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spirit lives onBy Carla Paras-Sison THE late Eugenio Lopez, Jr. (ELJ) organized Bayan Tele- communications Holdings Corporation (BTHC) in 1993, envisioning reliable and responsive telecommunication ser- vices, preferred by customers in its service areas. Turn to page 6

KidZania ‘’ EDC plants Grad finale to open debuts on …page 12 back online…page 2 in 2014 …page 2 March 10…page 4  Lopezlink March 2014 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink March 2014  rehab mulled Bacman Unit 1, Tongonan Dispatch from Japan ABS-CBN sets profit guidance By Faizza Tanggol PHOTO BY: FAIZZA TANGGOL FAIZZA BY: PHOTO PLANS are un- . plants back online of up to P2B for 2014 der way to include “Manila Bay is the end of ENERGY Development Brand-new turbine rotor phoon Yolanda last November, Manila Bay in the the River and there’s a Corporation (EDC) has re- and diaphragms that have been is expected to be completed rehabilitation of backflow. So if we don’t clean commissioned Unit 1 of the ordered from Toshiba will be within the year. ’s Manila Bay, the gunk there is Bacon-Manito (Bacman) geo- delivered in the fourth quarter DENR seal of approval waterways under the just going to go to the Pasig thermal plant after five months of 2014 for Unit 1 and in early Meanwhile, the Tongonan Kapit Bisig Para sa River. So the whole thing has of shutdown. 2015 for Unit 2. power plant, along with the Ilog Pasig project of to be clean,” said Lopez. The power plant, which is In Leyte, the rehabilitation of Mindanao geothermal project ABS-CBN Lingkod The short-term plans in- located between Bacon town the Tongonan geothermal plant in North Cotabato, recently Kapamilya Founda- clude cleanups, training of Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez (4th from left), with Consul General Marian Jocelyn Tirol-Ignacio (left) and in Sorsogon and Manito in has been completed after its three received the seal of approval tion Inc. (ALKFI, Bay Warriors, construction of Minister Angelica Escalona (right), receives the donation of the ADC and the Association of the Wives of ALKFI chair Gina Lopez and Manila Albay, includes Bacman Unit 1 generating units were restored. from the Department of En- formerly ABS-CBN Foundation a materials recovery facility African Ambassadors Hotel’s Joey Lina during the with two 55-megawatt (MW) “All units, however, remain vironment and Natural Re- Inc.), with the help of public and and a solid waste management meeting with stakeholders units and Bacman Unit 2 with subject to close monitoring sources (DENR) for exemplary private stakeholders. information campaign. Long- two 20-MW units. and/or additional tests,” EDC performance in environmental African diplomats donate to Yolanda victims ALKFI chair Gina Lopez Environment Sec. Lito Atienza term plans include addressing THE African Diplomatic African envoys who visited Telewoda (Liberia), Samir Ar- Bacman Unit 1 was shut down said in a statement to the PSE. management and protection. recently met with private stake- to comanage the rehabilitation the source of solid wastes that Corps (ADC) in Tokyo Tacloban in January. rour (Morocco) and his wife last September after hairline EDC earlier reported the The two projects were each Chairman Eugenio Lopez III (center) leads the ringing of the bell at the listing of ABS-CBN’s P6 billion bonds at holders along Manila Bay to of the Pasig River, Manila Bay wash up along the bay and re- recently handed over to Am- The envoys, who also Utako Arrour, Ahmed Araita cracks were spotted in the turbine reenergization of the remain- given the Philippine Environ- the PDEX with ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron Valdueza, ABS-CBN CFO Aldrin Cerrado (1st and 2nd from left), PDEX discuss the short-term and long- and de Bay. location of informal settlers. bassador Manuel M. Lopez presented their credentials to Ali (Djibouti) and Richard blades. A third-party contractor ing unit of the Malitbog power ment Partnership Program officials and bankers term plans for the rehabilitation. Lopez was joined by offi- The plans will be finalized (AMML) the collective President Aquino in Manila, Ramoelesti (Lesotho). was hired to repair the unit. plant and the first unit of the or PEPP seal of approval for In the meeting, Lopez cited cials from the City of Manila by the first quarter of 2014 af- donation of the ADC and had an opportunity to visit Amb. Comberbach reiter- “Recommissioning of Bac- Mahanagdong power plant. The Track 1 industries after passing ABS-CBN Corporation has set of financing for our future en- in this standard. We are a memorandum of agreement and former Senator Joey Lina, ter further meetings with pub- the Association of the Wives Tacloban upon the invitation of ated the African nations’ soli- man’s Unit 1 had commenced other two units of Mahanag- a series of evaluation stages. a profit target of P1.8 billion to deavors. We will probably be probably three years ahead of she signed in 2008 with then who is now the president of lic and private stakeholders. of African Ambassadors for AMML. They went to see the darity and support for the Phil- as its turbine unit was rolled, dong remain subjected to close According to the DENR, P2B for this year as it expands back before 2021, probably to everybody else in terms of roll- victims of typhoon Yolanda newly-constructed building ippines, and expressed the hope slowly loaded up to its rated ca- monitoring and additional tests. Track 1 industries are recognized to digital TV, mobile phone pay off this one. This transac- ing out digital TV. This should in the . of the San Fernando Central that their donation can do some pacity of 55 MW and subjected EDC’s geothermal power for their initiatives that go be- business and theme parks. tion should raise our profile give us first-mover advantage Amb. Stuart Comberbach School and distributed gifts to good for those who suffered. to a reliability run period,” facility in Leyte is composed yond compliance, and are driven This year’s profit guidance before the investing com- as the country transitions from Earth Hour 2014 of Zimbabwe, dean of the the typhoon survivors. AMML conveyed his sin- EDC said in a disclosure to of the 112.5-MW Tongonan to improve their performance is steady from last year’s P2B, munity and hopefully lower analog to digital. We are now ADC, said the ADC imme- The party included cere appreciation to the African the Philippine Stock Exchange power plant and the Unified with competitiveness, image and which ABS-CBN group chief our funding costs later on,” he ready to expand our free-to- diately decided to raise funds Ambassadors Jacob Nkate ambassadors for their sympathy, (PSE) in February. Leyte plants, namely the 232- supply chain requirements. finance officer Ron Valdueza added. air channel offerings to an for the typhoon victims after (Botswana), Francois Ou- support and prayers. (Excerpted Lopez Group joins The company added that MW Malitbog, 180-MW The Tongonan power plant said would beat analyst esti- ABS-CBN said it will use additional five channels from hearing the report of the six bida (Burkina Faso), Youngor from tokyo.philembassy.net) while a tripping event has oc- Mahanagdong, 125-MW is operated by EDC subsidiary mates. the fresh capital to expand its two channels currently once curred, Bacman Unit 1 has been Upper Mahiao and 51-MW Green Core Geothermal Inc., In February, ABS-CBN digital terrestrial TV capacity, the implementing rules and operating at rated capacity since Optimization plants. while the 106-MW Mindanao EDC achieves milestone listed on the Philippine Deal- build its stock of TV programs regulations are released,” EL3 global switch-off January 30, 2014. The unit also Repair work on EDC’s geothermal project is owned ing and Exchange Corporation and movies and construct said. remains subjected to close moni- largest geothermal facility, and operated by EDC. (Toni P6B worth of retail bonds it soundstages. It is also building The National Telecom- FOR the fifth straight year, Philippine Holdings Corpora- rollout of a digital crowdfund- toring and/or additional tests. which was damaged by ty- Nieva) Burgos Wind Project issued a few weeks earlier. a children’s theme park called munications Commission has the Lopez Group will join the tion. ing and crowdsourcing plat- “I consider this a milestone KidZania. already ordered television sta- world in observing Earth Hour, Last year, Rockwell re- form called Earth Hour Blue. PBO’s Filipino for our company. Through EL3 noted the company is tions to shift from the current whose 2014 edition will take sponded to the call by putting Filipinos in particular will blockbusters now attains 1M safe man-hours this transaction, we were able probably three years ahead of analog to digital terrestrial place on March 29 at 8:30 p.m. up a billboard announcement benefit as Earth Hour Blue on SkyCable With over THE Burgos Wind Project this milestone,” EDC president 4,200MW in the next 10 years. to raise P6 billion but I think competition in switching to television or DTT. (With re- The Environment Com- at Estrella corner EDSA in participants, among other goals, 180 SD and HD channels, (BWP) of Energy Development and COO Richard Tantoco said. The wind farm will have the importance of this bond digital. port from Coco Alcuaz, ANC. mittee of the Corporate Social , while First Balfour will “help communities in the SkyCable widens its array of Corporation (EDC) in Ilocos The 87-megawatt (MW) large-scale Vestas V90-3.0- goes beyond simply raising “We placed our bets early Excerpted from www.abs-cbn- Responsibility Council encour- placed one in front of their Philippines build fiberglass viewing choices even more as Norte has achieved 1,044,043 BWP, which is targeted for MW wind turbines and ancil- the target amount. The issue on, having made investments news.com) ages Lopez Group companies Parañaque headquarters. Oth- boats to withstand climate im- (PBO) joins safe man-hours without a lost- commissioning in the last quar- lary plant to be supplied and was oversubscribed and we to help increase awareness for er Lopez Group companies, pacts like typhoon Yolanda.” its entertainment lineup. time incident on February 2, ter of the year, will be the largest constructed by Vestas. could have probably raised the the voluntary switch-off by such as Energy Development Earth Hour, which began in Subscribers can now enjoy 2014 after eight months of full wind farm in the Philippines. Aside from the wind farm, the authorized amount of P10 bil- Cinema blockbusters putting up announcements in Corporation, ABS-CBN and Australia in 2007, is a symbolic more new blockbusters, construction works. Once operational, the BWP project also includes a 115-kilo- lion if we opted to,” ABS-CBN strategic locations in and out of First Gas, also put up posters action against climate change. Pinoy classic films, concerts “Our strict adherence to the is expected to generate about 233 volt transmission line connecting chairman Eugenio Lopez III breach P300M mark their respective buildings. declaring their support for It has grown to become the and other special programs highest safety standards, the gigawatt hours of electricity a the wind farm from the Burgos (EL3) said during the listing TWO movies Theater in Redwood City, Cali- Lopez Group Foundation Earth Hour. world’s biggest recurring envi- 24/7. PBO exclusively dedication of our safety team in year, enough to power more than substation to the Laoag substation ceremony. features VIVA Films productions as well as box-office hits from other Filipino film producers. PBO is part of have already earned more than fornia three days later; the movie Inc. will lead the campaign Aside from having Spider- ronmental mass action, with as ensuring compliance, and making a million households and aug- of the National Grid Corporation “We have set a benchmark the channel lineup of SkyCable Bronze, Silver, Gold and Dual Def plans. Photo shows (l-r) SkyCable Corp. P300 million each at the tills, reportedly made a “$650,000 at Benpres Building in coop- Man as its first “superhero many as 154 countries taking safety a way of life not only for our ment the Luzon grid’s depend- of the Philippines, as well as the for this issue and successfully COO Ray Montinola and CEO and president with Viva Communications chairman and CEO Vic barely three months into 2014. gross from…52 screens,” ac- eration with First Philippine ambassador,” the movement’s part in the switch-off. (Dulce employees but also for our con- able capacity. It is estimated that expansion of the switchyard/sub- accessed the market that could del Rosario Jr. and EVP Vincent del Rosario formalizing the partnership. Kicking off the winning cording to a roundup on the Realty Corporation and First eighth year is marked by the Festin-Baybay) tractors led to the achievement of the grid will need an additional stations. (Toni Nieva) become an important source streak of ABS-CBN’s movie Movie City News website. production arm is the Kim The top 15 highest grossing FPH ICC holds blessing of new Chiu- starrer “Bride regular local films of all time, for Rent.” The romantic com- which already include “Bride office, welcomes new consultant edy directed by Mae Czarina for Rent” and “Starting Over Work on Skyway, Cruz is said to have earned Again,” are Star Cinema pro- FIRST Philippine Holdings’ nalist and chief communications and “Business Nightly” (FPH) Integrated Corporate strategist of Pres. Aquino. and cohosted “Morn- P21.2M on the first day of its ductions or coproductions. Communications (ICC) group Prior to joining FPH, Caran- ings@ANC” and “The nationwide release on Janu- Two Star Cinema 2013 recently held the blessing of its dang was head of the Presidential Rundown.” He also ary 16, making it “the highest releases, “It Takes a Man and a NAIA expressway start new office in Benpres Building. Communications Development brings years of experi- grossing January release in Woman” and “Four Sisters and a history.” To date, the movie Wedding,” currently occupy the TIME to draw on your re- Avenue stretch of Osmeña Meanwhile, also under way to the DOTC and ICC unifies the Corporate and Strategic Planning Office, ence in the financial has grossed P326.96M. No. 1 and No. 12 spots with serves of cool as work on two Highway. is the second phase of the Ninoy DPWH. Communications teams of FPH the messaging house of the Of- markets, having been “Starting Over Again,” the P375.02M and P145.03 M, major infra projects start in the The six-lane Skyway 3 will Aquino International Airport Motorists are and First Gen Corporation. The fice of the President. a stockbroker for first big-screen team-up of respectively. metro. connect the South Luzon Ex- Expressway project under the advised to take alter- group manages the companies’ He was an award-winning Pryce Securities, HG and Toni Gon- “Bride for Rent” and “Start- One is the P26-billion pressway from Buendia, Makati Department of Public Works native routes, even as branding and media and assists news anchor of the ABS-CBN Asia Securities, and Vice president Oscar R. Lopez Jr. zaga, meanwhile, breached ing Over Again,” which are Skyway Stage 3 project of the to the North Luzon Expressway and Highways (DPWH) which Edsa and Roxas Bou- in the communication require- News Channel (ANC), cover- Kim Eng Securities. (partly hidden, 5th from right) the P300M mark only 12 days part of the continuing 20th Department of Transporta- in Balintawak, . will link the airport to the En- levard are expected ments of subsidiaries. ing news on politics and busi- Carandang holds a bachelor’s and FPH employees gather for after its February 12 nationwide anniversary celebration of Star tion and Communications When it is completed in 2017, tertainment City complex west to absorb most of the ICC also welcomed its new ness. Carandang hosted the degree in management econom- the ICC office blessing. At right is release. Star Cinema’s Valentine Cinema, are still showing in (DOTC), whose advance Skyway 3 will cut travel time of Roxas Boulevard. traffic overflow as a consultant, Ricky Carandang. national affairs talk show “Big ics from the Ateneo de Manila consultant Ricky Carandang offering premiered at the Fox theaters as of this writing. work site has been set up at from Buendia to Balintawak to Work on both structures result of the ongoing construc- To check on the status of visit http://mmdaroadway. He was a former broadcast jour- Picture,” “Dateline Philippines” University. (Hazel Velasco) the Buendia Avenue-Quirino about 15 minutes. will be done “24/7,” according tion projects. these and other road projects, com. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink March 2014 Councils Lopezlink March 2014  couch potato treats Biz Excellence PR Challenge The Oscars on the ‘’ bids farewell ABS-CBN, EDC harvest 11 Anvils Lifestyle Network LAA winner for HR Focus: Watch the 86th Academy Awards as it airs straight from the Dolby Theater in Hol- with ‘best ending ever’ lywood on March 3 (Philippine time) on 1sa Para sa Bayan the Lifestyle Network (SkyCable Chan- “GOT to Believe” is set to treat its (), Mama Bear/ DVD featuring the series’ first epi- 1sa Para sa Bayan: An Engage- contacts while others nel 24) at 8am! loyal viewers with the “best ending Betchay (Manilyn Reynes), Papa sodes and official soundtrack that ment Program where Every Bay- tapped their friends ever” as the top-rating romantic Bear/Chito (Benjie Paras), Jaime contains the most-requested an Employee Sold a Bayan Ser- and family and even primetime TV series ends its run (Ian Veneracion) and Juliana (Car- “G2B” theme songs. Star Re- vice was one of the winners in the made presentations on March 7. mina Villarroel). cords’ “Got to Believe” official 2012 cycle of the Lopez Achieve- to homeowners’ or- Since it started airing in August Under the direction of Cathy soundtrack and Star Home ment Awards. The winners were ganizations. 2013, “Got to Believe” has captured Garcia-Molina, Richard Arellano, Video’s “Got to Believe” selected based on the following cri- The company the heart of the primetime audi- and Ricky Rivero, “Got to Believe” DVD are still avail- teria: the achievement must have also organized ence through its story that focused became key to the formation of able in stores for demonstrated the Lopez Group rallies to keep on the value of family, optimism, the “G2B Army,” a special alliance P199 each. core values, 40%; must have sig- the employ- ABS-CBN CorpComm faith in one’s dream and love. of the show’s loyal viewers. Last Don’t miss nificant contribution to the orga- ees’ spirits up, The public’s support for the Ka- year, the group did not only enjoy the last few days nization’s results, 40%; and must as well as spe- pamilya kilig-serye is so strong that its successful G2B Color Run but of “Got to Be- be exceptional in nature, 20%. cial promos, road shows and fun into 1.5 sales per employee—in a ‘The Voice,’ F1 on Sky- its characters have become house- also helped its chosen beneficiary, lieve,” weeknights IN early 2012, the employees fairs to drumbeat the 1sa Para span of only three months. Cable hold names, especially Chichay Childhaus. after “Honesto” on of Bayan were given a mission: sa Bayan program, said em- This is a manifestation of On AXN (Channel 49), “The Voice” returns start- (), Joaquin “Got to Believe” also launched its ABS-CBN! to sell at least one Bayan ser- ployer brand consultant Dimpy employees’ heightened engage- ing March 3 with the strongest vocalists from vice each by the end of the first Jazmines. ment with the Bayan values of across the US invited to compete in the show’s quarter of the year. Stoking the competitive fire i-KUSANG KAKASA (integrity, sixth season. On Fox Sports Plus HD (Chan- Debuting on March 10 How they did it further was the very first sale kumikitang kabuhayan, sama-sa- nel 31), the new season of Formula One blasts At the start of 1sa Para sa of a Bayan product, which was mang may saya, kakaibang dis- off on March 16. Catch the action, starting with Coco, Kim return to primetime via ‘Ikaw Lamang’ Bayan, the relatively short time made by the chief operating of- karte, aksyong dekalidad, simple the Australian Grand Prix! On Balls (Channel frame and the steep target of ficer himself, Rafael T. Aguado. at totoong serbisyo). Employees 34), UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler takes center and are the family series “Ina, Kapatid, III, , Cherie “100% of the employees con- Outstripping the target felt that they were truly a part stage from the American Airlines Center in Dal- excited about their return to ABS- Anak,” while Coco starred in the Gil, , , tributing” were pinpointed as By the end of April 2012, of achieving the company’s sales las, Texas, also on March 16. CBN Primetime Bida through the superhero-serye “Juan dela Cruz.” Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan the biggest challenges. each Bayan employee had a sale target. All divisions provided Team EDC upcoming series “Ikaw La- “Aside from the excitement, I and Lester Llansang, with the The employees strove to go to his or her name. the support to make this hap- Hero TV: Graduate to mang.” feel nervous and pressured especial- special participation of Zaijian beyond their comfort zones in In fact, the company had out- pen—that is teamwork with fun new heroes! “It’s been a while since Kim and ly because the cast of ‘Ikaw Lamang’ Jaranilla, Louise Abuel, Alyanna order to attract their first sale, stripped its target, as about 32% and, in Bayan parlance, “sama- Catch your fa- I worked together in ‘Tayong Dala- is really full of brilliant actors and Angeles and Xyriel Manabat. noted Loida Martinez, Human of the employees were able to samang may saya.” vorite wa’ and ‘Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.’ actresses. I can say that this is the Under the direction of Malu Resources and Organizational notch two or more sales. In all, The employees were feted in shows on Hero That’s why I’m happy and blessed to most challenging role and project Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, Development head of Bayan. they had gathered a total of 1,644 simple awarding ceremonies, TV (SkyCable be given the chance to reunite with that I’ve ever had,” she shared. “Ikaw Lamang” is a masterpiece Some turned to their Face- new customers or new installs where they enjoyed photo ops Channel 44 and her in a new teleserye,” said Coco. Joining Coco and Kim in of book and other social media or 147% achievement translated with Bayan’s top brass. While Destiny Digital Kim, meanwhile, admitted that their newest TV drama are Jake Television, the group that created there were sales commissions, Cable Channel she is having mixed emotions Cuenca and . “Juan dela Cruz,” “Ina, Kapatid, the much-coveted badge of hon- 44)! Enjoy your about her new project and her Completing the power- Anak,” “Walang Hanggan” and the or was really the specially-made summer break with “Cuticle Detective Inaba” on new team-up with Coco. Kim’s house cast of “Ikaw Lamang” first project of Coco, Jake and Kim Congrats, Kapamilya! Bayan jackets that were given to March 4 at 6:30pm; “Tiger & Bunny” on March 9 last primetime TV show was are , Tirso Cruz together, “.” Adtel head in wins employees for their first sale. at 12am; “The Devil is a Part Timer” on March 12 According to Aguado, “the

at 8:30pm; “Koroko Connect” on March 27 at 9pm; Eugenio Lopez Center stay rewards were not very large in PHOTOS BY: ALLAN SANCON and “Domo”! Joining them are “Digimon Adven- Pinoy music artists say ‘thank you’ to the world FOR his moving tribute to terms of monetary value and we Team ABS-CBN—The winners from CorpComm, Film Archives, CCM and BayaniJuan in Calauan tures 02,” “Hetalia World,” “Major Season 1,” “Power his family, Adtel Inc. region- believe that employees did this FILIPINO music artists say thank “…The world reached out and Crawford who sang the CCM Division of ABS-CBN. Rangers Jungle Fury,” “Power Rangers RPM,” “Ul- al head Jonathan Torrejos out of their love and care for ABS-CBN Corporation and Communications’ Annual Movie Aside from maintaining you to the world for the help it ex- offered help in the form of relief the theme song The music video was directed by traman Mebius,” “Gintama 4,” “Reborn! 4,” “Work- topped LopezLink’s Kapami- Bayan. Energy Development Corpo- Press Christmas Party: Experi- its stature as the most Anvil- tended to the Philippines after the goods, rescue and medical assistance “Listen with Your Paolo Ramos together with mem- ing” and “Ran the Samurai Girl.” For the complete lya Message of Love contest. “The result was that every- ration (EDC) bagged a total of encing the Kapamilya Brand of awarded TV network, ABS- onslaught of typhoon Yolanda via to help the Filipinos survive and Heart” alongside bers of the creative and produc- March schedule, like Hero TV on www.facebook. Torrejos wrote that while body won,” he said. 11 trophies in the 49th Anvil Entertainment. Both won under CBN has bagged the most the music video “Listen with Your move on from this disaster…. It is other local music tion team: Johnny delos San- com/myheronation. (Katherine Solis) other men possess good looks, Thus, with their mission Awards held at the Solaire Re- the PR Tools category. number of Bronze Anvils, the Heart.” time to show the world our heart- artists. tos, Roxy Liquigan, Jonathan high-paying jobs and talent, he masterfully accomplished, sort and Casino in Pasay. EDC added two more Anvil highest recognition for PR Days after the super typhoon felt gratitude,” explained ABS-CBN The song, writ- Manalo, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Teen stars start love has been blessed with a “beauti- Bayan took home the Human Winning an Anvil Award of Awards of Excellence to the Tools, among the TV net- struck last November, aid from Creative Communications Manage- ten by Christine Mark Raywin Tome, Edsel When they come to Ma- ful wife and lovable daughter.” Resource Focus trophy in the Excellence were ABS-CBN’s Lopez Group haul courtesy works. adventure all over the world arrived for the ment (CCM) head Robert Labayen. Daria-Estabillo with Misenas, Jaime Porca, Jojo Me- nila, the Torrejos family will Sharlene San Pedro, Jairus Aquino and Francis “I thank God every day for Lopez Achievement Awards 2012 Christmas campaign “Lu- of its “It’s Possible” 2012 an- The Anvil Awards is an an- victims and in-kind or cash dona- Chosen to send this message of music by Marcus Da- drano, Danica Rueda, Emil Rae enjoy an overnight stay with Magundayao kick off the summer season with giving me these two wonder- for 1sa Para sa Bayan: An En- miliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento nual report and Geothermal: A nual event organized by the tions and pledges from more than gratitude are Lea Salonga, Lani vis Jr., was pro- Hembra, Alfie Landayan free breakfast at the Eugenio a monthlong “” special titled “Si ful gifts,” added the Cebu- gagement Program where Ev- ng Pasko” created by its Creative Clean Power Solution geother- Public Relations Society of the 50 countries poured in. Misalucha, Arnel Pineda and Billy duced by and Andrew Go. Lopez Center in Antipolo. Lulu at Si Lily Liit.” Sharlene portrays Lulu, whose based Torrejos. Congratulations! ery Bayan Employee Sold a Communications Management mal handbook. Philippines that honors out- twin, Lily, possesses an extraordinary characteris- Bayan Service. (CCM) team and Corporate Anvil Awards of Merit, on standing public relations pro- the other hand, were copped grams and tools. tic. The girls’ family faces a prob- Underestimated Episode 2 To read more, visit http://lopezsummit.com. lem as other people discover ‘Honesto’ stands up for truth until the end by ABS-CBN Digital News Of 407 entries received this their secret. How Media for its Commission on year, only around a hundred will Lulu and “HONESTO” continues to inspire Since it started airing in Octo- also includes , Janice Elections Halalan 2013 mo- won the Anvil Awards of Merit Lily’s relation- TV viewers to lead a life of honesty ber 2013, “Honesto” has won the de Belen, , Nonie bile app, DZMM Radyo Patrol and the Anvil Awards of Excel- ship change in its last weeks, as the teleserye top hearts of Filipinos with its realistic Buencamino, M e l i s s a 630’s 11th Buntis Congress and lence. when Har- billed by , Raikko Ma- and timely story on honesty, sin- Ricks and Joseph ABS-CBN Film Archives’ “Hi- vey (Jairus) teo and reached its cerity and kindness. Marco. It is direct- mala” restoration project. and Adrian newest all-time high TV rating. How far will Diego (Paulo), ed by Jerry Lopez Also picking up merit awards April 30: Deadline for (Francis) enter Based on the data from Kantar Marie (Cristine) and Honesto Sineneng and Dar- nel apiece were ABS-CBN Ling- nominations for the their lives? Don’t miss Media on February 24, “Honesto” (Raikko) go to stand up for the Joy Villaflor, and produced kod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. Lopez Achievement Sharlene, Jairus and scored its newest all-time high na- truth? Will they be able to erase by Dreamscape Entertain- for BayaniJuan in Calauan and Awards’ 2013 cycle, at 12 Francis in “Wansap- tional TV rating of 35.6%, or more the anger and selfishness in Hugo’s ment Television. Sagip Kapamilya, and CCM’s noon. For inquiries, email anataym,” after “Bet on than double its rival program, ( ) heart and finally fix Catch the finale of“Honesto” on “Kwento ng Pasko” Christmas lopezachievementawards@ Your Baby”! GMA’s “Adarna,” which only got their broken family? March 14 on ABS-CBN Prime- campaign and Christmas sta- gmail.com 17.1%. The powerhouse “Honesto” cast time Bida! (Aaron Domingo) tion ID with the same title.  Lopezlink March 2014 Lopezlink March 2014  L-R: EL3 to Bayan employees: ‘For all you have done for me, no matter what happens, no matter where you go, you will always be my Kapamilya’; After By Carla Paras-Sison garnering a special citation at the Gawad Galing Awards, the 1sa Para sa Bayan employee engagement program went on to win the much-coveted LAA for Human Resource Focus; With good corporate citizenship being a trademark of a Lopez company, Bayan knows how to pay back the local community it serves by taking part in noteworthy CSR projects like the Gawad Kalinga program in Tacloban City (PHOTOS BY: GERRY BACLAGON, ROMMEL CABRERA, DIMPY JAZMINES) Better as usual RAFAEL T. Aguado was coming in the near future, and know, so they understand “Bayan has not just survived, postpaid mobile telephony, Since Aguado joined Bayan seconded out of ABS-CBN the reality is that they could lose what’s happening.” it has thrived. It is the em- completed a successful tender in 2011, he has been continu- Corporation in 2011 to serve as their jobs. At the same time, we His message for LopezLink ployees who have made this offer for all outstanding Bayan ally amazed by the dedication, chief operating officer of Bayan are asking them to focus on readers: “I have seen in happen. They refused to debt. In 2013, Globe converted creativity and commitment of Telecommunications Inc. meeting the company’s business Bayan very posi- accept defeat. In fact, a portion of this debt into a his fellow Bayan team mem- He joined the Lopez Group targets,” he says. tive behaviors what happened was minority interest in Bayan. bers. in 2000 as operations head of How have Bayan employees and traits that the complete re- True to ELJ’s vision, Bayan The Asian crisis customers and the small-to- LEC services, went on a free outsource business continuity It was not the first time that “I am thankful for Bayan’s BAYAN... Maynilad Water Services Inc. responded? I have not seen verse. They worked from page 1 positioned itself to provide a medium-sized businesses. The fall. At the same time, revenues (backup telco services) rose. Globe tried to form an alliance indomitability. I have been The Philippine economy After the water concession was Everyone seems to be say- elsewhere in double time or, full range of LEC services. It skew of BayanTel’s subscriber from LEC services slowed, As the maverick provider with Bayan. There were several very fortunate to have many was generally good from 1994 returned to the government, he ing, ‘I know change is coming. my entire career, in Bayan par- The government had just pioneered caller ID, voice mail, base resulted in higher than becoming insufficient to cover of fixed lines, Bayan actually earlier attempts to find synergy blessings in my life. And one of until the first half of 1997, moved to head operations for But I’ll give my best to the very and I must say lance, ‘better as deregulated the telecom in- call waiting, call forwarding, expected delinquency. all of BayanTel’s cash require- succeeded in carving a niche between the two companies, the top things I am personally when the Asian economic cri- Corporation, now a last day.’ The old-timers have I’ve had a long usual,’ to over- dustry via two executive or- three-way calling and sub- Middle-to-lower-income ments in dedicated leased lines and with Bayan proving to be at- grateful for is the opportunity sis set in. The crisis pulled the subsidiary of ABS-CBN. shown a sense of mission to one. This kind come obstacles ders issued by then President scriber activated call barring, households and small busi- While Bayan managed to other managed data services. It tractive because of its unused to serve as Bayan COO and economy down and the local In Bayan, Aguado imme- see Bayan through to the next of work ethic and deliver their Fidel V. Ramos. The objectives a security measure to protect nesses were naturally more post positive earnings before was unable to participate in the mobile phone frequency and work with an organization that currency deteriorated against diately noticed the humility stage, to bring the company has made me very best results yet,” were to promote competi- against unauthorized toll calls, vulnerable to a decline in con- interest, taxes, depreciation highly lucrative mobile phone its motivated workforce, who is full of kasadong individuals. I the US dollar. From around and can-do spirit of his fellow to the next level. And their proud, and I consider says Aguado. tion, increase teledensity and first as standard features and sumer buying power resulting and amortization (EBITDA), business when its license to were used to “doing more with am thankful for the chance to P26 per US dollar when Bayan employees. People worked so attitude is contagious, infect- it a privilege to have modernize telecommunication eventually as opt-in features for from the economic crunch. its inability to meet market offer wireless services, awarded almost nothing,” in the words do my part as a leader, achieving built its facilities, the peso de- hard. Yet they generally viewed ing newcomers and business had the opportunity of service offerings. For local - ex all fixed lines. Subscriber count declined as projections meant it was unable in 2000, was questioned before of Carlo L. Katigbak, BTHC unbelievable things together preciated to over P50 per US benefits, including merit in- partners alike. There is a very serving in Bayan. change carrier (LEC) service, Bayan shareholders, led by customers gave priority to to generate the cash necessary the courts. The case remains in managing director. with my teammates,” he said. dollar by 2000. creases, as things to be grateful strong sense of community, We continue or the provision of landlines, Lopez Holdings Corporation items other than telephone to service its debts, which had litigation. The last couple of years BTHC’s Katigbak likewise As it happened, subscriber for instead of things that they Aguado observes. to look for the country was divided into through BTHC, infused more service in their household practically doubled in peso Nonetheless, Bayan found proved to be the right time. pays tribute to Bayan employ- acquisition and revenue per- are entitled to. As a result, the last three ways of service areas wherein each new than $400 million to complete budgets. terms. its strongest suit in customer Globe’s entry accelerated the fi- ees for their steadfast dedica- formance fell below targets. “It was an eye opener: that years have been among the best p r o p a - telco was awarded underserved its commitments under the lib- While the service area When Bayan declared a service and market research, nancial rehabilitation of Bayan, tion even in the face of severe One reason was the failure of attitude of appreciation, in- years of Bayan as an operating gating and unserved areas to compete eralized telecom environment. In scheme initially provided a standstill on debt payments in carefully listening and becom- making it financially stronger difficulties. He quipped: “Let us regulators to enforce seam- stead of entitlement,” Aguado company. t h e s e with the incumbent provider. addition, Bayan used bank loans rational and clean approach to January 2001, the company had ing the most responsive among and enabling it to meet its put this excellent attitude in a less interconnection between enthuses, speaking from the Coming to the fore are the traits. Each telco with an interna- and supplier credit to build its the entry of new LEC players, obligations of $417.1M and landline and Internet access business targets by delighting bottle and spread it throughout the new telco players and the perspective of a management Lopez Values of a pioneer- tional gateway facility (IGF) state-of-the-art network. It made the approach later proved to P2.99 billion. providers. its customers “as usual.” Bayan the Group!” incumbent. From 1996 up to career that has spanned 35 ing entrepreneurial spirit and was required to make available 330,000 landlines available in its be quite limited. New players Assets Its money-back guarantees remains strong in the outsourc- In 2013, Bayan’s indomita- August 2000, interconnection years. business excellence, translated 300,000 landlines in its service service areas, 15 months ahead of could not effectively compete On the other hand, it had its for service interruptions that ing and offshoring business ble spirit as a company was be- issues hounded the new players, His current challenge is respectively in Bayan parlance areas within five years, later the government deadline. with the former monopoly, nationwide network of satellite, lasted over 24 hours or new segment, and is the industry stowed with a Lopez Achieve- affecting quality of service and to ensure Bayan achieves its as kumikitang kabuhayan and shortened to three years. Because of the failure of which was authorized to serve terrestrial and land/submarine- service installations that took model for superior customer ment Award which recognized hence, customer satisfaction. business targets, while “sailing aksyong dekalidad. With these, Bayan Telecommunications some telco players to meet the virtually the whole country, based cable facilities, includ- more than three days shook service. the company for living the The issue of interconnection through transitional waters.” the Bayan team has kept the Inc. (Bayan), the operating arm of requirements under the service including the most progressive ing control of the National the market in 2006 to 2008. The entry of Globe is seen bayanihan spirit. was only resolved after pains- “We are fortunate to have ship afloat and moved forward BTHC, received as service areas area scheme, some areas were and the most viable places in Digital Transmission Network Had regulators made the Bayan as a positive move which will Bayan chairman Eugenio taking negotiations. such an engaged and enthu- in the last three years. Quezon City, Malabon, Valenzu- later opened to a third player. which to roll out lines. (NDTN), the only major al- offering the industry standard, strengthen Bayan, help unlock Lopez III (EL3) said in a Another reason was the siastic workforce, despite the Aguado also believes that ela and Bicol. Formerly known as Bayan’s exemplary performance These developments oc- ternative telecommunications operating costs would have its full potential and ensure its recent talk to the employees: less than ideal customer mix knowledge of the forthcoming transparent and timely com- International Communications in meeting the regulatory re- curred within a progressively backbone in the country. It had skyrocketed and bigger telcos competitiveness and survival. “Bayan is a special company to within Bayan’s assigned ser- transition. This is a paradox. We munication has been key. “We Corporation, it was duly enfran- quirements for its IGF license more hostile global and regu- a fixed network that included would not have been able to As the company gears up for me because in spite of all our vice area markets. The former are telling people that change is tell them what they should chised to provide LEC service, made it the first carrier to be monopoly had historically con- latory environment. Rates for operations in provinces where cope, given their much bigger a new phase of change, Bayan adversities, I have always been international long distance calls, given access to new service trolled the upscale residential both international and domestic it absorbed strong players such subscriber counts. chief operating officer Rafael able to count on all of you to domestic and international leased areas: Navotas, parts of Manila, customers and large business long distance calls, traditionally as Butuan Telephone Company, Bayan was only able to T. Aguado gives tribute to the stay loyal, to persevere and de- lines, public trunk radio and pub- Caloocan, and portions of Vi- markets. Bayan was left with profitable services that could Eastern Visayas Telephone introduce such offers through employees who have carried the liver unimaginable results. lic calling offices. sayas and Mindanao. the middle-to-lower income have subsidized unprofitable Company and Naga Telephone the dedication of its employ- company through the best and “I want to express my deep- Company. ees, who prided themselves worst of times. est thanks for standing by me When a ‘lola’ promotes bayanDSL More important, it had its on being able to differentiate At their 2013 Gawad Gal- even as we went through our people, committed to turn the themselves and the company ing service awards, Aguado most difficult times. I could not PRODUCT endorsers have dor of bayanDSL since 2009, ciated with our brand has also paka-emoji kung ang mahal mo company around and deliver through thoughtful service and said: “Bayan is actually rich. have asked for a more loyal, a become a winning formula for Internet-savvy Lola Techie has made our advocacy of promot- hindi na ‘Pinteresado’ sa ‘yo” and on their service commitments exceptional care. Survey after We have an abundant supply more passionate and a more brands, especially if they are become a household name and ing the value of family bonding adds, “Parating may Flickr of to their customers. Despite the survey found Bayan customer of great people. We are wealthy dedicated group of people to known personalities. This has a well-loved character. with the use of the Internet hope.” company’s financial difficulties, service to be superior compared in terms of breeding a legend- work with. Thank you for being become the strategy of Bayan “Our message is simple: even stronger,” he added. The bayanDSL brand has the Bayan workforce remained to industry norms. ary workforce who, day in and my Kapamilya. For all you have Telecommunications for its with bayanDSL, using the Since then, because of Lola thus differentiated itself from doggedly determined to pro- The introduction of Lola day out, year in and year out, done for me, no matter what brand bayanDSL, except that Internet is so easy that even Techie’s charm and spunky the competition with Lola vide the best services their Techie, the Internet-savvy, go above and beyond what is happens, no matter where you it did not have a popular en- grandmothers like Lola Techie personality, bayanDSL’s ad- Techie and the images of a customers badly needed. tech-loving grandma, as the expected so we can continue to go, you will always be my Ka- dorser but instead created a can do it,” said Jojo de Jesus, vertisements have made an simple, down-to-earth family. Bayan’s court-assisted face of Bayan services in 2009 fulfill our mission of improv- pamilya,” said EL3. character called Lola Techie. Bayan VP for Marketing. impact particularly among De Jesus further explained: financial rehabilitation was further boosted Bayan’s maver- ing the lives of the Filipinos…. Among telcos, legacy refers Being the brand ambassa- “Having Lola Techie asso- the younger market. In the “While our brand rivals con- finalized in 2004, with the ick image, reaching out to the Being a legend means having to old or outdated networks or latest commercial, Lola Techie tinue to communicate and approval of a sustainable debt untapped senior market and done something with your life technology that can no longer strikes again with her witty yet boast of their speed and price, level of $325M, payable over gaining residential subscribers that has changed the people be used efficiently. Bayan will discerning words of wisdom, we have always been success- 19 years. It was found to be among extended families who around you, inspired many never be called legacy because this time for her heartbroken ful in promoting ours by way a viable company, capable of wanted to stay in touch with around you and accomplished of the legendary tenacity of its grandson JR. of amusing but heartwarming supporting its own operations their kin. Bayan’s Lola Techie what is perceived to be difficult people to compete fairly and In the TV campaign of family stories.” as well as fund a moderate campaigns were recognized or even impossible. with honor. BayanBundle, she gives her The recently launched Standing, l-r: Red Samar, Corporate Brand and Communications; Patrick Gatchalian, Bayan Business Central; Humbert Ruales, Network; amount of capital expenditures. with consecutive industry “At Bayan, you can see leg- And that is how the Bayan own “techie support” and tells campaign includes a three-part Carmina Herbosa, chief finance officer; Jessraf Palmares, Bayan Business Regional; Bogs Abogado, Carrier; Jojo de Jesus, Marketing; Reggie While its LEC network was awards in the fields of public ends at work. As a collective legend will continue to be told, JR, “Ang pag-ibig hindi selfie” series of television commercials de Leon, Information Technology; Marlon Arada, Corporate Strategy and Development; and Rani Villaroman, Metro Manila Sales; seated, l-r: underutilized, it could gener- relations, marketing and adver- people, Bayan legends are those nurtured by a singular set of val- as she relates love with her supported by print ads, bill- Noel Bartolome, Continuous Quality and Continuous Improvement; Mon Aesquivel, deputy chief operating officer; Raffy Aguado, chief operating ate funds to grow its data busi- tising. who see the need to go against ues that have carried it through favorite things like Instagram boards, transit ads and a digital officer; Neil Macalino, Bayan International; Loi Martinez, Human Resources and Organizational Development; Berna Sotto-Aguilera, Customer ness, which was expected to Change on the horizon the odds, to travel the road the best and the worst of times. and Pinterest. She encourages campaign on Facebook and Care; and Joevel Rivera, Product Development and Management continue growing as demand In 2012, Globe Telecom less traveled and even the road The Bayan indomitable him, saying “Wag kang mag- Twitter. (Anansa Consumido) for Internet connectivity and Inc., the country’s leader in never before traveled.” spirit lives on.  Lopezlink March 2014 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink March 2014  Nostalgia Yolanda update Ongoings Those who cannot remember the

ABS-CBN opens Tulong Center MANABAT JOHNSON BY: PHOTO past are condemned to repeat it. ABS-CBN has formally The center’s Sagip Kapamilya distributes ‘Complicated’ examines PH’s colonial past —George Santayana opened Tulong Center at the facilities include a March 21, 1901 COMPLICATED, the muse- The commissioned ABS-CBN audience entrance waiting area, core The exhibit situates the um’s first exhibit for the year, works by the guest art- The Department of Public on Eugenio Lopez Drive. area, counseling new boats to typhoon survivors complicated relationship of the opened to the public on Febru- ists are juxtaposed with Instruction is created. It In attendance during the rooms and con- Philippines with its colonial SAGIP Kapamilya goes full swing identified private sec- ary 21. works by Juan Luna, Felix proposes the establishment inauguration were ABS-CBN ference rooms. pasts and problematizes the in its long-term projects that will tor donors as either A collaboration with Tin-aw Resurreccion Hidalgo, Ju- of a public school in every chairman and chief executive The Tulong notion that identity is both a help build back better the areas development spon- Art Gallery, Complicated features venal Sanso, Bencab, Ang town, a normal school and a officer Eugenio Lopez III, Center will also product of our postcolonial cir- devastated by the storm surge. sors (in charge of area guest artists Mike Adrao, Leslie Kiukok, Jerry Elizalde Na- trade school in Manila, and president Charo Santos-Con- guide clients as to cumstance and the discourse of Sagip Kapamilya has commit- planning) or sector de Chavez and Ea Torrado. varro and other artworks an agricultural school cio, Sky Cable president Carlo the proper agen- nationhood. March 29, 1942 ted a total of 4,000 fishing boats sponsors (funders and from the Katigbak and other execu- cies to approach, for Basey, Marabut and Sta. Rita, managers of projects). collection. The Hukbalahap or Hukbo tives. Fr. Caluag said Samar and Dulag, Leyte. The Sagip Kapamilya Adrao’s charcoal on ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon The opening of the new in an interview ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III with Fr. Tito distribution of the motorized has taken on Basey and paper works collectively is formally established, with facility was preceded by a mass with DZMM. Caluag during the inauguration boats plus fishing gear and nets Dulag as both their titled “Colony” and “In- Luis Taruc as supremo officiated by Fr. Tito Caluag. “Kumbaga may March 12, 1946 began in December, with anoth- development and sector sponsor. of passenger boats; it has also fectious” consist of intricately works reference the interplay of Artist Talks with Torrado and The Tulong Center is ex- referral center na kung ano ‘yung Workers Welfare Adminis- er round of distribution in Brgy. Sagip Kapamilya however included among its long-term ornamented, larger-than-life Pres. Sergio Osmeña creates pressly for kapamilya in need kailangan nila, ire-refer natin tration, hospitals, physician our living culture and those of de Chavez will be held on May San Antonio, Basey on Febru- extends its assistance beyond the efforts the provision of houses. anthropomorphic pillars and the National Urban Planning of legal, medical and other sila sa tamang ahensya, iga-guide groups and other organizations, the colonizers that have reached 17 and July 5, respectively. ary 26. All beneficiaries will be areas identified by government. Sagip Kapamilya has helped delicately drawn insects bearing Commission to coordinate forms of assistance. Aside from natin sila,” Fr. Caluag explained. in responding to the needs of our shores. The Lopez Memorial Museum awarded their respective boats It turned over in January to the 724,995 families in 14 provinces patterns that were researched is at the ground floor, Benpres the reconstruction and providing legal and medical The Tulong Center will kapamilya who come for help. Adrao shared his creative within two to three months. Department of Education San in the Visayas and Mindanao. from the Lopez Library collec- development of urban areas aid, it also aims to address the work with various groups, (Source: dzmm.abs-cbnnews. process and the ideas behind his Building, Exchange Road corner Other livelihood projects Fernando Central School in Ta- To date, it has received a total of tion. throughout the Philippines concerns of overseas Filipino including the Integrated Bar com; Johnson Manabat, Radyo work in a talk at the museum on Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- eyed for Basey and Dulag in- cloban. Groundbreaking events P701 million in cash donations Representing symbols and Source: Mercy Servida, head workers. of the Philippines, Overseas Patrol 46) March 1. This was the first in a seum days and hours are Mondays clude crab cultivation, agricul- were also held beginning Febru- and P250M worth of in-kind icons taken from important as- series of Artist Talks with the to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 librarian, Lopez Memorial ture, weaving and ecotourism. ary 26 in Eastern and Western donations. ( Jenie Chan) ‘Complicated’ guest artists (l-r) Mike Adrao, Ea Torrado and Leslie de Chavez pects of our colonial history, his artists featured in Complicated. a.m.-5 p.m. Museum Library The rebuilding effort in the Visayas as Sagip Kapamilya builds By Dulce Festin-Baybay Revisiting the highlights Yolanda-hit areas has three major classrooms in Samar, Leyte, TFC joins int’l Special Feature components—livelihood, educa- Panay Island and Palawan. nursing confab’s tion and housing. Additionally, In terms of livelihood, Sagip summit for RNs A Kapamilya retires 10 years of Lopez the Presidential Assistant for Re- Kapamilya has identified sev- habilitation and Recovery has eral coastal areas as recipients OVER 300 Filipino nurses from North America, Europe, Bong Osorio: I became ‘almost famous’ Asia and Africa gathered for RYAN RAMOS BY: PHOTO Group Foundation Inc. AS a boy, Ramon “Bong” R. it to himself, his family and his Bong also observed and is always part of what you do. the first Global Summit of Fili- ON January 28, 2004, Lopez pez companies to fund, through groves and seagrasses along pino Nurses held at the Manila Osorio had to temporarily stop coworkers to constantly try to trained at Johns Hopkins Uni- This culture was the very muscle Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) LGFI, its CSR projects. the Verde Island Passage Hotel. Highlights of the dis- his studies at Paco Catholic do his best and incessantly seek versity, the Center for Advertis- that kept me doing what I did, was incorporated. Serving as As a result of the oil spill by the World Conservation cussions included government School so his younger siblings improvement. He always aimed ing Services in , and pushed me further to what the umbrella foundation of nine in Guimaras, LGFI assisted Union through First Philip- intervention and health eco- could enroll; with seven children to perform his job with qual- the Academy for Educational I am capable of doing,” says this in the family, there was simply ity that satisfied and delighted Development, and George veteran PR practitioner. Lopez company foundations, the victims by establishing the pine Conservation Inc. nomics; the nursing workforce ‘Paying back’ tasks then chairman Oscar M. Lopez Halad sa Guimaras program In 2009, LGFI obtained and the global diaspora; and the no way that the kuya, Bong, and ABS-CBN publics, and devoted Washington University, among rationalized that the Group will through a land donation, and the a grant from the Australian empowerment of nurses. his five younger brothers and time to continually master the others. Now that he is retired, only sister could stay in school skills needed to do his job well Most awarded TV the former chair of the Com- be “more organized and group- building of the Eugenio Lopez- Agency for International De- In an interview with TFC’s network oriented in our CSR activities.” Gawad Kalinga Village in Jaro, velopment for peace education “Balitang Canada, Middle East at the same time. by learning new ways to improve munication Arts Department In 2005, the first edition of Iloilo in partnership with the modules through Knowledge and Europe,” resource person In college at the University his division’s deliverables. As a Kapamilya and working of UST (for 17 years) looks Bridges Magazine was published Archdiocese of Jaro. The Family Channel. LGFI published the KCh, LGFI fete SLP grads The Department of Education Gigi Melendez, a professor at of Santo Tomas (UST), Bong He was president of the In- as a team with other divisions, forward to more travels “while which collated group-wide Planning in the Workplace pro- Cory Magic book with ABS- (DepEd) recently organized a culminating and thanksgiving activity for the Chamberlain College of was part of 1A9. This was a Bong Osorio (2nd from left) celebrates ABS-CBN’s 60th year with (from right) ternational Association of Busi- Bong helped maintain the lead- I can still walk on my own.” CSR efforts. It showed, for the gram with an initial five Lopez CBN, Ayala Corporation and the first batch of graduates of the Superintendents Leadership Program Nursing, noted that another key special section composed of 40 chairman Gabby Lopez, Legal Services’ Atty. Ayo Bautista, NCAD head Ging ness Communicators (IABC) ership of ABS-CBN in terms He also intends to pick up ad- (SLP). The event was graced by Oscar R. Lopez Jr. who represented Oscar M. first time, the nationwide extent companies was also started. Meralco. issue is the difference in social students, mostly valedictorians Reyes and broadcaster Ted Failon Philippine chapter in 2003 and of share of voice in print media. ditional teaching units in order Lopez, Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) chairman emeritus; Rina Lopez of the CSR and philanthropic In 2007, LGFI started its In 2010, Lopez family mem- background between the patient and salutatorians who had the 2004 and IABC regional direc- He was also responsible for to share his thoughts, skills and Bautista, Foundation Inc. (KCFI) president and executive activities of the Group. publication venture with the bers and company CEOs signed and the nurse. “…Nurses need best entrance exam scores. He and Campaigns Inc. But it was and worldwide, on air and tor for Asia-Pacific in 2007. creating the company’s Internal experiences with more students. director; DepEd Sec. Bro. Armin Luistro; and other officials. The SLP was thought of taking up journal- as head of ABS-CBN’s CCD online. In other words, I have As the company spokesper- Communications that bridged To add to his “paying back” At the international level, coffee table book,Iloilo: A Rich the CSR Magna Carta, which developed by DepEd in partnership with LGFI, KCFI, De La Salle University, to learn verbally and nonver- LGFI hosted the Global Phi- and Noble Land, in coopera- lays the framework for strategic bally. Just doing that saves a lot ism but the plan was scuttled that he became “almost famous, ready platforms that can effec- son, he committed himself to the Kapamilya community tasks, he will also be more active the Australian government and the Philippines-Australia Human Resource when media outfits were shut kumbaga. The operative word is tively and efficiently carry the ABS-CBN and promptly took from print to electronic media in advocacy work and finish his lanthropists Circle Summit tion with the Iloilo Economic CSR group-wide. LGFI be- and Organizational Development Facility. of time and provides absolutely with Synergos in Manila which Development Foundation. came an auxiliary social welfare more quality care,” she said. down following the declaration ‘almost,’” explains this multi- company’s corporate program on its interest over and above across regions and abroad via book projects. of martial law in 1972. Never- awarded Philippine Star and and talent-based news.” his personal interest. Being in the employee intranet site e- Even if he has retired, Bong consisted of leading families in In 2008, Rafael M. Alunan and development agency of the TFC and summit co-con- Guided by Lopez Values the US and the Philippines. was appointed president of Department of Social Welfare venor Commission on Filipinos theless, Bong was able to hone Adobo magazine columnist. his position, he therefore spoke Frequency. And with his staff, will still be guiding his Kapami- In 2006, LGFI was given LGFI. LGFI coordinated the and Development (DSWD) Overseas undertake programs his writing skills by joining the “For almost seven years, my For Bong, who is currently and continues to speak well of he led the preparation of ABS- lya. He felt at home from Day certification by the Philippine Group’s donation to the Phil- and was given a three-year that put forth the skill of Fili- UST student publications, The face and name have been attached president of the Public Rela- the company, defending it from CBN entries to various One of his joining Council for NGO Certifica- ippine Military Academy’s PCNC renewal certification. pino migrant workers and prop- Flame and The Varsitarian. to every ABS-CBN press state- tions Society of the Philippines external attacks and internal local and international ABS-CBN, and the tion (PCNC), with donee sta- Hall of Leaders and supported In 2012, Mercedes Lopez agate programs for their general Today, Bong’s curriculum vi- ment. It was an extremely chal- and governor of the Manila criticisms. awards that made the company is indeed tus from the Bureau of Internal the hosting of an international Vargas was named president welfare. (Marianne de Vera) tae may only be three-fourths of a lenging job, and got me in trouble Overseas Press Club as well as Of course, Bong must be company the most home to him now, Revenue (BIR), enabling Lo- scientific workshop on man- of LGFI, succeeding Alunan, page long but each line describes sometimes, but every single day trustee of the AD Foundation always as good as his word, to awarded TV network a home one comes who retired. Calendar the impressive background he has, didn’t feel like the last one—and and KBP Standards Authority, paraphrase a cliché. As a com- in business commu- back to, if only In 2013, LGFI coordinated including his last stint before re- I loved that part of my job.” it is the Lopez Values of excel- municator, he delivered on his nications. to feel finally fa- tiring and this is as vice president Bong is aware that his job at lence, malasakit and doing what commitments and his words Bong looks at the the Group’s conglomerate-wide BAYAN Academy offers the mous. and head of the Corporate Com- the network is the most coveted is right based on the highest were matched by corresponding ABS-CBN culture as relief and rehabilitation activi- following certificate training munications Division (CCD) one by anybody engaged in the ethical and professional stan- actions. indeed, a Kapamilya ties following the onslaught of courses this month: of ABS-CBN Corporation for strategic communications and dards or integrity at work, and “No matter how fiercely culture “where care super typhoon Yolanda. It also Lopez Group supports BayaniJuan students, March 6-7: Operations seven years, a job he describes as PR practice. the slogan “in the service of the competitive the business is, and compassion is renewed its PCNC certifica- PAAFI scholars Companies and employees in the Lopez Group Management strongly supported a school supplies drive for the students of Dayap “totally awesome!” Being its PR as well, he con- Filipino people” which guided my personal values were never manifested, where tion for five years and its BIR March 20-21: Human Elementary School in Calauan, Laguna, a relocation site managed by ABS- Bong joined the Kapamilya siders ABS-CBN as a media his way of life. compromised nor my standards dedication is cel- donee status for five years and Resource Management CBN Lingkod Bayan Foundation Inc., and Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation network in March 2007 after company that is “so expansive, For him, being the best in lowered to the level of the un- ebrated, where hard re-registered with the DSWD March 25-26: Self Mastery Inc. scholars in 16 parishes. Close to 2,000 writing kits were distributed. three decades of advertising and so influential, so eminent, so everything he does is all about scrupulous,” says the UST AB work is rewarded, as an auxiliary social welfare For rates, call Carol Arcaya at The kits were prepared and packed in partnership with National Book Store PR practice in four multination- ubiquitous, and its own news passion, a critical factor in the Communication Arts graduate where loyalty is From right: Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, chairman and development agency for 426-3140. Bayan Academy Foundation Inc. The school supplies drive is part of LGFI’s efforts to promote al advertising agency networks, gets carried on its most exten- way he does his work. He may and MBA program holder of given weight, Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III lead three years. (Dulce Festin-Bay- reserves the right to change executives and family members in signing the CSR Magna Carta in 2010 synergy in the CSR initiatives of the Lopez Group as well as company/ namely J. Walter Thompson, sive platforms and the most not be capable of perfection all the Ateneo de Manila Graduate where pub- bay, Carlos Campos) course dates. employee engagement. (Monica Tan) Ace Saatchi, DYR Alcantara viewed programs nationwide the time, but he feels he owes School of Business. lic service 10 Lopezlink March 2014 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink March 2014 11 Don’t let glaucoma steal your vision Sudoku By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! AND just like that, the first Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para quarter of the year is almost over. KARL Egger was in his 40s It is possible for people at ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, We savored one of the coldest when he noticed vision loss in any age to develop glaucoma, column at kahon. Januarys in recent memory and his right eye. He consulted with but a number of factors can also are looking at an especially su- Asian Eye Institute’s glaucoma increase your risk. These include perheated summer, if forecasts Dear Rosie specialist, Dr. Edgar Leuen- high eye pressure; a family his- are to be believed. How are you you’ll surely find the perfect gift at the mall. We also have a few berger, and was diagnosed with tory of diseases like glaucoma, preparing for the coming sum- simple recipes in case you opt for an intimate, laidback graduation glaucoma in both eyes. diabetes, hypertension or heart mer season? celebration at home. “I did not experience any diseases; retinal detachment; SPAN, bayanWIRELESS ooOoo symptoms. The only thing I past eye injuries; eye inflamma- landline, Lola Techie and even For Asian Eye: When is it too late to have LASIK? Is there an age noticed was the loss of vision,” tion or tumors; a high eye grade the controversial “Satisfaction or eye grade limit? Thank you.—Jin G. Egger said. for farsightedness or nearsight- Guarantee” billboard on Edsa Asian Eye’s Dr. Robert T. Ang, who specializes in cornea and

PHOTOS BY: GERBS DE CASTRO, JOHNSON MANABAT, CARMELA DUMDUMAYA CARMELA MANABAT, JOHNSON CASTRO, DE GERBS BY: PHOTOS Karl Egger with his family L’amour at La Mesa Glaucoma, one of the edness; and having taken oral circa 2006—these are just some refractive surgery, responds: “The minimum age for LASIK is 18 leading causes of blindness in steroids or eye drops. regularly by your ophthalmolo- of the things that come to mind and there is no maximum age. The important thing is for the patient By Gerbs De Castro the world, develops when the After he was diagnosed, Egg- gist. Early diagnosis and treat- when one hears the name Bayan to come in for a LASIK screening because the test results and mea- Walk the Talk fluid in the eyes does not drain er underwent laser treatment and ment is key to preserving vision Telecommunications Inc. But not surements we take will ultimately determine if one is qualified for A week after celebrating Valen- properly and increases pressure now uses eye drop medication to or preventing vision loss,” he said. many know that the then upstart the procedure. The grade limit for LASIK treatment is theoretically tine’s Day, a throng of well-wish- inside the eye; this can damage keep his glaucoma under control. Call Asian Eye for a screen- telco founded by Eugenio Lopez Jr. pioneered services such as 1200 grade. However, we do have alternatives for those with a very ers numbering more than 400 the optic nerve and may lead to Dr. Leuenberger also stressed ing today! Kapamilya discounts caller ID and call waiting that today are standard features in our high grade but they must qualify for those too. We would be able to Lopez Group employees, family irreversible blindness. the importance of undergoing apply: 50% off on comprehen- landlines. advise them of the available options after the LASIK screening.” members and friends displayed According to Dr. Leuen- comprehensive eye checkups. sive eye exams and 25% off on LopezLink gathered Bayan’s Raffy Aguado, Loi Martinez, ooOoo their love for chairman emeritus berger, glaucoma usually goes “There is no cure for glau- diagnostic examinations, treat- Jojo de Jesus and Red Samar as we retrace—for the last time in Will there be a DZMM run this year?—KR Oscar M. Lopez’s walking ad- unnoticed until it has reached coma yet, but fighting it may be ments and surgeries. For more these pages—the struggles and successes, trials and triumphs of According to Manila Radio Division Special Projects man- vocacy by flocking to the Walk an advanced stage. easy if you get your eyes checked info, call 898-2020. the Lopez Group telco over the past couple of decades. ager May Valle-Ceniza, the DZMM run will be held in Bonifacio Only two years earlier, Bayan employees had pulled to- Global City on May 4. This year’s edition will be a fun run with the Talk event for February. The  Very Easy WTT held at the La Mesa Na-  Easy gether to sell the company’s products in an engagement program only one category, 5K. Proceeds from the event will be used for ture Reserve in Quezon City was Financial Wellness  Medium dubbed 1sa Para sa Bayan. The achievement was deemed worthy the scholarship of selected children from Yolanda-affected areas, sponsored by ABS-CBN.  Hard of Lopez Achievement Awards gold during the 2012 cycle. We Ceniza said. With DJ Papi Charlz of take a closer look at the whys and hows of that triumph. ooOoo MOR 101.9 performing emcee- Mesala pays out final Speaking of triumph, Star Cinema has been on a roll: two Congrats, Star Cinema, sa success ng “Starting Over Again”! ing chores, the program proper Answer to Feb 2014 puzzle months into 2014, the ABS-CBN subsidiary already has two Trailer pa lang sure na blockbuster hit na! Welcome back, Piolo! began at 6:45 a.m. with the sing- Solution, tips and movies—“Bride for Rent” starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim and —Suzy ing of the national anthem and computer program “Starting Over Again” with Piolo Pascual and — was followed by the recitation dividend for 2014 available at breaching the P300 million mark! Awesome! If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- of the Lopez Credo led by TJ MERALCO Employees Sav- that distribution of net income don’t liquidate your investment www.sudoku.com Folks out there must be all in a tizzy with final exams, actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, Isla, head of ABS-CBN’s HR ings and Loans Association should be made only once in a on a whim. Stay invested. Keep graduation season and then Holy Week looming on the ho- please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ Employee and Labor Relations. Inc. (Mesala) approved a final calendar year. your investment funds until Eats rizon. makes it easier for parents to delight benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or The welcome remarks were dividend equivalent to 3.20% For withdrawals to be cred- your specified target date. their graduate with its handy list of gift options. Whether your fan on Facebook. Clockwise from top: Warming up with Trini Trinidad; EDC’s Ting Magat sends child is a techie, travel enthusiast or budding photographer, delivered by the HR Council’s off the walkers with Laughter Yoga; Reciting the Lopez Credo; Off to conquer of capital contribution as of ited to the member’s bank ac- Be accountable. Identifying Yin Rasul, HR cluster head the forest; DJ Papi Charlz; ABS-CBN heads TJ Isla and Yin Rasul kick off the December 31, 2013; this brings count and dividend crediting, an “accountability partner” who Graduation for ISG, CSG 1 and CSG 2 of morning’s program the total rate of dividend for send requests through fax no. shares the same resolution…will ABS-CBN. the year to 18.20%. 637-8477 or through email at increase your chances of success. 4. Spoon about 1/3 of sauce into blender. At low speed, blend Country Potato Before trudging more than rity Department. The traditional ed to sumptuous packed meals The cash dividend was cred- [email protected] Your accountability partner will Salad seven kilometers of forest splen- stretching and exercise portion served at the venue. ited either to the members’ sav- or [email protected]. remind you of your goals when jubilation sauce until smooth. Pour sauce into bowl; repeat with remaining dor, Laughter Yoga was infused then got under way, spearheaded The ABS-CBN, SKYcable, ings deposits or bank accounts. ph. you begin to forget them. (With sauce. Return sauce to saucepot; heat to boiling over high heat. Ingredients: 2 lbs small into the program courtesy of Ting by Trini Trinidad of Whiplash Bayan and EDC contingents For the latter, the deposit was Meanwhile, if you plan to set report from Kite Pamintuan. Ex- ON your child’s graduation day, why not extend the celebra- Reduce heat to medium and cook partially covered, 10 minutes, potatoes, preferably Magat, manager of Energy De- and “Miss Saigon” fame. made up 68% of the activity’s reduced by an amount corre- aside your dividends or midyear cerpted from www.bpiassetman- tion via an intimate, informal gathering featuring our selected stirring occasionally. heirloom; 1 c chopped velopment Corporation’s Secu- The participants were treat- total attendee population. sponding to the maximum that bonus for a nest egg, you might agement.com) recipes? Of course, a major reward is in order, but that’s for our 5. Cover and refrigerate sauce if not using right away. Sauce will celery; 2 oz smoked may be credited to capital con- find the following tips useful. Mall Finds section to answer. Congratulations, Batch 2014! keep up to 1 week in refrigerator or up to 2 months in freezer. ham, sliced into Makes about 4 1/2 cups. strips; 1/4 c chopped tribution. Be inspired. Having a pur- BBQ Chicken for a Crowd Members may opt to transfer pose (e.g., to have an investment Sports & 6. When ready to grill, place chicken on grill over medium heat fresh parsley; 2 tbsp their dividend to capital contri- fund to finance your travel for Wellness calendar Ingredients: 10 lbs bone-in chicken and cook 10 minutes, turning over once. Brush barbecue sauce chopped fresh chives, Int’l volunteer enjoys KCh stint MARCH bution effective April 1, 2014. 2016) keeps you motivated and parts, skin removed if you like; 1 over chicken and cook 10 minutes longer, turning chicken pieces or scallions; 2 tbsp K Channel is home to many in- ernmental organization that school monitoring and the 9: Colorama, However, the P3,000 maximum gives you something to look 3K/5K/10K tbsp olive oil; 1 (12-oz) jumbo onion, and brushing with barbecue sauce until sauce is hot and bubbly chopped fresh mint, ternational volunteers. Some of provides intercultural learning Vaseline soap project. But the amount for transfer is subject to forward to. (UP Academic Oval, QC), chopped; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled, and chicken is heated through. or dill; 3/4 c nonfat them apply at K Channel while opportunities. project she loves most is the the ceiling for capital contribu- Be specific. Set an exact 6:15am. Fee: P450-P650. grated; 3 cloves garlic, crushed with buttermilk; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp peanut or canola oil; 1/2 others were simply assigned “My time with K Channel Teacher for a Day orientation. Pulled Pork tion of P1.1 million for regular amount and a target date for Contact Audrey, 0922- garlic press; 1/4 c chili powder; 1 can tsp salt; freshly ground pepper, to taste; and 2 large hard-boiled to the organization by partner is my first real job experience,” “…It gives me the opportu- members and P11,000 for spe- “redemption.” Specific goals 8612432 (28 oz) whole tomatoes in puree; 1/2 Ingredients: 4 lbs pork shoulder or beef or pork roast; eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped institutions, like AIESEC. Linda said. “I know now what nity to…talk about the impor- 16: Unilab Run United cial members. may increase the probability of c cider vinegar; 1/4 c packed dark 2 tsp salt; 1 onion, chopped fine; 2 c ketchup or BBQ sauce; 8 oz Procedure: There are currently two in- it means to work in an office tance of PowerPoint presenta- 1, Additionally, the dividend success and will help you track 500m/5K/10K/21K brown sugar; 1/4 c light (mild) mo- taco sauce (not salsa); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp vinegar; 2 tbsp 1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring ternational volunteers on the K every day. …No matter how tions in teaching to people who that will be transferred to capi- progress. (SM MOA, Pasay), 3am. lasses; 3 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; and Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium Channel team: Choji Morimasa difficult a task is, it always are older and more experienced tal contribution must stay in Be consistent. Placing Fee: P350-P900. Contact 1 tsp salt black pepper; 1 tbsp dry mustard; and 1 tsp garlic powder and cook, partially covered, until just tender, 12 to 20 minutes, of Japan and Linda Boeh- seems light because of the than me,” she shared. the member’s savings account money in your investment 463-4813 to 14 Procedure: Procedure: depending on their size. Drain and let cool for ringer of Germany. helpful people around me. In a few months, Linda 30: Pinoy Fitness Sub-1 from dividend credit date until fund doesn’t have to be a “one- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken pieces in large 1. The night before, put the about 15 minutes. Linda, like Choji, K Channel has a really nice will return to Germany and 10K Challenge, transfer date. Those who in- time-big-time” thing. Try the 10K roasting pan (17 inches by 11 1/2 inches). Cover tightly with meat and salt in the Crock- 2. When the potatoes are cool enough to han- is 19. She recently atmosphere where people start college. tend to transfer their dividend Regular Subscription Plan (BGC, ), 5 am. foil. Bake 1 hour or until juices run clear when thickest part of Pot. Cook on low 8-10 hours. dle, taste a bit of potato skin—if it’s bitter or graduated from high are always there to help me “…My plan is take up in- to capital contribution are re- (RSP). Through the RSP, you Fee: P700-P800. Contact chicken is pierced with tip of knife. Transfer chicken to large 2. The next morning, drain tough, peel the potatoes. Otherwise, leave the school and was assigned when I need it, or to talk to tercultural management and quired to submit a dividend are assured that your account 804-2647 platter; cover and refrigerate until ready to grill. and shred the meat. It will skins on. Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces to K Channel by me when I need someone communication. For now, I 30: crediting form via email or fax will be automatically debited 2. Meanwhile, in 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat oil over medium be very tender. and put them in a large salad bowl. the American to talk to.” am enjoying my stay with K Run, by March 28, 2014. and invested in your fund/s of 3K/5K/10K/16K heat until hot. (Do not use smaller pan; sauce bubbles up and 3. Put the shredded meat 3. Add celery, ham, parsley, chives (or scallions) and Field Service, Linda is active in Channel and I hope to make Mesala will no longer declare choice. (Quirino Grandstand, splatters during cooking—the deeper the pan, the better). Add back in the Crock-Pot mint (or dill) to the potatoes. Toss to combine. a volun- K Channel projects more interesting experiences dividend for the rest of 2014 in Be faithful. If the purpose Manila), 4:30am. Fee: onion and ginger, and cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender and mix in all the other Add buttermilk, lemon juice, oil, salt and pep- teer-based such as the Pepso- in my remaining time here,” line with the provision of BSP of the investment fund is to P450-P750. Contact runta- and golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and chili powder, ingredients. per; stir to combine. Gently stir in chopped n o n g o v - dent school caravan, she said. (Natalie Pardo) Circular 789 which requires finance your travels for 2016, [email protected] and cook 1 minute longer, stirring. 4. Cook another 2-6 egg. Serve at room temperature or chilled. 3. Remove saucepot from heat; stir in tomatoes with their puree hours on low, watching so (Recipes and photos from delish.com, eatathome- Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline and remaining ingredients. it doesn’t burn. cooks.com) 12 Lopezlink March 2014

By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this March ‘Metro’ serves up in- depth trend report Metro gives you the lowdown on the hottest trends this season, from runway inspirations to how to wear them the “real” way. , in iridescent and painterly pieces by the country’s most promising young design- ers, headlines this exciting issue. Metro also gives you its most comprehensive trend report to date, featuring 25 of the biggest fashion and beauty trends from all over ‘StarStudio’ gets summer the world. ready In StarStudio’s big pre-summer splash, and Be a hot mama with trace their showbiz beginnings and career ‘Working Mom’ rise. Solenn Heussaff and lead the celebs who bare themselves and their passion for tattoos, while Ai-Ai Welcome the season with a hot body— de las Alas, and brother Javy, and director Ed- with help from on- gar Mortiz share their love for cars. Finally, Boy Abunda trend colors that scores a “hot” interview with Pres. Aquino! will liven up your

wardrobe to various ways of melting the ‘FOOD’: Bread it up! stress and pounds. We celebrate our love affair with good food with features We’ve also listed the like Margarita Fores’ organic, rustic fare, and the Best of 10 best family parks Breads, a list of the most delectable breads in the city. Don’t in and out of the miss our expanded “Home Basics” section and our new mix- metro so you can go and-match “Menu Guide.” With 37 kitchen-tested recipes beyond the beach this and so much more, this is an issue you should not miss! summer. Lastly, cele- Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading brate Women’s Month bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, us- with cover moms (and ers on Android devices must download the Zinio app from the sisters!) Lexi, Nicole Android Market. The app is also available through the iPad and Georgia Schulze. App Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com.

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