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A milestone Jodi goes to the Nothing but partnership …page 4 …page 12 …page 3 Emmys treats!  Lopezlink October 2016 Biz News Lopezlink October 2016  Sec. GL@DENR ABS-CBN still most- GL bats for stronger community involvement in protected area management watched in September and Natural Resources (DENR) to social justice by making sure ABS-CBN capti- that “the resources of an area are vated more view- enjoyed by its people.” ers in September “Your performance indicator and registered a is the quality of life of the peo- 46% average au- ple there. I want them to live dience share na- well. I want them to earn,” Lo- From right: ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron Valdueza, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, chairman Eugenio tionwide in com- pez told summit participants. Lopez III, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan, EVP Ariel Fermin and regulatory affairs head Ray Espinosa bined urban and She also bared a plan for rural homes as a joint venture between the compared to rival communities and the DENR, iWant TV widens reach with GMA’s, which through its corporate arm, the L-R: ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron Valdueza, Ayala Land commercial business group head Jose Emmanuel Jalandoni, only got 34%, ac- Natural Resources Develop- ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, Ayala Malls group head Rowena cording to data ment Corporation or NRDC, to PLDT, Smart partnership Sec. Gina Lopez bares her agency’s plans for protected areas By Kane Choa Tomeldan and ABS-CBN head of finance for broadcast, and integrated news and current affairs Cat Lopez from Kantar Me- provide livelihood opportunities to people in PA communities. dia. MORE can finally “The strategic partner- iWant TV is one of the fast- ENVIRONMENT Secretary , Rizal and Quezon) Lopez said she wants the Eight out of the enjoy their favorite Kapamilya ship between ABS-CBN and est growing digital properties Gina Lopez has directed pro- held in recently. DENR to act as a “benevolent top 10 most watched programs Other programs in the top with 41% vs. GMA’s 36%, the shows, specials and movies at PLDT underscores our vision of ABS-CBN. Its subscriber ABS-CBN to open tected area (PA) managers in “We will involve the people. entrepreneur” that will help last month were produced by 10 include “MMK” (31.5%), noontime block with 45% vs. their own pace and time as ABS- to make our content available growth increased 58% to 6M the country to ensure that lo- We cannot help save the en- people within and around PAs ABS-CBN led by “FPJ’s Ang “Goin’ Bulilit” (27.2%) and GMA’s 34% and the afternoon CBN and PLDT partner to offer online to more Filipinos,” said in August 2016 from 3.8M in cal communities are involved vironment if we don’t part- utilize their resources and im- Probinsyano” with an average “” (26.8%). block with 46% vs. GMA’s iWant TV, ABS-CBN’s pioneer- Katigbak. August 2015. There was also 9% experience store in 2017 in all aspects of management ner with the people who live prove their lives. By Kane Choa national TV rating of 39.2%. It Meanwhile, “It’s Showtime” is 34%. ing video-on-demand service, to Launched in 2007, iWant growth in revenues posted in of conservation areas known there,” Lopez said during the There are more than 200 was followed by “Pinoy Boyband still the most-watched program In other areas, ABS-CBN PLDT and Smart subscribers. TV is the leading source of August 2016 vs August 2015. Superstar” (34.5%) and “Wansa- on noontime, hitting an average also dominated GMA. The for their natural, ecological 5th Regional PAMB Summit PAs across the country, rang- ABS-CBN Corporation will ABS-CBN Experience Store through its malls all over the ABS-CBN chairman Eu- local content online with over Joining them in announcing panataym” (34.2%). national TV rating of 18.1% vs. Kapamilya network led the rat- and cultural values. of Region 4-A attended by ing from large natural parks, give its followers an immersive in Trinoma Mall in 2017. ,” said Katigbak. genio Lopez III and president six million subscribers and an the partnership were ABS-CBN “TV Patrol” remains the “Eat Bulaga” with 13.0%. ings game in Total with Lopez gave her march- around 200 PAMB heads and landscapes and seascapes to experience of its shows, charac- ABS-CBN president and Meanwhile, Vidanes said and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak average of 27M monthly page Group chief financial officer most-watched newscast in the ABS-CBN’s prime time an average audience share of ing orders during a confer- members. wildlife and marine life sanc- ters and stories as it tied up with CEO Carlo L. Katigbak and that at the heart of the expe- signed an agreement with views on the website and 16M Ron Valdueza, ABS-CBN CFO country with an average nation- block continues to dominate 41% vs. GMA’s 37%, in Total ence of members of Protected The environment chief also tuaries. Seventeen of these Ayala Malls to open the first chief operating officer of rience store are the characters PLDT chairman Manny Pan- screen views on the iOS and Aldrin Cerrado, finance head for al TV rating of 33.1% beating urban and rural Filipino house- with 55% vs. GMA’s Area Management Boards reminded the PA managers conservation areas are located broadcast Cory Vidanes signed and stories that ABS-CBN will gilinan to enable more Filipi- Android iWant TV app. It broadcast, news and current af- “” with only 22.6%. holds, hitting a national audi- 26%, in Total with (PAMBs) in Region 4-A or about the commitment of the in the Calabarzon. (Excerpted the agreement with Ayala Land bring to life—whether through nos to enjoy ABS-CBN con- offers both on-demand and fairs, and access groups Cat Lo- “” in- ence share of 49% last month 58% vs. GMA’s 28%, in Total Calabarzon (Cavite, , Department of Environment from www.denr.gov.ph) head of commercial business immersive or digital attractions, tent using their gadgets or catch-up viewing of ABS- pez, head for content on Mobile stantly landed on the eighth vs. GMA’s 33%. Balance Luzon with 49% vs. First Gen Jose Emmanuel Jalandoni and games and merchandise—and smartphones by subscribing to CBN programs, local and for- and OTT Anna Rodriguez-dela spot and scored an average of ABS-CBN also ruled other GMA’s 35% and in Metro Ma- Ayala Malls group head Ro- will give visitors the opportuni- PLDT or Smart promo pack- eign movies and original con- Cruz, and PLDT EVP Ariel 25.2% after it premiered on time blocks nationwide, in- nila with 37% vs. GMA’s 33%. announces wena Tomeldan. ty to immerse themselves in the ages that offer iWant TV start- tent inspired by hit Kapamilya Fermin, FVP Oscar Reyes Jr. and September 19. cluding the morning block (K. Choa) “The ABS-CBN Experience world of their favorite shows. EDC to supply green power ing November 2016. shows. FVP Katrina Luna-Abelarde. cash Store is the start of a strategic The ABS-CBN Experience dividends and long-term partnership be- Store will offer an immersive tween ABS-CBN and Ayala experience of the Kapamilya SKYBIZ boosts capacity, coverage to Central Luzon university SKY brings SKY Alive! to Megamall FIRST Gen Corporation de- Malls as the two companies network. Also to be showcased ENERGY Development Cor- hectare campus with green power “In addition, we are committed clared cash dividends on its is- known for innovation and is ABS-CBN’s wide assort- for seamless business transactions poration (EDC) now supplies on June 26, 2016. to provide CLSU with custom- THE second leg of the SKY sued and outstanding common excellence in their respective ment of merchandise that al- AS the business landscape be- The upgrade also includes the Meanwhile, the SKYBIZ green energy to the campus of “EDC is making the renew- ized energy solutions, fair pricing, Alive! tour goes to SM Mega- shares at P0.35 per share. The fields complement each other, lows customers to own a piece comes increasingly reliant on on- availability of fiber-to-the-of- Enterprise IP VPN ensures Central Luzon State University able energy option available to as competent technical assistance mall on October 7-9. cash dividends have a record with ABS-CBN delivering of the Kapamilya stories they line and data connectivity to keep fice services that provide busi- reliable and secure private net- (CLSU), the oldest and largest many people in as many places in and responsive customer support The SKY Alive! tour is the date of September 28, 2016 and various ways for viewers to ex- follow. The experience store will up with business-level standards, ness-grade connectivity through work links among geographi- state university in Region 3. the Philippines as possible. The at all times,” said Carandang. leading cable and broadband a payment date of October 14, perience the stories and charac- also be the hub of events that SKYBIZ has strengthened its ca- multiservice infrastructure such cally-distributed sites such CLSU gets up to 2.9 mega- entire CLSU campus will ben- EDC remains the country’s technology provider’s road 2016. The board of First Gen ters that Kapamilyas have come will allow people to spend time pacity and coverage nationwide as broadband, pay TV, data and as headquarters, offices and watts of clean, reliable and un- efit from environment-friendly leading producer of geothermal show version of its cable fair approved the dividend declara- to love and Ayala opening fresh with their favorite Kapamilya and launched a data connectiv- other IP services. branches. interruptible power from EDC power all year round and not rely energy with total installed capac- SKY Alive! held earlier this year tion on September 14, 2016. and exciting retail experiences stars. ity service called SKYBIZ En- With its enhanced network “With these developments, after the school signed a retail on imported and carbon-emit- ity of 1,169 MW in Leyte, Negros in celebration of its 25th anni- terprise IP VPN in key areas in capacity, SKYIZ can seamlessly SKYBIZ becomes your next best supply contract with EDC affili- ting fossil fuel energy sources or Islands, Bicol and North Cotabato. versary. Metro and . connect businesses within widely- alternative solution-provider in ate First Gen Energy Solutions stopgap supply measures that It also owns and operates the 150- SKY and NBC Universal SKYBIZ has a range of busi- distributed locations, with a fully helping you build your business Inc., a retail electricity supplier. could not guarantee reliable MW wind farm in Burgos, Ilocos channels Diva, E!, Universal and ness-grade enterprise broadband redundant and resilient network. better,” Liwanag said. Under the contract, EDC’s geo- and uninterruptible power,” said Norte and has 60% equity in the Syfy, in cooperation with Sony, and data services providing seam- It also expanded its network The enhanced capacity and thermal power station in Bicol EDC vice president for Corpo- 132-MW Pantabangan-Masiway have come together to deliver less business transactions ideal for coverage in key central business new products will soon roll out started providing CLSU’s 658- rate Affairs Ricky Carandang. hydropower plants in . interactive entertainment based start-ups to large-scale companies. districts such as Eastwood City, in Davao. on their channel offerings. do so as the SKY Alive! tour ence fiction, fantasy horror, su- “SKYBIZ’s upgrade of its sys- Ortigas, Manila, Alabang, McKin- For more info, call 449-9349 Just like the SKY Alive! fair also features the “Mariah-oke” pernatural, paranormal, drama tem shall provide enhanced holis- ley, Quezon City and . or visit skybiz.com.ph. Promos & offers held in March this year, the booth by E! Channel. and reality programming. tic business solutions to the ever- SKY Alive! tour will bring to Visitors can jump into an ex- In addition, SKY customer changing needs of the country’s SKYmobi: Power to surf the internet, life viewers’ favorite characters citing group game brought by representatives will be available enterprise segment,” said Dicky watch SKYcable shows on the go and shows on SKYcable via in- Universal, a giant Jengga game to answer inquiries as well as Liwanag, SKYBIZ VP for Sales teractive entertainment booths. that adults will surely love. Uni- give demonstrations on SKY’s and Marketing. Enjoy the total SKY experience You can stay in touch with your Diva, the channel for top- versal is the general entertain- products and services such as “The enhanced network shall everywhere you go with SKY- loved ones with the free data rated products, movies, great ment channel that showcases SKYcable, SKYdirect, SKY- mobi mobile internet. Watch access to , Viber and First Balfour signs MOA with TIP First Balfour recently signed a memorandum of agreement address seamless business trans- reality and inspiring stories, is the hottest US dramas, must- broadband, SKYmobi and SKY (MOA) with Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) for various capability development activities. Founded action needs among banking, your favorite SKYcable shows FB Messenger. Connecting to forward to a complete internet bringing a movie trivia game, watch magic shows, reality se- On Demand. in 1962, TIP is a private, nonsectarian higher education institution offering various technical, arts and science finance and business process out- anytime, anywhere as SKYmobi multiple devices is possible, al- and cable experience that suits a kiddie lounge and a Fashion ries and Hollywood movies. Open to the public and ab- courses. The MOA signing, led by First Balfour president and chief operating officer Anthony Fernandez and TIP sourcing companies; and internet gives you access to over 30 live lowing you to multitask. With your needs. For more info, call 101 session. Meanwhile, a virtual reality solutely free of charge, the SKY president Dr. Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz (2nd and 3rd from right), intends to tie up the two companies for activities access for file sharing and inven- channels online. Plus, you also speeds of up to 12Mbps and 381-0000 or visit www.skymo- Plus, Mariah Carey fans who experience with the VRX mod- Alive! tour will be held at the aimed at maximizing the potential engagement and training of its personnel. Aside from recruitment activities, tory management system among get to watch ABS-CBN shows. three plans to choose from, look bi.com.ph. have always wanted to sing like ule will also be brought by Syfy, second level of the Mega Atri- this new partnership also includes research projects, faculty exchange, curriculum development and cadetship real estate, retail, healthcare, hos- SKYBIZ Carriers and Partners head Jacqui Soriano (2nd from left) with (l-r) the diva now have a chance to the channel that features sci- um in SM Megamall. programs, among others. Also in photo are First Balfour senior vice president Carlos Salonga (rightmost) and TIP pitality, leisure and entertainment Singapore Telecoms country manager Gary Gonzales, CISCO Philippines’ vice president Dr. Cynthia Llanes. (Dolly Pasia) companies,” Liwanag said. Rochelle Camacho and SMC Telecommunications consultant Alfredo Solis Jr.​ Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink October 2016 Councils Lopezlink October 2016  couch potato treats Jodi, ‘’ earn Emmy nods Biz Excellence By Kane Choa

ABS-CBN Corporation once safera (Brazil) and Christiane Paul series already aired in different again received honors from the (Germany). countries in Asia and Africa. Corporate governance training conducted By Carla Paras-Sison International Emmy Awards as “Bridges of Love,” meanwhile, Jodi and “Bridges of Love” are Jodi Sta. Maria and “Bridges of will be competing in the Best the only nominees that come from ONE hundred directors and the training covered topics against other PLCs and those in estimated at 5% of revenue, porate officers and encouraged joint control or to exercise sig- Love” picked up nominations at Telenovela category alongside tele- the Philippines among the 40 officers of publicly listed com- mandated by the Securities and the same industry. He focused he made the business case for board members to simplify the nificant influence over the other this year’s competition. novelas from Canada and Brazil. nominees across 10 categories and panies (PLCs) associated with Exchange Commission for the on possible areas for improve- whistle-blowing as part of good reporting process to encourage one in making operational or Jodi was recognized for her “Bridges of Love” was the first 15 countries in this year’s awards. the Lopez Group underwent continuing education of pro- ment and introduced Singapore governance. whistle-blowers to come for- financial decisions.” outstanding performance as Amor Filipino series to air in the Latin This year’s winners will be an- corporate governance (CG) fessional directors and officers Telecommunications Limited as “Fraud that lingers gets ex- ward without fear of retaliation. Araneta said RPTs are Powers in the 2015 remake of American region, particularly in nounced in New York on Novem- training on September 16 at of listed companies. a case study for effective gover- pensive,” said Numann, present- ICD fellow Carmelita generally allowed, “provided “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” and is nominated Peru via PanAmericana. It is fol- ber 21. The International Emmy the Penthouse of 8 Rockwell, ICD chief executive officer nance captured by the ACGS. ing findings of the latest ACFE Araneta tackled “Related Party that these are done on an arm’s in the Best Performance by an Ac- lowed by “Pangako Sa ‘Yo,” which Awards are given by the Interna- the newest office address in Ricardo Nicanor Jacinto re- ICD fellow Frank Numann (Association of Certified Fraud Transactions (RPTs),” drawing length basis and conducted free and Arci Muñoz with tress category against Judi Dench is currently airing on the Peruvian tional Academy of Television Arts Rockwell Center, Makati. viewed the ASEAN CG Score- spoke about “Battling Fraud Examiners) Global Fraud Study. on 19 years as a central banker of conflicts of interest from the (United Kingdom), Grazi Mas- TV channel. Aside from Peru, both & Sciences. Jodi Sta. Maria Conducted by the Institute card (ACGS) and compared the through Effective Whistle- Fraud perpetrated for six months and 15 years as chief risk officer related party.” of Corporate Directors (ICD), rankings of individual companies blowing.” With fraud typically or less cost companies surveyed of a top universal bank. Current CG guidelines place ‘Magpahanggang Wakas’ $45,000 on the average, while According to International much responsibility on indepen- sinks rival fraud that went on for over five Accounting Standards, RPTs dent directors and board-level More viewers nationwide tuned in to the pilot ‘FPJ’S ’ celebrates a year PR Challenge years cost companies $850,000 refer to “a transfer of resources, audit committees of PLCs to week telecast of “Magpahanggang Wakas” star- on the average. services or obligations between review significant RPTs. They ring Arci Muñoz and Jericho Rosales. Data from of success, treats fans to free concert Numann discussed case related parties… (where) one of aim to prevent abusive RPTs Kantar Media showed that “Magpahanggang studies involving corrupt cor- them has the ability to control, and insider trading. Wakas” recorded a weekly average national TV as ABS-CBN’s brightest stars Elisse Joson, with Gary Valen- rating of 25.9% for its pilot week versus GMA’s thank fans for their unwavering ciano, , , “Alyas Robin Hood” which garnered only 20.9%. support for the Kapamilya series Ayen Laurel and other “ASAP” HR Updates “Magpahanggang Wakas” airs after “Till I Met You” live at the Araneta Coliseum on singers, as they give out spectacular on ABS-CBN and on ABS-CBN HD (SKY- October 8. performances. Our very own cable Channel 167). Witness the cast of “FPJ’s Ang , Probinsyano” led by Coco with and Hashtags will also be there to Grande is 2016 McLuhan fellow; , , Arjo serve up laughter and good vibes. Atayde, Simon “Onyok” Pineda, Since it aired in September Laurena represents PH in MMA summit McNeal “Awra” Briguela, John 2015, the series has ruled the na- ABS-CBN journalist Gigi Prats, and Bela Pa- tional TV ratings and still holds the Grande is this year’s recipi- L-R: , Yassi Pressman, , Susan Roces, dilla as they show their love for the record for the highest nationwide ent of the Marshall McLuhan , , and Pepe Herrera program’s fans. Joining them are rating for 2016—46.7%—which it fellowship sponsored by the Pepe Herrera, , Albert got in February. Embassy of Canada, while AFTER a year of airing on televi- ing in to Cardo’s (Coco Martin) Martinez and Eddie Garcia. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” also ABS-CBN Global Ltd. global ad sales head Jon Gatbonton (3rd from left) with PRSP’s Rochelle Hilario, Harold Geronimo Integrated Sports head Dino sion, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” re- story of love for family and for the Watch for the love teams of consistently tops the list of trend- and Mandy Navasero Laurena served as a panelist at mains the undisputed number one country every night. and , ing topics on Twitter and has gar- the largest gathering of martial prime time series in the country, As it marks its first anniver- and Janella Sal- nered 11.7 million views on iWant ABS-CBN Integrated Sports head Dino Laurena together arts industry leaders in Asia. with more viewers nationwide tun- sary, big surprises await viewers vador and and TV. with SVL tournament director Tony Liao, Sports Vision PR Congress takes inspiration The McLuhan fellowship, president Ricky Palou and Shakey’s marketing manager named after the Canadian Ghena Austerio from global PH brands By Marianne de Vera media and communications #haPITOgether as ‘It’s Showtime’ turns 7 scholar, was given to Grande at THE Public Relations Society of all of these people… It’s not panelists who spoke on tradi- the Jaime V. Ongpin Journal- SVL Reinforced GET ready for a whole month full Rodrigueza; Luzon’s Antonio Sa- their annual contest, “Magpasikat of the Philippines takes the us dictating where we are go- tional versus new media was ism Seminar conducted by the Conference on S+A of surprises as “It’s Showtime” marks balza and Eumee Capile; and the Week.” PR practice to a renaissance as ing. It is this market dictating broadcaster . Center for Media Freedom and Gigi Grande Dino Laurena Shakey’s V-League (SVL) brings volleyball action its seventh anniversary this October. Visayas’ Noven Belleza. Watch for the spectacular per- it brings back discussions to a where we are going.” Drilon said that with the Responsibility in Makati. to Filipino sports fans with its Reinforced Con- The celebration, dubbed “haPI- Meanwhile, set to grace the formances of , Vice global perspective at the 23rd Gatbonton added that speed of how technology deliv- Students and professionals later, a lecture tour in Philip- ity Combat Championship ference on ABS-CBN Sports+Action (S+A) and TOgether,” kicked off with 4th stage in the second week of the Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Billy PR Congress held recently at the ABS-CBN Global takes into ers content and how the market also attended the seminar which pine universities. and One Championship—for ABS-CBN Sports+Action HD (S+A HD). SVL Impact, XB Gensan, El Gamma month are the “It’s Showtime” grand Crawford, , , Marriott Hotel in City. consideration that each market consumes it, story gathering tackled the 2016 elections me- ABS-CBN broadcast the airing of their events on 13 Reinforced Conference matches air live every Penumbra and . winners from “Magpasikat,” “Kalo- , Jugs Jugueta, With the theme “Global is different. has also evolved. dia coverage, the Duterte ad- journalist Lynda Jumilla was ABS-CBN sports channels Monday on S+A and S+A HD. For Wednesday Brace for a showdown as the kalike,” “That’s My Tomboy,” “I Teddy Corpuz, , Jhong Solid “Showtimers” should tune Speak: Are You Ready to Take “At some point the global She revealed: “Many stories ministration and human rights. awarded the Marshall McLu- Sports+Action (S+A) on free and Saturday, the second games air live at 6 p.m. nation’s most talented singers clash Am PoGay,” “Funny One,” “Mini Hilario and , togeth- in to the show in the last week of the Global Stage?,” this year’s Filipino market got so big, we I’ve done were because I engaged Five panelists—’s Mi- han Fellowship in 2012. TV and Sports+Action HD on on both channels, while the 4 p.m. game airs at 8 in the Quarter 3 semifinals of Me,” “Stars on 45” and other com- er with Hashtags and Girltrends, October for more surprises! PR Congress leveraged on the had to figure out the market on Twitter.” With this, Drilon chael Bueza, TV5’s Ed Lingao, Meanwhile, Laurena was cable TV. p.m. on S+A, and the following day on S+A HD. “”: Metro Ma- petitions in the past seven years. as they pour their heart and skills Don’t miss the monthlong cel- experiences of local and inter- by geography. But it was not said, “a new entrant in broadcast Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Ryan a panelist at the Asia MMA S+A also broadcasts “Fight nila semifinalists Rufino Robles, In the third week of October into the “best performance of ebration of “It’s Showtime” at noon national brands which have dictated by geography alone. journalism must know how to Rosauro, Philippine Graphic’s Joel Summit held in Singapore. Farm,” the first locally produced ‘Pangako Sa ‘Yo’ invades Jennie Gabriel and Christopher the hosts will entertain viewers in their lives.” from Mondays to Saturdays. made their mark overseas. …Years after, you realize do everything—write, shoot Pablo Salud and Grande—were The Integrated Sports head MMA docu-reality TV series. Latin America Speakers who shared best that there are generations of and edit at the same time.” selected to be part of the semi- spoke about the role of live sports Laurena’s participation in Daniel Pa- practices in terms of global- Filipinos living in one Filipino Lim affirmed that innova- nar, mainly for the body of work in the future of broadcast televi- this year’s Asia MMA Summit, dilla and duo Migz and Maya release debut album izing local brands and which household.” tion is necessary. In fact, he they produced during the 2016 sion in the region, alongside his which united game changers in K a t h r y n effective communication can Meanwhile, SKYcable exec- revealed that ABS-CBN is elections but not excluding their counterparts from Fox Networks the world of martial arts, reaf- Bernardo are MIGZ and Maya, Star Music’s songs and cov- sa Buwan,” “Paano Na Kaya,” global brands take included Jon utive and immediate past PRSP now beyond television and is other journalistic output. Group and PKE Partners. firms the company’s long-stand- set to con- newest acoustic duo, are ready ers, including “Ipagpatawad Mo,” “Paano Ba Gatbonton, ABS-CBN Global president Bong Osorio said making the shift. Grande produced special and “Sports is essentially the first ing commitment to promote quer Latin to make their mark on the music “Ambon,” and Magmahal” and “Lihim,” Migz’s Ltd. global ad sales head, and that there is a need for Philip- “There’s a realignment of in-depth reports covering the ever reality TV. The emotion one MMA. (Excerpted from http:// America as scene with the release of their self- the carrier single own composition. Dennis Lim, head of ABS- pine players to look into them- content and it’s presented to pre-2016 poll campaign and the gets to experience from watch- news.abs-cbn.com) “Pangako Sa titled album released by the label. “Hibang,” a song Completing the track list are CBN Digital Media Services. selves first—their resources and adjust to the changing times.” election period for both online ing sports is of-the-moment so ’Yo” (“La Promesa”) premiered in Peru in Septem- Migz and Maya received main- entry from the “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako,” “Para According to Gatbonton, manpower—adding: “We need He added: “Definitely, digital and television, including those you cannot overemphasize the ber. The 2015 remake of “Pangako Sa ’Yo” starring stream recognition when they re- Lang Sa ‘Yo,” “Ikaw,” “Baby, I Do,” speaking to a global audience is to integrate our global commu- plays a big role for us entering that looked into the party-list importance of seeing it as it October 11: 2016 LAA corded a cover of “Ambon,” a Himig P-Pop Love “Hanggang” and “Makita Kang a continuously evolving process. nication operation to generate bigger markets.” system, campaign rules, social happens because that moment Kathryn, Daniel, Ian Veneracion, Angelica Pan- awarding ceremonies Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016 Songs Top 100. Muli.” He shared: “From a group of a tighter level of efficiency and Truly, the PR practice has issues and candidates’ character. is real,” he said. ganiban and Jodi Sta. Maria is dubbed in Spanish at ABS-CBN Studio and airs on Peruvian television via PanAmericana, entry, as the official theme song of It also carries “Migz and Maya” was produced eight to a group of 400 we have control.” been evolving as the times, By being a McLuhan fellow, This year, under Laurena’s 10, 3pm. For more info, the leading TV station in Peru. It is the second the movie “How to Be the duo’s ver- by Jack Rufo, a former member of come a long way and we still Other speakers at the two- especially technology, have Grande will embark on a two- leadership, the network forged contact the LAA Program Filipino series to be aired in the territory after Yours.” sions of “Stay,” Neocolours and the composer of have a long way to go. …Where day congress included subject been changing, breaking old week familiarization and lecture partnerships with two of Asia’s Management, 449-6032 or “Bridges of Love” (“Puentes de Amor”). “Migz and Maya” is a collection “One More “O Pag-Ibig” from Himig Handog we are today is not just a func- matter experts from the public traditions and introducing new tour of Canadian media and biggest mixed martial arts 449-6043 of acoustic, easy-listening original Chance,” “Suntok P-Pop Love Songs 2016. (K. Choa) tion of the collective brilliance and private sector. One of the norms, both here and overseas. academic organizations, and promotions—Universal Real-  Lopezlink October 2016 Lopezlink October 2016  By Carla Paras-Sison

Donald Lim: Chief of disruption DONALD Lim, chief digital an app and a website are not their social media accounts, to develop their entrepre- officer of ABS-CBN- Cor the only way to go. handling attacks on celebrities neurial spirit by thinking of poration and head of the Digital transformation and training them to properly ways to monetize the assets network’s Digital Media Di- “It’s not just marketing. manage their influence on fol- under their care. vision, cannot overemphasize We have to undergo a digital lowers. The ripple effect spans “We want to serve the that “disruption is the name of transformation: first, evolve or first the 8,000 employees and Filipino, but as a business unit, the game.” adapt the business, then match talents of the company and we need money to do that,” he His work since joining the needs of the market, then then the entire country as quips. ABS-CBN in June 2013 maybe come up with a pure people watch and even idolize Moving the Philippines has revolved around “future- play digital business. What I the artists and journalists on forward proofing” so that whatever tell our clients is that we can- TV. His message for Lope- happens, the company can not just be limited to Facebook “Amplification is immedi- zLink readers: “In my short adapt and ride the digital wave and YouTube as an advertis- ate. Social media users either experience with the Lopez as it comes. ing platform, which currently share your posts or they gang Group, I have seen how na- “The digital wave is like a shape the digital ecosystem. up against you,” Lim says. tion building is ingrained in thief in the night. Companies But that can change. So we More than at any other the Group. All the Lopez like Uber and Spotify have must be flexible,” explains Lim, time, Lim has been showing units have opened different (L-R, topmost row) DMD employees with ABS-CBN president Carlo L. Katigbak during the division’s ‘Kuwentuhan with Carlo’; Digital Projects team; Digital Media Services team; Celebrating DMD’s 2016 Southeast Asia Spark Awards win with Bon Fries; Digital turned traditional business who used to head McCann his pioneering entrepreneurial opportunities for us to do Operations team; Multi-Channel Network team; Digital Content Publishing team; Digital Sales team; Chicken Pork Adobo talents during the MCN launch; DCP team during the 1st Push Awards; Twitter Amplify working team; Digital Partnerships and Programmatic team; models upside down,” Lim MRM, a digital agency. spirit as a business unit head, our share for our country. If and Digital Operations team says. He adds that nobody It actually took Lim almost serving other ABS-CBN lines we are a fast food chain or a wants to wake up in the a year to make the move to of business and managing soft drink maker, we’d feed and head of its Digital Media But that’s getting ahead of business, be it Broadcast, News, you go out and tell people you’re the first telecast of an event via artist’s post morning and find their rev- ABS-CBN. He was happily ABS-CBN digital properties the people. But the compa- DIGITAL MEDIA... doing digital marketing cam- that have their own profit from page 1 Division (DMD). the story. SKYcable or publishing. good at digital, everything is satellite, “Man on the Moon.” as well as enue streams dry. This is why nies in the Lopez Group are The Ateneo alumnus, con- When he joined ABS-CBN Among other responsi- in order in your house.” By the time the world h i s / h e r ABS-CBN is making that paigns for the biggest con- and loss statements under his all about moving the Philip- ELEVEN years ago, a sidered a pillar of digital mar- in 2013, Lim started by stream- bilities, the DMD is the go-to Today, the ABS-CBN web- ushered in the 2000s, ABS- reach or digital shift that can give its sumer brands when colleagues division. His staff has grown pines one step forward and twentysomething executive keting in the country, was in lining existing teams to form the team in times of crises, guiding site is the No. 1 local website; CBN—this time led by number of brands and its lines of busi- from McCann who had joined from about 80 to 125 in the creating opportunities for looked into the future—and fact the wunderkind of news- unified DMD. As one of those Kapamilya talents as they navi- it ranks sixth overall in the Kapitan’s son Eugenio Lopez followers; ness what they need to gain ABS-CBN referred him to the last three years as every line of our people to improve them- he saw that it was digital. paper publishing. But in the in the forefront of ABS-CBN’s gate the digital landscape and country, following Google Phil- III—had diversified into talent this means and maintain market domi- company. He went through a business asks for support from selves and do their share in “Digital fulfills our informa- last few years, Lim immersed transformation into a digital stamping out social media fires. ippines, YouTube, Facebook, management, movie production the artist’s nance. series of meetings but he wasn’t digital. He encourages his staff building our country.” tion, aesthetic and interactive himself in the new frontier media company, the group The DMD also worked on Google and Yahoo but ahead of and cable TV, among others. Navi Score Foresight of EL3 exactly looking for a job. He needs. It used to be that TV and of digital development, even carries out a hybrid of the hu- pushing ABS-CBN websites Inquirer.net and GMAnetwork. PH trailblazer c o u l d Lim credits ABS-CBN was also very much invested radio, for example, addressed picking up a Ten Outstanding man resources and information to the top of the charts. com. The ABS-CBN YouTube Less than 15 years into the change from week to week. (CPA) is closest to Lim’s heart, chairman Eugenio Lopez in his work, enjoying what he a particular need. Now it’s all Young Men trophy in 2015 for technology functions in order “You have to protect the channel and social media ac- new millennium, ABS-CBN “As a leader in the digital being one of DMD’s first babies. III (EL3) with the foresight was doing and meeting much digital,” says Donald Lim, chief his “leadership in digitizing the to provide the digital require- core first,” Lim explains. “You counts are likewise lording it once again became the Philip- space, we would like to set up “I’m always proudest of how to shift to direct consumer success. digital officer of ABS-CBN Philippine business industry.” ments of ABS-CBN’s lines of have to make sure that when over the competition. The for- pines’ trailblazer as it began its the industry standard on how our assets moved to the top of its sales as early as 25 years ago EL3 assured him he would mer, in fact, has made as much transformation into an agile brands and influencers mutually class—our website, YouTube chan- by investing in such services be continuing what he was Meet the team as P100 million for the company digital company. benefit as they work together in nel, social media—but Chicken as cable, TFC (The Filipino doing—that is, digital market- through monetization. The DMD under Lim has engaging their audiences. We of- Pork Adobo is my favorite. We Channel), publishing, cinema, ing—but challenged him to The first broadcast taken on the challenge to push fer a standard measurement and empower our YouTube creators to music and, of late, mobile transcend brand building and It was an October evening the transition along. Gone are pricing model so we give credit just create content for us.” phones, TV and internet put all his creative and intel- 63 years ago when Filipi- the days when “going digital” where credit is due, and ensure From 90 creators at launch 15 shopping, DTT (digital ter- lectual work in the service of nos—at least the few hundreds meant putting up a Facebook all stakeholders in the social me- months ago, CPA is now home restrial TV) and DTH (di- the Filipino. Theallure of being who owned TV sets at the page or a microsite. These dia ecosystem are taken care of to over 300 Filipino online ce- rect-to-home satellite). of bigger value to society made time—watched the country’s days, Lim says, it constitutes in this entire process,” Lim had lebrities. The mix includes actors, “Our competition today an impact on Lim. He realized first TV broadcast, courtesy a full-blown campaign in the stated during the launch. singers, photographers, makeup is from the whole world, not he would still be marketing of ABS-CBN precursor Alto mold of their Otwolista.com Readers of Metro will revel artists, filmmakers, foodies, stu- just from the Philippines. It brands, but the ripple Broadcasting System. and the Push Awards. in the new multimedia reading dents—and just about any Pinoy is a global marketplace. Con- effect he could - cre The event was hardly an ex- The handful of projects app NoInk, as they can use it to here and abroad who wants to say sumers from all over are look- ate is indeed way travaganza—it consisted mostly the DMD has already come purchase digital copies of their something and anything. ing for content—to watch, to bigger in a huge of guests at a party in San Juan up with thus far are all game- favorite ABS-CBN Publishing In a world split between digital listen, to shop and to read. As organization like walking around and checking changers in their own ways. titles and other local publica- natives and digital immigrants, traditional advertisers cut their ABS-CBN. themselves out on the monitor Stellar, rolled out on the tions. A helpful feature is a the DMD’s role goes beyond budget for TV advertising and Amplification as a live band played. But no division’s anniversary last year, curated list of stories and vid- being the “biggest translator” in shift to digital platforms, we W i t h i n matter. That nonspectacular in- matches artists eos that gives users an instant ABS-CBN’s digital shift. At the want to be prepared for that weeks on the troduction to television allowed with the “best fit” products and snapshot of what’s hot and hap- company’s stockholders’ meeting shift so we can capture some job, he saw the Filipinos to catch the tail-end services for social media cam- pening all over the country. last May, ABS-CBN president of the digital business out i m m e d i a t e of the medium’s “golden age” in paigns. All 250 Star Magic New users of MyPhone and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak said there,” Lim says. amplification the US. artists are signed with Stellar. smartphones will be among the company is transitioning into The current digital mind- of his every By the late 1960s, Eugenio For the fledgling “social me- those that will have a first expe- an “agile digital company.” set for most businesses is to move: creating Lopez Jr.—Kapitan to his Ka- dia celebrity marketing agency,” rience of the new app as it comes “As we race to build the new have a mobile app and website. guidelines for L-R: Richard Reynante, Digital Content Publishing head; Donald Lim, chief digital officer and Digital Media Division head; Elaine Uy, Digital Operation pamilya—had towed ABS- Lim developed a system called preloaded in the company’s de- digital ecosystem, our role is As chief digital officer, Lim is network talents head; Sean Francis Magsayo, HR Account Management ISG 2 head; Dennis Lim, Digital Media Services and Innovations head; Sarah Rodriguez, Digital CBN to a series of firsts: the first Navi Score. Navi Score factors vices beginning this month. not just digital marketing—it’s often the bearer of bad news, and news report- Sales head; Matilde Soliven, Digital Partnerships and Programmatic head; and JV Wong, People Ignite consultant color TV broadcast, the first in engagement and action taken But the multi-channel the digital transformation of that is, whenever he says that ers in managing marathon election coverage, by followers in relation to the network Chicken Pork Adobo the company,” Lim concludes.  Lopezlink October 2016 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink October 2016  I-Cycle 2016: Bikers Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico galleries where their works are tions as a historian and intel- push for solutions on view. lectual. The Fukuoka Prize (for- In addition, entrance fees merly known as Fukuoka Asian to the library will be waived Culture Prize) was established (excluding additional library Byto Ana Junioroad congestion in 1990 to recognize individuals services) for the entire day. The who have made a great impact museum offered free admission “BIKING and motorcycling are up by guests and participants and contribution in Asia to for teachers on September 17 in the best solutions to decongest to reinforce their commitment the fields of academia, culture line with the Teachers Month traffic in .” to respect bike lanes, to pledge and art. Ocampo’s recognition celebration from September 5 This was the opening state- proper maintenance of motorcy- is credited to his contributions to October 5. ment of TV host Kim Atienza at cles and to promote safe driving. to the “academic, cultural and the launching of I-Cycle 2016: The top three groups with the social progress in the Philip- pines, through his positions as Ride Pilipinas at the ABS-CBN most number of signed petition EL Foundation Joselina Cruz Foundation Inc. president Rina Lopez Bautista (3rd from left) with (l-r) KCFI director for Transmedia Edric Calma, Shen Belmonte of compound in Quezon City. forms may champion their own an academic and a newspaper columnist, and through his ser- PTFCF, actors CJ Navato, Michelle Vito and , principal Emelita Medina and DepEd representatives at the launch of ‘Puno ng Buhay’ Season 3 at I-Cycle 2016: Ride Pilipi- advocacies through cash prizes. board member curatorial concept, Spectre of vice in executive and advisory Elementary School nas will unfold at the World I-Cycle 2016: Ride Pilipi- Comparison. The exhibition bags Fukuoka roles in historical and cultural Trade Center, Pasay City on nas has also pledged to support set to open in May 2017 will administrations. By providing November 18-20, 2016. It will the 16 ecotourism provinces Prize feature works by Lani Maestro Eugenio Lopez Foundation a clear explanation of the global be capped by Live to Ride managed by Bantay Kalikasan, and Manuel Ocampo. Cruz is KCh tackles financial literacy, Inc. board member Dr. Ambeth context within which Philip- 2016—A Unity Ride on EDSA the environment arm of ABS- the director/curator of the Mu- Ocampo bagged this year’s Fu- pine history has developed, he on November 20. CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Day at the seum of Contemporary Art and kuoka Prize for Academics for has played an important role science concepts in new offerings Organized by Republik Foundation Inc. Design and has held curatorial his achievements and contribu- in promoting open-minded By Niña de Sagun Brand Communications Inc., “When you ride your bikes, museum: Free positions in the Singapore Art nationalism and international the event is a convergence of you become our fellow war- Museum and the Lopez Mu- THE new episode of Knowl- features basic science concepts “Puno ng Buhay” airs on good crops in “AgriCOOLture.” admission on exchange.” The awarding of the supporters of the cycling in- riors… Thank you for providing seum. As curator from 2001 to edge Channel’s learning series suited for Grade 3 and stars KCh’s curriculum block at 8:20 “MathDali” revolves around the dustry as they send the message opportunities for those who are Oct. 15 27th Fukuoka Prize was held in View the current exhibitions 2005, she pioneered the chang- on financial literacy presents Khalil Ramos, Michelle Vito a.m. and 1:20 p.m. every Mon- story of Robi (played by Robi that biking is the solution to neglected. You should stand Japan on September 16. Exposition and Two Halves of a ing exhibitions of the museum’s the basic concepts of income, and CJ Navato. In 2011, K day, Wednesday and Friday Domingo), a math enthusiast congestion in the main roads of proud that as you ride your Whole for free on October 15 as programming. participants of 10 or more) days and hours are Mondays to savings and consumption for Channel partnered with the until October 14. who helps Igi Boy Flores, Vic Metro Manila. bikes, riding with you are the the Lopez Museum celebrates must be scheduled beforehand. Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Grade 9. Together with Jairus Philippine Tropical Forest Meanwhile, two of KCh’s Robinson III and Joj and Jai At the event, industry ex- people of Bantay Kalikasan,” Cruz named National Museums and Galler- Entrance rates are as follows: a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited Aquino, Sharlene San Pedro Conservation Foundation in 17th-year offerings, “Agri- Agpangan overcome their fear perts will share best practices Bantay Kalikasan program di- ies Month. PH rep to Book a special P60 (Grades 4-8), P80 (Grades access to exhibitions and library and Joaquin Reyes, “Estudyan- developing “Puno ng Buhay” COOLture” and “MathDali,” of math. and ethical standards in riding rector Jen Santos said. There will be guided the- 9 to university level and senior resources by signing up for the tipid” aims to teach the youth to Season 1 to help promote can now be viewed on iWant Episodes of “Puno ng Buhay,” motorbikes or bicycles. Peti- For more info, visit www. Venice Biennale museum tour! matic tours at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., The National Commission Gather your squad and enjoy citizens) and P100 (adults). Lopez Museum membership pro- invest. A collaboration between increased awareness of the en- TV! Join Enchong as he learns “AgriCOOLture” and “Math- tion forms will also be filled ieventsorg.com. KCh and Insular Foundation, vironment among young learn- fish farming, proper handling Dali” will also be uploaded on 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. At 2 p.m., for Culture and the Arts an- Exposition and Two Halves of a The Lopez Museum is at the gram. Members can borrow books “Estudyantipid” airs on October ers. The second season in 2014 of fishing equipment, water KCh’s learning website www. Exposition artists Cian Dayrit, nounced that the country’s rep- Whole via tours crafted specially ground floor, Benpres Building, from the lending section and get 7 at 11:40 a.m. and 4 p.m. was relevant to subjects taken management, selecting and kchonline.ph. Liv Vinluan and Renan Laru- resentative to the 2017 Venice for different audiences and age Exchange Road corner Meralco discounts on lectures, workshops Season 3 of the educational up in the formal and alternative raising stock, and digging up an will tour guests around the Biennale will be Joselina Cruz’s groups. 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Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro Asian Eye offers OFWs and Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, On the trail of the Bonifacio brothers theirBy Charizze Henson families quality eye care column at kahon.

ON its 15th anniversary, Asian record book) and valid Eye Institute offers Filipi- ID. nos working abroad and their Asian Eye vice families easy access to quality president and gen- eye care through its Mabuhay eral manager Alwin OFW promo. Sta. Rosa shares: Open to all overseas Filipino “Hardworking OFWs workers (OFWs) and their de- abroad are proof of pendents, the Mabuhay OFW how truly world-class promo is designed to respond Filipino talent and to the common eye care needs skills are. In turn, The OML Center challenge: of children, adults, diabetics we are committed and seafarers. to making sure that The group takes a souvenir shot in front of It offers 15% discount on the OFWs also receive the Bonifacio Trial House (above); Reveling in Beware or Be +Aware following services: comprehen- world-class care when the breathtaking view from the summit of Mt. sive eye exam for children and they or their families Buntis (right) THE OML Center recently The activity on adults, cataract screening and come to Asian Eye.” put a spin on the usual Walk coping encour- surgery, LASIK screening and This promo is also BASED on Philippine history, We decided to trek Mt. Buntis summit, which somewhat drains Lady of the Assumption Parish. the Talk agenda. aged them to try surgery, diabetic eye screening focused on promoting upon being convicted of sedition first, walking along Col. Infante you due to its steepness. The church, declared a national Together with hosts First handling a fire and seafarer’s screening. good eye health. and treason, Andres Bonifacio Street then turning right to an Around 11 a.m., we arrived cultural treasure or NCT, was Philippine Holdings Corpo- extinguisher on- To enjoy the discount, pa- Sta. Rosa adds: and his brother Procopio were unnamed street. at the summit of Mt. Buntis. It first constructed by the Jesuits in tients will simply need to “Eye care is often a low prior- tive about eye care so that they  Very Easy ration, First Philippine Re- site.  executed on May 10, 1897 at The route featured a stream was a breathtaking view, with Mt. 1618 under the patronage of the present proof of overseas em- ity of Filipinos, but so many can continue to be productive Easy alty Corporation, First Philec For long-term  Medium either Mt. Buntis or Mt. Nagpa- with lots of trees in the distance; Hagdan in the distance. Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion. and Third Generation Hold- adaptation strate- ployment (POEA- approved jobs—from construction work- and achieve their goals in life.”  Hard tong in Cavite. past a concrete stairway is a small Upon descending, we rode tri- A new church was constructed ings Corporation, the center gies, unplugging contract of employment, cer- ers to hotel front liners and of- The Mabuhay OFW promo We boarded a Maragondon- community. In a few more min- cycles to Lolo Claro’s Restaurant from 1630 to 1633, but was later launched the Beware or Be appliances is a tificate of employment or con- fice workers—depend on hav- runs from September 1, 2016 to bound bus at the Uniwide Coast- utes, lo and behold—the Kaingin along Governor’s Drive. Their demolished to prevent it from +Aware: Disaster Challenge, highly recom- tract worker stamp on Philip- ing clear vision. We hope to August 31, 2017. For more info, al Mall in Parañaque at 7:20 a.m. Hanging Bridge. Yes, in order to fried chicken was delicious! becoming a Dutch fortress. The a set of quizzical activities mended practice. You not only The Emergency Prepared- pine passport/seaman’s service encourage OFWs to be proac- call 898-2020. Just before 9 a.m., we alighted visit the mountain, you have to We headed to our next desti- current stone church was con- meant to challenge one’s prevent fires, you actually save ness and Disaster Response Answer to SEPTEMBER puzzle at the Maragondon Elementary cross this swaying bridge. nation, the Bonifacio Shrine at structed in 1714. awareness of and preparedness on electricity. unit of EDC headed by Dr. Ted transmission of Zika virus is also Solution, tips and School along Governor’s Drive The trek to the foot of Mt. Bun- Mt. Nagpatong, via a tricycle ride Trudging along Col. E. Riego for disasters. The team that got the highest Esguerra recommends keeping Zika 101 possible. Other modes of trans- computer program and walked to the Maragondon tis was mostly rocks and stream back to the town proper. de Dios Street and turning left at About 200 walkers in 40 score for the fire challenge was your hands free to grab hold mission are being investigated. available at municipal hall to register for the crossings. We rested before tack- We walked to the Maragon- a narrow street, we were greeted teams participated in the chal- a group from Asian Eye Insti- of objects or structures that can ZIKA virus is a mosquito- Diagnosis www.sudoku.com tour and meet our guide. ling the 20-minute assault on the don Parochial School and Our by another hanging bridge, the lenge. They were made to think tute. help you keep your balance dur- borne flavivirus that was first Infection with Zika virus Pinagsanhan Hanging Bridge. about the disaster and three Typhoons ing an earthquake. identified in Uganda in 1947 may be suspected based on Eats Upon crossing to the other side, types of responses recommend- To better prepare for ty- For the adaptation activity, in monkeys through a network symptoms and recent history of we rode tricycles to Mt. Nagpa- ed: preparedness, coping and phoons, it’s best to familiarize the questions were fairly easy, that monitored yellow fever. It travel. A diagnosis of Zika virus tong. adaptation. yourself with the rainfall warn- but some were not able to fol- was later identified in humans infection can only be confirmed derly. Travelers and those living Since the roads were not that Fire ing advisory of Pagasa. low instructions: “cross out the in 1952 in Uganda and the through laboratory tests on in affected areas should take ba- well-paved, we alighted at a sup- The activity on preparedness In flooding situations where wrong answer.” When in stress- United Republic of Tanzania. blood or other body fluids, such sic precautions to protect them- posed jump-off as the tricycles for fires challenged partici- there is danger of being sub- ful situations, stay alert! The first large outbreak of as urine, saliva or semen. selves from mosquito bites. could not go further. The drivers pants to know the emergency merged in water, items that may For the challenge, the team disease caused by Zika infection Treatment It is important to cover, empty Monster treats decided to wait while we visited numbers of the Philippine Red help you keep afloat include from ABS-CBN got the high- was reported from the Island of Zika virus disease is usually mild or clean potential mosquito breed- IN need of a “treat” for the neighbor’s egg and extracts together. remove more dough from the fridge to the Bonifacio Shrine. Cross, the National Disaster empty plastic water bottles and est score. Yap in 2007. In July 2015 Brazil and requires no specific treatment. ing sites in and around houses. cute but pesky kids? Exact revenge dur- 2. In another mixing bowl, combine make more fingers. After a 30-minute walk across Risk Reduction and Manage- food containers. It is most ef- The last activity asked- par reported an association between People sick with Zika virus should For regions with active trans- ing the village Halloween party with flour, baking powder and salt. 11. When cookies are done, remove Dracula’s Blood Punch a vast grassy area we reached the ment Council, Bureau of Fire fective if you can tie them up or ticipants to assemble a virtual Zika virus infection and Guil- get plenty of rest, drink enough mission of Zika virus, all people some gross (but good) refreshments. 3. Beat dry ingredients into butter mix- from oven and let cool for three min- Ingredients: 2 l cherry juice; peel from 3 gates of the shrine at 4 p.m. Protection and the Philippine stuff them into a backpack. go bag. Using the points they lain-Barré syndrome. In Oc- fluids and treat pain and fever with with Zika virus infection and Boo! ture, then cover bowl and refrigerate for utes. oranges, pared with a vegetable peeler; The Bonifacio Shrine, located National Police. The “everyday carry” or EDC earned from the previous ques- tober 2015 Brazil reported an common medicines. If symptoms their sexual partners (particularly 30 minutes. 12. Carefully lift up almond from each 1 thumb-sized red chili, pierced a few at Mt. Nagpatong in Maragon- habit can be applied not only tions, they selected photos of association between Zika virus worsen, they should seek medical pregnant women) should receive 4. Preheat oven to 325ºF; finger and squeeze some red decorating times but left whole; 3 cinnamon sticks; don, is where the life of the Boni- Sports & Wellness to typhoons but to any disaster items (which were given point infection and microcephaly. care and advice. There is currently information about the risks of have cookie sheets, lined gel onto nail bed, then press almond 10 cloves; 6 slices ginger; and Dracula’s facio brothers ended. calendar situation. The top five items you equivalents) that should go into Signs and symptoms no vaccine available. sexual transmission of Zika virus. with parchment paper, back into place; the red gel will creepily fangs sweets, to serve, optional Back at the Maragondon mu- OCTOBER should consider always having a go bag. The incubation period of Zika Prevention WHO recommends that sexually ready. ooze out. Procedure: nicipal hall, we refreshed our- 16: Eggciting Adventure in your bag are a whistle, flash- The best-assembled go bag virus disease is not clear, but Protection against mosquito active men and women be cor- 5. Remove only 1/4 of the 13. Transfer to a rack and let cool com- 1. Tip the cherry juice, orange peel, chili, selves and paid our guide. Family Fun Run, 500m/1K/ light, water, first aid kit and bis- was by a group from First Bal- is likely to be a few days. The bites is a key measure to prevent rectly counseled and offered a full dough from refrigerator; pletely. cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger into Since we left the hall around 3K/5K/10K (SM MOA, cuits. four, whose members took into symptoms are similar to other Zika virus infection. This can be range of contraceptive methods measure out heaping tea- a large saucepan. Simmer 5:30 p.m., we were not able to Pasay), 5:45am. Fee: P250- Getting the highest score for consideration the number of arbovirus infections such as den- done by wearing clothes (prefer- to be able to make an informed spoonfuls and shape into for 5 minutes, then turn enter the Bonifacio Trial House, P600. Register at goorahna. the typhoon challenge was the individuals on the team. 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Press an almond firmly then chill for at least 4 Bonifacio brothers were charged run2016/register ergy Development Corporation four flashlights, four bottles of joint pain, malaise and headache. using physical barriers such as prevent possible adverse preg- into the end of each “finger” hours, or up to two days— with treason and sedition on May 29: Color Manila Costume (EDC). water, four first aid kits and two These symptoms are usually mild window screens or closing doors nancy and fetal outcomes. to make the fingernail. the longer you leave it the 4, 1897 and sentenced to death Run, Earthquake whistles—which also happened and last for 2-7 days. and windows; sleeping under For regions with no ac- 7. Below the almond and at more intense the flavors. If on May 6, 1897. 500m/3K/5K (Filinvest Transmission City, Alabang), 7pm. Fee: To prepare for an earthquake, to be top priority items. mosquito nets; and using insect tive transmission of Zika virus, Witchy-Poo Fingers the opposite end of the finger, press in serving to young children, We photographed ourselves P950-P1,200. Visit www. familiarize yourself with your The other Beware or Be Zika virus is primarily trans- repellent containing DEET, WHO recommends practicing Ingredients: 1 c unsalted butter, soft- dough to create knuckle halfway down; take the chili out after a outside the structure and walked colormanilarun.com surroundings so you know the +Aware winners were First Bal- mitted to people through the IR3535 or icaridin according to safer sex or abstinence for a pe- ened; 1 c icing sugar (sift through a using the back of a table knife, make in- few hours. to Governor’s Drive to catch a 30: Li-Ning Manila Run, safe places. 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