May 2010 appy Birthday, MML! May 20, 2010 Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Undaunted we stand WHAT do you get when you distill the essence, the life of a man— “Undaunted” is a two-part musicale told from the viewpoint of a patriarch and pillar of business, historian and scholar—into one the Lopez Group chairman. It traces the fortunes of the Lopez and a half hours of song and dance numbers by turns poignant, family and the genesis of the Lopez values—a pioneering entrepre- touching and rousing? neurial spirit, business excellence, nationalism, team work, strong “Undaunted,” staged at the Meralco Theater on April 23-24, work ethic, integrity, social justice, and concern for employee wel- 2010, was one of the highlights of the 80th birthday celebration of fare and wellness—as articulated by Eugenio “Eñing” Lopez Sr. Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML). Turn to page 6
Five Lopez companies in top 30 … page 2
3rd edition… page 5 OML waves to the audience at finale of “Undaunted.” Photo by Ryan Ramos Mom’s the word at Power Banner year ang 2009 Plant Mall By Carla Paras-Sison kautang. Kung tatanggalin ang ganansiya Natuwa si Oscar M. Lopez (OML), …page 12 sa pagbenta ng Meralco shares, ang net chairman at chief executive officer ngP F HC, First Holdings nag-neto ng P8.5 bilyon income ay P1.3B o mas mataas ng 8%. sa financial performance ng kumpanya. Nag-report ng net income at- Noong Hulyo 2009, binili ng Metro “We are pleased with the company’s tributable to parent na P8.5 bilyon ang Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) financial performance the past year and First Philippine Holdings Corporation ang 223 milyong Meralco shares mula sa are thankful for the support of all our (FPHC) para sa taong 2009, kumpara sa FPHC sa halagang P20.07B. Sa isang stakeholders in achieving these results. P1.2B noong 2008. investment and cooperation agreement, We have completed the necessary steps Malaking bahagi ng pag-angat ay dahil nagkasundo ang FPHC at MPIC sa to strengthen the company and now look sa P7.2B na net gain on sale sa pagbenta mga prinsipyo ng corporate governance forward to pursuing our strategic impera- ng 20% na pag-aari sa Meralco at mas kasama na ang pagboto ng mga direktor tives,” sabi ni OML. mababang gastos para sa interes sa pagka- para sa board ng Meralco. Turn to page 2 Lopezlink May 2010 Lopezlink May 2010 Comparative financial results for the years 2009 and 2008
TOTAL REVENUES Net income* 5 from Lopez Group among top UP tops int’l tilt with presentation on EDC
2008 2009 % change 2008 2009 % change THE University of the Philip- supply problems, 30 in corporate governance pines (UP) topped the global and the Renewable +23 Investment Research Challenge Energy law. ABS-CBN P22.308 P24.849 B +11 P1.383 B P1.702 B FIVE Lopez Group companies shareholders, 20%; equitable The G C scorecard project +308 (IRC) held in Hong Kong. eDC president Benpres P22.307 P24.849 B +11 P2.920 B P11.901 B joined top scorers in the 2009 treatment of shareholders, 20%; is jointly administered with The IRC is a worldwide an- Richard Tantoco EDC P20.53 B P22.07 B +8 P1.31 B** P3.32 B +153 corporate governance (CG) score- and role of stakeholders, 10%. ICD’s partners, the Securities nual competition organized vowed to sup- First Gen US$1.262 B US$1.022 B -19 US$14.5 M US$16.8 M +16 card organized by the Institute of First Philippine Holdings and Exchange Commission, the by the Chartered Financial port other worthy FPHC P60.2 B P58.873 B -2 P1.192 B P8.510 B +614 Corporate Directors (ICD). Corporation (FPHC), First Philippine Stock Exchange, the Analyst Institute (CFAI) to projects that will P191.78 B P184.87B -4 P2.8 B P6.0 B +114 The G C scorecard ranks Gen Corporation and Energy Institute of Internal Auditors Meralco provide university students help students gain publicly listed companies based Development Corporation of the Philippines, the Ateneo with real-world experience in knowledge and ac- *Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent. on their performance accord- (EDC) were among 11 gold Law School, and the Center equity research and company quire hands-on ex- **Kasama ang P8.9B na losses from the revaluation of EDC’s JPY12-billion loan at P2B na one-time income from ing to a set criteria deemed awardees that scored 95 and for International Private En- arbitration award. Kung wala ang mga ito, nasa P5.5B ang recurring net income ng EDC. analysis. perience in equity consistent with global best above on a 100-point scale. terprise. Business administration and research. L-R: EDC investor relations officer Baby governance practices. It grades Benpres Holdings Corporation FPHC was one of eight Contrasting elements in harmony in the living room. accounting students Raymund “…I am happy Clemente, CFA Philippines president April ang net income attributable gay ng financial, business firms based on disclosure and and ABS-CBN Broadcasting gold awardees last year, while BANNER... Li, Choerleen Solema, Jose that EDC is able Lynn Tan, students Choerleen Solema, Jose Bayan from page 1 to shareholders ng ABS-CBN development at iba pang ser- transparency, 25%; board re- Corporation joined 19 silver EDC and ABS-CBN were The art of modern Mari Punzalan, Pamela Li and to participate in Mari Punzalan, Raymund Li, Pamela ay tumalon ng 23% to P1.70B, bisyo sa EDC. sponsibilities, 25%; rights of awardees that scored 90 to 94. silver awardees. (CPS) Rachel Sison overcame tough undertakings that Li and Rachel Sison, UP faculty and team P11.9B para sa Benpres mula P1.38B, matapos kaltasin Samantala, umakyat ng ba- competition against Brigham would again put coach Gavin Lee and EDC investor relations Business Nagtala ng P11.9B na net ang P85.25 milyong account- hagya ang consolidated net in- living in Edades Towers Young University, Fordham the Philippines in a manager Erudito Recio. income attributable to parent ing adjustment na mandato ng come First Gen sa $95M mula First Gen eyes bigger stake in EDC University, and University of very distinguished position and best practices in what may be ang Benpres Holdings Corpo- Philippine Financial Report- $93.5M, at tumaas ng 16% ang EDADES Tower and Garden Villas, Rockwell’s newest residential boosts Cape Town before being de- make every Filipino beam with the next generation of invest- ration noong 2009, mula P2.9B ing Standard 3. Ang earnings net income attributable to the FIRST Gen Corporation has ings Inc., a unit of Metro Pa- P5.67 per share for the first project, is no less revolutionary than its namesake, Victorio Edades. ment professionals.” noong 2008. before interest, taxes, deprecia- parent company sa $16.8M signed a call option agreements cific Investments Corporation, year, P6.19 per share for the Translated through the eyes of Rockwell’s interior designer consul- clared the global winner. pride,” he said. This is the first time for the Pinoy Nagkaroon ng P7.5B na tion and amortization ay um- mula $14.5M. with three firms for the -pur for P22.41B in March. second year and P6.76 for the tants Butch Valdez Jr. and Alice Erfe, the classic condo unit is rei- In their presentation on En- John Rogers, CFA, president Philippines to win the contest. net gain ang Benpres mula abot ng P6.51B, o 7% na mas Kung tatanggalin ang non- chase of Energy Development The agreements, which were third year. If exercised in full, magined into a unique space that expresses the art of modern living. ergy Development Corpora- of CFA Institute, said: “…I was In the past, the global winners sa pagbili ng $287 milyong mataas kaysa P6.11B noong recurring items tulad ng foreign Corporation (EDC) shares. signed with Philplans First Inc., the transactions will be worth a three-bedroom Edades flat becomes anything but that—Val- tion (EDC) as a buy, they rec- extremely impressed with the SMEs pagkakautang mula sa ilang 2008. exchange gains/losses, deferred a call option contract gives Rescom Developers Inc. and P3.32 billion in the first year, dez and Erfe’s clever use of space, subtle architectural touches and ommended that investors buy final four teams’ research and came from Nanyang Techno- WITH the right partner, small EDC, First Gen naghanda creditors. Nagkaroon din ng income taxes at ang write- the holder the right to buy a Philhealthcare Inc., and Systems P3.62B in the second year and the blend of vintage and contemporary pieces delight the eye with shares of the Philippines’ larg- presentations and would like to logical University in Singapore; and medium enterprises (SMEs) para sa RE Law P4.2B na equity in net earn- down ng deferred tax assets ng certain quantity of an underly- Technology Institute Inc., grant P3.95B in the third year, for a small surprises at every turn. est geothermal company, cit- applaud their skill and tenacity. Hong Kong Baptist University; have a fighting chance to succeed ings of associates ang Ben- tumaas ng 26% ang core EDC, ang recurring net income ing security from the writer of First Gen call options for the total of P10.89B. In the living room, contrasting elements sit in harmony: a ‘50s ing EDC’s stock price’s upside We…hope that the experience and Babson College in Boston. against bigger competitors in the pres, at a bulto nito ay mula net income ng Energy Devel- ng First Gen ay $34.2M, o mas the option at a specified price purchase of 585 million EDC “With the additional re- styled armchair preens across a hardwood table and L-shaped sofa, potential, the country’s power has helped to instill ethics and (Toni Nieva) business arena. sa pagbenta ng First FPHC opment Corporation (EDC) mataas ng 83% sa recurring up to a specified date. shares equivalent to 3.12% of sources we can continue to take bookended by lamps and end tables. Black and white nude sketch- This is where Bayan comes in, ng 20% na pag-aari ng huli sa sa P7.38B mula P5.83B, at net income na $18.7M noong This developed as First Gen EDC for a period of three years advantage of other opportuni- es hang above a forest landscape. armed with its new and improved Meralco. 150% naman ang itinaas ng 2008. parent First Philippine Hold- or up to April 2013. ties in the power and energy old-world grandeur and contemporary comfort greet you in the direction for Bayan Business, its Meralco wagi ‘Lola’ Techie campaign cited ayon kay Angel S. Ong, net income sa P3.37B mula ings Corporation (FPHC) Under the agreements, First sector, with the end view of master bedroom. Green silk wallpaper and classic paintings adorn business solutions arm. president at chief operating of- P1.34B. ang consolidated core net had completed the sale of an Gen will be entitled to exercise maximizing value for all our the walls, with the bed tucked into a frame, adding to the feel of “We believe that it is time for ficer ng Benpres, “The invigo- ang magandang resulta income ng Meralco, hindi additional 6.6% in Meralco to its call option over the EDC stakeholders,” said FPHC being in a lush vintage portrait. for marketing effectiveness us to reach out to the majority of rated position of Benpres augurs ay nagmula sa mas mataas na kasama ang one-time charges, Beacon Electric Asset Hold- shares at the exercise price of chairman Oscar M. Lopez. Valdez also uses the art of illusion to create more storage space business owners in the country well for the growth strategies revenues mula sa electricity ay umabot ng P7.0B noong inside the unit. Niches and mirrors give the impression of more BAYAN’s Lola Techie cam- Marketing at the awarding our subscriber base grew 19%. and offer them top-level commu- of our major investees. FPHC sales at drilling services, na 2009, o 169% na mas malaki space and a little sleight of hand reveals storage areas tucked paign was recognized as among ceremony in Shanghai, China We have already felt and seen nications solutions and customer is focused on the development nag-offset sa write-down ng kaysa P2.6B noong 2008. Kaya throughout the unit. the most effective communica- recently. its impact on our business and service,” said Chito Franco, VP of clean and renewable energy P2.9B na deferred tax assets lumaki rin ang core earnings Meralco ensures reliable edades mirrors its namesake’s unconventional aesthetic by cre- tions campaign of the past year “We are extremely proud of this award is just a validation of for Bayan Business. through its subsidiaries, and ng EDC bunsod ng Renew- per share sa P6.33, o 168% na ating the coexistence of a tower containing Garden Z-lofts jutting by the Asia Pacific Advertising the achievement of the Lola that.” This spurred Bayan Business to ABS-CBN will pursue global able Energy (RE) Law at sa mas mataas. Ang pag-apruba out of the Manila landscape and garden villas in a cluster of bi- and Marketing Effectiveness Techie campaign, not just in The AME Gold Award for improve its thrust, highlighted in expansion.” pagtaas ng operating expenses ng Energy Regulatory Com- level units. Awards (AME), the region’s terms of creativity, but in deliv- Lola Techie is the first for the a new campaign that states “Ev- ABS-CBN tagumpay rin power during elections dahil sa steam augmentation mission (ERC) sa pag-kolekta Visit the model unit at Power Plant Mall or call 793-0088 for premiere marketing effective- ering results,” Bayan managing Philippines. The campaign was ery Business is Big Business.” Umakyat ng 37% ang core activities. ng mga under-recoveries at MERALCO has been do- have these accounts settled. If The Meralco Call Center details or log on to www.e-rockwell.com. (Vienn Tionglico) ness show. director Fred Bernardo said. done by BBDO Guerrero/ “We will leverage on Bayan’s net income ng ABS-CBN “Although the one time ang pag-adjust sa distribution ing its part in solidifying the these accounts are not settled is also ready to accept calls The campaign was singled “Since the campaign started, Proximity Philippines in part- upgraded nationwide backbone Broadcasting Corporation write-down in deferred tax rates bunga ng Performance voting public’s confidence in on time, an alternative plan is regarding power troubles at PROMOS & OFFERS out for a Gold Award for Most revenue from our DSL busi- nership with Geiser Maclang and infrastructure to provide the noong 2009 sa P1.79B, at assets affected our income, it Based Regulation (PBR) sim- the country’s first automated to reconnect these services on 16211. The Meralco Halalan Effective Use of Interactive ness has grown by 27% while Communications. (F. Santos) right connections to more busi- 11% naman ang itinaas ng was a necessary step before we ula May 2009 ay nakatulong national and local elections on May 5 and then disconnect hotline can also be reached at P999 plans from SkyBroadband nesses across the country,” Franco consolidated revenues sa can realize the fiscal benefits sa magandang performance ng May 10, 2010. them one day after election 632-8118. Text messages re- said. P24.85B, kasama ang buong afforded by the RE Law…. Meralco. as an appointed member procedures in precincts are garding power problems can Generation charge higher in April Bayan Business now provides taong kontribusyon mula sa With the assistance of the RE ang consolidated net in- of the Power Task Force Elec- finished. be sent to the following mobile business solution packages that SkyCable. Law’s incentives, we will push come ng Meralco ay P6.0B, tion 2010 by the Department on operational progress, numbers: 0917-5592824 and REFLECTING the high cost according to utility eco- plants until March 13 due to are custom-fit to SMEs, with Dahil sa mabilis na paglaki hard to develop new geother- 114% ang pagtaas. Ang basic of Energy (DOE), Meralco Meralco has been addressing 0920-9292824. of power from generators, the nomics head Ivanna de la Peña, the maintenance shutdown of dedicated account managers. It ng consumer sales businesses mal areas in the country and earnings per share ay P5.42, formed its own team to ensure concerns in the pre-election Customers may likewise generation charge for April reg- the high prices in the whole- the Camago-Malampaya facil- has started SamBayanan com- ng ABS-CBN, 42% ng con- expand what we have in a 114% din ang pagtaas. that on the critical days of the stages by regularly inspecting text their reports to 0908- istered an increase of P0.93 per sale electricity spot market ity. munity, which allows customers solidated revenues noong 2009 sustainable manner,” pahayag Sa consolidated revenues, elections, polling and canvass- its distribution facilities. De- 8808576 and 0917-5326643 kilowatt-hour (kWh) from the (WESM) contributed to the The generation charge to interact with one another, share ang galing sa sektor na ito, dala ni EDC president and chief 97% ay mula sa electricity. ing centers and all vital instal- ficiencies in its facilities are in the following syntax: previous month’s level. From upward adjustment. for April included the En- business insights and find other operating officer Richard lations in the franchise will being corrected so as not to HLLN
humanBy Carla Paras-Sison spirit THE musicale “Undaunted” celebrates “the human 8 spirit that animates us all to greatness in our lives.” So said Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez 1. Audie Gemora as Lopez Group (OML) in remarks at the gala performance of “Un- chairman Oscar M. Lopez 11 daunted,” staged in time for his 80th birthday. 2. Kapitan Eugenio Lopez and Mar- although essentially directed to an internal audi- cela Villanueva as portrayed by Jun ence of 14,000 employees across Group companies, Ofrasio and Naths Everett OML said the musicale had “endearing messages to 3. A vignette from OML and Connie Lopez’s love story 7 the nation at large.” 4. Reuben Uy as Eugenio Lopez Sr., 9 Throughout the phoenix-like falling and rising of Stella Cañete as Nitang Lopez and JC the Lopez fortunes, family members were guided by Gotinga as Fernando Lopez the following distinct Lopez values: a pioneering en- 5. Lopez Museum director Cedie trepreneurial spirit, business excellence, nationalism, Connie Lopez and daughter 10 OML thanks the people behind ‘Undaunted’ Lopez-Vargas unity and team work, a strong work ethic, integrity, Bea Lopez Puno 6. Martial law reenactment social justice, and an over- 7. Lopez Group employees Ross Hamo, riding concern for employ- Domileo Espejo and Rene Espinosa ee welfare and wellness. 8. An upbeat dance number “We know from gen- 9. Joel Molina as Manuel M. Lopez erations of experience that during his return to Meralco it is by living according to 10. A scene from the 1920s when the these values that we are Lopezes forayed into publishing able to have companies 11. Some of the Lopez grandchildren Photos by: RYAN RAMOS that prosper and overcome who joined the finale, with Gemora adversities because these UNDAUNTED... director Cedie Lopez-Vargas to the whole Philippines, and the The theater veteran and sixth- place on family unity, allow- made me fit physically to be singing “The Spirit that Moves other companies also rolled companies are built to from page 1 bring the project to fruition. trait of rising again to overcome generation Lopez added that ing them to rise anew after able to withstand the onslaught Us” with the rest of the cast in out their respective projects in last,” OML told some 600 to write “Undaunted,” De obstacles is a Filipino trait,” De through “Undaunted,” he hoped such upheavals as World War of two hemorrhages brought the finale. BayaniJuan sa Southville 7 in guests, among them busi- AFI managing direc- “The Lopezes have such a Jesus sifted through “a million Jesus, who has won Palanca that people will come to appreci- II, martial law, and the 1990s about by… a life-risk factor The celebrations for OML’s honor of OML: Energy De- ness partners and Lopez Meralco chairman Manuel Presy Lopez Psinakis with children Rogy tor Gina Lopez with rich history and legacy that ev- hooks and stories and themes”— Awards for his plays, noted. ate the spirit behind the family. Asian financial crisis. faced by late pregnancies.” 80th year included a dinner or- velopment Corporation (EDC) family friends, who graced M. Lopez and wife Maritess Panganiban and Geni Psinakis Fernando Zobel ery Filipino should be allowed including OML’s genealogy of “The Lopez family is -actu “Sometimes there’s just too “Wala namang extraordinary FPHC HR Ross Hamo, for ganized by FPHC on April 20. though its Binhi program will the gala. to see, and to see it in a dramatic the Lopez clan—to find the one ally proposing what Filipinos much politics and economic powers na binigay sa kanila ex- his part, described his partici- On May 6 will be the inaugura- spearhead the development of a originally conceptualized manner,” “Undaunted” executive hook that resonated with him and should be, to work on our warfare going on that we forget cept yung value ng pamilya nila pation in “Undaunted” as a great tion of what will soon be known 2,000-sq.m. tree park, where 80 to celebrate the Lopez Group’s producer Alvin Trono said. around which the bio-musical strengths as a people and then the human side to any fam- in making their ascent happen opportunity to understand as Oscar M. Lopez Dayap El- rare hardwood species will be 80th founding anniversary in “It’s something I will re- could revolve. He finally zeroed do it! Kaya kung makakaya de- ily. I hope people will see this again. Kung mag-isa lang sila, more deeply the moving spirit ementary School in BayaniJuan planted, while Rockwell Land 2008, “Undaunted” was rewrit- ally remember just because it’s in on Eñing’s statement, “Mate- spite all the problems.” and realize the goodness of the after two or after three [declines] behind the Lopez Group. sa Southville 7, Calauan, Laguna. will build the Chapel of Two ten to take on the point of something I believe in,” he said rial wealth should never enslave a audie Gemora, who played clan,” he said. hindi na nila kinaya. Pero since ma- First Philec Solar Corp.’s The school has three two-story Hearts adjacent to the area. view of OML, who himself of “Undaunted.” “It’s not just a man but a man should be its mas- his real-life cousin OML, re- asked how long it took him lalim sila mag-isip, inisip nila yung Rene Espinosa, 27, admitted buildings with 24 classrooms; The latter will be designed and wrote and published the family project—it’s seeing and feeling ter to better serve his fellowmen.” vealed that doing “Undaunted” to write the music for “Undaunt- future generations—the next and that he learned about the Lo- four instructional rooms includ- constructed by a team of Rock- genealogy contained in a four- and experiencing their lives de- “Initially, I didn’t know why was an eye-opener even to a ed,” composer and arranger Roy the next and the next. Siguro kung pezes’ fate during martial law ing a science lab and multimedia well employees, consultants, volume work launched in 1982. spite adversities and how they that statement caught my eye Lopez descendant like himself. del Valle quipped: “Masyadong kaya nating lahat na mag-isip ng only when he joined the “Un- room; a library; and a bakery. contractors and suppliers. As as a historian, OML has rise from that. That’s very ad- or why I decided to weave the He admitted that he had never matagal! For 20 numbers, mga ganun ka-long term and for the daunted” cast. “Para kay OML” FPHC had donated funds for well, the company has pledged advocated the study and docu- First Gen president Fed- Rina Lopez-Bautista Meralco marketing head mirable and that is the human whole musicale around that given much thought to what “In one month. The easiest songs to benefit of many, mas maganda was his explanation for joining the construction of two liveli- to maintain and expand the mentation of events and prac- erico R. Lopez and ABS- with former Chief Justice FPHC VP Mike Lopez and eMVI story. That makes it something statement,” De Jesus wrote in his the service of the Filipino,” ABS- compose were the fun numbers sana ang Pilipinas,” he observed. the musicale. hood centers for the community. chapel and its congregation. tices throughout generations, CBN’s Mark Nepomuceno Artemio Panganiban Jay Lopez president Mark Lopez memorable.” director/playwright’s notes for CBN’s tagline, really meant. plus the duets, and the hardest according to Jake Maca- espinosa’s colleague Ryan de across different trono, director/playwright the souvenir program. “It [was] “But it’s really true pala. Nung was the storytelling dahil nagpo- pacal, who played Geny, one Leon, 22, said he was honored to Façade of the OML businesses and Dayap school (right) and George de Jesus III, composer only during the process of writ- sinimulan pala talaga itong mga pause, tutuloy, magpo-pause; lesson to be gleaned from “Un- be a part of what he called a “once even from all inside the Chapel of the Roy del Valle and a full com- ing and staging the musicale that companies nina Manong Eñing, tumitigil ka ng melody.” daunted” is that “life goes on.” in a lifetime experience.” In his over the world, Two Hearts (below). plement of Stages staff worked Manong Nanding, that was really Del Valle, who has “a few “Kung ano man yung pinag- desire to honor OML, De Leon I realized why, and it made me Both structures can be in a desire to with the team from First Phil- more than passionate about the in their hearts. And even with our hundred jingles and scores daanan mo, dapat mag-pursige braved the grueling commute to draw out les- found in the BayaniJuan SANTOS IVAN WILLY SAW and RYAN RAMOS, by: Photos ippine Holdings Corporation story we [were] going to tell…. forefathers, ganun ang kanilang for advertising and corporate pa. Don’t be scared or have fear and from Batangas to attend the sa Southville 7 resettle- sons that will (FPHC) led by VP Benjamin “The epical story of the objective,” he said during the themes” under his belt, said in your heart because life goes on, rehearsals, for one month. ment site in Laguna. ensure the lon- Lopez and Lopez Museum Lopez family is a metaphor for cast’s rehearsal/pictorial in Stand he realized that the Lopezes’ time moves on. Just persevere and also part of the “Undaunted” gevity of enter- Studio in Mandaluyong. strength lies in the value they it will take you to a better place.” ensemble were Rosemarie Abletes prises intended Benpres president Angel S. Ong, ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, former More than the prospect of of First Balfour Inc., Jig Blanco of to serve the FPHC president Elpidio ABS-CBN research head Vivian Tin Press Sec. Rod Reyes, former ABS-CBN president performing before their ka- First Philippine Electric Corpo- Filipino people. Ibañez and wife Irene and ABS-CBN VP Leo Katigbak Freddie M. Garcia and channel head Cory Vidanes Hot off the press: ‘OML at 80’ pamilya in the Lopez Group, ration, Domileo Espejo of ABS- the employees who made it to CBN Interactive, Alvin Libay of TWENTY memorable quotes culled from OML’s speeches have been gathered in the ensemble of “Undaunted” First Gen, JR Paeste of Philip- the Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) birthday tribute to the chairman, “OML were motivated by a desire to pine Electric Corporation, Ritzi at 80,” released this April. pay tribute to OML. Ronquillo of Meralco and Kathy The quotes cover causes and values close to OML’s heart, such as nationalism, “I really wanted to be a part Solis of ABS-CBN. Another en- integrity, togetherness and education. of this, as a tribute to the per- semble member, Mian Dimacali, oML’s only sister Presy L. Psinakis opens the book with a reminiscence about son—next to God of course— is the daughter of First Philippine life with her “Manong Ka,” while his children, granddaughter Maiki Abello, and whom I owe my life to, OML,” Industrial Park president Hector Margot Fragante, Angela Lopez Group executives share their own anecdotes about the chairman and his Josephine delos Santos, an ac- Dimacali. Lopez Guingona, Rey Sar- passions. As a “finale,” OML’s low-key wife, Connie R. Lopez, contributes her re- countant with First Philippine twenty-three Lopez grand- ABS-CBN corporate communica- menta and wife, Beth Canlas Realty Corporation, said. “He children, as well as Cedie Lo- tions head Bong Osorio (left) with Benpres VP-HR Pinky Diokno flections on their 54 years of togetherness. and Corie Miguel “OML at 80” is written and edited by Lopez family historian Raul Rodrigo. cared enough to engineer Lo- pez-Vargas, also made a special Art de Guia and wife flanked by Dr. Fil Alfonso and wife pez Lifelong Wellness, which appearance in the musicale, Lopezlink May 2010 ACTIVITIES Lopezlink May 2010 CSR Calauan resettlement AFIUPDATE ONGOINGS@Lopez Museum Public school empowerment gets support Free entrance on May 18! Summer workshop NOSTALGIAThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.— George Santayana May 2, 1962 site marks 1st year LOPEZ Memorial Museum offers free admission to all Pinhole photography The Meralco union goes on strike. The work stoppage, which involves Habitat for Humanity guests on May 18, Tuesday, in observation of In- On two consecutive Saturdays, May 22 and 2,000 of 2,500 employees, lasts for 27 days. This would be the only strike 29, 2010, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Marc and Phoenix Sun Inter- ternational Museum Day. during Don Eugenio Lopez’s tenure in Meralco. national Corp. sponsored grab this opportunity to view the San Valentin will conduct a pin- May 20, 1963 hole photography workshop by San Miguel Corpora- museum’s exhibit, After the Fact. On- Meralco Securities Corporation (MSC) common stock is listed in the where he will discuss the tion, Sunlife Financial and going until September 18, the ex- Manila Stock Exchange. history of the camera and Zonta Club of Makati. As hibit poses the questions “What May 12, 1968 lensless photography. In well, communal facilities and how did we do? Then Meralco employees and guests have addition, the partici- have been built, including what?” It attempts to answer an impressive view of the first-class pants will also design a livelihood center, basket- the latter question through facilities of the John F. Cotton and produce their ball court, playground and engagement with Philip- Hospital during the “open house” own pinhole cameras clinic in cooperation with pine social realism and in observance of National Hospital as part of the creative First Balfour, Telus and multimedia interventions Day. other corporate sponsors. as seen in the works of process. Workshop fee May 20, 1970 The utilities have been Dr. Francisco Delfin Jr., VP of PERC, and Claudette Sevilla, acting program director of the E-Media Antipas Delotavo, Imelda is only P3,000. The Public Service Commission - boosted with the installa- program (5th and 6th from left), with resource speakers and DepEd Region 4 officials. Cajipe-Endaya, Keith Si- The Lopez Me gives provisional approval for a cat and Gaston Damag. morial Museum and tion of a portable treatment PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC), leadership and management development train- Meralco rate hike of 37%. plant, 20 shallow and deep International Museum Library is at the ground May 15, 1972 Malayan Colleges of Laguna, the Department ing aimed at preparing them to develop school floor, Benpres Building, wells and 100 solar street Day was established by the Snyder No. 2, Meralco’s largest of Education and the E-Media program of improvement plans attuned to societal needs. This Exchange Road corner lights. Livelihood help has International Council of generating unit, is inaugurated. It Gina Lopez tours Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo around BayaniJuan sa AFI forged a partnership to empower local planning exercise is aligned with DepEd’s key Meralco Avenue, Orti- also been extended to the Museums (ICOM) 33 years is the last Meralco function that Southville. Photo by Ryan Ramos governance of schools to promote and imple- reform thrusts in Basic Education Sector Reform ago to boost public awareness gas Center, Pasig City. relocatees with the train- ment sustainable development programs. Agenda (BESRA) aimed at attaining the Educa- Don Eñing would attend. BAYANIJUAN sa Southville 7 managing director Gina Lopez, ings conducted by the Technical of the role of museums in the Museum days and hours are May 29, 1978 School administrators from public schools tion for All (EFA) goals in 2015. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 am-5 (formerly known as BayaniJuan National Housing Author- Education and Skills Develop- development of society. During MSC is renamed First Philippine in Laguna and Batangas converged at Meralco perC, an oil exploration company, is par- pm, except holidays. For more sa Calauan), the official resettle- ity (NHA) general manager ment Authority (TESDA). A last year’s International Museum Holdings Corporation. Management and Leadership Development Cen- ticipating in the endeavor as part of its CSR info, call Fanny at 631-2417 or ment site of Kapit Bisig Para sa Rico Laxa and Calauan Mayor total of 273 newly-trained relo- Day, almost 20,000 museums in more Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, ter (MMLDC) in Antipolo City for a two-day efforts.(Suzette Catalla) email [email protected] or admin@ Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), celebrated George Berris. catees now have jobs. than 90 countries around the world took Lopez Memorial Museum Library part in the celebration by hosting various events. lopez-museum.org. its first anniversary with a spe- to date, 1,128 families have BayaniJuan sa Southville 7 (L-R) Arch. Ramon Arguelles, cial visit from President Gloria been relocated from Estero de is comanaged by AFI and the First Gas and First Gen Macapagal-Arroyo. Paco to BayaniJuan sa South- NHA. Relocation of informal president Federico R. Lopez, SPECIALfeature pres. Arroyo toured the ville 7 in Calauan, Laguna. settlers from the estero began and Batangas Governor Vilma resettlement site and saw the The sudden influx of re- last June 2009. KBPIP focused Santos-Recto sign the MOU for improvements since its launch locatees was supplemented on Estero de Paco, a major the CTPP. DENR Secretary Voter’s ed series last year. Joining her were ABS- with the construction of hous- tributary of the Pasig River, as Horacio Ramos (not in photo) CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) ing units with build partners its pilot site. (Ana Terrese Junio) was also a signatory.
MMLDC releases 1st issue of science digest BeforeBy Ninfa Bito we vote... IN line with Meralco Development Center’s documentation for winning entries in science (MMLDC) advocacies for technical excellence fairs and a resource material for teachers and and environmental stewardship, it has produced students. BY this time next month—barring a Do not make other “Docu.Siyensya,” the first science digest in the “Docu.Siyensya” is a collaborative effort “failure of elections”—we’ll already • marks on the bal- Philippines for students. The maiden issue was between MMLDC, Dr. Josette Biyo, and her know who the next chief executive lot aside from the launched during MMLDC’s 4th Educators team from the Philippine Science High School First Gas donates 20,000 of the country will be. We know, ovals indicating Forum at the Meralco Theater. in Western Visayas. With this collaboration, too, that our duties as responsible your choices as this will invalidate collected and counted by the BEI “Docu.Siyensya” aims to showcase the MMLDC facilitates a relevant and a “fun” way trees to Batangas project citizens don’t end with feeding our your ballot. You will not be given a and poll watchers at the close of students’ researches, inventions and break- of encouraging students to do science research ballots into the precinct count opti- new ballot if the first one is dam- voting hours. FIRST Gas has forged a memorandum of understanding with the cal scan (PCOS) machines. Utmost On a related note, do dress com- throughs. It is designed to raise student inter- creatively and systematically. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the aged or otherwise marked in any • est in the discovery, education and appreciation The first edition of “Docu.Siyensya” may vigilance is needed to ensure that other way. fortably and arm yourself with provincial government of Batangas and the Archdiocese of Lipa in our votes are not hijacked on Elec- whatever you need to keep cool, of science, investigative projects and research soon be accessed through the MMLDC web- support of the Centennial Tree Planting Project (CTPP) in Batangas. Vote only for one candidate each writing. site, www.mmldc.org. For more info, call 632- tion Day! • for president and vice president, literally and figuratively. Thirty- The groups organized the CTPP as part of activities to celebrate Here then are some final remind- plus degree temperatures, crowds This digest, a first for MMLDC and the 8111 loc. 750 or email macuraming@mmldc. The maiden issue of ‘Docu.Siyensya’ the 100th founding anniversary of the Archdiocese of Lipa. and 12 senators. Over voting will Philippine education sector, can serve as both org. (Peng Young) launched in November 2009. ers as we prepare to go out and vote on result in your ballot being invali- and confusion certainly don’t make Under the MOU, First Gas has committed to supply for the May 10: for a party! CTPP 20,000 seedlings of different tree species annually. The dated. On the other hand, it is all • Voting starts at 7 a.m. When you right to vote for fewer candidates as well, take another look at the DENR’s commitments include technical guidance and training, get to your precinct, check your “presidentiables.” Who knows, you Co-op members complete lineman training assistance in identifying suitable plant sites, and help in tapping than the number of seats avail- name on the election day certified able; you may, for example, vote might still change your mind and MEMBERS of the Leyte Electric Co- funding support. The provincial government of Batangas has com- voters’ List (EDVCL) with the for only five senators. switch loyalties. The hard-working operative (Leyeco II) recently completed mitted, among others, to coordinate CTPP activities, to identify board of election inspector (BEI). Make sure that the PCOS ma- team from ABS-CBN News has pre- MMLDC’s advanced lineman training and rehabilitate degraded areas, and to legislate, as well as enforce, Bring a photo ID or other valid • chine says “Congratulations” pared comprehensive profiles on all course. This training program was specifi- environmental laws and rules in the province. The commitments of IDs with signature to facilitate the after you feed in your ballot; this the candidates that will surely help cally designed to standardize and enhance the Archdiocese of Lipa include help in identifying suitable sites verification process. means it has been read by the ma- you in your deliberation. the linemen’s knowledge, skills and attitude. for the tree seedlings, and manpower. ( Joel Gaborni) When you receive your ballot, chine. Check also the number of For the latest election updates and MMLDC’s academic services depart- • which should be in a “secrecy ballots that have been scanned by reports, stay tuned to ABS-CBN or ment, under the supervision of associate CALENDAR folder,” ensure that the BEI au- the machine before and then after log on to http://bmpm.abs-cbnnews. director for technical development Nino thenticates and signs it and that the you feed in yours—the number com/; you may also contribute your Suarez, provided five weeks of training to BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training precinct number on it tallies with should increase by one. election-related stories, videos on 32 members of the Leyeco II line crew. They programs this month: the precinct you are supposed to Have your finger inked by the EB I photos on this site as a Boto Patroller. were trained in basic line work standards May 3-7, 17-21, 24-28 — Faculty Capability Building vote in. • to indicate that you have success- good luck and see you at the pre- and procedures, including safety standards. Program (Manila, Visayas and Mindanao, respectively) Do not fold your ballot. Folded bal- fully cast your vote. cinct! For inquiries regarding the lineman • Fee is P2,000 per participant per day. For more info, contact lots will not be read by the PCOS All ballots that were not scanned Images from Comelec website (www. training courses, call 632-8111 loc. 780. Chaz Fernando @ 920-5203 or [email protected]. machines. • by the PCOS machine will be comelec.gov.ph/) (P. Young) Graduation ceremony for the Leyeco linemen. 10 Lopezlink May 2010 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink May 2010 sports & wellness Sudoku T HE whole Lopez Group was all agog over Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! several milestone events last month. There calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para One big happy family at 2nd wellness fair MAY ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, was, of course, the 80th birthday of our chair- 8-10: Silent retreat @ column at kahon. man, Oscar M. Lopez (OML), on April 19 LOPEZ Group members gathered as which was celebrated Group-wide with much one big happy family in celebration of Hilltop. Contact Emy Dear Rosie joy and gratitude. It was a great performance! Kudos to the organizers of the event. Audie Toytoy @ 895-3352; chairman Oscar M. Lopez’s 80th birth- In addition to devoting a good part of his Gemora is really really great. Long live chairman OML!—Anna Mae 10-12: @ Latag. Fee: day at the 2010 Lopez Lifelong Health birthday week to special philanthropic projects, “Undaunted” was a two-year effort on the part of most of the P3,000. Contact Rosie and Wellness Fair at the Rockwell Tent, the chairman made room in his packed sched- people involved in the production. We’re happy with the result, the Taganas @ 0917- Makati on April 17-18, 2010. ule to enjoy “Undaunted,” the musicale that reception from our audience and relieved that everything went fan- The fair was kicked off by the monthly 6430601. 9: PAU 50k Ultrama- told the odyssey of the Lopezes through the tastically well. Thank you for appreciating! Walk the Talk activity led by OML on rathon Race decades. The two-year wait to get it onstage was ooOoo the first day. Taking part were over a @ Rizal. undoubtedly worth it as the audience was given Who were the Lopez grandchildren who were in “Undaunted”?— thousand executives, employees, and their Fee: P750. Contact a closer look at what makes the Lopezes and OML, especially, tick. The Jela M. family members. Representatives from Mariane @ 497-6442. 15: Lifelong Well- participation of Lopez Group employees as ensemble performers along- Most of OML’s 27 grandchildren joined the musicale. Marco and the sponsor-companies of the event also ness badminton side professional actors also served to heighten interest in the musicale. Marianna Vargas, Erica and Gabbie Abello, and Javier Puno played joined the five-kilometer walk. In addition, to serve as a memento of the chairman’s personal tournament kickoff Cary R. Lopez, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, Gina Lopez, Rina Lopez-Bau- This year’s fair featured stimulating Clockwise from top: OML gives his @ milestone, quotes, anecdotes and reminiscences have been collected tista and Federico R. Lopez, respectively, while Maia Abello played and interactive sessions, free diagnos- message during the post-walk program; Meralco Compound, into a book, “OML at 80.” the young Presy. They were joined in the finale by Martin and Miguel tics, wellness seminars and demos, a Wellness chief Raffy M. Alunan and Ortigas. Games sched- on the business side, the big news is that the Group once again Vargas; Jaime, Javier and Josef Lopez; Margarita Bautista; Robert selling exhibit of health and wellness ule to be announced. scored big in the Institute of Corporate Directors’ (ICD’s) 2009 cor- Lopez; Maiki and Sam Abello; Rocio and Isabel Puno; Alexis, Joa- Walk the Talk program manager Rico 15: Phil. Star Ngayon products, and family-oriented activi- de Manzana; Over a thousand employ- porate governance (CG) scorecard, with three companies receiving quin, Sophia and Ines Lopez; and Bernice and Briana Guingona. Bigay Todo sa Pag- ties such as storytelling for kids, and ees and family members joined the 5-km gold medals for their adherence to global best governance practices. ooOoo takbo ballroom dancing. Goodie bags were walk; Instructor Lala Dinglasan and @ MOA, Pasay Two other Lopez Group companies were awarded silver medals. For me, wala nang mas OK pa sa palabas ng ABS-CBN. Ang tal- given to participants and raffles were her group demonstrate belly dancing City. Fee: P350 (3k and Do drop by on May 18 when Lopez Museum waives the entrance ents ng ABS-CBN magagaling dahil once na Kapamilya ka lahat ng conducted during the two-day event. with employees; Event organizer Bam 5k), P400 (10k). fee in celebration of International Museum Day. TheAfter the Fact ex- talents mo ie-enhance nila at matututo ka talaga. Thank you, ABS- 16: Men’s Health All- (Benjo Sandoval) Ramirez tours OML, Alunan and Art hibit is still ongoing that features the works of some of our foremost CBN. Sana ipagpatuloy nyo pa ang magagandang shows ninyo. For- de Guia at the health fair. Terrain Race @ Nuvali, Very Easy social realists. ever Kapamilya na talaga ako. Kahit pa mapunta na akong Dubai Sta. Rosa. 6k/10k/16k Easy other noteworthy May events are Mother’s Day on May 9, for hindi pwedeng hindi ako magpapakabit ng TFC dahil ayokong ma- Medium wellness run, 20k/40k which Power Plant Mall has lined up exciting gift suggestions and miss ang magagandang shows sa Kapamilya network.—Yexen financial Hard The strain of 22: Walk events for moms (and the whole family); and, of course, Election Day ooOoo the Talk on May 10. Don’t forget to have a blast with Mom; the next day, get I recently saw someone (an executive) with a copy of the book HELP care for your child’s eye “Most of the time, kids will Strabismus results in the loss serious and vote—wisely! Please take the time to review our how-tos “OML at 80.” Is it available in the bookstores? If not, how can I health by being aware of risk not complain about their vision of binocular vision, the ability @ FPIP, on voting in our first automated elections. get hold of a copy? I’d like to own one as a memento. Hope you can factors and by knowing how to because they don’t realize there is to focus on an object with both Batangas. The of our warmest birthday greetings to Meralco chairman Manuel M. help me.—Franklin detect potential vision prob- anything wrong,” she says. eyes. As the child gets older, bin- 6:30 a.m. Participants boon Answer to April puzzle Lopez. Happy birthday, MML! “OML at 80” is not available in bookstores. But if you wish to get must register with Solution, tips and computer lems. The best time to detect Look for signs such as squinting, ocular vision loss becomes more ooOoo a copy, call FPHC corporate communications at 449-6081. these problems is when he is still head tilting, closing one eye (espe- difficult to reverse. their HR departments. program available at www. Contact Benjo Sandoval sudoku.com Does Lopez Museum join the International Museum Day celebra- ooOoo By Susan Ariola young, as early intervention can cially in bright light), or eyes turn- Your child’s eye health can tion? What are its lineup of activities on that day? Thanks!—Chary Super good reading, “OML at 80.”—Mandy bonuses produce the best result. ing in or out, up or down. These are have long-term impacts on his @ 631-6394 or Darlene Yes, Lopez Museum is in fact taking part in the celebration on according to Asian Eye In- signs of strabismus, or misalign- physical development, educa- Lamis @ 449-6170. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about MORE than rocky also sank his money 26: Lifelong Wellness May 18—entrance is free for all guests. Check out page 9 for details. anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear stitute (AEI) pediatric ophthal- ment of the eyes. It is a condition tional progress, and overall hap- vacation leaves, into pre-need plans. However, forum on spiritual travel We hope to see you and your friends there! Rosie through email [email protected] or lopezlink@gmail. mologist Dr. Pik Sha Chan-Uy, it where the eyes are not focused on piness and well-being. Bring him com or be a friend or fan in Facebook. bonuses are unlike Mina, he bought up wellness GRIFFIN SIERRA ooOoo is important for parents to observe the same point when looking at an to a pediatric ophthalmologist to @ Meralco probably the old plans being sold cheaply their child’s behavior and have his object, making the child cross-eyed give him the special eye care that Compound, Ortigas. RECOMMENDS things that em- by their owners as these had eyes checked even at a young age. (duling) or wall-eyed (banlag). he needs. (Sheila Sochayseng) Details to be announced. A treat for the adventurous Mother’s Day ployees are most a shorter horizon but the same excited to receive maturity; the rate of return on at Areva every year—so these plans hover between onging for Langkawi YOU need not go too far—or By Pauline Cala-or much so that 8% and 12% per annum. Run and have fun under the summer sun! spend too much—to have a re- By making his money LIFESTYLE Network, in Taguig. Race categories include Taguig. Late registrants may runners will enjoy the fun they spend it among locals, beach bums and revelers from beyond. It’s easy since there is a cable car ready to markable dining experience on work for him, Rocky is able to partnership with Neutrogena, 3k, 5k, 10k and 15k. sign up at R.O.X., Bonifacio run treats included in TheR un- way before they across the world. How could one not be in take you there. Mother’s Day. Check out Areva make millions within a short invites women across the metro The run is open to everyone! High Street until May 9. ner’s Haven, like a play area for L actually receive awe of white sand glistening in the light of Langkawi has waterfalls that are suited for family Pavilion, a Balinese-inspired al span of time. His secret lies in to step out under the sun and Registration sites are located at all runners will get a finish- kids, photo booths and massage the money! How? By borrow- the tropical sun, calmed by the gentle sea picnics and relaxation. Telaga Tujuh, which means fresco restaurant within the lush getting maximum return for a participate in one of the coun- Planet Sports,Trinoma Mall; er’s shirt designed and produced area, plus exciting freebies. ing from usurers and then pay- breeze as gulls and eagles soar in the sky? “seven wells,” is so named because of the seven inter- facilities of Meralco Manage- short term. try’s fastest-growing sport— New Balance, Glorietta and by Team Manila, a Neutrogena For more info, log on to ing off the loan when bonus The waters around theP ulau Payar Marine twined natural pools fed by seven separate waterfalls. ment and Leadership Develop- Mina and Rocky both evince running. Shangri-La Mall; Athlete’s singlet, and giveaways from www.lifestylenetwork.multiply. time rolls around. This bent for Park offer a dazzling display of corals and Climb to the top of the falls and be greeted by ma- ment Center (MMLDC). discipline in saving for their Dubbed as “Chase the Sun: Foot, Alabang Town Center; Johnson’s Body Care (3k fin- com, www.abs-cbn.com or to instant gratification means one aquatic species such as moray eels, rock grou- caque monkeys, hornbills and giant squirrels along areva Pavilion is a deli, bar future. How about you? The Neutrogena Run,” the fun Secondwind Store, Teacher’s ishers), Carefree (5k finishers), http://teamkapamilya.multiply. is able to enjoy his or her new pers, black-tip sharks and clown fish. It is a the way. And don’t forget to visit the 3,000 crocodiles and restaurant that offers an a la For more info, email the author run will take place on May 16 Village, Quezon City; and Neutrogena (10k finishers) and com and follow abscbndotcom acquisitions now but suffers fantastic place for diving or snorkeling. of various species at the crocodile farm! carte menu of fusion and Filipino at [email protected]. at Fort Bonifacio Global City, R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street, Listerine (15k finishers). on Twitter. (Kathy Solis) later when loan sharks come at the summit of Mt. Mat Cincang, Lang- For info on packages, call Griffin-Sierra Travel at favorites, including grilled spe- knocking or the bills arrive. LANGKAWI got its name from the Malay words kawi’s second highest mountain, take in a thrilling 898-2451 or email [email protected]. cialties. Pizza, pasta, salads and at the other end of the First aid tips outdoors from becoming vic- For heat exhaustion, the same “Lang,” a brown eagle, and “Kawi,” a local manga- view of the main island and sandwiches round out the offer- spectrum, there are the pru- tims of heatstroke, heat cramps salt water treatment as for heat nese stone. Thus, visitors could never miss ings, with delight dessert options dent employees who abide by or heat exhaustion. cramps applies. Raise the vic- to notice a giant monument of a brown to complete your savory meals. a different principle: “Sacrifice Heatstroke is considered a tim’s legs and fan him. If there is eagle clutching a manganese stone per- on Mother’s Day, it has lined now, enjoy later.” Sun like it hot “true medical emergency” and vomiting, don’t let him take any manently suspended in midflight greet- up a Mother’s Day lunch buffet for as a 27-year-old, Mina start- “is characterized by extremely more water and bring him to the ing them near the Kuah Jetty. Langkawi, moms and the whole family. There ed putting every centavo of her April 28—trumping the selves frying in temperatures high body temperature.” Get the hospital for treatment. the first Southeast Asian destination to are also other summer promos bonuses in pre-need plans. The old record of 36.8 degrees of as high as 41 degrees. victim out of the heat and ap- prevention being the best be designated as a UNESCO Global lined up: classic summer coolers longer she stayed at her job with on April 20. In fact, to be sure, overexposure to ply water to the skin. To induce cure, stay indoors between 10 Geopark, is Malaysia’s pride! like halo-halo, mais con hielo and a multinational company, the the weather bureau has the heat of the sun is no laugh- sweating, fan him and place ice a.m. and 3 p.m. when the sun is It has also been declared by the banana con hielo; Fishy Fridays; bigger her salary, bonuses and warned that tempera- ing matter. Heatstroke, for packs under his armpits. at its hottest. If possible, avoid Malaysian government as a duty-free and Goin’ Bananas, which offers extra income became. Thanks to tures might breach the example, can actually result in to treat heat cramps, make engaging in hard physical labor zone—just think of tax-free goods and banana-themed dishes ranging the power of compound interest, IT seems like every few days 40-mark in May. It will be a death. We need to take precau- the victim drink salt water— in the heat, which could result Langkawi is what you get. from appetizers to desserts. Mina became a millionaire at an a new “hottest day” is re- little cooler indoors at 37 or tions and to protect the very half a glass every 15 minutes in dehydration. Keep cool by Langkawi’s beaches and islands are areva is open from 7 a.m. to This giant eagle with a manganese stone wel- early age. At 38, her investments corded, with the most recent 38 degrees Celsius; outdoors, young, the elderly, athletes and for one hour—and massage his wearing loose and light-colored some of the most beautiful in Southeast 10 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays, comes visitors to Langkawi (above); A view of are already valued at P9 million. one—37.3 degrees Celsius on people may just find them- those who spend a lot of time muscles. clothing. Asia. From the sandy bays to the sweep- and until 9 p.m. on Sundays. what is touted as one of Southeast Asia’s most For inquiries, call 632-8111 loc. ing coastlines, the beaches are popular beautiful beaches (right). Don’t keep the good news to yourself. 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