugenio Lopez He added that his vision for and inspiring, sometimes even as his triumphs. We saw the The speeches, conscien- delivered by OML during this 12 noon. (A. dela Rea-Agaton) ducted special modules on and by DepEd through divi- to support KCFI in promoting Foundation Inc.’s Margot Fra- the Lopez Group is to last for moving them to tears. heart and soul of a determined tiously compiled and culled period: “Proud to Play a Role in the fundamentals of disasters, sion superintendent Dr. Evelyn CCA and DRR in the country’s gante were thinking of a gift for 200 years, with the intention of She said that by reading person. Like Don Quixote, he from printouts by OML’s long- the Development of the Natu- hazards, weather and climate Fetalvero. school systems. (Carlo Carlos) the chairman emeritus on his setting the foundation and giv- through the speeches, one can dreamt and he conquered and time secretary Nena Wieneke, ral Gas Industry,” “Bringing All Calendar in Knowledge Channel Foun- KCFI’s LEEP aims to then upcoming 84th birthday ing values to employees that will trace the companies and or- these books will attest to it.” are arranged chronologically of Our Diverse Corporations dation Inc.’s (KCFI) Learning train educators in fostering a Save the date on April 19, 2014. extend the Group’s longevity. ganizations OML has led and Vargas added that the vol- from 1985 to 2013. Together” and “Our Goal is to BAYAN Academy offers Effectively through Enhanced student-centered learning en- July 24: 2014 CSR Expo “Why don’t you give him a “These volumes show what the advocacies he has pursued umes would be a valuable pri- Starting with OML’s now Prosper and Survive Beyond the following certificate Pedagogies (LEEP) training vironment. A special feature of Conference, Dusit Thani collection of his speeches, but everything was all about,” the through the years. It also traces mary resource material as they historic ABS-CBN address, the Our Generation.” training courses this month: program. The training was the program is the provision of Manila. Fee: P8,500 for this time make it better,” Fra- chairman emeritus said. “the highs and lows, challenges encapsulate the life of someone collection offers a virtual bird’s For students of history, Lo- June 5-6: Marketing held at the Department of relevant topics that a certain re- LCF members and P10,000 gante suggested, referring to the Broken down, the 600 and triumphs of the Lopez who is a nationalist, father, son, eye view of how the Lopezes pez Group employees and the Management Education (DepEd)-Division gion would need. For example, for nonmembers (Early bird first edition of OML’s speeches speeches included in the new col- Group of companies.” brother, grandfather and great- regrouped and rebuilt their curious seeking the secrets to Students flock to PAAFI medical-dental June 19-20: Operations of Surigao del Norte office in as Surigao del Norte is one of rates until June 15). Regular which was just a mere compila- lection mean that OML delivered In accepting the volumes, grandfather. businesses practically from the rising from the ashes ever more mission Students from Eulogio Rodriguez Integrated School in Management Surigao City. the most vulnerable provinces rates P10,000 for LCF tion. 42 speeches a year, or a speech a Lopez Museum executive “He is someone who inspires ground up in the post-People strong, more undaunted—like Mandaluyong prepared for their return to school this June by trooping to For rates, call Carol Taking part in the training in the country, the LEEP in- members and P11,500 for “…For this second time, we week for the last 25 years. director Cedie Lopez Vargas, and challenges us through his Power years, mirroring how the the phoenix that is the symbol Benpres Building on May 28. Some 200 patients got their teeth checked Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan were public school principals cludes topics on climate change nonmembers. For more info, wanted to make it perfect, so to Editor Alcantara recalled OML’s eldest, remarked that actions. This is the man whom country was rebuilt after martial of the Lopez family—Oscar M. and their overall health assessed for free courtesy of a medical and dental Academy reserves the right to and teachers from the province, adaptation (CCA) and disaster visit www.lcfcsrexpo.com or speak,” said BRL. “The volumes how the team that worked on the turnover was an emotional we are proud to call the chair- law. Many Lopez family mem- Lopez: The Collected Speeches will mission organized by Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. at the Lopez change course dates. covering as many as 50 schools. risk reduction (DRR) as spe- call 892-9189 are hardbound, font is 14 and the 15 volumes found the dra- one for her family as through- man of the Eugenio Lopez bers and executives, who had surely prove to be a valuable and Group headquarters. The event was co-organized by cialized modules. we used double space. We even ma that unfolded speech after out the years “we saw Dad’s Foundation,” Vargas said. by then started anew abroad revealing resource. 10 Lopezlink June 2014 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink June 2014 11

Sudoku “POWERED by Good”—no, it’s not a Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para superhero movie although we certainly Does your child won’t blame you if you think it sounds ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Turning Japanese column at kahon. like one. This multimedia campaign was recently rolled out by First Philippine Dear Rosie Holdings Corporation (FPH) to intro- ABS-CBN writer’s “selfie collage” of his family’s vacation as their need eyeglasses? duce itself to the general populace. favorite among the 50-plus entries submitted by kapamilya from all at the WTTBy Gerbs De Castro By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad And with Independence Day just over the country. Congrats to the four runners-up as well! Keep join- around the corner, it’s pretty apt to ing our contests to have a shot at some awesome prizes—we have NEARSIGHTEDNESS, far- Dr. Dato explains that a detected, the sooner it can be cor- have the 53-year-old company as our more coming up! sightedness and astigmatism, child is most likely to suffer rected,” Dr. Dato stresses. “They cover feature for the month. For it was We pay tribute to the “king of pops”—that’s your dad, of course!— collectively known as errors from EOR if one or both of his should look out for other signs, nationalism and the strong belief that this Father’s Day with everything his macho heart could ever want. of refraction (EOR), are the or her parents wear glasses or if such as misalignment of the eyes, the Filipino manager was as good as Book Dad for a Power Plant Mall run this month and watch his eyes three most common eye prob- the child engages in activities clumsiness and incorrect iden- his American counterparts that spurred light up at the sight of the cool gadgets, wines, snazzy cars and other lems in children. Having one that involve detailed work or tification of colors, as they can Lopez Group founder Eugenio Lopez dad stuff we’ve assembled. Happy Father’s Day, Pop! or a combination of these eye extended use of the eyes. indicate other eye problems.” Sr. (EL Sr.) to dream big and form a ooOoo problems can cause blurry vi- Parents should watch out if Asian Eye’s pediatric eye company to purchase Meralco, which was then owned by a US-based Amazing ang ipinamalas na talent sa pagkanta ng mga kabataang sion. their child sits too close to the doctors are trained to detect, holding company. Pinoy sa “TVP Kids”!—Letty Asian Eye pediatric op- monitor when watching TV, treat and manage common People are usually more familiar with FPH’s businesses, such as ooOoo tometrist Dr. Gualberto Dato squints when looking at far dis- vision problems in children. Energy Development Corporation (the second-largest geothermal I’m excited about the Yolanda Heroes recognition that will be given says: “Children rarely complain tances, suffers from headaches Asian Eye also offers eyeglass producer in the word), Rockwell Center and Power Plant Mall, and out during the next Lopez Achievement Awards. As a kapamilya, frames and lenses for children. First Philippine Industrial Park for those based in the south. With that time after Yolanda was when I really felt proud about being MORE than 300 walkers com- August Villalon from the prayers and gifts to the spirits about what they experience. towards late afternoon, feels Schedule an eye checkup for “Powered by Good,” FPH has summed up what it is and what it does. part of the Lopez Group. Kudos to the future recipients!—Tara posed of employees from the Energy Development Cor- of the dead soldiers. Since they cannot compare dizzy constantly or tilts his or your child at Asian Eye today! Chairman Federico R. Lopez and the Integrated Corporate Com- Thanks, Tara! I hope you can take the time to nominate a particular em- Lopez Group and their family poration (EDC) emergency As the walkers continued their vision with anyone else, her head when looking at ob- Kapamilya discounts apply: munications team led by Danny Gozo and Deedee Garcia Agustines ployee or team. Nomination forms are available from your HR members and friends attended response team discussed the uphill, they were rewarded by they think having blurry vision jects. 50% off on consultations, 25% expound on the rationale for the campaign in this month’s spread. or you may email the LAA program management for a copy. the Lopez HR Council-Lopez environment, safety and health the sight of Lake Caliraya with is normal. This prevents them “If your child experiences from doing the activities they any of these symptoms, get their off on diagnostic examinations,  Very Easy For almost a year now, we have been consuming bite-size portions ooOoo Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk reminders; this was followed mountains as backdrops.  like or even from excelling in eyes checked by a pediatric eye treatments and surgeries. For Easy of EL Sr.’s life through the webcomic series “Eugenio at Heart.” Thus Thank you for the write-up about my Mayon 360 expe- at the Japanese Garden, Lake by the warm-up exercises with Afterwards, at the assem-  Medium school.” doctor. The earlier the problem is more info, call 898-2020. far, we’ve had three story arcs dealing with the crusading newspa- rience. The exultant photo with the article is flattering. Caliraya, Laguna on May 24. Whiplash’s Trini Trinidad. bly area, the participants were  Hard per El Tiempo, the founding of the country’s first commercial airline My son also got to see the online version and With First Philippine Realty After the distribution of treated to a corned beef break- INAEC and the purchase of a valuable sugar central. What intrigu- he has been sharing the link with friends Corporation (FPRC) and SKY- bananas and mineral water by fast meal. ing chapter of the founder’s life will be tackled in the series’ newest and relatives all over. Maraming salamat. cable Corporation as sponsors, the sponsors, the participants Majority of this activity’s Answer to May puzzle installment, “Enemy of my Enemy”? The adventure for more miles and pushing the activity opened its curtains trudged a five-kilometer route walkers came from SKY, ABS- Solution, tips and For the kids who are going back to school this month, why not the running envelope continue.—Macky at 7 a.m. with an invocation consisting of minor uphill and CBN and EDC. 7 tips for long-term computer program jazz up their lunchboxes with notes or treats that will help get them courtesy of FPRC account ex- downhill pavements. The Japanese Garden was available at through the day? It won’t hurt either if lunch is anything like the ecutive Nanette Alajar. After crossing a bridge and built by the Japanese govern- www.sudoku.com treats featured in our Eats section—they’re so delectable you’ll surely Host AR Ticzon, SKY se- climbing some stone steps, they ment in the 1970s to com- weight loss success want them for your own brown bag as well. nior manager for Organization came upon a marble shrine memorate its soldiers who died Eats Congratulations to the winner of our Kapamilya #Pinasmile Development and Learning, led constructed by the Philippine- during World War II. W H E T H E R of jeans or using a measuring Summer Vacay contest, Jay Klio Bermudez. Our judges picked the the participants in the Lopez Japan Friendship Society. This you’re just start- tape, track your size regularly. Credo recitation and delivered structure is usually visited by ing out on your Embrace the lifestyle. Losing Back-to-school lunches the welcome remarks. Japanese tourists who offer weight loss weight is about improving your journey or if life, not restricting it. So be sure of a split whole wheat bun or pandesal with mayonnaise and Place the sandwich in pan, lightly spray the top with canola you’ve reached that you’re focusing on the posi- assemble the sandwich using the chicken salad and oil and add a heavy weight to press the sandwich. Cook the your goal weight, fol- tive and embracing your healthy butter lettuce leaves. sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread toasted. (Source: www.bonappetit.com) low these top strategies choices each day. After all, it is easy 3. Ham and Cheese Quesadillas to keep the weight off for a choice—and you’ve chosen to good. that second piece of pie, be healthy and happy! (Excerpted Spread mustard on a whole wheat Get moving and stay mov- keep setting weekly, monthly from www.sparkpeople.com) tortilla, then top with slices of The clash is on! ing. Shoot for at least three days and yearly goals to keep you Jarlsberg cheese and ham. Add a layer of baby of cardiovascular exercise a week focused and challenged. And spinach leaves, then fold to enclose and cook on Are you the ‘next great and two days of resistance train- be sure to reward yourself with Sports & Wellness a panini press or in a hot skillet until the tortilla ing. Sessions should be at least 20 good stuff when you reach your IT’S that time of the year again when we wrack our brains for is golden and the cheese melts. Let cool slightly, dessert master’? calendar quick and easy lunchbox fillers. Our kids can only eat so many then cut into wedges to 30 minutes each (which can goals! JUNE GET those forks ready as Lifestyle Net- ham and cheese and hotdog sandwiches in a week, after all. before packing. even be broken up into smaller Switch things up. Whether 15: PRC Fun Run, work (SKYcable Ch. 52 and on Destiny These sandwich picks are also filling enough for adult tummies, segments) with your heart rate up it’s a new exercise class, a 1K/2.5K/5K (PRC Lot, Digital Cable) launches the second which means you can make extra for those days when you don’t 4. Roast Beef Pita Pockets to 60% to 85% of its max. change in your workout, a dif- Manila), 5:30am. Fee: serving of its talent competition have time to go to the office cafeteria. Spread the inside of a toasted Eat the foods you love. To ferent recipe or a food you’ve P375-P500. Contact 735- “The Clash”! pita pocket with mayon- have a truly livable healthy life- never tried, changing things 1488 or 735-6933 The search, whose“Toque-en-ones” 1. Arnold Palmer Sandwich naise, then fill with thinly style, you should include small up regularly will keep things 22: World Vision Run, edition brought to television chef Shar- There’s Arnold Palmer the golfer, sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese treats (always eaten in modera- fun and engaging. After all, no 500m/3K/5K/10K/21K win Tee of “Curiosity Got the Chef,” is now Arnold Palmer the combination and store-bought coleslaw. tion) in your diet. one (not even those fitness nuts (BGC, ), 3:30am. looking for the next great dessert master. iced tea-lemonade drink and Drink enough water. Water who love to work out) likes to Fee: P250-P950. The contest is open to Filipinos and resident foreigners, 18-45 then there’s the Arnold Palmer 5. Cuban Sandwich helps support your metabolism, eat the same meal or do the Register at https://re- years old, who can bring their A-game to the reality show, with a sandwich. An authentic Cuban sandwich is aids in removing fat from the same workout day after day. gonline.activeglobal. frosting of charm and sprinkle of competitive spirit. To make, combine made with Cuban bread, ham, body, can help cut cravings and Track your weight. About com/Register/Checkin. After the nationwide search, only the top six dessert mak- finely chopped hard-boiled eggs roast pork, Swiss cheese and dill is just darn good for you. three-quarters of all success- aspx?EventID=1552302 ers will take part in the reality show hosted by Sam Oh and and pickles with mustard and may- pickles. If you can’t find Keep challenging yourself. ful long-term weight-loss 29: Fun Run with the mentored by the Pastry Alliance of the Philippines. onnaise, then spread on a slice of Cuban bread, Whether it’s adding more maintainers from the National Stars, 3K/5K/10K/16K The winner will gain his or her own TV show, P100,000 multigrain bread. Combine drained use pandesal weight to your strength training Weight Control Registry re- (Quirino Grandstand, and other prizes. canned tuna, finely chopped celery and onion, mayon- or a French baguette. routine, walking or running a port that they weigh themselves Manila), 4:30am. Fee: Deadline for entries is on June 20, 2014. For the complete naise and lemon juice, then spread on another slice of Spread a thin layer of yellow mus- bit faster, fitting more fruits and weekly to keep the extra pounds P450-P750. Contact mechanics and other updates or to register and submit your Clockwise from top: The delegation from sponsor companies FPRC and SKY, with SKY manager AR Ticzon (standing, bread. Sprinkle with torn basil leaves and assemble. tard on the inside of the bread, add all veggies in your diet or simply at bay. Whether it’s the scale, runtarantantan@yahoo. five-minute demo, visit www.lifestylenetwork.com.ph. 2nd from left), who was also the morning’s emcee; EDC’s August Villalon; The EDC contingent; Swaying to the beat; ingredients—thin slices of ham, thin saying “no” when Aunt Myrtle measuring body fat, making com Satisfy your sweet cravings with “The Clash: Search for the FPRC’s Nanette Alajar 2. Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich slices of roast pork (shoulder or tender- tries to guilt you into having sure you can fit in a certain pair Next Great Dessert Master,” set to air this September on Life- Combine shredded chicken, chopped apples and cel- loin), thin slices of Swiss cheese and dill style Network! (Kathy Solis) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline ery, walnuts, raisins and mayonnaise. Spread the cut side pickle sliced lengthwise. 12 Lopezlink June 2014

By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this June Beat back- ‘Chalk’: Youngbloods rule! Celebrate life and live young as Chalk covers Nash Aguas, Diego to-school Loyzaga, Jane Oineza and Ella Cruz. Let our fashion and beauty blues with offerings in “Back with a Bang” and “7 Days of Beauty” serve as your guide to dressing up. Want to know that good-looking guy? ‘Working We map out some strategies in “Let Him Know You Like Him” Mom’ and “Decode Your Dude.” From baon you can make in Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- minutes to tips on beating stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- morning madness—Work- droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. ing Mom’s back-to-school The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac special has it covered! We users can access Zinio at zinio.com. also celebrate Father’s Day with a feature on celebrity dads and awesome gifts for the man of the house. On the cover are Maricel and Anthony Pangilinan, who share their secrets for a happy marriage, ‘Metro’ showcases Filipino successful kids and getting through a chaotic day. talent and design Showbiz lovebirds in Metro showcases its love for all things local: cover girls Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez of “Asia’s Next Top Model” get ‘StarStudio’ their fierce on in Rhett Eala’s latest collection. Find out who the StarStudio features some of showbiz’s most talked-about winners of the 2014 Metro Retail Awards are, learn to rock the love stories: Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones, Luis Man- season’s must-have pieces from local retail brands, and indulge zano and , and and Mayor in the modern take on the terno. We give you a rundown of the . This issue is also packed with other 25 best Filipino designers of all time, plus the designers to go juicy “love” features, including the weddings of to for your style archetype, the best lipstick shades for Filipinas, and Yael Yuzon, Miriam Quiambao and Ardy Roberto, and more! and Princess Velasco and Dr. Herbert del Rosario. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By RJ Santillan III Make your poppa’s day POWER Plant Mall has Father’s Day all he’ll forget that it’s also a watch! Pair the activity monitor with planned out, from gifts perfect for Dad the Jabra Extreme 2 Bluetooth headset to keep work and play in to pampering and fun galore, making sync. Let dad have some fun with the Spalding SP99 golf set! this an occasion he’ll never forget. Slimbox Mini Cooper mirror speaker available at Digital Daddy, get set, go! Walker. Shine activity monitor and Jabra Ex- Get Dad his daily dose of favor- treme 2 are available at Mobile 1. Spalding ite tunes with the Slimbox Mini SP99 golf set is available at Proline. All Cooper mirror speaker. As he goes stores are at the R3 Level. For dapper dads through the day, juggling meet- ings and fetching the kids, get him Let Dad try out a pair of Bally 3018 A, black the Shine activity monitor that tracks rims with a wooden accent, giving it a classic look steps, bike pedals and meters swum. It’s with a contemporary touch. Or give him some gorgeously designed and so simple to use casual flair with Holliday, a leather slip-on per- fect for any outfit. Add a dash of color with Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco an Original Fit Performance Polo. Let him Executive Editor Rosan Cruz do business in style with the blue document holder. Dapper won’t be proper without the Contributing Editors taste of wine on the lips: get him a bottle of Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Chateau Lynch Bages or Margaux Alter Ego Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) to soothe the nerves and warm up the palate. Cherry Pineda (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Bally 3018 A is available in LS Pascual Alter Ego are available in Bacchus Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) Optical at the R3 Level. Holliday is available Epicerie. Traffic, Brooks Brothers, Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) in Traffic, while the Original Fit Performance Massimo Dutti and Bacchus Epicerie Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Polo is available in Brooks Brothers, and the are located at the R1 Level. blue document holder is available in Massimo DIY gift fair LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Dutti. Chateau Lynch Bages and Margaux The South Court hosts a unique gift fair to usher in Father’s Day 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City month. Visit the Design-It-Yourself Gift Fair happening on June Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 2-8 and get a thing or two for Dad—and maybe for yourself, too! For feedback, email [email protected] A pampering station for fathers will come alive at the South Court Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph as well! Get a taste of wine and appreciate the smooth appeal of Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph scotch on Dad’s special occasion. Wheels-loving dads will have a great time at the car exhibits around the mall.