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AMML Coco scores honored by anew with ‘Ang Christmas in …page 12 PMA …page 3 Probinsyano’…page 4 October  Lopezlink October 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink October 2015  EDC signs EPC contract for Dispatch from Japan power plant of Bacman 3 project Philippine embassy, Filcom organize PH Festival The weekend festival fea- ENERGY Development Cor- tured a parade, street dancing poration (EDC) has signed competition, band perfor- a design and equipment sup- mances and guest appearances ply contract with Hyundai by Manila-based celebrities. Engineering Co., Ltd. and a There were also booths offering construction services contract OML (4th from left) with (l-r) Usec. Alexander Pama of the Office of Civil Defense, Felix Icochea of Peru’s National Philippine culinary delights. with Galing Power & Energy Institute of Civil Defense, Nicholas Barker of Emergency Management Australia and Asec. Raymund Liboro of the With the assistance of the Construction Co. Inc., both Department of Science and Technology (Photo courtesy of www.apec2015gallery.com) tourism, trade and industry, dated September 15, 2015, for and agriculture attaché offices the engineering, procurement OML bats for DRR as national, regional of the embassy, companies from and construction of its 31-MW Manila and other regions put up Bacman 3 geothermal power Amb. Manuel M. Lopez (​2nd from right) with members of the diplomatic and local priority at Apec forum corps and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who attended the booths that sold bags, accessories, plant in barangays Capuy, Bu- household décor, gift items, food “WE will take whatever “Understanding the ‘New festival’s opening program Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and family in front of the Lopez Hall of Leaders calbucan, Rizal and Bulabog, and other agricultural products, measures are available to us Normal’ in the Asia Pacific Sorsogon City. THE Philippine embassy and ing remarks, said the annual real estate and condominium to enable us to withstand any region” and spoke particu- The Bacman 3 project has an leaders of the Filipino com- Philippine Festival contrib- units, and promoted tourism threats to the uninterrupted larly on “Understanding the estimated project cost of P7.6 munity (Filcom) presented utes to the tourism promotion travel to the Philippines. AMML honored by PMA operations of our businesses, to Impacts of the ‘New Normal’ billion and is targeted to be EDC president Richard Tantoco (center) with Hyundai VP Chong Hyun Ha and the best of Filipino culture, program of the country as he During the festival, the em- minimize outages and reduce on Trade and Business.” This AMBASSADOR Manuel M. ML’s) leadership, dedication and “Let us work for fairness completed and operational by Galing Power chairman Yoon Ho Chung hospitality, food and enter- noted that “the Philippines bassy conducted registration of losses.” session provided an assessment Lopez (AMML) was recently commitment to serve contributed and equity in the distribu- the last quarter of 2017. tainment at the Philippine has become a tourism overseas absentee voters which This was the statement of the prevailing conditions, honored with a parade and re- to the strong partnership not only tion of the many opportu- “Given its specifications, ness Development vice presi- tabato. The addition of the Festival 2015 held in Tokyo’s spot in recent years” as shown listed over 300 Filipino voters made by Lopez Group chair- both regionally and globally, view and a 21-gun salute at the between JNDA and the PMA, nities and rich resources of the Bacman 3 power plant is dent Vincent Villegas said. Bacman 3 project to EDC’s Yoyogi Park on September by the opening of many new for the 2016 national election. man emeritus and OML Cen- in disaster risk management. Philippine Military Academy in particular, but also Japan and our country. We must not expected to withstand harsh The Bacman 3 project will geothermal portfolio solidifies 19-20, 2015. hotels in the country and the The annual Philippine Fes- ter founder Oscar M. Lopez In his speech, OML dis- (PMA) headquarters in Fort the Philippines, in general.” only support enlightened weather conditions and im- reduce greenhouse gas emis- its leadership in the Philippine Over 200,000 Filipinos increase in the number of tival is a project of the Filipino (OML) as he emphasized the cussed the vulnerability of the General Gregorio H. del Pilar, AMML is the country’s leaders but be enlightened prove plant reliability. Once sions by about 270 kilotons geothermal industry. and Japanese enjoyed the Japanese tourists to the Phil- community and the Philippine urgency and importance of Asia-Pacific region as evidenced Baguio City. ambassador extraordinary and leaders ourselves, making operational, the Bacman of CO2 annually if a similar It also successfully commis- fiesta at the beginning of the ippines. embassy in Japan. Now on its preparation and planning at the by catastrophic disasters in the A plaque presented to plenipotentiary to Japan. The the tools of progress, such 3 project will augment the capacity of fossil-fired power sioned the 150-MW Burgos five-day Silver Week holiday AMML also thanked fourth year, it has become the 9th Senior Disaster Manage- region over the past 10 years. AMML by Lieutenant Gen- recognition given to him was as education, health services power-generating capacity of plant were to be built. Wind Project, the largest in in Japan that welcomes the special guest Rep. Manny biggest and most widely an- ment Officials’ Forum under He described the devastating eral Oscar P. Lopez, PMA witnessed by his wife, Maritess, and, most of all, safety and the Luzon grid and address EDC owns and oper- Southeast Asia. Aside from Lopez Group chairman emeritus arrival of the autumn season. Pacquiao for responding to ticipated event of the Filipino the banner of the Asia-Pacific effects of typhoon Yolanda on Superintendent, said the in- and other members of the family, security within our shores, the projected demand growth ates 1,169MW of integrated geothermal and wind, EDC Oscar M. Lopez at the 9th Senior Ambassador Manuel M. the invitation of the Filipinos community. (Excerpted from Economic Cooperation. Energy Development Corpora- stitution gratefully recognizes including Lopez Group chair- accessible to most, if not all,” in the region with clean and geothermal projects in Leyte, also operates hydropower and Disaster Management Officials’ Lopez (AMML), in his open- in Japan to attend the festival. tokyo.philembassy.) affordable power,” EDC Busi- Negros, Bicol and North Co- solar energy plants. Held in Iloilo City on Sep- tion (EDC) and the ensuing Forum the ambassador’s “support, man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez. AMML said. tember 22, 2015, the forum disruption in regular operations assistance and guidance to In his message to the ca- In 2008, the Lopez Group aimed to develop a disaster risk and in the supply chain. OML for Climate Change Adaptation Promos & offers ABS-CBN the PMA cadets undergoing dets, the ambassador encour- donated to the PMA a multi- ABS-CBN launches celebrity social reduction (DRR) framework recounted how EDC went be- and Disaster Risk Management training at the Japan National aged them to remain idealistic purpose building, now called in an effort to build resilient yond the confines of its facilities Foundation. Store treats Defense Academy (JNDA).” and to look after the welfare of the Lopez Hall of Leaders. media marketing agency Stellar communities for the Asia-Pa- in its disaster response efforts From a business standpoint, Korean thrillers on Pay- Lopez added: “His (AM- fellow Filipinos. (Carla Paras-Sison) cific region. The chosen theme to help its host communities OML advocated putting a DRR Per-View SKY, Destiny ABS-CBN has launched Stel- the industry standard on how sure the overall success of a cam- for the conference, “Whole- in Leyte. He recalled that the plan in place. He further cited SKY offers unlimited viewing of Tagalog-dubbed Korean lar, its celebrity social media brands and influencers mutually paign and gauge the sentiments of-Economy Approach: A vulnerability of similar commu- lessons learned in the aftermath blockbusters “Gangnam Blues” and “Mourning Grave” on SKY subscribers Experience safe and secure living marketing agency that will benefit as they work together in and reactions of people online. Paradigm Shift to Adapt to nities to natural disasters and of Yolanda and concluded with Pay-Per-View until Oct. 14. SKYcable and Destiny Cable THE ABS-CBN Store gives help brands amplify their on- engaging their audiences. We of- ABS-CBN’s celebrity social the ‘New Normal,’” acknowl- the indispensable role of science a call to “embrace DRR as a digital postpaid subscribers can enjoy these flicks again and cool and exclusive treats to at The Vantage at Kapitolyo line presence and engage with fer a standard measurement and media marketing agency will edges the greater frequency and technology to systemati- national, regional and local pri- again in standard or high definition for only P249. To get SKY and Destiny Cable sub- their target audiences by lever- pricing model so we give credit work with , which and intensity of disasters that cally develop solutions and build ority” and to transform policies Pay-Per-View, call 381-0000 or text 23662. Activate your LIVE the life in Manila’s new- scribers in celebration of SKY aging celebrities’ online perso- where credit is due, and ensure all manages some of the most strike the Asia-Pacific region. resilience to natural disasters into “actionable programs and Pay-Per-View subscription online via www.mysky.com.ph/k- est and exclusive urban enclave ’s 25th anniversary. SKY and nas through social media. stakeholders in the social media popular and influential celebri- OML joined other speak- had earlier led to the creation capacities for local communi- thrill. (Dino Quizon) in Kapitolyo called The Vantage Destiny Cable subscribers Stellar will empower social ecosystem are taken care of in this ties online. (Leonel Velarde) ers at the preliminary session of the Oscar M. Lopez Center ties.” (Alice de Sagun) at Kapitolyo, Rockwell Prima- media campaigns for products entire process,” said ABS-CBN nationwide get 15% off on all ries’ first high-rise and integrat- and services through Star chief digital officer Donald Lim. Cable TV viewing made even regular priced items when they ed vertical village development. Magic’s more than 230 artists Stellar’s services also extend more affordable shop at the ABS-CBN Online Designed with the utmost and their Facebook, Twitter to other ABS-CBN digital LPZ increases holdings in FPH SKYcable Prepaid, available at P99 and P250 variants, offers Store (www.abscbnstore.com) regard for comfort, safety and and Instagram accounts. properties as it will amplify the LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- the prices at which its parent and the high of P109 in the 52 unlimited cable TV viewing for 30 days. Prepaid subscrib- until November 15, 2015. security in a well-developed Using different contextual reach of its brand campaigns tion took advantage of the stock company purchased additional weeks until September 15. FPH ers will have access to up to 35 standard-definition and four The ABS-CBN Online community, Rockwell Primaries Rockwell Primaries’ The Vantage at Kapitolyo offers urban city living within a social listening features, Stel- by utilizing the social media market weakness in late August shares compared to money mar- declares at least P2 per share in high-definition channels through their SKYcable Digibox. Store carries all merchandise delivers quality living choices secure, well-developed community in the metro lar will determine the fit of an accounts of ABS-CBN, Star until September to increase its ket placements available today. cash dividends annually. As a bonus, subscribers are loaded with two months’ access to of ABS-CBN, ranging from for its homeowners. The Van- artist’s persona to the needs of Magic, “ASAP 20,” ABS-CBN stake in First Philippine Hold- Lopez Holdings was able Meanwhile, Lopez, Inc., the the P250 variant channel lineup and a ABS-CBNmobile the must-have Kapamilya tage is an exclusive community the needs of our urban market Ortigas and Mandaluyong. brands and help them connect Sports, and PUSH. ings Corporation (FPH). to buy FPH common shares privately-held parent company SIM with 800MB worth of Internet access. Subscribers will Primetime Bida collection where homeowners can enjoy for well-designed spacious condo The Vantage not only pro- with their desired target audi- To effectively measure a Lanie Caimol, Lopez Hold- from as low as P65.95 up to P70 of Lopez Holdings, also bought also enjoy additional free channels and exclusive shows when such as “On the Wings of Love” the comforts of their personal units that are situated within a vides security on the outside ence via social media. campaign’s success, Stellar will ings assistant vice president for apiece beginning August 25. more Lopez Holdings shares they reload. (D. Quizon) and “Pangako Sa ’Yo” items to space but are still within close safe, secure and well-developed but also on the inside. The “As a leader in the digital provide clients with thorough ABS-CBN chief digital officer Donald Financial Management, said FPH common shares have trad- during the market lull. It began the latest ABS-CBN Publish- proximity to various lifestyle, community. We aim to be able high-rise will be an exclusive space, we would like to set up and complete analytics to mea- Lim FPH offered “better yield” at ed between the low of P65.50 buying Lopez Holdings on Au- SKYbroadband’s best price ing magazines and movie mer- work and leisure developments. to provide our homeowners the community dotted with 24- gust 20 at P6.75 each and contin- chandise like the “Just the Way The Vantage is found in a accessibility to everything in the hour CCTV security cameras ued buying as the price fell below offer is jaw-dropping insane! You Are” fanzine. peaceful and emerging urban metro by providing them with and will provide homeowners It’s 25Mbps for only P3,999 per month and comes with free P6 in the following days until the The 15% discount applies community known to be as lively the home of their dreams all at a keycard access to their units. access to HBO GO and ! This means con- BRL omni TV antenna now available month of September. Share prices on all regular items except for as the city life that surrounds it. reasonable price,” said Rockwell “Security is one of The stant connectivity to HBO GO series and a wide library of have ranged from P5.14 to P9.25 CDs, DVDs and the ABS- It’s a neighborhood that provides Primaries Development Cor- Vantage’s top priorities… The ADTEL, the launched its newest product, The BRL antenna also electronic and hardware stores P599.75 and Baron Extended movies plus international and local TV fare via SKY On De- in the 52 weeks until September CBN TVplus box. families easy access to hotels, poration senior vice president measures we’ve made will make ma nu fact u rer the Baron Receiver Link works best with the famous nationwide. Range for P679.75. mand and HBO GO exclusive only to SKYbroadband sub- 15. Lopez Holdings has declared Subscribers who have a malls, schools and offices, and a Malou Pineda. sure that our homeowners will and distributor (BRL). ABS-CBN TVplus “mahiwa- For a limited time, Adtel Adtel invites interested in- scribers! The power to enhance your Internet speed for real cash dividends of at least P0.10 good credit standing simply bustling food scene. The new property is located feel safe within The Vantage of the Baron The BRL is an outdoor gang black box.” will give a 25% discount to dividuals for the distributorship awaits until Dec. 31. (D. Quizon) per share annually since 2011. need to input their account “We are quite happy about the at the heart of Manila’s four premises. We give them the antenna and digital omni TV antenna that The BRL antenna will be Lopez Group employees who of Baron antennas, especially in For more info, log on to www.mysky.com.ph for SKYcable or Caimol said Lopez Holdings number on the coupon code at market’s reception of The Van- main business districts: the Rockwell lifestyle that every- premier nation- can be used with both analog formally offered to the market avail of any Baron antenna the provinces. For orders and email [email protected] for Destiny Cable al distributor and digital TV sets. It is the starting October 1, 2015 at and ABS-CBN TVplus. Also inquiries, call 435-1801 and is also looking at increasing its in- the checkout page to avail of tage at Kapitolyo. With our latest Central Business Dis- one has grown to love and ap- of ABS-CBN answer to analog TV users’ the suggested retail price of available are the Baron Super 435-1803 loc. 301, 302, 303 terest ABS-CBN Corporation if the discount. (Katherine Solis) project, we continue to answer trict, Bonifacio Global City, preciate,” emphasized Pineda. T V p l u s , growing problem in the age of P799.98. It will be available Antenna for P549.75, Ka- and 346 and look for MC, Rica the stock market will continue to r e c e n t l y digital broadcast. at all leading major appliance, pamilya Gitnang Luzon for or Malen. (Myra Adriano) trend lower. (Carla Paras-Sison) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink October 2015 Councils Lopezlink October 2015  couch potato treats Get hooked on these HR Updates Biz Excellence Jane’s life in danger in Organizers update Who will be the LAA, Unsung ‘Nasaan Ka Nang new Kapamilya shows! HeroBy Ross Hamo Jr. Award recipients? Kailangan ABS-CBN is sure to get more ABS-CBN will also offer a Apart from these exciting fans hooked on its new shows for different kind of drama in “Tu- teleseryes, the new game show Palaro 2015 teams Kita’ JOIN the Lopez Group in The finalists were then en- years, at Jane Oineza (Corrine) and 2015. big at Langis.” The series, which “Celebrity Playtime” hosted THE Lopez Group HR Coun- team up as the Employee Wel- cheering for the recipients dorsed by the LAA program least 10 (Ryan) face One of the new shows that stars and Zanjoe by Billy Crawford features cil and Lopez Lifelong Well- fare and Wellness team and will of the Lopez Achievement directors and the board of years. They the biggest challenge Kapamilya viewers must not miss Marudo, will bravely tackle mar- various stars playing a mix of ness team have announced the wear violet. Awards (LAA) 2014 cycle and judges, represented by Dr. Ar- also must that will rock their is the first series of the real-life riage problems. unique and known party games. updated team compositions for The organizers have prepared the first-ever Unsung Hero thur de Guia and Ernie Lopez, have dem- relationship in sweethearts and Two series will share the stories The show impressed viewers the Lopez Group Palaro 2015. an exciting lineup of events. Award at ABS-CBN’s Studio to the executive committee o n s t r a t e d the last three Daniel Matsunaga entitled “Be of different family setups—“And I as it debuted strongly with a The Pioneering Entrepre- Aside from the cheering com- 10 on October 15, 2015 at 3 composed of ABS-CBN chair- exceptional weeks of “Na- My Lady.” Soon to bring kilig Love You So” with Julia Barretto, national TV rating of 28.7%, neurial Spirit team, which will petition, there will be five-kilo- p.m. man Eugenio Lopez III; FPH acts of cour- saan Ka Nang to every Kapamilya’s morning, Miles Ocampo and Iñigo Pascual, almost a 10-point lead over its wear green, will be composed of meter men’s and women’s relay Twenty-three semifinalists, chairman Federico R. Lopez; age and K a i l a n g a n “Be My Lady” will tell the unique and “You’re My Home” starring rival program “24 Oras Weekend” First Philippine Industrial Park races, a 3-on-3 mixed basket- out of the original 37 entries, FPH president & COO Elpi- c o m m i t - Kita.” Will love story of a foreigner and a , , (19.9%), according to data from (FPIP) and First Balfour. ball game, modified mixed vol- vied for awards in six catego- dio Ibañez; and Lopez Hold- ment, ex- Corrine’s sit- Pinay. Jessy Mendiola and JC de Vera. Kantar Media. (Aaron Domingo) The Business Excellence leyball, and golf ball and wood ries after hurdling the Q&A ings president & COO Salva- c e p t i o n a l uation trigger the reconciliation of her parents? Or team of SKY and Adtel will be plank relay. and assessment conducted by dor Tirona. qualities, and will it completely destroy what is left of her parents’ in blue, while Team Unity of dation, First Philippine Realty Also in store for the partici- the screening committee. The Team awardees will each re- the Lopez Values. Each award- relationship? Don’t miss the highly-anticipated Why Coco proposed ‘’ remake Rockwell Land Corporation Corporation, First Philippine pants are more traditional Filipi- categories are Customer Focus, ceive a trophy designed by Na- ee will receive a special medal last three weeks of “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan and Asian Eye Institute will Industrial Corporation, IN- no games like patintero, kadang- Business Management, Op- tional Artist Napoleon Abueva and a cash prize amounting to Kita,” weekdays on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. IT was Coco Martin who suggest- He suggested the 1997 FPJ movie grandmother of Ador and Cardo However, Ador gets entangled wear gray. AEC Aviation Corporation, kadang and tingkayad relay races, erations Management, Human plus a cash prize amounting to P20,000. ed to the management of ABS- “Ang Probinsyano.” They then asked in the TV remake. in a syndicate which leaves him First Philippine Holdings Third Gen, IBS, STSI and other and basagang palayok which will Resources, Corporate Image- P50,000. Team members will Launched in 2002, the LAA CBN to do a TV adaptation of the permission from Poe’s widow, Susan Twins Ador and Cardo were dead. To cover for this fact, Cardo Corporation and First Gen subsidiaries. test the slugging skills of Lopez building, and Public Responsi- also receive individual trophies is a legacy project of the Lopez Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) movie “Ang Roces, to embark on the project. estranged from each other even as was ordered to take on his broth- Corporation, as the Nationalism The Integrity team of ABS- Group executives. bility. and LAA jackets. family. This major excellence Probinsyano.” Roces not only gave her bless- they both followed the path of law er’s identity, family and all, and be team, will don red uniforms. CBN and The Lopez Group sports fest, The next step saw the semi- The Unsung Hero Award, award in the Lopez Group is In the press conference for the ing but she also agreed to play the enforcement. reunited with the grandmother Pink will be the color of Foundation Inc., meanwhile, themed “Winning through Our finalists advancing to the next which will be given out for the managed by program directors primetime series, Martin said it whom he detests. Team Social Justice composed will be in yellow. Values,” will be held at FPIP in level, which involved another first time this year, is a cita- Benjamin Liboro and Elizabeth started with a meeting with ABS- The pilot episode of“Ang Probin- of First Philec, Lopez Inc., Energy Development Cor- Sto. Tomas, Batangas on Octo- round of presentations and tion for individual employees Canlas, program manager Ross CBN president Charo Santos- syano” garnered a 41.6% rating, ac- Lopez Holdings, Lopez Foun- poration and ThermaPrime will ber 17, 2015. Q&As with the panel of judg- who have rendered consistent, Hamo Jr., program coordinator Concio. cording to the September 28 data es who determined the final- reliable and solid performance Karen Ventura and program “Sabi niya, bigyan natin ng halaga released by Kantar Media survey. ists. in the workplace through the secretariat Glenda Discutido. at panahon ang ating mga kapulisan The action-drama series toppled Values na maibalik ang pagmamahal at re- rival show “Marimar,” which had PR Challenge speto. So, nung nag-iisip kami ano 16.3%. kayang kwento ang maihahain natin Directed by Malu Sevilla and Creating culture through sa ating mga manonood, parang bi- Avel Sumpongco, “Ang Probin- By Jacqueline To grow your business, gla na lang may pumasok sa isip ko syano” airs after “TV Patrol” on Balls presents UFC 192: Farrington na bakit di natin gawin ang isa sa ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida bloc. authentic leadership Cormier vs Gustafsson pelikula ni FPJ,” Coco shared. (Excerpted from www.abs-cbnnews. ple, but the reality of crafting a on the current state of the or- UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier com) OVER the past few years, study get out of the office (16-1; 6 KOs) will make the first defense of his title after study has shown the value consistent identity presents quite ganization and team as well as as he battles number two-ranked contender Alex- of “authenticity” and “authentic a few challenges. Recent research how employees view leadership Kara Goldin wanted healthy, brand that focuses on wellness and ander Gustafsson (16-1; 10 KOs) in the main event to fly leadership” in achieving busi- shows that, depending on con- actions vs. leadership values. sweetener-free water for her kids. healthy living. … It wasn’t long of UFC 192 at the Toyota Center in Texas. Catch Like ‘adobo,’ new network ness goals. Greater authenticity text, we make different decisions Crafting effective com- Not finding any on grocery store before we started talking about the telecast of this titanic fight on Balls Channel lucky Britney correlates with a more positive about what part of our “authentic munication. Part of this work shelves, she put up Hint Water. Ten collaborating from a distribution (Channel 34 on SKYcable and Channel 36 on Des- fan to US culture and greater team satis- self ” to reveal. As the context or consists of helping clients bal- years later, San Francisco-based standpoint—selling Hint in their tiny Cable) on October 4 at 10:30 a.m. offers myriad of flavors faction, which in turn correlates environment we’re in changes, ance between authenticity and Hint Water has become the fast- retail stores. Using that philoso- MYX takes the concert experi- with business success. It may so does the aspect of our identity over-sharing, supporting them est growing flavored water. Here, phy of openness and spontaneity ence up a notch by flying one WHO’S your favorite online su- Most of KC’s videos (Tree- health issues to taking a peek into seem like a simple equation, but that we tap into most. If the self in maintaining healthy bound- Goldin shares the one tip that in the way I approach networking lucky Britney Spears fan and a perstar on Chicken Pork Adobo? 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The mag- to be announced, 11am. of its rival program “Marimar” (17.4%), according the Britney Spears: Piece of Me nie Marie Villanueva, KC ronment in which feedback is Cultivating an authentic samples of your product yourself functions? Keep it organic. It’s netism of your story will at- Contact 756-0441 or to data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a concert from November 3-7, Montero, Kate Atienza and welcomed and appreciated. This, leadership style, then, is an in- or participating in panels. Tell- truly amazing what can blos- tract consumers to your brand, Hiroko Noche. iabcphilippinesat30@gmail. of course, requires that you help tense, ongoing effort with no ing your story builds an honest som out of a spontaneous chat and living your brand every day nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural 2015. com​ homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine Through its annual fly-away As she ventures into November 13: the client cultivate a strong sense set end goal. 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AS a pharmacy student of the ment and External Relations at porate sustainability and EDC University of the Philippines, the privatized EDC, controlled president Richard B. Tantoco’s Agnes de Jesus, now chief by First Gen Corporation since support that convinced her to sustainability officer of First November 2007. stay with the Lopez Group. Philippine Holdings Corpo- Transcending the Authenticity in ration (FPH), was attracted academe leadership by the brilliant colors of so EDC let her translate theory “The Lopez family mem- many flowers she had to study into practice. “What I read in bers themselves are natural in her first botany class. The books, I could see happening in sustainability champions. They Clockwise from top: Agnes de Jesus with Energy Development Corp. president Ricky Tantoco (center) allure of the combination of the real world. What we con- walk the talk and that is what and IFC senior officer Val Bagatsing in 2011 receiving the IFC Global Client Award for EDC’s exemplary hues—purple, yel- performance in implementing triple bottom line strategy, besting 80 countries and 200 companies; low, green—under At the energy audit seminar sponsored by the Dept. of Energy and CSG for EDC; Community-based resilience scorecard workshop attendees gather for a class photo; Orienting global business metrics the microscope was Agnes de Jesus: Planting experts on geothermal operation at the Leyte Geothermal Business Unit; Participants from the LGBU so powerful that host communities, LGUs and government agencies; Reviewing business cases of sustainability she changed majors mechanisms; At the community-based resilience scorecard workshop sponsored by the CSG and DPRU and finished botany, the seeds of sustainability the study of plants, instead. She also earned a mas- trolled in the laboratory, we saw we need to ingrain sustain- intensity of use especially of “When CS was approved by attention to environmental pact assessment (EIA) group to relations,” in the late 1980s. In management graduate Alexa low-impact lifestyle in relation CSR, HR and PR councils led The new... ter’s degree in plant physiology, translated on the ground. As a ability. We need authentic- natural resources; that is, we from page 1 the top management of FPH in stewardship, stakeholder en- set the pace in environmental practice, this meant that a com- Cancio, for her familiarity to the environment,” Cancio by Lopez Group Foundation the functions and biochemical scientist, I found it very interest- ity in leadership whether in must get more out of our natu- May 2014, chairman Federico gagement, governance and compliance for the energy sec- munity relations officer went with business principles, and says of the weeklong event to Inc. for a unified embedding processes in plants and plant ing to observe how the individual corporate social responsibility, ral resources as only God can The CS business philoso- R. Lopez (FRL) rightly said business ethics.” This is the tor.” around the host communities Mylene Claudio who brought be rolled out at EDC later this program on sustainability. parts. interacts with a dynamic envi- investing in people, sustain- create them,” she explains. phy has been around for nine that it’s not a new philosophy same focus that global com- “EDC was the first to sub- to iron out whatever problems her know-how in managing month. “For example, one day In addition to these, the This knowledge of both the ronment. I’m glad I transcended ability or any initiative we Sharing best practices years globally and three years for us because it’s already in the panies practice. mit an EIA in the country for were brought before him, with natural resources and com- we will be focusing on water CS group is also screening anatomy and the functionality the academe to business because pursue. They made me look With the tone set from the in Asia Pacific, specifically DNA of the Lopez Group,” “Our business model re- its Tongonan and Palinpinon help from EDC’s engineers; in munities. consumption, how you can find internal champions of sustain- of plants equipped her to give the output was more tangible. forward to the job. It’s very top, FPH and associated com- in Singapore and Japan. In says Agnes de Jesus, who went volves around sustainable de- geothermal projects to the doing so, the latter realized that “I want my staff to expand ways to reduce your impact on able practices within FPH like lectures and conduct labora- I really wanted to work with important for me to admire panies have embraced sustain- the Philippines, companies on to head the FPH CS group velopment which promotes the National Environmental Pro- they were in fact helping their from their own specific niches water. It’s always about making EDC in addition to tapping tory research and fieldwork in nature. For me, ecology was the my leaders. I get inspired, I get ability as a path to corporate started to seriously utilize CS after installing the sustainable coexistence of nature, business tection Council in 1980. The own communities and families, and specializations so that the the employees think of how global experts to gain best CS ecology, the study of the inter- convergence of art and science. my energy from them—which longevity. De Jesus was also as a guiding principle only in development mechanisms at and people,” she says. council didn’t know what to do De Jesus says. conglomerate can acquire the they’re impacting the environ- practices. These practices are relationship of living things It unified everything. Working is way beyond respect due to given the freedom to share best the past two years, with First Energy Development Corpo- Setting the pace with it. In 1977, the govern- In 2004, EDC pushed for an broad spectrum of knowledge ment even with their small deci- being cross fertilized across and their environments. for a corporation like EDC al- their rank. There is alignment practices across and outside the Philippine Holdings Corpo- ration (EDC) since the 1990s. On its second year of op- ment issued the Environmental expanded and more structured and capacities,” she notes of the sions outside of the company.” the conglomerate. For exam- Research for EDC lowed me not only to study the of my internal and external or Lopez Group so that more peo- ration (FPH) among its lead- The CS that FPH aims eration in 1980, EDC had put Code but EIA had not been CSR program, resulting in duo. Claudio, a recruit from the ple, many of EDC’s successful Then she was recruited to totality of man, business and corporate values, which is why ple can learn and be equipped to ing lights. to adopt is the “mandated together an “environmental im- institutionalized in the country “HELEn” (Health, Education, Youth was another require- Climate Change Commission practices have been shared by do research for Energy Devel- the environment, but I am still here,” De Jesus says. deal with sustainability issues. yet,” says De Jesus. Despite this, Livelihood and Environment) ment, not only to capture the who used to work for a renew- the team and internal cham- opment Corporation (EDC), also to have an Social justice, nationalism Her message to LopezLink EDC used the EIA, which pro- after a survey of the communi- perspective of young employ- able energy company, is collab- pions with Pantabangan, First then a government cor- impact on their and business excellence are readers: “All of us must be Alexa Cancio tion, First Gen and First Phil- pine Greenhouse Gas Inven- jected the impact of its opera- ties’ needs. ees, but also to ensure continu- orating with EDC on a climate Gen and FPIP. They are also poration controlled by interaction values paramount in working sustainability champions. If ippine Industrial Park. tory system in the country. She tions, to guide it in minimizing By the time EDC became ity and groom them to become resiliency plan with Bacman as being asked to assist by ABS- Corporate sustainability analyst the Philippine Na- for sustain- toward a sustainable enter- we value our families, we must Mylene Claudio has proven expertise in envi- the adverse effects of its projects part of the Lopez Group in the next generation of leaders the pilot site. CBN. Cancio graduated with a degree tional Oil Company able coex- prise. “In any type of busi- think as global citizens. Why? Corporate sustainability specialist ronmental and social permit around the country. 2007, the effects of climate in their field in the company. “We’re also developing a Asked why CS is a must in Business Management from (PNOC). “They istence,” ness, you need to understand Because some of our emerging Claudio brings to FPH more acquisition, implementation The company followed a change were beginning to make Beyond adding value to community-based resiliency in today’s setting, De Jesus the Ateneo de Manila Univer- ( P N O C - E D C ) says De how you enrich or if you are problems in the company and than 12 years’ experience in and monitoring. At present, simple formula: “If there’s a themselves felt, as evidenced by FPH, the three-person CS scorecard which we are pilot- emphasizes: “We need to be sity in 2013 with an aim to fuse needed a botanist Jesus. already impairing the com- in the conglomerate are global environmental management, she is involved in the design for projected impact, how do you the landslides and asset dam- group aims to ensure that as ing in two Leyte barangays conscious of the issues and this experience with her passion because of the Joining munity and the environment. issues—urbanization, natural stakeholder management, embedding sustainability prac- prevent the impact? If you can’t ages that befell various EDC the company progresses, its en- affected by typhoon Yolanda. megatrends happening around for the environment; as a stu- agricultural issues F P H You always have a footprint. If disasters, scarcity of food and community development and tices, particularly in community prevent, how do you mitigate sites due to cyclones. vironment and host community These are critical areas because us. We have to be proactive dent, she served as vice presi- related to geother- imme- you ensure that your operation water, climate change. These management, project planning and environmental resilience, it? If you can’t mitigate or pre- With the go-ahead signal also develop with it. geographically they’re prone to help mitigate the risks and dent for project management mal drilling,” De diately does not harm society, that is have no walls, no boundaries, and implementation, and social which was piloted in EDC vent it, how do you compensate, of FRL and EDC president “We are a small team be- to landslides and other natural capture the opportunities of the Ateneo Environmental Jesus recalls. a f t e r social justice. If you safeguard they affect everybody. We are research. She had a two-year sites. Claudio graduated with how do you replace it?” “It’s the Ricky Tantoco, EDC included cause we look at ourselves as disasters and the impacts of of global trends like climate Science Society. She completed What was retiring the forest, you are protecting affected by global issues but stint with the Climate Change a BS in environmental science, principle of the International climate change measures in its part of a bigger team. Our role climate change; the scorecard change, food security, water part-time internships with supposed to be a f r o m the patrimony of your nation we have local circumstances. Commission under the Low cum laude, from Palawan State Union for Conservation of watershed function in 2009. is to guide and serve as resource is their first step towards re- scarcity, urbanization, rise the World Wildlife Fund and six-month consul- E D C , and that is nationalism. And Hence, the local solutions we Emission Capacity Building University and is currently tak- Nature now, but back then we The chairman was also one of persons to build the sustainabil- siliency. The role of EDC is of the middle class—all of the OML Center to build her tancy engagement she says it when you excel in your work, apply to solve our problems Project of the UNDP, ing up her mas- followed it simply because it the CEOs that spearheaded ity capacity in all subsidiaries. to facilitate, help them come these will affect business and knowledge on the environment. in 1981 turned into was FPH have efficient processes and must be aligned with the which was instru- ter’s in urban was the logical route to take,” the climate change movement Our team therefore extends to up with a technical working governments in the next 20 After finishing a short-term regular employment c h a i r m a n reduce waste from operations, global solutions. We can never mental for the and regional De Jesus recalls. called the Philippine Impera- the people of other subsidiar- group and institutionalize the years. We need to prepare our contract with DevConcepts lasting until 2014, when Federico R. that is business excellence. do it alone. Through local ac- draft of Execu- planning at By 1984, EDC then moved tive for Climate Change. ies,” De Jesus notes. process,” Claudio says. company and communities to PH, a project management De Jesus retired as senior Lopez’s com- Working toward sustainability tion, we can contribute to the tive Order 174 the Univer- on to law enforcement and “From climate change we Projects According to De Jesus, the be resilient and to operate in and development group, vice president for Environ- mitment to cor- mandates that we optimize the resolution of global issues.” she joined the First Philip- that institu- sity of the protecting the forest—which it looked into other megatrends, Cancio is currently working team is networking with the the face of these threats.” pine Holdings Corporation tionalized the Philippines saw as protecting the country’s which is how we came to adopt on a capacity-building series (FPH) Corporate Sustain- Philip- D i l i - patrimony—and to agrofor- the business philosophy of cor- on corporate sustainability for ability Group and has man. estry and providing alternative porate sustainability,” De Jesus First Philippine Industrial Park led sustainability sources of livelihood to forest explains. (FPIP) and First Gen and on projects for subsid- dwellers and loggers, realizing Dream team the embedding program with The WEF nexus: Holistic management of nature that the state of the forest often With the new business EDC HR called “No Impact iaries including As analyzed by the United for the cooling tower of power optimum services to all sectors, is the quantity and quality of depends on the dwellers. approach in place, De Jesus Week.” Energy Develop- Nations after the Earth Sum- plants, fuel extraction and hy- De Jesus continued. WEF in the catchment, the lo- EDC began formally prac- went about gathering her CS “It’s essentially about en- ment Corpora- mit, man needs three basic dropower generation. Water The best way to assure this cators or users of the WEF and, ticing CSR, or “community dream team. She zeroed in on gaging the staff to promote a things—water (W), energy is needed for food in irriga- is to use the catchment or the finally, to do a natural resource (E) and food (F)—which are tion and processing. Energy watershed as a planning and accounting to ensure all needs 2014 2015 all interconnected. is needed for food processing, management unit. The catch- of locators in the catchment are identified in Energy Develop- trial Park, Lopez Group practices, FPH’s third-party OEG and OML Center; According to First Philip- harvesting, storage etc. Food ment is comprised of the land, served for coexistence. The corporate sustainability ment Corporation (EDC) Foundation Inc. and Lopez The CS group shares internal global experts review the busi- Community Sustainability pine Holdings Corporation is used as fuel for bioenergy water and people in a geo- Implied in this natural re- philosophy for First Philip- to disseminate sustainability Holdings sustainability mechanisms with ness metrics piloted in EDC Scorecard on Resilience, in corporate sustainability of- production. graphic space, from the lowest source accounting and budget- pine Holdings Corporation mechanisms to FPH compa- In December, a corporate pilot companies Pantabangan Sustainable practices that partnership with the Disaster ficer Agnes de Jesus, energy is The quality and quantity of point which is the river, to the ing is the shared responsibility (FPH) is conceptualized and nies sustainability statement for and FPIP; the goal for the can create value to FPH com- Response Unit of EDC; and needed for the water sector for the WEF—natural resources highest wall or mountain di- of all sectors—local govern- approved on May 6 From July to October, the FPH power groups are latter is to make it a model for panies are applied through the energy audit in partnership pumping, wastewater treatment, or raw materials—are pro- vide. The economic growth and ment units, communities and In June, a table of orientation and awareness submitted to the concerned other Philippine Economic Climate Change Resiliency with the Department of desalination and water distribu- vided by nature. It is important social and environmental well- industries—to maintain the organization is developed building activities are rolled departments in First Gen and Zone Authority areas Plan project to be piloted in Energy, the UN Industrial tion, among other purposes. therefore to maintain the in- being of man all happen within integrity of nature in that space and a CS team installed, after out in EDC, First Gen, EDC While the team conducts Bacman Geothermal Business Organization and Foundation On the other hand, water tegrity of the environment so this physical boundary. Thus, to contribute to the sustain- which subject experts are First Philippine Indus- internal researches on best Unit in partnership with University is needed by the energy sector that it will continue to deliver it is important to know what ability of man and nature.  Lopezlink October 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink October 2015  Kapamilya from across the Calauan school repaired Ongoings unfinished paintings by Felix ing and design studio. Ambata of Satellite Orchestras and route to select galleries and Resurreccion Hidalgo and the with branding and Acosta will speak on their the Orchestra of the Filipino museums onboard their bikes seas volunteer for K Channel works of Juan Luna alongside experiences in establishing and Youth in Musika sa Museo on on October 24. EVEN if they literally live it that you can go [to school],” his own small way, improve the after typhoon Glenda in arts and the contributions of contempo- strengthening the online iden- October 17, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. About 50 artists and art worlds apart, two individuals she said. quality of education and ad- STUDENTS, PTA officers and rary artists Riel Hilario, Toym culture tities and presence of the Lopez This special Saturday perfor- enthusiasts will meet up at were brought together with Through AFS Intercultural dress other social issues in the faculty members welcomed rep- Imao and Ling Quisumbing IN the changing world of Museum and Ayala Museum, mance features a lineup of West Gallery in one mission in mind: to vol- Programs, Laura learned about country. resentatives from Lopez Group Ramilo. These guest artists help the 21st century, the arts and respectively, while Buencamino classical pieces as the Lopez and will cut across galleries in unteer at Knowledge Channel KCFI. She is now assigned to The international intern- Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and reinvent and transform the gal- culture are called to tap into will speak on Ateneo Art Gal- Museum brings back October Greenhills (Secret Fresh and Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and the Marketing and Communi- ship gave him the rare chance ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya leries into a visual treat. new platforms and take on lery’s yearly collaboration with as the official Musika sa Museo Art Informal) before dropping help reach more to teach more cation department, volunteer- to directly interact with the (ALKFI) in the ceremonial turn- Curated by Ricky Francisco, new mechanisms to engage its graphic designers and studios in month. This is also in com- by the Lopez Museum. They Filipino learners. ing her talent in graphic design; public schools and see the real over of Dayap Elementary School Open Ends is presented with public. Information and graphic creating a distinct identity for memoration of the Museums will then head to Blanc Gal- her vivacious struggles of every learner via Annex in Calauan, Laguna. support from Pacific Paint design, paired with social media the Ateneo Art Awards. and Galleries Month in the lery in White Plains and Post personality KCFI’s school monitoring. Commonwealth Era Monument by (Boysen) Philippines Inc., and online platforms, allow for a Admission is P115 for Philippines. Gallery in Cubao before cap- The repair works on the Toym Imao is a plus for “There are many issues in school damaged by typhoon while the public programs for more dynamic, easier and wider students and P135 for adults. ping the afternoon with a visit the promo- education aside from the insuf- Glenda in July 2014 covered the exhibition are sponsored by access to information. Limited seats. This public pro- to the Katipunan-Diliman area tional events ficiency of classrooms, materials glass windows, roofing, gutters Art, interrupted Gourmet Farms Inc. In the panel presentation and gram is brought to you in part (Ateneo Art Gallery, UP Vargas Knowledge or even teachers. And I believe and classroom ceilings and the discussion On Point: Branding by Gourmet Farms Inc. Museum, UP College of Fine Channel par- that Knowledge Channel can e-classroom (computer room/ in ‘Open Ends’ & Marketing Art and Culture Arts Gallery and Project 20/ ticipates in. help in addressing these con- science lab). The three school WHAT happens when art and on October 3, invited panel- Green Daisy). “I chose to cerns,” Yasu said. buildings, which were originally LGFI Operations head Angela Lopez Guingona (2nd from left) leads the tree- art-making is interrupted? Is ists Vince Africa and Reymart The initiative is also in planting activity after the turnover be a volunteer He believes that by volun- constructed by the National an unfinished piece still worthy Cerin of The Public School; Yael support of the Firefly Brigade, because I’m teering in the Philippines, he Housing Authority, were reno- Angela Lopez Guingona, munity. of display? Why would a work Buencamino, managing curator a group represented by artist lucky with can further test his capacity as vated by ALKFI and LGFI in operations head of LGFI, shared “They should own the with no perfunctory conclusion of the Ateneo Art Gallery; Eric Katti Sta. Ana. my family. So a person by experiencing life 2009 to accommodate students her enthusiasm for her visits to school. Hindi pwedeng ipagkati- (at least not yet) deserve a sec- Ambata, Web, Digital and Social The Lopez Memorial Museum I thought it’s out of his comfort zone and by affected by the rehabilitation of the Southville 7 resettlement wala lang sa teachers. Parents ond look? Media of Lopez Museum; and is at the ground floor, Benpres time to give seeing the reality of the world Yasumasa Tanaka (left) and Laura Fellmann (right) enjoy the River and by typhoon site. “I love coming back here should participate sa develop- All of these questions have Spike Acosta, senior marketing Building, Exchange Road corner back,” she outside Japan. helping KCFI in its cause to educate more Filipino learners Ondoy. to Calauan because the people ment ng school,” Ablaza said. as much resonance when looked associate of Ayala Museum, will Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- stated. In Yasu and Laura, one sees The turnover of repaired are so friendly,” she said. “It is a BayaniJuan sa Southville at even from a personal vantage share their perspectives on in- seum days and hours are Mondays Laura Fellmann, 21, is from Another young individual the embodiment of what “Ka- school buildings coincided with commitment of our family and 7 is home to more than 5,000 point. Aren’t we all unfinished, formation and graphic design as to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Switzerland. This photographer who was drawn to the Philip- pamilya” stands for, regardless a tree-planting activity under the rest of the companies that we families, including 1,700 fami- living our lives day by day trying integral marketing and branding a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited and artist has an eye and heart pines, Yasumasa “Yasu” Tanaka, of nationality and background: Lopez Museum the Binhi nationwide green- will always help this school.” lies that were relocated from to make sense of who we are as mechanisms for individuals and access to exhibitions and library for the significance of education 20, has views bigger than his two young people who have ing program initiated by Lopez Leonardo Ablaza, project Estero de Paco and Estero de people? In this sense, the Lopez institutions in the field of art and a stop in this resources by signing up for the and social work: the drive that age. a steadfast vision parallel to Group chairman emeritus Oscar manager of EDC, called on the Pandacan in Manila. (Miko Museum exhibit Open Ends is culture. Lopez Museum membership pro- led her to volunteer at KCFI. Yasu, who was recom- KCFI’s goal of changing the Fill your year’s ARTBike M. Lopez and Energy Develop- parents, students and teachers Aliño) existential. The Public School will talk ARTBike, an initiative started gram. Members can borrow books “For me, it’s pretty hard mended to KCFI by a partner course of Philippine education. On October 3: ment Corporation (EDC). to show malasakit to their com- Ongoing until December about past projects, commis- afternoon with by artist Rock Drilon and now from the lending section and get to see what is happening here organization, AIESEC (origi- Do you also want to leave 23, 2015, the exhibit highlights Getting your sions and collaborations that art and music with broadcast journalist Jay discounts on lectures, workshops because in Switzerland, it’s nally Association Internatio- a mark and make a difference? rarely seen studies, sketches and they have taken on as a brand- Catch Ang Misyon Network Taruc, will take the northern and services for only P1,500. obligated that you go to school. nale des Étudiants en Sciences Submit your resumé to ojt@ River Warriors rock point across Every child goes to school. … Économiques et Commercia- knowledgechannel.org or send a writing workshop And here [in the Philippines] les), discovered that he has a message through the K Channel River Warriors and young Special Feature it’s like you have to fight for broader purpose—to help, in Facebook page! 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(ALKFI). month: Essentials which contains taro the Lopez Museum, includ- biodiversity.” But according to University of the Philippines Each of the classrooms is October 1-2: Effective chips, pili nuts, gourmet ing colored illustra- them, a number of fish species School of Health and Sciences, built based on the design of Business Communication tuyo, gourmet tamban, tions from Father there faced possible extinction Tacloban campus; and two Energy Development Corpo- Skills Training sardines and anvil kopi, Manuel Blanco’s “Flo- due to, among other problems, classrooms in Tabunan Na- ration and the Department of or the Healthy Basket ra de Filipinas” (1877; October 29-30: destructive fishing methods and tional High School in Borbon, Education, which are made to Opera- which has coco flour, 1880) and a 1710 map rapid industrialization. Cebu were recently turned over withstand 250 kph wind veloc- tions Management coco sugar, cardiac by Dutch mapmaker Carolum Allard. 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(Thea Garing) the role of direct implementer support from First Gen risk reduction management management Millie Artillaga. 10 Lopezlink October 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink October 2015 11 Sudoku Detecting eyelid problems Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! By Charizze Henson Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Make your own Santa, ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, DO you have a growth that eyelids is more prone to tumors column at kahon. looks like a pimple on your eye- because it is the thinnest and lid? Does it seem to be growing most sensitive in the body and candy cane treats or does it bleed? is often not protected from the According to Asian Eye sun’s UV rays,” Dr. Kleiner ex- 2. Using a spoon or a large icing tip, red and/or green colored sugar. Place on un- Institute eye plastic surgeon plains. place a large dollop (about 1-2 tsp) of greased cookie sheet. Dr. Franklin Kleiner, these The two main types of can- whipped cream on top of the straw- 4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light- lumps could be noncancerous cerous eyelid tumors are the berry base. Plop the little hat on top. ly browned and cookies is set. Remove from (benign) or cancerous (malig- basal cell carcinomas and the Add another small dollop of whipped oven; cool 2 to 3 minutes. Press candy piece nant). “Although most eyelid squamous cell carcinomas and cream to the tip of the hat to make a into center of each cookie. Remove from problems are not vision or life melanomas. Basal carcinomas mock pompom. cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. threatening, they could cause are skin cancers that grow 3. Place two chocolate sprinkles on Yields approximately 35 cookies. (Source: pain, burning or a sandy feeling slowly over months to years but the Santa “face” for the eyes. Using www.bakedperfection.com) in the eye. The most common don’t spread to distant parts of a toothpick, place two very small eyelid problems are sties and the body, while the latter type splotches of whipped cream down chalazia.” is less common but can spread the front of the strawberry for but- 2 3 4 A sty is like a pimple on the quickly on the eyelid. About tons. Store them in the fridge to keep eyelid that is caused by bacte- 90% of tumors are basal cell them cold. how long the eye growth has rial infection of a hair follicle or carcinomas and 10% are squa- Candy Cane Blossoms (Hershey’s sweat gland; a chalazion, on the mous cell carcinomas and mel- been present.” recipe) other hand, is a painless bump anomas. Early detection of eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. “Careful evaluation is essen- growths is essential to obtaining Ingredients: 1 bag Hershey’s Kisses However, patients should not tial to know whether the lump better results out of treatment. brand Candy Cane Kisses; 1/2 c but- Asian Eye offers eyelid growth ter, softened; 1 c granulated sugar; 1 mistake these for skin cancer. or growth is noncancerous or  Very Easy 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 egg; 2 c all- “What people don’t know cancerous,” says Dr. Kleiner. detection and removal. For more  Easy purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp is that skin cancer around the “It is important to consider the info, call 898-2020 or email eye-  Medium eyelids occurs. The skin of the size, appearance, recurrence and [email protected].  Hard baking soda; 2 tbsp milk; and red and 5 6 7 8 THESE DIY food projects would make good green colored sugar additions to your arsenal of Christmas gifts. Procedure: Top wellness advocates Santa Strawberries 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Ingredients: 1 dozen strawberries; 1 c whipped Remove wrappers from candies (approx. 35). to join G Stuff fair cream; and a handful of chocolate sprinkles 2. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and egg in large Answer to September puzzle bowl until well blended. Stir together flour, making better decisions, they can 3; and Kalel Chan on October 4 Procedure: baking soda and salt; add alternately with make an impact in the lives of our (see related story on page 11). Solution, tips and computer program 1. Using a paring knife, slice the leafy end off milk to butter mixture, beating until well 10 farmers and, on a bigger scale, our The profits from the three-day available at each strawberry so they stand up evenly. Then blended. country,” said ALKFI chair and event will go towards ALKFI’s www.sudoku.com slice the tip off to make a little hat. 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in 9 G Stuff Inc., together with ABS- G Stuff founder Gina Lopez. community development proj- CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foun- There will also be eye-open- ects in Guimaras and Sibuyan as Eats 1. Some of the 600-strong September group of dation Inc. (ALKFI), will hold its ing talks by leading wellness well as fund the Puno ng Bayan walkers; 2. LGFI chair Cedie Lopez Vargas; 3. Asian first Health & Wellness Fair at experts and meals prepared by reforestation campaigns in Anti- Look who’s Eye medical and research director Dr. Johnny the Rockwell Tent in Makati on celebrity chefs. polo, Mindoro, Samar, Leyte and Have a taste of Old Manila Nañagas; 4. Asian Eye’s Dr. Patricia Manuel; October 2-4, 2015. For P1,000, take part in lec- North Cotabato. 5-6. Emcees Joe Salomon and Trina Mendita of Your P200 will get you a ring- tures such as Organic Vegetable Get your tickets to the cooking at the Rockwell; 7. Mheanne delos Santos of Rockwell; side seat to this gathering of the Farming in Your Own Backyard Health & Wellness Fair at G THE city of Manila has been mostly linked to friend in China that he traveled to the Philip- 8. The Walk the Talk committee; 9-10. The premier providers of organic by Gil Carandang, Overcoming Stuff stores in Power Plant historical structures and events. For more than pines to find his fortune. Incidentally, he was the G Stuff fair! participants from host companies Rockwell and produce and holistic wellness Cancer by Bettina Osmeña, and Mall, Trinoma and Ayala Town 300 years, this area once became the political, one who introduced siopao to our countrymen. Asian Eye; 11. The September birthday celebrators activities. Have your fill of health Eating the Right Food to Cure Center and at the ALKFI office military and religious center of the Spanish em- Located on Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo, Ma PREPARE your appetites as top Filipino chefs on center stage 11 products, wellness services and Your Illnesses by Dr. Albert Jo. in Quezon City. pire in Asia. Manila also saw the gallant stand Mon Luk’s special siopao and special mami are serve up their yummiest dishes at the G Stuff heart-healthy Pilates, Zumba, Or, for P1,500, book a seat at of some of our national heroes as well as the ups must-try treats. Toho’s pancit canton Health & Wellness Fair at the Rockwell Tent in yoga and meditation sessions. exclusive dinners and a brunch Sports & Wellness and downs of World War II. Like Ma Mon Luk, Ramon Lee of Guang- Makati on October 2-4, 2015! “Today, more Filipinos are prepared by some of the coun- calendar The city boasts of its unique cuisine which dong province in China also opened a food out- Since 1929, Ramon Lee’s Panciteria on Ron- On October 2, feast on a Filipino-inspired becoming more conscious and try’s top chefs: Jessie Sincioco on OCTOBER was enjoyed back then and up to the present. let to earn enough money to marry his fiancée. quillo Street in Sta. Cruz prides itself on its fried dinner courtesy of chef Jessie Sincioco of Chef Rockwell, Asian Eye 10: Avon Kiss Goodbye , these four joints have stood the test of chicken and pancit canton. Jessie Rockwell Club, Top of the Citi by Chef mindful about their health. We October 2; Robby Goco, Ramon want them to realize that do- Antonio, Kel Zaguirre, Miko to Breast Cancer Run, time. Established in 1888, Ambos Mundos on Jessie and 100 Revolving Restaurant. ing this does not have to be too Aspiras, Myke Sarthou and Ol- 5K/10K (SM MOA, Pasay R. Ma Mon Luk Restaurant was established Florentino Torres Street serves Spanish, Fili- On October 3, dinner will be prepared by host Makati WTT expensive and difficult for them, ivia Limpe-Aw of Destileria City), 5am. Fee: P600- in the 1930s. Arriving in Manila in 1918, Ma pino and Chinese dishes. Paella Ambos, callos the group of Robby Goco of Green Pastures, By Gerbs De Castro while understanding that by Limtuaco & Co. Inc. on October P750. Register at www. Mon Luk was so determined to marry his girl- and lumpiang ubod are just some of its special- Ramon Antonio of pfork, Kel Zaguirre of Lo- avon.com.ph/PRSuite/ ties which have delighted loads of their cus- cavore Kitchen & Drinks, Miko Aspiras of Le ROCKWELL Land Corpora- Registration began at 6 a.m. Birthday” song to the delight of home_page.page tomers. Petit Soufflé and Scout’s Honor, Myke Sar- tion and Asian Eye Institute at the new Rockwell office -de the September celebrators. 25: Heroes for Children To cap it off, reputed to be the oldest- Ma thou of Alab Chef Tatung and Olivia Limpe- (AEI), which celebrated their velopment, 8 Rockwell. A safety briefing from Au- Run, 500m/5K/10K/21K nila restaurant is the New Toho Food Center, Aw of Destileria Limtuaco & Co. Inc. Believ- 20th and 14th anniversaries The recitation of the Lopez gusto Villalon of the Energy (SM MOA, Pasay City), which was established in 1866. Situated on To- ing that the “Bahay Kubo” vegetables should respectively, hosted the Lopez Credo and Values was led by Development Corporation 4am. Fee: P100-P950. mas Pinpin Street in Binondo, it was originally be “forever included in our culinary scene,” Group HR Council-Lopez Dr. Patricia Manuel of AEI. Dr. Emergency Response Team Register at www.takbo. called Toho Restaurant Antigua, but the build- Goco promises a dish that has “a great story Lifelong Wellness Walk the Johnny Nañagas, AEI medical preceded the four-kilometer ph/heroesforchildren ing caught fire in 1984, thus the name change. to tell.” Talk (WTT) in Rockwell Cen- and research director, delivered walk around Rockwell Center. 25: Run for Others, Their all-time best-sellers are the pancit canton, Kalel Chan, executive chef of M Café, takes ter on September 19, 2015. the welcome remarks. Back at the assembly area, 3K/5K/10K (Ateneo Toho beef and kikiam. By the way, Jose Rizal was over the kitchen with a “one-of-a-kind Filipino Aptly themed “Saturday A new feature during this the participants were treated to a Loyola Campus, QC), 5am. a Toho customer when he was still studying in brunch” on October 4. The young chef, who Throwback to the ‘90s,” the event undertaking and forthcoming hearty brunch. Capping the day Fee: P700-P1,000. Call Intramuros. started out as a line cook at M Café, advocates gathered around 600 employees WTTs was the celebration was a raffle where several employ- Jess at 0917-8905163 or Old Manila has brought us a lot of memo- the use of local ingredients, saying it is one way of the Lopez Group and their of participants’ natal day. The ees won prizes courtesy of the host ALKFI chair and G Stuff founder Gina of helping Filipino farmers. Lopez Dar at 0917-824162 ries and these are some of the reasons to keep family members and friends. participants sang the “Happy companies and the Wellness team. Organic Basket’s Bettina Osmeña Ma Mon Luk’s special mami and siopao Seats are priced P1,500 per head per meal. Kikiam from Toho coming back to Manila… Simply no place like combo is a classic Manila! Call 416-1828 for tickets or purchase at G Stuff Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline and Green Pastures branches. 12 Lopezlink October 2015

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