JULY 2021
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Economic impact assessment
Rockwell unveils Tribute to Sneak peek: new flagships…page 2 ‘education ‘The Broken president’ Marriage Vow’ …page 3 …page 8
Lopezlink July 2021 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink July 2021 Rockwell Centers to rise Knowledge + Beyond EDC raises P5B in Angeles, Bacolod cities Statement on the passing of Pres. Aquino By Rina Lopez ROCKWELL Land Corpora- expanding its footprint in Arton East Tower in Katipu- from green bonds tion, at its annual stockhold- Negros with Rockwell Cen- nan, Quezon City; and The Knowledge Channel Foundation By Frances Ariola ers’ meeting on June 30, 2021, ter Bacolod. Twice the size of Balmori in Rockwell Center, Inc. (KCFI) president Rina Lo- announced plans to expand its the first Rockwell Center in Makati. pez shares a heartfelt statement ENERGY Development Cor- presence with the launch of two Makati, it will be a 30-hectare “We will always hold tight on the passing of “education presi- poration (EDC) listed P5 bil- new flagship projects in Ange- master-planned development to our vision of creating beyond dent” Benigno Aquino III lion worth of ASEAN Green les, Pampanga and in Bacolod. with the vision of becoming ordinary communities amidst Bonds in the Philippine Deal- Rockwell Center Nepo, the Bacolodnons’ top choice any situation,” Padilla said. “We ON behalf of the Lopez family ing & Exchange Corporation Angeles is a 3.6-hectare joint for a holistic community with remain optimistic to launch and Knowledge Channel Foun- (PDEx) on June 25, 2021. It venture with the Nepomuceno commercial centers, residential several projects, especially with dation, we pay the highest trib- is the first tranche to be issued family. spaces and lifestyle and leisure the continued trust our clients ute to the life and leadership of out of its P15-billion ASEAN “We are excited to be part of areas. The first phase consisting have given our brand after see- the 15th president of the Phil- Green Bonds shelf registration. the skyline of Angeles, Pam- of the commercial lots is sched- ing how we all handled the first ippines, Benigno Simeon Co- EDC president and COO panga. Once the project is uled to commence by year-end year of the crisis.” juangco Aquino III, or simply Richard Tantoco led the cer- completed, the community will and is expected to bring in P1.4 Rockwell Land posted a net “PNoy.” emony, which was attended by feature four mid-rise residen- billion in revenues. income after tax (NIAT) to Under his watch, the ba- representatives from the Secu- tial buildings and its very own Rockwell Land also disclosed parent of P1.08 billion in 2020, sic education sector achieved Power Plant Mall,” said Rock- the launches of other major a 63% decline from the previ- rities and Exchange Commis- numerous milestones, two of Lopez and Aquino share a quick chat during a break at the event sion (SEC) and PDEx. well Land president and CEO projects this year, including ous year, with consolidated which were most remarkable: The issuance was more than Nestor J. Padilla. Sillion Building at 32 Sanson revenues reaching P10.7 bil- the universal kindergarten and principals all over the country, how we helped transform the 10x oversubscribed, allowing The P8.5-billion develop- in Cebu; The Villas at Aruga lion. However, its performance the K-12 laws. Through sheer they continue to express their Philippine education landscape EDC to exercise the oversub- ment will begin this July with Resort and Residences-Mactan in the first half of 2021 already political will, legislative laws, gratitude for the opportunity to for the better will carry on for scription option and raise an- its first tower, The Manansala. Phase 2; Terreno South Phase exceeded the results of full year budgetary support and the col- have learned from the best and future generations to draw in- L-R: Rina Lopez, Pres. Noynoy Aquino, Synergos chair Peggy Dulany, former Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar other P2 billion on top of the After Nara Residences in 3 in Lipa, Batangas; Nara Resi- 2020 with NIAT to parent laboration of the Department of to be better education leaders. spiration from. M. Lopez and Connie R. Lopez in New York during one of PNoy’s first trips outside the Philippines as president in base issue size of P3 billion. The 2019, the company is further dences Lots in Bacolod; The reaching P1.2 billion. Education (DepEd) and count- While much continues to be To PNoy’s family, our deep 2010 first-tranche bonds were priced less partners in the public and done to solve the Philippine condolences on the passing of at the lowest end of the range at private sectors, the country saw learning crisis, Pres. Aquino’s PNoy. We pray for his eternal 2.8565% and 3.7305% for the SKY Fiber gives subscribers the unprecedented transforma- school children was drastically dents Leadership Program ing of the K-12 law. As former political will to invest in the repose in God’s embrace. We three-year and five-year series, tion of the basic education sys- reduced from 55% to 5.21%. (SLP) together with De La DepEd Sec. Br. Armin Luistro education of the Filipino right- pray too for peace, comfort and respectively. tem, giving our countrymen a These inputs gave children a Salle University, Lopez Group said, “if there is only one legacy fully earned him the title “the love for your family and for our PDEx president and CEO free access to AirConsole Hero chance to be at par with the rest better chance at learning. Foundation Inc., the Australian we would want to leave behind, education president.” country during this difficult Antonino Nakpil said of EDC goal to promote a regenerative Green Bonds to be issued by a of the world. During PNoy’s term, open Department of Foreign Affairs it is a leadership program and In his passing, PNoy’s life time. We thank the Aquino as a returning lister of its cor- environment and society while power company in the Philip- SKY and Swiss game devel- searching ways to improve ply subscribe to AirConsole From 2010 to 2016, the collaboration and public-pri- and Trade, and the DepEd. leaders like you who will con- and leadership of “Daang Ma- family for the many sacrifices porate bonds: “One might say contributing to a low-carbon pines. oper N-Dream lets SKY Fiber their offerings in terms of en- Hero, which is priced at P249 PNoy administration hired vate partnerships were highly The training of more than tinue the reform.” tuwid” will continue through endured for our country and that EDC was born green, has economy by increasing access to “We are very much delighted subscribers nationwide add tertainment, it made a lot of a month but is free for all SKY over 174,000 teachers and built encouraged. Knowledge Chan- 400 school division superinten- Even today, many years later, the advocacy of Knowledge hope to repay you with similar been walking the green walk reliable, renewable energy.” with the overwhelming recep- gaming to their entertain- sense to us to work together to Fiber subscribers for six months 180,000 classrooms. The share nel Foundation had frequent dents and assistant school divi- as we continue to meet and Channel Foundation, the Lo- passion and actions to better long before financial and capi- The SEC on June 14, 2021 tion of the bond investors con- ment choices as they are now provide these games to all its starting May 18. of children attending prepri- collaborations with the gov- sion superintendents ensured work with SLP participants pez family, our companies and the lives of the Filipino. Warm tal markets even began talking approved the shelf registration sidering our last bond issuance entitled to six months of free subscribers,” Anthony Cliquot, “Aside from recently up- mary school from the poorest ernment, but perhaps the most wider participation in imple- when we turn over Knowledge the work we do for the Filipino hugs. the green talk. We congratulate of the EDC ASEAN Green was eight years ago. Through premium subscription to Air- chief operating officer and grading our speeds at afford- 20% of households doubled notable one was the imple- menting education reforms, es- Channel educational video les- children and our country. His Maraming salamat, PNoy. EDC… and wish it continued Bonds and issued the permit to the ASEAN Green Bonds, the Console Hero starting May strategic partnership developer able prices, we want to contin- while the percentage of out-of- mentation of the Superinten- pecially at the time of the pass- sons and train teachers and story and our shared stories on Paalam. greenness and success in all en- sell for the first-tranche bonds. public is able to support and 18, 2021. of N-Dream, said. uously level up our subscribers’ “SKY has decided to join The first of its kind in the digital lifestyle by partnering deavors and hope other issuers The first-tranche bonds have participate in financing renew- follow its lead.” been rated PRS Aaa, with a sta- able energy projects, which is AirConsole in its mission to Philippines, AirConsole offers with AirConsole Hero. In SEC chairman Emilio ble outlook, by the Philippine aligned with our mission of bring happiness into every multiplayer games and serves as this way, SKY Fiber subscrib- Construction starts on EDC’s Aquino noted: “The commis- Rating Services Corporation forging collaborative pathways household. SKY, being an in- an online cross-platform video ers can gather their family and sion commends EDC for its and are the first SEC-registered for a decarbonized and regen- novative company in the Phil- game console that transforms friends, choose from over 160 Bacman expansion project Green Bond Framework and its peso-denominated ASEAN erative future,” said Tantoco. ippine market and relentlessly mobile phones into gamepads, online games and play at fiber- with computer web browsers, fast speeds. This will help them Android TVs or SKY Evo as in creating stronger bonds at ENERGY Development Cor- Emmanuel Juaneza, Depart- 72,200 tonnes each year as it Online learning maximized with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up speeds the main screen. home during the new normal,” poration (EDC), through its ment of Environment and Nat- helps Japan reach its own car- If users wish to unlock its said Alan Supnet, SKY head subsidiary Bacman Geother- ural Resources’ Francisco Milla bon dioxide reduction goals. PARENTS can create a multi- hobby, they can easily do so since premium features, such as ac- for consumer broadband prod- mal Inc., recently broke ground Jr., Department of Labor and “I want to emphasize how our faceted learning environment at our current homestay lifestyle cess to all games, unlimited ucts. to officially commence the con- Employment Region 5’s Engr. revitalized mission to forge col- home when they access high- enables more time flexibility and players, no ad breaks and unique For more info, visit mysky. struction of its 29-megawatt Roberto Aranas, First Balfour laborative pathways for a decar- quality online learning resourc- quick access to digital platforms,” in-game content, they can sim- com.ph/fiberfreemiums. (MW) Palayan Binary Power president and COO Anthony bonized and regenerative future es with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up Alan Supnet, head for consumer Plant (PBPP) project and pro- Fernandez, and Engr. Macario puts PBPP in front and center. Super Speed plans. broadband products at SKY, said. vide much needed additional Pavia, who represented Gov. Al This project is a testament to “The new normal has opened A lot of learning materials Erratum for ‘Meet supply of clean, reliable and Francis Bichara. our invaluable collaborations EDC officials and stakeholder partners in Brgy. Nagotgot, Manito for the up opportunities for children are available online like videos, the Team’ section First Gen: Cash dividends stable power to the country by The PBPP project that will not only with you, Gov. Francis groundbreaking ceremony that was also held via Zoom to experience education beyond quizzes, podcasts, educational December 2022. expand EDC’s existing 130- and with Gov. Chiz [Escudero], On page 4 of the June school. If your child wants to ac- games, blogs and free-to- The ceremony that was held MW Bacon-Manito geother- with the Department of En- 2021 issue, the designation quire a new skill or develop a new stream documentaries, but they on the way this July simultaneously in Brgy. Nagot- mal facility will generate 215.8 ergy and even with the Depart- Educational Foundation—all MW Bacman-1 geothermal of Dondi Ocampo in the can only be maximized with a got and via Zoom was graced gigawatt-hours of clean power ment of Health but also with of us [are] working together to power plant to generate ad- annual meeting dates AT its meeting on June 25, per share on the 13,750,000 “Meet the Team” section stable internet connection. at P1,499/month or the mid- load or stream them when by EDC president and COO and was awarded a subsidy the government of Japan, First provide a stable, reliable and ditional energy without the “Parents must invest in a 2021, the board of directors Series G Preferred Shares should be “Lead for Kumu July 29: ABS-CBN range Plan 80 Mbps at P1,999/ they subscribe to SKY Fiber’s Richard Tantoco and SVP and from Japan as part of its joint Balfour, Turboden, Mitsubishi cost-competitive source of clean, need for additional drilling. It broadband plan that will level of First Gen Corporation issued to First Philippine initiatives, Integrated Corporation, 8 a.m. month, both of which can sup- high-speed Plan 200 Mbps at facilities operations and main- crediting mechanism. Power Limited, and our other baseload power that our country is envisioned to boost the lo- up their children’s studies, approved the declaration of Holdings Corporation by News.” We apologize for August 5: Lopez Holdings port livestreaming classes and P3,499/month. tenance head Liberato Virata, The low-carbon project is ex- contractors, suppliers and other needs,” Tantoco said. cal economy as will generate which we believe can be de- cash dividends of P3.8904 way of private placement. the error. Corporation, 9 a.m. seamless digital collaboration. To make remote learning more with stakeholder partners led pected to reduce the country’s partners, including TESDA The project will make use 600 jobs for the community. livered by our upgraded Super per share on 52,853,840 The dividends have a record To be conducted virtu- If parents and students wish dynamic and interactive with by Department of Energy Usec. carbon emissions by around Region 5 and the KEITECH of waste heat from the 110- (F. Ariola) Speed plans,” Supnet added. outstanding Series G Pre- date of July 9, 2021 and pay- ally by means of remote to explore educational tools SKY’s fiber-fast speeds at highly Families can opt for SKY Fi- ferred Shares and P0.38904 ment date of July 26, 2021. communications. in different digital media - for competitive prices, visit mysky. ber’s best-value Plan 40 Mbps mats, they can quickly down- com.ph/skyfiber. 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FPH Occupational Health Group head Dr. Joselito the vaxx Gapas leads the Vac2Normal corporate working group HERE’S a quick look at the approval: May 5, 2021 main vaccine brands being Age group covered by FDA used in Vac2Normal and in EUA approval: 18 years old the Kapamilya Vaccination and above Program: AstraZeneca, Mod- Technology platform: erna and Novavax’s Covovax. mRNA Dose and frequency: 2 doses, 28 days apart Vaccine efficacy (VE):94.1% overall VE against symptom- OXFORD atic COVID-19, occurring at ASTRAZENECA least 14 days after the second Manufacturer/developer: dose; 100% VE against severe AstraZeneca, University of COVID-19 Oxford (UK) Common adverse events Countries with EUA: 99 reported in Phase III clinical countries including US, UK, trials: Injection site pain, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, fatigue, headache myalgia India, Philippines (muscle pain), arthralgia (joint Philippine FDA EUA ap- pain), chills, nausea/vomiting, proval: January 28, 2021 axillary swelling/tenderness, Age group covered by FDA fever, swelling at the injection EUA approval: 18 years old site and erythema (skin The First Gen Clean Energy Complex in Batangas City and UP Technohub in Quezon City are abuzz with activity as employees and workers covered by Vac2Normal and the Kapamilya Vaccination Program receive their COVID-19 shots (FPH PHOTOS and above redness/inflammation) at the BY: MIKAELA BALITA) themselves “on top of a horse between waiting for the high- According to herdimmuni- Choose safety Technology platform: Viral injection site that keeps on running.” er-efficacy brands and getting ty.ph, as of July 12, 2021 almost In the midst of vaccine vector (nonreplicating) Serious adverse events “From the time we started vaccinated at the soonest pos- 3.5 million Filipinos have been hesitancy, vaccine discrimina- Dose and frequency: 2 reported in Phase III clinical LOPEZ... dependents in getting vaccinated leads the Vac2Normal corporate “It’s difficult physically, but quarter program rollout despite and households. Depending communicating [with stake- sible time with whatever brand fully vaccinated, representing tion and other issues, Villaluz doses, 4-12 weeks apart trials: Severe allergic reac- from page 1 against the deadly virus. Vacci- working group which gathers easy emotionally and psycho- having received only a small on the arrival of the vaccines, holders] up to now, a lot of new is available. about 3% of the total popula- and Gapas urge employees to Vaccine efficacy (VE): tions, including anaphylaxis nations under Vac2Normal will teams from the company’s hu- logically because everybody percentage of their total order ABS-CBN aims to complete things come up which we didn’t 16 months of lockdowns tion. The country needs to fully look at the big picture. 70.4% overall VE against be carried out in at least 34 sites man resources; environment, sees this as their contribution,” of Moderna and Covovax vac- the inoculations in the fourth know a month ago or a week The Vac2Normal and Ka- inoculate 70 million individuals “Getting vaccinated is ulti- symptomatic COVID-19, 14 “SAMA-SAMA tayo dito, around the Philippines, while safety and health; and planning Gapas explains. cines thus far. quarter of 2021. ago. Our communication would pamilya Vaccination Program in order to achieve herd immu- mately an individual’s decision days after the second dose walang maiiwan.” the Kapamilya Vaccination Pro- departments. The group reports Aligned with best practices Just this month, ABS-CBN Not just business change all the time, so we have rollouts come one and a half nity by Dec. 31, 2021, accord- but deciding to be vaccinated Common adverse events re- COVOVAX This was the assertion made gram for ABS-CBN vaccinees to the COVID vaccine execu- The Kapamilya Vaccination administered its first batch of Gapas came out of retire- to be very agile. But in spite of years after the Philippines re- ing to current targets set by the against COVID-19 is choos- ported in Phase III clinical Manufacturer/developer: by Dr. Joselito Gapas as First has partnered with AC Health tive committee headed by FPH Program is led by chief strategy the two-dose Moderna vac- ment—he had been based over- that, the communications team ported its first case of the novel national government. ing safety for one’s self and our trials: Injection site pain and Serum Institute of India, Philippine Holdings Corpora- to set up its own hubs. president Giles Puno and other officer and chief risk manage- cines to 80 employees who were seas—to join the Lopez Group has delivered,” he avers. coronavirus in January 2020. It However, the WHO re- Kapamilya at work, at home tenderness, fatigue, headache, Novavax (US) tion (FPH) and other Lopez The Lopez Group acquired senior leaders. ment officer Raymund Miran- deemed top priority vaccinees in 2011. While he had been at ABS-CBN’s Villaluz likens has also been 16 months since cently recommended that and in the community,” Villaluz feverishness, myalgia (muscle Countries with EUA: No Group companies activate their COVID-19 vaccines Astra- Under the corporate work- da, logistics and procurement due to their being required to the helm of other major proj- the process of implement- lockdowns were implemented countries vaccinate about 85% stresses. pain) EUA approvals yet corporate COVID-19 vaccina- Zeneca, Covovax (Novavax) and ing group is a vast network head Allan Cotaoco, corporate physically report to work, their ects during his stint with an oil ing a COVID-19 vaccination all over the world after the of their population due to the Gapas underscores the im- Serious adverse events Philippine FDA EUA tion programs beginning this Moderna. Along with Bharat, that includes company working services group head Philbert comorbidity, and age. The first and gas company, he shies away program in the workplace to World Health Organization rise of more transmissible vari- portance of listening to experts reported in Phase III clini- approval: -- month. Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, groups and, for organizations Berba, HR and organizational round of vaccinations was held from calling his latest assign- “changing tires while your car (WHO) declared the corona- ants of the coronavirus, such as and steering clear of fake news cal trials: None reported Age group covered by FDA The rollout of FPH’s and Pfizer, Sinovac and Sputnik V, with multiple sites in the Phil- development head Nilda Bay- at UP Technohub in Quezon ment “challenging,” choosing is running.” virus outbreak as a pandemic the delta and lambda. with regard to the effects of EUA approval: -- ABS-CBN’s vaccination pro- these have received or are about ippines, site working groups. ani and HR operations head City, with venues for succeed- to use “fulfilling and rewarding” “You need speed in decid- on March 11, 2020. Then, the It is also important to note vaccines. Technology platform: grams caps months of ground- to receive emergency use autho- Each of these groups is itself a Cris Villaluz. ing batches to be coordinated instead. ing on matters, but relevant WHO had reported that there that individuals are considered He adds: “You have to look Protein subunit work carried out by dozens of rization or EUA approvals from multi-department unit. Like Vac2Normal, ABS- with AC Health. “Because this is not just information that will help you were “more than 118,000 cases fully vaccinated two weeks after at not only your health but the Dose and frequency: 2 doses, individuals across several Lopez the Philippine Food and Drug “We are very happy and CBN priority groups were Additionally, ABS-CBN about business. How do we to make an informed decision in 114 countries and 4,291 completing their shots. They health of your loved ones, your MODERNA 21 days apart Group companies. The goal: to Administration. pleased because they are so determined based on the works with the local govern- contribute? How do we protect is oftentimes unavailable. A people have lost their lives. must continue to religiously community and the health Manufacturer/developer: Vaccine efficacy (VE): encourage all employees and National prioritization stan- cooperative,” Gapas says. “They DOH and National Task Force ments of Quezon City and our people and, at the same case in point is the changing Thousands more are fighting observe minimum health pro- of the country. Have yourself Moderna, National Institute Awaiting EUA application their dependents to get inocu- dards appreciate that this is for the Against COVID-19 guidelines Taguig to ensure that those who time, support the country and guidelines on whether the vac- for their lives in hospitals.” tocols—physical distancing (six vaccinated because the best of Allergy and Infectious Common adverse events lated against COVID-19 and “We are complying with good not only of our workers and adapted to the company’s opt to enroll in their respective government in reaching herd cine should be given free to On March 1, 2021, Philip- feet), wearing of face masks and vaccine is the one in your arm. Diseases (US) reported in Phase III clini- help the country achieve herd the national prioritization but also for the good of our operations setup. The company vaccination programs can do immunity so that we can go the employees and dependents, pine General Hospital director face shields, washing or sanitiz- Regardless of the brand, it is Countries with EUA: cal trials: Awaiting EUA immunity. standards as well as guidelines household members.” also aligned with the Lopez so easily, thereby encouraging back to a better normal as soon something that directly impacts Dr. Gerardo Legaspi became ing hands regularly, avoiding good because it protects people 49 countries with EUA application Vac2Normal: Our Path to provided by the Department of The Vac2Normal team is Group and AC Health best more employees to get jabbed. as we can?,” he points out. the financial considerations of the first official vaccinee when crowded places, and ensuring from getting serious COVID. approval including US, UK, Serious adverse events Recovery is the corporate vac- Health (DOH) on private sec- buoyed by the idea that what they practices, Villaluz notes. According to Villaluz, the He commends the Vac- any business,” she says. he received a shot of Sinovac that their homes and workplac- It will prevent us from going to EU, Switzerland, Canada, reported in Phase III clinical cination program of the FPH tor vaccination,” affirms Gapas. are doing is part of nation build- The HR operations head company is gearing up for the 2Normal communications team The HR operations head Biotech’s CoronaVac, signaling es are well ventilated—as they the hospital, going to the ICU Australia, Philippines trials: Awaiting EUA applica- Group and Lopez Affiliates that Gapas, Head of the Occu- ing and supporting the country estimates that they are on track full vaccination of 12,345 em- led by Catherine Cabrillos, also acknowledges that there the start of COVID-19 vacci- are still capable of transmitting or dying. It will be for the good Philippine FDA EUA tion (Source: doh.gov.ph) prioritizes its workers and their pational Health Group at FPH, to achieve herd immunity. with their projected third- ployees and their dependents noting that they had to keep are employees who are torn nation in the country. the disease. of everybody if you do so.”
Lopezlink July 2021 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY /LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink July 2021 EDC turns over UTMs, KCFI’s Lopez: Let’s prioritize early years detection kits to Valencia By Michael Ramos By Frances Ariola “THE learning crisis is real ures that we were monitoring, needs over the mid- and longer ENERGY Development Cor- government of Negros Orien- “Because of your generos- and it is here today. We must and that is why there was this term.” poration (EDC) turned over tal in their battle against the ity, we are able to further our act together. We must act fast zero-bullying law, but also a lot Focus on critical years 700 universal transport medi- COVID-19 pandemic as we in testing as part of the mitigation and we must act now.” of programs run by the schools. Lopez focused her talk on ums (UTMs) and 432 detection EDC provide the uninterrupt- activities of the community. As These were the closing But it is a growing concern. Ob- early childhood development kits to the Valencia Birthing ed supply of clean, renewable our public health system capac- words of Rina Lopez, presi- viously in the pandemic, that has and primary grades learning, sec- and Rural Health Unit that the 24/7 power that our province ity relies on detecting, testing, dent and executive director of also shifted to cyberbullying.” tors that she emphasized lack the municipality of Valencia can use needs for its green recovery,” contact tracing and isolation, Knowledge Channel Founda- Luistro stressed that “even support they truly need. for its ongoing massive contact said Norreen Bautista, head of the need for the UTMs is es- tion Inc. (KCFI), during an among private schools, one “Kids aged 0 to 8, these are tracing and swab testing. EDC’s corporate social respon- sential. Thank you for your online forum organized by the growing concern for us in the the critical years of their brain EDC has been providing CO- sibility team in Negros. continuous generous support.” National Teachers College and Philippines is really mental development, and the time VID-19 assistance to Valencia as Dr. Cheryl Luz Eullaran, Last year, EDC supplied Philippine Business for Educa- health. when they are learning fun- well as to the province of Negros municipal health officer, thanked P11 million worth of state-of- tion on June 1. “We had an internal study damental skills in reading and Knowledge Channel is set to work with NCCT to produce new episodes of its flagship program for English Oriental to help them build EDC on behalf of the local gov- the-art RT-PCR machines and Titled “Tackling the in one of our schools and [of ] numeracy. Yet, in the education resilience amid the health and ernment: “Your recent donation peripherals to help the province Philippine Learning Crisis around 5,000-plus students, sector, this is an underserved economic crisis brought about by of 432 kits of Sansure detection put up its own molecular labo- Together,” the two-hour event 3,600 or 70% of our students group, highly affecting and af- the COVID-19 pandemic. kits will definitely go a long way ratory. EDC also donated P5.6 also featured insights from said that they experience men- fected by the learning crisis.” NCCT grants P1M to KCFI “We will continue to help for the constituents of Valencia million worth of RT-PCR kits former Department of Educa- tal health difficulties.” She added: “If early in their our partner communities in as we are relentless in our efforts and P1.84 million worth of tion (DepEd) Sec. Br. Armin Meanwhile, Andaya empha- lives we can make a huge differ- Valencia and the provincial in curbing cases of COVID-19. rapid antibody test kits. Luistro and current director sized: “As countries continue to ence, imagine the impact it will Jocelyn Andaya. navigate the pandemic, govern- make later on, not only for them Development] Council, CWC health, social protection, and tant as well as opening oppor- for ‘Ready, Set, Read’ The virtual discussion aimed ments and societies need to and their families, but also for [Council for the Welfare of the early learning of children tunities for them to continue By Michael Ramos to shed light on the learning take stock of progress achieved us and for our country. In the Children] and all, because 0-8 years old is essential to learning in their field. AFI delivers aid to evacuees crisis gripping the country. in prevailing gaps in distance whole education continuum, learning starts on day one of a the development of a whole 3. Utilizing and maximizing Bullied learners education delivery. This reflec- it is not just DepEd, CHED child, and even before that.” child and to the sustainability technology especially in the THE National Council for memorandum of agreement sign- because they lack or have not as Taal continues to rumble According to Luistro, chil- tion will act as a building block, [Commission on Higher Edu- Action points of our country. use of videos as a way to con- Children’s Television (NCCT) ing on Zoom and on Facebook mastered the skills they need in dren are faced with various chal- not only for a more informed cation] and TESDA [Technical The KCFI chief left the audi- 2. Building the capacity of our tinue learning. Technology awarded P1 million to Knowl- Live: “It was a dream of NCCT order to get through their grade lenges: “SEA-PLM [Southeast short-term response in a con- Education and Skills Develop- ence with three key action points childhood care providers and helps make learning more edge Channel Foundation Inc. to see a revolution of sorts in chil- level…The learning crisis is real “ANDITO kami para sa ’yo” is the ning on their Asia Primary Learning Met- text of disruption, but also ment Authority], but we need in solving the learning crisis: our teachers, especially those flexible, allowing learners to (KCFI) as part of its initiative dren’s television programming… and it is here today. And each message of ABS-CBN Founda- Facebook page, as rics] noted that 65% of learners towards a richer, more flexible to include early childhood care 1. Wholistic efforts in early who care for the 0-8-year- adapt and personalize their to support the production of With the National Endowment of us has an important role in tion Inc. (AFI) and its donors well as through are bullied. Even when I was in type of education delivery, able and development—the ECCD childhood development are olds, is essential. Training and learning no matter the situ- educational television shows Fund established to help further ending the Philippine learning and volunteers as it assisted Cebuana Lhuil- DepEd, this is one of the fig- to cater to different students’ [Early Childhood Care and critical. Addressing nutrition, mentorship are very impor- ation. under its National Endowment the production of child-friendly crisis. Let us act together now, Filipinos who are once again af- lier. Just indicate Fund for Children’s Television or child-directed TV programs, let us act now. Let us act fast.” fected by Taal Volcano’s unrest. that the receiver is (NEFCTV). we at NCCT were more than Said NCCT council member AFI went to Tanauan City, ABS-CBN Foun- Lifelong Wellness The funds will be used to happy to see its fruition.” Alice Pañares: “I have to thank, Nasugbu, Laurel and Balete dation Inc. on the produce new episodes of KCFI’s KCFI president and execu- bow to Knowledge Channel be- in Batangas to distribute food remittance form. flagship program in English for tive director Rina Lopez thanked cause they were visionary. They packs, hygiene kits, vitamins The founda- the primary grades called “Ready, NCCT and the people who have were fulfilling our role of giving and ligtas bags containing ne- tion also receives Set, Read.” Five grantees were championed and supported the our children wonderful shows cessities for emergencies. donations through awarded, including Love Life foundation through the years. She not only to entertain but more As AFI restarts its “Tulong- its peso savings What you need to know about cataracts Project for Health and Environ- also underscored the gravity of the to educate. They have TV shows Tulong sa Taal” campaign, it accounts in BDO ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’ aims to get more aid to By Charizze Henson ment Inc., Jumpcat Experiment, learning crisis in the Philippines. for all the subjects.” urges the public to show love (0039302-14711) several communities in Batangas UPLB Foundation Inc. and “Working in the education Knowledge Channel is set and care to affected Filipinos. and BPI (4221- Ateneo de Naga University. sector for the past 22 years, we to work with NCCT to pro- AFI is accepting cash dona- 0000-27). Moreover, food pack able on Lazada and Shopee. CATARACT is among the have high blood pressure and tolaser technology makes the fore doing the surgery. First, we NCCT chairperson Luis Gat- have learned that kids struggle duce new episodes of its flag- tions via GCash and PayMaya and ligtas bag vouchers for “Tu- For more details, visit @ leading causes of preventable have used corticosteroid medi- procedure easier and faster, pa- need to determine the type and maitan said during the ceremonial in school and now at home ship program for English with QR codes ready for scan- long-Tulong sa Taal” are avail- abscbnfoundationinc. blindness worldwide. cations.” tients experience fast healing extent of the cataract, so we can According to the World Two types of surgeries and reduced risk of getting eye recommend the IOL that is Health Organization, 94 mil- Only cataract surgery can re- inflammation. The laser- cre appropriate for the patient’s KCFI distributes donations from Tahanan Books to mark foundation day lion people globally have cata- move cataracts. The procedure ates an almost perfectly round eye condition and lifestyle. We racts. But what happens when involves removing the natural opening in the capsule of the need to examine their overall By Lucky dela Rosa you have cataract, how does lens with cataract and replacing cataract, providing a more sta- eye condition and see if they it lead to blindness, and how it with an artificial lens called ble position to place the IOL. have other eye problems that A virtual turnover was held Jordan and Buenavista in tion greatly affected by the John Oliver Allayban with initiatives. Knowledge is a can we prevent the blindness it intraocular lens (IOL). Asian Eye is the only eye may be interfering with their for 649 books donated by Guimaras. Philippine learning crisis. In a thank-you note for KCFI precious commodity in every causes? At present, there are two care facility in the Philippines vision.” Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing “Matapos ang higit isang 2018, the Philippines ranked and Tahanan Books person’s life. For a develop- “Cataract is the clouding of types of cataract surgeries— with the VICTUS femtola- There are different types of Inc. (Tahanan Books) during taon na tayo [ay] nasa pand- 78th out of 79 countries in ing country such as ours, the the normally clear lens of the conventional cataract surgery ser by German brand Bausch + IOLs available. These include the 22nd anniversary celebra- emya, tayo ay may pinagda- reading proficiency and 77th spread and dissemination of eye,” says Asian Eye Institute and the VICTUS femtolaser Lomb Technolas. the monofocal IOLs that pro- tion of Knowledge Channel daanan pa rin na Philippine in science and mathematics, knowledge is particularly vital glaucoma and cataract specialist cataract surgery. ‘Proven safe and effective’ vide the best possible vision at Foundation Inc. (KCFI) on learning crisis. At malalabanan according to research con- to our role as nation builders,” Dr. Edgar Leuenberger. “It pro- Leuenberger explains: “With “The choice as to whether one distance, multifocal and June 14. lamang natin ang learning cri- ducted by the Organization she said. gresses very slowly, so you won’t the conventional cataract sur- they will undergo conventional accommodative IOLs that can The event was led by sis na ito kung magtutulungan for Economic Cooperation The recipients conveyed notice it at first. As it grows or Patients must undergo cataract screening before having conventional or laser- gery, we use instruments to or laser-assisted cataract sur- correct vision at all distances, KCFI president Rina Lopez tayo at bibigyang pansin natin and Development. their gratitude in a short video advances, it will start to block assisted cataract surgery manually create an incision on gery is really up to the patient. and toric IOLs to correct sig- and Tahanan Books publish- ang nutrition, health, social Roxas believes that co- slideshow showing the books the light that passes through the cornea, create an opening Both types of surgeries are nificant astigmatism. er and editor in chief Reni protection at early learning ordinating with KCFI will they received. Stephanie the lens in your eye. Your vision halos around lights, see faded and children can have it, too. on the capsule to access the proven safe and effective. These Asian Eye Institute has clin- Roxas. Recipients of the stimulation ng mga batang ensure that the books will Burac, a Grade 1 pupil under will start to get blurry and you colors, and have to change their Leuenberger shares: “You cataract and break the cataract are outpatient, which means ics in Rockwell Makati, Tri- storybooks were parents and [nasa] edad 0-8 years old,” said be read by the children and the “Basa Bilang” program, may find it difficult to read, see eyeglasses a bit more frequent- are at higher risk of developing into small pieces. The VICTUS they can go home after the sur- Noma, SM Mall of Asia and students from KCFI’s “Basa Lopez. not left unused on library also delighted the donors with a person’s face clearly or drive at ly.” cataracts if you have a family femtolaser cataract surgery, on gery,” says Leuenberger. Commercenter Alabang. For Bilang” program in Santa Reading books can help shelves. her live storytelling of “Ma night.” An age-related eye condi- member who has or has had it, the other hand, is laser-assist- A cataract screening is inquiries or appointments, or to Rosa, Laguna and Marikina, address gaps in early child- “We hope our titles will Me Mi Mumu!” written by ‘Faded colors’ tion, it is common in people and if you have diabetes, are al- ed; the laser will do these three needed before undergoing the learn more about cataracts and and its early childhood hood and primary learning, serve as useful teaching aids Jomike Tejido and published He adds: “Some patients may over 60 years old. However, ways exposed to sunlight, have critical steps.” surgery. Leuenberger notes: IOLs, call 8-898-2020 or visit development program in two sectors in basic educa- for your literacy development by Tahanan Books. also be sensitive to light, see young adults and even infants had an eye injury or surgery, Since the VICTUS fem- “We consider a lot factors be- www.asianeyeinstitute.com.
Lopezlink July 2021 ‘Broken Marriage Vow’ sneak peek Jodi-Sue ‘confrontation’ fans anticipation for series By Kane Choa
ANTICIPATION continues to Filipino remake of the BBC reading allowed her vision for grow for Jodi Sta. Maria’s and series “Doctor Foster.” the show to slowly come to life. Sue Ramirez’s portrayals of the “The script reading was excit- Also present at the cast ta- wife and the mistress in “The ing. I can’t wait to do the scene ble read were Zaijian Jaranilla, Broken Marriage Vow,” who re- where Lexy meets Dra. Jill,” said Susan Africa, Ronnie Laz- cently gave a glimpse of their con- Jodi. “It was a good run and I aro, Empress Schuck, Bianca frontation scenes in a table read know that there’s more to do Manalo, Rachel Alejandro, An- video released by ABS-CBN and and more ways to play around geli Bayani, Joem Bascon, Brent Dreamscape Entertainment. with our characters.” Manalo and Jane Oineza. Jodi and Sue said they are Sue shared: “There is one Other cast members include most looking forward to do- scene in particular that I’m Art Acuña, Ketchup Euse- ing the face-off between their very excited to do. It’s the scene bio, Malou Crisologo, Franco characters Dr. Jill Ilustre and where Lexy finds out, through Laurel, Sandino Martin, Jojit Lexy Lucero, the wife and the Jill, that she’s pregnant.” Lorenzo, Kate Alejandrino, Jie mistress of Zanjoe Marudo’s For Connie Macatuno, the Anne Armero, Migs Almendras, character David Ilustre in the director of the series, the script Avery Clyde and JB Agustin. “The Broken Marriage Vow” is produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and will soon air on ABS-CBN platforms. Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo and Sue Ramirez will portray Dr. Jill Ilustre, David Ilustre and Lexy Lucero, respectively Catch it on SKY PPV! Three teens and a tenement “TENEMENT 66,” the coun- bers and their held hostage by the homeowner try’s entry to the Bucheon attempt to and his aide in a series of con- International Film Festival escape a sus- frontations. in South Korea produced by picious tene- Catch “Tenement 66” com- iWantTFC and Dreamscape ment unit. mercial free and in high defi- Entertainment, will premiere Lea (Fran- nition on SKY Pay-Per-View on SKY Pay-Per-View on July cine) and her from July 23 to August 23 on 23. n e i g h b o r s SKYcable. Directed and cowritten by (Francis and Get the PPV pass for only Rae Red, the film starring Fran- Noel) plan P250 and enjoy 48-hour movie cis Magundayao, Francine Diaz to rob the apartment of a man large sum of money. In their at- access at mysky.com.ph/skyppv and Noel Comia Jr. is a suspense named Nando (Lou Veloso), tempt to get their hands on the or text SKY PPV