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AT 50, the Lopez Memorial 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 , 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   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 (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 Improve math, reading 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) , 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 , 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 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 NAVASERO MANDY BY: PHOTOS 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. Each Z-Loft spills out to warm sunshine by having a sizeable not overcharge,” Meralco presi- rates. decisions, particularly with in 2003. The report further stat- related to the event’s themes— garden deck. The garden itself makes for a tranquil retreat in Makati. dent said. “Our “The rates were not adjusted regard to those that directly ed that its findings were merely L-R: Nora Paglas, Rafael M. Alunan III; Roberto Laurel, Raissa Posadas; Jenny Panginiban and Fely education, environment, gover- unbundled rates were duly ap- for any incremental costs/assets affect customers. He also recommendatory to the ERC. The gardens of Rockwell’s Edades—not a strike against urban- Soledad. nance, population, and poverty. Endangered turtle’s tracks ization, but a way of imagining an increasingly modernized world proved by the ERC in 2003 after 2000. Thus, none of these cautioned against premature The ERC remains the sole A mother Olive Ridley turtle, as functioning and spiritually enriching, for people who want to after extensive evaluation by the incremental costs were passed judgment and speculations arbiter to decide on the issue, known also as a Pacific Ridley turtle, leaves her tracks in the sand after keep nature close to their beds, though sky-high. commission of the property we on to consumers,” she said. which could raise undue ex- with its competence to rule on 2009 financial performance laying a clutch of over 100 eggs (inset) within the compound of the 1,500- megawatt, natural gas-fired plant of First Gas in Sta. Rita, . This Watch for the model unit unveiling in March. For more info, call use and the expenses we incur in Year 2000 was the test year pectations by consumers of a these technical matters upheld marked the second time that the First Gas compound served as a nesting place 793-0088. (Vienn Tionglico) providing electricity service.” for the rate unbundling appli- refund. by the Supreme Court. Meralco reports 169% jump in net income for this endangered turtle species. To ensure a high hatching rate for the eggs, MERALCO announced that which electricity accounts for tion rate adjustment after al- a result of the rate adjustment First Gas coordinated with the Department of Environment and Natural its consolidated core net in- 97% of the total, decreased most six years. in May 2009. Consolidated Resources (DENR) to secure the nesting place. The Olive Ridley’s visits serve Benpres switches Bayan boosts broadband connectivity come, which excludes one- slightly by 3.6% due to a P0.69 Total costs and expenses capital expenditures amounted as additional proof of the healthy condition of the beach area of First Gas. (Joel BAYAN has partnered with Thai- The partnership benefits business time, exceptional charges, stood per kWh decrease in average amounted to P175.6B in 2009, to P9B, which is 3% lower than Gaborni) com Plc. to help address the lack establishments that have not been at P7 billion, which is 169% generation and transmission or 5.9% lower compared with the P9.3B in 2008. PROMOS & OFFERS to email updates of affordable connectivity options able to expand operations in certain better than the core net income charges as well as adjustment on the P186.6B in 2008. The consolidated gross debt BENPRES Holdings Corporation has made the switch from pa- for the business transactions of areas due to the prohibitive cost of in 2008 of P2.6B. Core earn- the estimated amount of elec- Consolidated EBITDA balance as of Dec. 31, 2009 Pacquiao-Clottey match in true per to email and the Internet as its main means of communicating small and medium enterprises communications networks. ings per share is at P6.33, 168% tricity distributed but unbilled (earnings before interest, taxes, stood at P20.7B, with net debt with shareholders. (SMEs). According to Patompob Suwansi- higher than 2008. after scheduled meter readings depreciation and amortiza- at P3.6B. HD! In a memo, corporate secretary Enrique Quiason said that as a Joevel Rivera, Bayan VP for prod- ri of Thaicom Plc., “Bayan’s compre- The improvement is attribut- of the various bill groups. tion) amounted to P13.3B, In 2009, Meralco and its sub- On March 14, live from Cowboys Stadium in Texas, reigning way to reduce its consumption of paper, the company will use “email uct development and management, hensive portfolio of connectivity so- able mainly to a slightly higher The impact of this -reduc representing an EBITDA sidiaries paid down principal WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao defends his and the Internet to give notice of shareholders’ meetings, definitive explained: “Thaicom Plc.’s IPSTAR lutions will further be complemented volume of energy sold and to tion was partially offset by the margin on gross revenues of debts totaling P19.6B and cus- title against former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey. an adjustment in distribution increase in kilowatthour-con- 7%. Consolidated free cash tomer refunds primarily under information and annual reports, among other information.” satellite covers almost the entire by this partnership on IPSTAR sat- Bayan and Thaicom’s partnership will improve Internet service, Have ringside seats in the comfort of your home as SkyCable rates, which took effect in May sumption for the year and the flow amounted to P18.8B for Phase 4B of P1.8B, represent- Shareholders without email access however may receive infor- Philippines with bandwidth capac- ellite services. Bayan can be the one- with more solid connectivity and increased accessibility in rural HD brings the clash of the boxing titans live and commercial- mation or documents through compact disk. At the same time, ity to support up to 1.5 gigabits per stop-shop for all communications areas. Photo shows (seated, l-r) Chito Franco III, VP-Bayan 2009. Consolidated reported implementation of the PBR the year, 34x higher than the ing a total financing outlay of free in true high definition! Catch the action in breathtaking they will be advised in writing of the availability of information second dedicated to the Philippine services anywhere in the country.” Business Group; Joevel Rivera, VP for product development; Pa- net income for 2009 increased (Performance-Based Regula- P0.5B for 2008. The significant P21.4B. New debts on a consol- detail, panoramic viewing and clear digital sound. Call 631- or documents on the company’s website, www.benpres-holdings. islands alone. This capacity is suffi- “With more powerful connectiv- tompob Suwansiri, VP for marketing and sales-Southeast Asia by 114% to P6B compared tion)-based rate of P0.257 per improvement in free cash flow idated basis amounted to P1.7B, 0000 now to subscribe to this exclusive sports event! (Arlene com/index.php. Those who prefer paper copies may request for the cient to support tens of thousands of ity, we believe that there will be a 2; and Sowmya Narayanan, country representative; (standing, with P2.8B in 2008. kWh-adjustment starting May is due to improved liquidity most of which relate to its real Torres) same in writing, Quiason noted. Internet devices and provides more more dramatic increase in Internet l-r) Edwin Uy, data product manager; Angie Radan, head for Consolidated revenues, in 2009, Meralco’s first distribu- from working capital items as estate subsidiary. Shareholders have until March 31, 2010 to update their infor- cost-effective connectivity solutions usage in 2010,” said Rivera. (Freya data product development; Riza Sazon, data product manager; mation with Benpres. to businesses in underserved areas.” Santos) and Pradya Sriroth, head of presales. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph   Lopezlink March 2010 Lopezlink March 2010 potato HRCOUNCIL couch ABS-CBN widens nat’l lead by 3 steps to powerful communication treats cutting rival’s lead in Mega Manila By Connie Dieken ABS-CBN has significantly (ABS-CBN 34% vs. This confirms what you’ve to get to your point quickly to ensuring that your message is p e o pl e ‘Amazing Race,’ 82nd widened its national lead over its GMA 43%) down to been experiencing both in the and banish long-windedness. clearly understood is to use por- to do Academy Awards on Studio closest competitor in 2009, from only two percentage How do you deal with today’s workplace and in your personal But it’s not as simple as par- tion control. Sprinkle in more things 23 a 44% audience share against points in December short attention spans? Connie life. People are not paying at- ing down the number of words visuals, present information in i n competition’s 37% share in Febru- (ABS-CBN 37% vs. Dieken, author of “Talk Less, Say tention as you speak—they’re that you use. You have to stay triplets, and tell stories instead the first Sixteen teams once again battle it out for a shot at the ary 2009 to 48% against 31% by GMA 39%). More” says we need to apply three quick to pull the trigger and in their moment and frontload of dumping data on people. p l a c e . $1 million prize in “The Amazing Race”! Watch the December 2009 as seen in the TV , habits in this article excerpted tune you out. your message with what the These portion control tactics R e v e a l - 16th installment of the Emmy-award winning reality ratings Total Homes data from which comprises the from cnbc.com. It takes just three habits listener wants and values most. create better shelf life for your ing your show on primetime Mondays at 7 p.m. on Studio 23. Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). majority of Mega to conquer this 21st century What’s relevant to them, not information than mere words. r e a s o n - You may also catch it online anytime, anywhere for The growth is attributed to Manila, drove the THE results of a survey of communication challenge: just to you? Connect in this Convince: Create commit- ing, along free via Catch Up TV (www.studio23.tv), where local the strong focus of the network Mega Manila au- ‘May Bukas Pa’ was a key component in uplifting the Filipino spirit in 2009. 400 business leaders were connect, convey, convince. manner and you’ll engage and ment to influence decisions, ac- w i t h and foreign programs on Studio 23 are available for on its core viewers, its commit- dience shift from nearly unanimous: 99% of Connect: Capture people’s capture their attention. tions and beliefs. t r a n s f e r- four weeks. Also, on March 9, step onto the red carpet ment to production quality, im- ABS-CBN’s 37% against the 34% as it also exhibited a runaway CBN with the competition’s best businesspeople agree that at- attention by giving them what Convey: Use portion control According to 60% of re- ring ownership with Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 82nd Academy provements in TV reception, its competition’s 40% share in leadership in Luzon areas outside bet taking only the 11th slot. tention spans are shorter today they want and value so they’ll to get your points across with spondents, not explaining why of your ideas Awards at 7 p.m. Get football updates in “The Road great storytelling and huge star February to ABS-CBN leading Mega Manila with 49% audience With current shows such as than three years ago and this tune in. clarity, not confusion. you want others to commit to a to others, are to Johannesburg,” a show about the FIFA World Cup cast in its television series. Metro Manila with 39% against share against competition’s 32%; “,” “Kung Tayo’y is having a damaging effect According to 71% of survey Seventy-nine percent of cause is the biggest reason peo- the keys to three habits to conquer it. Ap- South Africa on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. (Kane The momentum was signifi- the competition’s dwindling in the Visayas with 62% against Magkakalayo,” “Habang May Bu- on communication skills. respondents, rambling or tak- survey respondents said over- ple fail to take action. When persuading others to join the ply these habits and you’ll be- Choa) cantly noticeable with the shift share down to 35% by year end. 22%; and in Mindanao with 70% hay” and “Agua Bendita” perform- Multitasking was selected by ing too long to get to the point loading others with too much I ask leaders for their secret movement. come the powerful, influential in Mega Manila audience share. ABS-CBN is still the un- against 15%. ing strongly, ABS-CBN contin- 93% of survey respondents as is the major reason people fail information is the biggest weapons to convince resistant Communication is the communicator our impatient, Growing old with ABS-CBN has cut down the disputed national leader with its In addition, 14 out of the Top ues its momentum in providing the leading cause of today’s to connect with others. Clearly, reason people do not properly people to act, most say they single greatest challenge in attention-deficit world de- ‘Bottomline’ lead of its competition from nine overall 2009 performance of 45% 15 national regular programs of best-in-class programming. declining skills. there’s a new urgency for you convey their messages. The key simply explain why they want business today. It takes just mands. percentage points in February audience share against GMA’s 2009 were produced by ABS- (Kane Choa) “The Bottomline” has changed the face of one-on-one interviews as PRCHALLENGE it fearlessly touches the most Special concert awaits fans! sensitive issues. Host Boy ‘ASAP XV’ Abunda’s passion for the Star Records releases first ‘CD-serye’ Adding social value in online marketing show cannot be denied. concert Ito yung show na gusto STAR Records’ first “CD-serye,” Pascual, One” by Toni Gonzaga and Sam WHAT’S your company’s as “social parts of a com- side,” Geiser pointed out. of thousands in the case of ing on a personal level,” kong gawin until I am “I.Star 15 Anniversary Collection”— “Got to Milby. social model? munity and ask first before He cited as an example their Facebook—of followers and Geiser stated. 70 because this is not attached to age or beauty,” he the biggest and grandest collection B e l i e v e “The Best of TV & Movie series this With Internet technology setting off [their] marketing popular Lola Techie cam- friends. As a result, subscrip- He added that companies said. From Hayden Kho’s defender Atty. Lorna Ka- of songs to invade radio stations in Magic” Themes” is already out in the going head to head against campaign, ‘What social value paign for Bayan, which “gave tions to Bayan’s DSL line also should also boost their cor- punan to Jason Ivler’s mother Marlene Aguilar, “The through the years—unveils its by Side market and sells for P99. The four March conventional advertising, can I actually contribute to the a face that consumers, not increased by an unprecedented porate social responsibility Bottomline” has grilled the hottest personalities in front first offering via “The Best of TV A, “May other CDs in the CD-serye will THE “ASAP XV” concert series companies now need to look community?’” only among the elderly, con- 700%. programs and push it as “really of the viewing public with questions from the “Bot- & Movie Themes” featuring Erik Bukas Pa” be released every two months this at the Music Museum is part of beyond their business model Internet technology has nected with.” “I’m looking at e-com- a social model and not just ad- tomliners.” “The Bottomline” airs every Saturday on Santos’ rendition of “Miss You Like by Kyle year: “Best of Novelty,” “Best of the celebration of the 15th year in order to survive. forced brand marketing to The Techie Cruz character, merce not what it is now but vertising stuff.” ABS-CBN after the primetime telecast of “Banana Crazy.” B a l i l i , Inspirational,” “Best of Acoustic” of “ASAP” produced by ASAP According to Brad Geiser personalize what is being a grandmother learning to what it will be in the future, With the ongoing funda- Split.” (Aaron Domingo) “The Best of TV & Movie “How Did You Know” by Gary and “Best of Ballad.” Live. of GeiserMaclang Marketing offered to consumers, with use the Internet, became so which is more about people mental shift in online market- Themes” also includes tracks from Valenciano, “Ikaw ang Pangarap” A free concert at the end of the Soul siren Nina takes center Communications Inc., com- users of the old economic popular that she was able to connecting with each other ing, “we’d do well by doing Get a head start with Karen Kapamilya shows and movies, by , “Habambuhay year awaits buyers who complete stage on March 5 and 6, 2010. panies should see themselves model being “shoved to the collect thousands—hundreds and with consumers engag- good,” Geiser said. Davila such as “Paano na Kaya” by Bugoy by Yeng Constantino, “Pangako” the five albums in “I.Star 15 Anni- An elite member of the “ASAP” Don’t forget Drilon, “Kailangan Kita” by Piolo by , and “You are the versary Collection.” (Aaron Domingo) Sessionistas, Nina has been a part Karen Davila anchors the morning news program of the show’s league of stars for “Headstart with Karen Davila” on the ABS-CBN March 9: UPDATE more than five years now. CEO EXCEL Awards News Channel (SkyCable Ch. 27) starting this March On March 12 and 13, catch nomination deadline. The CEO at 8 a.m. In her new assignment, Davila sets the news Christian Bautista’s first solo EXCEL Awards are given annually agenda for the day by breaking the most significant Death by Twitter? concert entitled “Christian by IABC Philippines to CEOs, stories and issues early in the morning. “Headstart,” Everybody loves Melai! Bautista: Romance Revisited.” Earlier this year, Toyota recalled mil- most hardened PR warrior would that distinc- presidents or top-level executives which marks her first foray in the 24/7 English news Big RIDING high on 1,226,692 votes, count, the “Melason” Facebook page Christian has shared his music lions of its car models found to have an have looked at that and wet his tion also for their skilful use of communica- channel of ABS-CBN, airs from Mondays to Fridays Winner Melisa “Melai” Cantiveros finally has reached almost 300,000 fans.) accelerator pedal problem (Toyota Mo- pants. belongs to with “ASAP” for more than five tion strategies and tools to achieve at 8 a.m. (K. Choa) Melai delivered the coup de grace during the The City native tor Philippines said the recall didn’t Of course, it’s not as if Toyota Ford, which years. Last year, he won the business, environment or social meets Big Date on the Big Night on Feb. 13. received P1 million in cash, a house affect models in the Philippines). In hadn’t issued recalls before. Prior endured a “ASAP” Pop Viewers Choice development goals. For more info, Ces Drilon, Ricky the press The 21-year-old aspiring teacher and lot, a 40-inch LCD TV, a water 2009 award for Best Pop Male this article excerpted from The Big to what Autoblog has been call- tragic roll- visit http://iabc.com.ph/index2.jsp at Big beat out Paul Jake Castillo (1,044,295 refilling station franchise, and a trip Money, Matthew DeBord analyzes ing “Throttlegate,” the company over problem Carandang do the rundown Performance for “Tell Me Your or email iabc_philippines@yahoo. Brother’s votes), boyfriend Jason Francisco to three Asian destinations for her- Name.” the role of social media in fueling the brought back almost 100,000 cars with its best- com. “The Rundown” on ANC brings together Ces Drilon’s house. (954,961), Johan Santos (303,751) self and a companion. Her chosen controversy. to fix a braking problem in 2009. selling Explorer SUV in the early and interpretations to the data April 29: Lopez and Ricky Carandang’s years of experience as broad- and Tibo Jumalon (294,161) charity, Substitute Home for Girls, More than 100,000 pickups were 1990s. stream. cast journalists, banking on Drilon’s passion for Achievement Awards to become the newest “PBB” also received P1M in cash. WHAT started as an embarrass- also recalled last year. In 2006, But that all happened a decade This is why the Toyota recall details and Carandang’s deft analysis of fast-moving 2009-2010 Cycle Big Winner. She joins an Post-“PBB,” Melai admitted ing problem with floor mats and a Toyota faced assorted recalls af- before Twitter. Think about it: Prior has achieved brushfire velocity events. The hour-long newscast aims to capture the deadline for submis- elite roster that includes Kim she had changed a lot during her theory that they were causing gas fecting almost 800,000 cars and to the advent of rapidly updated and stunned a company…with the biggest stories of the day and put them in perspec- Chiu, , Ruben 19-week stint inside ’s pedals to get stuck has led Toyota trucks. social media, bad news about cars most loyal customer base arguably sion of entries, 5 tive. The show kicks off ANC’s new programming pm. Nomination Gonzaga, Keanna Reeves, house: “Nagbago po ako sa loob ng to initiate a worldwide recall of …The modern era of consumer seeped out at the local level…. ever assembled by a carmaker. this year as the channel offers more premium content and Nene Tamayo. bahay. Nawalan ako ng hiya, kumapal close to 10 million vehicles while advocacy set the stage for the so- Deadly cars could remain on the With the monster recalls of the is now open for to its viewers. outstanding team Melai arguably “owned” ang mukha ko, na-in love….” simultaneously trying to salvage cial-media feeding frenzy that has road for far too long, as an auto- past, it was as if a manufacturer “The Run- the most recent season of Aside from being the highest-rat- projects and indi- its reputation for quality, reliability been the Great Toyota Recall of maker sought to control the damage had been hit by a heavyweight d o w n ” “PBB,” her wacky antics ing season of “PBB,” “Double Up” is vidual achievements and safety. 2009. This isn’t (yet) the largest before the recall news broke nation- punch. Reeling was followed by a airs from and rib-tickling quips—and, known for having the first husband- in Business Manage- As the recall story exploded…, recall ever; Ford holds that sad ally. determination to fight on, unless Mondays to later a romance with Jason and-wife participants, two sets of I checked the #Toyota Twitter tag distinction for a problem with No more. Anyone with access to the company was knocked out. ment; Customer Focus; Operations Fridays on that developed right under the housemates, two houses and a Big 5 frequently. The tweet-rate was blis- cruise control in 1999 that brought the Internet is now a micro-Ralph For Toyota in 2009, it was very, Management; Human Resource ANC at spotlight—inciting late, laughter- instead of the traditional Big 4. Romantic balladeer Christian tering: Dozens of new tweets every 14 million vehicles back. Nor is Nader, an antlike information- very different. This time, it wasn’t Focus; Corporate Image-building; 8 p.m. filled evenings among thousands of Next up: “PBB Teen Edition: Clash Bautista performs at the Music 30 seconds. Give it half an hour and it the most stunning in terms of gathering-and-broadcasting agent the big blow. It was death by a ( K . and Public Responsibility. followers here and abroad. (As of last of 2010” this summer! Museum on March 12-13. you had a thousand more. Even the what you might call bad karma; who can contribute his experiences million tweets. Ricky Carandang and Ces Drilon Choa)   Lopezlink March 2010 Lopezlink March 2010 spotlight executiveFEATURE ‘After the Fact’ FIFTY years have passed since Lopez Museum’s doors first opened and sought a public for its trove of what was then loosely imagined as “Filipini- ana.” This half-a-century post-ness brings with it notions of evidence for Fragante Iremedio Servida San Pedro Reyes Pernia Eileen and Claro Ramirez Francisco reconsideration, looking back and ultimately, moving forward. The exhibit PHOTOSBY: MANDY NAVASERO By Carla Paras-Sison tino was curator and the late Zeny project called Locus: After the Fact at the Lopez Museum is given to questions such as “What Clockwise from top: Oscar M. Lopez and Cipriano was chief librarian. Her Interventions in Art and how did we do? Then what?” Connie Lopez; Manuel M. Lopez and Marites FOR the most part, those who get first project was manually typing five Practice, a two-part As “after” summons appropriative gestures and attempts to establish Lopez; Gabby Lopez III; Presy Psinakis; Fr. involved with the Lopez Memorial volumes of Philippine Insurrection conference undertaken lineage and a re-collected past, this exhibition assembles remnants of what Tito Caluag, Angel S. Ong, Jose de Jesus and Museum and Library (LMM) stay records compiled by John M. Taylor. via a grant from the has transpired, what is present in the collection, and what is perceived as former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban; involved because they discover that She never thought of leaving because Japan Foundation. The needing attention if the museum continues to aspire to a wider breadth Pinky Diokno, Ricky Yatco, Hector Dimacali they love what they do for the mu- aside from enjoying the company of project was copresented and substantive depth in the working narratives that its exhibitions and and Galo Garde; Jay Lopez; Federico R. Lopez seum, as well as for themselves. co-staff members, “the Lopezes have by LMM and Pananaw attendant public programs present. with Aurelio Montinola; The “Unfolding” book For Margarita Fragante, LMM always been good employers.” ng Sining ng Bayan, In After the Fact, Antipas Delotavo and feminist Imelda Cajipe-Endaya and other E.L. Foundation publications. trustee since 1974 and trusted sec- Maita Maronilla Reyes, conserva- a nonprofit headed by underscore what may have been eclipsed in the unfolding of various stories GOLDEN... mance art to depict the character in Abaya’s video installation, “Gen- the new begins with what is old and retary of museum founder Eugenio tion consultant, has been involved Ramirez that advocates that have been articulated within the Lopez Museum over the years. from page 1 Danilo Dalena’s Jai Alai series work, erator,” used archival footage of the perceived as used up. Lopez Sr. (Don Eñing) since 1967, with the museum since 1999. She is continuing education Alongside their work are multimedia interventions from the one-time and “Talo.” Beltran meanwhile performed museum’s opening in Pasay as well With Threads, the museum under- her soft spot for the museum stems particularly proud of the great strides for artists and cultural still ambivalently diasporic practice of Keith Sicat and Gaston Damag, the latter Museum director Cedie Lopez- “Mi ultimo adios,” an excerpt from as objects in its trove, while Dalena’s scored its “commitment to move for- from all the years being familiar with the museum has taken to make the workers. In 2005, she specifically highlighting still another gnawing gap in narratives woven within Vargas explained that the exhibition/ Itim Asu: 1719-2009, a modern bal- “Watch History Repeat Itself ” used ward by broadening its engagements it and what it does. “The museum Roberto M. Lopez Conservation came on board as cura- the museum as gen- event, Threads: The Museum as Site for let that references Felix Resurreccion images taken from the Lopez Library outside its premises in and pur- has accomplished a lot, especially the Laboratory the country’s standard torial consultant along erator of knowledge, the Weaving of Tales, which kicked off Hidalgo’s El Asasinato del Gobernador archive as projected upon marble suing an openly interdisciplinary ap- library. UP (University of the Philip- for conservation work. “At LMM, with husband Claro that is, particularly the museum’s jubilee, aimed to give Bustamante y su hijo, the anticlerical and soil. Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan proach to exhibitions and programs.” pines) scholars know the treasures we have state-of-the-art equipment Ramirez Jr., consultant about notions of in- the audience a sense of how the insti- flavor of “El Filibusterismo,” and the offered The Family Affair and Pie At the same time, in an earlier in the library and are amazed at our for both diagnosis and treatment. We for art direction and digeneity and origin tution sees itself. agential power of artists. Chair, hand-welded galvanized wire interview with LopezLink, director collection,” says Fragante who, as part have the support of management for new media exhibitions. Husband and Cedie Lopez-Vargas with husband En- lacing the complex “We really tried to make the art- Wizer’s Extra ORDINARY com- sculpture lounge pieces that evoked Lopez-Vargas expressed her wish to of her early assignments, transcribed implementing the scientific approach wife concurrently teach, Eileen at the teng and kids Miguel, Mariana, Marco relationships be- works come alive and become more bined found objects made out of trash the need for bonding and converging grow the museum’s library and art two volumes of Spanish-language toward conservation. They are sincere- College of Arts and Letters in UP and Martin. tween lowland and relevant and memorable to the audi- woven into tapestry and garments physically. collections. handwritten archival documents for ly interested in what we do and recog- Diliman and Claro or Chitz at the highland cultures in ence,” she said. coupled with sound elements. Her In Industrial Totems, the museum’s Aside from Lunas and Hidalgos, the Philippines. By interspersing interpretive works work takes off from Jose Tence Ruiz’s very own consultant for artistic direc- the museum is home to paintings After the Fact is of artists Jef Carnay, Leo Abaya, Myra Topless Victorian. She also collaborated tion and new media exhibitions, Claro by 20th century national artists such ongoing until Sept. Beltran, Kiri Dalena, Jean Marie with Syjuco, whose Where are we now?... Ramirez, invoked history, lineage and as , Botong 18, 2010. Syjuco and Ann Wizer with visuals Where do we go from here...? transformed memory in light of the museum’s Francisco, Vicente Manansala, H.R. of artworks, the organizers created a the female figures in Luna’s España y turning 50 years old. Evocative of Doing what you love, Artist Imelda Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi and Arturo Cajipe-Endaya virtual installation out of the venue. Filipinas into Barbies ascending toward the underside or unfinished nature of Luz. Other preeminent Filipino art- Carnay’s Tipped and Empty Pockets a video projection of images suggestive creative practice, three totemic sculp- ists—Fernando Zobel, Nena Saguil, employed installation and perfor- of cultural imperialism. tural pieces underscored how birthing Juvenal Sanso, Macario Vitalis and meet theteam Jose Joya, among others—are also represented in the collection. loving what you do WHO says working in a museum is boring? fact that you get to meet artists face to face, ask training in photography, condition report- tially not interested in art, but this changed The library, with its ever expand- the Lopez genealogy project in the For the Lopez Museum team, it’s anything but. them questions or to explain their work, di lahat ing, exhibit installation and basic museology. with when he became more exposed to the ing trove of Filipiniana titles—at least nize the importance of our work,” says International Baccalaureate program “learning, getting exposed to other 1970s. They share why—and other insights on work- ng tao nakakasalamuha ang artists. And when Aside from witnessing the development of museum’s collections and started interacting 19,000 as of last count—is oftentimes Reyes, who has trained some 40 labo- of Southville International School. situations and challenges and then She says the museum has been ing in one of Asia’s best : you know you’re in the company of Luna’s and the museum and the conservation lab and with in-house consultants. The 20-year mu- a source of amazement for foreign re- ratory specialists all over the country Their interest in LMM is stirred by transferring knowledge and skills” to very fortunate because those in charge Cris Reyes, Consultant on Hidalgo’s works…privileged ang feeling pag ga- being acknowledged for his photographic seum veteran shares that his favorite memory searchers. “They are so bowled over by and continues to consult with other the open environment where Eileen staff and other museum audiences. “As of the library have known the collec- private museums. Substantial invest- says she “can continue to ask ques- a consultant, I have the institutional digitization nun,” she smiles. works, he relishes his stint at the museum was when the first director of the museum what we have and by the richness of tion for a long time, enabling a smooth ments are needed in conservation tions.” The finite set of objects that the backing of the LMM while being free Cris came to Lopez Museum Talvie Darnayla, Facilities and shop in Rockwell Center, where he got to entrusted him with microfilming, which led the Filipino culture that is not evident transition from one staff member to because Philippine weather patterns LMM collection represents appeals to explore other avenues for growth after stints in teaching and farm- maintenance technician interact with artists like John Pettyjohn and to trainings in paper conservation and paper- on the surface,” Lopez-Vargas shared. the next. Elvira Iremedio began as present problems, such as molds and to the teacher, writer and researcher and learning. I believe the museum’s ing, and putting in more than 20 Talvie, a 10-year museum Alfredo Aquilizan. making, and eventual promotion to conserva- “That’s why a lot of them get very library assistant in 1963 and officially acid, that are not encountered in less in her. Like Pernia, Eileen brings her focus on preventive conservation and years at the and employee, used to work for a Gerardo Marquez, Facilities tion work. interested in different facets of our retired as head librarian in 2002. She humid climes. Reyes developed her students to the LMM which provides education is the right one and it is now the Filipinas Heritage Library. She services bureau which had and maintenance assistant Mark Cel Manalili, Conserva- culture and heritage.” still comes in three times a week to own technique that is now being used avenues for testing hypotheses on the rightfully being recognized in these says that with the Lopez Museum’s digitization Lopez Museum as one of Gerry, then in his late teens, tion assistant With its growing number of visitors, help with library requirements. Mercy in the RML laboratory. ground. Chitz, who was a Cultural areas,” says Francisco. program, users will be able to access some two its clients. “Then nag-hire sila ng tao para sa was one of the construction Mark was an on-the-job the Lopez Museum has created its own Servida, who took over as head librar- Enter Mary Ann Pernia, con- Center of the Philippines 13 Art- As for Cedie Lopez-Vargas, exec- million photos more easily while conserving the position ng microfilm operator and napili ako workers assigned to help trainee who was offered a place little community in Ortigas, its home since moving from its original location ian from Iremedio, came to LMM as sultant for educational programs. In ists Awardee in 2000, says he keeps utive director since 2002 and grand- collection by minimizing direct contact with the nila,” he says. Now, the bulk of his duties in- move the museum’s col- in the institution right after librarian in 1980. Both attribute their in Pasay in the 1980s. The 1,200-sq. 2002, Pernia researched for and con- coming back to LMM for “the joy of daughter of Don Eñing, the work materials. She sees the project as the crown of volves handling technical matters, overseeing lections from their old finishing his library and in- staying power to a host of intangibles: m. space may admittedly pose some ceptualized the lecture series for the sharing and reinventing what is in the continues. “I want the museum to be her career, adding: “I’d like to do it for the rest everything AVP-related and acting as a museum home in Pasay. He was formation science course at “loving and enjoying the work, con- limitations, but it fulfills the museum’s first Zero In exhibit, a collaborative collection—getting audiences from a a place where people come to enrich of my life because working in a library is really guide. “Sabi nila boring daw ang trabaho sa mu- then taken in as a casual the Polytechnic University of the Philippines tinuously learning about Filipiniana objective to offer exhibits that invite effort of LMM and the country’s pre- range of generations to experience the themselves. I want it to be a living, a learning experience. If you have to work in a seum, pero sa totoo lang marami kang matutunan, employee before becoming regularized in (PUP) in 2005. Aside from his regular duties, references, the challenge of knowing more intimate viewing and to provoke mier private museums. The “challenge Juan Lunas and the new Juans.” breathing, dynamic institution that library, why not work for the best library?” especially Philippine history. Kasi ang naging 1986; at the same time, he attended evening he takes on extra jobs like photocopying docu- exactly the kind of materials scholars questions in the visitor’s mind. of making art and other holdings of Consultant Ricky Francisco con- continues to evolve with the times. Iday Marpa, Administrative support pananaw ko sa buhay, kung walang museum, di classes in order to complete his education. ments for researchers and acting as occasional look for, the perks of being acknowl- the museum appeal to Filipino and siders his work with LMM as the It is an ongoing journey toward rel- Lopez-Vargas herself has one assistant natin malalaman ang history ng Pilipinas.” In Now with the museum for 24 years, he is in museum guide. The learning in the museum edged in book after book after book international audiences” has made most exciting he has ever had. “Every evance,” says Vargas. thing at the top of her wish list as Iday first joined Lopez Museum any case, he adds, “Pag alam mo yung trabaho mo, charge of environmental monitoring, main- never stops, Mark says, pointing out that they by grateful researchers and authors, her stay on for succeeding exhibits. day is different and challenging,” he It is a source of joy for Fragante to the museum looks forward to more in 1999 as a part-timer whose mag-e-enjoy ka.” taining the facilities and ensuring that all receive trainings in librarianship, conservation and loyalty developed for the Lopez Apart from researching, writing and says. In charge of the logistics part of have seen Don Eñing’s children and decades of serving more generations main task was updating the Lopez Edgardo Montalban, Conserva- equipment is functioning properly; he has and docenting: “Ilalagay ka sa marami kang family who have always been support- conceptualizing programs, she also managing the LMM collection, he grandchildren develop not a passing of Filipinos. family tree. As a regular em- tion technician also gone abroad on a museum visit. “Masaya natututunan.” The youngest member of the ive of both collection and professional looks for other institutions LMM has to oversee preventive conserva- interest but a palpable enthusiasm for “Every museum director’s hope is ployee a year later, she took on Edgar is in charge of making kami rito,” he says of the group. Lopez Museum family adds that he especially development.” can partner with for new projects. tion, insurance, security and all the the museum and its paintings. that there will somehow be a way to collections management and a photographic record of the “Maraming benepisyo at lahat derives satisfaction from being able to help Another LMM stalwart is ad- “There is so much potential for edu- nitty-gritty that go with taking care of “It makes me so happy to see them sustain the museum and its programs. administrative duties aside from being an oc- museum’s collections, activities maayos.” famous researchers. ministrative officer Fanny San Pedro. cation (in LMM),” says Pernia, who the collection. Having worked for the avidly discussing paintings and I hope That’s my biggest wish, for an endow- casional docent and researcher. Aside from the and exhibit installations. Rodrigo Enano, Conservation Also part of the LMM team are Eric Am- Recruited in 1970, San Pedro’s service also teaches at the College of Arts Ayala Museum and later for a USAID this will continue because this augurs ment that will allow it to continue its financial stability, Iday appreciates the unique From time to time, he also assistant bata, Romeo Jalandoni, Grace de Leon, Domingo was officially extended in 2008 when and Sciences in UP Manila. project, Francisco believes his in- well for the museum, that eventually mission of enriching minds, the lives, perspective on art that direct contact and in- assists in conservation projects. In his 13- Rod, a former janitor-mes- Magaling, Mary Jane Pagkalinawan, Garry Perez she was supposed to have retired. She Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez worked volvement with LMM since 2005 has the younger generation will be com- the souls of the Filipino people,” she teraction with artists has given her. “The mere year tenure at the museum, he has received senger, admits he was ini- and Margarita Villanueva. joined LMM when Renato Constan- with the museum in 2002 for a allowed him to grow as an individual, mitted to its work and its future.” said.   Lopezlink March 2010 CSR ACTIVITIES Lopezlink March 2010 UPDATES ONGOINGS ‘Estudyantipid’ behind the scenes AFI @Lopez Museum NOSTALGIAThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.— George By Daniel Lopez Layug Santayana to compute what this meant Mo.” Last came the grueling ‘Bewildered’ March 17, 1952 for my money. It turns out that process of pitching to different THE book “The Motley Fool the wasted P600 could become financial institutions for a grant. Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. receives the Businessman Investment Guide for Teens” talks about P16,500 by the time I was We found our perfect match in March 5 forum on installation art of the Year Award given by the Business Writer’s 37. Imagine what I could do by Citibank, which saw financial Association of the Philippines and presented by about the compound rate of THERE is a need to understand instal- come into play as these usually time- case studies of works that present unique saving even a little and investing literacy as the cornerstone of Pres. Elpidio Quirino. growth. Given a constant rate lation art and environmental art, and to and-space dependent artworks are kept issues relating to installation and envi- March 22, 1969 it. its responsibility to society. of growth of 11% per year, the discuss ways to ensure their proper and for posterity and reinstalled in other ronmental art. Joining the discussion is The idea of a personal finance Citibank eventually asked us The in , Pasig City P600 that I spent in one night adequate display, recording and conser- times and contexts. free and open to the public, but due to show for teens hit me in class to make a second round of the is inaugurated. The Russian Bolshoi Ballet performs would have had the potential to vation The Lopez Memorial Museum and the space limitations, a maximum of 30 one day. I spent that Environ- show. there from March 22 to April 1 to mark the event. become P4,800 in 20 years. As an important expressive mode Library presents an opportunity to have seats will be allotted. March 9, 1971 mental Sciences class thinking It took us eight months from Gina Lopez (rightmost) with (r-l) ADB’s Xianbin Yao, Jo Yamagata There have been only a few in contemporary art, installations and a forum on these issues on March 5, Fri- Lopez Memorial Museum is at the about what I had to do to create initial conception to actual pro- and Philip Erquiaga, and Manila Water’s Luis Juan Oreta and The Meralco Computer Center is inaugurated. moments in my life that I can environmental art present challenges day, 10 a.m-5 p.m. ground floor, , Exchange March 17, 1971 the show. I was not an expert. duction, but it was worth every Geodino Carpio during the signing ceremony in ADB. truly call life-changing. Well, in terms of installation, reinstallation, An informal discussion with mu- Road, Pasig. Museum days and hours are What did I know about produc- second because with Citibank, Eugenio Sr. receives a Doctor of Laws, honoris this wasn’t really the point $50,000 for Pasig River info drive documentation and preservation. Issues seums, galleries, artists, collectors and Mondays to Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ex- where my life changed. After tion and what would entertain my classmates, Francisco Co- causa, from Silliman University in Dumaguete City. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined ABS-CBN regarding the integrity of the artist’s conservators, “Bewildered: How Do cept holidays. For more info, call Fanny or all, 20 years is a long time for teenagers? I needed to create a layco, and Knowledge Channel, Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez Memorial Museum Library Daniel Lopez Layug, 22, is the Foundation Inc. (AFI) and the Manila Water Company in vision, authenticity and conservation We Keep Installation Art?” will feature Jane at 631-2417. a teenager, but it at least made team. we did our part. son of Rina Lopez Bautista. rehabilitating the Pasig River by giving a $50,000 grant for He is a Georgetown Univer- me cognizant of the power of First, I approached a few of “Estudyantipid” airs over an information, education and communication campaign in sity senior majoring in finance compound interest. my high school classmates. In KCh on these timeslots: Sunday SPECIAL support of Manila Water’s drive to set up sewerage treatment feature and Chinese. Currently, he The real moment happened my naiveté, I had assumed my and Wednesday, 7:20 am; Mon- plants in Metro Manila. Videos will also be produced show- is interning at the Carnegie the first time I sold a part of classmates would be the talents day and Thursday, 10:20 am; casing the state of the Pasig River and how people can help in Voter’s ed series Endowment Fund for Interna- my portfolio. I got an annual- of the show. Secondly, we set Tuesday and Friday, 2:20 pm; its rehabilitation. “…To recognize that we must keep the river tional Peace, focusing on energy ized return of about 18%. I used out to find Francisco Colayco, Saturday, 10:40 am; and Sunday, clean, there needs to be a shift in consciousness. So ADB is and climate change. the compound growth formula the author of “Pera Mo, Palaguin 3:40 pm. funding our effort at consciousness raising,” said AFI manag- ing director Gina Lopez. (Rizza Sacra) Boboto ka ba? Mag-aral at maghanda! On Earth Hour 2010 Topnotch QC school receives boost Pag-ibig sa Nayon Elementary School (PNES), a consis- tent topnotcher in the National Achievement Test (NAT), Turn off your received an educational television (ETV) video library from AFI and employees of Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Costless Electronics in United Arab Emirates. Organized by Michael Manlogon, Filipinos contributed by joining a raffle in lights for one hour partnership with AFI’s “Adopt Your Hometown School.” The donation of video materials of “Sine’skwela,” “Mathtinik,” “Bay- EARTH Hour 2010 happens response to the M e r a l c o the constant 500kJ/hr – m2. ani,” “Epol/Apple” and “Hirayamanawari” hopes to bolster the on March 27 at 8:30 pm. environmental e s p e c i a l l y The resulting value is the academic performance of the students and improve classroom The collective support realities the for those estimated cooling capacity instruction. 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E-Media thanked Mar. 18-19—Marketing Management (Lakas-Kampi); Mar Roxas (LP); Jay Voting-Record at sa www.scribd. Bawal din sa mismong election day elementary education (44%), the Senate is identified by even half capacity: Cooling capacity Check the filter once a Dimalanta for being a mother and a mentor. Tolentino led the Mar. 25-26—Community-Based Social Enterprise Development • Sonza (KBL); at Perfecto Yasay (BP). com/doc/25368642/SALN-reports- ang pag-solicit ng boto or pagkalat youngest (18-24 years old, 41%) of one percent (0.5%) of those = size of the room (m2) x month by holding it up HR department for more than eight years, while Dimalanta The seminars will be held at Bayan Academy, 2/F Cinderella Samantala, meron namang 61 in- of-presidential-candidates. ng propaganda laban o para sa kahit and the Cebuanos (39%) are least surveyed as their most beloved 500 kJ/hr – m2. Substitute against the light. If you served as E-Media program director for nine years. 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For more info, contact Chaz Fernando @ 920-5203 or ng go-signal para tumakbo bilang se- updates sa presidential candidates, party sa voting precinct or within 30 the nation’s leaders and politi- cerpted from Pulse Asia’s “The Filipi- the size of the room and time to clean or replace the Juan for five months.(Ana Terrese Junio) [email protected]. nador ilang araw bago ang official start manok mo man o hindi, ugaliing i- meters nito. cians. nos’ Most Loved Political Leader.”) then multiply this value by filter. 10 Lopezlink March 2010 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink March 2010 sports & wellness Sudoku TURNING 50 is always a big deal, and it is no Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para less true for the Lopez Museum, founded on Feb. ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, 13, 1960 by Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. to honor his Boost your wellness MARCH spiritual column at kahon. parents Benito and Presentacion. The milestone THE observa- Explore your spiritual core. Ask more than reading; it’s about “doing” problems, confusion and chaos, and 7: Run United for Wellness @ merited a celebration befitting an institution tion of Spiri- yourself the big questions: Who and being fully in the present mo- that uncertainty is the path to free- Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 5 that has, in the words of museum director Cedie Dear Rosie tual Wellness am I? Why did I come here? Why ment in everything you do. dom. am. 3K/5K/10K/21K. For more Lopez-Vargas, “contributed so much to the de- Here are the contact details of the persons whom you can get in do humans/the world exist? Why Witness the choices you make in Be playful. Spirituality is in music, info, check www.unilabwellnessev- velopment and furthering of Filipino culture and touch with: Japs Batara, department head, at 0922-8542449; or Ra- is there evil? What happens after each moment. Bring them into con- art, dance, laughter, singing, and all of ents.com.ph or call 703-1736. heritage.” Do take the time to view the After the chel Sulit, solar support engineer, at 0932-2280599 or 633-3949. Month death? sciousness; ask yourself what the con- life. 8-10: Silent Retreat @ Hilltop. Fact exhibit at the museum, featuring the works ooOoo i n Be quiet. Meditate regularly. sequences of a choice are and if the Look for deeper meanings. If cer- Fee: P3,000. Contact Cristy Aure of Antipas Delotavo, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, We’re so inspired to know that many people appreciate what we’re Meditation is the process of being choice will bring fulfillment and hap- tain themes keep coming up over and @ 929-0132. Keith Sicat and Gaston Damag, and to check doing. The challenge of educating the end users is becoming un- M a rc h fully here, with all concentration fo- piness. Listen with the heart and be over in your life, rather than feeling 12, 13, 19, 20: Introduction out the commemorative book “Unfolding” for a complicated that a lot of people nowadays are helping open up the is a great cused on the now. There are many guided by messages of comfort and like you have no control over the situ- to Foundation Studies @ ISIP closer and more intimate look at one of Eugenio Sr.’s pet undertakings. minds of everyone on the goodness of solar. You’re such a blessing o p p o r - forms of meditation; find out which discomfort. ation, ask for the deeper meaning of Center, 6241 Palma cor. Mañalac Another notable milestone is the 80th birthday of Lopez Group chair- to us. Regards and more power. –Japs tunity to one is right for you. Practice acceptance. See that life the pattern to come to you. See the Sts., Makati. Fee: P5,000, not in- man Oscar M. Lopez (OML) on April 19. Next issue we’ll find out what ooOoo practice living life in perfect balance Be inquisitive and curious. An right now is as it “should be.” Do gift in your greatest problems. cluding meals. Facilitated by Bella makes our chief keep going, as well as his hopes and plans for the Group. Why did MTV Philippines go off the air?—Chiqui within our body, mind and spirit. It attitude of active searching increases not struggle against the universe Take “seven-breath” breaks. Stop and Jake Tan, the course presents In the meantime, mark your calendar for the matinee and evening show MTV Philippines went off the air on Feb. 15, 2010 after nine is important to understand that we your options and your potential for by struggling against the moment. periodically throughout the day, close the principles of anthroposophy in of “Undaunted,” the much awaited musical that delves into the colorful years of operation. According to SkyCable’s Karen Zabaljauregui, are spiritual beings having human ex- spiritual centering. Don’t shut doors Take responsibility for your life your eyes and take seven deep, slow a direct, understandable way. For history of the Lopez Group and its movers and shakers. the 24-hour music/entertainment television network went off the air periences, rather than human beings before you check out what’s behind without blaming anyone, including belly breaths (breathe in to the count more info, call 899-4675 or email The end of the first quarter of the year heralds a sea change in that the because it ceased operations. “In effect, there will no longer be an having occasional spiritual feelings. them. yourself. of seven, breathe out to the count of [email protected]. kids are on vacation from school, and the temperature starts sizzling past MTV Philippines entity. For its part, SkyCable is currently evaluat- The Lopez Lifelong Wellness Be receptive to grief and pain. Practice detachment. Allow your- seven, seven times). Then, open your 13: Pinay in Action All-Women the mid-30s—not always the most relaxing of combinations for many par- ing potential replacements and will announce further updates as soon (LLW) team encourages Lopez Pain is a deepener. Allow yourself to self and those around you the free- eyes and see your new world. (Ex- Run @ MOA, Pasay, 6 am. ents out there. Worse, this early, the El Niño phenomenon is already mak- as possible.” Group employees to strengthen feel the pain fully, then ask what it’s dom to be who they are. Recognize cerpted from www.definitionofwell- 1.6K/5K/10K. Contact 0918- ing its presence felt as farmlands and water reservoirs all over the country ooOoo their spiritual wellness through these trying to teach you. uncertainty as an essential aspect of ness.com/wellness-calendar/spiritual- 5414269 or check out www. start drying up; some provinces in Luzon have already been placed under a I want to watch the soap operas that I admire, especially “Tanging steps: Be and do. Spirituality is about life. See that solutions come out of wellness-month.html) pinayinaction.  Very Easy state of calamity and losses in agriculture are expected to eventually reach Yaman” with and Enchong Dee.—Christine 20: Walk the Talk @  Easy hundreds of millions. Temperatures may even go as high as 40 degrees! iWantv! allows subscribers to catch up on missed episodes of La Mesa Watershed,  Medium For those living in urban areas, the immediate concern is saving water. ABS-CBN Kapamilya shows—including “Tanging Yaman”—online,  QC, 6:30 am. 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Our culture embraces the idea who have high nearsightedness or family member to see an Darlene Lamis @ 449-6170. Solution, tips and computer mendations on this page. For your graduates, check out gift items from Lantin at [email protected]. 22-24: Silent Retreat program available at www. (page 12) or consider building a nest egg for them (page that sons and daughters care for par- farsightedness, diabetes, hyperten- ophthalmologist imme- @ Tagay- If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions sudoku.com 10). Congratulations to all 2010 graduates and to you, parents as well! ents in their old age as a sign of love sion, family history of blindness, diately if they experience tay. Fee: P4,500. Contact Marissa about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send and respect and in gratitude for the history of blood transfusion, eye headaches or nausea af- Catanghal @ 641-1192. ooOoo 28: Sprint Duathlon: 1st Leg them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] years and effort they spent in raising accidents or injury or steroid use, ter reading, watching TV Congrats, your article on Adtel’s solar kit is very interesting and rel- or [email protected] or be a friend or fan in Facebook. their children. and are smokers are at high risk for or movies, or difficulty @ Macapagal Ave./MOA, Pasay. travelGRIFFIN SIERRA evant. I’d like to know more about this kit. Who do I contact?—AJ Help ensure that your parents glaucoma and should see an eye spe- in navigating stairs; see 8K/30K/4K. Contact Thumbie RECOMMENDS enjoy their senior years by knowing cialist yearly. Although unchecked halos around lights; or frequently movement such as frequent spills Remigio @ 0915-6872380 or and helping detect early signs of vi- glaucoma can lead to blindness, this bump into things. while having meals; difficulty esti- [email protected]. Check out RP’s Baroque churches sion problems. is preventable with early detection. Other warning signs include dif- mating distances; and “dimming” of 29-31: Silent Retreat @ Makiling. Fee: P4,500. Contact Glaucoma, a group of eye condi- Dr. Edgar Leuenberger, glaucoma ficulty in using progressive lenses some part of the visual field. (Sheila Go ‘Visita Iglesia’ this ‘Semana Santa’ A week of tions characterized by damage to specialist of the Asian Eye Institute or other corrective glasses; clumsy Sochayseng) Emy Toytoy @ 895-3352. By Pauline Cala-or remembrance, wellness IT has been a tradition of Catholics to visit reinaugurated in 1984; and the Immaculate monument to the Spanish colonization of the financial First Gen tops bowling tourney churches or do the visita iglesia every Holy Conception Parish in Batac built in 1587. Philippines, being the first religious structure celebration By Jei-Jei Gertes FIRST Gen Corporation became champion of The following won Thursday during Holy Week or Semana In Sta. built in the island of Luzon, after the Span- HOLY Week is observed to commemorate the suffering the 2nd Lopez Lifelong Wellness (LLW) bowling in the individual awards Santa. This practice dates back when devotees Maria, Ilocos ish relocated from Cebu in the south. Nearby and death of Jesus Christ through various observances and tournament with 58 points after winning all games competition: James would visit the seven great basilicas in Rome Sur is Nuestra churches are the , Sto. Do- worship services. In Roman Catholic tradition, the con- against the Lopez Inc./Benpres team on the last Mendoza of First Philippine Industrial Corpora- for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Señora de la mingo Church and the Malate Church. clusion to the week is called the Easter Triduum, which By Susan Ariola day. Rockwell Land Corporation, the first runner- tion (FPIC), high average-male with 181 pinfalls; during Maundy Thursday. A s u n c i o n , D o w n debt and other outstanding begins Thursday evening of Holy Week with the Eucharist up, fought off a determined challenge from ABS- Rowena Clemente of Energy Development Cor- In the Philippines, the tradition includes a built in 1765. south in loans. and concludes with evening prayers on Easter Sunday. CBN Corporation, the second runner-up. poration, high average-female with 187 pinfalls; contemplation of the 14 stations of the cross. The church Iloilo is HAVE you considered setting After paying off Palm Sunday (March 28 this year) signals the end of • With 42 points in the penultimate round, Hyatt Basman of First Gen, high series-male with Most visit seven churches, with two stations sits on top of the church aside money for a nest egg for your debts, you can the 40-day Lenten season and the start of Holy Week. ABS-CBN had a chance to contest the second 616 pinfalls; Ethy Tan of FPIC, high series-female per visit. While others, with more time and a hill which of Sto. your children? It makes for a focus on saving Traditionally, the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is re- spot if it earned eight points by winning all its with 606 pinfalls; Ferdie Cazcarro of Rockwell, high effort, visit 14. can be reached by climbing 82 steps. Enshrined Tomas de welcome graduation gift, as and building an enacted by the waving of palm branches and singing songs games against Rockwell. The latter avoided a single-male with 254 pinfalls; and Celeste Consi- There are four Baroque churches in the in the church is the Virgin’s statue made of Villanueva the cash will come in handy emergency fund. of celebration. It is customary to have a blessing of palm shutout and earned two points to total 52 while bido of First Philippine Holdings Corporation, high country on the UNESCO World Heritage List wood in ornate sculptural style, with ivory face in Miag- as they embark on a life of in- Ideally, this should leaves before the mass. ABS-CBN gained six points to reach 48. single-female with 202 pinfalls. (CPS) worth visiting during the Holy Week. Make and hands. Nearby are Sta. Lucia Church, the ao, built in 1797 to serve as a place of worship dependence after graduation. be the equivalent of them your start off point for theVisita Iglesia. only church in the province with a transept and and a fort. What makes this church strik- The pabasa (reading) is a tradition that involves the It could go towards a car or six months of your Young chessers face off vs GM Up North in Ilocos Norte is the San Renaissance-style dome; the shrine of Nuestra ing is the well-decorated façade depicting a 24-hour chanting of or singing the vernacular narrative of apartment of their own; a new, monthly expenses; place Villamayor Agustin Church in Paoay, built from 1694 to Señora de la Caridad, home to the venerated sculpture of St. Christopher dressed farmer- Jesus Christ’s life and death called the pasyon (passion). corporate wardrobe for their this in a liquid account for Meralco Chess Club conducted a si- 1710. It is a premier example of Philippine Lady of Charity, patroness of Nueva Segovia; style with his pants rolled up and carrying On Maundy Thursday (April 1), the faithful trek to sa- multaneous chess play with Grandmaster (GM) Bong first real job; or a high-end easy access in case of emer- “Earthquake Baroque,” an architectural solu- St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, an impos- the Christ Child amidst coconut, papaya cred places or do the Visita Iglesia. On Good Friday (April Villamayor, a veteran instructor in one of Singapore’s computer. To speed up the growth of gency. tion to the area’s challenging, natural setting. ing structure in the heart of Vigan; Simbaan a and guava trees. The nearby churches in the 2), the sinakulo or passion play is presented. One can save money for a your money, look into putting Grow your assets and boost chess schools and national director of the Department Residents and volunteers participate to fulfill personal vows • of Education’s Chess for Schools program. Invited to Both sides of the nave are lined with 26 mas- Bassit, a cemetery chapel; San Vicente Church, area are Jaro Cathedral where the seat of the nest egg through investment, it into other types of invest- your long-term savings by or give thanks; from morning to noon, flagellants in parts of play at the event sponsored by Meralco employees were sive side-buttresses and a number of external attracting pilgrims for its miraculous Saint Jaro Archbishopric is located; Molo Church the money market or an ordi- ments. You also need to make contributing the maximum staircases. They are decorated with huge scrolls Vincent Ferrer; The Church of St. William the reflecting the gothic and Renaissance periods; Bulacan, Pampanga and Laguna perform penitensiya. nary savings account. A certain adjustments in other areas in allowable amount to a co- junior players JD Moje, Philip and Jap del Rosario, Josef Baetiong, Aldrich Alcausin, Raymund Masa, and topped by decorative pinnacles. There are Hermit, famous for its wooden altar; and the Guimbal Church, a yellow sandstone church; Pasko ng Pagkabuhay or Easter (April 4) is the culmina- amount should be set aside order to better manage your pay pension plan. JR and Michael Lirazan, the RP Paralympics Chess other famous churches nearby: St. William’s Shrine of Santo Cristo Milagroso, famous for neoclassical Cabatuan Church; and the Pavia tion of Holy Week. A theatrical play takes place at dawn, every month and, as with real finances: Ensure that you have ad- • Team, and kids from public schools. GM Villamayor Cathedral in Laoag famous for its sinking its statue of the crucified Christ. Church, a red brick church built along the while images of the Risen Christ and the Blessed Mother eggs, the money should be left • Start by increasing your equate protection and in- won by a landslide, posting 28 wins, sweeping all bell tower; St. Monica Church in Sarrat, the In Manila’s walled city of is lines of the Byzantine style. Mary embark on separate processions then meet at a point alone “to grow quietly in the cash flow and paying off come replacement for the boards. For more photos, log on to www.meralcochess. biggest church in the Ilocos Region; Bacarra the San Agustin Church built in 1570. The For info on packages, call Griffin-Sierra in a Salubong (meeting) at the town church. background until it is needed.” debts, especially credit card breadwinner and for estate blogspot.com. (Raul Sol Cruz) Church which was destroyed during an inten- church has magnificent trompe l’oeil murals on Travel at 898-2451 or email sales@griffin-si- It is truly a unique experience to witness the Filipino’s sity 7.8 earthquake in 1983, reconstructed and its ceiling and walls. This church is a significant erra.com.ph. remembrance of Holy Week, when religious fervor, theat- Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. rics and camaraderie blissfully collide. 12 Lopezlink March 2010

By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this March ‘K’: The birth- Mom. She declares she has real- longs for . ized what she wants, where she’s We have photos from day special going and what is truly good for the beach wedding of K Mag’s February issue is her. How she saw the “light” is Rica Peralejo and Jo- ’s big birthday revealed in Working Mom. How seph Bonifacio. SSM special. Here, she shares a positive outlook can change then talks to Vice what she has learned, and your life for good is discussed by Ganda, who shares his the value of making a new life coach Elena Verlee in “Con- life story and how he start. Her husband, James nect the Dots.” Also in this issue: feels about his success. Yap, grants his first exclu- ways to save on your vacation; We also feature the sive interview to K Maga- how to answer your kids’ tough- amazing fans of Bea Alonzo, , zine, opening up about est questions; and handling your , , and more. life with Kris, dealing bossy preschooler. with intrigues and what Juday’s comeback in ‘BUZZ the future holds for them. ‘FOOD’ lets them eat You’ll also read about Magasin’! Kris’s closest pals—Boy pastry Magasin sizzles with hot issues Abunda, Lucy Torres- FOOD brings sweet and savory delights in its about your favorite artistas. ABS-CBN has Gomez, , special Dessert Issue, with special emphasis on launched “60 Years of Teleserye” with the Kim Chiu and Anne Cur- exquisite, scrumptious pastries. Discover pas- comeback of Teleserye Queen Judy Ann San- tis—and their take on their try delicacies from all over the world, while tos in “.” Know the details friendship with the Queen food writer Lori Baltazar brings you her in- of the Kris Aquino-James Yap-Mayen Aus- of All Media. terpretations of three pies from the movie “The tria hullabaloo. How does Derek Ramsay deal Waitress.” And when you’ve had your fill, join with indecent proposals? Find out the latest ‘Working us on a food tour of Pangasinan, a land rich in history and culinary on Marian Rivera and , Kim Chiu and Gerald flavor. All these with 33 kitchen-tested recipes guaranteed to help Anderson, and and Anne Curtis. And, get a load of Mom’: Gretch- you recreate our beautiful dishes in your kitchen! intriguing blind items in “BUZZted”! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- en at 40 stores and magazine stands nationwide. Get a free 1 issue for every cel- An ‘SSM’ summer with Sam 12-month subscription (for a total of 13 issues). For inquiries, call ebrates her 40th birthday StarStudio’s first male cover for 2010, Sam Milby, talks about life in ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at (02) 455-9434 or visit us at http:// with a cover on Working Ohio, why it didn’t work out with Toni Gonzaga, and why he still abscbnmags.multiply.com. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS Goodies for the grad By Lisa Gomez WHEN looking for a gift for your graduates this March, your girl’s fashionable closet but will definite- 13.3 is an aluminum unibody laptop which narya’s special menus and wine lists! Myron’s visit the Power Plant Mall and get items that will truly ly match her new career after graduation! has been promoted to the Pro series, adding offers exceptional rib eye steaks and special make them feel how proud you are of them! features and cutting the price. 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PLANT Mobile 1 Rimowa Contributing Editors Magazine’s first Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) John Rojo (Bayan) After graduation, everyone looks March 2010 graduates are planning their out- issue for 2010 Maite Bueno (Meralco) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) forward to building a career or of -town trips by now, so Rimowa’s stylish will also be out this month. Also, watch for Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) doing their own thing. Cap- and sturdy luggage will make the perfect gifts Power Plant Cinema’s latest offering—3D Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) ture all of these moments with for them. Rimowa luggage comes in different Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Vanessa Suquila (LGFI) cinemas. The first screening will definitely be Rafael Alunan III (Wellness) the 12-megapixel styles and sizes—and the chic the most-awaited movie event of the year! 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