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Total revenues Net income attributable to equity First Gen recurring net income holders of the parent company First Gen-PREHC PLP remembered 2016 2017 % change 2016 2017 % change slightly lower at $84M FIRST Gen Corporation re- ty increased to $851 million for tal consolidated revenues (see tender offer agreement ABS-CBN P20.990B P19.344B -8 P2.273B P1.455B -36 ported recurring net income the first half of 2017 compared related story). By Joel Gaborni EDC P17.005B P17.747B +4 P4.923B P4.615B -6 at midyear review attributable to equity holders to $804 million for the same The 132-MW Pantabangan- By Carla Paras-Sison First Gen $804.311M $850.935M +6 $113.009M $57.993M -49 of the parent of $84 million for period last year. Masiway hydroelectric plants’ FPH P44.142B P51.482B +17 P3.512B P2.516B -28 the first semester of 2017. This The natural gas portfolio ac- revenues decreased by 32% to LOPEZ Group chairman Marcos time was about. We Lopez Holdings P44.142B P51.482B +17 P2.668B P1.763B -34 was moderately lower by 4% counted for $490 million, or 58% $22 million, or 3% of First Gen’s Manuel M. Lopez (MML) would do well to emulate her Rock P4.331B P6.754B +56 P705.2M P1.036B +47 compared to the $87 million it of First Gen’s total consolidated total consolidated revenues. As paid tribute to his sister, the late in the way she lived the Lopez earned last year. The company’s revenues. Their revenues were expected, FG Hydro registered Presentacion L. Psinakis (PLP), Values, especially integrity, or merchant power plants par- 11% higher for the first semester a decline in revenues of $11 who was chair of the family- doing as we say and saying as tially recovered from the losses of 2017 mainly due to the fresh million for the first semester of owned Lopez Inc. when she we do.” Recurring net incomes stable reported in the first quarter contributions of the 97-MW 2017 upon the expiry of its an- passed away on July 25, 2017. Traversing dual tracks Despite lower attributable in- of 2017. FPH and Energy De- on-year. Meanwhile, higher pre- with higher electricity prices at Avion Peaking Power Plant and cillary service contract in Feb- Lopez Inc. is majority owner In the same meeting, FPH comes, First Philippine Hold- velopment Corporation posted sales and the substantial com- the Wholesale Electricity Spot the 420-MW San Gabriel Flex ruary 2017. Consequently, the of Lopez Holdings Corpora- chairman and chief execu- ings Corporation (FPH) and increases in attributable RNI of pletion of The Proscenium led to Market in the second quarter. Plant, though partially offset by recurring attributable earnings tion and is the ultimate parent tive officer Federico R. Lopez associates posted stable attrib- 23% and 11%, respectively. First higher earnings from residential The company’s attributable the lower combined dispatch contribution of FG Hydro was company of First Philippine (FRL) told executives about utable recurring net incomes Gen Corporation’s RNI for the development for Rockwell Land net income for the first semes- of the 1,000-MW Santa Rita lower by $4 million at $7 million Holdings Corporation (FPH) the need for Lopez Group (RNIs) for the first six months period was only 4% lower year- Corporation. (CPS) ter of 2017 was $58 million. At- and the 500-MW San Lorenzo in the first six months of 2017. and ABS-CBN Corporation, companies to plan along “dual tributable net income was low- power plants at 69% in the first “As one-off events like the among others. tracks.” er than recurring net income by semester of 2017 versus 84% in Batangas and Leyte earth- Speaking to top executives The first track is to man- Lopez Holdings attributable $26 million due to the one-time 2016. quakes affect our revenues this and senior officers at the mid- age core businesses well and effect of the break funding costs The total recurring earnings year, our power plants have year performance review on to continue sustaining innova- incurred as a result of the $500- contribution from First Gen’s proven resilient by finding ways August 23, MML called PLP tions, which entails “listening First Gen chairman Federico R. Lopez (3rd from left) and Macquarie senior managing director David Luboff (2nd netBy Carla Paras-Sison income at P1.763B million refinancing of Santa natural gas portfolio decreased to deliver power to consumers “a very devoted housewife to the needs of existing markets Rita’s long-term debt in May by $11 million to $48 million in despite these trying events. We from left) shake hands after announcing the tender offer agreement between First Gen and PREHC. Flanking them to her children and her hus- and creating products for their Lopez Group chairman Manuel M. are Energy Development Corporation president Richard Tantoco (left) and First Gen president Giles Puno (right) LOPEZ Holdings Corporation Associate First Philippine consolidated recurring net in- 2017 as well as the premium the first half of 2017 due to lesser look forward to a better second band.” current and future needs.” FRL Lopez reported P1.763 billion in net Holdings Corporation (FPH) come increased by 14% due paid for Energy Development volumes of power sold year-to- half as initiatives like our debt He added: “Unknown to said companies should continue income attributable to equity posted a 28% decrease in net in- to higher profits from energy, Corporation’s (EDC) partial date. San Gabriel did not operate reduction program, the EDC FIRST Gen Corporation and tion (EDC), representing ap- tender offer, the bidder will be many, she was a freedom fighter to manage costs smartly, attend Disrupting innovations “cre- holders of the parent for the first come attributable to equity hold- real estate and manufacturing buyback of its dollar-denomi- during the 20-day Malampaya tender offer of Macquarie and Macquarie Infrastructure and proximately 23.5% to 31.7% of indirectly held by a consortium who fought for democracy dur- to regulatory issues and inno- ate new markets distinct from six months of 2017. This is 34% ers of the parent. FPH booked units. nated bond, among others. All outage in February, while all of GIC of Singapore, and the Real Assets (MIRA) recently an- EDC’s total outstanding voting of investors comprising funds ing the martial law years from vate on digital platforms. the mainstream and which are lower than the P2.668 billion in one-off losses totaling P1.0 billion Meanwhile, investee ABS- these initiatives are in line with the gas plants temporarily halted contracting of San Gabriel’s nounced a tender offer agreement shares. managed by MIRA and Arran the 1970s to the 1980s up to The second track is to “sys- likely unknowable in the early net income attributable to equi- related to the debt extinguishment CBN Corporation registered the company’s program to de- operations due to the earthquake output fall into place. This is a between First Gen and Philip- First Gen benefits by agreeing Investment Pte. Ltd., an affili- the EDSA Revolution. They tematically find and build - dis days of the concept.” ty holders of the parent reported of its operating units in 1H2017, a 41% decrease in net income leverage and reduce its foreign that hit Batangas in April. positive period of transforma- pines Renewable Energy Hold- to participate in the offer by ten- ate of GIC. (Psinakis family) lived in ex- ruptive growth engines…al- FRL said the Lopez Group’s in the first half of 2016, on ac- while it booked P1.3 billion liqui- during the period. ABS-CBN currency debt exposure. EDC’s geothermal, wind tion for the company,” First ings Corporation (PREHC). dering 10.6% of total outstand- MIRA is a unit of the Mac- ile in the US. And she gave up lowing iterative and emergent core businesses have grown count primarily of one-off losses dated damages from a contractor airtime revenues decreased by First Gen’s consolidated rev- and solar revenues accounted Gen president and COO Giles Under the agreement, PRE- ing common shares in EDC, quarie Group of Australia and is her material wealth to help the strategy to flourish, learn through sustaining innovation and the absence of one-off gains in 1H2016. The absence of such 21% while total costs and ex- enues from the sale of electrici- for $333 million, or 39% of to- Puno said. HC as the bidder agrees to subject to scale-back provisions the world’s largest infrastructure Movement for a Free Philip- quickly from small mistakes for decades. However, disrupt- at its associate. one-off gain, higher finance costs penses decreased by 2%. acquire, through a tender offer, under applicable regulations. asset manager with more than pines (MFP), which was head- and pivot quickly toward delib- ing innovations affect the way Unaudited consolidated rev- and unfavorable forex movement As of June 30, 2017, Lopez EDC attributable recurring net income up by 11% a minimum of 6.6 billion com- This sale will deliver proceeds 20 years’ experience. GIC is the ed by Raul Manglapus. She erate strategy execution once a markets move and may destroy enues increased by 17% year- led to the lower income. Holdings owned 46% of FPH mon shares up to a maximum of approximately P14 billion to sovereign wealth fund of Singa- sold even the jewelry that my viable business model is found.” vulnerable businesses. on-year to P51.482 billion Excluding forex and other and 56% economic interest in ENERGY Development Cor- “1H2017 results confirm loss from the early redemption of 8.9 billion common shares of First Gen. pore with well over $100 billion mother gave her, and even the from P44.142 billion. nonrecurring items, FPH’s ABS-CBN. poration (EDC) reported a con- progress EDC has made in of a portion of the company’s US Energy Development Corpora- Upon the completion of the in assets under management. paintings that my father gave Promos & offers solidated recurring net income boosting cash generation and dollar-denominated bonds partly her. She sold these to help the FPH attributable recurring net income jumps 23% attributable to equity holders of in delivering financial predict- offset by higher revenues mainly movement.” the parent of P5.2 billion for the ability to investors by address- from Unified Leyte and the Bac- The MFP was a US-based Get exclusive Kapamilya cable FOR the six months ended The growth was driven by the account of the parent’s share in first half of 2017, or 11% higher ing the uncontracted portion of man power plants. ABS-CBN still nationwide organization of Filipinos and channels on SKYdirect! June 30, 2017, First Philippine stronger recurring earnings one-off losses related to the First than the P4.7 billion posted dur- its Bacman power plants and by “Earnings growth was strong concerned Americans that cam- SKY introduces Kapamilya 99, a SKYdirect prepaid plan that Holdings Corporation (FPH) from the energy, real estate and Gen group’s debt prepayment, ing the same period last year. undertaking an extensive asset during the first half of the year, paigned to end the oppressive exclusively features ABS-CBN channels for P99 a month. By Kane Choa posted an attributable recur- manufacturing sectors. the absence of liquidated damag- Consolidated revenues reached reliability program for the Leyte but will likely become moder- ratings front-runner dictatorship and restore democ- Among these channels are , DZMM TeleRadyo, ring net income of P3.3 billion, Net income attributable to es received from San Gabriel last P17.7 billion in 1H2017, up by power plants,” EDC chief finan- ate for the second half of 2017 racy in the during ANC, , Jeepney TV, TAG, Lifestyle, S+A HD, CineMo, higher by P626 million or 23% FPH decreased to P2.5 billion year and the unfavorable forex P0.7 billion or 4%, from the P17.0 cial officer Nestor Vasay stated. following the magnitude 6.5 dia uses a nationwide panel size (32.5%), “” the Marcos regime. PLP’s late Yey, ABS-CBN Regional Channel and Knowledge Chan- versus last year’s P2.7 billion. from last year’s P3.5 billion on movements during the period. billion in 1H2016. The increase Inclusive of nonrecurring earthquake that struck the is- of 2,610 urban and rural homes (28.1%), “MMK” (27.4%), husband, Steve Psinakis, helped nel. Kapamilya 99 also includes PTV4, INC, UnTV, ZoeTV, was driven primarily by higher items, consolidated net income land of Leyte last July 6. We, that represent 100% of the total “Wildflower” (25.3%), “Home set up MFP chapters across the EWTN, SKYdirect Freeview, on SKY PPV and energy sales volumes booked by attributable to equity holders of however, remain steadfast and Philippine TV viewing popula- Sweetie Home” (24.9%) and US. the Aquarium Channel. To subscribe to SKYdirect, text SKY to ABS-CBN reports P1.2-B net income the Unified Leyte Plants and the the parent stood at P4.6 billion, have exerted efforts to expedite tion. “Goin’ Bulilit” (22.7%). By Kane Choa “They were not only joining 23668. For more information, visit mysky.com.ph/skydirect. reduction in the Bacman Plants’ 6% lower than the P4.9 billion in the return to service of the gen- ABS-CBN’s prime time ABS-CBN kept viewers pro-democracy rallies on the ABS-CBN Corporation re- The company ended the first by 9% to P4.6 billion driven by exposure to the electricity markets 2016. The decline was primarily erating capacity of the Leyte block also kept its stronghold glued to its morning block and streets, but they also did lob- Livestream HBO channels ported P19.3 billion consoli- half of 2017 with 3.2 million the continued increase in our following the increased propor- driven by higher operating ex- plants back to its pre-earth- of the nationwide lead as it afternoon block that registered bying with friendly members dated revenue for the first six ABS-CBN TVplus digital TV broadband and DTH [direct- tion of contracted energy sales. pense, forex losses on loans and quake levels,” Vasay said. scored an average audience average audience shares of 40% of the US Congress and Sen- with One SKY Premium months of 2017, bringing its boxes sold since the service was to-home] subscribers.” share of 50%, 19 points higher and 43%, respectively, compared ate. They called attention to One SKY Premium subscribers can now livestream HBO net income to P1.2 billion. launched in 2015. As of end-June 2017, SKY than GMA’s 31%. to GMA’s 30% and 38%. the human rights violations in channels—HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family and HBO ABS-CBN chief financial of- Cerrado said: “Our progress had over one million subscribers. Oakwood Premier chooses SKYBIZ “FPJ’s ” still In the noontime block, ABS- our country at the time…their Hits—on the HBO GO app. The latest update of HBO’s ficer (CFO) Aldrin Cerrado said: with the DTT [digital terres- Star Cinema generated over holds the top position as the CBN’s audience share slightly house in San Francisco was video-on-demand app gives users unlimited access to content as content and connectivity partner on the four premier channels in real time. Subscription to this “As expected, our second-quarter trial television] initiative has P1.2 billion in revenues during By Ralph Remolano most watched program in the climbed to 46% from the previ- even raided by the FBI, the earnings performance was stron- also been evident in its ratings the first half. KidZania wel- ABS-CBN once again drew country with a national TV rat- ous month’s 44%, while GMA’s police and sheriff ’s deputies streaming service is free to subscribers of One SKY Premium plans 2999 and 3999, SKYcable HD plans 1799 and 1999, as ger than our first quarter, and we performance. Cinemo and Yey! comed over 148,000 visitors OAKWOOD Premier Joy-Nos- Customers can watch their SKYBIZ aims to build busi- more viewers in August com- ing of 38.6%. dipped to 35% from 39%. sometime in December 1981,” well as those who availed of Select packs HD30 and HD40. are particularly pleased to have channels have more than dou- since the beginning of the year talg Center , one of the preferred shows through a nesses better by providing ultimate pared to its rival TV networks, It was followed by the Phil- The Kapamilya network MML said. Subscribers of SKYcable digital plans whose channel lineups been able to control overall costs bled their audience shares to 2% and is expected to do even bet- most established hotels in Or- wide variety of news, sports content and reliable connectiv- remaining unbeatable nation- ippine adaptation of talent- kept its total day lead in other MML said he wished more include HBO or HBO HD may subscribe to HBO GO for for the first half of the year.” and 1%, respectively, compared ter in the second half. O Shop- tigas Center, has partnered with and international channels ity supported by its client-centric wide with an average audience variety-talk show “Little Big areas such as Total Luzon as it of the younger officers and staff P300 per month while subscribers of other One SKY Premi- Based on Kantar Media TV to the same period last year.” ping generated P435 million in SKYBIZ in providing content through SKYBIZ Hotel 24/7 after-sales service. share of 46% versus GMA’s Shots,” which recorded 35.9%. hit 42% versus GMA’s 35%, in members of the Lopez Group um plans may avail of HBO GO for only P150 per month. audience measurement, ABS- ABS-CBN Group CFO sales for the first six months of and connectivity to its customers. Enterprise while enjoying To know more about SKY- 33%, according to data from The other top-rating ABS- Total Visayas with 55% versus would get to know PLP. For more information on subscription options, visit mysky. CBN continues to dominate Ron Valdueza noted: “We are 2017. Clients can now “double their uninterrupted internet con- BIZ products and services for Kantar Media. CBN programs that made it to GMA’s 26% and in Total Min- “Talk about her to the mil- com.ph/hbogo. the national TV ratings cover- also pleased with the financial As of end-June 2017, to- fun experience” at Oakwood nection for entertainment, pay TV, enterprise fiber broad- Multinational audience mea- August’s top 10 are “La Luna danao with 54% versus GMA’s lennials, who do not even know ing urban and rural homes with and operating results of our tal assets and equity stood at through SKYBIZ’s superior pro- leisure and business transac- band and managed Wi-Fi ser- surement provider Kantar Me- Sangre” (33.7%), “TV Patrol” 29%. what martial law during the an overall audience share of subsidiaries during the first half P72.2 billion and P32.0 billion, gramming content and seamless tions using SKYBIZ FIBER vice, call 449-9349 or visit sky- 50.7% during the first half. of the year. SKY’s revenue grew respectively. broadband connectivity. DIRECT. biz.com.ph. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink September 2017 Councils Lopezlink September 2017  couch potato treats ‘The Promise of Forever’ HR Updates Paulo, Ritz, Ejay use love to give 11 mark milestones in 2017 Lopez Service Awards ELEVEN kapamilya were fet- By Kane Choa ed for their unstinting service new meaning to eternal life to their respective companies during the 2017 Lopez Service TIME will stop for viewers as But Sophia’s lover Philip (Ejay Awards: Parangal Kay PLP held they witness the tale of a love that Falcon) is out to make sure that at 8 Rockwell in Makati. is cursed by fate in “The Promise of Sophia and Nicolas do not end up The August 4 ceremony also Forever” on ABS-CBN’s Kapami- together. Also putting their lives in served as a tribute to Presen- lya Gold. danger is Marlon (Tonton Gutier- tacion L. Psinakis or PLP, who Get to know Nicolas (Paulo rez), a man with a mission. passed away on July 25, 2017. Avelino), an immortal man who “The Promise of Forever” will show Lopez Inc. senior executive Who will survive in ‘The avoids falling in love so he will not viewers some of the best and most vice president Benjamin R. Lopez Better Half ’? feel the pain of losing his loved scenic sights in Europe. Also bring- (BRL) read the opening remarks Viewers can feel the suspense as “The Better ones over and over again. ing more excitement to the series in behalf of ABS-CBN chairman Half ” approaches its finale, with fans speculating Meanwhile, thankful for a sec- is the cast that includes Cherry Pie Eugenio Lopez III. The “Tribute about the fates of Camille (), ond shot at life, Sophia (Ritz Azul) Picache, Amy Austria, Benjie Paras, to Tita Presy” revisited the life of Marco (Carlo Aquino), Rafael ( JC de Vera) and considers the man who saved her , Ynna Asistio and Nico the Lopez Inc. chair, an outspoken Members of the Lopez family, led by Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and chairman Manuel M. Lopez, toast the awardees Bianca (Denise Laurel) in the remaining days as her inspiration. Antonio. It is under the direction of activist who had dedicated much of the Kapamilya series. Will Camille get the After several years, their paths Darnel Villaflor and Hannah Espia. of her life to championing the life she aspires for with Rafael? How can Marco cross once again. Because of Nico- “The Promise of Forever” will cause of education for the youth. protect Camille from danger? Will they all fall las’ resemblance to the man who air on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Lopez Holdings chairman into Bianca’s trap? Don’t miss the all-or-nothing saved her life, Sophia tries to dis- HD (SKYcable Ch. 167) starting L-R: , Ritz Azul and Manuel M. Lopez delivered the finale of“The Better Half,” after “Pusong Ligaw” on cover his past. September 11. evening’s inspirational message, ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD. calling on those present to emu- late the life of PLP, who fought Push Awards 2017 for freedom with integrity and Watch ‘The X Factor with passion. UK’ finale live! Fans drum up support for Kapamilya digital idols Mary Jane Pagkalinawan SKY and RTL and Edsel Sanchez were the CBS Entertain- leads all nomi- ries, while Enrique and James are ( and Daniel Pa- longest-serving awardees in this ment will send nees with nominations in the in the Push Male Celebrity and dilla), “McLisse” ( year’s batch, having been with one subscriber Push Female Celebrity, Celebrity Push Male TV Performance of the and Elisse Joson, and “MayWard” Lopez Inc. for 25 years. and a companion Traveler of the Year #TravelGoals, Year categories. ( and Edward Yiessa Borbon and Ma. Ze- to watch the fina- Celebrity Fitspiration of the Year Liza and Enrique are also rec- Barber). naida Ibañez were recognized le of “The X Factor #FitnessGoals and Celebrity Fash- ognized in the Female and Male Daniel, Kathryn, Elisse, Karla for their 10 years and five years Benjamin R. Lopez (center) was specially cited for his 10 years of service as INAEC president; Lopez Service Awards honorees and guests gather for a class photo UK” in London ionista of the Year #OOTDGoals Movie Performance of the Year Estrada and , mean- of service to Lopez Holdings in December! The categories. category, while Nadine and James while, have three nominations each. Corporation, respectively. tion Inc.—Roger Agaton, Jose Also five-year award- Ampong, Glenn Perez and 10 years of service to INAEC emeritus Oscar M. Lopez led contest is open to , , are in the running to be named This year’s Push Awards win- Four five-year awardees rep- Carlos Campos, Monica Tan ees were INAEC Aviation Dennis Silvestre. BRL re- as president. the toast to the awardees to SKY subscribers and Celebrity Traveler of the Year ners will be awarded in “ASAP resented Lopez Group Founda- and Angela L. Guingona. Corporation’s Aldi Dexter ceived special recognition for Lopez Group chairman close the program. with RTL CBS Entertainment in their channel also nabbed four nominations #TravelGoals. Chillout” on October 15. lineup. Interested participants should go to www. FANS have started drumming up each. Liza and Nadine are both “LizQuen” and “JaDine” also To vote and see the complete mysky.com.ph/xfactoruk and say why they want support for their Kapamilya digital competing in the Push Female have joint nominations in the Push list of nominees, log on to PushA- Special Feature to watch the “The X Factor UK” live. Deadline for idols with the voting in this year’s Celebrity and Push Female TV Group/Tandem category, where wards.com. Voting ends on Sep- Our very own entries is on October 15, 2017. The winner will be PUSH Awards in full swing. Performance of the Year catego- they are challenged by “KathNiel” tember 24. (K. Choa) Palma conferred UP CMC’s highest honor From ABS-CBN Global announced on October 22. with Tina Palma” and were awarded Chevening Checkout+: The simplest and Jamie marks 3 decades in music with tribute album, concert “The World Tonight” scholarships by the British ‘Dolce Amore’ spreads ’s three-decade mu- Quinto, , Erik Meanwhile, joining Jamie in on ANC, received government. the award in a formal They are set to leave for the personalized way to send EGCs sweetness on Jeepney TV sical journey will be honored in a Santos and have her anniversary concert are some of By Nerissa Fernandez Relive the tribute album, “Hey It’s Me, Jamie!,” recorded Jamie’s most unforget- the singers from her album—Jona, ceremony held at the United Kingdom to further university’s Diliman develop their craft after being sweetness a compilation of her table songs and compositions, Bailey and Janella. Pinky Amador, THE gift card has become and secure way for Filipinos “The beauty of Check- campus. named among the 27 Cheve- of young biggest hits that will be available paying homage to her 30th anni- Ito Rapadas, Jenine Desiderio, so popular and entrenched as abroad to send EGCs to their out+ is that it is simple, in- The former pro- ning scholars for 2017. love in for the first time at her concert versary in the business as a singer Bimbo Cerrudo, Jason Zamora, a go-to gift for holidays and beneficiaries in the Philip- stant and convenient to both gram director of Ban- Zambrano will go to the ABS- with the same title happening at and songwriter. Joshua Zamora and Klarisse de special occasions. Moreover, pines,” said Tolentino. “It of- the giver and receiver espe- tay Bata 163 was cited Royal Holloway, University of CBN se- the Music Museum on September The former“Miss Saigon” actress Guzman also have exciting special this growing preference by the fers a variety of products and cially with the ever-increas- for her contributions London to study documen- ries “Dolce 8. also recorded a track, titled “Thank numbers. consumer market for physi- services from Philippine-based ing consumer connectivity to improve the Philip- tary by practice. No stranger A m o r e ” , Ylona Gar- You,” especially for the album. For tickets to the “Hey It’s Me, cal gift cards is accompanied establishments which overseas through the ubiquitous mo- pine media in her over to producing documentaries, with Liza cia, , Morisette, JC The “Hey It’s Me, Jamie!” album Jamie!” concert, call TicketWorld by a rise in the popularity of Filipinos can choose from as bile gadgets,” said Tolentino. ABS-CBN News anchor and former Bantay 40 years in the indus- the 34-year- old reporter is Soberano Santos, Juris, , Jona, will be available in record stores at 891-9999 or Music Museum at digital/electronic gift cards or gifts or presents to their loved “And far from the previ- Bata program director Tina Monzon Palma try. fresh from covering the war and En- , Angeline nationwide after her show. 721-6726. EGCs. ones in the homeland.” ous image of gift cards as a receives the Gawad Plaridel from UP The Gawad Pla- in Marawi. She also shared her rique Gil ABS-CBN Global Busi- How does it work? The thoughtless, impersonal gift, officials ridel is conferred experiences and accounts in as it premieres on cable television! 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Universidad de Barcelona and him from business development It was on this basis that the London Graduate School of to construction (1987-1989) Asian Eye raised new capital Business Studies of the University to manufacturing (1992-1993) in 2016 and became a sub- of London (Master of Science in to tollway project development sidiary of FPH which either Business Administration), Liboro (1995-1998), back to business bought out or diluted the stake moved back to the Philippines in development, back to construc- of minority shareholders. 1979. He had spent seven years tion (2004-2007) and then Asian If Asian Eye is successful abroad, four of them working for Eye (since 2007), concurrent in its foray into the mid- an American bank in London. with being program director of market, then Liboro believes He was immediately recruited the Lopez Achievement Awards it will be relevant not only L-R: The Asian Eye Trinoma clinic; the EyeSite St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center Batangas surgery center; and during the Asian Eye company outing in Batangas into the Strategic Business or LAA (since 2001). It was his to its parent firm in terms of Group of First Philippine Hold- team that did the research for its revenue contribution, but ings Corporation (FPH), which business excellence frameworks more so to its patients who with nine clinics in Metro Ma- educated specialists. With this Newest treatments signs of sight-threatening eye of the six satellite clinics can do “For many years, Asian Eye Asian Eye... was then in expansion mode. from 1999 to 2000 that became will receive quality eye care nila and the Calabarzon area. growth, Asian Eye was able to Asian Eye is also one of problems. comprehensive eye exams and had been seeing many patients from page 1 “That period prior to the as- the basis for the LAA. and treatments that they can An expansion rollout saw form teams that subspecialize the most progressive centers “EyeScan has minimal cost diagnostic tests, after which who needed eye care treatment sassination of Senator (Benigno) From 2007 to 2010, Liboro afford. With Asian Eye Institute the institute opening six clin- in a host of disciplines—uveitis, of its kind. It was the first to but has significant impact on patients who were diagnosed but had financial difficulties that covering all the bases, from ics—independently and with pediatric ophthalmology and bring the newest technologies society. Through EyeScan, we with a condition and needing kept them from getting the help eye exams to diagnostic tests to different healthcare providers strabismus, among others—to and treatments to the Philip- can reach out to more patients, of surgeries shall be referred to they needed. EyeSite is able to surgeries, there is no reason to as partners—in the last four support sustainability of prac- pines, such as the Supracor create awareness about the one of the surgical centers. offer services that address the relegate eye care to the bottom years. These include a satellite tice and knowledge transfers laser treatment for presbyopia, different eye problems and “The ecosystem setup en- more common eye conditions of one’s list of priorities any- clinic at Commercenter Ala- among doctors. In some situa- VICTUS Femtolaser cataract encourage them to take charge ables us to catch a wider net of at rates that are 30% to 40% less Benjamin Liboro: more. bang, Asian Eye Vision Cen- tions, two to three doctors can surgery and EyeScan. of their eye health,” says Asian individuals; the spread makes than Asian Eye,” Liboro notes. As Asian Eye strives to ter in Makati, Family Vision team up and work together in In fact, the introduction Eye president Benjamin K. our clinics more accessible to Ladderized optometry shine a light on the importance Center at the UP Town Center, treating patients with compli- of the EyeScan prescreening Liboro of the 15-minute pro- patients. On the other hand, it programs of eye care, it continues to ex- EyeSite surgery centers in Sto. cated cases. service in 2015 is one of the cedure. makes the surgical center opera- Recently, Asian Eye set Preserving a legacy pand to different locations in Tomas, Batangas and Quezon Meanwhile, the comple- highlights of the institute’s 16- Eye care ecosystem tion more efficient,” Liboro says. up the integrated ladderized order to reach out and educate City, and an EyeSite optical ment of support staff has grown year history. EyeScan is at the center of Another watershed moment optometry programs of South- ASIAN Eye Institute president partner institutions bodes well Aquino in 1983 was quite inter- and then Asian Eye general Relevant, permanent more Filipinos. shop inside First Philippine from 52 to 170 individuals, EyeScan uses an innovative what is envisioned to be an eye came with the sub-brand Eye- western University in Cebu Benjamin K. Liboro believes for its future clientele. esting. We were operating in an manager Anna Karina Gerochi “We are now creating PH’s largest eye center Industrial Park in Batangas. enabling the institute to open camera technology that photo- care ecosystem where it will Site, which heralded the move and Lyceum of the Philippines the institute’s expansion into “There are just 1,612 mem- opportunistic environment with put the house in order, recover- something relevant and per- In just a little over a decade, From eight Harvard-trained more clinics while being able graphs the front and back parts serve to refer patients with eye to cater to what had been, for University in Manila. The pio- the middle market is the best bers of the Philippine Academy a lot of potential for growth,” ing some lost equity with fiscal manent, which is the best way the institute has become the doctors when it opened in 2001, to handle the growing number of the eye to determine if the problems to Asian Eye’s diag- Asian Eye, a hitherto untapped neering six-year course will see way to preserve the legacy of of Ophthalmology and not all of recalls Liboro. discipline and beginning the of preserving the legacy of country’s largest eye center the center now has 18 foreign- of patients more efficiently. patient is at risk for or has early nostic and surgical centers. Any market. students program in optical Lopez Group chairman emeri- them are practicing. Of those in Middle East projects physical expansion of Asian Eye OML. You don’t need to build technician in the first two years, tus Oscar M. Lopez (OML). practice, 70% are in megacities. FPH went into construction facilities to be able to accommo- a monument to do that,” he Meet the team BS Ophthalmic Optometry in It was OML who had en- From that alone, you could see projects in the Middle East, only date and capture more patients says. Year 3 and Year 4, and doctor visioned bringing world-class the huge unserved and under- to lose all its international lines through satellite clinics and He advises LopezLink read- of optometry (comprehensive eye care to the Philippines and served market that Asian Eye of credit midway. Extraneous bigger headquarters. As a result, ers: “Don’t be afraid to take optometry) after six years. making that quality of eye care would like to reach,” Liboro says. circumstances led to the financial Asian Eye has been declaring risks. What’s the worst that The program is envisioned accessible to as many Filipinos It is a bold move for Asian crisis, including the devaluation “modest dividends” annually can happen? Do everything to produce optometrists that as possible. With the help of his Eye, but Liboro has never been of the peso and the debt morato- from 2010 until it started fund- diligently and conscientiously, are ready to fill in the needs personal eye doctor, Massachu- one to shy away from a chal- rium, when the Philippines did ing its expansion in 2015. so that if you make mistakes, of Asian Eye and, at the same setts-based Felipe Tolentino who lenge. not pay any principal on external In 2013, Gerochi returned to they are not fatal mistakes. time, address the scarcity of recruited eight Harvard-trained ‘Willing to move’ debt for 90 days. FPH parent and Alwin Sta. Rosa Learn from them and don’t optometrists in the Philippines. Filipino doctors in 2001 to serve “The longevity of my career, When the Lopez family took over at Asian Eye. Together, repeat. The millennials are like In the future, Asian Eye cli- as the core ophthalmologists of I would think, has been because returned to FPH after the Edsa the new team visualized the that. They’re not afraid. They ents can expect even more rapid Asian Eye, OML succeeded in I was willing to move when Revolution in 1986, FPH had future for Asian Eye and found don’t put artificial constraints expansion within the eye care in- creating a reputable center of nobody else would and go any- 22 employees left to help them the need to expand its market to on their dreams.” Front row (l-r): Dr. Norman Fajardo, Dr. Jesse Caguioa, Dr. Edgar Leuenberger, Dr. Robert L-R: Alwin Sta. Rosa, president and general manager; Dr. Louis Jison, EyeScan director; Dr. Mary Catacutan, Research dustry as it gears towards offering excellence in eye care. where I was assigned to. I was rehabilitate the company. Liboro, remain relevant going forward. Liboro feels that the people Ang, Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas, Dr. Amadeo Veloso Jr., Dr. Marimel Veloso, Dr. Gualberto head; Anneline Baseleres, Patient Flow Center head; Dr. Patricia Manuel, Strategic Operations head; Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo services to a growing population Early successes never afraid to take risks. Sure, together with the late Steve Social investment he has mentored over the years Dato and Dr. Franklin Kleiner; Back row (l-r): Dr. Albert dela Cruz, Dr. Luisa Solis, Dr. Patricia Nañagas, Medical and Research director; Stanley Mendoza, Treasury, Accounting and Patient Benefits head; Dr. Lynnie and a widening middle class. However, by and large, I made mistakes, but I learned have done very well “precisely Quilendrino, Dr. Sharlene Noguera, Dr. Joy Ang, Dr. Emerson Cruz, Dr. Michelle Lingao, Dr. Psinakis, were tasked to recover “For many years, Asian Eye Cu, Optical Services head; Audrey Trinidad, Marketing head; Maribel Rubia, Business Development and Marketing OIC; Dr. This evolution could -pos because I was able to trust Cheryl Arcinue and Dr. Joie Remo Asian Eye remained a premium from them and moved on. I have the bonds posted by FPH for its stockholders viewed the institute Gualberto Dato, Optometry Services OIC; and Dr. Joy Pabellon, CRO head (not in photo) sibly include entry into related center serving premium pa- no respect for people who are Middle East projects. They were as a social investment. But stra- them and therefore let them fields as the institute looks to tients. It was only in 2014 when so afraid to make mistakes that able to recover most of them tegic analyses have shown that make their own mistakes. Some fill the gaps within the health the business case for the mid- they don’t take any risks at all.” over a period of two years. it has the capacity to become a leaders are so afraid of making care sphere. market took shape, and its early With degrees from the Basis for LAA real business, a much larger one,” mistakes that they don’t let 2001 2014 ‘Disruption’ Lopez Fellowship in Glau- search: A Vital Contributor is a primary vision care center Jakarta Eye Center successes in signing up credible Ateneo de Manila University, His work at FPH moved says Liboro. their people grow.” Launched Asian Eye Rockwell coma to the Company’s Growth, the Pioneered the Eye Disease Pre- that offers early disease detec- Dr. Robert Ang won Best “You can also expect disrup- Clinic 2008 First in the Philippines and Screening Service using a ma- tion and addresses the differ- Paper award from the ASCRS, tion in the way eye hospitals are 2005 Received the LAA award for Preferred by Global Partners chine that takes digital photos ent vision needs of individuals Best Paper at the Asia Pacific traditionally run, and in the way Spotlight Introduced Aspheric LASIK the Successful Transition from Achieved the Platinum Level of the eye to detect sight-threat- based on their lifestyles Cataract and Refractive Sur- we have partnered with schools technology for better night- Start-up to Growth Company of Accreditation by the Accredi- ening eye diseases like cataracts, Launched EyeScan (for- gery (APACRS) and 1st Place to fill the employment needs After cataract surgery time vision through Strategic Expansion tation Canada, making it the glaucoma and retinal diseases merly called Eye Disease Pre- Resident Research Paper from of growing centers like Asian 2006 and Organizational Transfor- first and only ambulatory health Launched EyeSite, an Screening Service) through the Philippine Academy of Eye,” Liboro says of Asian Eye’s mation facility in the Philippines to have ambulatory eye care facility at HP Diagnostic Centers Ophthalmology (PAO) plans. Sisters see the world for the first time Achieved certification to ISO 2016 2017 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2005 Opened the Asian Eye international accreditation Ayala Fairview Terraces Mall The longtime president of AT first glance, sisters Krislyn They even needed a solar lamp gents. As of December 2016, and OHSAS 18000:1999 Mall of Asia Satellite Clinic 2013 Received the LAA Award Awarded Level 3 Accreditation Opened the Asian Eye Vision Asian Eye further stresses: “Pa- 2009 and Krisnah Gasang look like or a flashlight directed on them it has operated on over 300 standards, the first ambulatory Became a member of the for the Quick Turnaround by the Philippine Health Re- Center with Unilab in Legaspi tient safety and family-centered ordinary children, but their when reading or drawing. eyes. health care facility in the Phil- Won recognition for research World Association of Eye from an Imminent Loss, Busi- search Ethics Board (PHREB), Towers 200, Makati City care will continue to be at the story is a truly remarkable one. In November 2016, the Today, Krislyn and Krisnah ippines to do so work from the American Soci- Hospitals (WAEH), the only ness Management category allowing Asian Eye’s Ethics Opened EyeSite Optical forefront of our efforts to provide 2015 Krislyn and Krisnah, aged Gasang sisters underwent sur- enjoy clear vision, which has Recognized as an Investor ety for Cataract and Refractive eye center member from the Review Committee to review Shop inside the Oasis Com- high quality and comprehensive 7 and 4, were born with cata- gery as beneficiaries of Asian made them more outgoing and in People by the International Surgery, Bausch and Lomb, Philippines Opened the second branch all types of research on new mercial Center in FPIP eye care services. Focus will be racts in both eyes. Growing up, Eye Institute’s cataract surgery independent. They are also more Quality Centre, UK for valu- Philippine Academy of Oph- Became an associate mem- of EyeSite at the St. Frances drugs or device protocols that Dr. Robert Ang received a on making the importance of eye they never knew what it was program. excited to go to school and learn. ing human resources thalmology, and Philippine ber of the Asian Association of Cabrini Medical Center in can benefit all consumers back-to-back win by receiv- care easier to grasp and easier to like to move around without Asian Eye partners with In fact, they ended the last school 2007 College of Surgeons Eye Hospitals (AAEH) Sto. Tomas, Batangas Served over 130,000 for- ing another Best Paper award practice, with special attention assistance. In school, they had private companies and non- year on a high note—Krislyn 2011 Launched the Asian Eye Tri- Opened a new satellite Opened the Family Vision eign and local patients from the American Society of placed on communicating with difficulty recognizing shapes, governmental organizations with excellent grades and Kris- noma Satellite Clinic Received the LAA Award for clinic at Commercenter Ala- Center at the UP Town Cen- Forged first international Cataract and Refractive Sur- patients through mediums that images and colors and couldn’t to provide subsidized cataract nah now able to write her full Introduced the Oscar M. the Asian Eye’s Clinical Re- bang ter; the Family Vision Center partnership for EyeScan with gery (ASCRS) are easy to access and methods make friends or play outside. surgeries to deserving indi- name. (Charizze Henson) that appeal to their priorities.”  Lopezlink September 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink September 2017  TIP’s ‘iLawa’ tops Sikat Operation Sagip comes to aid of Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico more than 20,000 families in Marawi In good faith: An evening of art, literature and music NAPOLEON Abueva’s in- The second exhibition, What geared towards teachers looking for scheduling of special By Joel Gaborni OPERATION Sagip recently Design Challenge distributed relief packs as well tricately carved work “Code of Do I Say to a Giant, is the first for ways to engage students to tours and field trips, call as 1,800 Gusto Kong Mag-Aral Kalantiaw”—which serves as offering under the larger exhibi- learn about Joaquin. 631-2417 (museum) or A team of engineering students Challenge interschool tilt in promote RE development and backpacks filled with school the main door of the Lopez tion program “The Artist Turns a The event was made more 631-2425 (library); or from the Technological Insti- Pasig City. use. supplies to displaced children Museum and Library—swung Century.” The year 2017 is a big memorable by a medley of Frank email lmmpasig@gmail. tute of the Philippines (TIP) The Sikat Design Challenge One team each from the who are enrolled in Pantao incessantly on August 19. one for Philippine arts and letters Sinatra and Cole Porter classics— com. topped a Lopez Group-sup- is the country’s first annual University of San Carlos (USC) Ragat and Balo-i in Lanao del With such a good turnout, the as National Artists mark their favorites of Joaquin. The Erehwon 1. Lopez Museum 2 ported interschool competition inter-university competition and Ateneo de Manila University Norte as part of its Gusto Kong final exhibition opening at the centenaries. Highlighted were Jazz Orchestra was represented by executive director Cedie Lopez Vargas welcomes for the best renewable energy that focuses on attracting from (AdMU) emerged as runners-up. Mag-Aral campaign. museum’s Benpres Building ad- two artists who are of especial several members, who performed the guests; 2. L-R: Lopez (RE) idea or solution for poor college students RE solutions USC’s Team Kahayag entered Four evacuation centers— dress was a milestone, indeed. relevance to the museum: Cesar throughout the evening. rural communities. for possible application in rural “Kaplag,” a wind turbine for The guest artists for the ex- Legaspi and Nick Joaquin. The Given Order curated by Museum Administration the Gomampong Ali Gym in head Angela L. Guingona “iLawa,” a submersible communities. lighting and alternative garden- hibitions The Given Order and Representatives from the Ricky Francisco and What Do I Balo-i and the Buruun School of with Monica Tan of LGFI, deferred-action battery system Sikat Solar Challenge ing, while AdMU’s Team Agilas The Operation Sagip team What Do I Say to a Giant were Joaquin family were present Say to a Giant curated by Thea Fisheries Gym, the Ma. Chris- Edric Calma of KCFI and developed by Team Blade TIP, Foundation Inc. (SSCFI) holds submitted “Buhawi,” a dynamic tina covered court and the Sta. distributes relief packs and foam present. Fr. Jason Dy was with to witness the unveiling of Garing will be on show until mattresses to affected residents Jose Carlos Campos of bested nine other finalists to the annual school competition, vertical axis wind turbine. Elena covered court in Iligan the parish community of Kris- the works of Marc Gaba and November 29, 2017. LGFI; 3. Lopez Vargas win the grand prize at the final now on its second 11-month “What our 40 participating City—were also installed with tong Hari. The parishioners were Teaching Exhibitions com- The Lopez Museum and with Vicente Vargas, judging for the Sikat Design cycle, as part of its advocacy to teams have achieved with their viewing stations in partnership A total of 3,700 hygiene Affairs; the CSWD offices of not only church volunteers, but prised of Lyra Garcellano, Rica Library is at the ground floor, guest artist Fr. Jason ideas and hard work, and the lives with SKYdirect. Operation Sa- kits, in addition, were turned Iligan, and also active collaborators for the Estrada and Iris de Ocampo. Benpres Building, Exchange Dy and writer Virginia 3 4 they have touched along the way, gip donated four television sets over to the Armed Forces of Marawi; the City Disaster Risk Kanlungan ng Awa project. The Gaba’s work was completed Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Pasig Moreno; 4. Guest artist is truly inspirational to us. From which will be managed by the the Philippines to be given to Reduction Management Office same project, albeit with altera- with a final gesture during the City. Museum days and hours Anton del Castillo and the start, it was our intention to City Social Welfare and Devel- the Marawi troops. of Lanao del Sur; the Provincial tions, was remounted in the mu- event—he stood in front of are Mondays to Saturdays, except Asian Cultural Council ‘inspire the youth.’ Little did we opment (CSWD) and the Mu- These relief efforts for the Police offices of Misamis Ori- seum as part of Fr. Dy’s work. his work, “Erased Portrait of the holidays, 8am-5pm. Avail of un- Philippines director Tess know that it would be a two-way nicipal Disaster Risk Reduction internally displaced persons ental, Iligan City and Cagayan Guest artist Anton del Cas- Artist as Filipino (Triptych I),” limited access to exhibitions and Rances; 5. Teaching street,” said SSCFI executive di- and Management Office after in Mindanao affected by the de Oro; local Red Cross staff; tillo is known for portraying and using his palm, removed all library resources by signing up for Exhibitions’ Rica Estrada, rector Al Santos. the crisis, while SKYdirect pro- armed crisis in Marawi were the 4th Mechanized Infantry subjects that speak about faith traces of text written on black- the Lopez Museum membership Lyra Garcellano and Iris Team Blade TIP members vided satellite dishes for free. implemented in partnership Battalion; and ABS-CBN and religion and their complex board-like canvases. The text program. Members can borrow de Ocampo with Nick received a P200,000 cash prize Thus far, Operation Sagip with ABS-CBN Regional in Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- relationship with the self and so- came from Joaquin’s “A Portrait books from the lending section and Joaquin’s niece, Charo and a free trip to Semakau Island, has served 22,611 families in Mindanao; ABS-CBN In- tion Inc.-Bantay Bata North ciety. Del Castillo created works of the Artist as Filipino.” Teach- get discounts on lectures, workshops Villegas (3rd from left); 6. Guest artist Marc Gaba Asia’s first micro-grid hybrid fa- the affected areas. tegrated News and Current Mindanao. that hark back to narratives from ing Exhibitions also presented and services for only P1,500. For 5 6 cility located in Singapore. The Christian biblical texts. their completed zine, which is other inquires and concerns, and (right) and Jay Yao USC and AdMU teams each By Dulce Festin-Baybay received a P150,000 cash prize. A The New Values Vanguards portion of the cash prize goes to Team Blade TIP’s Erica Lois Vinculado, Niel Jon Carl Aguel, Eduardo Narciso EDC answers Marawi call further developing the prototype By Gerbs de Castro Jr., Paul Vincent Nonat and Ana Luz Callao pose with a mock check of their and, eventually, its full implemen- Alisa Lopez de los Reyes: The social worker and psychologist P200,000 prize money and the prototype of ‘iLawa’ tation in the community. THE ongoing conflict in the victims of the siege. The and July 8-10, 2017. I have not, but hope to what moral judgments we have it so that everyone has a radio What philosophy or principles Marawi, Lanao del Sur has funds raised were used to pro- PBSP initially targeted someday have the opportunity about their behavior. …Sex ed- and no one would need to steal did your parents teach you? displaced thousands of resi- vide additional assistance to at to raise P10 million for the to. Of the employees that I have ucation is also harm reduction to have their own? Can you give anecdotes of how dents since May 2017. Energy least 49,000 people during two Marawi victims. However, the met from ABS-CBN, they are, and is something I wish was Transformative justice is they taught you these beliefs? Cleaning Tripa de Galina Development Corporation relief missions administered by outpouring of support from of course, the bomb. mandatory in schools. Harm about questioning structures Do you have stories about you (EDC) thus launched a dona- personnel from the Philippine 184 companies and individu- How do you practice the Lopez reduction can be applied to any and challenging them rather and your Lolo Geny? tion drive among its employees Business for Social Progress als eventually produced more and all things in life. than simply finding fault in an My parents taught me to By Althea Cahayag Values of integrity, business with Mabuhay balls to help alleviate the plight of (PBSP) on June 14-16, 2017 than P15 million in cash and excellence, innovativeness, Another value that I feel individual’s actions. be me, to stand up for my- in-kind donations as of July is important is transformative Are you aware of your family’s self… and be humble. They RESIDENTS of several ba- that means “fermented organic composed of rice bran, sugar employee welfare and wellness 11, 2017. The funds were used justice. The example I was given long history of philanthropy? also let me make mistakes. rangays in Pasay City as well as matter.” and salt, to name a few. The and nationalism? What other to purchase relief goods that when I was learning about Yes, but maybe not the I am so grateful to them be- volunteers and representatives Funded by LRMC, the balls should be fermented and values do you adhere to? were distributed to home-based transformative justice was to whole history! I am so humbled cause there are times when I from different schools and pri- expertise for making bokashi stored anaerobically for seven I think I aspire to embody evacuees, teachers and front imagine that someone had sto- by the work so many of my feel very confused and doubt vate institutions participated in balls was shared by the Asian days and air-dried in room all of the Lopez Values; how- liners such as nongovernmental len my radio. Yes, it is impor- family members do. I also be- myself, but then I feel strong the training for the production Social Institute (ASI), which temperature for another seven ever, I will probably never be organization workers. tant to hold someone who stole lieve that many of us have the and powerful knowing that of Mabuhay balls. also provided the raw materi- days,” Arienda explained. The social worker able to claim any type of busi- EDC employee-donors something of yours account- opportunity and means to do so, my family has my back. The activity was spearheaded als. These balls will be released Mabuhay balls have been is also a dog lover ness excellence in my life. Liv- from the Bacman Geothermal able, but equally important is so we should. And in the spirit I don’t remember much by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapam- into Estero de Tripa de Galina, proven to help clean waterways ing in the United States, I have Business Unit, Negros Island to consider why someone stole of transformative justice, we about Loloy. He was pretty ilya Foundation Inc.-Bantay Ka- LRMC’s adopted estero. like the Estero de Santibañez in become so proud of my Pinay Geothermal Business Unit ALISA Lopez de los Reyes, who nice and independent person— a radio from you in the first should all be working towards a quiet and would watch us likasan’s Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog According to ASI agricul- Paco, Manila, one of the estuar- heritage, which I had unfor- and the head office in Ortigas will turn 28 this November, is I think most people that know place. Why doesn’t everyone place where philanthropy is no (cousins) when we would play Pasig (KBPIP) and Light Rail ture specialist Joemedes Ari- ies successfully rehabilitated by tunately learned little about in combined to raise more than the daughter of Berta Lopez Fe- me would agree. own a radio? How can we make longer needed. hide-and-seek. I think he had a Manila Corporation (LRMC). enda, a Mabuhay ball the size of KBPIP. school and was not myself cu- P160,000 worth of cash and liciano. Berta is the fifth child of I have worked or been a profound effect on people that Mabuhay balls or bokashi a tennis ball can help neutralize The communities produced rious about as a young person. medicines. the late Geny Lopez. Alisa went student since I moved away. were in his life and I know my balls production, a technology 1,000 liters of toxic water. close to 1,000 Mabuhay balls, It made me realize how deeply to Reed College in Portland, I am currently a school social mom loves him a lot. I cannot that came from Japan, uses ben- “These balls are composed of which LRMC will purchase for colonialism had impacted Oregon, majoring in psychology. worker at a high school in Chi- imagine what type of will it eficial microorganisms to break clay soil, effective microorgan- P15 each. Volunteers sort medicines during a relief operation me. There was a time when I She later got her master’s degree cago. It brings me both great took to endure being in prison down toxins. “Bokashi” is a term isms and Mabuhay mix—a mix wanted to have white skin with BAYAN Academy offers in social work at the University joy and stress. I am also part of blue eyes and prided myself in and going on a hunger strike. the following certificate of Chicago. a group of educators organiz- speaking fluent English, ne- I wish he were still around ALKFI boosts sewers’ self-sustainability training courses this How long have you been liv- ing for a union in our school glecting my mother language, because I have many questions By Pichai Theamtusana month: ing abroad? Can you describe network, The Noble Network for him. September 21-22: Tagalog. I don’t feel that way your life there? of Schools. I did not realize anymore. I am working on de- What important insights on THREE high-speed sewing ner organization Lions Club Samahang Patahian, an in- Project Planning and I have been living abroad for that we have so much to thank colonizing my actions, habits, being a Lopez, with its re- machines were turned over International. come- generating all-women’s Management nine years—four years in Port- unions for, like the eight-hour thoughts… all of me! sponsibilities, would you like to the Looc-Balete Develop- The sewing machines, which organization under the LBDA. September 28-29: land and five years in Chicago. workday, maternity leave, sick In my work, my favorite to share with your cousins? ment Association (LBDA) were procured through partner- The donation is part of Market Research It can get lonely, but I have leave, minimum wage… guiding value is harm reduction. … I think it is so cool that in a ceremony attended by ships with the QC Dynamic ALKFI’s Building Sustainable For rates, call 426- also made really great friends Have you ever worked in any …I like harm reduction because The De los Reyes sisters share a light we all have such disparate LBDA members and repre- Lions Club, QC Haribon Li- and Caring Communities pro- 3140. Bayan Academy and have done a lot of growing Lopez company in the Philip- it respects self-determination moment during Alisa’s graduation from interests and expertise. We sentatives from ABS-CBN ons Club and Valenzuela Lions gram that aims to strengthen reserves the right to change being away from home. I have pines or abroad, like in ABS- and people’s right to stay safe the University of Chicago should all collaborate more in Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- Club past district governor Gil communities’ capacity for self- course dates. become a much more humble, CBN International? and receive help regardless of the future. tion Inc. (ALKFI) and part- Mostoles, will be presented to sufficiency and resiliency. 10 Lopezlink September 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink September 2017 11 Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro Undergo quick, safe Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! WTT@11: Still walking strong! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, cataract surgery with column at kahon. Have a ball in Cagbalete THE Lopez Group celebrated and ThermaPrime. Marco the 11th anniversary of the Lo- Amurao of FPIP, Julia Gubot of VICTUS Femtolaser pez HR Council-Lopez Life- ThermaPrime, Marjorie Mer- By Charizze Henson long Wellness Walk the Talk alles of Terraprime and Jimbooh (WTT) at the First Philippine Como of First Philec shared the Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. emceeing duties, while Stephen Tomas, Batangas on August 12, Tecson of Terraprime led the 2017. invocation. Undeterred by the strong Members of the Orchestra of Photo op with the mangroves earthquake that shook Metro the Filipino Youth performed Manila the previous day, the the national anthem. Patrick participants showed up bright John Garcia of FPIP led the WE embarked on a trip to far- and early at the venue. They recitation of the Lopez Credo away Cagbalete Island, Quezon were greeted with generous and Values, after which First for my very first island overnight servings of taho, suman and ba- Philec’s Thelma Meneses gave trip. nanas to prop up their energy the welcome speech. Day 1. We assembled at the for the day’s activities. Even the Everyone accorded a grand JAC Liner bus terminal in Kamias, weather seemed to cooperate by welcome to Lopez Holdings RAINERIO Lagdameo was opening in the capsule that . The Lucena-bound Corporation chairman Manuel 72 years old when he was diag- holds the cataract, and breaking vehicle departed at 12:30 a.m. for sending some clouds to keep The old lighthouse on Baliscar Island the temperature comfortable. M. Lopez who delivered an in- nosed with cataract. the cataract into smaller pieces. the Lucena Grand Terminal. The event was sponsored by spirational message. “I was experiencing cloudy “Some cataracts are hard to We arrived at the Lucena 2  FPIP, First Philec, Terraprime Those who have joined previ- and double vision in my right break manually,” says Leuen- Very Easy Grand Terminal at 3:45 a.m. Var- the boats to Cagbalete Island Our boat arrived at Sabang want to eat there and what type  Easy ous WTT events in FPIP always eye. I was also sensitive to light berger. “But through VICTUS ious eateries were already open were docked. Port on Cagbalete Island around of food you want, which would  Medium and had difficulty seeing at to cater to hungry travelers who At the Brgy. Daungan multi- 10:30 a.m. Rather than walk to be bought near Daungan Port. say that they see or experience Femtolaser, the cataract is bro-  Hard something new every time. On night. That’s why I decided to ken efficiently so it is easier to would want a super early break- purpose hall, we paid the termi- our accommodations, we decided Unfortunately, we did not order in this walk, the sponsors allowed go to my eye doctor to have it remove. Less energy is then re- fast. nal and environmental fees at the to rent a private boat. advance—that was why we bought bicycle enthusiasts to join the checked,” Lagdameo shares. quired to remove it.” We left the terminal on a Mau- tourism information and ticket- At Villa Cleofas, we went food items at a local grocery store fun—and this was well received Cataract is an age-related eye Lagdameo expressed his sat- Answer to AUGUST puzzle ban-bound NCR Lines non-air- ing booth. straight to the restaurant and or- when we arrived in Mauban. and appreciated by the riders. condition that occurs when the isfaction after his surgery. Solution, tips and con bus by 4:30 a.m. Passenger boats depart at 9 dered just rice and soft drinks for Our cottage was a “fan room” Halfway along the 4.5-ki- normally clear lens of the eye “For me, the surgery was a computer program Around 6:30 a.m., we were al- a.m. and 4 p.m., which is why you lunch. On Cagbalete Island, you type with a private toilet and lometer trail, the participants becomes cloudy. total success. After I underwent available at ready in Mauban. We then pro- should arrive early to secure tickets should inform your accommo- bathroom at the back. www.sudoku.com gave Mother Nature a hand Asian Eye Institute glaucoma VICTUS Femtolaser cataract ceeded to Daungan Port, where ahead of the influx of travelers. dation contact in advance if you Electricity is available on Cag- through a tree-planting activity. and cataract specialist Dr. Edgar surgery, I can now see better! balete Island from 6 p.m. to 5 3 4 As a simple “reward,” they were Leuenberger explains: “Cataract I’m thankful Dr. Leuenberger Eats a.m. only since they use a gen- treated to fresh buko juice. blocks the light from passing saved my eyesight.” erator. Also, make sure to bring After completing the course, through clearly, so patients expe- Leuenberger says that there’s mosquito repellent. the participants converged in rience cloudy or blurry vision. no way to prevent cataracts, but At 2 p.m., we sped off via our The Oasis gym for a hearty “Cataracts form slowly, so he advises patients: “Have your rented boat towards Baliscar Is- brunch. Lucky raffle winners it does not have early warning eyes checked every year for signs land to view an old lighthouse. brought home surprise gifts signs,” Leuenberger adds. “As it of age-related eye conditions like Soup, clearly Traveling back to Cagbalete Is- courtesy of various kapamilya advances, that is when cataract pa- cataracts, especially if you’re over land, the boat dropped anchor at a companies and event partners. tients notice symptoms like what 60 years old. This is the best way covered, 10 minutes at a gentle finely; salt and pepper to taste; 4 certain spot and my companions Lopez Group HR Coun- Mr. Lagdameo experienced. They to protect your eyes. It would also simmer (bubbling, but not to 5 c water; and 2 tsp corn flour/ went snorkeling around the area. cil head Cedie Lopez Vargas may also find themselves needing help if you quit smoking, manage boiling). cornstarch dissolved in water Day 2. After eating breakfast, thanked the participants for brighter light when reading, see- your health problems if you’re a 5. Meanwhile, heat up your Procedure: we went back to our cottage to their continued support. She ing halos around lights, frequently diabetic or hypertensive, and eat broiler and line a baking 1. Heat oil in a saucepan; add check out and proceeded to our 5 6 7 8 acknowledged the large crowd, changing eyeglass or contact lens healthy. Always remember to sheet with foil. ginger, garlic, onion and spring next tourist spot via private boat. which was estimated at about prescriptions or seeing bright col- wear UV-protected sunglasses 6. Using a 6-cm round biscuit onion (white part). Sauté for a Our boatman took us to the 800 participants, as proof that ors as faded or yellow.” when going outdoors.” cutter, cut bread slices into rounds minute. western side of the island called Lopez Group kapamilya re- A common cause of blindness and discard excess. You may also use 2. Add veggies and sauté for 5 min- “Cagbalete Dos.” The place where mained conscious of their in people over age 60, cataracts can Sports & Wellness CLEARLY, we can’t get enough of a glass. utes or so. majority of the tourists stay is health and wellness. also develop when a person has calendar soup! As Mother Nature visits more 7. Set bread rounds on foil-lined pan 3. Add water and cook until veggies are “Cagbalete Uno.” The awardees for Perfect At- had an eye injury, past eye surgery SEPTEMBER rain and cool weather upon us, let us and sprinkle with cheese and broil only done. As we entered Cagbalete Dos, tendance were then announced or has medical conditions, like 10: PBA Run for a Cause, hunker down with a bowl or two of about 1 minute—just to melt cheese. 4. Add salt, pepper and corn flour water a boat owned by the barangay col- and the organizers revealed a diabetes. They cannot be removed 3K/5K/10K (Camp Agui- steaming hot goodness. 8. Season soup well with salt and pep- and mix well. It will thicken the soup. lected a fee from our boatman. Ac- by using eye drops or wearing eye- per. 2. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and 5. Add spring onion (green part) cording to him, all boats coming record-breaking 100 award re- naldo, QC), 4:30am. Fee: Zwiebelsuppe (Clear German cipients. ABS-CBN had the glasses, but only through surgery. 9. Soup is ready when onions are ten- 6 cups of vegetable broth/water. and stir well. Serve hot. (Recipes and from Cagbalete Uno paid a fee in P550-P750. Call 470-2768 Onion Soup) most number of awardees with “Cataract surgery involves 16: The Great Lean Run, der—broth will be very clear and pink- 3. Bring to the boil and then simmer for photos from www.food.com; www.liv- order to enter Cagbalete Dos. 9 24 employees walking away removing the clouded lens and 3.7K (AS Parking Lot, UP Ingredients: 150 g onions, peeled, ish in color. 30 minutes. ingchirpy.com; www.yummytummy- On Cagbalete Dos, you could with the recognition. replacing it with an artificial Diliman), 4pm. Fee: P800. thinly sliced into rings; 2 cloves fresh 10. Ladle into bowls and float a bread 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. aarthi.com) easily get off the boat at low tide and lens. Before, we do this manu- Register at https://tglr2017. garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 round on top of each bowlful, garnish- 5. Strain the veggies from the broth and enjoy the clear waters at less than 1. Lopez Holdings chair Manuel M. Lopez; 2. HR ally through a procedure called samasa.org.ph tsp fresh marjoram, chopped; 100 ml ing with some extra fresh marjoram if add the mushrooms and scallions be- five feet deep. There are few visitors Council head Cedie Lopez Vargas and OML Center’s phacoemulsication, but now, we 17: BrickRun, 5K/10K/ dry white wine; 1 l chicken broth; 4 desired. fore serving. in this area since the only way you Manna Vargas; 3. L-R: FPIP VP Jun Lizardo, First can perform bladeless cataract slices sandwich bread; 30 g shredded could reach it was to rent a boat. 16K (SM MOA, Pasay), Japanese Clear Onion Soup Clear Vegetable Soup Balfour SVP Caloy Salonga, FPH and First Gen VP surgery using the VICTUS 4:30am. Fee: P650-P1,000. parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to Mangroves can also be seen here. Bunny Gerochi and FPH VP Shirley Hombrebueno; Femtolaser technology,” ex- Register online at www. taste; and fresh marjoram, to garnish Ingredients: 2 onions, diced; 6 c vegeta- Ingredients: 1/2 tsp oil; 1 After enjoying this wonderful 4. FPIP president Edwin CoSeteng (right) and plains Leuenberger. affinitearaces.com (optional) ble broth or water; 2 celery stalks, diced; tsp ginger, julienned; 3 hidden place, we had lunch at our Operations manager Mark Caluag; 5. First Philec’s Manufactured by Bausch + 17: ANCOP Global Walk, Procedure: 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves garlic, julienned; boatman’s residence near Sabang Jimbooh Como; 6. FPIP’s Patrick John Garcia; 7. Lomb, the VICTUS Femto- 5K (Quirino Grandstand, 1. Heat oil in a large pot. cloves, minced; handful button mush- 3 tbsp onion, finely Port. First Philec’s Thelma Meneses; 8. All pumped for laser technology simplifies the Manila), 5am. Fee: P300. 2. Sauté garlic slices and chopped mar- rooms, thinly sliced; handful sliced scal- chopped; 2 spring on- We departed from Cagbalete at the day’s walk; 9. Perfect Attendance awardees procedure by performing three joram, 2 minutes. lions; salt and pepper to taste; and soy ions (white part), chopped 2:30 p.m. still via private boat and 10 from ABS-CBN; 10. Sunny smiles aplenty Register online at www. critical steps: creating an inci- cfcancop.org 3. Add the onion slices and cook about sauce and sriracha to taste finely; 2 c mixed vegetables left Mauban town proper at 4:30 sion in the cornea, creating an 5 minutes (or longer if you like them Procedure: (carrots, beans, cauliflower, p.m. on a Lucena-bound NCR very soft). 1. Sauté the onions in a pot in a little bit capsicum), chopped finely; 2 Lines non-air-con bus. (Excerpted Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline 4. 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