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LAA’s Yolanda Heroes IT was, in the words of chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML), a gathering of heroes, a shining moment. The occasion was the 13th cycle of the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) held at ABS-CBN’s Studio 10, where 11 names—matching the 2011 cycle’s bumper crop—were added to the roster of LAA winners. Turn to page 6 Photo by Ryan Ramos
Lopez Group complies ‘Mahal Ko o Mahal Halloween with directive on corporate Ako’ rules ‘Himig treats galore! governance…page 3 Handog’…page 4 …page 12 Lopezlink October 2014 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink October 2014 Eco-zone champion optimistic EDC boosts Visayas grid with Dispatch from Japan ABS-CBN’s Santos-Concio, AMML highlights PH gains, PH-Japan relations in the medium term 49.4-MW geothermal plant before grad students Vidanes honored DIRECTOR General Lilia projects including EDC’s Na- ABS-CBN president and de Lima of the Philippine sulo plant. CEO Charo Santos-Concio Economic Zone Author- The Nasulo geothermal was honored as the Asian ity (PEZA) sees “a lot of good plant was constructed us- Media Woman of the Year by things” going for the country ing equipment from EDC’s ContentAsia, a premier infor- in the next five years. geothermal power plant in mation resource that covers the “Umaarangkada na tayo (We Negros Occidental. It will entertainment media industry are accelerating),” De Lima told boost the portfolio of power across the Asia-Pacific region. senior executives attending the assets of EDC and its sub- Santos-Concio, who September 15 economic and sidiaries in Southern Negros topped ContentAsia’s annual political briefing that kicked that includes the 112.5-MW list of Asia’s Most Influential off the Lopez Group’s annual Palinpinon I and 80-MW Women in Media, was chosen budget planning process. Palinpinon II geothermal for leading “a powerful multi- First Philippine Holdings plants of Green Core Geo- platform content agenda that Corporation Corporate Com- Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and chairman Amb. EDC chairman Federico R. Lopez (3rd from left) and president Richard thermal Inc. Amb. Manuel M. Lopez (6th from left) with embassy officials and GRIPS’ Filipino students is the strongest insurance we munications consultant Danilo Manuel M. Lopez with Justice Sec. Leila de Lima and PEZA director Tantoco (leftmost) switch on the system simulation with Sec. Jericho “The Nasulo geother- know of amid all the uncer- Gozo, who moderated the general Lilia de Lima Petilla and Mayor Edgar Teves of Valencia, Negros Oriental mal power plant will help tainties of a digital world. And briefing, noted that De Lima INTERNATIONAL gradu- Philippines under the Aquino personal insights and experi- ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio and Broadcast head us fulfill the needs of our ate students at the National administration’s vigorous and ences into his talk, tracing his she’s doing it mindful of the was originally appointed by De Lima is bullish about the country, citing the need to Cory Vidanes ENERGY Development one of our greenfield projects is customers. They have asked Graduate Institute for Policy resolute pursuit of political re- transition from being a lifelong powerful legacy of a company President Fidel Ramos in 1995 prospects for the Philippines improve our image abroad. Corporation (EDC) inau- now ready to provide clean, re- EDC for competitively priced Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo forms, economic development businessman to becoming the that has led in its traditional Meanwhile, Broadcast Laurenti Dyogi at the awards as PEZA director general and because of its competitive, “We have a tendency to gurated the 49.4-megawatt liable and competitively priced power that minimizes foreign welcomed Ambassador Manuel and inclusive growth under Philippines’ top diplomat in broadcast space for the past 60 head Cory Vidanes received a night. chairperson. easily trainable workforce and emphasize the negative rather (MW) Nasulo geothermal power to the province of Ne- exchange fluctuations and M. Lopez (AMML) as he de- its “good governance is good Japan beginning 2011. years.” Communication Excellence in As Broadcast head, Vidanes “She is now serving her strategic location in Southeast than the positive. So we make plant in Valencia, Negros gros Oriental and to our valued volatile fuel price movements, livered a well-received lecture economics” platform. “It is a real honor to serve “This award is special Organizations Award given by sets the direction of the devel- fourth president, having sub- Asia. an appeal to the press: let us Oriental on September 26. customers in the Visayas grid,” so that is exactly the solution on good governance gains in The ambassador also my country in the diplomatic for me because it recognizes the International Association opment, production and distri- sequently been reappointed in “Our 100 million-strong accentuate the positive and The inauguration was led by EDC chairman and chief we provided,” EDC president the Philippines and recent de- briefed GRIPS students on frontlines, to be entrusted my work and passion as a of Business Communicators bution of content, merchandise succession by Presidents Joseph population provides our cut- downplay the negative. We are EDC executives with Energy executive officer Federico R. and COO Richard Tantoco velopments in Philippine-Japan the outstanding state of Phil- with conducting relations with storyteller and a leader of a (IABC) Philippines for her and live events for ABS-CBN Estrada, Gloria Arroyo and Be- ting edge. Other countries even more vulnerable to man- Sec. Jericho Petilla and local Lopez said. said. relations before a full house. ippine-Japan relations, citing Japan and to look after the multimedia company, and I effective leadership and use Channel 2. She is an influen- nigno Aquino III,” Gozo said. have the technology and finan- made disasters than to natural government officials as spe- Based on forecasts of EDC and its subsidiaries AMML gave one of two Japan’s vast contributions to the welfare of our large Filipino could not be more honored to of excellent communication tial figure in the production PEZA, an investment pro- cial capital. But we have the disasters.” cial guests. the Department of Energy remain the leading producer opening lectures for the in- Philippines’ ongoing economic community of over 200,000 represent not just ABS-CBN, in supervising ABS-CBN’s division, making an impact motion agency attached to the human resources and this is Meanwhile, Justice Secre- “The Nasulo geothermal (DOE), power demand in the of geothermal energy in the augural Ambassadorial Lec- resurgence via Japan’s standing in this country,” AMML told but the hardworking media programming and massively through program content and Department of Trade and In- a potent force which we must tary Leila de Lima analyzed plant will help address the Visayas will surpass the cur- Philippines, accounting for ture Series organized by the as the country’s top trading the students. women in the Philippines…. successful campaigns and the public service initiatives dustry, reinforces government properly educate so that they major political themes on the tightening power supply-de- rent capacity of 2,037MW by more than 60% of the total GRIPS International Student partner, top export market, top In the ensuing Q&A ses- I am so thankful that I am events. of the company. She led ABS- efforts to encourage invest- can contribute in a major way horizon, noting that corporate mand situation in the Visayas 2015. To address the deficit, geothermal capacity installed Council. provider of official develop- sion, AMML candidly ad- given the opportunity to be of “Being in ABS-CBN for CBN through a triumphant ments and create employment to the economy. Barring any decision makers want predict- region. We are pleased that the DOE has lined up energy in the country. (Toni Nieva) Opening with a situ- ment assistance and a leading dressed students’ questions on service to the Filipino people,” 28 years has given me the op- celebration of the network’s in the countryside while gen- major calamity, barring any ability, stability, consistency, ationer on Philippine affairs, source of foreign investments current domestic and foreign Santos-Concio said. portunity to serve the Filipino 60th anniversary and a highly erating exports. Its portfolio major change in our invest- transparency and continuity in he outlined the sweeping and inbound tourism. policy challenges confronted The summit, which had the people as we continue to com- successful “Tulong Na, Tabang has grown to 3,332 locators in ment laws, we can slug it out policies, laws and rules to be positive changes and wave of GRIPS students welcomed by the Philippines. (Excerpted theme “Great Stories, Well municate, build relationships Na, Tayo Na” T-shirt drive 308 economic zones, including there. We have a very good able to plan for the long term. optimism taking hold in the the ambassador’s infusion of from tokyo.philembassy.net) Told,” was attended by content and inspire our audiences all that benefited the victims of tourism zones, information chance to compete in a border- “If we wish to get a true feel OML leads Lopez Group creators, producers, broadcast- over the world. We share the typhoon Yolanda. technology centers, medical less economy,” she said. for what may lie in our future, ers, program buyers, program- same value of excellence in Vidanes was not able to tourism zones, agro-industrial Asked about the risks or I think the best gauge is the ming heads and executives, communication with IABC personally accept her award as zones and retirement zones. vulnerabilities of doing busi- Filipino people, who are be- delegation to AFCSR and focused on creativity and as we strive to better the lives she was in the US to complete As of July 2014, PEZA-regis- ness in the country, De Lima coming more politically aware EDC unit inks long-term power innovation in content creation, of the Filipino,” Vidanes said the Advanced Management tered investments have reached asked her audience to become LOPEZ Group Foundation and hopefully, mature,” the packaging, production, mar- in her acceptance speech read Program at Harvard Business $2.711 trillion, generating over ambassadors of the Philip- Inc. (LGFI) chairman Oscar Justice Secretary said. (Carla keting and distribution. by head of TV Production School. (Kane Choa) a million direct jobs. pines, that is, to speak well of Paras-Sison) M. Lopez led the Lopez Group supply deal with Capiz co-op delegation to the 13th Asian Forum on Corporate Social GREEN Core Geothermal Tantoco said that GCGI’s “We are delighted that Rockwell Primaries pops up in Megamall Responsibility (AFCSR) held Inc. (GCGI), a subsidiary of price structure gives CAPEL- CAPELCO and GCGI have Lopez Group execs, directors attend recently at Makati Shangri-La Energy Development Corpo- CO the benefit of stable and mutually decided to move ROCKWELL Primaries will selves to bringing the Rockwell in furniture in The Grove Hotel. ration, and the Capiz Electric predictable prices. forward with the partnership. corporate governance seminar unveil Manila’s first one-bed- brand to the modern Filipino Furniture Exhibit on October Themed “Building Resilient Cooperative Inc. (CAPELCO) “With power supply in More than just being business room pop-up model unit of its home. We have options for 10-19. Communities: How Business, signed an amendment to Panay coming from imported partners, we now consider our LOPEZ Group chairman directed annual training on becca Sarmenta who discussed first residential development, both the young and old, and we For couples starting their Government and Social Enter- their power supply agreement fossil-fuel based sources, GCGI relationship as having gone to emeritus Oscar M. Lopez; corporate governance for key key developments in corporate 53 Benitez, in SM Megamall’s are proud to give your family a new homes or families seek- prises Can Work Together,” the (PSA) extending their exist- effectively helps CAPELCO the next level. Tayo ay tunay Ambassador Manuel M. officers and directors of PLCs governance; and Atty. Rubina Upper Ground Floor B from new, affordable and convenient ing to refresh the look of their two-day forum was attended by ing contract until December minimize their risk from unpre- na magkapamilya. We assure Lopez, Lopez Holdings by SEC-accredited training Aquino who presented actual October 2-8. choice with a premium touch living spaces, the exhibit lines around 500 local and foreign 2040. GCGI and CAPELCO dictable foreign exchange rate CAPELCO that we will chairman and chief executive providers. The circular took cases and case studies. The fo- agreed on a new price pursuant fluctuations and volatile global continue to provide clean, reli- officer; and ABS-CBN chair- effect this year. rum was moderated by Paulo The design on display is the with 53 Benitez,” said Malou up the best picks from the delegates from more than 30 Chairman Oscar M. Lopez (center), president Cedie Lopez Vargas (2nd man Eugenio Lopez III led SEC memorandum circular Lastimosa, SGV associate di- 45-square meter one-bedroom Pineda, Rockwell Primaries top names in high-end home countries. from left) and Dulce Festin-Baybay (leftmost), who represented LGFI at the to the repricing provisions and fuel price movements. This is a able and competitively priced unit. Targeting young Filipino Development Corporation design, including Heima for The keynote address was AFCSR, are shown with League of Corporate Foundations CSR Institute market-based price structure in major benefit for CAPELCO power with utmost dedication. key officers and members of 13-2014, meanwhile, required rector, Advisory. Atty. Joanne families, this unit features SVP. homes with an original and delivered by Nobel Peace Prize founder Lydia Sarmiento-Enrile and former Ayala Foundation head Vicky their original PSA, which was granted that, historically, coal We will continue to give cus- the boards of publicly listed the prescribed curriculum for Ranada of the SEC Corporate Scandinavian-inspired aes- 53 Benitez, the first resi- whimsical vibe; Philux for laureate and former Timor- Garchitorena signed in August 2010 and has price movements have swung tomized energy solutions, fair companies (PLCs) within the such seminars to include basic Governance Division observed thetics and design that will dential development project classic and tasteful additions Leste President and United been extended until December wildly,” Tantoco said. pricing, competent technical Lopez Group who underwent and advanced courses in finan- the proceedings. appeal to the different tastes under Rockwell Land’s newest to any living space; and Liv- Nations envoy to Guinea Bissau Capping the event was the its gold sponsors First Philip- 2040. GCGI in the amended assistance and dedicated and a corporate governance semi- cial reporting. The Lopez Group leads of each family member, as well subsidiary Rockwell Prima- ing Space and Restoration for Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta. Moder- AFCSR 2014 awards dinner pine Holdings Corporation Based on the amended PSA, contract also agreed to increase responsive customer support at nar called “Creating Advan- SGV, a member firm of six PLCs: Lopez Holdings as highlight the convenience, ries, represents architectural contemporary furniture that ating the session was AFCSR with Pres. Benigno Aquino (FPH), which was represented GCGI reduced its price in 2015 supply from 12 megawatts all times,” Tantoco said. tage through Governance” Ernst & Young Global Limited, Corporation, ABS-CBN security and exclusivity that innovation designed with the is both functional and artis- chairman Dato Timothy Ong, III presenting the Asian CSR at the event by Hazel Velasco by approximately P0.30 per (MW) up to 15MW of power GCGI operates the 112.5- conducted by SGV & Co. on sent the following as resource Corporation, First Philippine everyone needs. family at the center. tic. also the chairman of Asia Inc. Awards and the Intel-AIM and Lorenne Alejandrino of kilowatt-hour. CAPELCO has for one year starting September MW Tongonan geothermal September 15. persons: Leonardo Matignas Holdings Corporation, First Rockwell Primaries prop- Furniture exhibit at The Visit The Grove Furniture Forum which co-organized Corporate Responsibility Corporate Communications. saved for its member consumers 2014 to September 2015, and plant in Leyte and the 192.5- The seminar complied Jr. who gave an overview and Gen Corporation, Energy De- erty specialists will also be Grove Exhibit from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. the forum together with the Award. The company’s booth was also P140 million annually in gen- up to 18MW starting Sep- MW Palinpinon geothermal with Securities and Exchange perspective on corporate gov- velopment Corporation and on-ground to assist visitors Meanwhile, Rockwell at The Grove Information Asian Institute of Management The AFCSR was started featured at the venue. For those eration charges. tember 2015 until December plants in Negros Oriental. Commission (SEC) memoran- ernance, as well as an overview Rockwell Land Corporation. through the experiential brings together sophisticated Center, C5 cor. Ortigas Ave., (AIM)-Ramon V. del Rosario by the late Felipe Alfonso, interested in the presentations, GCGI president Richard 2040. (Toni Nieva) dum circular 20-2013, which on financial reporting; Re- (Carla Paras-Sison) tour. home brands to provide home- Pasig. For more info, call 571- Sr. Center for Corporate Social former vice chairman of LGFI. contact LGFI at 631-6465. “…We’ve dedicated our- makers with the finest choices 8151. (Nicole Reyes) Responsibility. AFCSR 2014 had for one of (Dulce Festin-Baybay) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline Lopezlink October 2014 Councils Lopezlink October 2014 couch potato treats ‘Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako’ rules ‘Himig Handog’ PR Challenge HR Updates “MAHAL Ko o Mahal Ako,” written Eric de Leon and interpreted by At 3Q GMM ‘It’s Showtime’ by Edwin Marollano and inter- Jugs and Teddy) and “Hindi Wala” turns 5! preted by KZ Tandingan, emerged (5th Best Song, by Nica del Rosa- HR Council tackles HR’s strategic role, Two peas in the “It’s Showtime” pulls out all the stops as grand prize winner in the Hi- rio and interpreted by Juris). as it marks five years of giving mig Handog Pinoy Pop Love The special awards handed out use of social media in the workplace fun and lauding Filipino tal- Songs 2014 held at the Araneta during the finals night included First Gen pod ent through a monthlong cel- Coliseum recently. Star Cinema’s Choice Award THE Lopez Group HR appreciation of the im- SPOTTED in the newest their sys- ebration. Expect the annual Edwin bested 14 other songwrit- (“Halik sa Hangin”); MYX’s Choice Council held its third-quarter portant role HR plays issue of Current are Carlo tems and Magpasikat Week to be more er-finalists to win the P1-million For Best Music Video Award general membership meeting in furthering and help- Vega and Chip Vega, Power d i s c u s s spectacular than ever as the cash prize and a trophy designed (“Mahal Kita Pero” directed by Tag and (GMM) at the One Corporate ing develop business Economics and Trading with them hosts are already preparing by sculptor Michael Cacnio. KZ, San Beda College Alabang); Star Center in Pasig on September strategies. head and Sustainability and renewable for their performances to im- meanwhile, bagged the ABS-CBN. Music Listeners’ Choice Award be proud! 25. The session’s second Energy Efficiency Policy e n e r g y press a distinguished panel of com Favorite Interpreter Award. (“Bumabalik Ang Nagdaan” by Sar- In keeping with GMM tra- topic, Impact of Social THIS must be our easiest con- officer, respectively, at First policy-re- judges. Aside from the battle Hailed as the 2nd Best Song ah Jane Gandia and interpreted by dition, timely, meaningful and Media in the Work- test ever! Every week, a Lopez Gen Corporation. With aca- lated con- of its hosts, “It’s Showtime” will was “Halik sa Hangin” by David Jessa Zaragoza); MOR 101.9 Lis- relevant HR issues were dis- place, put the spotlight ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio (left) looks on as composer Edwin Group company is featured on demicians and scientists for cerns. also provide a jam-packed bash Dimaguila and interpreted by Ebe teners’ Choice Award and ABS- cussed by invited resource per- on how social media Marollano and interpreter KZ Tandingan celebrate their Himig Handog win the LopezLink FB page. Em- parents, it’s no wonder both …Who are your for the madlang people and all Dancel with Abra. CBNmobile Fan Favorite Award sons before the assembled HR can be both a boon and ployees of the featured company brothers—holders of BS mentors at First Gen? those who have been part of The other winners are “Ma- (“Simpleng Tulad Mo” by Meljohn by Jude Gitamondoc and inter- tal tracks can be downloaded for representatives from various a bane to the workplace simply have to tag themselves Economics degrees—dedi- Carlo: I feel very fortunate be- the program’s success. hal Kita Pero” (3rd Best Song, by Magno and interpreted by Daniel preted by Jed Madela). P25 each through Starmusic.ph, Lopez Group companies. For and HR practitioners. and fellow employees on the cated themselves to teaching ing in First Gen because from Melchora Mabilog and interpreted Padilla); and TFC’s Choice Award The Himig Handog 2014 al- Amazon.com, Mymusicstore. this particular GMM session, Two speakers featured photo. Each wave lasts at their alma mater Univer- the time that Sir Peter (Peter by Janella Salvador); “Walang Ba- and StarStudio Readers’ Choice bum is now available at record com.ph and iTunes. (Aaron Do- the topics of strategy imple- handled this second for a week, but there is a 50-tag HR Council’s Beth Canlas (right) presents sity of the Philippines Los Garrucho) was the CEO, I Ku stars in ‘Angel Eyes’ sagan ng Trip” (4th Best Song, by Award (“If You Don’t Want to Fall” bars nationwide for P299. Digi- mingo) mentation and social media topic—Socialytics co- Ku Hye-sun of “Boys limit per photo, so make sure to to GMM guest speaker Ida Fritzie Amigo the Baños before joining First considered him someone that I were featured. founder and managing group’s token of appreciation over Flow- tag early! Every Friday, an elec- Gen. looked up to already… I started The first topic, entitled HR’s director Jonas delos ers” returns to tronic raffle is done to select 10 Corporate Communica- my real regulatory power eco- Role in Strategy Implementa- Reyes gave the attendees a walk- Quasha Ancheta Peña and No- Philippine televi- winners of special prizes. tions’ Niña Terol-Zialcita nomics training with [First ABS-CBN wins four Boomerang awards tion, was presented by DDI through of social media as it is lasco and one of the authors of sion as ABS- Thus far, First Philippine and Hazel Velasco sat down Gen chairman and CEO Fed- took home a Black Boomerang, a category. The Facebook app, a first Business Development man- used and applied to today’s work the cybercrime law, tackled the CBN airs one ABS-CBN Corporation bagged the Boomerang Awards aims to Holdings Corporation and with the brothers Vega to erico R. Lopez]. Dennis (Gon- special award from Smart Commu- of its kind in the history of the in- ager Ida Fritizie Amigo. This environment; and Atty. Cecilio topic of the legalities of cyber- of the most four metals at the 2014 Boomer- recognize the best digital programs SKYcable have been tagged, find out what makes them zales) and Arman (Lapus) are nications, for Best in Mobile. ternational Big Brother franchise, gave the attendees a thoughtful Villanueva, a partner in law firm crime. (Dimpy Jazmines) watched Ko- ang Awards, including a Gold and campaigns in the country. with a few more companies tick. Excerpts: people I look up to as mentors, “Pinoy Big Brother All In On- successfully expanded the PBB rean dramas Boomerang for its passenger safety ABS-CBN’s passenger safety app slated to be featured in up- How did you get started as people to consult on every- line Bahay ni Kuya,” meanwhile, experience for thousands of fans. of 2014, “An- mobile app, making it the only TV PasaHero won the Gold Boomerang coming waves. in First Gen? thing with the power industry. won a Silver Boomerang in the This is the first time ABS-CBN gel Eyes.” Can the heart feel what the eyes fail network to be recognized by the in the Programs category. The app, Wave 1 winners from FPH Carlo: Chip had an intern- My mentors also include Ricky Effectivity category and a Bronze joined the Boomerang Awards by Join the Great Update! to see? Sienna finds the answer in this romantic award-giving body. which safeguards the user by broad- and its subsidiaries won a ship here; I had zero con- (Tantoco), Giles (Puno), JR Boomerang in the Campaigns the IMMAP. (Kane Choa) drama series as she crosses paths with her first Organized annually by the Inter- casting his trip details on social media shopping bag from Lopez Great freebies, great prizes nection. After my MBA, my (Jon Russell) and EBP (Ernie love Darren, whom she’s never seen after she lost net Mobile and Marketing Associ- and sending emergency notifications Holdings Corporation. They goal was that I would be in Pantangco)—presenting to her sight in a car accident. Years later, fate will ation of the Philippines (IMMAP), and location to his trusted circle, also ABS-CBN P.O. greets are Carmina Ubaña, Martin for SKY, Destiny subscribers an industry I’d be very good (and getting grilled and chal- bring them back together. Catch “Angel Eyes,” af- Cocson, Bernulf Babang, Ru- at. At first what attracted me lenged) by the First Gen Ex- ter “Aquino and Abunda Tonight” on ABS-CBN November with Disney concert pert Karlo Aguila, Kenchezzca customer care call or office visit, additional channels which you was that First Gen’s leaders eCom has always been a learn- Primetime Bida! Thea Pastorfide, Florence Pua, and two entries if you update and your family can enjoy for were very young. But what ing experience for me. Ang dami Paolo goes solo GO on a magical journey as the Anthony John Crisostomo, through the website. free for 15 days! made me stick is that…the na (There’s been a lot). Tapos ABS-CBN Philharmonic Or- Joan Santiago, Michelle dela KAPAMILYA, are you a SKY Each account information The Great Update promo is training and the education siyempre (Of course), my boss Kaye, Erich are ‘Two PAOLO Valenciano takes Among the tracks in- chestra plays timeless tales from Cruz and Nelson Torio. or Destiny subscriber? Here’s you update earns you the chance ongoing until October 31, 2014. that I got from working here, Lito (Santos)…Kokoy Ville- the spotlight with the release cluded in Paolo’s “Silence/Noise” Wives’ “Disney’s Tale as Old as Time” at Wave 2 winners from SKY- a chance to win a brand-new to win any of these prizes: one Raffle winners will be drawn on from 2006 until today. [I feel gas is also on my list—I cannot Kaye Abad, Erich of his first solo album titled album are “Tag-ulan,” “Pan- the Cultural Center of the Philip- cable, who received a Lopez Vespa scooter! Vespa motorcycle as the grand November 10, 2014. For more like I want] to give back. forget. Kokoy, Dennis…these Gonzales and Jason “Silence/Noise.” gako,” “Hanggang Kailan Kita pines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abe- Museum tumbler, are Rodelo Just update your account in- prize, one Haojue motorcycle info, visit www.mysky.com.ph. I’ve learned so much about are the mainstays—they’re in- Abalos are set to Released under Star Re- Mahihintay,” “Parusa,” “Kislap” lardo on November 8 and 9. Villafuerte, Chriz Armas Ga- formation through the custom- as the major prize and 20 This promo is open to all the industry because I was stitutions already in First Gen. star in ABS-CBN’s cords, Paolo’s album and the carrier single Picking up from last year’s “The bon-Longara, Ronaldo Tuzon, er care hotline, the www.mysky. 16GB iPad minis and 50 SKY current SKY and Destiny with First Gen. 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Yolanda heroes feted THE Lopez Group honored in the Yolanda efforts. He first ate assistance to those within the Ganda.” It showed the flood kapamilya Yolanda Heroes at went to Bacolod and supervised premises of the Leyte Geother- rising quickly and sweeping ceremonies organized for the the command center for two mal Business Unit (LGBU) of away everything in its path. The Lopez Achievement Awards days. In Iloilo, he met with the Energy Development Corpora- report reached over 1.99 million (LAA) 2013 Cycle. Army to airlift goods to five tion (EDC). views on YouTube and was car- L-R: ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez (rightmost) with leadership awardees (r-l) Federico R. Lopez, FPH chairman; Lito Santos, First Gen SVP; and Ricky Tantoco, EDC president; LGFI president Cedie Lopez Vargas; Lopez Holdings SVP Mike Lopez; Leading the Yolanda remote island barangays in Gubalane, who was on duty ried by news broadcasts around honorees were six individuals Panay, the first ever received by since the night before Yolanda the world. Araullo also rescued Hosts Ernie Lopez and Bianca Gonzalez; The LAA team of (r-l) Ben Liboro, Beth Canlas, Kara Gandionco and Sam dela Costa (not in photo: Amy Agaton); Presenters Anthony Taberna and Angel Locsin; and Music Icons champion Marjorie Salanga also won in the category for the recognitions to individuals, whose acts of bravery, cour- the residents four days after the struck, convinced his fellow people from the rampaging Kapamilya Kita: SKY’s Personal groups and programs that volun- age, leadership and selflessness typhoon. He then led the joint guards to stay for clearing and flood. Lopez Group Foundation Inc. The ABS-CBN chair- “It is, in many ways, a col- that there will be future shining Winningest again Concierge Service Spreads the teered and made huge sacrifices LAA’s... made a significant positive relief operations in Roxas and rescue operations. Using an ax News an- from page 1 (LGFI). man also suggested that, as in lective expression, to represent moments, for our country lies in Taking charge of presenting Gospel of “WOW at Saya” to during the wrath of typhoon impact on the relief and reha- went to Ormoc to set up a one- and a few bolos, his team was chor Failon Making their way to ABS- ABS-CBN’s homegrown Walk the many mind-sets, passions, harm’s way, and whenever crisis the trophies and plaques to the Subscribers. Yolanda (see related story). bilitation efforts mounted for person command center, looking able to retrieve one dead body was covering For the first time, the men CBN on Water Awards, an LAA processes and commitments threatens, we are called upon to awardees were EL3 and First In the Public Responsibil- In closing the LAA’s 2013 victims of what was believed to for donors, recruiting volunteers and cleared about 15 kilometers the coastal and women representing the Eugenio Lopez III (EL3), category for “unsung heroes” that we take to ensure the provide leadership and relief. It Philippine Holdings chairman ity category, “Failon Ngayon” as cycle ceremony, FRL reiterated be the strongest typhoon to hit and using his own cash to sustain of primary road nets within the villages and hundreds of Lopez Group in his opening remarks, re- be created to honor those who proper execution of our strate- is in our DNA.” Federico R. Lopez (FRL). well as the “Tulong Na, Tabang the particular importance of the landfall in recorded history. operations. LGBU complex. Despite receiv- the Tacloban volunteers and helpers in the called how Yolanda set off a work in the background. gies in order to stay competi- Mike Lopez introduced the For the second straight year, Na, Tayo Na” and SKYcable’s Lopez Value of business excel- Isabelita Angolo had to deal with dif- ing information that his house City airport. aftermath of last year’s typhoon chain of events that culminat- OML, in a message read for tive, relevant and successful,” screening committee mem- ABS-CBN emerged as the Ang Tugon ng SKY sa Yolanda lence. Montifar ferent volunteers, some of whom was flattened and no word about He was re- were also gathered together on ed in Filipinos spontaneously him by LGFI president Cedie OML noted. bers and judges. According 2013 cycle’s winningest com- campaigns netted an LAA “From where we stand, busi- of ABS- stole relief goods brought by his family, he voluntarily went porting live one stage, hailed as Yolanda making their way to the ABS- Lopez Vargas, emphasized the Of the Yolanda Heroes and to the Lopez Holdings SVP pany, picking up seven awards. each. Completing the Public ness excellence is not just a feel- C B N truck to the barangays, which he on extended duty for four nights on DZMM Heroes. CBN headquarters. The line importance of the Lopez Value their commendable deeds, the for Corporate Affairs, with 50 The Kapamilya network Responsibility winners’ list was good, nice-to-have value. For Lingkod eventually had to report to the and three days. on “Kabayan” when the line was Signaling the formal start of of people wanting to donate, of business excellence, describ- chairman emeritus said: “It is, nominees, the 2013 edition of dominated the Customer Focus Energy Development Corpo- me, it will define the very sur- Kapamilya authorities. In Ipil, Ormoc, two Ravelo, who was one of the cut as Yolanda struck. Failon the ceremony was the recitation EL3 said, stretched as far back ing it as “the bedrock upon for the Lopez Group, another of the LAA was a record-breaking category with 60 Years of Phil- ration (EDC), with its entry vival and future of our Group. Founda- men poked knives at a volunteer shifts in-charge that morning and his team were submerged in of the Lopez Credo led by An- as the Quezon Avenue MRT which our business success and many shining moments that go one in terms of the number of ippine TV: Kwento Natin Ito Humanity, Humility and Hope: Although things like ISO cer- tion Inc. and somebody fired a home- when Yolanda hit land, moti- water, their faces nearly touch- gela Lopez, Operations head of station. corporate longevity are built.” back some 150 years. And I know nominations received. and Halalan 2013. SKYcable Our Story of Kapamilya Spirit tifications, Balanced Scorecard (ALKFI) made shotgun. Two volunteers vated his men to stand their ing the ceiling of the house they Shining through Despite the and all sorts of awards and cita- is the re- were punched on the face and ground and help one another. stayed in. They stood on the Yolanda Crisis. tions may have their place, by source mobilization officer of stones were hurled at them as Since all roads were not passable kitchen sink and a companion Getting the LAA judges’ business excellence I mean com- Bantay Bata 163. Her job is beneficiaries fought to receive by vehicle, he walked for five grabbed on to a refrigerator nod in Operations Management mercial and negotiation savvy, to find donors for Children’s more goods than could be allo- kilometers to verify the status which would serve as a flotation were EDC’s Immediate Return first-rate legal and regulatory Village, a place which houses cated per family. He stayed until of some security personnel and device. One of his teammates did to Service of Leyte Geothermal project management, financial abused kids rescued by Bantay December 16, serving more their families residing in Baran- not even know how to swim but Immediate Return to Service of Leyte Geothermal Business Unit Power Plants, EDC Business Unit Power Plants and astuteness and sophistication Bata. But after Yolanda hit, all than 70,000 families in Ormoc gay Nueva Vista, Ormoc City. Failon promised, “Pare, hindi kita First Gen Hydro’s Relentless and excellent communications LAA winners hands were directed toward and neighboring towns, as op- Returning to the EDC Ad- iiwan.” Pursuit to Restore Pantabangan skills, among other things.” THE Lopez Achievement relief efforts and Montifar erations coordinator, host, game ministration office, he walked While Failon barely made Unit 1 Averts P690-Million As to the LAA winners, Awards’ 13th cycle matched obliged, despite being over 50 master, porter, hauler, cook, 14 kilometers on rugged terrain it out of the incident alive, he Revenue Loss. FRL said: “Their success indi- the previous years’ output years old and already experi- waiter and peer counselor to to reach Mahanagdong Power and his crew helped save two Asian Eye Institute’s Quick cates one thing: it shows how with 11 winners, plus a spe- encing some body aches. stressed victims and volunteers. Plants A and B carrying 25 kilos adults and two children from Turnaround from an Imminent values permeate our decisions cial awardee in the person of She first went to the Pinoy of rice, 30 packs of noodles, 30 drowning by holding on to Loss was the lone awardee in the and how embedded they are in a longtime Kapamilya, Tina Big Brother warehouse to cans of sardines and five dozen them and looking after them Business Management category, our DNA.” Monzon Palma. 60 Years of Philippine Television: Kwento Natin Ito, ABS-CBN Animo SKY Zambo—The Spirit of SKY-Zamboanga, SKYcable manage volunteers and the coffee mixes for 15 guards ren- until the storm surge subsided. while SKYcable picked up a This year’s ceremony was Customer Focus food committee. Later, she dering continuous duty of up The very next day, Failon joined statuette for its special operation, once again hosted by ABS- Customer focus centers on flew to Cebu to assist ALKFI to 96 hours. It was only three the telethon in Cebu to begin Animo SKY Zambo, in the Cor- CBN Publishing president introduction, enhancement relief operations that was send- days later that he would walk 50 the long road to rehabilitation porate Image Building category. Ernie Lopez, this time with Bi- and quality improvement of ing goods to Leyte, as well as kilometers from Ormoc City to for the victims of Yolanda. He There was no winner in the anca Gonzalez as cohost. Pro- products and services, cus- on ground relief for Yolanda Baybay, Leyte and see his house was able to raise funds from Human Resource Focus cat- viding musical entertainment tomer service and customer victims in Cebu province. She practically swept away by the avid listeners and viewers of egory. were FPH Group Music Icons relations, leading to customer Kapamilya Kita: SKY’s Personal Concierge Service Spreads the Gospel of “WOW at Saya” to made the Cebu Bantay Bata typhoon while his family sought his programs to build the very Meanwhile, the 2013 cycle’s champion Marjorie Salanga, delight and satisfaction. Subscribers, SKYcable “Failon Ngayon,” ABS-CBN 163 office her home base, - ra shelter with his in-laws. first classroom in Tacloban a special awardee, Bantay Bata 163 the REO Brothers, Matteo ABS-CBN diating a generosity of spirit Security officers Victorino Rounding out the list month after the and Sagip Kapamilya program Guidicelli and “The Voice Kids” 60 Years of Philippine Tele- that uplifted volunteers, social Gubalane Jr. of Silver Link Se- of six individual Yolanda typhoon. director Tina Monzon-Palma, Final Four. vision: Kwento Natin Ito—Cel- workers and victims alike. curity and Investigative Services heroes are ABS-CBN’s Their genuine was recognized for her exem- The LAA, launched in 2002, ebrating the Shared Story of Angelo Angolo, public Inc. and Julius Ravelo of Power- Atom Araullo and Ted concern for the plary leadership of the programs is a legacy project of the Lopez ABS-CBN and the Filipinos service officer of the Regional link Security and Investigative Failon. Araullo, reporter Yolanda victims, and of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. family. It is a major excellence Kapamilya Kita: SKY’s Network Group of ABS-CBN Services sacrificed their personal of Integrated News and their loyalty to their (now ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- award in the Lopez Group and Personal Concierge Service Corporation, was pulled out desire to look after their respec- Current Affairs, filed a work, earned them pamilya Foundation Inc.) is being managed by the LAA Spreads the Gospel of “WOW Halalan 2013: Selling the Midterm Election Coverage to a Diverse Audience, ABS-CBN Ang Tugon ng SKY sa Yolanda: Saya at Pag-Asa Para Sa Kapamilyang Nasalanta, SKYcable from monthlong relief opera- tive families in order to lead the report from the vantage plaudits from their Yolanda Heroes management team led by pro- at Saya” to Subscribers tions for earthquake victims in security personnel under their of his hotel in Tacloban fellow kapamilya. A unique, one-time feature gram directors Benjamin K. Li- Halalan 2013: Selling the Tagbilaran City, Bohol, to assist command and provide immedi- City on “Umagang Kay Turn to page 10 of the LAA’s 2013 cycle was boro and Elizabeth M. Canlas. Midterm Election Coverage to a Diverse Audience Business Management donations from people with of the Filipino community selfish agenda than let them would treat her to free meals, Business management deals Special awardee: Tina Monzon-Palma use Bantay Bata or Sagip Palma would note these down with the strategic positioning, Humanity, Humility and Hope: Our Story of Kapamilya Spirit Shining Through Despite the FOR her exemplary achieve- the Lopez Achievement Spe- of-a-kind person whose pas- Kapamilya for their personal and return her equivalent meal business growth and manage- Quick Turnaround from an Imminent Loss, Asian Eye Institute Yolanda Crisis, EDC ments over many years at ABS- cial Award. sion and commitment to serve gain. She turned down several allowance for those meals. ment of assets or funds, li- CBN and ABS-CBN Lingkod Palma joined ALKFI in comes from the bottom of her donation offers especially from In her acceptance speech, abilities and equities leading to Kapamilya Foundation Inc. 1998, back when it was still called heart.” politicians.” Palma acknowledged her attainment of strategic objec- (ALKFI), and for personifying ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. Other team members also Palma, it is said, would team, noting that Sagip Ka- tives, high financial returns or the core values of the Lopez Gina Lopez, ALKFI attest to Palma’s integrity, hon- even sleep in friends’ living pamilya was actually a “very increase in shareholder value. Group, thus upholding its lega- managing director, described esty, courage and desire to help. rooms or stay in dormitories small group,” while the others Asian Eye Institute cy and continuing work “in the Palma as someone very close A colleague at ALKFI during road shows abroad so as are volunteers. She also lauded Quick Turnaround from Relentless Pursuit to Restore Pantabangan Unit 1 Averts P690-Million Revenue Loss, First “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na”: A Paradigm Shift in Disaster Response Management, service of the Filipino world- to her heart, adding: “I had the shared: “For TMP, the end to be able to bring donations the Lopez family for living an Imminent Loss Gen Hydro ABS-CBN wide,” Tina Monzon Palma privilege to work with such a does not justify the means. home without deductions. their own tradition of public Turn to page 5 was named as the recipient of dedicated, talented and one- She’d rather lose millions in Whenever friends or members service. Lopezlink October 2014 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink October 2014 Lopez Group turns over 24 new Ongoings On the shelf and organize his life in rela- The group is redefining Philippine artists with books The Lopez Memorial Museum ‘Tragic tion to the context of a larger independent cinema and pho- on Juvenal Sanso, Felix Res- is at the ground floor, Benpres Build- classrooms to 4 Leyte schools Artists’ Talk community. He uses painting, tography in Manila through urreccion Hidalgo, Vicente ing, Exchange Road corner Meralco Theater,’ by STUDENTS of four schools installation, performance, an enthralling transformation Manansala, Fernando Zobel Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days in Leyte will never worry again with Calubayan, research and documentation of images and disarming prac- and Fernando Amorsolo. One and hours are Mondays to Satur- G.M. Coronel about missing their classes or Tito & Tita on as he navigates through main- ticality amidst the symbolism can also know more about the days, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. THIS fic- worse, losing their classrooms stream, museum-based and and surrealism and other ex- history of the Lopez Group Avail of unlimited access to exhibi- tional novel to devastating typhoons. October 11 nontraditional modes of art perimental techniques. through the books “Phoenix,” tions and library resources by signing tells the The Lopez Group through BUEN Calubayan and film col- validation. For inquiries, call Thea “Eugenio Lopez Sr.” and “The up for the Lopez Museum member- story of a funds donated to the Sagip Ka- lective Tito & Tita will present Tito & Tita is a collective Garing at 631-2417 or email Power and the Glory.” For ship program. Members can borrow group of pamilya program of ABS-CBN an artists’ talk on October 11, of young artists working mainly [email protected]. price inquiries, call Tina Mo- books from the lending section and spirit com- Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation 2 p.m.-4 p.m. As guest artists with film and photography drigo at 631-2417 or email get discounts on lectures, workshops municators Inc. (ALKFI) completed the in the museum’s current exhi- based in Manila. As individual [email protected]. and services for only P1,500. that at- construction of four new build- bition, they will discuss their filmmakers, their works have Books for sale tempted to Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and Rockwell Land president Nestor J. Padilla (2nd and ings with 14 typhoon-resilient works featured in Articles of been featured in various film Make books your gifts to When two exorcise the abandoned Ma- 3rd from right), with (l-r) Lopez Group Foundation Inc. president Cedie Lopez Vargas, Operations head classrooms in New Ormoc Disagreements as well as their festivals and art fairs, including friends and loved ones for authors meet nila Film Center of ghosts Two authors, one based Angela Lopez, Rockwell Center Association Inc. chair Willie Uy and EDC AVP John Arnaldo City National High School EDC president Richard Tantoco (rightmost), with (l-r) Mayor Edward art practice. the International Film Festival a magical Christmas. These in 1999. These supernatural in Canada and the other (NOCNHS) in Ormoc City, Codilla of Ormoc City, ALKFI project director Jun Dungo and OPARR Calubayan, a Cultural Cen- Rotterdam (2013), the Museum books, published by Eugenio beings were believed to be in Australia, recently met Matlang Elementary School in Usec. Danilo Antonio, leads the ribbon cutting during the turnover of ter of the Philippines 13 Art- of the Moving Image, New Lopez Foundation Inc., are by chance at the Lopez those of the victims of a fa- Isabel, and San Joaquin National typhoon-resistant classrooms to NOCNHS ists Awardee in 2009, devises York (2012) and Documenta in unique and only carried at the 100th host Museum Library. An tal accident during its hasty High School in Palo. The Group Lopez Museum. Learn about his art projects to understand Kassel, Germany (2012). assistant professor at the construction on November also finished the repair of five the schools we are building in from here and abroad through Department of English of 17, 1981, when a collapsed EDC’s BINHI now in Rockwell buildings with 10 classrooms in The Filipino Channel, the partnership with ABS-CBN the University of Toronto, scaffolding and its wooden ENERGY Development derstand that Rockwell will be more schools to represent all Milagro Elementary School in Lingkod Kapamilya have been classrooms that they will now Denise Cruz (left) was at the library to conduct initial research for a new support sent an entire floor Corporation (EDC) brings its the 100th partner to host the regions of the country. I want Ormoc City. designed to withstand another use are not only built to last but book. In an email, Cruz said of meeting Mina Roces (right), whose books and six giant beams crash- BINHI reforestation program planting of our country’s rarest this to be my greening legacy. Nearly 7,000 students will Yolanda,” EDC president and conducive to learning as well. include “Kinship Politics in Post-War Philippines: The Lopez Family, ing down, burying more to Rockwell Center as its and most critically endangered “And for the tree planting…, benefit from these new class- chief operating officer Richard Patuloy ang kuwento ng pagban- 1946-2000”: “…I have long been a fan of hers. We’re both interested in than 150 workers below. 100th host in nurturing and hardwood trees. This will add I am excited to plant again rooms. Tantoco said during the inau- gon,” ALKFI project director archival work and women’s history, so it was, to my mind, perfect that Take this book with you saving native trees. to the 3,129 future mother my favorite tree, the mang- Energy Development Cor- guration of the four schools. Jun Dungo said. we met each other by chance in the Lopez library.” The California-born for an entertaining haunted To mark the milestone trees already planted in 11 dif- kono, which is also called the poration (EDC), which operates Tantoco also acknowledged During the turnover cer- author of “Transpacific Femininities: The Making of the Modern Filipina” read. (Paolo Arago) partnership, BINHI cham- ferent regions,” OML said. Philippine ironwood, and as the Leyte geothermal power the help of Sy^2 for the struc- emony, Cedie Lopez Vargas and added: “The Lopez collection of periodicals and magazines is excellent, Members can now borrow pion and Lopez Group chair- As a BINHI partner, the name suggests, it has the plants, supervised construction tural integrity of the building Angela Lopez of Lopez Group especially because their holdings include entire runs in their original form. Tragic Theater at the Lopez man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez Rockwell Land will host hardest and most dense wood activities for the classrooms. and W.V. Coscolluela for the Foundation Inc. also handed …I will also be examining the library’s substantial photography collection. Museum Library. Call Ethel (OML) led EDC and Rock- the permanent planting area in the country. It symbolizes “Our philosophy is not to building design. The two firms over to NOCNHS several books The staff at the library, especially Mercy [Servida], has been incredibly or Paolo to inquire about the well Land Corporation in the within the Rockwell Center resilience of the Lopez family build back to the original but offered their services for free. donated by former Ambassador Buen Calubayan and the film collective Tito & Tita helpful, and I look forward to my return next year.” (Dulce Festin-Baybay) membership program. tree planting activity at Ateneo and share in the responsibility values through the past years to build better. We believe Each new classroom cost Roberto Mayorga of Chile. Park, Rizal Park and One of implementing the long-term which until now has made us that all rebuilding efforts af- about P1.2 million while P6.7M The faculty and students of Rockwell East in the vicinity protection, monitoring and steadfast and unaffected de- ter the massive devastation by million was spent for the repair the four schools expressed their of Rockwell Center, Makati. maintenance of the planted spite all odds,” OML said. (Ivy typhoon Yolanda should truly of the Milagro classrooms. gratitude to EDC and ALKFI. Around 27 seedlings com- trees until these have grown Henson) be future proof. That is why all “The Lopez Group is happy Students of NOCNHS even Christmas 2014 gift ideas prising 13 species of rare and into mother trees. to turn over these new build- prepared colorful thank-you endemic tree species were “I am such a big fan of the ings and classrooms to our cards which they handed to the planted. Among these are the environment and because of OML Center, LGFI organize kapamilya in Leyte. With the guests from the Lopez Group critically endangered species my passion for these indig- help of our fellow kapamilya companies. (Toni Nieva) Shop early, save time! bagauak-morado, kamagong, enous premium trees, I’d like 1st professorial chair lecture Remembering and mapilig. to see these planted in all parks THE OML Center and Lo- assess climate change-enhanced Patrick and Rose “For the BINHI Tree for or compounds of the Lopez pez Group Foundation Inc. floods that will help identify ar- the Future module…, I un- Group of companies, and in organized the first in a series of eas suitable for rice cultivation Die-hard followers public lectures as part of the for- in Apalit, Pampanga. of Patrick and Rose mer’s Professorial Chair Awards “The amount, extent and pe- (Paulo Avelino and (PCA), which is envisioned to riod of inundation will pose chal- Bea Alonzo) will love recognize novel achievements lenges in agricultural production,” ABS-CBN Licensing’s and work by scientists and ex- he noted. “The use of LiDAR for limited-edition “Sana perts in the Philippines. flood mapping can help improve Bukas Pa ang Kahapon” The first professorial chair agricultural practices in Pampan- mementos. The shirts are lecture (PCL), entitled “Science ga considering available resources available online through
and Innovation for a Climate- and water dynamics.” Bruno Mars’ scholars pass Don Bosco exam www.abs-cbnstore.com, while After the havoc caused by typhoons Yolanda in 2013 and Glenda in July, Ready Philippines,” was held Dr. David discussed the the chocolates are sold at The a blessing awaits four young men after they became scholars of Filipino- ABS-CBN Store in The Loop at the University of the Philip- state of water resources in the American pop singer Bruno Mars in partnership with ALKFI-Bantay Bata and at selected department store pines (UP) National Engineer- Philippines and how to bet- 163’s Bantay Edukasyon. They recently passed the qualifying exam in ing Center on September 24. ter manage these amid the snack bars. (Pia de Leon) Don Bosco Tondo TVET Center, where they will undergo 15-month training You can help ICanServe EDC’s tech-voc school is Region 8’s best anew First professorial chair holders changing climate, saying: “We for vocational courses in automotive, electrical and housekeeping. The DON’T get crushed in the energies with us as we form this For the second year in a row, the Kananga EDC Institute of Technology Dr. Enrico Paringit of the UP Di- will never have water scarcity, scholars are from Jipapad, Eastern Samar and their families make ends Christmas rush! Do your shop- beautiful web of life, which will On its 15th year, ICanServe (KEITECH), the technical vocational school established by Energy saster Risk and Exposure Assess- only operational scarcity.” He meet by farming. Photo shows ALKFI chief marketing officer Susan Afan (2nd ping early with a bit of help make this country a much bet- Foundation continues its advo- Development Corporation (EDC), Technical Education and Skills ment for Mitigation (DREAM) emphasized that efficiency in from left) with (l-r) Alvin Modino of Gawad Kalinga, scholars Ryan Norcio, from Lopez Group foundations ter place to live in,” said Gina cacy in favor of women at risk of Development Authority (TESDA) and the municipal government of Kananga, program (Project NOAH) and supply of water is a key factor Arllan Hibero, Raymart Amigo and Marjun Libanan, and Bantay Bata 163 and friends. Here are our picks Lopez, ABS-CBN Lingkod or living with breast cancer. One- Leyte received the Kabalikat Award for being the best among TESDA’s Dr. Carlos Primo David of Cli- in determining water rates. supervising social worker Vanessa Gluda. (Althea Cahayag) for the month. Kapamilya Foundation Inc. hundred percent of the proceeds institutional partners in Region 8. TESDA cited KEITECH, which offers mate X (Project NOAH) and the Meanwhile, policy impli- G Stuff is 100% natural managing director and G Stuff from the purchase of its products training programs in construction, tourism, and health and other services, UP National Institute of Geologi- cations, data availability and Most of G Stuff ’s products owner. directly benefit the foundation for its exemplary contribution in the advancement of technical-vocational cal Sciences presented lectures on access, and potential research Calendar are made of 100% pure virgin G Stuff has branches at and its breast cancer screening education and training in the country. KEITECH has so far produced 530 their respective researches related collaborations were discussed BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training coconut oil from Brooke’s Point, Power Plant Mall, Trinoma and programs. Also, ICanServe will graduates since 2009, 92% of whom are already employed here and abroad. to climate change adaptation and during the open forum. courses this month: Palawan. Many of the ingredi- Alabang Town Center. ABS- be in Power Plant Mall all Fri- Photo shows EDC-Leyte CSR manager Erwin Magallanes and KEITECH disaster risk reduction and man- The first PCL was also made October 23-24: Sales Training ents were also locally sourced CBN employees will get a 10% days-Sundays of October. For administrator Dr. Emiliano Saceda (2nd and 3rd from left) with (l-r) TESDA agement. possible by UP, the UP DREAM October 28-29: Total Performance Management so it helps the communities and discount on regular items. For more info, visit www.icanserve- deputy director general Irene Isaac, Department of Labor and Employment Dr. Paringit emphasized the program and the Junior Philip- For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan Academy reserves sustains the environment. more info, contact 415-2272 shop.com. (Carla Paras-Sison) Usec. Reydeluz Conferido and TESDA deputy director general Atty. Teodoro application of state-of-the-art pine Geographical Society-UP the right to change course dates. “Every time you buy from G loc. 3779 or email salesgstuff@ For a full list of the items, visit Buena Criollo chocolates, box of six, P299.75 Pascua (T. Nieva) LiDAR mapping technology to Diliman. (Luigi Toda) Stuff, you are integrating your gmail.com. (Ana Terrese Junio) lopezlink.ph/CSR. 10 Lopezlink October 2014 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink October 2014 11
Sudoku Service also offered to Lopez Group companies SO the biggest and most prestigious Prizes await participants Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Lopez Group prize—our Oscars, if Asian Eye celebrates 13th anniversary ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, you will—has found homes in the on Walk the Talk’s 8th with eye disease prescreening column at kahon. offices and homes of 11 new achiev- ers. The Lopez Achievement Awards Dear Rosie By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad (LAA), held just a bit earlier in 2014 Museum and ICanServe that are either all natural or for a good anniversary on Oct. 4 FROM September 5 to 7, Asian than the October sked of the past cause—or both! Eye Institute celebrated its 13th couple of years, matched up to its ooOoo ANTICIPATION has been anniversary by partnering with predecessors in terms of excitement I’m in the market for a reasonably priced smartphone for my building for the eighth anni- Power Plant Mall to treat mall- levels, star power and, of course, stellar teenager, preferably one with ABS-CBNmobile. Any suggestions versary celebration of Walk the goers to a free vision check and achievements. from Rosie? Thanks!—Mon A. Talk (WTT) after the original eye disease prescreening. Differentiating the 2013 cycle ABS-CBNmobile must have heard you—it recently collaborated September 20 schedule was The three-day event, entitled was the Yolanda Heroes citation with Huawei and Cloudfone for good quality, affordable smart- scrapped in the wake of tropical “Foresight Saves My Eyesight,” given out to our very own kapamilya phones with the ABS-CBNmobile SIM already bundled. Prices storm Mario. aimed to promote the value of volunteers and helpers, both teams and individual employees. start at a low of P2,299. Turn to page 4 for more info! The celebration is now sched- regular eye checkups and eye Thirty-four Yolanda Heroes went onstage that afternoon, in- ooOoo uled for October 4, still at the disease prescreening to preserve Asian Eye staff members at the Power Plant Mall pop-up clinic cluding six individual winners and 21 teams, but we know there Congrats, OML Center for the successful lecture series launch First Philippine Industrial Park vision. are many, many more heroes that walk among us, every day. on September 24. Hope to read more stories about this endeavor in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Team EDC The event was also held in line eyes, we are also instilling in “Most people are not aware Who knows, these everyday heroes just might be added to the in the future.—Sang WTT organizing team mem- with Power Plant Mall’s goal of them that when it comes to eye that they can actually have these LAA’s roster of regular awardees in the future, as suggested by The work of the OML Center really is something that more ber Dimpy Jazmines, in a Sep- las, mugs, notebooks, bags and and higher productivity in our expressing its gratitude to the conditions and diseases, pre- sight-threatening eye diseases ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez. people should be aware of, so yes, we’ll keep an eye on them. tember 20 Facebook message thermos bottles. group of companies.” community for making Rockwell vention is better than cure. The treated or arrested, if detected explaining the cancellation, said: However, only regular em- Employee welfare and well- In the meantime, in this issue, meet our 2013 LAA winners and ooOoo Center the bustling hub that it only way to protect their vision early. Through the prescreening, the rest of the Yolanda Heroes. Congratulations and see you at the Sana mas interesting ang housemates at challenges sa susunod “…When the extreme floods ployees will have a shot at win- ness was enshrined in the Lo- is today. The event partner, Al- and keep their eyes healthy is a patient could determine if he next LAA! na PBB edition. Mas OK siguro mga mature na dahil yung huli were continuing to rise, wash- ning the “medium” and grand pez Credo as one of the seven lergan, participated by offering through annual eye checkups needs further consultation with a The eighth anniversary celebration of Walk the Talk, which was naman halos teen edition.—AJ ing away property, and driv- prizes, such as gift certificates, Lopez Values in 2010. free dry eye checks and samples with their ophthalmologist.” specialist or if he needs to undergo Very Easy postponed to due to typhoon Mario’s onslaught last month, is finally ooOoo ing families away from their bicycles, watches, power banks, The WTT is open to Lopez of Cellufresh eye drops. The eye disease prescreening, some tests,” Sta. Rosa explained. Easy Enjoyed the LAA 2013 ceremonies. Great job, LAA team! Hope homes—and us not knowing Orbitrac exercise equipment, a Group employees and their Asian Eye vice president and pioneered in the Philippines by Asian Eye offers eye disease Medium pushing through on the first Saturday of the month. The tree plant- when it will stop—your orga- 2,500-watt generator, Samsung family and friends. All partici- general manager Alwin Sta. Asian Eye, is a quick and non- prescreening through on-site Hard ing in First Philippine Industrial Park is still on the agenda as well next year will be as fun and engrossing. Can we have Sir Ernie nizing team felt…that it was a DVD player and a Samsung pants who preregistered with Rosa said: “This is quite differ- invasive test that can detect if a wellness events at Lopez Group as the raffle draw where some very exciting prizes are at stake. Find back?—Moggy necessary, critical, and timely de- Series 6 32” LED TV. their HR departments had to ent from vision screenings we patient is at risk for potentially companies. For inquiries, con- out what’s up in our WTT update on page 10. We loved this year’s LAA awarding too! “In the spirit of the cision to postpone our event, out WTT, which gathers Lo- reconfirm on or before Septem- held in the past two years. Aside blinding eye diseases, such as tact Audrey Trinidad at 898- Answer to September puzzle October gives us more reasons to party, what with Oktoberfest ice bucket challenge,” however, the ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. of concern for everyone’s safety.” pez Group employees and ber 30, at 12 noon. from informing the patients cataracts, glaucoma, retinal dis- 2020 loc. 414 or ANTrinidad@ Solution, tips and and Halloween luckily occurring in the same happy month. Drinks, president said he was nominating First Gen’s Lito Santos and ABS- He added that the different their family for a morning of For the Walk, wear comfort- about the condition of their eases or corneal diseases. asianeyeinstitute.com. computer program German food, candy and costumes—definitely a recipe for a fantab- CBN’s Raymund Miranda for the job. Well, let’s wait and see! companies also had to look af- “walking for personal fitness,” able walking shoes, shorts or available at ulous month. Power Plant Mall celebrates both, with shindigs hap- www.sudoku.com ter “employees, business facili- was formally launched as a jogging pants, T-shirt, cap and ‘Bicolano Penguin’ goes to Mindanao Macky de pening on Oct. 24 and Oct. 26, respectively. Check out page 12 for If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions ties and communities that were core activity of the new Lopez apply anti-mosquito lotion to Lima recently took his running chops to Mindanao, where he and a fellow the details! about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send affected by TS Mario.” Lifelong Wellness program in ward off mosquitoes. Also, bring “83nean” (Ateneo de Naga Batch ’83) completed the DC2DC TK Ultra 60 Eats We’re also launching our annual roundup of Christmas gift sug- them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] Pool of prizes or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. 2006. a towel, an extra shirt and water. organized by Davao’s Team Kapwa. The endurance run started in Digos gestions in this issue, with goodies from G Stuff, ABS-CBN, Lopez Almost 20 companies, in- A year earlier, then chair- For more info, contact the City at 8 p.m. on September 6 and traversed the highway connecting cluding 12 from the Lopez man Oscar M. Lopez had WTT committee: Dimpy Digos to the country’s largest city. The eternal optimist De Lima, Group, contributed to the pool laid out the rationale for the Jazmines at cmjazmines@sky- equipped with a headlamp, crossed the finish line in People’s Park in of raffle prizes to be given away Lopez Group corporate well- cable.com; TJ Isla at tj_isla@ Davao City in the early morning hours of September 7. He placed 71st out during the event. (Visit lope- ness initiative, saying: “In the abs-cbn.com; Anthony Pe- of 131 finishers with a time of 9:59:15. The Corporate Communications zlink.ph for the complete list of long term, I believe a healthier ñalosa at Anthony@rockwell. head of First Balfour, who chronicles his races on www.bicolanopenguin. Homemade food gifts hit the spot! raffle prizes.) workforce can mean not only com.ph; and Gerbs de Castro blogspot.com, wrote that his “next target for an ultra outside Luzon is All WTT 8th anniversary lower direct health care costs at [email protected]. the Camiguin Ultra Marathon this coming March 2015.” The DC2DC is his Procedure: 8. Wrap each loaf in participants will have a chance but also reduced absenteeism (Germaine de Castro) 14th ultramarathon. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour six 5 3/4” by plastic wrap or foil. Store to win regular prizes, which in- 3 1/4” by 2” mini metal loaf pans. loaves at room tempera- clude Baron antennas, umbrel- Photo by Ryan Ramos 2. In microwave-safe 1-cup liquid measuring cup, heat ture up to three days. Or YOLANDA... 1/2 c water in microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes or place wrapped loaves in from page 7 until it boils. Remove from microwave. Place tea bag self-sealing plastic bags Sports & Wellness in water; press with spoon to submerge. Set it aside and store in freezer up to calendar Meanwhile, the LAA gave to steep and cool while continuing with recipe. three months. OCTOBER Special Citations for Lead- 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine flour, Chocolate Almond 4: Walk the Talk 8th ership to First Philippine chai spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Clusters anniversary. Holdings Corporation chair- 4. In small bowl, mix yogurt with 1/3 c cooled tea; Ingredients: 8 oz semisweet See story on man and chief executive offi- this page discard any remaining tea. or bittersweet chocolate, 5: The Pink Run— cer Federico R. Lopez, EDC 5. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat chopped; and 1 1/2 c (8 president Richard B. Tantoco D’Feeting Breast Cancer, butter until creamy, about one minute. Gradually beat 1/4 oz) roasted salted al- and First Gen Corporation in granulated and brown sugars. Beat two minutes 3K/5K/10K/16K (McKin- monds vice president Victor Em- or until fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber ley Hill, Taguig), 5am. Representatives of the 21 teams cited as Yolanda Heroes manuel B. Santos. They were spatula. Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, one at a time, un- Procedure: Fee: P600-P700. Call recognized for providing JUST for a dash of novelty, why not make this year the year you til well blended. Beat in flour mixture alternately with yogurt 1. On a large cookie sheet, arrange 48 926-8432 or 456-8411 strategies or planned courses There were 21 Yolanda He- Services Inc. (EDC-LGBU); CBN); Integrated News and work Group (ABS-CBN); Sup- prepare homemade or handmade gifts? With long weekends here mixture just until combined. Spoon batter evenly into prepared paper or foil mini-muffin or candy cups 12: Avon Pink WAR, of action to overcome ex- roes team winners as follows: EDC-Negros Island Geother- Current Affairs-Public Service ply Chain Management Group- 5K/10K (SM MOA, and there, holidays and unexpected “work at home” arrangements pans. in a single layer. (Or, line large cookie sheet treme difficulties posed by Sagip Kapamilya (ALKFI); AL- mal Business Unit (EDC); First Unit (ABS-CBN); Integrated Logistics Team (EDC); and due to a rash of weather disturbances, these tea loaves and al- Pasay), 6. Bake loaves 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in with waxed paper.) 5am. Fee: P550- Yolanda, and for mobilizing, KFI Asset Management Team Gen CSR Team (First Gen); News-Field Operations Team/ EDC Crisis Management Team mond clusters are definitely doable—and they’ll keep for some centers comes out clean. Cool loaves in pans on wire racks 15 2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave half of chocolate P700. Contact www.avon. guiding and inspiring teams (ALKFI); Sky Cable Team (Sky EDC-Mount Apo Geothermal Camera and Crew (ABS-CBN); (EDC). time, too! minutes. Run thin knife around loaves to loosen from sides of on high for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate just melts, com.ph of employees into compas- Cable Corporation); First Philec Business Unit (EDC); EDC- Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na The following teams from pans; remove loaves from pans and cool completely on wire about one minute 20 seconds total. Stir in remaining chocolate 19: Tiktakbo Chroma sionate action. LGBU fa- Electrical Utilities Team (First Bacon-Manito Team (EDC); Team (ABS-CBN); Integated ABS-CBN received special ci- Chai-Spiced Tea Loaves racks, about two hours. until melted. Cool three minutes (for a shiny finish). Splash, 500m/3K/5K/16K cilities were devastated and Philec Corporation); Silver Link First Balfour Project Manage- News-Field Operations Res- tations as Yolanda Heroes: Kris Ingredients: 1/2 c water; 1 tbsp water; 1 tea bag (black tea); 3 c 7. When loaves are cool, place waxed paper under wire racks. In 3. Stir in almonds until evenly coated. With measuring teaspoon, (UP Diliman, QC), 4am. scores of employees lost their Security and Investigative Ser- ment Team (First Balfour Inc.); cue Aftermath (ABS-CBN); TV, Failon Ngayon, Creative all-purpose flour; 2 tsp chai spice blend; 1 tsp baking powder; small bowl, stir confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1 tbsp water drop one spoonful of mixture into mini-muffin cup or onto Fee: P350-P700. Contact homes and family members vices Inc. (EDC-LGBU); Pow- TV Patrol Team (ABS-CBN); Transmission Operations Team Programs Inc. and Fairview 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 c vanilla low-fat yogurt; 1 c until smooth, adding more water, a few drops at a time if neces- waxed paper. Repeat with remaining mixture and cups. erlink Security and Investigative Salamat Dok Team (ABS- (ABS-CBN); Regional Net- Yolanda Team. 0928-9038038 to the disaster. (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened; 1 c granulated sugar; 1 sary, to make a thick glaze. Place glaze in heavyweight plastic 4. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until set. Chocolate clusters c packed light brown sugar; 5 large eggs; and 1 c confectioners’ bag; snip small opening from corner and drizzle glaze in zigzag can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to one month. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline sugar pattern over loaves. Let stand until glaze sets, about 30 minutes. (Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com) 12 Lopezlink October 2014
By Elizabeth Timbol What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this October
tion of products, people, places and trends—the new, the now, Alex, Ellen take on ‘Metro’ the next! fashion challenge ‘Working Mom’: Party like it’s Alex Gonzaga and Ellen Adarna take on Metro’s challenge of veering away from their usual looks to try on high fashion’s best: easy! Alex dons Nicolas Ghesquiere’s collection for Louis Vuitton, Prepping for Halloween or your child’s birthday party? “Family” while Ellen wears Cary Santiago’s 25th anniversary collection features cute costumes and frightfully fun goodies, plus every- for Metrowear Icon 2014. Everything that’s making waves and thing you’ll need to make planning your child’s big day a cinch. casing two sides of each art- redefining convention is on Metro’s 2014 Hot List so there’s no “Secrets” features beauty enhancing tricks and makeup techniques ist’s personality, interpreted need to look anywhere else. Indulge in our well-curated selec- and a wide selection of stylish jackets. Looking for working spac- in fashion by Styleist Inc. and photographers Pat Dy, Xander es, raket and online gigs? Angeles, Ria Regino, Ocs Alvarez and Roy Macam. Check out “Let’s Talk”! On this month’s cover are Aiko Meet Barbie’s friends! Melendez and her children, Barbie is part of a well-known group Andrei and Marthena. of friends. They all have their own distinct personalities, weaknesses, Star Magic dreams and fears—and each of them plays an important role in Barbie’s goes ‘dark life. Plus, read the second and final and light’ in installment of “Barbie and The Secret Door.” There’s also “Sticker It Up,” a lookbook comic story from Barbie Life in the Check out stunning por- Dreamhouse webisodes. traits of your favorite stars, Get the newest issues of your favor- including Piolo Pascual, ite magazines at leading bookstores and Daniel Padilla, Kathryn magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on Android de- Bernardo, Kim Chiu and vices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. The John Lloyd Cruz, to name app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac a few, in ABS-CBN Pub- users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your lishing’s annual lookbook. favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or purchase current and This year’s theme focuses back issues by logging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/ on “dark and light,” show- Magazines/Current-Issues/. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Nikki Nava
OctIT’S all about on berOctober 2 64 years ago? Head to Fully fetesOktoberfest on October 24 fun and food this Booked at the R3 Level and relive your child- Oktoberfest is a month at Power hood by picking up a title or two about Snoopy, 16-day festi- Plant Mall! Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang. val celebrated Peanuts Moon over Wooden Spoon from late Sep- gallery Celebrate food and local cuisine at ce- tember until Did you know lebrity chef Sandy Daza’s Wooden the first that the first Pea- Spoon at the P1 Level. Nothing weekend nuts comic strip beats sharing a hearty Filipino of October. Locally, Oktoberfest is a big was published meal with friends and fam- party held on the second week of Octo- ily. Reward yourselves with ber. Make merry by feasting on authentic Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Wooden Spoon’s famous bi- German food and beer from Draft and Executive Editor Rosan Cruz nagoongan, a delicious plate Paulaner! See you on October 24 at the of crispy boneless chicken Plaza Parking! Call 0915-5660656 for Contributing Editors and, everyone’s favorite, ado- ticket inquiries. Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) bo flakes. Hungry yet? Tricks and treats on October 26 Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Fashion faves Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Are you Elizabeth Timbol (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Shop at two of your fa- ready to go Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) vorite clothing brands at trick or treat- Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) the Power Plant Mall! ing? On Oc- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Uniqlo at the R2 Level tober 26, cel- is the haven for all ebrate Halloween at the Rockwell LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group sorts of everyday ba- Tent, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City sics while Zara at the from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme is Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 R1 and R2 levels is the Superhero Academy! Don’t forget For feedback, email [email protected] place to go for preppy and so- to wear your best superhero costumes and be Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph phisticated clothing choices. Drop ready to prove your worth! Also, head on over Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph by these stores to stock up on your to the mall and sink your teeth into all kinds of wardrobe essentials! candies and chocolates. See you there!