March 2010 In honor of Oscar M. Lopez’s 80th birthday, catch the exclusive musicale Undaunted on April 23, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph @ the Meralco Theater A golden KCh leads the change celebration ...page 3 The rising stars of ‘PBB Double Up’…page 5 AT 50, the Lopez Memorial Museum and Library has become As the museum looks forward to the next 50 years, OML an institution in the truest and best sense of the word—dignified stressed, its “relevance will continue unabated, and it will continue and authoritative. Yet, like a cool aunt or uncle, it is also unself- to serve” the Filipino. conscious enough to throw off the trappings and take on a newer, MML, who also serves as president of Eugenio Lopez Foun- hipper era, as was evident in the exhibit cum book launch that dation Inc., introduced the commemorative volume “Unfolding: formally kicked off its golden year at the Rockwell Tent on Feb. Half a Century of the Lopez Memorial Museum and Library.” Au- 18. thored by former consultants Joselina Cruz and Serafin Quiason, Lopez Group chairman and clan patriarch Oscar M. Lopez current curatorial consultant Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez and writer (OML) welcomed an estimated 400 artists, journalists, culturati, Felice Sta. Maria, and edited by Purissima Benitez-Johannot, Group executives and family members in marking the jubilee of “Unfolding” chronicles the history of the museum and expounds what he described as “one of the legacies [of Eugenio H. Lopez on its collections that include Filipiniana titles, maps, artifacts, Sr.] that is closest to the Lopezes’ hearts.” He recalled the inaugu- and paintings by Filipino masters. ration of the Lopez Museum, then housed in a modern, triangular “This uniquely Filipino collection belongs to all of us and to building in Pasay City, on Feb. 13, 1960. He also acknowledged future generations,” MML said as he thanked the guests for join- Grads’ grab bag of his siblings Geny, Manuel (MML), Robby and Presy and his ing the evening’s celebration. daughter Cedie Lopez-Vargas for taking on the responsibility of goodies! …page 12 being the custodians of Don Eñing’s legacy. Turn to page 6 2 3 Lopezlink March 2010 Lopezlink March 2010 EDC subject of Investment Research Challenge Knowledge Channel leads change through media, gains support ENERGY Development Corporation competition, CFA selects a public compa- the teams from Ateneo de Manila Improve math, reading (EDC) was the subject of the second annual ny to be the subject of the student research University, De La Salle University By Doris Nuval to wage peace, the group agreed Philippine Investment Research Challenge. reports. It culminated in January with the (DLSU) and the University of Sto. programs that ICT could be used effec- A project of Chartered Financial Analyst presentation of the students’ research to a Tomas (UST) to bag the cash prize of LEADERS of industry, gurus Bankers Roberto Panlilio of tively to bring down the walls (CFA) Philippines, the competition aims panel of industry professionals. P100,000 plus the right to represent of civil society and key educa- JP Morgan and Simon Paterno between people, so to speak. to teach students from top universities best The students from the University of the Philippines in the regional compe- tion officials got together on of Credit Suisse sat at one of Specifically, the group rec- practices in equity research. As part of the the Philippines (UP)-Diliman bested tition. (Toni Nieva) February 17 for “Lead the four education tables facili- ommended the following: pres- Change 2010,” a forum orga- tated by ex-Undersecretary and ent programs, characters and nized by Knowledge Channel KCFI trustee Mike Luz. They situations that Moslems can Foundation Inc. (KCFI) with agreed that programs aired over relate to; produce educational guest of honor Peggy Dulany Knowledge Channel should be programs highlighting peace- Rockefeller. The event aimed more entertaining, interactive keeping efforts and humani- to collectively arrive at a plan of and focused on learners’ needs. tarian issues in Mindanao; and action to help fight worsening The group also recommend- feature a benevolent datu, a role poverty in the Philippines. ed that good values such as model who embodies the values KCFI president and executive respect, integrity and honesty, that KCh wants to promote. director Rina Lopez Bautista of- and right conduct should be Partnering for change L-R: Peggy Dulany Rockefeller, Rina Lopez-Bautista; Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Oscar M. Lopez; Lizzie fered Knowledge Channel, the more prominent in its programs In closing, Lopez-Bautista Zobel and Gabby Lopez III. Another Rockwell first first all-educational television and proposed to concentrate on reiterated her offer of partner- channel on cable, satellite and new improving programs in reading ing with Knowledge Channel EDC investor relations manager Erudito Recio (2nd from left) with the winning team from UP Diliman. Also in photo are Citisec’s April Tan (leftmost) and media, as a tool for leading the and math. for change. The indoor then Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) president Francis Lim (2nd from right). change necessary to arrest poverty ICT in conflict areas “We offer a partnership that through quality education. The peace group, led by Fely could reach not just a growing Support for ETV Soledad, executive director population of 20 million young gardens of Edades Minimum public ownership rule revived Citing the continuing deterio- of the Philippine Council for Filipinos, but their parents, their ROCKWELL Land THE Philippine Stock Ex- any given time if it wants to ply with the rule, with suspen- period, or when the shortfall ration of the public educational NGO Certification, and Atty. siblings, and their communities draws on the tradi- change (PSE) has released a set remain listed on the exchange. sion or delisting procedures to is more than half of the mini- system which threatens the source Eric Puno for their part actively as well. An opportunity to help tions of art in the yard of disclosure requirements and If the public ownership level be initiated against those that mum for more than four years of workers and managers, Lopez espoused the use of information our young educate themselves, and the growing spirit sanctions for listed companies in drops below the required mini- do not comply within a speci- after the grace period. Group chairman Oscar M. Lo- and communication technol- and have their families involved. of environmentalism line with the revival of the mini- mum, the company should im- fied period. The PSE also requires listed pez (OML) meanwhile called ogy (ICT) in conflict areas to An opportunity to help them in its newest residen- mum public ownership rule. mediately make a disclosure Specifically, the PSE will companies to include their on his colleagues in business to enable warring factions to get develop competitive skills and tial project, the Edades continue to invest in education to know each other deeper and the right values to equip them This follows as the organi- to the PSE and “take steps to take action if the company public ownership or public float L-R: Boo Chanco, Paul Aquino; Lopez-Bautista with Assumption batch mates Corina Monfort, Marilou and people for “better dividends build trust amongst themselves. in facing a fierce world. An op- Tower and Garden zation in February approved a ensure compliance at the earlier has a shortfall of less or equal level in their annual reports, as Tioseco and Jojo Laurel. Villas. To those who rule that the public must hold possible time.” to half of the prescribed mini- well as a separate report within through better productivity.” Citing PeaceTech, an ICT pro- portunity to do all that in a large choose to live in the at least 10% of a company’s is- Listed companies have an mum 10% for more than five 15 trading days after the end of At “Lead the Change 2010,” gram used in Serbia years ago systematic way,” she said. heart of Makati and sued and outstanding shares at 18-month grace period to com- years after the 18-month grace every quarter. guests were divided into groups still reimagine more which tackled discussions on green in their controlled spaces, Edades is the answer. education, environment, gover- It’s a new concept in Manila condo living: units where square- Meralco says rates OK’d by regulators in ‘03 PHOTOSBY: MANDY NAVASERO nance, health, peace and popu- meters of space are devoted to gardens. The Garden Villas form lation over a sit-down dinner a landscaped cluster of townhome-like, bi-level units that extend MERALCO dispelled reports VP and utility economics cations of all distribution utili- A Commission on Au- with members of KCFI’s board from the main tower. Each unit also comes with more opportuni- that it overcharged customers head Ivanna de la Peña noted ties. dit (COA) report had earlier of trustees and prominent ties for greening, with lawn areas providing ornamental and horti- in 2004 and 2007, saying its that only actual costs incurred De Jesus assured the pub- claimed that the utility commit- members of civil society sector cultural options as larger yards. In the two-story garden villa, free- rates were approved by the En- and assets “used and useful” in lic that the Meralco board of ted overcharging by including facilitating. Each group came flowing hedges, colorful climbers and vines on pergolas, arbors and ergy Regulatory Commission delivering service in the year directors and its officials, both unnecessary expenses, property up with recommendations on arches are even possible. (ERC). 2000 were incorporated in the past and present, have always and equipment in its rate ad- how to best utilize Knowledge The tower’s Garden Z-Lofts have also turned convention on its “We maintain that we did ERC-approved unbundled exercised prudence in their justment approved by the ERC Channel to help solve issues head.