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Lopez Group to PAAFI scholar On-trend in continue helping is engineered 2020!…page 12 Taal victims …page 3 for success…page 9  Lopezlink February 2020 Biz News Lopezlink February 2020  By Carla Paras-Sison Special Feature ANC’s Yang hailed as At the 2020 budget conference Continue helping in Taal Asia’s best news presenter By Carla Paras-Sison By Kane Choa

ABS-CBN News Channel thank you, Kapamilya, for all LOPEZ Group chairman Man- (ANC) anchor Cathy Yang was the support,” she said. uel M. Lopez (MML) asked top hailed as Best News Presenter Yang, in her acceptance Lopez Group executives at the at the 24th Asian Television speech, talked about the honor annual budget conference on Awards held recently in Ma- of telling the story of Asia’s January 28 to “continue reaching nila. growing economies from her out to victims (displaced in Taal Cited for her work on the homeland. and environs) with whatever means at our disposal.” Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and wife Connie, with INAEC Aviation Corporation president Benpres Insurance Agency EVP Beaver Lopez, ANC business news program “As a financial journalist I “Market Edge with Cathy am so proud to be the story- In remarks read on his behalf Benjamin R. Lopez, Lopez Group Foundation Inc. president Cedie Lopez Vargas and Lopez Inc. president Lopez Holdings Corporation chairman Third Gen Holdings CFO Jei-Jei Gertes and ABS- by Lopez Holdings Corporation Federico R. Lopez Manuel M. Lopez and wife Maritess CBN chairman Mark Lopez Yang,” Yang told ABS-CBN teller of that narrative and to News after her win that the be doing it with my Kapami- executive vice president Miguel award takes her “full circle” as a lya at work and my family at L. Lopez, MML noted the Lo- journalist. home.” pez Group’s efforts to assist vic- “From being a Kapamilya Yang’s award comes on the tims through ABS-CBN Sagip Festive Kapamilya and member compa- where I learned all the ropes heels of her recognition as and then I went abroad from Best News or Current Affairs nies operating near the area such Lopez Holdings EVP Miguel L. Lopez ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez Manila to Tokyo to Hong Presenter/Anchor at the Asian as First Gen Corporation, First gala Kong and back, here I am Academy Creative Awards in Philippine Industrial Park and a host of our contract artists, on out losing sight of our vision Anchor Cathy Yang again. Thank you, ANC, and Singapore in December 2019. Rockwell Land Corporation. their own, have volunteered to and mission to serve our Ka- THE first joint Christmas He also gave credit to “every- perform for the victims in their pamilya.” celebration of Lopez Inc. and one working together” for meet- own time or along with Sagip Saying “This, too, shall pass,” subsidiaries kicked off with ing targets set in the past year, Kapamilya distribution sched- MLL said the Lopez Group the first Simbang Gabi on Lopez Inc. Lopez Holdings Corporation even as the current year brings ules… We will continue to do would be able to “take pleasure December 16 at the Sacred KidZania Manila unveils with it much uncertainty. this with or without a franchise at some future time” in recalling Heart Chapel of Power Plant With respect to the expiring because our mission is to be current struggles because “no Mall in Rockwell Center, broadcast franchise of ABS- in the service of the Filipino matter what suffering we un- Makati. This was followed by CBN Corporation, MML said: worldwide. We believe we will dergo, I know we will stay true new snack factory “While we know that ABS- continue to be a trusted conduit to who we are and to our val- a formal gala on December 18 at The Fifth at Rockwell, with CBN can and will recover, we for our Kapamilya audiences ues… I am certain the day will officers and staff donning fes- cannot impose the longer-term worldwide for their contribu- come when we will look back to tive attire. view on others. The most we can tions and donations because today… and say, ‘We are proud The theme “Perfectly Unit- do is inspire confidence through they themselves see where their we stood firm to being in the ed” aptly captured the mood frank communication. We must donations go when coursed service of the Filipino, no mat- and camaraderie as companies model to all those who work through ABS-CBN.” ter the adversity imposed upon partnered to compete in de- Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc. and Lopez Group Foundation Inc. INAEC Aviation Corporation with us how to remain stead- As for the franchise, MLL us. We are proud we embraced lightful Christmas presenta- fast. Let us show them that we said: “It takes a lot of humil- our mission at a time when the tions and 13 individuals were are still doing our jobs well and ity to accept that we can do all cost to serve was severe. We are nominated to become Stars of consistently despite the ham- things right, and still things can proud we came out stronger, the Night in their most festive mering blows from the outside,” go very wrong. This is because better and more committed to wear. MML said. not everything is under our serve the Filipino whom we Lopez Inc. president Federico “Let us continue produc- control. This is part of doing love.’” R. Lopez (FRL) congratulated ing values-laden programs that business. This is part of the risk He thanked fellow Kapami- the companies for performing engage and inspire our fellow of doing things right, without lya for standing by ABS-CBN well in 2019. Filipinos all over the world. Let’s compromising our values, with- during this phase in its journey. “We’re always grateful to continue producing clean and be working day to day with renewable energy in the most Promos & offers efficient way possible. Let’s con- gifted, hard-driving people Benpres Insurance Agency InfoPro Business Solutions Inc. that rise to practically every tinue building smart light indus- SKY to fly lucky subscriber to challenge thrown their way,” trial and residential communities he said. and urban havens. Our situation Hokkaido Enjoy a fun get- FRL spoke about power- today is nothing new. In the past, away to start the ful, disruptive forces that are The play city’s improved snack factory offers a more interactive and in-depth experience I have seen the Lopez Group year right with changing the way people live pummeled to the ground, and SKY’s Go Hok- and do business, most especially KIDZANIA Manila delivers stories of fun can start—an sults while also integrating fun I have seen it rise again every kaido! flyaway climate change. another learning experience even better, more improved and in the process. time,” MML concluded. Proud to embrace our promo where a “The disruptions we saw in for kids in 2020, letting them definitely more fun Jack ‘n Jill “In our city, kids learn just mission subscriber and his the internet and mobile revo- discover how snacks are pre- snack factory. We made sure how fun life truly can be with Joachim Navarro, a music scholar at the or her compan- lution are nothing compared pared, cooked and packaged that everything is made more the adult role as they explore, In his remarks at the end National University of Singapore, performs ion will win an to this. In so many ways, suc- in its newly improved snack interactive and in-depth, from as they experience and enjoy of the conference, ABS-CBN Adtel Inc. during the dinner all-expense paid 5D/4N trip to Hokkaido, Japan. This exciting cessfully coming to grips with factory. combining the raw ingredients it through different work and chairman Mark Lopez (MLL) flyaway is made possible with Hotel 101, which put together a climate change will forever alter The premier play city contin- up to the final packaging pro- careers for them… After all, said ABS-CBN is commit- fun-filled itinerary for the lucky SKY subscriber. Subscribers just the way we do things on this ues to bring out the fun for kids cess,” URC Jack ‘n Jill senior it’s these kids who grow up to ted to continue helping those need to log on to mysky.com.ph/myaccounts, register their SKY planet. with more than 90 role-play- brand manager for fabricated shape and mold the world, and displaced by the Taal volcano account number or update their mobile numbers and/or email “Our response to climate ing activities and, at Jack ‘n Jill potato segment and mixed it starts with them having fun eruption “all the way to the re- addresses from Jan. 25, 2020 to Feb. 25, 2020 to qualify for the change… calls for very different Snack Factory, the young ones snack segment Ivy Tan said. as they do just that,” KidZania habilitation phase.” Go Hokkaido! raffle promo. The promo is available to SKY Fiber, models of production and con- will surely enjoy the entire pro- Through the activity, the Manila content manager Ikey “We recognize that man does SKYcable and SKYdirect postpaid subscribers. The deadline for sumption that span every aspect cess of making snacks. power of play also surfaces as Canoy said. not live on bread alone, our dis- registration is Feb. 25, 2020. Travel promo period is from March of our world: from clean energy, “We’re very very proud to kids develop a keener sense For more info, visit manila. placed kapamilya also need food 23 to 27, 2020. to smart cities and inclusive ur- show you a whole new world of of coordination and following .com or follow @kid- for their minds and souls. In ad- ban development, sustainable possibilities and a place where directions to produce good re- zaniamanila. (K. Choa) dition to psychological first aid,

Turn to page 11 TGSI Third Gen Holdings Corporation Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink February 2020 Lopezlink February 2020  couch potato treats ‘Love Thy Woman’ reunites ‘KimXi’ love team Biz Excellence Cinemo airs Rudy’s By Kane Choa Foundation headed by First Balfour chief pushes for talent development in construction movies via ‘Markang TWO families fight for love in By Dolly Pasia-Ramos “Love Thy Woman” starring Xian Daboy’ Lim, Yam Concepcion and Kim FOUNDED in 1997, Philip- the vision of PCAF focuses on terclass and the Construction ceptualized, implemented and who finished at the top of his ABS-CBN TV- Chiu. pine Constructors Association education for the construction Supervisors Training Program closed out, from preconstruc- batch in September 2018. plus’ Cinemo The series, which premieres on Foundation (PCAF) continues industry by providing train- (CSTP). tion, during construction and CPM is organized by PCA channel brings ABS-CBN on February 10, fea- to offer programs that meet ing and continuing education Construction Program post-construction. Participants and PCAF in partnership with back the mov- tures the teleserye comeback of workforce needs essential to opportunities for construction Management learn from the masters in the ESCA Knowledge Academy, ies of Rudy Fer- Kim and Xian’s love team. It also pushing the Philippine con- professionals. A 10-day masterclass, CPM engineering and construction Construction Manpower De- nandez via its marks “KimXi’s” first time work- struction industry to become Its programs gained trac- offers those involved in con- industry, including former De- velopment Foundation, and newest Saturday ing with Yam after her breakout globally competitive. tion in 2018 with the revival struction projects the unique partment of Public Works and Philippine Business for Educa- afternoon movie role in “Halik” and brings together Headed by First Balfour of its banner projects—the opportunity to hear and learn Highways Sec. Gregorio Vigi- tion. treat, “Markang Construction Supervisors a star-studded cast that includes president and chief operating Construction Program Man- from industry leaders on how lar, Philippine Contractors Ac- Daboy.” A to- Training Program Eula Valdes, Sunshine Cruz, Zsa officer Anthony Fernandez, agement (CPM) Course Mas- construction programs are con- creditation Board chairman Dr. tal of 60 movies Zsa Padilla, Ruffa Gutierrez and Pericles Dakay, Jorge Consunji Meanwhile, CSTP resulted starring Rudy will air every Saturday at 1 p.m. Christopher de Leon. and Isidro Consunji of DMCI from a memorandum of agree- Throughout his career, the actor, who passed away It revolves around a modern and, of course, First Balfour’s ment between the Technical in 2008, won two FAMAS Best Actor awards, Filipino-Chinese family headed by The cast of ‘Love Thy Woman’ with directors Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Andoy Ranay Fernandez, Dr. Fiorello Estuar Education and Skills Develop- two Film Academy of the Lifetime patriarch Adam (Christopher). He and Rey Villar. ment Authority and PCA. The Achievement awards and an FPJ Memorial lives with his first wife Lucy (Eula) flict continues to brew between This causes a series of events that tainment. The cast also includes After workshop activities primary goal of the partnership Award. Look for “Markang Daboy” every Satur- and their daughter Dana (Yam), them—a rivalry that spills over to will threaten their family’s already Jana Victoria, Jennifer Sevilla, and case studies on topics such is to create qualified, glob- day on Cinemo. while his second wife Kai (Sun- their daughters. complicated setup. Chienna Filomeno, China Yoo, as project execution planning, ally-competitive and job-ready First Balfour president and COO shine) and daughter Jia (Kim) live One fateful night, Dana and her “Love Thy Woman,” directed David Chua, Shido Roxas, Tim estimating and costing, proj- construction supervisors and Anthony Fernandez was appointed separately. husband David (Xian) get involved by Jeffrey Jeturian, Andoy Ranay Yap, Kimberly Tan, Mari Kaimo, ect scheduling and contract assistant construction supervi- PCAF president in early 2019 Even if the two wives have in a road accident. Jia soon finds and Jerry Lopez Sineneng, is Tori Garcia, Turs Daza and Karl administration, among others, sors needed by the construction long accepted their situation, con- herself falling in love with David. produced by Dreamscape Enter- Gabriel. participants are then required industry. Since its launch, CSTP has to undergo a competency as- Participants may be current had enterprise-based trainings sessment so as to be recognized and/or potential lead men and in , Davao, as a PCA-certified construction foremen, project supervisors, and Dumaguete. Arvey drops sophomore single ‘Umaga’ program manager. project engineers and field ar- First Balfour is also one of the ARVEY makes a comeback with The track is written by Rovic of combined YouTube videos as of The “masters of construction” (seated, l-r), former DPWH secretaries and First Balfour directors Dr. Fiorello Estuar To date, there are already 82 chitects from PCA member recognized training partners for his newest single titled “Umaga,” de Veyra, more popularly known this writing. and Gregorio Vigilar, with (standing, l-r) ESCA Knowledge Academy president Dr. Flor Varona, PCAF program director PCA- certified construction firms who will undergo 128 CSTP with a scheduled run in picking up from the success of his as Arvey himself, arranged and While he is currently a senior Anthony Mariano, DMCI Holdings CEO Isidro Consunji, PCA executive director Barry Paulino and PCA president program managers including hours of lectures and 640 hours its main office in Sucat and its Morris Agoncillo smash hit “Dalaga” which was re- mixed by Theo Martel and pro- high school student, the young First Balfour’s Paolo Sapinoso of apprenticeship. project in Leyte in 2020. Pilot week of ‘A Soldier’s leased last year under . duced by ABS-CBN Music cre- artist still finds the time to throw “Umaga” is a feel-good hip-hop ative manager Jonathan Mana- together catchy rap verses and Comptrollers’ Circle Heart’ captivates viewers rap song about a guy who com- lo. rhythmic flows. The realistic portrayal of soldiers’ patriotism and pares his admiration for a special The 17-year-old Filipino rap- Welcome mornings with a perseverance in “A Soldier’s Heart” captivated girl to “a lovely morning.” It also per is also the lyricist behind cheerful heart with Arvey’s latest Past and present members come together for group’s milestone anniversary Filipinos as the new ABS-CBN series constantly encourages positivity and being 2019’s hit song “Dalaga,” which track, “Umaga,” now available on led its time slot in its pilot week. Viewers tuned in inspired by someone’s mere pres- now has over 20 million streams various music streaming sites. (K. THE Lopez Group Comptrol- which the Lopez Credo was wealth and life coach and radio, to the prime time series from Jan. 20 to Jan. 25, ence. on Spotify and 50 million views Choa) lers’ Circle recently celebrated recited by Maria Fe Theresa television and social media per- with the pilot episode hitting its highest national its 20th anniversary and annual Galindo of Thermaprime and sonality. TV rating so far of 19.8%, compared to “One of general assembly with the theme Jonel Chavez of FPH. The last speaker was Catah- the Baes” (11.7%), according to data from Kan- Holocaust survivors rescued by PH share “Two Decades of Commitment This year’s assembly was spe- an, who was also a former se- tar Media. Netizens also expressed admiration for to Professional Excellence.” cial since past officers of the nior vice president at FPH. She aspiring soldiers Alex (Gerald Anderson), Elmer their stories in iWant’s ‘The Last Manilaners’ The annual group-wide ac- Comptrollers’ Circle were pres- discussed life after retirement. (Vin Abrenica), Benjie (Yves Flores), Abe (Carlo tivity was held at ABS-CBN’s ent to join the celebration—for- The anniversary conference Aquino), Michael (Nash Aguas), Phil ( Jerome THE last living Holocaust sur- and Lee Blumenthal, executive the world in commemorating the ELJ Communications Center. mer Lopez Group comptrollers was attended by Philippine It aims to update comptrollers Pearl Catahan and Ramon Pag- Institute of Certified Public Ponce) and Jethro (Elmo Magalona). vivors who sought refuge in the director of The Jewish Association 75th year of the International Ho- The Comptrollers’ Circle core team with FPRC president Philippines after fleeing Nazi of the Philippines. locaust Remembrance Day. as well as accounting, finance dagdagan, and former executive Accountants (PICPA) Metro Cary Lopez and Lopez Holdings Corporation president, Past and present officers and core team members blow Germany, known as “Manilaners,” Shot in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Is- Watch uplifting stories of cour- and treasury officers on current officer Marvi Marcelino. Manila Region chairman Ma. COO & CFO Salvador G. Tirona (4th and 5th from left) the candles on the 20th anniversary cake are opening up about growing up rael and New York and directed age and compassion in “The Last developments on relevant top- Other invited speakers were Teodoro Josephat Marti- in Manila in a new original docu- by Nico Hernandez, “The Last Manilaners,” now streaming on ics outside the technical sphere Rev. Fr. Glenn Paul Gomez, nez. Also present was former mentary series that is now stream- Manilaners” dropped on iWant the iWant app (iOs and Android) of accounting, tax and financial SVD, who discussed spiritual- Comptrollers’ Circle core team ing on iWant. on January 27 to join the rest of or iwant.ph for free. (K. Choa) reporting. The aim is to assist the ity in the workplace and blessed and current PICPA Metro Ma- Titled “The Last Manilaners,” members in their personal, spiri- the comptrollers’ group. Fr. Go- nila Geographical Area Office the documentary features the per- tual and physical development. mez is the president of Healing chairman Victoria Martinez. spectives of Margot Pins Keste- Gracing the event were Cary Eucharist Inc. and is usually During the fellowship, nbaum, Max Weissler and Lotte Zephanie’s promise Lopez Jr., president of First the celebrant at the ABS-CBN winners of “It’s Showtime’s” Hershfield, who were children Produced under Star Music, rap Kong Pangarap Mo” now has Philippine Realty Corporation Sunday TV mass. “Tawag ng Tanghalan” rendered Rev. Fr. Glenn Paul Gomez (5th from left) with the ‘Yanxi Palace’ beefs up when their families suffered perse- “Pangako Ko” is an emotional over two million views on You- and vice president of First Phil- The other speakers were the song numbers to the pleasure of Comptrollers’ Circle core team (l-r): Aldrin Cerrado of cution in their homeland for being ballad that highlights Zephanie’s Tube. Meanwhile, the lyric video ippine Holdings Corporation husband and wife tandem of the participants. As in previous Primetime Bida ABS-CBN, Jingle Hernandez of Lopez Inc., Lanie Caimol With former Lopez Group comptrollers Pearl Catahan “Story of Yanxi Palace” follows Wei Yingluo (Wu crystal-clear voice and impres- of “Bawat Daan” already has over (FPH), as guest of honor and Maribel Dionisio of AMD assemblies, Jei-Jei Gertes ably Jews. They are three of the 1,300 of Lopez Holdings, Mina Ubaña of FPH and Jei-Jei Gertes and Ramon Pagdagdagan and former executive officer sive vocal range and captures a three million views. keynote speaker, and Salvador Love Consultants for Families acted as host of the event. Jinyan) as she enters the Forbidden City to uncover Jews who found a safe haven in the of Third Generation Holdings Marvi Marcelino the truth behind her sister’s death. She learns that Philippines through Pres. Manuel person’s devotion to a loved one Zephanie performs regularly G. Tirona, president, chief op- and Couples and Dr. Allan On its 20th anniversary, the the emperor’s brother and the empress’ brother are L. Quezon’s open-door policy—a through the promise of an ever- on “ASAP Natin ‘To” and is part erating officer and chief finan- Dionisio of The Medical City’s Comptrollers’ Circle continu- connected to the case. Using this as her motivation, little- known story in history lasting love. of the group J.E.Z. along with cial officer of Lopez Holdings toxicology service department. ously aims to maintain high- she rises through the ranks in the harem and earns depicted in the film “Quezon’s “Pangako Ko” follows the suc- “Tawag ng Tanghalan” champion Corporation, who gave the The couple, together with their quality financial reporting the love of the emperor. The 70-episode story has Game.” Zephanie Dimaranan cess of her debut single, “Panga- Janine Berdin and “The Voice opening remarks. daughter, presented the exciting while promoting work-life bal- been viewed online more than 15 billion times and Aside from the Manilaners’ sto- rap Kong Pangarap Mo,” and her Kids” champion Elha Nympha. The program started with the topic “Dating Tips and Flirting ance among its members. The earned the reputation of being the most “googled” ries, the docu also offers historical ZEPHANIE Dimaranan has rendition of Ebe Dancel’s “Bawat Fulfill your heart’s promise and doxology led by Cindy Salud with Finesse for Singles and Comptrollers’ Circle core team show in the world on its first airing. Venture into insights from Dr. Sharon Delmen- released her newest single titled Daan” which was used as a sub- listen to Zephanie’s newest single, of InfoPro Business Solutions Married.” The next topic was is composed of Gertes, Jingle the “Story of Yanxi Palace” after “A Soldier’s Heart” do, Dr. Jose Tirol and Dr. Ricardo “Pangako Ko,” her third offering theme song in the recent series “Pangako Ko” on Spotify, YouTube Inc. This was followed by the “Cash Course: How to Handle Hernandez, Lanie Caimol, on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida! Jose, Filipino scholars who are sub- since winning in “Idol Philip- “The Killer Bride.” and other digital music streaming national anthem with Marjorie Money Instead of Money Han- Mina Ubaña and Aldrin Cer- ject-matter experts on the topic, pines.” The music video of “Panga- sites. (K. Choa) Salanga of First Balfour, after dling You” by Chinkee Tan, a rado. The Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle celebrates two decades of commitment to professional excellence  Lopezlink February 2020 Lopezlink February 2020  Speakers/Guests

IBM Philippines president and GM Aileen Judan-Jiao Cooee Inc. cofounder Pia Buckham L-R: Lopez HR Council chairperson Cedie Lopez Vargas; EDC HR head Beth Nasol; FPH/First Gen OD and talent acquisition head Ma. Cecilia Batalla; Ayie Volpane of FPH leads the KapareWho segment; Attendees take a selfie with BoyBandPH member Joao Constancia

Cornerstone Performance Inc. board chairman Denis Dexcom HR director Michelle Garcia Nixon

L-R: Summit participants in a deep discussion; The biggest gathering for HR personnel is also an opportunity to catch up with counterparts from other Lopez Group companies; Loosening up before tackling the activities for the day; Engrossing topics were tackled; “The Voice Kids” Season 2 champion Elha Nympha

LOPEZ... In this emerging scenario, in an always-changing setting. ability, the summit highlighted First Gen Corporation and strong push for technology opportunities for actual human tor Michelle Garcia and Sitel remarks was EDC HR head from page 1 it is becoming clear that With the theme “Heart and 5its importance as a means of First Philippine Holdings Cor- in the Lopez Group, such as interaction in companies. Philippines chief HR officer Beth Nasol. Nasol imparted “This is why our focus for Haidee Enriquez. some practical advice to the there is no “one size fits all” Relevance: Creating Impact humanizing the workplace. poration (FPH). the introduction and eventual Through Personalization,” the Likewise, the gathering show- In her welcome remarks, use of the Workday Human this summit is to have increased Colorful picture attendees on keeping one’s AS businesses continue to approach—and that agile rapidly evolve and inno- Lopez Group HR Council and cased companies that have Lopez HR Council chairper- Capital Management platform awareness about the impor- More sharings awaited the “personal touch” in the work- and personalized solutions tance of personalization, so we participants in the afternoon as place. These include practicing vate, and as today’s work- the summit organizers aimed to successfully integrated their son Mercedes “Cedie” Lopez by companies under FPH, and are indeed needed. increase awareness of the im- sustainability programs to drive Vargas (MLV) recognized that the growing use of e-learning will have a chance to learn how Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philip- mindfulness by being attentive force becomes increasingly The 2019 Lopez Learn- portance of personalization in a employee engagement. the current business environ- courses in an ever-increasing this concern is being addressed pines Inc. vice president John- to what is happening in the diversified, finding the best ing Synergy Summit, which technologically-enabled world. The Lopez Group com- ment is fast becoming more number of Kapamilya compa- through programs such as em- son Ongking painted a colorful present, practicing empathy to ways for each unique in- was held at Rockwell Business Importance of sustain- panies that were the sponsors technology-driven. nies. ployee engagement,” she said. picture of how his company get the best results from work- dividual to contribute, be Center on November 22, 2019, ability and lead organizers of the 2019 Push for technology MLV however warned that Seasoned industry drove employee engagement place interactions and taking engaged and not be left be- recognized and tackled this is- Aligned also with the Lo- summit were Energy Devel- She cited in her message growing dependence on tech- experts by way of personalized sustain- responsibility in recognizing hind should be given focus. sue of finding personalization pez Group thrust of sustain- opment Corporation (EDC), a number of examples of the nology may also lead to reduced The summit proper boasted ability programs. Coca-Cola areas for improvement in per- a lineup of seasoned industry Philippines vice president and sonalization and fostering open experts to share their expertise chief people officer Drew Fer- communication towards build- Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines Inc. VP Johnson Sitel Philippines chief HR officer Haidee Enriquez Ongking Meet the team and knowledge on personaliza- nandez, meanwhile, shared how ing and strengthening relation- IN 1999, then Lopez Group and Reynaldo Sarmenta of companies. The HR Council together employees, leaders integration workshops that Jazmines and Bulak Acierto of tion and other emerging trends Coke takes care of its people’s ships. chairman (now chairman First Philippine Holdings holds regular meetings and and industry experts to discuss identified and formally set , Jun Lizardo and to the Lopez Group employees welfare and well-being. The personalized aspect of emeritus) Oscar M. Lopez Corporation (FPH), Pinky activities to foster collabora- relevant topics, discover new the Lopez Values. The work- Kat Seballo of First Philip- and guests. ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- the summit was also felt during (OML) organized the HR Diokno of Lopez Holdings tion, efficiencies and sharing ideas and exchange informa- shops were attended by busi- pine Industrial Park, Estela IBM Philippines president pamilya Foundation Inc. cluster the celebrity performances and Council, asking ABS-CBN Corporation (LPZ), Mabelle of best HR practices among tion. ness unit presidents, chief Dasmariñas of Rockwell Land and general manager Aileen manager Mik Dizon showcased post-event cocktails. “The Voice Logistics head Mercedes Ramos of Lopez Inc., Shirley the various Lopez Group Aside from focusing on operating officers, company Corporation, Cay Marbella of Judan-Jiao spoke about person- the inspiring story of Lola Say- Kids” Season 2 grand cham- “Cedie” Lopez Vargas (MLV) Hombrebueno of First Gen companies. There are also pro- HR-related activities, the HR directors and members of the Lopez Inc. and Yiessa Borbon alization in the Philippine and ong Surf Camp, an achievement pion Elha Nympha wowed to chair it. This would be Corporation, Jig Yan of First grams the HR Council hosts Council also takes an active Lopez family. Their collabo- of LPZ. Sidney Cordero of global context, while sharing which was recognized with a everyone with her singing voice the first of MLV’s multiple Philec, Loida Martinez of to deepen understanding role as the co-organizer of the ration resulted in the distinct First Gen and Ross Hamo of some impressive technology- Lopez Achievement Award for at the opening of the summit. group-wide assignments go- Bayan, Lea Wong of Tollways and promote the continuous monthly Walk the Talk series definition of the seven Lopez FPH are also active supporters enabled best practices in her Public Responsibility in 2019. Meanwhile, during the fellow- ing forward, to include Management Corporation, learning of its members, such which is a legacy wellness Values that we know and re- of the core team, on call and company. Cooee Inc. cofounder Rounding out the day’s ship night which was hosted heading and Barbara Reyes of SKY Cable, as its general membership initiative of OML, as well as cite in corporate events and ready to help out as needed. Pia Buckham next gave an speakers, 163 pro- by DJ Jai Ho and FPH’s Ayie Library and Lopez Group Caloy Salonga of Maynilad meetings and HR Insights other various wellness, em- gatherings. As our respective compa- enriching talk about conversa- gram director Jing Castañeda Volpane, the employees in at- Foundation Inc. Water and Art Florentin of sessions. ployee volunteerism and CSR The current members of nies continue marching toward tions on being human. talked about the challenges, tendance cheered for their col- HR leaders of the vari- Meralco. A key platform of the HR initiatives. the HR Council core team are the future, the Lopez Group The relevance of the topic successes and continuing efforts leagues who joined the Lopez ous group companies sup- Subsequently, the HR Council is the Lopez Learning It was in 2009 and 2010 Beth Nasol of Energy Devel- HR Council will remain a of personalization was further of the Bantay Bata program. Group KapareWho contest, ported MLV by comprising Council became a larger clus- Synergy Summit, an annual when 28 HR Council rep- opment Corporation, Caloy major partner in the develop- discussed during a panel session Practicing mindfulness, competed against each other the HR Council core team, ter of 200 HR practitioners event involving all the Lopez resentatives from 17 Lopez Salonga of First Balfour, Bun- ment, engagement and overall with Cornerstone Performance empathy in a pub quiz and watched the Coca-Cola Philippines VP Drew Bantay Bata 163 program director as follows: Beth Canlas from different Lopez Group Group companies that brings Group companies conducted ny Gerochi of FPH, Dimpy wellness of our employees. Inc. board chairman Denis Giving the last word during thrilling performance of Boy- Fernandez ALKFI cluster manager Mik Dizon Jing Castañeda Nixon, Dexcom HR direc- the summit with her closing bandPH. (Dimpy Jazmines)  Lopezlink February 2020 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink February 2020  Fighting child malnutrition Ongoings By Briel Lising with Alaska Milk Lopez Arts Initiative By Carissa Reyno spotlights restored classics ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines in free film screenings die every day because of mal- nutrition. This is one of the PASS the popcorn as the Lopez Fringe Festival, on the other fresh dialogue about the films’ reasons Alaska Milk Corpora- Arts Initiative (LAI) shows hand, is part of a global network artistry and themes. tion supports the advocacy of three classic films for free as part of independent art festivals that The Lopez Arts Initiative ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- of the Fringe Festival this year. provides platforms to unique film screenings are free of charge lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI)- A combined effort of the Lopez talents and perspectives. and will be held on February 20 Bantay Bata 163 in taking Museum and Library, ABS- The LAI’s first offering as (“Ibong Adarna”), February 27 care of the welfare of Filipino CBN Film Archives and Ang a part of the festival is a lineup (“Biyaya ng Lupa”) and March Misyon, the film screening is the of notable Filipino classics: 5 (“Karnal”) at Pineapple Lab children. The two entities have ALKFI managing director Susan Afan and Bantay Bata 163 program director first project of the new initiative. “Ibong Adarna” (1941), “Biyaya (6053 R. Palma St., Poblacion, ABS-CBN harnesses the efforts of employees, artists, programs, subsidiaries in its wide-ranging campaign sealed a partnership to provide Jing Castañeda (4th and 5th from left) with Alaska Milk officials during the milk products to the kids at agreement signing The LAI was established in ng Lupa” (1959) and “Karnal” Makati). Films start at 7 p.m. Children’s Village. late 2019 with the aspiration of (1983). By presenting the and will be followed by short Atty. Maria Angela Es- mately dying because this basic “We are very happy to be designing meaningful collabor- newly restored films, the - Lo talks. For updates, please log ABS-CBN reaches quivel, corporate affairs director need of health and nutrition is having this partnership with ative programs to make culture pez Arts Initiative and venue on to the Lopez Museum and of Alaska Milk, noted that one not being addressed.” Alaska Corporation. They are and the arts more accessible to partner Pineapple Lab hope Library’s Facebook page or email of the basic rights of a child is As an organization that em- really considering the children’s the public. that the screenings will spark [email protected]. out to evacuees via survival and that it is something powers proper education and welfare. We are looking for a By Dulce Festin-Baybay that should be given full atten- adequate nutrition to children long-term partnership as well Seeds of Hope tion. for them to reach their goals, because many of the problems ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’ “If you look at promoting this act from Alaska plays a that we have including nutri- children’s rights you also need significant role in helping them tion are more long term. So, it’s NO evacuee will be left behind. help of ABS-CBN employees, a hundred evacuation centers to focus on the more basic one make these dreams possible. nice to partner with an orga- Jay Tumanda: Engineered for success This is the promise of ABS- artists, programs and subsidiar- through ABS-CBN Lingkod which is just to survive—the Susan Afan, ALKFI man- nization that thinks long-term survival rights of the child. It aging director, expressed her just like we do for the welfare HERE is the story of one of knowledge of how life works, insurance company. I also took CBN as it launches the “Tu- ies. Kapamilya Foundation Inc.’s Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation but as time went by, I realized my postgraduate degree in engi- long-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, It has an information cam- (ALKFI) humanitarian assis- seems ironic when you work gratitude for the support and of the Filipino children,” Afan with children who are ulti- generosity of Alaska Milk. said. Inc.’s (PAAFI) successful scholars, that education does not make neering through a DOST [De- which aims to unite the nation paign to be led by Kim Atienza, tance arm. engineer/professor Jay Tumanda. someone’s life better—educa- partment of Science and Tech- in helping Filipinos affected by who will give tips on disaster Meanwhile, ABS-CBN It took weeks to get hold of him as tion makes someone’s perspec- nology] scholarship. After years the recent eruption and activity preparedness to be aired on TV, kicked off its “Serbisyo at Saya” he was quite busy. Finally, when tive in life better. of hard work, I was promoted to of Taal Volcano. radio and digital. caravans that will visit differ- SKY, KCFI and DepEd launch he responded to our email, he was With education you see business analyst and finished my “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” As of January 24, 2020, ent evacuation centers to offer on his way abroad for a seminar. things from a different per- postgraduate degree. brings together the efforts of 17,016 families or 85,080 indi- medical missions, fun activities PAAFI, one of Lopez Group spective. With education you I worked as a full-time busi- the Kapamilya network for Taal viduals received relief packs and and other useful services to help ‘EduKalidad sa Kalamidad’ Foundation Inc.’s member foun- will never be afraid of failing ness analyst in the morning and evacuees, from relief opera- 5,403 people enjoyed hot meals ensure the physical, emotional dations, was started by the late because you believe that life is a a part-time professor in a state tions led by Sagip Kapamilya to from the soup kitchen, while and psychological well-being of WITH support from the cational materials in evacuation will also provide psychosocial Roby M. Lopez, then continued never-ending process of learn- university in the evening and delivery of “Serbisyo at Saya” in 663 individuals were given displaced residents. Department of Education centers. support and training to the by the late Presy Lopez Psinakis ing and failing, and getting hurt on weekends. During this time, evacuation centers through the psychological services in over The network will also be (DepEd), children who are un- The SKY and KCFI initia- teachers in evacuation centers. with the support of friends in the offers a lot of pain and wisdom. I was so hungry for knowledge launching several other efforts able to go to school because of tive, in partnership with DepEd, By working closely with Philippines and abroad. PAAFI With education you will never that I never stopped studying. under the “Tulong-Tulong sa calamities like the Taal Volcano will include a Gift of Knowledge DepEd, SKY and KCFI aim to is now chaired by Maritess L. Lo- look down on the less fortunate I read books about science, Taal” umbrella campaign where eruption can now continue to package which comes with a mul- bring the emergency education pez, wife of Lopez Group chair- because you know the value of technology and engineering. I the public can participate in proj- learn as SKY Cable and Knowl- timedia television set, an external program not only to evacua- man Manuel M. Lopez. morals and character. became obsessed with looking ects for Taal evacuees. edge Channel Foundation Inc. hard drive with more than 1,500 tion centers in Taal but also to How did you learn about Education gives you the for answers regarding the un- ALKFI is still accepting in- (KCFI) will set up “EduKalidad educational videos and over 1,000 temporary learning spaces and PAAFI? How did you become power of focus, understand- known and unanswered ques- tive and fun. kind and cash donations for its sa Kalamidad,” an emergency digital resources of curriculum- other evacuation sites across the a PAAFI scholar? ing and analysis. Education if tions of the world. We are currently serving a Taal relief operations. For more education assistance program based lessons in K-12. These will country. I discovered PAAFI during put to bad use can destroy the The vigor of youth has made total number of 10,000 students details, follow ALKFI (@abscb- that will include the provision be distributed to seven evacuation DepED and KCFI have also my grade school days through world or, on the other hand, me realize that I don’t need to in the Philippines and will ex- nfoundationinc) on Facebook. of TV sets that can play edu- centers in and . partnered in producing educa- my dad who applied for me at create a new one. become a politician or an in- tend to Singapore and Japan, “We aim to give the much- tional videos that will be part of the organization. During that My father who is illiterate fluential person to change the we hope, by Q4 2020. needed assistance to our young the emergency education pro- time, I was not yet familiar with was able to embed in me these world. I simply need to take my I am currently a full-time KCh implements emergency learners and make them feel gram. In the meantime, KCFI has PAAFI’s goals and objectives. ideals. Why? Because they rightful place at the right time. senior business analyst in one education programming that their education is cared for activated its All I knew was that a good never had a chance to change My wisdom in the industry of the major telecom companies despite their current situation,” Emergency Education Program- Samaritan chose me to become their world because society did combined with my sphere of in the country. I also work as KNOWLEDGE Channel “Our country is so vulner- SKY president and chief operat- ming, or KCEEP, every Tuesday, his scholar, and all I needed to not let them due to their lack of influence in the academe helped a university professor and an on January 28 activated the able to disasters that this has ing officer March Ventosa said. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday do was study and excel in my education. me to venture in a world where integrator and influencer of Aside from the Gift of to cater to learners affected by Knowledge Channel Emer- become the new norm. We academics. How did you find PAAFI? Did change is possible regardless of technology for good use. Through Teknolohiya Inc., Jay Tumanda and his students aim to improve Knowledge packages, KCFI calamities (see related story). gency Education Programming believe it is our duty to ensure Can you say something about you face any challenges there? your race, status or ethnicity, a What are the lessons in cop- academic processes in state universities (KCEEP) to allow teachers that kids continue to learn. The how you were brought up, the PAAFI pushed me to get world where our future rests on ing that you learned through and students to catch up on longer they are out of school values you were taught, your out of my comfort zone. They students. the years? What inspired and to your fellow scholars? How cess. No matter how small the their lessons by watching the because of these calamities, the family circumstances? offered a lot of seminars and I was able to train a few motivated you to strive for are you paying your blessings steps are, we will achieve it. The channel’s curriculum-based less likely they are to return.” My parents always remind workshops to improve one’s gifted students of mine and success? forward? spaces in our hands are made so programs. Under KCEEP, lessons or me that education is the best communication and socializing establish an organization called Life is a never-ending pro- The world is a harsh place. that someone may fill the gaps. KCEEP is part of the episodes from two weeks ago gift that they can give because skills. As an introvert, those Teknolohiya Inc. This organi- cess of failure and learning. People will respect you depend- Never stop feeding your “EduKalidad sa Kalamidad” will be aired on Tuesdays and life will never be fair for the likes kinds of seminars put me in zation aims to use technology Let us not be scared of failure ing on what you have achieved brain knowledge, because emergency education pro- Saturdays, while episodes from of us who were born below the an awkward situation because to integrate different systems because learning starts there. or what you have finished, but knowledge will be our stepping gram. one week ago will be aired on poverty line. My dad and mom I never knew how to express and processes. We used this My parents motivated me to always remember that being stone in this world full of hate, Knowledge Channel Thursdays and Sundays. This said that education will be my myself. organization’s goals to focus on become successful, but as they part of the minority is not a prejudice and false promises. I Foundation Inc. president and scheme will allow students, stepping stone to a better un- What did you do after PAAFI? improving our academic pro- always say, “you don’t need to disadvantage because it always never stopped learning because executive director Rina Lopez teachers and parents affected by derstanding of the ways of life. How did you persevere? cesses in state universities. We become successful to become gives us more opportunities I wanted to know the unknown Bautista expressed the urgency various calamities to continue The emergency education assistance program will allow children to continue At my young age, this con- After graduation I worked are using artificial intelligence victorious.” to grow and move upward, and discover what more this life of starting the program. learning through television. to learn despite calamities and disasters fused me because of my limited as a software engineer in an to make learning more interac- What advice would you give onward and forward for suc- has to offer. 10 Lopezlink February 2020 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink February 2020 11 Sudoku Eats Clear, healthy Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat nu- vision can help mero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. Dine, your employees be more productive love, By Charizze Henson drink at ELC CELEBRATE the first Valen- tine’s Day of the new decade at Eugenio Lopez Center (ELC) in Antipolo! If mushy’s your cup of tea, then our sit-down dinner on February 14 is for you! For only P2,499 per person, guests at Oscar’s restaurant in ELC will get to sit back and savor the The Asian Eye medical team can conduct vision screenings right in its day of love with a dinner fea- partners’ offices or plants turing a romantic five-course menu for couples. The package DID you know that the qual- had patients who did not real- includes wine, a long-stemmed ity of your vision can affect your ize they needed glasses because  Very Easy rose for the ladies, and a trio of they did not know they have re-  Easy musicians who will serenade the performance and productivity?  fractive errors.” Medium guests. But getting an eye checkup  Hard can be time-consuming and EyeScan Those looking for a more even inconvenient, especially for The highlight of the vision casual vibe can go for the buf- employees. That is why Asian screening is the EyeScan. fet dinner at the ELC dining Eye Institute is strengthening “EyeScan can detect if an hall—a classic dinner buffet for its corporate vision screening employee has signs of serious couples and families at P2,499 program, wherein it partners eye conditions like cataracts, for two, or P1,250 per person. Scenes from the year’s first Walk the Talk held at La Mesa Watershed in with companies and brings a glaucoma, retinal problems or An acoustic singer will provide medical team on-site to do vi- corneal and external diseases entertainment, while souvenirs sion screenings in their office, like pterygium. It’s quick, non- (red velvet cupcakes) and roses Answer to DEC. 2019- will be prepared for female factory or plant. invasive and can be done even JAN. 2020 puzzle “We believe that having clear, if the patient is wearing con- guests. January WTT champions Solution, tips and For more info, call ELC at healthy vision can help employ- tact lenses,” Andrade explains. computer program ees perform better at work,” says “Only Asian Eye has this tech- 8254-3068 or 0917-5156225. available at ELC is located along Sumu- Asian Eye corporate relations nology, so it’s something we www.sudoku.com manager Camille Andrade. feel is valuable for our patients long Highway in Antipolo. the environment “Vision-related headaches and to have.” TWO major natural crises of the WTT’s environmental Ramirez stressed the impor- an energizing warm-up activ- fatigue slow you down. It makes EyeScan is ideal for people were heavy on everyone’s minds message more. tance of La Mesa Watershed ity where they stretched and it harder to focus, especially for who have a family history of FESTIVE... around the time the January Around 400 Lopez Group and the vital role that trees and learned to dance the steps to employees who spend hours in eye conditions, have never had from page 2 Walk the Talk (WTT) activity employees, family members the watershed play for the sur- Sarah Geronimo’s viral hit front of their computers or gad- an eye checkup and are suf- and even regenerative was taking place. and friends attended the walk, rounding communities. He “Tala.” The route through the gets. fering from lifestyle diseases On-site screening food systems and land In Australia, massive and which was sponsored by ABS- called on the Lopez Group watershed was a challenging like hypertension and diabetes. use, much wiser cap- seemingly unstoppable bush- CBN, SKY Cable and Knowl- employees to continue being six-kilometer route through “With Asian Eye’s on-site Employees who have irregular ture, use and reuse of fires were ravaging a sizable edge Channel. What also made advocates of the environment trees and forest paths, but the vision screening, no need to findings are advised to consult water, circular and ef- part of the continent and tak- the January WTT special to and to do big and small actions participants didn’t mind as they endure long waits at the eye further with an ophthalmolo- ficient resource use in ing lives, devastating wildlife the participants was that it was that help save it. all enjoyed the scenery, took clinic nor stressful traffic to get gist. Lopez Group employees industry and produc- and displacing entire com- literally the first WTT activity Some of the practices that plenty of memorable pictures a checkup or get your eyeglasses receive 50% off on consulta- tion, stronger and more munities. Closer to home, in not just of the new year, but of Ramirez referred are already and reveled in each other’s replaced or upgraded. We are tions and 15% off on selected resilient transport in- Batangas, Taal Volcano became the new decade. being done in the WTT activi- company as they trekked while bringing Asian Eye’s medical diagnostic procedures when frastructure and mass active and began spewing thick As part of the sponsors’ du- ties. Participants are encour- communing with nature. team and quality optical prod- they visit Asian Eye clinics. L-R: Chris Gervy Lim, Pia Lopez-Abello, Star of the Night winners Mylene Magboo of Adtel Inc. Lens and frame packages transit systems,” FRL ash plumes and steam, forcing ties, SKY’s Dimpy Jazmines aged to bring their own drink- At the end of their walk, ucts right to their offices,” -An said. and Maria Rove Laurian of INAEC, Miguel N. Lopez, Maita Lopez-Lichauco and Cindy Salud It’s party time! whole towns and families to re- welcomed the participants and ing bottles during the walks the WTT participants were drade adds. The corporate vision screen- He ended by re- treat to safety as evacuees. performed the emceeing chores, to help reduce the need for rewarded with a sumptuous What sets this program apart ing program is part of Asian minding everyone that It was therefore very fitting SKY’s Edward Gardon deliv- single-use plastics. With their and hard-earned “salu-salo” from the typical optical shop Eye’s efforts to prevent blind- the world we pass on and timely that appreciating ered the invocation and ABS- “Refuse to Refuge” program, and were also treated to some setup is that the eye checkups ness by educating the public to our children is in our the environment—and find- CBN’s Carms Dumdumaya led Lopez Group Foundation Inc. fun raffle prizes from the spon- include both eye grade mea- about proper eye care. Apart hands, adding that at- ing ways to celebrate, preserve the Lopez Credo recitation. has also started installing a sors. Additionally, the January surement and disease detection. from the eye check, it also of- tempting to regenerate and sustain it—was the central Among the highlights of the collection bin at WTT events WTT was also a venue for Lo- Andrade shares: “We mea- fers lens and frame packages for the planet is a challenge message of the WTT activ- occasion was when ABS-CBN where participants can dispose pez Group employees to drop sure the eye grade to find out if as low as P1,490. for which First Philip- ity on January 18, 2020. The Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- their plastic wastes and they are off donations intended for the patients have any changes in eye Interested to book your on- pine Holdings Corpo- venue—the tree-filled La Mesa tion Inc.’s Mar Ramirez ad- given to a partner NGO for re- Taal Volcano eruption evacu- grade and need a new prescrip- site vision screening? Contact ration, ABS-CBN and Watershed in Quezon City— dressed the WTT participants cycling. ees; the collected donations tion. Do they need a pair of new Camille Andrade at 8-898- the Lopez Group are also helped the participants vi- with his opening message. As After the greetings and talks, were turned over to Sagip Ka- eyeglasses or are their current 2020 loc. 418 or email CSAn- built, “and we’re going sualize and appreciate the value a Bantay Kalikasan forester, the participants participated in pamilya after the event. eyeglasses still okay? We’ve also [email protected]. to rise to it.” Christmas presentation second place winner InfoPro Business Solutions Inc. and Benpres Insurance Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline Christmas presentation first place winner Adtel Inc. and TGSI Agency Inc. 12 Lopezlink February 2020

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WITH every new year comes fresh plans and hope for a successful journey ahead. Inspirational and spiritual books will help carry on this optimism throughout the next 10 months. Here are motiva- tional reads that deserve a spot on your nightstand from ABS-CBN Books this November this 2020: ‘Winning for Life’ by Denis Waitley. Motiva- tional speaker Denis Waitley said his book “Win- ning for Life” is here to tell readers that the journey ahead may be difficult but “a beautiful life is not impossible.” ‘Here I Am’ by Terry Samala de Guzman. Business leader, teacher and life coach Terry Sa- mala de Guzman talks about her uplifting journey, revealing insights that helped her survive a chal- lenging career, marriage, motherhood and health crises. and Praise” has 200 prayers, including traditional Catholic prayers, Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- ‘Mid-September Letters’ by Soyen. “Mid-September Let- prayers written by ABS-CBN chaplain Fr. Tito Caluag for per- stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on Android ters” is a collection of poetry, quotes and anecdotes about love, sonal intention, healing, special occasions and blessing accounts devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. The app depression and discovering the real meaning of happiness. Au- and other non-Catholic prayers. is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access thor Soyen Enconado is known for her inspiring poems and Check out these books on Facebook (@abscbnbooks), Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your favorite ABS-CBN quotes on @soyenwrites. The ABS-CBN Store, Lazada, Shopee and in leading book- Publishing magazines or purchase current and back issues by logging on to ‘Give Thanks and Praise’ by Fr. Tito Caluag. “Give Thanks stores. http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/Current-Issues/.

THE ABS-CBN STORE FINDS THE ROCKWELLIST GUIDE By Jannine Sy treatment Trends to try in 2020 Give your skin the celebrity treatment with Star Magic Soap and Lotion! Get the Star Magic Whitening Soap with Collagen for P79 each and pair it with the Whitening and Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion, which sells for P149 per bottle. These are available at The ABS-CBN Store at the ground floor of ELJ Building, ABS-CBN Studio Experience in TriNoma and The ABS-CBN Store kiosk in 2. You may also get them online at www.abs-cbn- store.com and via The ABS-CBN Store on Shopee and Lazada. (Pia de Leon)

Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison Contributing Editors Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SKYcable) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Justin Convento (CPI) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) Noella Fonbuena (CPI) Ceia Ylagan (CPI) Dimpy Jazmines (SKYcable) Frances Ariola (EDC) Kamae Bulaquiña (EDC) Circulation Kelly de la Paz NEW year, new sartorial treasure troves to uncover! Pundits pre- Intergalactic influences Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing dict the trends that will be influencing personal styles in 2020. Lyst forecasts otherworldly fashion to lift off in 2020, and we LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Hello there, tailor have the resurgence of big space explorations to thank. Keep up 16/F North Tower, Rockwell Business Center - Sheridan Who What Wear sees “female empowerment and the suiting with the Jetsons in holographic fabrics, space-suit outerwear and Sheridan St. corner United St. trend go hand in hand.” Expect to see more ladies don power suits futuristic styling. Mandaluyong City or throw on blazers to dress up an otherwise casual outfit. Pretty pleats Tel. 8878-0000 ext. 2463 In the puff Cosmopolitan predicts we’ll be bringing more pretty pleats into Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph StyleCaster believes “puffy sleeves are here to stay.” They’re fun, the fold. feminine and can pump up the volume of any outfit.