February 2007 Happy Valentine’s Day

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Kung Hei Fat Choi! ‘Regalo’ tips on pp. 9 & 12 Have you had some CPI today? OML’s 2007 message: IF you had tuned in to “Good Finds” on channels in the country today,today, and might very fi rst channel is also the highest rating ‘We must all continually the Lifestyle Channel, Backtrax on Myx, well be considered the Davids that chal- cable channel in the country, proving that the newest “in” Japanese animation on lenged—and beat—foreign powerhous- when it comes to fi lms, local beats Holly- improve ourselves...’ Hero TV or a Cinema One classic movie, es such as MTV, HBO and Cartoon Net- wood when it comes to mirroring viewers’ ... p.2 then yes, you have had your CPI fi x. work. values and situations, and capturing their “CPI” is Creative Programs Inc., the Consider these numbers from AGB imagination. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. subsidiary Nielsen Media Research: Cinema One The hip champion of Original Pilipi- that develops and acquires the programs reaches around 660,000 cabled homes— no Music (OPM), Myx, is available on that have most of us glued in front of our more than 80% of total cabled house- cable and on Studio 23 and is watched in TV sets. The company’s four entertain- holds—in mega Manila as of 2006. View- ment brands are among the most popular ers will also be surprised to learn that CPI’s Turn to page 6

Meralco’s customer- friendly bill format ... p.3

The fourth generation Lopezes in Jaro ... p.8 Beyond the box: Creative Programs Inc.’s four entertainment brands—Cinema One, Hero TV, Lifestyle Network and Myx—provide Filipino viewers with unique content suited to their taste, needs and wants. 2 LOPEZLINK February 2007 LOPEZLINK February 2007 3 Patungo sa tuktok ngayong 2007 BayanTel network boosts

By CARLA PARAS-SISON naging mahirap maabot ang all of these, we have to rid our- ang First Philippine Electric turing base of our operation,” tuktok ng ‘Mt. Pulag’ para sa selves of the shackles and un- Corporation hanggang mag- dagdag ni OML. bandwidth to support BPOs SA taas na 10,000 talam- grupo nitong mga nakaraang certainty currently represented ing huwaran sa pag-export ng Business excellence year round BAYANTEL, in cooperation business process outsourcing Cagayan de Oro-Davao seg- be completed for commercial pakan, ang Mount Pulag ang taon. by that debt,” wika ni OML. mataas na kalidad na gawang- Pinaalala ni OML sa ex- with the Telecoms Infrastruc- (BPO) investors. ment of the NDTN with an ad- operation by April 15, 2007. pinakamataas na bundok sa Subali’t dahil sa magan- Bagong direksiyon Pinoy sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng ecutives na ipagpapatuloy ture Corporation of the Philip- “The enhanced network will ditional 2x10Gbps (gigabyte per BayanTel owns majority Luzon. Noong isang taon pa dang performance ng lahat ng Binigyang din ni OML ang mundo. ang mga corporate excellence pines (TelicPhil), is pouring provide a more reliable infra- second) capacity, empowering it of the NDTN, which links the ito gustong akyatin ni Lopez operating units noong 2006 at bagong assignment ang First “In the past 37 years we initiatives ng grupo ngayong some $1.8 million into the structure to support the delivery with additional strength to haul, country to deliver transmis- Group chairman Oscar M. Lo- sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema Philippine Holdings Corpora- have proven that we have mas- 2007 gamit ang Malcolm Bal- improvement of the National of technologies that would en- voice, data and Internet traffi c to sion of telephone long-dis- pez (OML) subali’t hindi siya na pumabor sa Meralco noong tion: ang pagpapalago ng man- tered the intricacies of trans- drige National Quality Award Digital Transmission Network able BPOs and other businesses and from major points in Mind- tance services, cellular traffi c, pinayagan ng kanyang duktor. Disyembre, hitik ang kanyang ufacturing portfolio nito upang former manufacturing and framework ng U.S. na sisikap- (NDTN) under the Expansion- with higher monetary and op- anao to the rest of the country. high-speed data, video, Inter- Gayunpaman, matapos ni- pag-asa na makakausad na ang maging ikatlong sandigan ng that we will soon be exporting ing ibagay sa kakaibang sit- 3 project. erational returns,” Tunde Fafun- ECI Telecoms Ltd. of Israel net, broadcast signals and oth- yang matagumpay na akyatin grupo upang lalong tumibay at negosyo ng First Holdings na Philippine made transform- wasyon at tipo ng negosyo ng The expanded network is wa, BayanTel chief executive has again been tapped to carry er communications services. ang Mt. Santo Tomas (na may magbigay ng natatanging hal- ngayo’y merong malalaking ers, although under different mga kumpanya sa grupo. seen to meet the demand for consultant, said. “This would out the expansion using its ex- Combined with its microwave taas na 7,500 talampakan) no- aga para sa mga stakeholders investments sa power at sa toll brands, to the US and parts of “To perform at a consistently Rock and roll dreams come high-bandwidth connectivity also address the ramped-up de- pertise in DWDM (dense wave- backbone on the eastern side ong Mahal na Araw ng 2006, nito. road industries. Asia and the Pacifi c,” balita ni high and globally competitive in the country, especially in mand for broadband Internet in length division multiplexing) of the country, BayanTel main- pinayagan na rin siya ng duk- Sinabi niyang napaka- “Why are we doing this? OML ukol sa Philippine Elec- level requires more than just be- true for SkyCable subscribers! Mindanao. At the same time, the provinces.” and SDH (synchronous digital tains one of the most compre- tor na tumungo sa tuktok ng halagang ma-resolba ang in the longer term and how Basically it is because I refuse tric Corporation na ngayo’y ing fi t. It requires excellence and SkyCable and Star World recently awarded Fender electric guitar packages to subscribers Epher May Policarpio and Mary Santos it will maximize the country’s The Expansion-3 Project hierarchy) technology. The Ex- hensive backbones in the Phil- Mt. Pulag ngayong Pebrero. US$400 milyong-debt burden we intend to get there—with to agree that the Philippines is nasa ilalim ng First Philec. a commitment to the unrelenting (2nd and 3rd from left), grand prize winners in the “RockStar: prospects for attracting more will upgrade and expand the pansion-3 Project is expected to ippines today. (John Rojo) Ayon kay OML, ang 2007 ng publicly listed na Benpres what present and future core doomed to remain a service “We are shopping for an pursuit of excellence. I do not Supernova” Tune-in contest. Seventy-fi ve other subscribers won na marahil ang taon para Holdings Corporation upang businesses; in what geography economy. Furthermore, there EMS or electronic manufac- ask that all of you win the Oscar limited-edition “RockStar” premium items. So tune in to Star maakyat ng grupo ang tuktok makapag-plano ng maayos and technologies; with what is a defi nite evolution between turing service company in the today or even next year. But I re- World on SkyCable Channel 48 for the best shows and the chance ng maituturing na Mt. Pulag o ang grupo para sa hinaharap. organizational and ownership increase in manufacturing region which we can acquire quire that all of us must continu- to win incredible prizes! Also in photo are Adel Chik, Star World napakatinding hamon para sa “We cannot properly set structure. translating into an increase in which would facilitate our ally improve ourselves and our marketing manager, and Jojo Bantayan, SkyCable brand man- ager. To subscribe to SkyCable, call 631-0000. (Arlene Torres) Meralco adopts ng mga negosyo nito. our vision and strategy for the “And we must communi- power generation as well as growth and expansion in this competitiveness, and that we Sa kanyang taunang pam- future with that debt hanging cate these clearly, cohesively an increase in profi tability of business. We may also get demonstrate that improvement bungad na pananalita sa mga like a Damocles sword over and convincingly, in a way that an electricity distributor like into the consumer appliance by subjecting ourselves to peri- executives ng Lopez Group, our necks. We must set a clear enables us to be valued favor- Meralco,” paliwanag ni OML. business as a way of round- odic measurement,” pagtatapos inihayag ni OML na totoong vision of what we want to be ably by the market. But to do Gusto ni OML na mapalaki ing out the entire manufac- ni OML. Winners of Meralco’s new bill format DOES looking at the graphs and It is shorter, uses larger fonts and the ‘Maliwanag ang Pasko’ numbers on your monthly electric print quality has been improved. The Meralco bill make you feel like Robert Lang- service and current billing informa- campaign known don receiving the fi rst clue from the tion are now summarized in tables. Panalo ang stock mart sa Lopez Group shares stockholders dead curator of the Louvre? Graphics and customer-oriented tips Meralco has announced the stallation of Christmas lights. Thankfully, Meralco has come and information are also included, as Kung bumili ka ng shares o Korte Suprema sa kaso ukol sa ang stock price ng First Philip- to receive winners of its “Maliwanag The campaign, which was up with a new, simpler bill format well as the contact information for bahagi ng mga kumpanya ng unbundling ng electricity rates. pine Holdings Corp. (FPHC) na cash dividends ang Pasko” campaign, which open to all Meralco customers, that makes it easy for customers to the ERC Consumer Affairs Service Lopez Group na listed sa Phil- Nakabawi rin ang ABS-CBN tunay namang umaarangkada aimed to recognize custom- had three categories: “Mali- immediately see and understand (CAS) offi ce. ippine Stock Exchange (PSE) noong 2006 dahil sa paglakas mula pa noong 2004. Umani ng Meralco common stock- ers who wholeheartedly took wanag Ang Pasko sa Tahan- important information they need to The redesign was approved by noong unang bahagi ng 2006, ng fi nancial performance nito maayos ang FPHC mula sa mga holders of record as of Janu- time and effort to decorate and an,” “Maliwanag ang Pasko know about their bill. the Energy Regulatory Commission waging-wagi ka sa magandang kumpara sa 2005, matapos mag- investments nito lalo na mula sa ary 10, 2007 will receive a light their surroundings for the sa Simbahan” and “Maliwa- The new format is more custom- in December 2006 and implemented performance ng mga ito. reorganize at habulin sa ratings First Gen na nagkaroon ng ini- cash dividend equivalent to Christmas season. nag ang Pasko sa Daan.” er-friendly in terms of design, font, by Meralco in January 2007. (Meral- Nangunguna sa matagumpay ang GMA 7. tial public offering (IPO) noong P1 per share on February 5, Marketing head Miguel Nine entities were recognized colors and value-added information. co Corporate Communications) na stock price performance ang Bagama’t bumagal ang pag- 2006, sa Meralco at sa Manila 2007. Lopez thanked everyone who for each category, for a total Meralco dahil kinatigan ito ng akyat, patuloy na naging malakas North Tollways Corporation This is the fi rst cash participated in the “Maliwan- of 27 winners. Each winning (MNTC). dividend declaration of the ag ang Pasko” campaign, say- entry in the fi rst category re- Samantala, dahil sa patuloy company after seven years, ing the number of entries the ceived P10,000 in cash, while Closing Prices/Values na matibay na performance ng following an improvement company received prompted winners in the other categories In Philippine pesos except PSEi FPHC at sa pag-recover ng in its fi nancial condition. Reduced toll rates at NLEX them to make the activity an each received P20,000. ABS-CBN, nag-outperform In the past, Meralco had 2003 2004 2005 2006 annual event. Lopez said Meralco hopes THE Manila North Tollways MNTC advanced its imple- beginning, during the toll rate exchange rate movements and o mas maganda sa general been regularly declaring ABS 25.00 18.50 12.75 20.25 “The people and organiza- to see an even greater number Corp. (MNTC) has imple- mentation to Dec. 20. fi xing process, the NLEX toll the consumer price index. performance ng stock market cash dividend on its com- BPC 0.48 0.68 1.08 2.16 tions who joined have truly of entries featuring more cap- mented the new toll fees The Toll Regulatory Board rates will adjust based on such Truckers, haulers to benefi t ang share price ng Benpres na kilala sa stock market sa sim- dividend na P1.75 per share mon shares of stock, twice a FPH 18.75 30.00 49.00 63.00 helped enliven their homes tivating designs and lighting since December 20, 2006 at (TRB) made public the ap- factors as the rates of currency most nag-doble ang halaga sa P2.16 bolo nitong “FGEN.” Nagsara mula sa FGEN na dineklara year, at a rate ranging from MER 15.00 15.50 14.25 54.00 and neighborhoods through in the “Maliwanag ang Pasko the North Luzon Express- proved new toll fee schedule exchange and of infl ation,” Trucks and trailers stand to mula P1.08 noong 2005. sa P56.50 ang FGEN noong noong Hunyo 2006, aabot ng P0.50 to P1.25 per share MERB 24.75 24.75 21.75 55.00 their creative Christmas de- 2007” campaign. way (NLEX). The adjusted to be in force at NLEX Phase I MNTC president Jose “Ping” gain the most in the toll fee ad- Hindi rin nagpahuli ang 2006, 20% na mas mataas sa 28% ang tubo ng investment from 1992 to 2000, with the PSEi 1,442.37 1,822.83 2,096.04 2,982.54 signs and setups,” Lopez said. For more details on the cam- toll fees are, on the average, (Balintawak in Quezon City to de Jesus said. justment at the NLEX. pinakabagong listed fi rm ng IPO price nito na P47. Kung sa FGEN loob ng isang taon. last one paid on March 31, The campaign also served paign, visit www.meralco.com. 10% lower than the previous Sta. Ines in Mabalacat, Pam- According to the Supple- These vehicles, which are Source: PSE Quotations Lopez Group, ang First Gen o isasama ang ganansiyang cash (CPS) 2000. as the company’s springboard ph, call the Meralco Call Cen- levels. panga) for two years ending mental Toll Operations Agree- classifi ed as Class 3, used to to emphasize the need to ob- ter at 16211 or send an email to The downgraded toll rates on Dec. 31, 2008. ment (STOA) signed between pay P609 from the Balintawak serve proper electrical safety [email protected]. were originally set to take ef- Currency exchange MNTC and the government, toll plaza in Quezon City to standards, especially in the in- ph. (Maite Bueno) fect on January 1, 2007, but “As we have declared at the the NLEX toll rates are adjusted Sta. Ines in Mabalacat, Pam- Rockwell relocates, unveils plans for 2007 every two years. “That time has panga. Under the revised toll Meralco to acquire First Balfour puts up girders for come,” De Jesus pointed out. fee schedule, this was reduced MNTC VP for corporate to only P539, or P70 less, com- ROCKWELL Land Corp. wel- to Number One Rockwell, which car park along Rockwell Drive, in front Porac Bridge communications Marlene Ochoa pared to P23 savings by Class insurance company comed 2007 with plans to mark will break ground in the fi rst of Power Plant Mall. First Balfour celebrated the start of the fi rst girder erection for Porac said the adjustments were based 1 vehicles (cars and jeepneys) several milestones—the ground- quarter of 2007. Designed by a team of archi- Bridge with a simple blessing ceremony in Porac, Pampanga. The work on the company’s toll fee for- for the same distance. Meralco will acquire local fronting risks,” vice president Gil San Diego breaking of its signature project The new Rockwell Informa- tects led by Arlen de Guzman and is a subcontract from JFE Engineering Corporation for the erection mula, and was made possible by Other vehicles are also en- insurance fi rm Republic Surety and told the Philippine Stock Exchange. Number One Rockwell, the com- tion Center is another testament Alice Erfe, the new establishment of structural steel bridges as part of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Express- the peso’s strong performance joying an average of 10% de- Insurance Co. Inc. for an undisclosed “While our board of directors ap- pletion of Joya and its upcoming to Rockwell’s prowess in creating bears a resemblance to The Glass way Project Package 1 (Subic-Clark section). The scope consists of in the foreign exchange market crease in the new toll rates. amount which it described as “not proved the acquisition, negotiation the erection of steel girders at Tipo, Subic (122 meters); Layac, Subic as well as by the steady infl ation The rate adjustment was venture into township through iconic structures that become bench- House—a perfect combination of (240 meters); and Porac, Pampanga (400 meters). First Balfour will be substantial and will not amount to for desirable terms and conditions is Rockwell at Sta. Elena. marks for the construction and real classic, sophisticated and modern rate at home. expected to have positive im- responsible for unloading of steel girders supplied by the client and their The factors in the toll rate pacts on major tollway users in 10% of [its] total book value.” still ongoing,” San Diego added. In January, the company also property development industries. It architectural design. Its completion installation at the three project sites. Present at the rites are (from left) formula are a fi xed base rate “The captive insurance company The Meralco board had earlier ap- relocated its executive offi ces to is located on a 4,210-square meter brings another welcome addition to First Balfour project manager Jess Vidanes, AVP Art Somera, BCDA’s terms of savings in operating and an adjustment factor with costs which may in turn ben- will allow Meralco to insure its assets proved an increase in the company’s a modern structure to give way plot of land that used to be an open Rockwell’s picturesque landscape. Darwin Chan, a guest, Porac mayor Exequiel Gamboa, JFE’s Takashi that cannot be insured commercially, authorized capital to P17.8 billion Watabe, Fr. Henry Groemewegen, JFE’s Takeshi Iemura and First three main elements—a yearly efi t downstream sectors of the and to effi ciently manage its insurable from P13.8B. Balfour GM Anthony Fernandez. (Sheng Aguete) escalation of 1%, peso-dollar economy. (Kit Ventura) 4 LOPEZLINK February 2007 LOPEZLINK February 2007 5 PR CHALLENGE potato nagpapa-press con: “Hindi pa tayo puwede mag-umpisa, wala pa ang couch ‘My Mega Valentine 2’ ‘Flordeluna’ and ABS (o GMA o Inquirer).” Tapos Gusto mo bang kalahating oras nang nag-aantay Sharon, Pops together ‘Wilma’ up close ang ibang reporters dun! Monitoringmadeeasy Hindi naman binabasura ng EVERYONE’s eagerly editors lahat ng press releases na INTEGRATED print, radio on the use of the News.E-Li- ang for the fi rst time awaiting the return of “Ma- may maling spelling ng pangalan and TV monitoring agency pansinin brary. ria Flordeluna” to the small o maling titles (pero pag maling Mediabanc Manila Monitor- treats MEGASTAR Sharon Cuneta is In addition to the special screen! The former hit radio language, ibang usapan na yun). press release mo? ing Services Inc. has launched website, Mediabanc provides defi nitely on a roll these days: aside drama will soon conquer Tinitignan pa rin naman nila ang a new software that will make clients with the daily Me- from having been nominated for hearts with its touching and KAPAG nagpapada- news value ng material. A love destined in ‘Sana ma-update kayo sa titles, it easier for clients to access diaBanc Intelligence Summary different awards for her “Sharon” inspiring tale. Headlining la ng press releases, Pero kung hindi ka talaga fan o di kaya’y tumawag at news and information from the (MIS) report through email. show on ABS-CBN, her “Isn’t It “Maria Flordeluna” are Albert announcements at ng publication na pinadalhan mo Maulit Muli’ magtanong muna sa print media with the use of the The upgraded version of the Romantic” album of old romantic Martinez, Eula Valdes, Vina mga imbitasyon ng write-up, sana basahin mo man ABS-CBN opened the year with a new addition to the roster mga opisina nila. Internet. MIS, which is in Excel or Word favorites was also one of the most Morales, Johnny Delgado, sa mga editor, may lang muna sila bago ka magpadala of top-rating shows in its Kapamilya Primetime Bida block, Magkalap ng To use the company’s News. format, hyperlinks headlines to successful in 2006. John Estrada, Roldan Aquino, Nash Aguas and Liza Lorena. ilang mahahalag- ng istorya. At siguraduhing isaisip “Sana Maulit Muli.” basic information E-library software, clients need On February 10, she will team But child sensation Eliza Pineda will shine the most as she re- ang bagay na dapat ang mga commandments sa itaas. their corresponding article fi les. Starring Kim tungkol sa publication. only to log on to a specially up with Concert Queen Pops Fer- prises the role of the sheltered yet big-hearted Maria Flordeluna. nating tandaan, lalo (Excerpted from Newsbreak) All it takes to view the articles in Chiu (Jasmine Sta. Ma- Anong klaseng magazine o nandez as she returns to the Big More than a thousand girls auditioned for the role; Pineda bested na para sa ating profes- designed dedicated website us- is a click on the headlines. ria) and Gerald Ander- diyaryo ang sinusulatan mo? Dome for a repeat of her highly them all because of her ability to cry at a drop of a hat. sional publicists na maitu- ing their exclusive user IDs and Benpres, FPHC and Bayan- son (Travis Johnson), Ano ang kadalasang nilalaman successful “My Mega Valentine” Even her friend Kristel Fulgar tried out but ended up bagging turing. Isipin na nating ang mga passwords. Once logged on, they Tel are among the Lopez Group “Sana Maulit Muli” nito? Monthly ba siya o quarterly? PR calendar concert. Joining the two divas in the villain role of Wilma. Both could be called veterans of teles- ito ay commandments, kumbaga, can view and download relevant companies that use Mediabanc’s showcases a love’s Gaano katagal ang lead time sa pagi- International Association of Business their fi rst concert performance to- eryes and both have remained close friends despite being enemies para sa maayos na paggawa ng articles, which are classifi ed ac- e-monitoring service. whirlwind journey to tan ng printing at distribution? Ibagay Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill gether will be the trio of the hour, on screen. ating trabaho. cording to prearranged topics of For more information, happiness—a different ang content at submission ng press Awards 2007 the Apo Hiking Society. “Mabait po si Kristel. Parehas po kasi kami ng mga likes. Tapos I-spell ng tama ang lahat ng their choice. contact FPHC’s Cesar Go- kind of love story tested release sa publication. Kung glossy Deadline: February 8,2007 For ticket inquiries, call Artist Tickets are priced at P5,000, P3,000, magaling po siyang umarte. And mahilig po kami kumanta. Text- mga pangalan. Routine na para While the website is very by time, by fate, a love magazine ang pinupuntirya mo, Fees: $220 (members); $320 mez ([email protected]) House at 817-4660 or 815-1953. P1,500, P700, P500 and P150. mates po kami,” Pineda said, smiling shyly. sa mga journalists na i-double- user friendly, Mediabanc will for a family member or halimbawa, siyempre hindi bagay (nonmembers); $500 (to join or Benpres’ Rosan Cruz Fulgar also has good words to say about Pineda. check ang mga pangalan ng mga a lover. It is the story of ang write-ups tungkol sa pagtaas ng IABC and enter) still train and assist clients ([email protected]). “Close na po kami dati pa dahil sa ‘Bituin.’ Mabait po siya, very taong nabanggit sa istorya nila the destiny of each char- singil sa kuryente o sa stock prices. Send entries to the category friendly. Tsaka magaling po siya ka-eksena.” para sa accuracy at bilang form of acter as it showcases At the same time, kung Taga- or regional coordinator. Entries Despite their age, both have serious views on acting. Pineda respect. Kung mali ang naisulat how the choices one faces daily affects their future. log ang press release mo, huwag sent to the IABC headquarters Why vote? says that because everyone expects her to shed tears instantly, she na spelling ng pangalan, naglala- magkamaling ipadala ito sa will be disqualifi ed concentrates very hard on each dramatic scene. bas pa sila ng errata sa diyaryo. broadsheets—itatapon lang nila PRSP names new offi cers Youngest scholar is fi rst “Mahirap po pero nasanay na rin po ako. Nagko-concentrate “Must” din ito para sa mga nasa yan dahil binigyan mo pa sila ng IABC/Philippines Gold Quill Awards lang po ako maigi sa bawat eksena para magawa ko po ang pina- PR. Dapat alam natin ang tamang trabaho. At bakit nga naman sila 2006 THE Public Relations Society zi Villarico-Ronquillo, APR; internal auditor, Rosales; and gagawa sa akin.” spelling ng pangalan ng mga ta- magbo-bother na i-translate pa Grand Star Dreamer Deadline: March 3, 2007 of the Philippines (PRSP) has Fely Rosales; Ramon Santiago; directors, Atienza, Villarico- VOTE! Fulgar, too, fi nds her role very challenging. Josephine “Yeng” Constantino, who ong ine-expect natin na maglabas ang istorya mo? MIDTERM elections are just around Address entries to the named new members of its and Juris Umali Soliman. Ronquillo and Umali-Soli- celebrated her “debut” during her Ongoing until February 9: UP Dili- “Actually galit po ako sa mga kontrabida. Pero alam ko acting ng ating press release. Maging fair sa lahat ng the corner. Have you thought about who IABC/Philippines Secretariat, board of directors and offi cers GMA Network Inc.’s man. stint in “Pinoy Dream Academy,” man lang yun. First time ko pong naging salbahe sa show kaya ginagal- Alamin ang kanilang titles journalists, gusto mo man sila you’re going to choose to lead the Philip- Penthouse 9, Manila Bank Bldg., bested fellow Honor List of Six Feb. 12-Feb. 16: UP Los Baños ingan ko.” at gender. Kung editor ang isang o hindi. Ang M.O. ng mga tao, for 2007-2008. Raquel was elected PRSP The new offi cers will be pines for the next few years? To help you Ayala Avenue, Makati City members Jay-R Siaboc and Ronnie Feb. 26–March 2: Miriam College With fi ve weeks’ worth of episodes in the can, both girls have tao, huwag mong i-address bilang iniimbita nila lahat ng manunulat at The following were elected president in the organizational inducted during the awarding out, Studio 23 and its talents are going Fee: P5,000 Liang to emerge as the fi rst ever Mar. 12-Mar. 16: De La Salle Uni- already encountered diffi cult scenes. “staff writer.” Bago mo siya tawa- photographers sa buong Pilipinas sa as directors during the gen- meeting on January 17, 2007. ceremonies of the 42nd Anvil around different colleges and universities For reservations and inquiries, Grand Star Dreamer. versity “Ako po yung eksena po na namatay yung mommy ko, si Tita gan, i-check muna kung lalaki ang events nila, pero tatlo lang dun ang eral election: Eduardo Alcaraz, The other offi cers are as fol- Awards at the Grand Ballroom to give talks about the elections and Studio call tel. nos. 750-5667 or The Honor List of Six, which in- Mar. 26–Mar. 30: San Sebastian Col- Vina,” Pineda related. “May mga effects po, mga blocking, kaya nagngangalang Cris Dimakalakad talagang gusto nilang dumalo—ang of the InterContinental Manila 23’s advocacy to promote the youth vote. 810-1361 local 123, or email APR; Barbie Atienza; Maria lows: VP-Internal, Alcaraz; cluded Panky Trinidad, Irish Fuller- lege kailangan tama po yung pwesto ko para matama agad ang take.” o kung “Ms.” si CJ Batumbakal. mga taga-ABS-CBN, Inquirer at The campaign kicked off at the [email protected] Lourdes Espina; Rita Festin, VP-External, Santiago; secre- on February 23, 2007 at 5:30 ton and Chad Peralta, were presented April 16-Apr. 20: Far Eastern Uni- Fulgar shares that her toughest scene yet was arguing with her Ugaliing basahin ang mga staff box GMA. Minsan, may maririnig ka Ateneo on January 8, 2007. Join the APR; Butch Raquel, APR; Rit- tary, Espina; treasurer, Festin; p.m. in “graduation” ceremonies held at versity onscreen mom, played by Valdes. ng iba’t ibang publications para pang ganitong pahayag sa mga Studio 23 team as they make the rounds the Araneta Coliseum. Dubbed the Grand Dream Night, the Apr. 23-Apr. 27: University of Sto. Though they have been pursuing acting careers since they were of the schools in Metro Manila: shebang capped 16 weeks of “relentless vocal training and Tomas very young, Pineda and Fulgar remain kids at heart. They both still HR CHALLENGE exercise” under some of the country’s best singers and musi- enjoy playing with toys—Eliza is asking her mom for a portable cians led by Jim Paredes. PlayStation. They also love dogs—Pineda has a pet Labrador and a First Gas’s Constantino garnered 37.32% of the text and online votes, Y mini Pinscher while Fulgar’s Labrador has just given birth to seven Peter Garrucho Siaboc 32.77% and Liang 29.9%. The pinoydreamacademy. puppies. (with trophy), Raising the bar in HR management ph website estimated that, in all, more than two million votes the movies together with the @ By PENG YOUNG agement that’s being implemented in MMLDC,” said were sent in for the top six students. company’s QESH Agnes Fidelino, managing director of MMLDC. team, receives the THE Meralco Management and Leadership Develop- With these in place, MMLDC took a leap forward by Level 1 award for ment Center (MMLDC) is dubbed as a “campus in trying out for a certifi cation in its human resources devel- Congrats! ESH-BARS from the hills” and the “training center of choice” for seven opment aspect and it got a certifi cation from the Investors Meralco chairman years now. But its reputation is not merely a glossy in People (IiP). Manuel M. Lopez statement and was not earned overnight. “The IiP certifi cation is very important to us since it and Lopez Group Behind it was a lot of hard work, perseverance and reaffi rms MMLDC’s commitment to implementing the MMFF postscript chairman Oscar research done by the MMLDC family. This has en- global standards in human resource management and Agent X44 leads M. Lopez (1st and abled MMLDC to garner ISO certifi cations to support strategies,” said Fidelino. ‘KKK’ is box offi ce champ 2nd from left) “Employees and departments were able to STAR Cinema’s entry to the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival search for dagger determine clearer linkages (MMFF), “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” made history when it toppled the to the corporate goals. perennial festival leader by the closing of the box offi ce on the fi rst KING (Vhong Navarro) is the best friend of In the Lopez Group, business Therefore, we were able week of January. Anton (Mura), who is the son of Tony Falcon to open up better commu- The Judy Ann Santos-Ryan Agoncillo romantic comedy earned (Tony Ferrer). Although he is the smaller nication channels between P139 million, while “Enteng Kabisote” suffered a reversal of fortunes, one, Anton is the smarter of the two. excellence is not a myth departments, which in turn its P128M at the tills good enough for only a second place fi nish. On the other hand, King is a mas- led to better teamwork in In addition to its box offi ce victory, “KKK” raked in 10 of the ter retriever—he can retrieve anything that’s THE Business Excellence Night at the Rockwell ISO 9001–ABS-CBN Logistics, ABS-CBN Media the delivery of common 24 awards handed out by the MMFF organizers. The fi lm won lost. Ever since he was a child, King’s idol has been his ninong Tony. He wants Loft proclaimed a handful of awardees, proving Assets, Eugenio Lopez Center, Meralco Sub Station objectives” she added. ‘People of the Year’ awardee the most gender sensitive fi lm and the Gatpuno Villegas Cultural to be a secret agent too. Anton also wants to be an agent, but Tony discourages that a number of companies have already faced Services and Meralco Sub Transmission Lines MMLDC was the ABS-CBN executive vice president and channel head awards in addition to the best screenplay, best original story and him. the challenge of excellence and know how to get Integrated Management Systems–AEI only company in the Charo Santos-Concio (center) was recently honored by best theme song citations. In the agency, King meets Mary Grace (Mariel Rodriguez), who develops better. The Lopez Group looks forward to more Awardees Philippines to pass 10 People Asia magazine as one of its People Of The Year Two of the movie’s stars, Santos and Gina a crush on him. One day, she decides to tell King her true feelings. She had outstanding performances to be recognized in the ESH Management Assessment and Rating out of 10 indicators in the awardees. She received this accolade for her exemplary Pareño, bagged the best actress barely said “I love you” when King rushes out of the restaurant to save a girl. next edition of the Business Excellence Awards. System (MARS)–Meralco Dasmariñas Sector, initial assessment. contribution to the Philippine entertainment industry by and the best supporting Of course, Mary Grace doesn’t know that King is saving the girl. She decides Awarded the IiP trophy are MMLDC executives and associate directors led by Congratulations to all the winners and honor- BayanTel, Philippine Holdings Corp., AEI, “There will be a spearheading successful media efforts for ABS-CBN. “It actress, respectively, while to take the West Point training being offered to her and leaves the country. MMLDC president Manuel M. Lopez (5th from right), VP Leonisa dela Llana (4th ees! Eugenio Lopez Center, Manila North Tollways reaudit after three years feels good and I share this honor and award with my col- Joey Reyes was named best When she returns, Mary Grace becomes the No. 1 agent. from right) and executive director Art Florentin (3rd from right). Honorees Corp. and Adtel Inc. and there is an increasing leagues and coworkers,” she noted. “This is really a result director. King is given three cases to solve, but he fails at all of them. The agency Investors in People–Asian Eye Institute ESH Business Assessment and Rating System number of strategies and of our teamwork.” Other honorees included Tessie Sy Co- Star Cinema has an- demotes him to a clerical job. When Magellan’s dagger is reported stolen, Mary (AEI), First Electro Dynamics Corp. (Fedcor), (BARS)–Applicants: First Balfour Inc., Fedcor, its Quality, Environment, Safety and Health Manage- standards that we have to be measured against. IiP also son of Shoemart, Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga, Marikina nounced that a sequel to Grace expects the high-profi le mission to be assigned to her. But Falcon insists that First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC), Meralco First Philippine Industrial Park and Philec; First ment System (QUESHMS): ISO 9001:2000 (Product looks at the continuous improvement not only of the Mayor Maribeth Fernando, Mt. Everest conquerors Leo “KKK” will be shown King is the best agent for the mission. Management and Leadership Development Cen- Gas Power Corp.; Bauang Private Power Corp. Quality); ISO 14001: 2004 (Environment) and OHSAS human capital but also at the results delivered or the Oracion and Pastor Emata, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, during the next edition Will King be able to retrieve the dagger? Will he be able to retrieve Mary ter (MMLDC) Foundation Inc. and Philippine OML Award for Performance Excellence– 18001: 1999 (Occupational Safety and Health). attainment of the company’s goals and objectives,” said and prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. of the MMFF. Grace’s love for him? Electric Corp. (Philec) FPIC. (Bheng Relatado) “These certifi cations are a proof of the quality man- Fidelino. 6 LOPEZLINK February 2007 LOPEZLINK February 2007 7

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MYX Olivia Finina de Jesus: Join celebrity VJs Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bau- tista on the following dates: • February 4–10: Pop MYX • February 11 –17: Mellow MYX • February 18–24: MYXilog • February 25-28: My MYX MYX Live! Clockwise from top: The main stage of Lifestyle Network’s Breathing, bathing in • February 7: Kyla celebrity bazaar event; Cinema One head Ronald Arguelles and • February 14: Jinky Vidal / Rachelle Ann Go his team during Cinema One Originals 2006 awards night; Hero • February 21: Vina Morales and banking February 28: Agot Isidro TV’s Joy Go with the Voltes V Evolution celebrity dubbers; The • ‘Goin’ Bulilit’ kids with Alice in Wonderland characters at CPI’s MYX Presents Halloween party; At the ‘Kami nAPO Muna’ event of Myx; Bird’s • February 1: D’Sound • February 8: Pinoy Jazz (one-time airing only, not eye view of Hero TV’s ‘Hataw, Hanep, Hero’; The ‘Good Finds’ available for commercial plugs) team in Hong Kong. • February 10: Love Moves... A Date with M.Y.M.P. (Part 1) • February 15: Part 2 by CARLA PARAS-SISON February 22: Oasis—Lord Slow Me Down on creativity • Have you had... terests: fashion, home and interior decorat- majority foreign or acquired programs. “You can identify what’s the next trend. expanding its reach in over 15 different Cinema One from page 1 ing, food and cooking, shopping, garden- provinces in the country. Movies have also become a staple on the Even formats like ‘Deal or No Deal’ are AS managing director of Cre- that was responsible for pro- February Sunday Cine Premiere ing and showbiz. Top Lifestyle Network channel, especially women-oriented fi lms “Anime of the Month, Laking Hero, being sold there by Endemol. All the other ative Programs Inc. (CPI) viding marketing communica- • “The Greatest Expectation” some 3.5 million homes in mega Manila. draws include “Iron Chef America,” that won’t normally get airplay on HBO. formats that you see in Germany nilala- on-air promos, fresh titles monthly, G3, • “Tokyo Friends” (romantic comedy series) which provides content for tions support to all of Global’s “30-Minute Meals,” “Ciao America with Benedito says she is looking forward Animyx, Anime 101, Animenutes, TV • “Sa North Diversion Road” The Lifestyle Channel and CPI “baby” gay sa Asian, it’s sold there in the market. SkyCable and its affi liates, overseas operations. “D’ Lucky Ones” Mario Batali” and “Extreme Cuisine.” to having a more “involved” audience, ex- specials, on-ground events—these are just • Hero TV reach 700,000 homes and So you could see what’s the next trend, or provincial cable systems and Transforming CPI into a • “Manay Po” Surprisingly, men are avid viewers of the plaining that TV shouldn’t be a one-way some of the numerous efforts Hero TV 635,000 homes, respectively. At less than what’s working in the other territories,” he ABS-CBN Global, Olivia formidable content company Events channel too, and they actively voice out affair. has introduced to tickle each avid viewer two years old, the latter is already among explains. Finina de Jesus practically now owning four strong en- • Movie premiere tie-up with Star Cinema’s “You’ve the Top 4 most popular children’s chan- their interest in cooking shows. “Watch the channel. There’s more sur- Arguelles avers that the organization is day by day,” Go says. “In the same man- Got Me” featuring Sam Milby, Toni Gonzaga, and breathes, bathes in and banks tertainment brands since being Hero TV is anime central. Its arsenal prises in store,” she promises. ner that our viewers keep us on our toes, Zanjoe Marudo, who will also be the celebrity nels, along with Disney Channel, Cartoon most excited about 2007: “We’ll be really on creativity to propel the appointed as managing direc- of classics, full length anime fi lms, current Cinema ‘secrets’ we’d like to keep them on their toes too... movie jocks for February Network and Nickelodeon. producing more content—not necessarily company to greater heights of tor in 2003, De Jesus contin- Valentine date with John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby, Programming division crazes and features—all dubbed in Taga- Ronald Arguelles, Cinema One head upholding the fact that Hero TV values • local productions, but acquired programs achievement. ues to dream big—“I want Zanjoe Marudo, Victor Basa and Rafael Rosell log—attracts kids and young adults alike, who also does strategic planning for CPI, each youngster, each family and everyone CPI started out as the programming di- for each channel—and then creating new Her biggest challenge is to CPI to be known globally as making Hero a consistent Top 10 dweller says he acquires programs depending on who supports the channel and believes in Hero TV vision of SkyCable (or Central CATV Inc.) channels. So, more niche markets that will continually provide creative the best source of niche and Hero TV brings you delightful programming in “Febru- since its launch in 2005. the channel requirements, which are de- ‘Dahil sa Hero TV, kayo ang bida!’” in the early 1990s. Then, Eugenio “Geny” satisfy the cable market here in the Phil- inspiration to her production, alternative content from the ary Hearts and Hogs”: Behind the scenes termined during the annual planning held Myx in America Lopez Jr. was looking for other frontiers to ippines. Also to serve the Filipino mar- creative, and operations teams. Philippines”—and hopes to be Anime of the Month which to expand his media empire, having What goes on behind the scenes in sometime in the middle of the year. ket outside the Philippines, meaning our The CPI team is not a group to rest on “Sunny Pig” “At the same time, I have to selling more than 10 channels • CPI? Stephanie “Tippy” Benedito, head of “The acquisition needs which will be ratings, awards and citations and viewer stamped his class on print media through channels will go international also.” be keenly aware of the mar- in the next fi ve years. Heartthrobs Poll The Manila Chronicle, and on television the Lifestyle Network, says Lifestyle aims determined by the budget. Of course, we Hero TV launching acclaim. Head Olivia Finina “Chinky” • Choose which male anime character is the most ket and technology changes “Our entrepreneurial at- to create unique local content that refl ects have to be realistic how much we are go- de Jesus’ organization is gearing up for a dateable and get a chance to win a Blue laptop if and radio through ABS-CBN. Joy Go, head of Hero TV and Distribu- that will somehow dictate the titude will certainly ensure your bet tops the poll! You can also make an women’s lifestyles now, their interests and ing to buy and acquire,” Arguelles points ferocious channel and programming war The division was soon spun off to be- tion, cites the four basic ingredients that type of content we create. We that our content is applied to animated music video about love for another inclinations. out. “And also from the budget planning in 2007, as they see more local program- come a wholly owned ABS-CBN subsid- sparked the creation of Hero TV: anime, must defi nitely fi nd creative other entertainment products, chance to win a laptop. For their fi rst venture, they were deter- and submission of budgets in October, we mers introducing channels and programs iary, christened Creative Programs Inc., kids, cable TV and Tagalog. solutions to growing the sub- not just cable. We have started Fantastics sa 2006 and developed Cinema One, Myx, Life- mined to stay clear of anything that was determine the shows that we could pro- “August 1, 2005 was our fi rst day of with content directly pitted against CPI’s Remember all the fun that you had in “Hataw Hanep scription and advertising sales producing video products; we • already on free TV and other cable chan- duce for the following year.” own music, lifestyle, movie and children’s Hero 2006!” anime fair and the “Enchanting style Channel and Hero TV in quick suc- testing the waters,” Go recalls. businesses not just here in the do concerts and special events; Christmas” at Enchanted Kingdom fundraising nels. The proposed budget usually under- channels. cession. Hero TV was to go on a six-hour na- Philippines, but in other terri- we just launched a magazine. event. Stay in that dreamy mood and tell Hero TV “The fi rst program we ever came out goes more “trimming” by the fi nance de- “We have to be a step ahead and con- Cinema One, the Pinoy-movie buff’s tionwide test broadcast, and the fi ve-man tories,” says De Jesus. We do licensing on mobile and what you dream of becoming. You might be the home on the small screen, was known in with is ‘Quick Find.’ While it was a maga- partment, after which Arguelles and his team was nervous yet excited and surviv- tinue looking for untapped markets and lucky person to have your dreams fulfi lled by your Now on her 11th year with retail products. Give us time zine show, we decided to look for a differ- team determine “what we could do, what expansion opportunities,” says De Jesus, favorite anime channel. an earlier incarnation as Sky 1, a hodge- ing on adrenalin. The broadcast was a ABS-CBN, De Jesus joined and we can do more,” says De ent angle. So naisip namin, a magazine-type we could not afford to do” with the funds. adding that she is optimistic about CPI’s New programs podge channel that aired public affairs and major undertaking that required enormous the group in 1996 as ABS- Jesus, confi dent that CPI is in show that actually guides people to the best For Cinema One, Arguelles needs to fortunes in 2007. “Astroboy,” “Cyborg 009,” “Godzilla,” “Heavy Gear” and business programs as well as movies. Not- amounts of time, manpower, endurance CBN International’s senior for more years of growth and “Taro the Space Alien.” ing that the latter pulled in a hefty chunk buys within Metro Manila,” Benedito says. line up around 15 new titles for the week- and what have you from everyone con- This February, CPI marks a milestone manager for marketing. She profi tability. humming smoothly. My team Lopez Group offi cers and em- of the audience, Sky 1 was reformatted to Stylist Jenni Epperson intially hosted end movie premieres. After checking the cerned. And there many of them, as Go by bringing Myx to the Filipino and the Lifestyle Network handled the Telecom & TFC Although she’s a fam- is already quite familiar with ployees. We also appreciate show Tagalog movies of all genres and Lifestyle’s fi rst homegrown show. Now requirements of the programming depart- will attest. Asian-American market by way of the E! Entertainment specials brands in North America. She ily woman, De Jesus does not my time management style, your interest in partnering with given a new name: Pinoy Blockbuster; it called “Good Finds,” the hosting chores ment, Arguelles provides the supplier with “That was the fruit of our one year in North American pay TV scene. De Jesus • Feb. 4, 8 p.m.-9 p.m.: “Glamour’s 50 Biggest Dos later moved back to Manila mind working on weekends so we get a lot of things done us, as we recently did with And Don’ts” adopted its present name, Cinema One, have been taken on TV host/model Angel the package of all titles that would fi t the planning, two months of sleepless nights, is also looking at beefi ng up CPI’s chan- and was appointed to head when necessary, especially for in a very short time, and that Rockwell Land for a series of • Feb. 5, 8 p.m.-9 p.m.: “25 Most Notorious Fashion almost six years ago. Jacob. channel—an LVN or Lea Productions more than a thousand Betacam tapes, al- nel offerings, the better to take advan- Week Moments” of ABS-CBN International’s “on-ground activities” for CPI also applies to the meetings we features on Lifestyle Network. Myx started in 1995 as “Vid-OK,” a “We did not limit it to fi nds from the movie package, for example—before go- most 2,000 hours of graveyard editing tage of platforms such as VOD (Video • Feb. 11, 8 p.m-10 p.m.: “To Love And Cry In L.A.” (now Global) Manila opera- brands. “My kids are growing have.” Let us know how you think we concept that married music videos with mall,” Benedito says of “Good Finds.” ing back to his budget again. schedules, 76 variety of plugs and intersti- on Demand), IPTV (Internet Protocol • Feb. 12, 8 p.m.-9 p.m.: “Forbes Celebrity 100: Who tions, which was responsible up thinking that I, and not the De Jesus is grateful for can work together in growing Made Bank?” (Part 1) “videoke.” Repackaged in 2001, the chan- “We featured other things, like establish- He also attends the MIPTV annual tials, 50 supportive cable operators ready Television) or Internet TV, and mobile/ for producing TFC channels Japanese, created all the anime the support CPI has received both our businesses.” • Feb. 18, 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: “Style Rocks The Red Carpet” nel has given the OPM industry a much- ments, services, unique products that are television market in France for more TV to put us on air immediately, and fi ve of internet. Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: “Geekalicious: Rise Of The and programs for the overseas characters they see up close from the greater Lopez Group. • needed shot in the arm through the expo- not normally found in the mall.” and movie fi nds. “All the suppliers from the greatest staff.” “CPI is in a position to take advantage Geeks” Filipinos in North America, during Hero TV events!” “Thank you for patronizing (LopezLink readers can direct- sure it has extended to local artists. The Lifestyle Network head hopes to all over the world are all there—the buy- On December 1, 2005, a few months of the craving for more niche and localized • Feb. 19, 8 p.m.-9 p.m.: “Forbes Celebrity 100: Who the Middle East, Europe and De Jesus adds: “I make our channels, we know you do ly send feedback to De Jesus Made Bank?” (Part 2) Lifestyle Network is the de facto be able to come up with more locally pro- ers and the sellers, they congregate in this after its successful test broadcast, Hero content, and is venturing into the creation Asia-Pacifi c. She also built a sure to put in the necessary because we get a lot of com- by emailing ruel_ferrer@abs- • Feb. 25, 8 p.m.-9 p.m.: “Best Of The Worst Red Carpet “women’s channel,” with its plethora of duced programs for its fi ve blocks soon, one big TV market.” There, Arguelles TV invaded Metro Manila cable viewers and repurposing of content to suit the new Moments” creative and production group hours to keep the operations ments and suggestions from cbn.com.) programs catering to the distaff side’s in- since the channel’s current lineup is still adds, one can literally see the future. via SkyCable’s group of cable systems, platforms,” De Jesus asserts. (JGJ) E! True Hollywood Story • Feb. 1, 10 p.m.-11 p.m.: The Baldwin Brothers • Feb. 8: Ashlee, Jessica and the Simpson Family (Part 1) As head of Hero TV since its inception in 2005, Joy Go As head of both Cinema One and strategic program- Tippy Benedito not only oversees the channel’s day Myx head Andre Allan Alvarez started as a producer • Feb. 15: Ashlee, Jessica and the Simpson Family (Part 2) is in charge of the channel’s local and acquired programs, ming of CPI, Ronald Arguelles makes the rounds of to day operations, but also the local productions and for the Knowledge Channel in 1997. His techni- • Feb. 22: Angelina Jolie marketing and other below-the-line activities such as events conventions and markets all over the world, searching content development as well. She also does market- cal and creative expertise quickly led to a series meet the of promotions—he went from associate producer, New program: My Celebrity Home and PR. At the same time, as concurrent head of CPI’s for the next hot TV phenomenon; he also heads the ing and events, which allow Lifestyle viewers to • Premieres Feb. 9, 2007; Regular sked—Fridays, Power Bundle distribution department since 2004 Go dis- Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Festival. participate in what the channel is all about. producer then channel producer in three years. He 8 p.m.-9 pm; Sundays, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.; and Thursdays, tributes CPI channels, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) Arguelles holds a degree in Film and Audiovi- Benedito started out as a programming assis- joined Myx as senior manager in 2002 and moved 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and pay-per-view products like “Pinoy Big Brother” and sual Communications from the University of the tant for i-Channel in the early 1990s, then joined on to become channel head in 2004. He is credited Awards glamour sports-related shows like the Pacquiao-Larios match. Philippines in Diliman. In all, he has been with Sky’s merchandising group as a writer. A Lifestyle with making Myx the No. 1 music channel in the • Feb. 3, 9 p.m.-11 p.m.: The 2007 SAG Awards: Live Go, who took up communications at the Ateneo de ABS-CBN for more than 15 years, having fi rst Network original, she opted for early retirement in Philippines, toppling its older competitor. Alvarez From The Red Carpet Zamboanga University, also holds a degree in Executive joined the company as a talent in “Tatak Pilipino” 2000 but returned on the invitation of Arguelles. and his team recently pulled off another coup by • Feb. 26, 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.: The 2007 Academy Development from the Asian Institute of Management in 1988, before he graduated from college; in 1992, “I kind of missed the fast-paced environment and bringing Myx to the Pinoy and Asian communities Awards: Live From The Red Carpet (AIM). She started out as assistant manager for program challenges. That was in 2002, and it will be almost in the US. Alvarez holds a degree in management • Feb. 26, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.: The 2007 Academy Awards: he moved to SkyCable’s programming department, acquisition of SkyCable in 1995. and to CPI in 2001. fi ve years since I came back,” Benedito says. from the Philippine Christian University.

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CSR ACTIVITIES VALENTINE’S ART LECTURES RIGHT about now, a commuter sitting La Mesa Watershed updates 4th generation Lopez: in his car is on the verge of a tantrum Lecture@Lopez Museum worthy of the Incredible Hulk, no thanks to the atrocious traffi c jams that Decorative characterize the pre-, post- and actual 5M Filipinos’ wish From varsity champ to fi esta queen Valentine’s Day rush (more so because Arts it’s an election year and would-be can- By DULCE FESTIN-BAYBAY Jaro Plaza. didates are eager to show us where our Workshop ‘Do You See What I See: for the new year This year’s queen is the taxes go). THE sports-oriented Maria Kris- granddaughter of Lopez Group Feb. 5,7,9 and 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. GINA Lopez, managing di- tina Lopez Abello, Queen Maiki chair Oscar M. Lopez (OML) of National Museum of the Optics and its Implication rector of ABS-CBN Founda- for short, opened the 2007 Jaro the Lopez clan from Jaro and La Dealing with the V-Day rush tion Inc. (AFI), announced Fiesta with something differ- Paz districts in Iloilo City. Philippines/Fee: P7,000 that the foundation has ent—she became a regal queen Present at the grand parade amassed 5,044,000 signa- for the celebration’s kickoff. grandstand were OML, wife Decorative techniques such as tures in the drive to declare At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Janu- Connie Lopez, their children and estufado, tisu or intaglio and on Display the La Mesa Watershed a ary 20, the grand opening of the grandchildren, and the Abello Stretch— marbleizing have found contem- protected area. 2007 Jaro Fiesta began not with clan from Bacolod led by Maiki’s porary uses. These Tats Rejante and Documentation’ Bantay Kalikasan, AFI’s the usual parade, but with a grandparents. The presence of the not stew—in traffi c! Manahan will show in a workshop Feb. 17, 2007 (Saturday), 2 p.m.-4 p.m. / Fee: P120 environmental arm, launched charity event—the feeding of The Queen with her proud Lopez (rightmost) How about channeling that burst › Turn your head to your left, hold for on Decorative Arts. the campaign to gather fi ve 300 malnourished children from and Abello grandparents of energy into something less destruc- 10 seconds. Repeat on the right side. A fi lm featuring the work million signatures with the selected Jaro barangays at the A MUSEUM visitor’s visual expe- The Soriano lecture complements tive, say, a simple routine that will help › Flex your neck and hold for 10 sec- help of several organizations from the religious sector and the edu- plaza gym. This was followed by of a Filipino craftsman will be the exhibition “Fuzzy Logic,” the shave a couple of inches off your waist- onds. Try to touch your left ear with rience is affected by physical and cational sector as well as both sides of the political spectrum in sup- the distribution of school supplies shown. Included is a brief intro- line? Here’s how: your left shoulder and hold for 10 mental factors. The Lopez Memorial Lopez Memorial Museum’s contribu- port of the cause. The bulk of the signatures came from the youth, by the royal court to needy ben- duction/lecture on the history › Press your lower back into the seconds. Repeat on the right side. Museum and First Generation Corpo- tion to Zero In 5, a collaborative proj- with students getting actively involved in gathering signatures for efi ciaries. of decorative arts, apart from seat and tighten your abdominal › Shrug your shoulders and hold for ration have invited Dr. Maricor Sori- ect among Ateneo Art Gallery, Ayala the movement. The traditional grand parade muscles. Hold for 10 seconds. 10 seconds. the hands-on sessions. The fee ano to discuss these factors that affect Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, Lopez Me- The watershed is the primary source of potable water for 12 mil- followed at 3 p.m. with more Make sure to count aloud when you › Squeeze your shoulder blades to- of P7,000 includes materials. A lion Filipinos in the metro. Bantay Kalikasan hopes the signature than 60 fl oats participating. the visual experience. Dr. Soriano morial Museum and Museo Pambata. hold your stretches to ensure proper gether and hold for 10 seconds. certifi cate will be given at the will expound on the physics behind Zero In 5 marks the fi fth year that this drive would push for the declaration of the watershed as a protected The highlight of the parade was end of the course to those who area. (Darryn Vernie Castillo) breathing. Now, that feels much better, doesn’t it? the physical factors of Queen Maiki’s fl oat set up with a have successfully completed the colorful environment theme pro- vision and color ap- duced by the ABS-CBN Regional Queen Maiki and escort on the environment- workshop. pearance phenomena Network Group. themed fl oat designed by ABS-CBN Manahan specialized in Stuc- in the talk called “Do AFI opens museum Thousands of residents and Starting them early: Queen Maiki and her sisters co Marmorino, Lacca Veneziana, Bakit hindi lahat ng You See What I See: guests lined the streets of Jaro to Lopez and Abello clans showed feed the kids of Jaro Scagliola at Centro Europeo per Optics and Its Impli- witness the Association of Ba- the family support, unity and Fomazione degli Artigiami in cations on Display and conference center rangay Captains’ well-organized solidarity for the queen and her was so touched by the warm that her family is noted for. There Venice, Italy under Prof. Mario and Documentation.” ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) recently inaugurated the Eco- event, which also kicked off the royal court. reception. In her message, she will be feeding programs, build- Fogliata. She was also mentored Center and Eco-Museum as part of its effort to conserve and ef- The physical fac- Jaro Agro-Industrial and Char- Queen Maiki’s consort, King remarked that “I will allow my ing of Gawad Kalinga houses, by JoAnne Day, foremost Ameri- fectively manage the only water reservoir within Metro Manila. upliftment of the quality of fam- tors that affect visual ity Fair 2007, led by barangay Juan Edgardo Roberto Jalandoni, soul to grow so that this crown can decorative artist in San Fran- “We are now focusing all our attention on ensuring the sustain- captains Julieta Diamante, ABC came all the way from Manila; that you will soon place on my ily life and support for sports experience include ability of what we have started. The reforestation was actually the president of Jaro district, and he was accompanied by J Amado head will benefi t from a tradi- activities for the youth. Queen cisco and New York. Manahan properties of light, easy part,” Lopez said. Jonas Bellosillo, ABC secretary. Araneta Fores, consort to Prin- tion of temperance from my Maiki, aside from being an envi- ayay was part of the team that restored the objects being ob- Lopez said that by educating the public, La Mesa Eco-Center The fi esta on February 2, cess Erica Lopez Abello, Maiki’s grandfather and the strength that ronmentalist, is an athlete at her welcome?welcome? Gota de Leche, a project which served and sensors— and Eco-Museum will be a starting point in guaranteeing the lasting 2007, which honors the patroness sister. Another Abello, Jordan, is characteristic of the women in school. giftsgifts received honorable mention from human eyes or a cam- ‘Mutant’ by HR Ocampo at Lopez Museum legacy of La Mesa Watershed for future generations. The Queen thanked everyone of Jaro, the Nuestra Señora de la was consort to Princess Marianna my family.” MAY gift ka na ba para sa turing ito na death wish! the UNESCO for Heritage Con- era. The mental factor arises from the museum consortium has pooled its The Eco-Museum is designed to educate the public about the im- Candelaria, is one of the grandest Lopez Vargas. Queen Maiki promised that who came for the opening activi- sweetheart mo ngayong Timepieces. servation in Asia. fact that color appearance is a mental efforts to share and expand museum- portance of continued environmental sustainability, specifi cally of the fi estas in the Philippines with two Resplendent in a simple but her one-year reign will be a con- ties and urged the public to join This workshop is part of the forests of La Mesa. An interactive environmental museum for children Valentine’s Day? Kabilang dito phenomenon. going audiences and more pointedly weeks of daily activities at the elegant green gown, the Queen tinuation of the legacy of service her in the fi esta activities. Lopez Memorial Museum and was made possible through the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (HSBC) Ang balak mo ang alarm Dr. Soriano has headed the Video focus on bridging formal and muse- led by Warning Manning, the outgoing chief executive offi cer. bang ibigay sa clock, wall the Museum Foundation of the and Image Processing Group in the um education modes. The exhibit includes touch-screen interactive displays of La kanya ay relo, pa- clock, wristwatch Philippines’ series on preserving Instrumentation Physics Lab since Lopez Memorial Museum is locat- Mesa’s ecosystem with animation videos, a miniature model of the nyo o red roses? Kung at pocket watch. Da- cultural heritage. 2004 and was head of the Color Im- ed at the ground fl oor, Benpres Build- dam and its fi ltration system, a weather station where kids can par- gayon, basahin ito ha- hil mine-measure ng For more information, call aging Laboratory in the University of ing, Exchange Road cor. Meralco ticipate, and science vests with clock, magnifying lens and weather bang may oras pa—ayon mga gamit na ito ang Fanny, Joy or Elvie at the Lo- Oulu, Finland from 1998 to 2000. She Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. measuring instruments. In the middle of the Eco-Museum is “The kasi sa feng shui, ang time, nagpapahiwatig pez Museum (631-2417), email Tree,” a massive clump of four artifi cial trees modeled to depict the CharityCharity bbeganegan aatt hhomeome is an associate professor of physics at Museum days and hours are are Mon- mga ito ay di mainam na ito ng limited lifespan [email protected], or contact the National Institute of Physics. days-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except watershed’s endemic trees. Lopez companies help Bicol typhoon victims the Museum Foundation (404- The Eco-Center, meanwhile, provides the facilities needed for regalo sa iyong asawa, para sa receiver. Sa Can- To register, call Fanny or Joy at Sundays and holidays. Call 631-2417 kaibigan o kahit kanino m a n . tonese, ang “soong joong” o relo ay 2685). large gatherings like seminars, conferences and workshops that By VANESSA SUQUILA from their own pockets to help. Hu- 631-2417 or email pezseum@skyinet. for details. promote ecological conservation and preservation. It was spon- man Resources Council head Cedie Alamin natin kung bakit. kasintunog ng Chinese term para sa net sored by Vice President Noli de Castro, Senators Francis Pangilinan REY Lombres, a network technician Lopez Vargas sent out letters to the Panyo. Ang panyo ay kada- pagdalo sa burol. and Pia Cayetano, together with the Department of Tourism led by of BayanTel in Legaspi, escaped the HR heads asking for donations for lasang ginagamit na pampunas Sharp objects. Common ang Secretary Ace Durano. mudslide that buried his house. But, the affected employees, emphasizing sa pawis o luha. Sa pagbigay ng mga ganitong uri ng gifts dahil SPORTS The entrance fee for the museum is P30. School tours and other remembering that his mother was that “charity begins at home.” Lopez regalong panyo, para mo na rin kadalasan ay hindi naman naii- packages are also available at discounted prices. still there, Lombres went back to his Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) moni- sinabing nakikitang mong magig- sip ng givers na ang mga ito ay Meralco junior chessers visit Tahanan house. Both of them perished under tored the Lopez Group fundraising ing malungkot ang buhay ng ni- maituturing na sharp. Ilan sa mga the raging mudfl ow brought by su- and recorded that more than P6 mil- regaluhan mo. The gifts na ito ay letter openers, scis- Meralco Ju- per typhoon Reming last November lion have been given to the victims in Sapatos. Sa salitang Chinese sors, Swiss Army knife at iba pa. general, of which P1 million will be nior Chess 30, 2006. Lombres, 30, had worked (Cantonese), ang word para sa sapa- for BayanTel for nine years. distributed to the Lopez Group em- May dalawang dahilan kung bakit Team visited Seventy-four employees of ployees in Bicol. tos (“hai”) ay parang isang “sigh,” hindi mainam na regalo ang mga Tahanan schedule BayanTel in Bicol have damaged Thirty-two percent of these na nagpapahiwatig din ng lungkot. ganitong uri ng bagay—tanda ito Walang donations were personal contribu- Ang pagbigay ng sapatos ay maiha- ng pagputol ng pagkakaibigan ng Hagdanan homes; two employees of ABS- Ayala Museum, “Black Bouquet: CBN in Bicol do not have com- tions from the employees of First halintulad sa pagbigay ng malas. dalawang tao; at source ang mga in Cainta to play a Juvenal Sanso Prints,” ongoing plete roofs over their heads, while Philippine Holdings Corp., First Damaged houses of BayanTel employees in Bicol; Rey Lombres Red roses. Mas mahaba ang tinik ito ng “shar chi” o malicious kill- friendly until March 1,2007 four employees of Adtel are also Philippine Industrial Corporation, (inset), the network technician of BayanTel who perished during at stem ng red roses, mas masama ing breath (malas, sa ibang salita). match with now trying to rebuild their homes. First Gen, Benpres Holdings, Lo- Reming’s onslaught. para sa isang romantic relationship. Kung hindi mo maiwasang pez Inc., Eugenio Lopez Founda- the differ- Ateneo Art Gallery, “Flora: BayanTel is implementing Kung ito ang ibibigay mo, umpisa na magbigay ng mga gifts na metal at a Bicol Emergency Assistance tion, Third Gen Security Group, party so that the saved amount can electricity; the company also part- ently-abled Beauty, Desire and Death,” ito ng katapusan ng inyong relasyon. matulis, heto ang maaring gawin: Join DZMM’s Fun Run! Program (BEAP) and has given Philec, ABS-CBN and LGFI. be donated. The Tollways Manage- nered with the National Disaster residents. ongoing until March 31, 2007 DZMM and ABS-CBN will hold the annual “Takbo Para sa Kalikasan” on February around P1.6 million to the 74 First Philippine Industrial De- ment Corporation’s untouched prize Coordinating Council (NDCC) Mainam kung cream o pink na roses humingi ng barya (siguraduhing The 18, 2007, 5:30 a.m. at the Quirino Grandstand grounds in Manila. For more info, ang ibigay mo, pero pinakamaganda gawa ito sa metal) bago iabot ang participat- employees. ABS-CBN gave a velopment Corporation (FPIDC), money for winning the Oscar Lopez and Gawad Kalinga to bring relief Lopez Memorial Museum, contact 415-2272 local 5603 (Weng Sayat) or local 5638 (Gie Fernando). Pro- First Philec and Fedcor were among goods to affected areas. ABS-CBN kung yellow. Siguraduhing walang gift sa recipient. Tanda ito ng “pag- ing kids calamity assistance fund to their Business Excellence Award for Cus- “Fuzzy Logic,” ongoing until April ceeds of the run will be for the continued rehabilitation of La Mesa Watershed staff and Adtel provided housing the fi rst to give fi nancial assistance. tomer Service was also donated. Foundation’s relief operations tinik ang bulaklak bago mo ipadala. bili” ng nasabing bagay; samakatu- included JC 5, 2007 through ABS-CBN Foundation, Bantay Bata. Registration fee is P150 for adults materials to their employees. The Manila North Tollways Corp. A 37-man team from Meralco have served more than 21,000 af- Iwasan din magbigay ng red at white wid, hindi na ito maituturing na Andan, Jan-Jo Miguel, Junior Sol Cruz, Joel and Marvin Larano and Justin Lim. and P100 for kids. Join now! In true Kapamilya spirit, employ- (MNTC) gave up their calendar was dispatched to Bicol and fected families so far and they will roses sa taong nasa hospital—tinu- regalo! (Hango sa www.wof.com) The Tahanan team won with a score of 6-0. The kids and their parents also donated ees of the Lopez Group gave money launch and employee Christmas other affected areas to help restore soon be doing rehabilitation work. snacks, some personal effects and soft drink cans. (R. Sol Cruz) 10 LOPEZLINKFebruary 2007 LOPEZLINK February 2007 11

LIFELONG WELLNESS Sudoku Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan NAMASTE, Kapamilya! We ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero are just in the midst of getting simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero back in the swing of things af- Trek to push through this month ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, ter a much-needed hiatus. Our Surviving the great outdoors column at kahon. chairman Oscar M. Lopez and Dear Rosie his wife had an unconventional However, for the record, 34 families have so far received JANUARY to May are generally the dry boating and other outdoor sports are part Second (middle) layer: something to 50th wedding anniversary in livelihood assistance in the form of sari-sari stores, carinderia, cold and hot months that induce many to of many a health buff’s lifestyle agenda. trap and create warm “dead air” space, New Zealand, and some of us fruit stand, auto surplus shop, tire recapping, cellphone repair/ Mt. Pulag: So near savor the great outdoors. Although this Some 120 executives and employees such as a down or fl eece parka. recharged by visiting family in load retailing, “buy and sell,” vending and other ventures. Other year is wetter in some parts of the country of the Lopez Group led by chairman Third (outer) layer: a Gore-Tex or oth- than usual due to what weather experts say Oscar M. Lopez and members of the er brand of breathable jacket that allows the province or overseas. As services, such as counseling and medical assistance continue to yet so far away is a variation of El Niño (not La Niña, they third generation will hit the slopes of moisture out but not in. Dry insulation is for me, I soul-searched in the be extended by the foundation to all 71 families. hasten to add), this is the time when camp- Mt. Pulag on February 15-17,2007. It key to your survival. Once you are wet, it land of saris and curries! ooOoo ing trips, mountain treks, beachcombing, was originally slated for January but the is very diffi cult to get dry. Before we go any further, we Thank you for featuring Power Plant Mall. I enjoyed unusual adverse weather around the area Make sure that the following items are would like to extend our apolo- their Musical Christmas last December. I hope the mall of the summit made it potentially risky. part of your survival kit and that you know Physical conditioning is obviously how to use them: gies to Jay Lopez’s wife Monina has more events like it each month. Can you also fea- important, especially for the lower back, › A heat source. Bring several boxes Lopez for incorrectly identifying her in the spread on Kapitan ture Rockwell Land, especially their activities outside hips and legs, to help you move up and of waterproof matches and a lighter. Geny in the previous LopezLink, and to Marlene Ochoa, who Makati? Thanks!—Kris down the slopes with survival loads on Trioxane, a small, light chemical is actually the vice president for corporate communications of Yes, we feature Power Plant Mall events and activities in our your back and waist. Mental condition- heat source, is recommended, which Manila North Tollways Corp. (not AVP-PR as we stated). regular Mall Finds column on p. 12. Also, watch for updates ing, too, is vital to brave the elements and can be picked up in outdoor and inconveniences that creatures of comfort military surplus stores. Dryer lint The midterm elections are less than three months away, on Rockwell Land’s new project in Sta. Rosa in our news WELLNESS chief Raffy Alunan, Rico de Manzana, Gani Velasquez and mountain- in the urban jungle are not used to. is also highly fl ammable and very and politics has already come a-calling on the Lopez section. eers Bernie Calida and Kiko Santos have been at the forefront of the preparations and Daily walks on rolling terrain for lightweight. Group! First to answer the call that we know of is ABS- ooOoo monitoring of conditions of the Mt. Pulag climb. With a heavy heart, they recom- an hour with a 20-pound backpack, and › Shelter. Carry a small space blanket, CBN’s Maloli Espinosa, whose family has been active in Thank you for fi nally including Sudoku in LopezLink, mended a postponement to Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) on the climbing up and down a six-story build- which has a foil-like coating that in- Masbate politics for decades. Good luck and Godspeed, they’re my favorite puzzles. But is it possible to include eve of the climb due to sustained adverse weather reports. ing (like Benpres) at least twice a day, sulates well; one that is silver on one Maloli! Congratulations also to Ritzi Ronquillo, APR, one the answer in the same issue? A month is too long to wait Reaching Mt. Pulag’s summit has been OML’s dream for years. More than are quite helpful. When supplemented by side (for warmth) and orange-gold Diffi culty Level: just a personal goal, he sees it as a symbol of the Group’s struggle for survival thirty-minute walks on a treadmill every on the other (for signaling and detec- of the new directors of the PRSP. for it kasi. Thanks!—Owen P. and its quest for business excellence. But it began on a somber note two years ago other day at a 15-degree incline and fi ve tion). g Very Easy Now, let’s fi nd out the burning questions on the minds of ooOoo when medical precautions prevented him from taking on Mt. Pulag. kilometers an hour (which is equivalent › A signaling device. A small mirror c Easy our readers. I think the new Flordeluna looks exactly like the young Undeterred, he seized the moment by accelerating his fi tness regime and to climbing 1,061 feet), anyone would be works well, as do fl ares or a whistle. c Medium ooOoo Janice de Belen. Was this deliberate?—Angie advancing the cause of wellness through Lifelong. He diligently prepared for ready for a trek—barring asthma or a heart › Food. Pack carbohydrates like trail Pulag by climbing Mt. Sto. Tomas and Mt. Pinatubo, as well as peaks in Bhutan, condition. mix, granola bars and so on. Proteins c Hard Is it true that 71 Dreams Foundation has been “absent- Eliza Pineda was chosen based on her own merits, chief Germany, Japan and New Zealand. He keeps trim by walking for at least half an Apart from this, preparing to deal with need heat to break down and require minded” in fulfi lling its promises to the families of the of which is her acting ability; the girl is a veritable faucet. hour daily, climbing stairs, eating right and drinking light. the cold (and possibly rainy) weather, more water for digestion. 71 people who died in last year’s “Wowowee” tragedy? Whatever resemblance she may have, if any, to Janice de Through OML’s leadership by example, the Pulag climb has drawn over 100 and anticipating basic survival needs, is For a complete checklist of gear and Would appreciate your response.—L.B. Belen is purely coincidental. adventurers to sign up, some of them veteran climbers from Adtel, ABS-CBN Foun- a must. At high altitudes (Mt. Pulag is 9, equipment needed for the trek to Mt. We would like to stress that the accusations that the foun- ooOoo dation, Philec, BayanTel and Meralco. But it is the beginners who have kept the folks 600 feet above sea level) proper clothing Pulag, log on to www.lopezwellness.com dation has been remiss are defi nitely without basis. The foun- If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions at Coleman, Conquest, Habagat, Chris Sports and Bomb Proof smiling. is crucial. Layering is recommended: and search for the PowerPoint presenta- Answer to Dec-Jan puzzle The historic First Philippine Mt. Everest Team will help OML attain his First (inner) layer: long underwear tion entitled “Mt. Pulag Pre-Climb Con- dation, led by Father Tito Caluag, has been working quietly and reactions about anything and everything about the dream, a commitment they made last year. It includes expedition leader Art preferably polypropylene. While this ference—January 5, 2007.” The informa- with the benefi ciaries all these months; Fr. Caluag himself Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through Jay Lopez all geared up for the Mt. Solution, tips and computer program available Valdez, team doctor Ted Esguerra, Leo Oracion, Pastor Emata and two female Pulag climb provides slight insulation, its purpose is to tion is on pages 5 and 6. Stay fi t and be requested that he be given some time to really get the project fax no. 633-3520 or to DearRosie@benpres-holdings. climbers who are slated to join the assault on Mt. Everest in March. draw moisture off your skin. prepared! at www.sudoku.com off the ground—sans publicity of any kind. com. Maraming salamat!

Lifelong links up with The ultimate wellness advocacy February 18 is Chinese New Year! 10 things you can do AEI says sharper vision for In the GM Torre for chess tourney the elderly still possible THE chess tournament in the second half international experience and hopefully, of February is being helped along by the honors for the Philippines. to stop global warming fi rst Filipino chess grandmaster. Eugene An organizing committee that will IF you specialist and medical di- nologies are permanent YearYear of the PPigig Torre responded to a call last December include HR-seconded chess coordinators WHAT could be more important than the Thus, it behooves every gov- the twilight zone? The resounding thought rector of the Ophthalmo- and last a lifetime. Drs. from Raffy Alunan to provide guidance in will decide on the format and mechanics well being of Planet Earth? It is our life ernment, every industry and ev- answer is yes! y o u ’ r e logical Foundation of the Veloso and Uy point out THE year 2007 is the Year of the Pig. der the Yang energy. People born the planning and execution of the tourna- of the tournament. Plans are afoot for a support system, without which we would ery human being to contribute Here are 10 simple things c o n - Philippines (Ofphil), mul- though that it is not a one- The Chinese horoscope signifi es that in Yang year are fl exible, sen- ment. chess clinic for the players and enthusiasts; not exist in our present life forms. Caring to the lessening of global that Gore recommends that there are 12 different animals sitive and innovative. These GM Torre brought in Samuel Estimo, a simultaneous game (25 players vs. GM for it nurtures life. Harming it destabilizes warming; stabilizing the are within mankind’s power demned tifocal lenses allow the pa- size-fi ts-all solution. executive director of the National Chess Torre); large demonstration boards that will the natural order. situation; and its reversal to help stop global warming. to us- tient to see far and to read “Figuring out what a representing 12 consecu- people should avoid being Federation (NCF), to assist the Wellness track each movement of the players; Board In recent years, the apocalyptic issue at some point in this cen- Most, if not all, are applicable ing eye- even without the aid of eye- patient needs is critical,” tive years. Since 2007 has under stress. team and Meralco’s Rolly Sol Cruz and One matches to be annotated live in a sepa- of global warming and its consequences tury, assuming the human to us Pinoys wherever we may glasses glasses or contact lenses. Dr. Uy said. “Not all pa- a unique combination of Pigs are the nicest and national master Gerry Cabillon in con- rate room; and press coverage of each game. have preoccupied the thinking masses of race gets its moral act be on the planet: tients can be a good can- water (base) and fi re (sym- most deferential of all ceptualizing the format. The NCF will The tournament proper will cover seven humanity. Because of gas emissions that together. Saving the › Replace regular light for life because of poor Those with presbyopia and sanction the tournament for the rating of Saturdays culminating at the end of March continue to build up and stay trapped in planet is a moral bulbs with compact vision, then Asian Eye elders with cataracts will didate for lens implanta- bol), it means that this year the animals, making oth- the players as well as provide arbiters and or early April. If you love the sport or want the atmosphere, it has thinned out and, in issue just as taking fl uorescent ones. Institute’s new intraocular benefi t most from this tech- tion,” Dr. Veloso added. is bully for all the Pigs. ers think that they are ob- equipment. to know more about it, send your feedback certain places, opened a hole in the ozone care of oneself is. › Drive less. lens (IOL) technologies nology, Dr. Veloso added. If you want to know According to the early stinate and stuck up. As a Torre began earning his reputation in or query to [email protected]. layer which protects the planet from the Sir Nicolas › Recycle more. are about to change your Dr. Harvey Siy Uy, di- more about the benefi ts Chinese sages, the world is matter of fact, Pigs are very chess as a Meralco sun’s heat. This is the primary cause of Stern, former chief › Keep your tires prop- balanced between the two benevolent. They go out of protégé. He recalled global warming today. economist of the erly infl ated. viewpoint. rector for research of AEI of these options, call 898- that another grand- The evidence is quite clear in for- World Bank, in › Use less hot water. Asian Eye Institute an- who is also a retina special- 2020, email eyehelp@asia beginnings of Ying and Yang. their way to please their family master, Rosendo mer US Vice President Al Gore’s movie consonance with › Avoid products nounced that there are bet- ist, said: “We have been neyeinstitute.com or log on This means that a Ying year should and friends. But this trait sometimes works Balinas, was a former “An Inconvenient Truth.” The icecaps, Gore’s crusade, with a lot of packag- ter options for elders who using the Tecnis Multifo- to www.asianeyeinstitute. always be in harmony with the Yang oc- against them. They are so involved in their Meralco employee. icebergs, ice shelves and snowcapped says that acting ing. com. Lopez Group emplo- currences. The animals that fall under the own world to the point that they stop so- He expressed elation mountains around the world are melting on the matter › Reduce your heating are presbyopic and those cal lens for some time now that a Group-wide because the oceans are getting warmer. now, not later, and air-conditioning who still need to wear with great success. We plan yees and their relatives can Ying element are: Bull, Rabbit, Snake, cializing and they become myopic of the tournament will be If this problem continues unchecked, the will save lives usage. spectacles or contacts af- to use the Acrysof Toric enjoy up to 50% discount Sheep, Rooster and Pig. People born un- opportunities that can make their life bet- held, and the hope ultimate result would be the formidable and economies, › Plant a tree. (In ter cataract surgery: the technology as soon as it be- on consultations and 25% der a Ying year generally feel fatigued. By ter. that the Lopez Group rise of sea levels that would inundate ev- especially the fact, plant as many as you GM Eugene Torre and NCF’s Sammy Estimo (3rd and 5th Tecnis Multifocal and Ac- comes available this year.” on diagnostic exams, laser making best use of the four elements— Pigs are born intellectuals and have becomes a long- ery coastline of every continent and island poorer nations on Earth. An investment now can.) earth, air, wood and metal—the Ying deni- great fi re for wisdom. They are also pas- term benefactor of from left) plan the Lopez Group chess tournament slated for around the world. That would mean less will mean the best profi t of all—a cleaner, › Turn off electronic devices instead of rysof Toric lenses. Aside from provid- treatments and surgeries the sport to enable the latter part of the fi rst quarter with the Lifelong Team (l-r): land for food, potable water and ecologi- balanced and more productive life for all. setting to standby. According to Dr. Amad- ing clearer, brighter and (except photodynamic ther- zens should boost their energy. sionate lovers of luxury. When it comes to the country’s young Rico de Manzana, Rolly Sol Cruz, Rafael M. Alunan III and cal balance for a ballooning global popu- But can individual citizens do some- › Be a part of the solution. (Learn more eo Veloso, Jr., AEI retina sharper vision, these tech- apy). (Frances Bumanlag) The remaining six animals—Rat, Tiger, luxury, their motto is “The more, the bet- wood pushers to gain Gani Velasquez. lation. thing even if governments seem trapped in at aninconvenienttruth.com.uk.) Dragon, Monkey, Dog and Tiger—fall un- ter. 12 LOPEZLINKFebruary 2007

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MALL FINDS Love’s irresistible byby Mira MarasiganMarasigan NOWADAYS, Valentine’s Day is more than just a day. Anita Chan meanwhile is giving special payment terms All 28 days of February is all about love. Here are our for all Lopez Group employees in addition to up to 20% recommendations to make it memorable: discount on their jewelry. Just show your company ID and Say it with fl owers... Drop by Designer Blooms at you can already be one step closer to that diamond. (Prices the R3 Level of the Power Plant Mall where they will shown include 20% discount.) give you a discount of up to 10% if you order fl ow- ers in advance. At the same time, be mesmerized Or blockbusters! Here’s a by the variety of fl owers found at in Rustan’s fl ower tentative list of upcoming shop near Rustan’s Supermarket. movies for February. Movie Designer Blooms: 1 dozen roses. P1,400; Stargazers. P295- tickets will only cost you 395; Malaysian Mums. P295 P165 but surely, any date Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo Rustan’s Flower Shop: Stargazers, P295; Assorted Malay- will be happy to just spend Executive Editor Rosan Cruz sian Mums (in photo), P350; Lisianthus, P195; Carnations, time with you! Feb. 7: The Holiday, Mes- Contributing Editors P145; Gerbera, P125. Anita Chan: (l-r) Blue topaz fl ower on white gold band, senger, Curse of the Golden Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene Ochoa (MNTC) Sparklers... Visit Crystalle’s Gift Shop at the R2 Level of the P17,200; Peridot and citrine chrysanthemum on gold band, Flower, The Cleaner Maite Bueno (Meralco) John Rojo (BayanTel) Mall for Arnel Papa’s jewelry collection. Papa, a member P9,700; Blue topaz heart on white gold, P32,560; Peridot Feb. 14: The Fountain, Ghost Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (Beyond Cable) possessionspossessions of the Fashion Design Council of the Philippines, has been and citrine circle on gold band, P9,700; Amethyst ring Rider, Music and Lyrics Leah Salterio (ABS-CBN) Joseph Uy (ABS-CBN Publishing) designing fashion jewelry and exporting to Europe and the encrusted with diamonds, P26,400; Amethyst kite-shaped Feb. 21: Epic Movie, Dream Cesar Gomez (FPHC) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) US for some 20 years now. diamond encrusted necklace with chain, P42,800. Girls, Bridge to Tarabithia Rafael Alunan III (Wellness) Frances Bumanlag (AEI) Feb. 28: Pathfi nder, Catch Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Eats...Visit Spring Moon and Release, Invisible, Editorial and Layout HIP Custom Publications Department at the R1 level beside Cibo Flushed Away, Big Love and Banco de Oro for some Schedules are new Chinese dishes. And subject to change without Lopezlink is published by Benpres PR Group Crystalle: just directly above it at prior notice. Call the 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Gold plated the R2 Level is the new cinema at 898-1440 to 41 or Telefax: 633-3520 24K earrings Japanese restaurant Sumo visit http://www.e-rockwell. For feedback, please email (l-r)—P2,500; Sam! com/powerplantcinema/ [email protected] P1,300; P1,800; P3,500 for screening times.