August 2010
Who will make it to the winners’ circle? See story on page 4
Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph FSCI: Harvesting the fruits of the Balanced Scorecard AS they say on Facebook, “it’s complicated”—sort of—but did you vices and gadgets, including cameras, cell phones and music know that the laptop or smartphone you use to access your favorite players. social networking site or even read Lopezlink.ph may just have a First Sumiden Circuits Inc. (FSCI) has churned out millions bit of the Lopez Group in it? upon millions of these FPCs from its corner of the sprawling The key is the flexible printed circuits (FPC), those small, Light Industry and Science Park (LISP) 1 in Cabuyao, Laguna lightweight wiring components with electronic circuits print- since it went full blast with its manufacturing operations in June Turn to page 6 OML passes the ed on a flexible film that are used in today’s must-have de- 1997. torch… page 4
Lopez Holdings Corp.’s new logo and what it signifies. … page 2
FSCI is a full-process and assembly plant capable of meeting cyclical demands for flexible ‘Pilipinas, printed circuits, its main product. Win na Win’ replaces ‘Wowowee’ Lopez Group faces new beginnings ...page 5 The Lopez Group of companies looks both expressed relief at the relative peace promise of bright new beginnings for our forward to new beginnings as normalcy reigning over the group businesses, and businesses and hopefully, for the entire returns to its operating units for the first over the country as a whole. country,” OML said. time in nearly a decade. “For the first time in quite some time, “It’s peace time,” MML quipped as he At the midyear review on July 21, chair- we are privileged to be able to gather here narrated how at the height of typhoon man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) in a midyear review with, at worst, a clean Turn to page 2 and chairman Manuel M. Lopez (MML) slate in front of us, and at best, with the Lopezlink August 2010 Lopezlink August 2010
LOPEZ GROUP... company; knowledge of ma- June 2010 TV ratings from page 1 jor partners and customers; Speeding to the future with Bayan and identification of major SKY digitization AT the contract signing of technological demands of busi- Bayan will provide redundant explained Jon Arayata, head of strategic issues and concerns Bayan Business and Fort Boni- nesses in its area. network topologies. These Bayan Business. “If something for resolution or decision, ABS-CBN continues to lead facio Development Corpora- As part of the agreement, guarantee that network down- happens to a segment, it’s au- especially with respect to in- in full swing tion—comprised of the pow- Bayan Business will service time caused by a single point tomatically routed to another vestments and partnerships. SKYCABLE Corp.’s drive to go digital is now in high gear, erhouse partnership of Ayala the Bonifacio Global City’s of failure in the connections is leg. It’s a fail-safe system that Most operating units re- in national, Mega, metro with the company targeting to convert at least 80% of its sub- Land Inc., Evergreen Holdings E-square district, a Philippine eliminated. ensures the connection is not ported performance within scribers from the analog platform by the end of the year. Inc. (Campos Group) and the Economic Zone Authority in- “It’s interconnected to our interrupted.” expectations, with some ex- IN June, Filipinos nationwide Kapamilya’s lead in Mega taking the lead with To date, 60% of SKY subscribers are still on analog transmis- Bases Conversion Develop- formation technology park. fiber rings, meaning this ring is With Bayan’s entry into the ceeding budgets for the first tuned in to the intensifying sto- Manila average audience share an average rating of sion. Of the estimated 500,000 subscribers, about 200,000 are ment Authority—the develop- To ensure that corporations actually redundant—one is con- district, technology truly runs half of the year. A few ex- ry of “Agua Bendita,” witnessed increased to 36% against GMA 40.3%. “Pilipinas Got based in Metro Manila. ment affirmed its commitment will receive uninterrupted, re- nected to our Makati node, the to the core of Bonifacio Global perienced a challenging first Jovit Baldivino’s triumph at 7’s 34%. Year-on-year, ABS- Talent” secured the The move is seen to help curb, if not totally eliminate, cable to catering to the fast-paced liable and high-speed service, other is with our Pasig node,” City. (Freya Santos) semester but have instituted the first “Pilipinas Got Talent,” CBN’s audience share in Mega second spot for its TV signal piracy. With digitization, only TV sets hooked up measures to aid recovery in and saw James Reid declared Manila grew by .8 points from Sunday airing with to digital set-top boxes, where the channels are encrypted, can the latter part of the year. as the big winner in “Pinoy Big 35.2% in June 2009, while 37.2% and the third Manuel M. Lopez receive signals. OML called attention to Brother Teen Clash 2010,” driv- GMA’s audience share lost seven spot for its Saturday Silliman U establishes OML professorial chair SKY in 2009 had invested around P700 million largely for its Basyang he was able to go to the the “emergence of formidable ing ABS-CBN to the top of points from 40% in June 2009. airing with 36.7%. shift from analog to digital. Of this amount, at least P200M was SILLIMAN University in growth and reputa- Power Plant Mall in Rockwell new competitors, some with the national, Mega Manila, and Metro Manila continues to Flagship news spent to install more digital set-top boxes among its subscribers, Dumaguete City has estab- tion as a world-class Center which had uninter- war chests more substantial Metro Manila TV ratings sur- become an ABS-CBN baili- program “TV Patrol said chief operations officer Carlo Katigbak. lished a professorial chair in geothermal and re- rupted power supply. As non- than ours, itching to move veys by Kantar Media/TNS. wick with an audience share of World” remains the most watched Big Night” where Fil-Austra- As of March 2009, the company had installed 90,000 digital energy engineering in honor of newable energy firm. executive chairman of Meralco, into our businesses and to ABS-CBN trashed compe- 38%, or six points higher than primetime newscast with 32.9% lian James Reid emerged as the boxes, with another batch of 60,000 to 70,000 boxes scheduled Energy Development Corpora- In return, we want to MML did not feel compelled wrest market leadership away tition once again in the nation- GMA 7’s 32%. versus its rival “24 Oras” which Teen Big Winner grabbed the to be installed in Metro Manila alone. tion (EDC) chairman Oscar M. help the university to be at the Meralco control from our companies.” wide ratings game as it hit an It bagged all 10 slots in the only landed in the 22nd slot with ninth slot with 27.6%. Fashion- To date, SKY, which had earlier acquired the assets of Lopez (OML). in providing excel- center nor at the Meralco call MML said the reported audience share of 44%, or 13 combined weekday and weekend 21.3%. serye “Magkaribal” top billed PLDT subsidiary Home Cable Corp. in a share-swap scheme, The Oscar M. Lopez Distin- lent education to center which used to be a must first half performance of the points higher than GMA 7’s Top 10 most watched programs “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edi- by Gretchen Barretto and Bea has poured around $2M for the station’s headend and around guished Professorial Chair in En- its students and en- when he was still chief executive group was “very encouraging” 31%. for June with “Agua Bendita” still tion Clash 2010: Unite at the Alonzo ranked 11th in the $4.5M for the acquisition of digital set-top boxes. ergy Engineering will be awarded couraging its faculty of the electric utility. and reminded executives of overall programs for June with The share-swap scheme resulted in the Lopez Group’s ending to qualified faculty of the univer- to conduct more re- MML has made it his pri- two major sources of growth: only less than a week of air- up with a 66.67% share in Home Cable and the PLDT Group sity and funded through the P3 searches and studies OML hands over the P3 million check to Silliman University president Dr. Ben ority to know all the group obtaining higher efficiencies ing, hitting an average rating of 33.33%. After the conversion into equity of debts extended by million donation by EDC and its on geothermal and Malayang. Also in photo are Connie Lopez, First Gen chairman Federico R. Lopez and companies and their leaders New name, new logo 27.3%. through increased synergy parent firm, First Gen Corp. renewable energy,” Other ABS-CBN programs ABS-CBN Corp., ABS-CBN now holds a majority stake in First Holdings VP Jay Lopez. and employees. Outside of and growing the business it- and concern for employee welfare and wellness. “We recognize the stature of OML stated. in the top 10 include “Kung SKY. the bottomline, he identi- self with higher volumes or by The practice of the Lopez values throughout Silliman University as a premiere Silliman University has been and Teacher Education, and countancy Education. It is also Tayo’y Magkakalayo” (34.5%), fied as performance areas the exploring new, related busi- generations is meant to create companies that institution of higher learning in designated by the Commission as a Center of Development in actively involved in research “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (33.2%), strategic positioning of each nesses. are built to last. PROMOS & OFFERS the Philippines. It has produced on Higher Education as a Cen- Biology, Marine Sciences, In- and community extension proj- “You Got It (Sunday)” (30.1%), The major investments of LopezH oldings are many of the country’s leaders ter of Excellence in Nursing formation Technology, and Ac- ects. (Toni Nieva) “You Got It (Saturday)” (29.1%) in media and communications through ABS- Exclusive offer: Adtel Plug ‘N’ Play in the fields of natural sciences, and “Rated K” (27.6%). CBN Corporation and in sustainable energy Did Basyang keep you business, technology and gover- Kantar Media/TNS is a EDC settles development, infrastructure, property develop- in the dark last month? nance. Many of EDC’s current leading market research group LOPEZ Holdings Corporation, formerly Ben- ment, and green manufacturing through First Enjoy uninterrupted and former employees also came in the world with a proven track FPIC sticks to values pres Holdings Corporation, adopted a new logo Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC). By Ana del Rosario power supply even dur- from Silliman, all of whom have of the building. It was aided the excavated pipeline for a joint connoting its vision to be “a world-class con- ABS-CBN is the country’s largest multimedia record in audience research Miyazawa II loan ing blackouts with Ad- contributed to the company’s FIRST Philippine Industrial by equipment and personnel inspection. The pipeline was seen glomerate committed to investments that im- content provider and leads synergies with affili- measurement systems in 32 tel Inc.’s solar energy Corporation (FPIC) stuck to of sister firm First Balfour Inc. to have no leak nor damage. In ENERGY Development Cor- turity, benefiting the company prove the lives of Filipinos.” The publicly listed ate Sky Cable Corporation and sister company countries. ABS-CBN shifted to solutions! its top core value, passion for The excavation included a 50- fact, it was safe and well-main- poration (EDC) moves closer to about P181.1 million. holding company continues the Lopez Group’s Bayan Telecommunications Inc. Kantar Media/TNS after filing Bauang There’s the 40-watt Plug ‘N’ Play sys- safety, in resolving its recent meter long trench fully reveal- tained. its goal of overhauling the cur- The Miyazawa II loan was 82-year-old tradition of nation building. FPHC, a minority shareholder in Meralco, a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media tem, which includes an AM/FM radio, challenge over an alleged gas ing the pipeline in front of the FPIC took again the precau- rency mix of its loan portfolio as among the legacy loans which The logo shows two wedge graphics as over- is the parent company of leading clean and Research for failing to comply power plant a multiport cellphone charger for Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson leak in a segment of its pipeline building. Immediately, FPIC tionary step of shutting down its it settled on June 28 its JPY22- PNOC-EDC carried over into the lapping structures akin to building the nation. renewable energy advocate First Gen Cor- with its request to investigate phones, and two 1.8W LED lamps. Lopez Group employees may in Makati. stopped its operation, but no pumping operations on July 21. B Miyazawa II debt. With the present-day, fully private EDC. The overlap of the two graphics creates a dia- poration, which in turn controls geothermal alleged cheating and data tam- pool their orders to avail of the Plug ‘N’ Play for a discounted price turnover FPIC’s emergency response leak or damage to the pipeline Despite proof of no leak in the settlement, EDC’s JPY loans eDC posted a P3.80 billion mond pattern representing a rich history and energy pioneer Energy Development Cor- pering in TV ratings. The case of P19,000 each for orders of at least 20 units; and for P18,500 each BAUANG Private Power Cor- team responded to a report of was discovered. Two test runs pipeline, Makati City ordered its now account for only 13% of the net income for the first quarter of collective memory on which to anchor stabil- poration. FPHC also owns construction firm is still pending in court. (Kane for orders of 30 units or more. poration (BPPC) turned over seepage of petroleum-like fluid were made before the pipeline shutdown and directed FPIC to company’s total loans from the 2010, up 68% from the P2.27B ity and sustain future growth. Both wedges go First Balfour Inc.; pipeline operator First Choa) Adtel also has a cheaper five-watt option. The solar home its 225-megawatt diesel bunker in the basement of a building resumed operation. dig 13 additional excavations in 87% and 40% reported in 2008 posted for the same period last upward and sideways to represent expansion Philippine Industrial Corporation; Rockwell kit includes a control box and a 2W LED lamp and can power power plant located in Bauang, along Osmeña Highway, Bang- In spite of a lean organiza- two side streets, thereby extend- and 2009, respectively. year. Revenues from its subsid- and a forward-looking approach. Land Corporation; First Philippine Industrial a three-volt radio and a cellphone charger. For Lopez Group La Union, to the National Pow- kal, Makati on July 12. tion of 45 employees including ing the diggings over a 400-me- “Our investors have singled iary corporations, Green Core The color blue is associated with depth, Park; and First Philec Corporation, parent Meralco employees, the kit is available for P 9,500 each for a minimum er Corporation (NPC)/Power Although the company was officers, FPIC deployed a crisis ter length of the pipeline. out the predominance of JPY- Geothermal Inc. and First Gen confidence and truth, symbolizing the Lopez company of solar wafer slicer First Philec So- order of 20 units; and P9,000 for 30 units or more. Assets and Liabilities Man- confident that the pipeline was team with 20 employees posted With the forced shutdown, denominated debt as a major Hydro Power Corporation, were values of a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, lar Corporation, flexible printed circuit maker elects new For more info, email Japs Batara at [email protected] agement Corporation (Psalm) intact, it demonstrated sensitiv- on a 24-hour shift. The remain- the oil companies, the users of concern because of our vulnera- largely responsible for the rise in business excellence, nationalism, social justice First Sumiden Circuits Inc., and distribution or call 435-1804. following the expiration of the ity to the concerns of the public ing 25 people covered for the the pipeline, experienced tem- bility to forex translation losses. net income for the quarter, con- and integrity. Green, the color of nature and transformers manufacturer Philippine Electric 15-year cooperation period co and proceeded to excavate 15 regular jobs of the 20, who were porary shortage in their gas Since taking over in 2008, we tributing P1.22B. (Toni Nieva) harmony, represents the Lopez values of unity Corporation, among others. (CPS) director ANC episodes on iWanTV! vering the project. sections of the pipeline in front literally nailed to the site. First stations. The Department of have fully addressed this con- IN its regular meeting held on ANC (ABS-CBN News The Bauang power plant was Balfour, parent Energy voiced concern over the cern with the redenomination July 26, 2010, the Meralco board Channel) programs are constructed pursuant to a build- firm First Phil- fuel shortage. Makati City, after of our debt stock to one that of directors elected Oscar Reyes now available on SKY- operate-transfer (BOT) agree- ippine Holdings expedited its inspection of the is now predominantly peso, or as a member of the board to fill Broadband’s video-on- Bayan, MTI not consolidating ment executed by and among C o r p o r a t i o n pipeline and, finding no leak, 66% of total loans,” said EDC the position vacated by Jose de demand service, iWanTV! NPC, BPPC and First Private and sister com- allowed pipeline operations to president and COO Richard BAYAN categorically denies the accusa- Bayan and MTI have not merged into providing quality service to its customers and Jesus, who resigned from the Watch episodes of “The Power Corporation (FPPC) pany First Gen resume on July 24. Gas tester Tantoco. tion by Extelcom that Bayan and Multi- a single entity. Bayan and MTI operate as the public in general (co-location, sharing of board effective July 1, 2010. De Rundown” and “Headstart” during the power crisis in the C o r p o r a t i o n readings have consistently been “From this point on, our in- Media Telephony Inc. (MTI) are a merged two different companies. backbone capacity, interconnection, etc.) Jesus returned to government to at your own time, anytime, early 1990s. also provided zero. come statement will be more entity, and that based on this, a “deceptive however, Bayan and MTI have an ex- Bayan and MTI in the past had contem- serve as Department of Trans- on top of the ABS-CBN BPPC is owned by FPPC assistance to On July 28, the newspapers predictable as it is no longer strategy” was employed to capture the last isting cooperation agreement to share re- plated consolidating their wireless assets portation and Communications telenovelas, variety and news shows you already enjoy by going (92.5%) and Philam Insurance, FPIC. reported that Makati City has subjected to large swings in 3G frequency. sources relating to the operation of Bayan’s subject to the necessary government, credi- secretary. to www.iwantv.com.ph. iWanTV! is available for free to SKY- now Chartis Philippines Insur- F P I C cleared the pipeline of any in- the amount of unrealized forex Bayan and MTI also categorically deny CDMA wireless landline network. This al- tor and court approvals. Both companies had The Meralco board also ap- Broadband subscribers. It’s also available in the free 15-day trial. ance Inc. (7.5%). FPPC is in turn brought nation- volvement in the petroleum losses/(gains) now that EDC any plan under which all assets and opera- lows Bayan CDMA customers to expand decided not to pursue this consolidation. proved the declaration of cash Current subscribers need only to register at www.iwantv.com. owned by First Gen Corporation al and city agen- seepage incident. FPIC contin- has become less reliant on yen- tions of Bayan would be consolidated under the usable area for their wireless landline To reiterate, outside of the CDMA asset dividend for common shares at ph for instant access. To subscribe to SKYBroadband, call (02) (40%), Meralco (40%) and JG cies residents of ues to cooperate with the gov- denominated debt.” MTI. Any such plan would not have been service. The agreement includes revenue sharing agreement, both companies continue the rate of P2.50 per share in fa- 631-0000 or check out www.mysky.com.ph. Makati City engineers inspect the diggings. At back is Summit Holdings Inc. (20%) the building to ernment of Makati City. During the first half of 2010, possible to execute without having secured sharing and co-branding arrangements. to remain separate legal entities. As such, vor of stockholders as of record the Magallanes flyover. EDC had hedged the US$:JPY prior approvals from regulatory agencies, It is also not unusual in the telecom in- MTI and Bayan have legal rights to separate- date August 23, 2010 and pay- exposure of its JPY 22-B ma- Bayan’s creditors and the Rehab Court. dustry to share resources in the interest of ly pursue their respective 3G applications. able on September 16, 2010. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph Lopezlink August 2010 Lopezlink August 2010 potato HRCOUNCIL couch ‘Pilipinas, Win na Win’ Top execs powwow on Lopez Group Credo treats PassingBy Carla Paras-Sison the torch TOP executives of the Lopez “It is my hope that in the Based on these precepts, Group of companies met on end, everyone in the Group two articles were prescribed ‘Robin’ goes undercover in to replace ‘Wowowee’ LOPEZ Group chairman July 16 to discuss the Lopez will be working from the as operational rules: First, ON July 31, ABS-CBN hope to Filipinos all over “Pilipinas, Win na Win” emeritus Oscar M. Lopez Group Credo, a statement same set of values that will Sumitomo shall achieve ‘NCIS’ is launching a new noon- the world. will be managed by di- (OML) bid best wishes to his of purpose that puts all the eventually drive our Group strength and prosperity by Join agent “G” time show called “Pilipinas, “Pilipinas, Win na Win” rector Johnny Manahan, successors, “whose leadership Group businesses in the ser- not just to excellence but to placing prime importance on Callen (Chris Win na Win” (PWW). The will replace “Wowowee.” creative director Bobot skills will be put to bear on the vice of the Filipino and artic- corporate longevity. We are integrity and sound manage- O ’ D o n n e l l ) new show will be hosted Willie Revillame, through Mortiz, business unit steering of our group of compa- ulates seven values expected effectively working on the ment in the conduct of its and his team by Robin Padilla, Mariel his manager, was already in- head Jay Montelibano, nies,” as they formally assumed to guide corporate decisions initial steps in building our business; second, Sumitomo in “NCIS: Los Rodriguez, Valerie Con- formed about this new devel- and executive produc- responsibility for the future di- and operations. Group to last for all times,” shall manage its activities Angeles” Tues- cepcion, Pokwang and opment. He was also notified ers Phoebe Anievas rections and day-to-day opera- In attendance were 30 pres- said OML. with foresight and flexibility days at 7:15 Kris Aquino. It is a game about the new program being and Rancy Recato. tions of the Lopez Group. idents, chief operating officers, The Credo is a legacy proj- in order to cope effectively p.m. By assum- and variety show that will planned for him and this will It will be aired after Speaking at the Gabi ng Pa- company directors and Lopez ect of the chairman emeritus with the changing times. ing different surely bring joy, energy and Robin Padilla be announced in due time. “Showtime.” rangal, the joint service awards family members led by Lopez with the intention of making Under no circumstances, identities and Kris Aquino ‘NCISLA’ star Chris O’Donnell of Lopez Inc., Lopez Hold- Chairman emeritus OML with FPHC chairman Federico R. Lopez, Group chairman emeritus Os- the Lopez Group “built to however, shall it pursue easy utilizing the with ABS-CBN head of special ings Corporation, First Phil- Lopez Group chairman Manuel M. Lopez and Lopez Inc. chair car M. Lopez (OML), Lopez last.” gains or act imprudently. most advanced projects Leo Katigbak ippine Holdings Corporation Presy L. Psinakis. Group chairman Manuel M. OML’s model for longev- The next step for the Lo- technologies, (FPHC), and Eugenio Lopez ment and staff members drives setting for us is to set the stage Lopez, Lopez Inc. chairman ity is the Sumitomo group of pez Group Credo is for the this elite team of highly trained agents goes under- TFC: 7 signals for 7 time zones Foundation Inc. on July 1, companies toward success. for a First Holdings and Lopez Presentacion L. Psinakis, Japan, a conglomerate which HR Council to meet on the cover to bring down their targets. In case you miss FILIPINOS across the globe now to meet the cultural nuances of sub- Additionally, in the Middle East OML said his brother Manuel “This abiding relationship Group that will last 400 years or ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio has cultivated over its 400 year- mechanics of the Credo cas- your favorite foreign and local Kabarkada program, enjoy a more specialized TV view- scribers’ host countries. and Australia, TFC has replaced M. Lopez (MML), son Fed- between management and the more through a legacy so power- Lopez III and First Philippine history the family precepts and cade based on the directions catch up online via Catch Up TV (www.studio23. ing experience as ABS-CBN Global “We hope that this latest develop- the audio channel DZMM with erico R. Lopez (FRL) and employees had seen our compa- ful it compels those that come Holdings Corporation chair- business philosophy of founder set by the top group execu- tv). Kabarkadas can now watch the latest episodes as brings a dedicated feed of The Fili- ment will help TFC subscribers get DZMM Teleradyo. sister Presentacion L. Psina- nies through the most difficult after us to continue building on man Federico R. Lopez. Masatomo Sumitomo. tives. (CPS) well as past episodes of various Studio 23 programs pino Channel (TFC) for each of the the most out of our service. Expect Teleradyo is a fusion of three mul- kis (PLP) will find not only times and the most glorious that dream,” FRL told OML. with just one click! (Kane Choa) high-concentration Filipino markets. ABS-CBN Global to remain at the timedia platforms—radio, television Surmounting the odds new opportunities for growth, days… Malasakit creates a dis- The seven TFC signals cater to forefront of bringing innovative prod- and the Internet. Spontaneity and but also increased competition cipline that ensures a culture of Finally, Lopez Inc. chair Pick your most glam the USA, Canada West, Canada ucts and services to Filipinos around timeliness are maintained while the from foreign and local sources utmost professionalism coupled PLP remembered the legacy of ABy Pinky DioknoVP’s honorable act celebs! East, Middle East, Europe, Austra- the world,” said ABS-CBN Global onscreen information boxes feature under the favorable investment with a family-like environment. her late father, Lopez Group “Us Girls” will again hail the most fashionable, beau- lia and Asia Pacific, which includes chief operations officer Raffy Lopez. useful information. Reach is also climate augured by the Aquino Nothing can beat this combi- founder Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. VIRTUOUS acts are always a the event and he had not yet ar- tiful and glamorous personalities on the local scene Japan. As new technology allows for “We are ushering in another optimized with the vast network of administration. nation of work discipline and (Don Eñing), as well as her de- good story to share. I have had rived at the venue when the raf- at the “Us Girls” August Awards 2010 at Club LAX specialized program or commercial milestone to align with our TFC the Internet. DZMM Teleradyo is “We will be challenged more personal stakes or commitment ceased brothers Eugenio Lopez the good fortune to have wit- fle mechanics were announced. on Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia grounds on August insertion, advertisements targeted subscribers’ preference with regard aired live and in real time, provid- than ever to be our best and ex- as a formula for companies seek- Jr. (ELJ) and Roberto M. Lopez nessed one recently. And this The following Monday, the 19, 2010. Vote through http://usgirls.multiply.com, to a specific geographic market will to the way they want to enjoy our ing a venue for interaction between cel…There are new challenges, ing long-term sustainability and (RML). story I feel I need to share be- matter was discussed among the the “Us Girls” official Facebook fan page, usgirls@ be seen only in that region. The con- programs,” added ABS-CBN Global subscribers and the radio anchors in new mountains to climb and I profitability,” MML said. She extolled Don Eñing’s tent is also filtered and customized content head Ned Legaspi. Manila. (Cecile Ilagan) Impossible dreams cause it is a real good one, a story organizers and after some delib- abs-cbn.com, or through text. Key in POLL
1996 1999 • Finalist in the Gawad Kapatid-Kapatiran sa Industriya 2006 Productivity Improvement Circles National Convention 2009 • Breaks ground as the pioneer manufac- • Achieves ISO 14001 certification. Award of the Employer’s Confederation of the Philippines • PQA for Mastery in Quality Management (Level III). and the gold award in the 28th QCPA regional conven- • Awarded for 22.22 M safety man-hours without Lost Time turer of flexible printed circuits. It loads its 2000 for best practices in industrial peace, productivity and quality. • Second place winner in the Six Sigma Excellence Awards tion. Accident from January 6, 2006 to August 30, 2009 during maiden shipment to Fujitsu Philippines • Akira Nishimura replaces Iwakura as president in January. 2004 in the 7th Six Sigma Summit in London, England. • Silver Award in the Productivity Improvement Circles the Lopez Group Business Excellence Awards. a month after starting its lower process 2001 • Philippine Quality Award (PQA) for Proficiency in Qual- 2007 National Convention and the gold award in the 28th • Award of excellence from the SOPI for achieving operation. • Danilo Lachica becomes the new president. ity Management (Level II). • honorary mention in the Asian Six Sigma Summit Six QCPA regional convention. 20,966,008 safe man-hours without Lost Time Accident 2002 2005 Sigma Excellence Awards. • Safety Milestone (SMILE) Award from DOLE-BWC for from January 2006 to June 2009. 1997 • Implements the SAYES program to increase savings, boost • Award of excellence 2008 achieving 17,781,644 safe man-hours without Lost Time • SMILE Award for achieving 23,079,000 safe man-hours • Inaugurates FPC manufacturing plant and prepares to attendance, improve yield and efficiency, and speed up from the Safety Orga- • Oscar M. Lo- Accident from January 6, 2006 to June 1, 2008. without Lost Time Accident from January 6, 2006 to undertake ISO 9002 certification. response times in solving customer issues. nization of the Philip- pez Award for • Institutional winner in the 6th Gawad Kaligtasan at September 2009. 1998 2003 pines Inc. (SOPI) for 7 Performance Kalusugan for exemplary Occupational Safety and Health • Wrinkle Shrinker Quality Improvement Team wins • Teruyasu Iwakura takes over as president from Hajime • Implements the Balanced Scorecard. million safe man-hours. Excellence.• contribution. Excellence Award in the Sumitomo Group’s Quality Circle Shiraishi. • Integrated Management System-certified. • Silver Award in the The QIT wins • Award of excellence from the SOPI for achieving competition in the Electronics Business Unit. • Achieves ISO 9002 certification, making it the first First • Lopez Achievement Award (LAA) for Operations Man- Quality Circle Practitioners’ Association’s (QCPA’s) 25th the silver 19,058,512 safe man-hours without Lost Time Accident 2010 Holdings subsidiary hold the distinction. agement. Annual Quality Circles regional convention. award in the from January 2008 to August 2008. • Finalist in the 2009 cycle of the LAA.
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ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA TBE 2 brings more art projects Seminar for librar- works dealing with history such as Those who cannot remember the past are Artists’ Talk on with Pan- Hidalgo’s El Asesinato del Gobernador condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana August 7 anaw: Philip- ians on August 18 Bustamante, BenCab’s Soldiers and August 28, 1950 pine Journal Lopez Memorial Museum and Li- world maps and Philippine maps. The youngest ofE ugenio kids back to school New York- of Visual Arts. brary and the Ortigas Foundation Inc. After the tour, they were treated to H. Lopez Sr. and Pacita based so- Now based in will host the 10th Teacher-Librarian a presentation of materials on Cavite the typhoons last year by providing them M. Lopez’s five children, cial realist New York, she seminar in the morning and in the available at the Lopez Library, with with TBE packs: school bags filled with Roberto M. Lopez I m e l d a remains active afternoon, respectively, of August annotations by Dr. Serafin Quiason, enough school supplies for one year. (RML), is born. RML, C a j i p e - with curato- 18. Focus for this year’s seminar is consultant for the library. KCFI’s work in the aftermath of the through the Phil-Asia E n d a y a rial projects, cataloguing, fundraising and library The Lopez Memorial Museum and calamities helped uncover the greater Assistance Founda- and award- editing tasks aesthetics. Library is at the ground floor, Ben- problem related to the insufficiency of tion Inc. (PAAFI), provided the seed w i n n i n g and designing Among the speakers are Atty. pres Building, Exchange Road corner resources essential to education, which Lopezes reaffirm support to AIM Lopez Group Foundation Inc. chairman Oscar M. Lopez contempo- publications money to start up the Roberto M. Lopez could ultimately remove students from (center) signed the P25-million deed of donation that will enable the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Andrea Pasion-Flores of NBDB, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig rary artist on Philip- City. Museum days and hours are Mon- Conservation Laboratory. the devastation of the poverty cycle. to renovate its Makati campus. Accepting the donation are AIM chairman Jose Cuisia (left) and president Award-wining Arch. Mico Manalo of Escuela Taller August 13, 1952 Leo Abaya pine art and in Intramuros and Louie Baclagon of days-Saturdays, 8 am-5 pm, except This led to the next step: Tulong Edilberto de Jesus (right). The donation supplements the initial donation that the Lopezes gave in 1969 through artist and UP pro- Eugenio L. Lopez III, the eldest third- will dis- culture. Venture for Fundraising. Pre-regis- holidays. For more info, call Fanny at Balik-Eskwela 2. Like the 2009 drive, the Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc. to construct the AIM main building and dormitory. During the sign- fessor Leo Abaya generation Lopez, is born to Eugenio cuss their Abaya is a tration is required. Walk-ins are ac- 631-2417 or email pezseum@skyinet. TBE 2 aimed to provide students with ing event, OML rededicated himself to the ideals that led his father, Eugenio H. Lopez Sr., to support AIM’s Lopez Jr. and Conchita La’O Lopez. the materials to begin the school year. establishment. He said that being deeply committed to education, his father saw that the idea of setting up an processes, painter, production and set designer cepted but will be charged a fee. For net or [email protected]. Painter, printmaker, EL3 is the current chairman and CEO of This year, the focus of the drive was to academic institution with similar standards and methods as that of Harvard University—where his father took choice of and graphic designer. He has won an more info, call 395-2112. mixed media and instal- ABS-CBN Corp. provide school supplies to communities up Masters in Law—“was a good way of providing his most lasting legacy to the Philippines and Asia.” (Dulce materials, award for “Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?” August 5, 1961 lation artist Imelda in 14 provinces of Luzon whose liveli- Festin-Baybay) s u b j e c t He has curated shows for various gal- Cavite his- matter and Cajipe-Endaya leries in Manila and is active in doing First Holdings chair and CEO Federico hoods have been affected by El Niño. R. Lopez is born to Oscar M. Lopez and KCFI extended assistance to students in the challenges and possibilities of art research and education, being a profes- torians visit KCFI’s Rina Lopez-Bautista hands over a TBE pack Connie Rufino Lopez.H e concurrently these communities as they started anew. as engagement. sor at the UP College of Fine Arts. museum to a beneficiary in Bataan. Books cite EDC biodiversity Cajipe-Endaya is a painter, print- Artists’ Talk complements the on- serves as First Gen chair and CEO. KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez Memorial Mu- August 1965 KNOWLEDGE Channel Foundation Inc. maker, mixed media and installation going exhibition After the Fact which Lopez-Bautista noted: “Knowledge Channel is seum played host to the Meralco starts to collect increased rates (KCFI), in conjunction with generous donors, artist. A cofounder of KASIBULAN runs until September 18, 2010. Art- here to educate. In the same way, we are deeply Cavite Historical Society approved by the Public Service Commis- responded to the needs of communities affected conservation efforts women’s art collective, Cajipe-Endaya ists’ Talk is from 2-4pm. Fee is P120 grounded in understanding that for us to be able on July 10, 2010. Some 33 sion, acting upon the company’s petition by calamities the way it knew best: through educa- “We gave our full planting of trees that are es- explores issues of cultural identity and per person. For inquiries, call Fanny to do this effectively, we have to be able to do our members had an oppor- in October 1964. tion. It initiated a rehabilitation operation called support to the pub- sential to preserve the biodiver- the ironies of women’s social spaces. at 631-2417 or email admin@lopez- share in preparing children for school. And this tunity to go around the Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Tulong Balik-Eskwela (TBE), which helped over lication of these two sity of Philippine forests, hold She has also initiated publications and museum.org. is what inspires us to seek the support of partners museum galleries and see Lopez Memorial Museum Library 5,000 Filipino students go back to school after for Tulong Balik-Eskwela.” books because they sociocultural significance and provide a wealth of in- provide sustainable livelihood Festin-Baybay in ILO meet formation on trees and for forest communities. LOPEZ VALUESIN ACTION watersheds that will “Watersheds Sheltering Life” Lopez Group Foundation Inc.’s Public hopefully encourage features important watersheds Affairs and Media Relations head Dulce and inspire more in- in the Philippines including Festin-Baybay (center) takes part in dividuals as well as or- EDC’s geothermal reserva- the consultative review meeting for an ganizations to do their tion areas in Leyte, Negros ASEAN roadmap on the elimination of ABy Carla Paras-Sison2nd generation Lopez share in protecting Oriental, Negros Occidental, the worst forms of child labour (WFCL), THE watershed management Mother Nature,” EDC chair- Bicol and North Cotabato. It organized by the International Labor dad’s department, they were all Philippine Holdings Corpora- came to pass in 1986 as the that Rayos del Sol never doubt- and biodiversity conservation man Oscar M. Lopez (OML) mentions how EDC’s social Organization in Thailand. men. He had to accompany my tion needed someone in MIS, Lopez family returned to re- ed that his daughter “ought to” program of Energy Develop- said. “These books complement forestry project reinvented sisters and me every time we a new department they were habilitate and rebuild their work for the Lopez Group. ment Corporation (EDC) was the efforts of the Lopez Group, lives by transforming former went to the restroom because setting up in the Comptroller- businesses, Catahan was all Although Catahan was cited in two important books particularly EDC, to promote kaingineros into forest stewards it was a men’s room and he did ship Group that will be tasked smiles. There was pride at the at first reluctant to join the focusing on trees and water- environmental protection not and entrepreneurs. The book not want us to bother anybody,” to monitor the performance foresight of her father, respect group, she did not regret her Green meetings are in! sheds. only within our areas of opera- also discusses EDC’s accom- Catahan recalls. of the increasing number of for his confidence and faith in decision to comply with her “Trees of Tropical Asia” by tion but across the nation.” plishments in harmonizing its Trinidad Rayos del Sol with his brood of second-generation Lopez em- MERALCO Management and MMLDC’s natural ambi- In addition, clients may The Old Man [Eugenio subsidiaries of the company, the Lopez family, and a fuller father’s wishes. She has herself Dr. James La Frankie of Har- “Trees of Tropical Asia” operations with environmental ployees: Group comptroller Pearl R. Catahan; Edna R. Roxas, manager Leadership Development Cen- ance and structure promote hold alfresco lunches/dinners H. Lopez Sr.] indeed looked then named Meralco Securities understanding of his loyalty to experienced what her father vard University and “Watersheds devotes a spread on BINHI, protection—sustaining its of Meralco’s Legal Department; and Engr. Oscar Rayos del Sol, a senior ter (MMLDC) has unveiled energy efficiency. Its function or meetings since the center is after his employees’ welfare and Corporation. I really did not the Lopez tradition. experienced when he was in Sheltering Life” by the National which aims to restore the gene geothermal reservations while manager with Meralco Operations Process Management. “Green Meetings”—meeting rooms have large windows that surrounded by trees and gar- nobody can beat his generos- want to go because I was al- The genuine concern for Meralco: being treated not only Power Corporation cited EDC’s pool of endangered premium enhancing the watersheds’ rich and conference packages that allow natural lighting to pass, dens; they can also request pa- LOPEZ Group comptroller manager of Meralco when he ity! Catahan says the Meralco ready in SGV at that time and employee welfare and wellness as a partner in the success of the BINHI and social forestry proj- tree species by promoting the biodiversity. (Toni Nieva) provide clients a new experience minimizing the need to switch perless meetings or donate their Pearl R. Catahan of First Phil- retired in 1968 after serving the Christmas party was something my career objective was really ects for their unique concepts, demonstrated by Eugenio H. organization, but also as if you in environmental awareness. on the lights during daytime. excess training materials for ippine Holdings Corporation is company for 30 years. the employees and their fami- to become a partner in the firm. strong community involvement Lopez Sr. during his incum- were part of the family. “We are introducing Green The sky lighting for roofing cuts MMLDC’s mission programs a second-generation Lopez staff “I have very fond memories lies looked forward to. They had But my dad was so persistent. and biodiversity enhancement. bency in Meralco engendered a This kapamilya spirit has Meetings since it is impera- down on electricity costs, as do to public schools in Antipolo. member. Her dad, Trinidad C. of walking to Meralco after lots of food, fun, and surprises I told him the Lopezes were great desire in officers and staff made her stay through good tive for MMLDC to reduce the split-type air-conditioning Since MMLDC hosts thou- Rayos del Sol, was accounting school in nearby St. Theresa’s for the whole family. Everyone no longer in First Holdings members to reciprocate such times and bad. Her father could its carbon footprint and lead units. The use of energy cards sands of participants through- CALENDAR College in San Marcelino with was excited about the raffle that and so it was useless to join the generosity of spirit. So much so not be prouder. the way in espousing love for in guest rooms helps minimize out the year, the impact is more my two siblings to wait for our got bigger and bigger every company. But he told me, ‘The the environment,” said Agnes electricity wastage, while an evident. It does not only save father to finish work. At that year. Who wouldn’t be! There Lopezes will be back.’ He was Fidelino, MMLDC managing electric jeep shuttles guests in expenses but also eases the BAYAN Academy offers time, there were very few wom- was a time the grand prize was so sure they would come back,” director. around the center. burden on the environment. the following certificate en in Meralco, and in fact in my a house and lot and, at another narrates Catahan. “Love for the environment training programs this time, P1 million. Winning the She acceded to her father’s month: Show your love for the environment with is ingrained into the daily prac- August 5-6, 12-13, grand prize can really be a life- wishes and worked for three MMLDC’s Green Meetings. tices in the center, promoting 19-20, 26-27 changing experience! years in First Holdings. She this passion to guests who use —Strategic She actually did not expect to took a break to take graduate Planning and Manage- the facilities for their training join the Lopez Group because studies and earn a Master in ment Boot Camp requirements,” stressed Fidelino. her heart was set on becoming a Business Management from August 5-6—Marketing To know more about Management partner in SyCip, Gorres, Velayo the Asian Institute of Manage- MMLDC’s Green Meetings August 19-20—Human US envoy visits Adtel booth Adtel president Regie Casas & Company (SGV & Co.), the ment. Although the company packages, call 632-8111 or email Resource Management (2nd from right) explains the company’s concept of solar electrification for country’s premier accounting did not hold her post for her, mmldc.marketing@mmldc. For rates, call Carol at 426- marginalized homes to US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. at the Adtel firm even at that time. But at her she was fortunate to find a va- org. MMLDC is located along 3140 or 928-5576. Bayan booth during the annual CSR Expo organized by the League of Cor- dad’s prodding, she changed her cancy when she completed her Sumulong Highway in Anti- Academy reserves the right to porate Foundations at the SMX Center in Pasay City. Looking on are Trinidad (rightmost), with other executives, meets Meralco president career path. studies in two years and thus Pearl with Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and First polo. Visit the website at www. change course dates. Lopez Group Foundation Inc. president Rafael M. Alunan III and Adtel John F. Cotton (in dark suit). Directly behind Cotton is Steve Psinakis, “A friend of my dad from rejoined the company in 1983. Holdings chair and CEO Federico R. Lopez during the recent Gabi ng mmldc.org. (Peng Young) Solar department head Japs Batara. husband of Lopez Inc. chair Presy L. Psinakis. Meralco told him that First When her father’s words Parangal, where she was awarded for 30 years of service to First Holdings. 10 Lopezlink August 2010 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink August 2010 sports & wellness Sudoku A Run for the Pasig River 10.10.10 Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! FIRST, the good news. The Lopez Group calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para closed the first half of the year with an A1 AUGUST ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, financial performance, as chairman emeritus column at kahon. Oscar M. Lopez proudly announced during Break a world record, help save a river! 1: Ride for Cory @ the customary midyear briefing on July 21. G Strip, Greenhills, Dear Rosie This augurs an auspicious kickoff—on -Lo start up the conservation lab that now bears his name, would have THE world’s biggest footrace might well About 3,000 runners from Lo- 5:30 am. Fee: pez Group founder Eugenio H. Lopez Sr.’s turned 60 on August 28. take place in the Philippines when ABS- pez Group companies, notably P2,000. Contact: birth anniversary, incidentally—to a new Birthday greetings also go to First Holdings chair and CEO CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) and Kapit ABS-CBN, have also signed up Bobbit, 0916- Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) meet for the activity. era in our corporate life as we push forward and First Gen chair and CEO Federico R. Lopez on August 5, and 6468600. their target for the second edition of A The October run will have four 15: Red Cross with our new Lopez Group chairman, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, who is the eldest grand- Manuel M. Lopez, at the helm. Run for the Pasig River taking place in a different starting points—SM Run for Humanity, son of E.L. Sr., on August 13. Happy birthday! little over eight weeks. Mall of Asia for the 3K run under heralding the change in Lopez Hold- ooOoo If 120,000 runners participate in the race director Thumbie Remigio; 3/5/10K (Macapa- ings Corp. is the brand-new company logo also unveiled recently. Can I ask what’s the price range of FiveFingers footwear sold in fun run on October 10, 2010, it will grab the CCP Complex for the 5K and gal Blvd., Pasay). By now, you might have encountered the blue and green logo on Power Plant? No need to break them in? Thanks!—Rob G. the world record of 110,000 set by the Ayala Triangle for 10K under Rio Fee: P250-P350. our bulletins, IDs and elsewhere. There’s definitely more to this icon FiveFingers shoes range from P3,950 to about P5,000—more or Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, dela Cruz; and the 21K, which Contact: pasay@ than meets the eye, as we explain the signification in our story on less the same as regular running shoes. Rockwell marketing associate California in 1988. The inaugural Run for will be a by-invitation only affair, redcross.org.ph. page 2. Paolo Soriano, who has road tested this Italian brand, advises not to 16-18: Silent the Pasig River in November 2009, which at SM Marikina. Also, instead We also have a new section, “Lopez Values in Action,” which go into a full marathon immediately after purchase. “The runner has retreat attracted 23,000 runners, was “unprec- of a finisher’s medal, participants @ Hilltop. aims to help bring the Lopez Credo closer to the hearts and minds to acclimatize to the different impact of the footwear by doing light edented for a first run.” will get a bracelet made from re- Fee: P1,000/day. of our readers by spotlighting employees who exemplify the values running with the shoes first,” he says. “We always want to grow bigger. So on cycled materials by the relocatees Contact: Emy outlined therein. For our inaugural feature, meet Group comptroller ooOoo 10.10.10, we not only decided to put on a of KBPIP. Toytoy, 895-3352 or Pearl Catahan, a second-generation Lopez employee who can recall By the legacy of Sir Eugenio Hofileña Lopez, to the people be- a time when women were rara avises in the corridors of Meralco. marathon, we have also decided to break “At the end of the day, Pasig Marissa Catanghal, hind the Lopez Group of companies, congrats to you all. You have Very Easy Check out page 9 to discover why this self-confessed reluctant re- the Guinness world record by going for River is not my river,” said Lopez. 641-1192. Easy certainly brought the companies to their full agenda, which is to 120,000 registered participants,” said AFI AFI’s Gina Lopez (5th from left) with (l-r) ABS-CBN head for safety and risk management Martin Aguda, “It’s everyone’s river, it’s every- 22: Global Run Medium cruit to First Holdings changed her mind about being a kapamilya. serve not only the Filipinos but the whole world as well. Surely race directors Eric Imperio and Darryl de Leon, Gen. Sam Tucay, and race directors Rio dela Cruz and Thumbie We salute the First Philippine Industrial Corporation team for managing director and KBPIP project di- one’s responsibility. And if every- 2010, 3/5/15K Hard Don Eñing is proud of your accomplishments. Never be afraid Remigio. its response to the petroleum seepage incident in Bangkal, Makati in rector Gina Lopez. one feels the same way and takes (Fort). Fee: P350- to take risks, for by doing so success awaits you all.—Christine late July. By staying true to its top core value—passion for safety—a Hofileña Lopez is certain that Filipinos can agencies and governments…Surely the leges under the Commission on Higher it on and has a keen sentiment, P450. Contact: potentially damaging challenge was dealt with with dispatch and ooOoo break the record. Filipinos can beat the world record in Education; Pasig River communities; the then there is no way—no way—that that Ronald 0930- “The only reason I’m very confident terms of running with our hearts,” she armed services; the El Shaddai religious river will not be clean. So I hope everyone Answer to July puzzle utmost professionalism. Kudos! Good day! Just want to ask how to subscribe to your magazines, 6628042. Solution, tips and computer First Sumiden Circuits Inc. has been making waves in the that we can hit 130,000 [participants] is said. movement; and corporations. About 30% joins us on 10.10.10.” 23: Ironman 70.3 program available at www. especially StarStudio. Thank you.—April Grace because of all our partners—the schools, As of July 9, some 90,000 pledges have of the runners thus far come from the For more info, visit www.101010runfor electronics industry, not the least because of the amazing business ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.’s Cherry Pineda’s response: “For Philippines, Half sudoku.com army, police, corporate donors and local been received from universities and col- academe. pasigriver.com. turnaround it effected last year. Find out why this 14-year-old joint subscriptions to ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. magazines, contact Ironman (Cam venture company based in Cabuyao, Laguna continues to reap ac- Filbar’s at 584-2784 and 571-8043.” Sur Watersports GRIFFIN SIERRA colades for its accomplishments in operations and quality manage- Complex). For more RECOMMENDS ment, productivity, ESH and other areas. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions info, visit www. travel This month, we remember Roberto M. Lopez (RML), youngest about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] ironman703phil. FAST-PACED and exciting, Shanghai is a son of the Lopez Group founder. RML, an art patron whose Phil- or [email protected] or be a friend or fan in Facebook. com/. combination of old-world charm and modern Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. (PAAFI) gave the seed money to 27-29: Silent marvels. Hosting the Expo 2010, Shanghai Ro- like the stars retreat @ Tagaytay. lex Masters 2010 and HSBC Championship Fee: P1,500/day. Golf Tournament from May to November this WATER, water everywhere but not a da” hosts Rica Peralejo and Donita Rose Contact: Josie Rigg, year, now is the perfect time to visit! drop to drink—or to shower with. For are among them. 809-7815. The city is divided by theH uangpu River, with and several weeks, this was probably on repeat According to Peralejo, she saves the rinse 28: Walk Pu Xi area in the west, and Pu Dong area in the Hip happening Shanghai By Carla Ricafort Atienza mode in many Metro Manilans’ heads as water from shampooing in a basin and uses the Talk east. Here are some essential places to visit: water levels in Bulacan’s Angat Dam sank this to flush the toilet. She added that “ev- 4th The Bund is located in Pu Xi, at the edge of the of the original quote is Events around Asia faster than a pol’s trust rating. ery effort to save water is worth it.” anniversary @ Huangpu River. Originally a British settlement, the general practice. While a full-blown water crisis has Rose, for her part, employs the old trick 6:30 am. Venue the area houses 52 buildings with obviously Euro- Be ready to use a been averted—for now—it makes sense of filling a plastic bottle with water and Here’s what’s going on around Asia to help to be announced. pean design. To the east, you get a view of the new squat toilet. It is not to make water conservation a habit, a way placing it in the toilet tank. This way, she you plan your next trip: Participants must Shanghai skyline, comprised of the iconic Ori- uncommon to encounter Shanghai Expo 2010. of life. After all, as the theory goes, the cuts down on the amount of water used in ental Pearl Tower and the Jin Mao Tower, which Visit the pavil- register with their squat toilets, especially 15 vie for top spot next world war won’t be fought over oil or flushing, she explained. looks like a modern-day pagoda. We suggest you in older areas. Western- ions or watch the closing ceremonies in HR departments. anything else, but…water! Peralejo urged the public not to wait first take a stroll on Nanjing Walk Street during ized seat toilets are also October. Tickets are sold outside the expo Contact: Benjo Local celebrities too, have been suffi- until the water shortage affects them be- the early evening; then, proceed to the Bund to available, but mostly in site and in supermarkets around the city. in LLW cage tourney ciently alarmed by the situation and have fore making a move to conserve the re- Sandoval, 631-6394 catch the mini light show from across the water new buildings. Ticket prices start at RMB 60 (about personally taken steps to ease the burden source, adding: “We can do something or Darlene Lamis, which starts at sunset and ends at 10 p.m. daily. P1,100) for whole day entry. Expo closes THE 5th Lopez Lifelong Wellness invi- SKYCable. Returning to the tournament Catch an acrobat on the water supply. “Umagang Kay Gan- about it right now.” 449-6170. After taking in the sights of modern Shang- on October 31, 2010. tational basketball tournament opened at after a period of absence are Adtel and show. There are two The 2010 Malaysia MegaSale Carnival. hai, go to Yu Yuan Garden for some souvenirs the Fr. Cortina Sports Center of Xavier First Sumiden Circuits Inc. choices of acrobat shows, and traditional Chinese trinkets. Walking into From July 24 to September 16, 2010. School in Greenhills on July 24, 2010. The results of the July 24 matches are Casiano rules 1st one being more tradi- Yu Yuan is like stepping into an old kung fu Besides the shopping malls, make a trip This year, 15 companies, including guest as follows: Game 1—First Philec def. MEWA Cup Albert Casiano tional Chinese and the movie. But closer inspection will reveal Mc- Old street in Shanghai. to Klang Valley’s effervescent districts of company PLDT, joined the tournament. First Gen (48-47); 2—Philec def. Adtel of Malolos Business Center (third other more updated, like Donald’s, KFC, Starbucks and Dairy Queen Petaling Street or the local Chinatown, As in previous years, the tournament is (46-44); 3—First Sumiden def. Mesala from right) scored six wins in seven a Chinese Cirque du So- integrated into the old architecture. After shop- street in Golden Eagle Square is Gucci’s flagship Little India at Brickfields, Jalan Tuanku divided into two divisions. Division A is (56-51); 4—EDC def. FPHC (64-58); games to rule the 1st Meralco Workers leil. The shows are normally staged daily in the ping, walk along the zigzag bridge across the store, Burberry and Coach. Down the street, going Abdul Rahman and Masjid India. composed of seven teams, while Division 5—Bayan def. Rockwell (74-71); and Association (MEWA) Chess Cup held evening. Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010. koi pond for some traditional Shanghainese towards Jing An Temple, are the Salvatore Fer- B has eight teams. 6—SKYCable def. AEI (76-33). at the Meralco Center in Ortigas. Spend a day out of town. Suzhou and Hang- He out steadied seven other veteran food at Lu Buo Lang restaurant. ragamo store at the Shanghai Center, Marc Jacobs Catch the world’s only Formula One night Division A is made up of ABS-CBN, Succeeding games will be held on zhou are the neighboring towns outside of the players to earn the title of MEWA Xintiandi and Taikang Lu in the old French and the Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel. race from September 24 -26, 2010. Three- First Gen, Meralco, Rockwell, Bayan, and Wednesday evenings at Club 650 and city. Visit a silk factory, where you can touch the Cup champion and cemented his place concession are perfect places to dine and pur- here are some things to remember as you go day walkabout tickets start at SG$188 First Philec, the 2009 Division B champi- Thursday evenings at Lourdes school. The silk worms and unwind their cocoons into thread, as Meralco’s numero uno chess player. chase paintings, prints and specialty items. Have about this dynamic city: (about P6,250). on. PLDT will participate as a guest team exhibition matches between PLDT and or watch a show performed over the West Lake. Art Expo Malaysia 2010. Second place went to Jay Dicen of tea or coffee alfresco and watch the crowd. Also, Bring a taxi card. Most hotels in Shanghai From October and will play exhibition matches against the Division A teams will be played on This 2010 is a very special year for Shanghai! Security with 5.5 points and third check out the small independent art stores, gal- provide their guests with bilingual taxi cards for 28 to November 1, 2010, about 2,000 the six other Division A teams. Division Saturdays at Northeast Greenhills. As- Witness the historical events and call Griffin place was dealt to Ronnnie Dellota of leries and jewelry and craft stores. the cab drivers to read. These cards have simple in- paintings, sculptures, digital art, instal- B is made up of Asian Eye Institute, En- suming it is ready, the semis and finals Sierra at 898-2451 to 57 or email sales@griffin- Networks with 4.5 points. The event Plaza 66 on Nanjing Xi Lu is the premier structions, such as “Please take me to my hotel.” lation, photography and mural art from ergy Development Corp., First Philip- will be played at the refurbished Meralco sierra.com.ph. Look for Mitzi, Allan or Shiena. was sponsored by MEWA through its president Michael dela Cruz and auditor Mari Esperanza. (Raul Sol Cruz) shopping mall located in the Jing An district. Be ready to haggle. When shopping around 60 art galleries from 20 countries will be pine Holdings Corp., Mesala, Philec and Gym in October. (Benjo Sandoval) Also ask about specials on domestic weekend Here you will find the shops of Louis Vuitton and the local markets, expect the sellers to bloat getaways for Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Legaspi featured. Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. Hermes, as well as other luxury brands. Across the prices. Purchasing the items at about 25%-50% City, Laoag and Palawan! 12 Lopezlink August 2010
By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this August collaborated with photographers, ‘Chalk’: Still rockin’ at 10! stylists, makeup artists, hair styl- ists and designers on bridal looks The number one college magazine celebrates 10 years of rocking the for an exhibit entitled “10th.” Ten campus scene! Cover girl Kim Chiu leads the way by talking about photos from previous issues were the secrets to her success. Check out this year’s Bright Young Manila also selected to represent the looks, list, featuring style blogger Tricia Gosingtian, DJ Euric Lumanog, which Goldilocks interpreted in actress Denise Laurel and more. Read about how the college scene wedding cakes. The exhibit will has changed in the past 10 years, plus UAAP and NCAA rookies be on display at Power Plant Mall talk about their pre-game rituals and most embarrassing dates. South Court from July 13-18. The celebration culminates in Septem- Robin on his women in ‘StarStudio’ ber with the Metrowear Bridal Find out how Robin Padilla met former wife Leizel Sicangco, how fashion show. he adored his “Ma’am” Sharon Cuneta, how he and a young Kris Aquino once defied the world—Kris’s family in particular—and All about celebrities in ‘Metro’ many more never-before-read revelations from this most enduring of It’s raining stars as Metro unveils its special Celebrity Is- stars. Equally worth your while sue this August! On the cover are some of the most allur- are a tribute to showbiz’s most ing faces gracing the big and small screens today, includ- stylish celebrities, travel photos ing Kristine Hermosa, Kim Chiu, Bea Alonzo, Angelica from Christian Bautista and Panganiban, Maja Salvador and Maricar Reyes. Find out Vina Morales, and swoon-wor- what—or who—the secret of their success is! Want to dress thy snaps from the Bench Uncut like your favorite screen siren? We’ve rounded up every- underwear show. thing you need in one neat list. In addition, we dish out the most interesting and useful info in our regular sections like Get the newest issues of your fa- “Metrowear” and “Fit In”! vorite magazines at leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. Get a free 1 issue for 10 years of ‘Metro Weddings’ every 12-month subscription (for Metro Weddings celebrates 10 years of bringing brides- a total of 13 issues). For inquiries, to-be all the information they need to plan their wed- call ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at ding celebration. On the cover of its anniversary issue (02) 455-9434 or visit us at http:// is bride-to-be Celine Lopez. The Metro Weddings team abscbnmags.multiply.com. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS
All new,By Lisa Gomez all Tokyoexciting! Posh Vint is the place to go Tokyo Posh of- for antique furniture, ROCKWELL Power Plant Mall is constantly fers temporary chairs, old books, toys dishing out surprises for Fashionable Manila. and permanent and a whole range of Here’s a quick guide to our newest and latest hair extensions unique finds. Vintage this August! brought all the collectors will surely go Chili’s way from Japan. gaga over this new shop! True Value Head to Chili’s to satisfy your craving for sump- Now you don’t tuous burgers, fritters, quesadillas, baby back have to worry True Value is the go-to store ribs and more! Chili’s is the newest restaurant about looking for anything and everything to hit the mall, opening in August 2010. the same every you need for your home. The Fred Perry single day. With store even has novelty items Fred Perry, one of the most well-known fashion Tokyo Posh, you can change your look such as bag holders, handy Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo brands in the world, is now open at the Archaeol- and express yourself differently each day! containers and a Bistecca Executive Editor Rosan Cruz ogy wing. Find interesting pieces for your casual whole lot more. Contributing Editors day at the mall, dinner Bistecca at Joya Lofts & Towers is Rockwell’s There’s also Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) John Rojo (Bayan) date or night out newest restaurant offering steaks! They also -of True Value’s Maite Bueno (Meralco) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) with friends. fer a variety of sumptuous meals such as roast Paint Center, Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) chicken with rosemary and lemon wrapped in which has over Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) bacon, and Australian lamb rack. a hundred paint Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Vint choices and Benjo Sandoval (Wellness) tools! Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) August events Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Rockwell’s Urban Bazaar is happening on Au- LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings gust 27-29 at the Rockwell Tent. Unique and Corp. PR Group hip fashion finds, yummy meals, and interest- 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City ing gift items will be featured. For foodies, the Telefax: 633-3520 For feedback, please email rcruz@lopez- Baker’s Dozen will be held at the Concourse holdings.ph. level on all weekends of August. For more info, Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph log on to www.powerplant.com or add us up on www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall!