February 2021 BINHI Celebrates 12 Years of Greening the Country
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FEBRUARY 2021 A monthly publication of the Lopez group of companies www.lopezlink.ph http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph BINHI celebrates 12 years of greening the country By Frances Ariola Story on page 4 Economic impact assessment INAEC hurdles Different tales Valentine’s Day@ of love on IS-BAO audit Power Plant Mall …page 3 iWantTFC …page 7 anew …page 8 2 Lopezlink February 2021 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink February 2021 3 Cerrado takes over as Global COO Never miss a virtual celebration ABS-CBN clinches By Kane Choa with SKY Fiber AlterNet 5th Platinum award ABS-CBN has announced the and in fast-evolving regional WITH family reunions, birth- as it disrupts ex- appointment of Aldrin Cer- Filipino markets overseas. day parties, wedding ceremonies, citing moments from Reader’s Digest rado as the new chief operating Prior to joining ABS-CBN in graduation rites and holiday and seamless com- By Kane Choa officer (COO) of ABS-CBN 2012, Cerrado was a partner in events still being held virtually, a munication,” Alan Global Ltd., which oversees all Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. He reliable backup broadband con- Supnet, SKY Fiber lome said of ABS-CBN’s international is a certified public accountant nection is a must-have for unin- product head, said. the award subsidiaries and manages its (CPA) with close to 30 years of terrupted bonding. For a monthly serves as a global flagship brand, TFC. experience. In 2016, the Philip- With SKY Fiber AlterNet, rate of P199, sub- r e m i n d e r Cerrado succeeds Olivia de pine Institute of Certified Public anyone can host or participate scribers won’t miss for the Jesus who retired from the com- Accountants gave Cerrado the in a virtual celebration that is out on the fun as they get to speed of their AlterNet plan by c o m p a n y pany effective Jan. 31, 2021. Pri- Outstanding CPA award at its not threatened by internet ser- easily access unlimited internet topping up to 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps to continue or to this appointment, Cerrado 71st national convention. vice interruptions. connection with a base speed of or 100 Mbps for five or 15 days. giving its served as chief financial officer Cerrado completed his de- “This is why SKY Fiber came 1.5 Mbps whenever their main Prepare for your next virtual best service (CFO) and chief compliance of- Global COO, Cerrado will pro- gree in business administration up with the AlterNet plan, the internet connection is down. event by subscribing to SKY to Filipinos. ficer of ABS-CBN Corporation vide the vision and leadership in from the University of Santo country’s first postpaid backup If the digital event requires Fiber AlterNet via mysky.com. “For the and was immediate past CFO of steering and growing the busi- Tomas and obtained his MBA, home internet product—to elim- heavy video streaming, screen ph/alternetplan. It is available in ABS-CBN won its fifth con- past 67 years, ABS-CBN’s mis- Top row: OmniSafe managing director Mark Lilley, INAEC corporate services head Glenn Perez, maintenance head Jowe Dano and flight operations head Capt. ABS-CBN Global. ness in a highly challenging with distinction, from the Asian inate the hassles brought about sharing and interactive apps, sub- Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, La- secutive Platinum Brand Award sion is to be in the service of the Clark Carreon; Middle row: INAEC president Benjamin R. Lopez, flight safety officer Capt. Jonahs Liwag, GM Dexter Ampong and OmniSafe’s Cyndi Liang; Bottom In his capacity as ABS-CBN global economic environment Institute of Management. by momentary internet glitches scribers can quickly increase the guna, Bulacan, Cebu and Davao. at the Reader’s Digest Trusted Filipino, and to be voted as a row: INAEC North GM Capt. Gilbert Tabberrah, quality and safety head Cons Cano and quality and safety officer Ian Alvarez Brands 2020, while TV host trusted brand is a testament to Vice Ganda was hailed as Most how through our brand of ser- Special Feature Trusted Entertainment/Variety vice we’ve earned the trust and Presenter. support of millions of Filipinos Filipinos ranked the Ka- that we have served. This award INAEC attains international Over 100 students provided with WiFi kits for online learning pamilya network highly in terms also serves both as a reminder By Mikko Ramos of trustworthiness, credibility, and an inspiration of how at all quality, value, understanding of times we should give our best consumer needs, innovation and and most meaningful service ONE hundred two Grade 1 pub- media at technology.” to inspire and uplift Filipinos certification via remote audit social responsibility in a survey lic school children and five of their Mike Agustin, Globe direc- commissioned by Reader’s Di- wherever they may be,” Barto- By Maila Banaag teachers from Santa Rosa, Laguna tor for enterprise group-sales; gest. lome said. can now hold their classes online members of Mary’s Way Foun- In the virtual awarding For the second straight time, INAEC Aviation Corporation This IS-BAO Stage 2 certifica- thanks to the Big Blue Hearts dation represented by past pres- ceremony posted on the inter- Vice Ganda also earned con- in January 2021 successfully tion is a testament to the hard campaign of Knowledge Channel ident Maritess Pineda; Connie national magazine’s website on sumers’ trust for spreading hap- achieved its Stage 2 certifica- work and dedication of our Foundation Inc. (KCFI), Mary’s Nolasco-Lopez, chief of staff of Jan. 28, ABS-CBN integrated piness and inspiration through tion for the International Stan- people and proves, without a Way Foundation, Globe Telecom the Office of the President at marketing and consumer ex- the ABS-CBN noontime show dard for Business Aircraft Op- doubt, that safety is indeed our and ABS-CBN. The group’s do- ABS-CBN; and Dr. Manuela perience head Cookie Barto- “It’s Showtime.” erations (IS-BAO) following passion.” nation includes Globe at Home Tolentino, schools division su- a rigorous audit of its aviation The IS-BAO Stage 2 cer- prepaid WiFi kits from Mary’s perintendent of DepEd Santa operations. tification requires meeting Way and internet load allowance Rosa, expressed their solidarity promos & offers IS-BAO is a code of best recognized standards to prove good for six months from Globe. for the cause by signing a com- aviation practices developed by that safety management ac- The beneficiaries from Bal- mitment pledge. Sign up for a SKYBIZ Fiber plan, the International Business Avi- tivities are appropriately tar- ibago Elementary School and “It’s an opportunity to ation Council (IBAC) aimed geted and that safety risks Santa Rosa Central Elementary transform the way we educate jumpstart your business! at establishing systems and are effectively managed. A Schools 1 and 3 will be able to the next generation through procedures to ensure profes- Stage 2 certification requires hold online classes and watch technology. Globe is happy SKYBIZ contin- sionalism, safety and excellence a thorough review of an op- over 1,000 video lessons from to be part of this transforma- ues its commit- among business aircraft opera- erator’s safety management Knowledge Channel uploaded tion… We’ll ensure learning ment to provide tors. INAEC remains the sole system (SMS), organization, online, including “Wikaharian,” will be effective and fun for fast, reliable and Philippine commercial aviation training, flight operations, an educational video series being young students,” Agustin said. accessible inter- operator to have garnered this maintenance and emergency piloted in their classes to help For Mary’s Way, they saw net connectivity distinction. response processes, among Maintenance head Jowe Dano conducts a virtual tour of the facilities, students read better in Filipino. Big Blue Hearts as a mission. to SMEs with its The audit was conducted others. equipment and procedures to facilitate OmniSafe’s remote audit of INAEC’s In the virtual event launch “…Due to this pandemic, promos for Fiber by OmniSafe International, Notwithstanding the cur- operations on Jan. 21, KCFI president and education became a challenge, The KCFI team led by president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista with Mary’s Way Foundation, Globe Telecom and ABS-CBN representatives during the Connect and an Australian company that rent COVID-19 pandemic, executive director Rina Lopez- especially to the marginalized launch of Big Blue Hearts Biz Broadband specializes in safety risk man- INAEC continued the Stage 2 demonstrated our systems and We are truly pleased with the Bautista thanked the partners who had to resort to home plans. Business agement, auditing and other certification process via remote safety performance through outcome of our audit with of Big Blue Hearts and empha- schooling. With the help of tions help us achieve our goal.” owners can take services for the international audit as part of its continuing a video conference platform. INAEC. They exhibited both sized the importance of part- KCFI, we were able to find a For the DepEd Santa Rosa advantage of aviation community. commitment to adopt, and Personnel interviews, techni- readiness and willingness in nerships in making distance niche to support some students schools division led by Tolenti- SKYBIZ’s trusted Fiber Connect and Biz Broadband internet INAEC president Benjamin meet, the highest standards of cal inspections and document showing their ongoing com- learning more affordable and with all that it takes to do home no, the united front of Big Blue plans with 50% off for three months. With these plans, users R. Lopez said: “This IS-BAO safety and excellence in its avi- reviews were successfully per- mitment in implementing and accessible to Filipino families.