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2012 financial results …page 2 ‘The Voice’ Mommy has it …page 4 matters …page 12  Lopezlink May 2013 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink May 2013  2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS Dispatch from Japan At the stockholders’ meeting TOTAL REVENUES Net income/loss* EDC wind project to boost ABS-CBN eyes higher profits this year 2011 2012 % change 2011 2012 % change PH participates in ikebana exhibit Ilocos Norte’s development ABS-CBN Corporation ex- “Well, if you look at our rat- consumer sales driven by Star ABS-CBN P25.143B P28.395B +13 P2.420B P1.708B -29 pects to rake in higher profits ings, we’re very strong so [earn- Cinema, SkyCable and even Lopez Holdings P25.143B P28.395B +13 P3.955B P4.538B +15 this year, buoyed by strong ings this year will be] driven our Global [group],” he con- EDC P24.540B P28.369B +16 (P167.2 mn)** P8.659B 5,279 program ratings and consumer by strong ratings and airtime,” tinued. First Gen $1.364B $1.527B +12 $35.021M $186.071M +431 sales. Valdueza said after the media The company is also bank- FPH P70.315B P77.952B +11 P2.117B P9.552B*** +351 ABS-CBN chief financial conglomerate’s April 23 annual ing on the additional revenues ROCK P6.2B P6.7B +10 P914.9M P1.1B +23 officer Rolando Valdueza said stockholders’ meeting. from election-related ads to this year’s net income will “be “And we’re also seeing ex- help buoy growth this year. *Net income/ (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent better” than 2012’s. cellent performance from our Valdueza, quoting analysts’ **Includes P5.0-B loss on impairment of the Northern Negros Geothermal Plant prediction, said sales from po- ***Includes P6.084-B gain on sale of Meralco shares, P2.156-B gain related to business combination litical ads may reach P1 billion (Rockwell) and P4.075B loss on impairment mostly for photovoltaic affiliates under arbitration. Details of EDC president Richard Tantoco (5th from left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the wind power project. ‘ABS-CBN off to a great start’ this year, although this figure is ABS-CBN, First Gen and EDC financial results were published in the April 2013 issue of LopezLink Also in photo are officials of its partner-companies Vestas and First Balfour, Ilocos Norte provincial officials led ABS-CBN Corporation is off because generations of ABS- well below what the firm raked by board member Mariano Marcos II, director of Department of Energy-Renewable Energy Management Bureau to a great start in 2013, com- CBN men and women made in during the presidential elec- Mario Marasigan and Burgos Mayor Cresente Garcia ing from a successful 2012, sure that we were prepared for tions in 2010 at almost P3B. Lopez Holdings attributable ENERGY Development Cor- required documentation to and transmission line will be president and chief executive the task... ABS-CBN is an Valdueza noted the com- poration (EDC) has concluded deliver the project. one of the largest investments officer Charo Santos-Concio institution bigger than all of pany’s managed costs will also the groundbreaking ceremony The BWP, which is expected made in Ilocos Norte. help in bring in more profit this net income at P4.538B said during ABS-CBN’s an- us put together—it is woven for its 87-MW Burgos Wind to be operational next year, will Tantoco stressed that “the nual stockholders’ meeting. from the dreams and aspira- year. LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- economy, ratings leadership and “ABS-CBN and FPH are Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and Maria Teresa L. Lopez in front of the Philippine flower arrangement at the Project (BWP) following its ensure power stability in the project will spur development “Even as we review the tions of pioneers, of veterans, “We also continue to work tion posted a P4.538 billion strong cable service revenues. continually making new invest- “Beautiful Earth Arrangement” ikebana exhibit announcement of the signed Luzon grid. It is seen to generate in Ilocos Norte by attracting successes of 2012, we are of mentors and of the young and manage our costs—pro- in net income attributable to Meanwhile, FPH sold a ments to support the require- deal with wind turbine sup- approximately 233 GWh annu- more investments and eventu- THE Philippines, represent- the spouses of the ambas- nanas are one of the top Phil- seeing a great start to 2013,” men and women that will take duction costs in particular,” he equity holders of the parent 2.66% stake (30 million shares) ments of long-term growth. The plier Vestas on March 1, 2013. ally and power over a million ally create more and better op- ed by Maria Teresa L. Lopez, sadors of eight countries: the ippine exports to Japan, with Santos-Concio, who assumed us into tomorrow,” she said. said. in 2012, 15% higher than the in Meralco in January 2012 strong domestic economy and the This is EDC’s first foray into households. It will augment the portunities for the residents.” spouse of Amb. Manuel M. Philippines, Thailand, India, more than 90% of bananas sold the CEO post in January, “People ask why we The firm will be announcing P3.955B in net income attrib- and booked an additional gain resilience of Filipino audiences the wind energy business. Luzon grid’s dependable capac- “In all the areas where Lopez (AMML), took part in Morocco, Germany, Russia, in the country coming from the said. dream. We dream because its first-quarter results on May utable to equity holders of the relating to its previous sale of overseas provide further impetus EDC president and chief ity, which needs an additional EDC operates, we take pride the annual ikebana exhibition Finland and Costa Rica. Philippines. As to orchids, she “‘Juan de la Cruz’ and ‘Ina, we believe in Filipinos and in 15, and Valdueza said profits parent reported in 2011. The Meralco shares, with the as- to these investing activities,” said operating officer Richard Tan- 4,200 MW in the next 10 years in being able to help improve of the Saga Goryu Ikebana The Philippine flower ar- noted that many orchid spe- Kapatid, Anak’ continue to their dreams—their yearn- are deemed better than what amount includes the compa- signment to the FPH group of Lopez Holdings president, chief toco said that the support of due to the projected 4.5% annual the living conditions of our School entitled “Beautiful rangement, Paraiso (Paradise), cies originally came from the deliver 47% audience shares. ings for family, friends and for was posted in the same period ny’s share in the gain on sale Rockwell Land shares received operating officer and chief finance the local government units and increase in electricity demand. host communities in parallel Earth Arrangement” at the featured plants indigenous to Philippines; these were later ‘Be Careful with My Heart’ a better world for their loved last year. of Meralco shares by associ- as property dividends by buyer officer Salvador G. Tirona. regional government agencies The BWP project cost of with the progress of their ba- Daikakuji Temple in Kyoto. the Philippines such as bam- hybridized with other species has changed the face of ones. Today, we reaffirm our ABS-CBN has set aside some ate First Philippine Holdings Beacon Electric. FPH reported As of December 31, 2012, has been an invaluable help $300 million covering the costs rangay, municipality, city and AMML and Mrs. Lopez boo, bananas and orchids. to create new varieties. morning programming, a commitment to be of service P5B for capital expenditures this Corporation (FPH). net income attributable to equity Lopez Holdings held a 60.3% for EDC to have secured all of the wind farm, substation province,” Tantoco said. true game changer,” she said, to the Filipino and remain year. The firm declared a cash Audited consolidated rev- holders of the parent of P9.552B, economic interest in ABS- attended the exhibit’s open- In her speech during the Mrs. Lopez ended her referring to top-rating ABS- committed in keeping the dividend of P0.40 per share, pay- enues increased by 13% year- after gains were tempered by CBN and 46.2% in FPH. ing ceremony on April 12. opening ceremony, Mrs. Lopez speech by inviting the guests CBN shows. dream alive,” Santos-Concio able to stockholders of record as on-year to P28.395B from the impairment loss of P4B as (Carla Paras-Sison) The highlight of the exhi- explained that the bamboo is at the exhibition to visit the “’Sisterakas,’ ‘One More said. (Excerpted from www. of May 10, 2013. Payment will be P25.143B, as associate ABS- a result mostly of the arbitration bition is the flower arrange- an environment-friendly plant “paradise” that is the Philip- ABS-CBN, IBM PH tie up for Try’ and ‘It Takes a Man and abs-cbnnews.com) made on June 6, 2013. (Excerpted CBN Corporation improved proceedings involving the pho- ments created by ikebana used widely in the daily life of pines. (Excerpted from http:// a Woman’ delivered record from www.abs-cbnnews.com) performance amid a growing tovoltaic sector companies. FPH posts teachers in cooperation with Filipinos. She noted that ba- tokyo.philembassy.net) ‘Halalan’ social media tracking breaking success at the box WITH one in three Filipinos Affairs (INCA) has tied up We’ll also be able to see if office,” Santos-Concio noted. P9.6B net now having access to the in- with IBM Philippines to uti- these public engagements are Apart from television ternet, and with 80%-95% of lize its deep analytics expertise mostly positive or negative. soaps and movies, the current Rockwell Land breaches Bayan, Vista Land bring these netizens using social me- and patented tools in analyzing By analyzing social media affairs programs and hosts income dia, what citizens and candi- public interactions on social feeds, we have an ear on the have gained 44 local and in- FIRST Philippine Holdings customer focus to real estate dates say or do via social media media. “chatter of reality.” However, ternational awards last year. P1B in net income Corporation (FPH) reported BAYAN Business is extending efficiency and processing of Initial phase of the de- now have a bigger impact than Through the partnership, we recognize the limitations of Amid the conglomer- ROCKWELL Land Corpo- by 23% from last year’s P914.9 in 2012, up by 10% from the net income attributable to equity its service offerings to the prop- customer inquiries. ployment in the Vista Land in previous polls. INCA will be tapping into the system. ate’s successes in the past ration breached the P1-bil- million. previous year’s P6.2B. Bulk holders of the parent of P9.6 bil- erty sector industry by pioneering The system will be support- headquarters in Mandaluy- With new media and tra- publicly available information Researchers are working year, Santos-Concio lion level in net income after Rockwell Land generated of the total revenues is from lion as compared to last year’s a first in the real estate business. ed by structured cabling across ong City, its other offices ditional media being shared posted on Twitter and Face- on ways to make these systems said there is still “much tax (NIAT) on the back of reservation sales of P9.2B in residential development, P2.1B. The increase in net in- In partnership with the Vista Vista Land offices. Advanced in Metro Manila and key instantly, literally at the fin- book in an attempt to measure more powerful and analyze more ahead.” strong sales, timely construc- 2012, achieving a substantial which grew by 11% to P5.8B. come compared to last year is due Land group of companies, Bayan data and voice infrastructure provincial offices was com- gertips of millions using smart the online pulse regarding larger data sets increasing the “We are eager to tion completion of existing 87% growth from the previous Construction of The Grove, to the gain of P6.1B on the sale Business recently deployed the will enable Vista Land’s net- pleted in the last quarter of devices, this means more “Halalan 2013.” accuracy of the insight so that move forward. The projects and a solid recurring year’s P4.9B. Half of last year’s Edades and 205 Santolan were of a portion of FPH’s investment contact center solution hotline work to handle voice over an 2012. Currently, Vista Land citizens now have more power With use of a social media it ultimately (and statistically) future is indeed wor- income business. These have reservation sales were from in full swing, contributing to in Meralco and the gain on busi- 02 CAMELLA (2263552) via IP PBX system or a business is completing the final phase than ever before. tracker (halalan2013.abs-cbn- mirrors the offline world. thy of pursuit. It has all contributed to this year’s new projects 205 Santolan and the growth in revenue recogni- ness combination of P2.1B relat- the “phonewords” system. telephone-based system that of the deployment in all of its To help make sense of so- news.com/battlefield/home), But social media, at this been made easier NIAT of P1.1B, which is up the Proscenium’s Kirov and tion. Meanwhile, the revenues ing to the company’s investment Manuel Paolo Villar, presi- will link and deliver data to provincial offices across the cial media activity in the 2013 we would now have an idea of point, is not really about the Sakura towers. from the company’s recurring in Rockwell Land Corporation. dent and CEO of Vista Land & more than 60 sites nationwide. country. (Red Samar) midterm elections, ABS-CBN who among the candidates are tool, it’s about the message. “The demand for the Rock- income business consisting of Lifescapes, noted that the pilot Integrated News and Current being talked about by netizens. DISCLAIMER: These well products has always been retail leasing, office leasing and Save the date number 02 CAMELLA will Promos & Offers data do not reflect the views strong, and with earnings per cinema operations grew 3% to May 7: EDC annual meet- connect the head office to all their and opinions of the whole Fili- capita growing, demand for P965.3M in 2012. ing, Rockwell Tent, 10am remote sites located nationwide. HD viewing, high-speed internet at SKY Zone pino population; they are merely high-end products has been Rockwell Land increased May 8: First Gen an- Bayan chief operating officer SKYcable and SKYbroadband, matched with cinematic sound. treat as they took representative of the views and sustained. It is important that its NIAT’s margin and three- nual meeting, Rockwell Tent, Rafael Aguado said the com- in cooperation with HBO, Families were introduced to the photos of HBO’s opinions made publicly available we continue this momentum by year compounded annual 10am pany is proud to be partnering showed mall goers the world Dual Def plans: P499 per month cosplayers. For through the social networking launching more products yearly, growth rate to 17% and 21%, May 27: FPH annual meet- with Vista Land in its effort to of high-speed broadband inter- with 50 standard definition (SD) more info about sites: Facebook and Twitter. In no which we started to do last year. respectively. ing, Rockwell Tent, 10am prioritize customer focus via a net and high-definition (HD) and five HD channels, or P999 SKYcable and way were private communication I believe Rockwell is a key player The company spent P7.9B May 28: Meralco annual unified communication system. viewing when they brought per month with 67 SD and 12 SKYbroadband, and information gathered and in the high-end market, which for capital expenditures in meeting, Meralco Theater, One benefit of the 02 CA- SKY Zone to Cebu, Davao, SM HD channels. SKYbroad- log on to www. used, and ABS-CBN will not is why we are positive and con- 2012, up by 79% from 2011’s 9am MELLA project is that the in- Megamall and the SMX Con- band showcased the 200Mbps mysky.com.ph or post personally identifiable com- Programa Genio goes to Sagada Public schools in Sagada, Mountain Province recently tinue to offer premium products P4.4B. Total assets as of end- May 29: Rockwell Land tra company IP or internet pro- vention Center. With the HD broadband internet connection, call SKYcable’s munication and/or information. received educational DVD packages through ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s Programa Genio. The donation to St. Mary’s to meet this growing need for 2012 reached P20.6B while annual meeting, Rockwell tocol-based system is expected television displays at the ex- the fastest residential internet customer service ABS-CBN strictly observes and School was delivered by Programa Genio staff headed by educational consultant Prof. Dennis Faustino (front row, quality and exclusivity,” said total stockholders’ equity was Center, 9am to significantly drive down hibit, visitors enjoyed crisp and connection in the country. Mall hotline 381-0000. Mall goers try out SKYbroadband’s fast internet complies with the provisions of 4th from left). Programa Genio also conducted monitoring in the schools in Sagada to establish the baseline of service Rockwell Land president and at P10.1B. Current ratio and May 30: Lopez Holdings operational costs for long-dis- clear images in full, vivid color goers were also given a special (Arlene Torres) the Data Privacy Act. (Excerpted student-centered instruction as part of its thrust to make learning more fun for students. The other schools visited by CEO Nestor J. Padilla. net debt to equity ratio remains tance calls and improve overall from www.abs-cbnnews.com) Programa Genio in the province were All Saints Mission Elementary School, Guinaang National High School, Namatec annual meeting, Dolphy Rockwell Land’s total healthy at 2.9x and 0.39x, re- Theater, 8am Elementary School, Namatec National High School and Saint Joseph’s High School. (Marissa Sanchez) revenues amounted to P6.7B spectively. (Aissa Rivera) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink May 2013 Kapamilya Councils Lopezlink May 2013  couch potato treats ABS-CBN sweeps 32 awards HR Council Biz Excellence Julia, Enrique to Deadline looms for star in upcoming in KBP Golden Dove Awards HR Council holds 1Q GMM THE Lopez Group HR Coun- sued this with learning sessions LAA nominations ‘teleserye’ Failon, meanwhile, was chosen “Sarah G Live” was hailed as the Public Affairs Program Host ABS-CBN’s newest Prime- cil held its general membership on the gestalt principle and KAPAMILYA, you still have the ness Management, Customer as the Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Best Musical Variety Program. (“Pasada 630”), Winnie Cordero time Bida drama series will meeting (GMM) for the first customer delight, presented by rest of this month to nominate Focus, Operations Manage- Year Award for showing exemplary Gerald Anderson bagged the as Best Radio Magazine Host be top billed by two of to- quarter of 2013 at the Lopez invited industry experts. your team or a fellow employee for ment, Human Resource Focus, performance his work and personal Best Actor Award for his role in (“Todo-Todo Walang Preno”) and day’s most promising stars, Museum, Benpres Building on Presenting the topic of “Ge- the 2011-2012 cycle of the Lopez Corporate Image-building, and conduct. “Budoy,” while Janice de Belen won Louie Tabing as Best Radio Sci- Julia Montes and Enrique March 12. stalt: Seeing from the ‘Whole’” Achievement Awards (LAA)! Public Responsibility. “TV Patrol” was recognized as Best Actress for her role in “Ina, ence and Technology Program Gil, in celebration of 60 A highlight of these GMMs was Dr. Norma Lange-Tagaza, The LAA recognizes ex- The submission deadline is the Best TV Newscast Program, Kapatid, Anak.” Journalist (“Sa Kabukiran”). years of Philippine television. Julia starred in the is the learning sessions on a consultant from Door In- ceptional individual and team at 12 noon on May 30, 2013. “Patrol ng Pilipino” as Best TV The Christmas station ID “Lu- Aside from the Best Provin- ultra-successful “Mara Clara” and “Walang Hang- timely and relevant issues for ternational; and handling the achievements that contribute to Avail of a nomination form Public Affairs Program for its “Sa miliwanag Ang Mundo sa Kwento ng cial TV Station award given to gan,” while Enrique wowed viewers via “Budoy” the HR Council members and topic of “What is Customer the Lopez Group’s business objec- through your respective compa- ABS-CBN swept a total of 32 Ilalim ng Tulay: Hagupit ng Habag- Pasko” got the Best TV Station Pro- ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro, and “Princess and I.” other attendees from the Lopez Delight?” was Maria Teresa tives and exemplify its core values. nies’ HR Department or directly trophies at the recent 21st Golden at” episode, “Sports Unlimited” as motional Materials and “Choose Phil- ABS-CBN Regional Network Group. Escaler, a management consul- For the 2011-2012 cycle, the from the LAA program man- Dove Awards of the Kapisanan ng Best TV Sports Program, “Rated ippines Penumbra” won Best TV Pub- Group bagged four other tro- For the first-quarter GMM, tant from the American Man- achievement must have been agement, [email protected] Andrea amps up Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), K” as Best TV Magazine Program lic Service Announcement Award. phies courtesy of its regional HR Council chair Cedie Lopez Vargas (2nd from left) with (l-r) speakers Tess the theme was “Perspective agement Association. (Dimpy completed within 2012. It may or [email protected]. For including Best TV station and top and “San Pedro Calungsod” as Best DZMM was named the Best AM stations in Cagayan de Oro, Ba- Escaler and Norma Lange-Tagaza and SKY’s Bulak Acierto and AR Ticzon preparations for Setting,” and the session pur- Jazmines) be nominated in one or more of more info, call or text 449-6032, honors for ABS-CBN president Documentary Program. Radio Station. DZMM programs guio and Butuan. (Kane Choa) ‘Annaliza’ these award categories: Busi- 449-6082 or 0917-5561684. After undergoing and CEO Charo Santos-Concio Korina Sanchez was recognized also bagged several recognitions, such several workshops, and Ted Failon. as the Best TV Magazine Program as Best Radio Newscast Program Special Feature Andrea Brillantes The Golden Dove Awards Host for “Rated K,” Bernadette (“Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete”), UP CBA recognized Santos-Concio with Sembrano as Best TV Public Ser- Best Radio Public Affairs Program Mesala adjusts immersed herself At the EL Center in her character as the KBP Lifetime Achievement vice Host for “Salamat, Dok,” while (“Failon Ngayon sa DZMM”) and renamed a young girl who Award for her significant con- Anthony Taberna won as the Best Best Radio Sports Program Concert series at the grew up in a fish- tributions to the advancement of TV Public Affairs Program Host. (“Sports Talk”). savings deposit rates broadcast media and for demon- “Maalaala Mo Kaya” was award- Julius Babao is this Virata ing port by bond- THE board of trustees of the amounts between P5M and Meanwhile, the rate of regu- Opusfest in Antipolo ing with kids from strating high standards of excel- ed the Best TV Drama Program year’s Best Radio News- Meralco Employees Savings P9,990,000; from 3.2500% to lar savings deposits was reduced GO mellow as the youngsters pino Youth scholars will have an Navotas. Joining lence and professionalism. for its “Pulang Laso” episode. caster for “Radyo Patrol School of and Loan Association (Mesala) 2.500% for amounts between from 2.25% to 1.5%. from the international classical opening recital. On May 24, Andrea in “Annaliza” are Zanjoe Marudo, Kaye “It is humbling to be part of “Toda Max” was named Best Balita Alas-Dose.” Other approved the adjustment of the P10M and P19,990,000; and The new rates are subject to music camp Opusfest serenade the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Abad, Denise Laurel, Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aqui- the roster of the KBP Lifetime Comedy Program, while “Wansa- DZMM anchors also Business Achievement Awardees. I would panataym” was the Best TV Chil- bagged trophies, namely annual rates of deposits in its from 3.3360% to 2.586% for modification as may be required you in a very special concert se- Orchestra under the baton no, Khalil Ramos, Sue Ramirez and Kiko Estrada. LOPEZ Holdings Corpo- like to thank [ABS-CBN chair- dren’s Program. The now defunct Karen Davila as Best Radio special meeting on April 5. amounts P20M and up. by pertinent Bangko Sentral ng ries this May! of Gerard Salonga will regale Soon on ABS-CBN! (Kane Choa) ration independent director man] Gabby Lopez and the Effective April 12, the inter- As the rates of SSDs are re- Pilipinas rules and regulations, From May 19-27, the Eugen- guests with their repertoire of Cesar Virata was honored for hardworking men and women of est rates of new and existing priced annually, the rates of de- said Mesala president Daniel io Lopez Center (ELC) in An- international and Filipino clas- ‘Missing You’ debuts his contribution to the coun- ABS-CBN. I just wanted to be a Search for ‘The Voice’ begins this June special savings deposits (SSDs) posit affected by the March 1, Tagaza. However, he noted that tipolo will play host to renowned sical pieces. At the end of the try and to business by the re- covered by the interest repric- 2013 interest repricing will not the rates offered by the associa- strongly good storyteller like my father and IT’S the voice, not the looks or Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga convince him or her to pick them as artists and talented young classi- weeklong interaction with their “Missing You” debuted strongly in April with a na- naming of the University of ing were adjusted as follows: be adjusted. tion “remain competitive due my job allows me to be one,” San- back stories, which will determine as social media correspondents, coach. cal performers from around the mentors, the young musicians tional TV rating of 14.4%, beating GMA 7’s “The the Philippines (UP) College from 2.625% to 1.875% for For SSDs still within the to the tax-exempt privilege of tos-Concio said. the next singing superstar in “The while Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, After choosing the members world as they teach, learn and will display their “new and im- Greatest Love” with 9.4%, based on data from Kan- of Business Administration amounts between P100,000 one-year holding period, the earnings therefrom.” Voice of the Philippines” airing this Lea Salonga and apl.de.ap will sit of their teams, the coaches will be- breathe music in Opusfest 2013. proved” musicality and tech- tar Media. The “Koreanovela,” top billed by Park (CBA) to the Cesar EA Virata and P990,000; from 2.8750% interest rates shall remain, For more info, call Mesala Kiddie ‘Kapamilya’ June on ABS-CBN. on the coaches’ chairs. gin mentoring and training their There will be one-on-one niques in a graduation recital Yoo-Chun and School of Business. The move to 2.125% for amounts between with the new rates to apply at 632-8604 or 1622-6035 or “The Voice of the Philippines” will The coaches’ first task is to pick artists. master classes with the artists, orchestral concert on May 26. Yoon Eun-Hye, was approved by the UP board P1 million and P4,990,000; only after the holding period email cash_savings@mesala. take on ‘Minute be hosted by Toni Gonzaga with the artists they want to be part of Later, viewers may step in who will train the kids in per- For a minimal fee, ELC will sustained the of regents on April 12. from 3.1250% to 2.375% for expires. com.ph. forming solo and in an ensem- open its doors to the public high rating de- to Win It’ their respective teams. The se- and save their favorites from elim- Virata graduated from UP lection process begins ination by voting. In the end, each ble or orchestra. to watch these concerts. Indi- livered by the YOUNG relatives of ABS-CBN with degrees in mechanical Violinists Micha Haran (Is- vidual concert tickets may be r e c e n t l y during the blind audi- coach will have one artist left to engineering and in business ad- employees experienced the thrill of tions where they will compete against the other teams’ rael), Francisca Mendoza (Chile) purchased for P400 each. To conclud- participating in “Minute to Win It” ministration in 1952. A year lat- and Chie Yoshinaka (Japan), bas- watch all the concerts, one may ed soap evaluate the finalists, with the last one standing er, he obtained his MBA from in a special activity dubbed “Junior artists based to be named “The Voice of the Phil- soonist Richard McIntyre (Aus- get the season pass for P1,000. “Kailan- Challenge Para sa Kapamilya.” the University of Pennsylvania tralia) and world-renowned con- Meanwhile, kids who want gan Ko’y on the voices ippines.” in Philadelphia. From 1960 The Kapamilya players tried the they hear. If Who will be part of Team cert pianists Martin Soderberg to join as delegates may still Ikaw.” (K. 60-second challenges in the show’s to 1967, he returned to UP to (Spain), Chong Lim Ng (Ma- sign up for Opusfest! The Ma- Choa) two or more Sarah, Team Bamboo, Team Lea serve as dean of the CBA. It was summer special that featured play- coaches chose and Team apl.de.ap? Watch for laysia) and Jovianney Emmanuel hogany package worth P40,000 ers aged eight to 15 years old. during his tenure that the MBA Cruz (Philippines) will conduct is best for those wishing to stay Triple-treat anime a particular “The Voice of the Philippines” airing program was first offered by the “My nephews…studied and artist, they will this June on ABS-CBN! the master classes. in the ELC, while the Spruce experience practiced the challenges days be- university, and the first batch of The winds, brass and percus- package worth P25,000 is for Begin your weekday mornings with Kazuma Azu- fore the activity,” said Mimi Dayo faculty members sent to the US sion faculty of Sistema for the those who will make the daily ma as he tries to create “Ja-pan” bread in “Yakitate! of ABS-CBN Global. to take further studies. Filipino Youth music program commute to the camp. Japan” at 9am. ABS-CBN’s Team Animazing block Stephen Atok, 12, nephew of ‘The Pianist’s Pianist’ at the CCP Virata became the country’s will also take on mentoring For more info, contact Mar- then takes you on the journey of high school bas- the Human Relations Division’s finance minister from 1970 to duties at the camp. They are co Vargas at 0920-9201351or ketball players in one of the most successful anime Neil Taganas, said, “The challeng- Licad to perform with 1986 and prime minister from Suh Jin Hee (cello), Lexter at the SFY-OFY Hall, Benpres of 2012, “Kuroko’s Basketball,” at 9:25am. Mean- es look so easy whenever I watch 1981 to 1986. He has been SKY employees show full support Deo Santos (drums and per- Building, Ortigas Center. while, Naruto continues to protect the good nin- the show on TV. But when I got an inde- cussions), Arnaldo jas in “Naruto Shippuden 5” at 9:50am. Don’t miss to try them myself, I realized how ABS-CBN orchestra pendent Custodio (bassoon “Yakitate! Japan” “Kuroko’s Basketball” and “Naruto difficult they really were….” THIS June, renowned classical This will be the third time that director for SKYcable Dual Def Day and oboe), Bev- of Lopez Shippuden 5” on Team Animazing! (K. Choa) Rommel Christian Frias, 12, pianist Cecile Licad and the ABS- Licad and Salonga will be teaming EMPLOYEES in all SKY of- nels for as low as P499 a In another contest, the em- erly Shangkuan nephew of the Finance Department’s CBN Philharmonic Orchestra up. Their previous concert earned H o l d - fices nationwide celebrated month. ployees shared with their online Cheng (conduct- SkyCable: New channels, Virgie Canete, said he enjoyed de- (ABS-CBN P.O.) led by music rave reviews and was even cited as ings since “SKYcable Dual Def Day” by On this special day for SKY- friends the SKYcable Dual Def ing), Katherine same great shows spite not being able to complete the director Gerard Salonga will come Best Collaboration in a Concert at 2009. reporting for work on April 1 cable Dual Def, the employees TV commercial. Asis (sight-read- Effective May 1, SkyCable Metro Pack channels challenges. “It’s a fun experience I can together to perform in a concert the 25th Aliw Awards in 2012. wearing SKYcable Dual Def participated in contests held in From wearing their shirts ing) and Nepthalie Discovery Home & Health, Discovery Turbo, Dis- tell my friends about,” he shared. you shouldn’t miss! With Licad’s brilliant skills and sons Department Store branches T-shirts. the office. In one contest, they to their eager participation in Villanueva (French covery Science and NatGeo Adventure will be seen “Junior Challenge Para sa Ka- Dubbed “The Pianist’s Pianist” the remarkable blend of talents in in Metro Manila, Greenbelt 1, the SKYcable Dual Def is a took pictures of themselves the activities, SKY employees horn). on channels 114, 115, 116 and 117, respectively. pamilya” was organized by the after The New Yorker’s description the ABS-CBN P.O. under the ba- Trinoma Cinema box office and the new SKY offering that en- and a fellow employee in their showed that they were glad to There will be Meanwhile, Cartoonito, Ceebies, KidsCo and Ba- “Minute to Win It” production of Licad, the concert will be held at ton of Salonga, “The Pianist’s Pia- Resorts World Manila box office. ables customers to enjoy SKYcable Dual Def shirts and help spread the excitement for three concerts dur- byTV’s new homes will be on channels 118, 119, team to acknowledge the em- the Main Theater of the Cultural nist” will surely be a musical treat. 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(Arlene Torres) chestra of the Fili- visit to the Benpres rehearsal hall  Lopezlink May 2013 Lopezlink May 2013  Executive Profile By Carla Paras-Sison This journalist taught—and learned—from citizen journalists INDAY Espina Varona, skills to come up with head of Bayan Mo, iPatrol ethical, well-rounded Mo (BMPM) in ABS-CBN stories that can hold Clockwise from top: ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez their own against the III and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs head Ging PHOTOS FROM BMPM.ABS-CBNNEWS.COM AND WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/BAYANMOIPATROLMO.AKOANGSIMULA Corporation, marvels at how much she has learned from flood of news that Reyes (front row, 6th and 7th from right) with Bayan pours into programs Mo, iPatrol Mo: Tayo Na sponsors and partners; Reyes citizen journalists, called But more than watching out Patroller on the BMPM Face- “Bayan Patrollers are aware like “TV Patrol” and delivers the closing remarks at a BMPM workshop; Bayan Patrollers, over the last for electoral fraud, the “Bayan book page. Made up mostly that social media can be at its “Bandila.” BMPM head Inday Espina Varona talks to participants Nanay” says she hopes Filipinos of domestic workers, the most useful if they use it to three years. Manifesting the during a workshop for persons with disabilities in use their knowledge and social HK-based Bayan Patrollers help those without access to it. “It was an eye-opener for Lopez values Zamboanga City; The “Halalan 2013” homepage; media networks to find out collected clothes and passed They are using social media and me. Two months into the job, Students feed their ballots into the PCOS machine I felt like a big stone landed BMPM concrete- what their communities re- the hat for flooding victims in the skills that we taught them ly manifests several during a mock election; Bayan Patrollers sign the ally need, as in the case of the Malabon. to crack the problems of their on my head and everything Panata ng Pagbabago commitment wall; ABS-CBN teenagers from Ubay and even As a subgroup, these Bayan communities, finish finding inside came tumbling out. The News reporter Jing Castañeda (right) leads in reciting the overseas Filipino workers in Patrollers have moved on to solutions to them and ensuring Bayan Patrollers made me re- the oath of commitment Hong Kong. organizing their own medical that the solutions are actually alize that I knew very little of According to Varona, this missions, enlisting their friends fulfilled,” Varona observes. their lives. They made me see faces. We were like, how do you stop at reporting—they wrote (PPRCV) and the Philippine we wanted them to be exposed The Philippine Star, Busi- particular group of Bayan Pa- who are nurses. They use their “We’re just providing them a different perspective,” she BMPM... says. from page 1 drive them away? to government officials and National Police. The rest of the to citizen journalists.” nessWorld, Manila Bulletin and trollers responded to a request own money for these undertak- with the tools and the skills. In “Three ysda after the sought the help of college kids day is dedicated to the citizen What happens on May 13 Business Mirror are print part- for donations for the victims ings, despite the fact that they the end, that’s what democracy Then ABS-CBN group to conduct a workshop workshop, the kids had their in the town center in following journalism workshop. On May 13, Bayan Pa- ners, while Fully Abled Nation, of the 2012 habagat rains that themselves “barely earn mini- is all about—helping them and News chief Maria Ressa in their area. To prove they video, and it was spectacular. up their letters and in raising The forum attracts as many trollers will be a part of the Management Association was posted by another Bayan mum.” allowing them to run with it.” recruited Varona, a were serious, they put the Everywhere I showed it, people funds. as 2,000 people, while the ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2013” of the Philippines, YouthVote journalist since 1985 whole thing together by them- would go like this,” adds Va- “If a group of kids in a town workshop is limited to 150 coverage as actual reporters, Philippines and Alternative and former chair of selves—all the BMPM facilita- rona, pretending to surrepti- in Bohol can do this with the participants. alongside the reporters of the Law Groups are cause part- the National Union of More important, Bayan Lopez values, especially na- tors needed to do was show up. tiously dab at her eyes. very limited resources they Varona notes that the RNG, DZMM, and Regional ners. Journalists of the Philippines, Patrollers do not stop at re- tionalism (its 2011 campaign, How to be a Bayan Patroller Rizal @ 150, drew citizens out When D-day came, the Two days after the report have, I cannot see any reason composition of Bayan Pa- Emergency Assistance Com- Also joining the Kapamilya to provide direction to the portage. They use social media high schoolers from Ubay aired on “TV Patrol,” in Oc- those of us who are comfort- trollers reflects Philippine munication Team (REACT) network’s campaign for clean 160,000-strong volunteers and regular news platforms to of retirement to show their town in Bohol traveled for tober 2012, Varona was on the able in Manila can’t even do a demographics. Up to 70% are Philippines. elections are educational insti- who signed up in 2010 for find solutions and track the Rizal memorabilia for a grand three hours—two hours on phone with the students. “They little, even just in our barangay,” youths in the 15-35 age range “For the first time, there will tutions such as the University Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo: Ako ang progress of community issues. parade of books and antique foot, another hour by bus—to Simula. Proof of the engagement, Rizaliana); social justice (out- were screaming for joy, saying says the Bacolod-born veteran and are “very young and very be BMPM stations outside, on of the Philippines system, the Harnessing citizens’ reach the venue. After sitting ‘Dumating na po ang mga se- journalist. dynamic.” live location. We’ve trained UP Diliman Student Coun- and also much local success: ward-looking achievers find talent through the morning’s discus- mento para sa aming banyo.’” The workshops “Eventually we had so many Bayan Patrollers not just to cil, La Consolacion College, between 2010 and 2013, reg- their voice and the power to sion, they insisted on taking By February 2013, more In the run-up to the May 13 invites from communities. The report—they’ll actually be ag- University of Sto. Tomas, the Varona had to organize istered Bayan Patrollers have change their themselves and part in the workshop for Bayan improvements had been done elections, Varona and her team hunger was so great that one gregators, to be the ones doing Ateneo School of Government the Bayan Patrollers and more than tripled to half a their communities); and integ- conduct workshops on jour- million. rity (ABS-CBN itself becomes Patrollers, a four-hour affair on the school with help from have conducted close to 70 or two persons could not do it the news and collating stories,” and the DLSU Jesse M. Ro- Important for growth that tackled journalism ethics the Department of Educa- workshops around the country alone, so we fanned out,” says Varona says. bredo Institute of Governance. nalism ethics and standards, a target for criticism, but is and standards and included tion—walls were put up, as well and even abroad. To attend one Varona, who joined BMPM in Aside from the Comelec, ‘In-your-face’ teaching volunteers how to Varona’s main challenge is responsive to the concerns of practice sessions. as jalousie windows. of these affairs, an individual July 2010. PPRCV and REACT, ABS- “Our people are really, re- deal with government offi- to consolidate their output into Bayan Patrollers). “I told them, I promise our The story of the students would have to set aside one “Regional Network Group CBN’s “Halalan 2013” partners ally determined, even now. It’s cials and bring local problems a coherent whole, stressing that “We receive complaints next workshop will be with you, from Ubay, Bohol, more than whole day. (RNG) News head Charie include the Department of amazing how assertive citizens to their attention. This led to it is important for the growth about ABS-CBN and we but for now, this is just for the 600 kilometers distant from The morning is dedicated Villa and ABS-CBN reporters Foreign Affairs Overseas Ab- have become in actually ques- continuous engagement and of the country for people to pass it on. They like that older kids because of ‘Halalan,’” Manila, is one of the stories to a forum with representa- Jing Castañeda, Niña Corpuz sentee Voting Secretariat and tioning the candidates about harnessed the citizens’ latent continue working even after they are taken seriously and narrates BMPM head Inday Varona likes to hold up as an tives from ABS-CBN’s “Ha- and Israel Malasa have given Pulse Asia Inc., and corporate their platforms,” Varona notes talent toward better, broader, the elections. because they see that their Espina Varona. “One student example of the power of citizen lalan 2013” partners, such as workshops. TJ Manotoc, Tony sponsors Globe Telecom, STI when asked about how she sees deeper and more colorful “We’ve always said that criticism is taken in stride, said, ‘Bakit, Ma’am, election journalism. the Commission on Elections Velasquez, Atom Araullo, Jeff College, Universal Motors the landscape with less than a news coverage for ABS- elections should not only be they are more open and hon- lang ba ang Bayan?’ You should The real lesson, she points (Comelec), the Parish Pastoral Canoy and Chiara Sambrano Corporation and Solid Group month to go before the next CBN. clean, fair and peaceful, but est about the way things are,” have seen the looks on our out, is that the students did not Council for Responsible Voting have also helped out, because Inc. electoral exercise. “Citizen journalism was a also meaningful. In the long says Varona. reaction to the overwhelming run, we need people to be Her message to LopezLink Milestones influence of the power elite vigilant, to engage politicians readers: “Be a Bayan Patroller. and longest-running citizen elections, is cited by several CBN. ANC initially tweets Inday Espina Varona comes that controlled most of the and to track their progress We all have cell phones. It’s so journalism program award-giving bodies. The at past noon on November aboard as head of ABS- platforms for expression. The against their campaign prom- easy to take photos and videos. 2007 International Association of 23: “Vice mayor’s wife, CBN’s citizen journalism advent of social media meant ises.” Don’t just grumble in your car BMPM becomes Boto Mo, Business Communicators relatives, several journalists arm. Meanwhile, BMPM: cheap and autonomous plat- Admitting that some- or at the dinner table about the iPatrol Mo for the May 14 honors it with a Gold Quill abducted in Shariff Aguak, Ako ang Simula collects forms of expression. Anyone times, she still feels lost in the day’s events or what irritates legislative and local elections. Award of Excellence during Maguindanao…” 18,645 Twitter followers and who had the passion and tru- corporate maze that is ABS- you. It just takes 10 seconds Boto Patrollers inundate the group’s international 101,541 Facebook likes CBN, she tries to ignore to stop, snap a photo or record 2013 ly cared for their community BMPM with as many as 500 conference in New York now had the power to make that feeling and focuses on a video, and then upload to messages per day, increasing 2009 Twitter followers increase her work in BMPM, which Twitter. You see a smashup on 2005 a difference. Citizen journal- to one per minute by the ABS-CBN News Channel to 97,801, while Facebook ists are very vocal (about is- resonates with the activist the road, use technology to re- Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo time Election Day 2007 (ANC) is the first to break likes are at 260,502. In all, sues) and only a blind fool or in her who likes to be with port to the MMDA and tweet (BMPM) starts as a segment comes around the news of the Ampatuan BMPM: Tayo Na’s registered a hermit will not reexamine people, merging journal- it. There is now no excuse on “TV Patrol” called “Citi- 2008 massacre after a Bayan Bayan Patrollers total some ism with teaching ordinary for anyone not to serve their 2010 his or her position,” she ex- zen Patrol.” It is considered BMPM, which reverts to Patroller sends a photo of half a million, including plains. citizens how to hone their country.” the country’s pioneering Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo post- the crime scene to ABS- Journalist and columnist those based abroad  Lopezlink May 2013 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink May 2013 

KBPIP Update TANGGOL FAIZZA BY PHOTOS Nostalgia Ongoings On the shelf Those who cannot remember the KCh boosts alternative past are condemned to repeat it. “Off the —George Santayana An afternoon Ground” treated ‘Philippine Markets,’ Karla P. May 13, 1903 learning project the visitors to a Delgado of music, art poetry reading by PUBLISHED by the Centro Apolinario Mabini dies and literature Raymond John Escolar University, Philippine of cholera, contracted as a de Borja, Marlon Markets serves to preserve and result of an epidemic that at the Lopez Hacla and Franz capture the lively and vibrant rages in Manila, only three Museum Joel Libo-on, markets of the country with months and 17 days after his ON April 27, one of the gal- whose newest return from exile in Guam each having its own distinct May 1, 1913 leries of the Lopez Museum books, they day character. and Library was turned into a daze, Glossolalia Event volunteers from various Lopez Group companies While the text and pho- The Philippines celebrates concert venue where over 100 and Humigit- tographs take the readers to its first Labor Day with a guests braved the afternoon heat Kumulang, were launched dur- on April 27. labor congress another world, author Karla P. May 5, 1939 to indulge in classical music, ing the event. The whole-day workshop Delgado also makes accessible AFI managing director Gina Lopez and Sec. Rene Almendras contemporary art and literature. Soprano Elainne Marie Vibal was designed to help par- very useful information about Philippine Markets won in The National Assembly and unveil the marker that commemorates the public-private Celebrating the birth month serenaded the audience with ticipants explore how traumatic regional dishes broken down the Cookbook and Food Writ- approves the transfer of the partnership for the rehab of Estero de Paco of Levi Celerio, National Art- emotional renditions of “Ugoy experiences and daily struggles according to province or eth- ing category of the 2004 Na- University of the Philippines ist for Music and Literature, the ng Duyan” penned by Celerio can be transformed into learning nolinguistic groups. This book tional Book Awards. (P. Arago) from Manila to Diliman, event was organized in partner- and “Caro Mio Ben” by Giuseppe experiences. Quinto guided the expresses how the palengke, Members can now borrow Quezon City, appropriating ship with the nonprofit small press Giordani while accompanied by teachers as to possible materials P17,500 for the project Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (front row, left), KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista (3rd from left) Lopez, Almendras commemorate donation to where “nothing is pretentious Philippine Markets at the Lopez May 19, 1972 and daughter Margarita flank Virginia Galacio of Serving Neighbors Network. Also in photo are (2nd row, l-r) Bernie High Chair and the Orchestra of a small orchestra of music schol- and activities that they can do in and everything is real,” is the Museum Library. Call Ethel or Aldana, ABS-CBN Baguio station manager; Aldrin Estrada, SkyCable admin officer; Estela Leon-Cariño, DepEd ‘estero’ rehab the Filipino Youth (OFY). ars from the OFY. their classrooms, and tapped into Eduardo Quintero, 1971 The public-private partner- various projects as requested environmental president,” most sincere place to find what Paolo to inquire about the mem- Baguio schools division superintendent; Art Tiongan, ALS Education Program supervisor; and Atty. Augustin Laban, Afterwards, the visitors their emotions as their primary Constitutional Convention ship between the Office of the by different organizations. said Lopez. “And so we look the true culture is in any locality. bership program. DepEd Baguio assistant schools superintendent viewed Grounded, the current tool to create simple yet power- delegate for Leyte, reveals President and ABS-Founda- AFI-Kapit Bisig Para sa forward to when we can re- exhibition of the museum. (Paolo ful narratives. (P. Arago) that he had received a tion Inc. (AFI) was commem- Ilog Pasig’s P30M was distrib- ally finish this all at talagang TO reach sectors that do not ing System, KCFI initiated a “I believe that an educated and Arago) will hold a five-day travel writ- The workshop fee is P3,125. total of P11,150 on various have access to the formal educa- one-day activity that centered well-informed citizenry is the orated on April 12, 2013 as uted to the river rehabilitation sobrang maging maganda na ing and photography workshop For inquiries and reservations, call occasions from fellow AFI managing director Gina efforts. In particular, P10M ‘yong Paco Market and the Travel- tion system, Knowledge Chan- on the mini-relaunch of OM- foundation of a successful and ‘Dis/Grasya’ designed for young adults and Cristina Modrigo at 631-2417 or delegates who were acting nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) LALI and an outreach activity. flourishing democracy. It is Lopez and Cabinet Secretary went to dredging and riprap- esteros.” photography young professionals who want email [email protected]. as agents (From the Histori- launched in 2010 an alternative Implementers of the ALS with this resolute belief in edu- Rene Almendras unveiled a ping of Estero de Paco, P15M “…When the govern- transforms pain to explore the world and tell cal Calendar of the National learning project called Out- in Baguio were presented with cating the Filipino people that I commemorative marker along went to the rehabilitation of ment and the private sector into power workshop on people about their experience. The Lopez Memorial Museum Historical Commission, 1976; of-School Youth and Mature a gift consisting of KCH LITE continue to support OMLALI Estero de Paco. the Paco Market and P5M come together and work to- One of Grounded’s invited con- May 4, 11, 18, “Where I Go” will include an is at the ground floor, Benpres and the National Historical Learners Alternative Learning packages, teaching and learning program,” he said. In 2010, P30 million was went to BayaniJuan in Ca- gether, there’s really no limit temporary artists, Alma Quinto, orientation about travel writing, Building, Exchange Road corner Institute, 2006) Institute (OMLALI). tools that they can use in the Most out-of-school youth donated to AFI from the lauan, Laguna, the official re- to what can be done…,” said conducted the workshop “Dis/ 25, and June 1 writing exercises, photography Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- Source: Mercy Servida, head Thisyear , KCFI strengthens field. and adults are marginalized and President’s Social Fund (PSF) location site of KBPIP where Sec. Almendras, who rep- Grasya:” Transforming Narra- On May 4, 11, 18 and 25, and sessions, consultations and pre- seum days and hours are Mondays Soprano Elainne Marie Vibal with the librarian, Lopez Memorial OMLALI by kicking off the “OMLALI is another poor. Some have been forced to for the Environment. The PSF, more than a thousand former resented President Benigno sentations of the participants’ to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Orchestra of the Filipino Youth tives of Pain and Struggle into June 1, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Museum Library KCh for ALS Road Show in groundbreaking venture where drop out of school because of which is managed by the Pres- river dwellers were relocated. Aquino during the unveiling Power at the Lopez Museum the Lopez Museum and Library projects. a.m.-5 p.m. Baguio City on April 18, in the Lopez Group has commit- financial constraints, lack of idential Management Staff, “I love the President, he’s of the marker. (Faizza Tang- conjunction with the April 19 ted its resources to. I am happy adequate assistance and similar provides funding assistance to really, really good, the most gol) In Memoriam birthday celebration of Lopez that the program materialized circumstances. Prof. Felipe B. Alfonso served as vice a valued comrade-in-arms as Group chairman emeritus Os- and is now ready for takeoff,” Through OMLALI, KCFI chairman of Lopez Group Founda- “we fought our corporate bat- car M. Lopez (OML). said Rina Lopez Bautista, empowers them by providing YFC members help clean Pandacan ‘estero’ tion Inc. as well as Lopez Holdings tles and as we overcame adver- In cooperation with ABS- KCFI president and executive them access to quality alterna- Around 320 Youth for Christ Corporation director and EVP for sity. Through our wars,” added CBN Bayan Academy and the director. tive learning systems through (YFC) members joined the HR Development. He passed away Good-bye,By Dulce Festin-Baybay Mr. CSR OML in his speech during the Department of Education’s OML addressed the crowd multimedia learning packages. Estero de Pandacan cleanup on April 5, 2013, a week before he wake, “he was always a cheerful Bureau of Alternative Learn- with his inspirational message. (Marilou Consing) led by KBPIP at Brgy. 841 would have turned 76. performance management; and venue of the Asian Forum on member of the Lopez corporate consistent with our Lopez val- and calming presence, ever the in Pandacan, Manila. As WHAT word would best de- a succession of other HR-re- Corporate Social Responsibil- family. As explained by OML: ues.” gentleman.” part of YFC’s “Greeneration” scribe Felipe B. Alfonso? He lated subjects.” ity of which he was the prime “It may be that our group val- Gift for simplifying the Felipe Bacani Alfonso, 75, project, members pitched in was a professor, a corporate Effective communicator mover. ues, and our dedication to the complex left behind his ideas, his pas- Proceeds from Rajo 20 to help clean the Pandacan executive, a cool father, a pa- Lopez Group chairman But what Fil will be remem- service of the Filipino people, One reason the CSR com- sions, his advocacies, his values estuary, one of 47 that flow tient husband, a loyal friend, a Amb. Manuel M. Lopez bered for, most of all, was his resonated strongly with Fil. munity looked up to Fil was to those with whom he worked, into the Pasig River. Miko thoughtful classmate. (AMML), who considered Fil’s expertise on CSR initiatives. Certainly, his advocacy of because, in OML’s words again, particularly the CSR commu- Aliño, volunteer officer of However, most will say he expertise on various matters in- Civil society people would national development, social “he had the gift of being able nity. And for this, he will be re- to benefit LGFI projects KBPIP, said the cleanup is was first and foremost, a men- valuable, first met him in 1971, always seek him out for the justice and the responsibility to simplify what were complex membered as Mr. CSR. He will THE proceeds from a gala fash- anniversary of fashion design- Laurel, a great-grandson of part of a bigger rehabilitation tor. This was how his co-profes- “when he conducted a manage- latest trends regarding CSR. of corporations to society reso- and convoluted issues, and be terribly missed. (With info ion show marking a milestone er and entrepreneur Raymund Pres. Jose Laurel, heads several process planned for Estero de sors at the Asian Institute of ment workshop for Meralco at Fil would also bring to the nated strongly with us. articulate any problem so that from www.theaimblog. of one of the country’s most Joseph “Rajo” Laurel. It will enterprises, including Rajo Lau- Pandacan this year. (Christine Management (AIM) described the Pines Hotel in Baguio. He Philippines international ex- “If I were to liken myself to we could all clearly under- com and other talented designers will benefit be held at the ballroom of the rel Enterprises, Laurel et Ross Kaye Javier) him during the wake. This was quickly enjoyed the enthusiasm perts in this field to share their a skipper and helmsman of a stand what it was, and apply sources) the projects of Lopez Group Fairmont & Raffles Hotel, and House of Laurel. He ex- how his peers in the corporate and full participation of all of expertise. That was Fil. Always racing yacht, then Fil would at ourselves to looking for the Foundation Inc. (LGFI). Makati on May 19, which is emplifies the innovative spirit of world remember him. us, unlike many seminars which sharing. Always making sure times have been my navigator, right solutions.” Metrowear Icon: Rajo also the designer’s 42nd birth- the Filipino, extending his vision Remote ‘sitio’ gets gift of light And this was how Lopez can become boring and a waste his peers would be in sync with and at other times my tactician. Fil’s network was wide- Laurel 20 will mark the 20th day. of elegance across an expansive Group chairman emeritus Os- of time. He was an effective the latest on these topics. His guidance and counsel on ranging, both locally and Prof. Fil Alfonso fashion industry, from bridal and THE trek to Sitio Badang at “With the help of Adtel, According to Adtel assistant car M. Lopez (OML) spoke of communicator and respected HR Council mentor any number of corporate and abroad, in business, the aca- evening gowns to ready-to-wear the border of Ilocos Sur and La which identified and imple- vice president Japs Batara, “more him, when he said: “…In the the views and opinions of all As trainer and mentor, Fil social concerns was always deme and civil society. He Calendar clothing, shoes and accessories Union is long and bumpy and mented the project, we chose than just providing the families late 1990s, once he was through including those irrelevant and specialized in human behavior very well founded in law, for was generous in for his wide-ranging collections, includes riding a tricked-out jeep to give Sitio Badang the gift with a light source, the solar being president of AIM, we in even obnoxious ones.” In his let- in organization, general manage- after all, Fil was a very skilled sharing access BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training collaborations and social liveli- designed to cross shallow rivers. of light,” noted Reena Rosario, panels will improve their educa- the Lopez Group began to rely ter to Fil’s wife, Anna, AMML ment, and organizational devel- lawyer, something that most to his network. courses this month: hood advocacies. The sitio was chosen to SSI merchandise group man- tion and communication and on Fil for guidance and advice wrote that he could always opment and corporate citizen- people were unaware of, that And in the May 7-8, 14-15, 23-24, 29-30: Grassroots Entrepreneurship The proceeds from Me- receive Adtel solar home sys- ager. even provide entertainment.” over a diverse range of concerns count on her husband especially ship. In 1997, he was conferred aside from his business educa- close to 15 and Management trowear will go to the social tems through the “Bee a Gift In the project’s first phase, The second phase of “Bee and matters, including evolv- during challenging times. the Asian Regional and Training tion, he was also a graduate of years that May 9-10, 16-17: Strategic Planning and Management Series livelihood advocacies of LGFI, of Light” corporate social re- key areas in Sitio Badang, par- a Gift of Light” will involve ing dogma on how to manage He was generous with his Organization Asia Pacific HRD the Ateneo Law School. But Fil was May 21-22: Whole-Brain Approach to Customer Service in particular two communi- sponsibility (CSR) program of ticularly the church, school, ba- lighting the residents’ homes family-owned corporations for time and would answer any Award for Individual Achieve- they were also well grounded in with the May 23-24: Executive Coaching ties: Halad sa Guimaras, vic- Burt’s Bees, a US-based line of rangay hall and childcare center, and public areas. To raise mon- stability and longevity; matters question asked of him, whether ment in the field of human what was politically defensible, L o p e z May 28-29: Personal Finance tims of the 2006 oil spill, and personal care products distrib- were outfitted with Adtel solar ey for the project, P10 from of succession; corporate social he was walking to the elevator resources and training. This was in what was socially acceptable, Group, May 31: Service Level Agreement Formulation BayaniJuan, relocated settlers of uted at Beauty Bar by Stores systems. Adtel also donated a every purchase of a Burt’s Bees responsibility; the development on the way to a board meeting why Fil was also mentoring the and in what was considered he was For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan Academy reserves typhoon Ondoy and the Pasig Specialists Inc. (SSI) of the television set, DVD player and product was funneled into the of a corporate learning centre at the Benpres Building, or Lopez Group HR Council. sound management and gov- c o n - the right to change course dates. River cleanup project. Rustan Group. a sound system to the school. program. for the whole Lopez Group; in the halls of the conference Fil was considered a valued ernance. Most of all, they were sidered 10 Lopezlink May 2013 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink May 2013 11 At the f irst EJAP Wellness Fair Sudoku 1 Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! DO you have your cheat sheet for Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para May 13 yet? With the elections ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, on most everyone’s mind these Journos do it ‘the write way’ column at kahon. days, we decided to sit down with JOURNALISTS laughed and The Medical City, Dr. Balburias efits from the former. Emphasis Salon and Mas- journalist Inday Espina Varona to learned their way to good health noted that health does not refer Trinidad, one of the first sage and Nails, meanwhile, were find out what has been keeping Dear Rosie in the Economic Journalists only to physical fitness but also Laughter Yoga professors in the offerings of choice of those her and the half-a-million strong concerts that will be mounted by the ABS-CBN P.O., the Orchestra Association of the Philippines to the state of one’s mind, body the Philippines, trained under in the mood for some serious 2 Bayan Patrollers busy. of the Filipino Youth and the Opusfest delegates themselves. Check (EJAP) Wellness Fair: Doing and spirit. Laughter Yoga International pampering, while the photo Varona, head of ABS-CBN’s out page 5 for details. it the Write Way held at The He said that a person starts founder Dr. Madan Kataria in booth recorded the results for Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM) ooOoo Grove by Rockwell on April 27. life healthy, but eventually gain India in 2010. He guided the posterity. for almost three years now, regu- When is ‘The Voice’ going to start on ABS-CBN? Excited to see The Lopez Group orga- bad habits that, if not addressed, participants through the basics “Shoppingeras” checked larly crisscrosses the country with everyone’s teams, especially Lea’s and apl.de.ap’s!—Nick nized the fair for the members will result in him becoming of laughter yoga out the display of ABS- her team to hold citizen journal- According to ABS-CBN, “The Voice of the Philippines” is finally coming of EJAP, the organization of sickly. But, Dr. Balburias added, According to Trinidad, CBN Foundation Inc., ism workshops and to preach the to your TV screens this June. Follow the show’s official Twitter account, business reporters and editors it is possible for one to “go back laughing for 30 minutes has which offered products importance of exposing election- @TheVoiceABSCBN, for up-to-the-minute news on the looming show- from Manila’s broadsheets, as to a state of health.” the same effect on the body as from the indigenous peo- related problems. But more than down among Team Sarah, Team Bamboo, Team Lea and Team apl.de.ap! well as their family members. He also shared the three a 30-minute heavy workout. ples of Brooke’s Point and that, Varona stresses, we must use ooOoo After INAEC president and laws of wellness: most diseases However, he added, the action the BayaniJuan relocatees, our vote to help our communities Kudos to the Lopez Museum for its somewhat international ex- First Philippine Holdings Cor- are preventable; lifestyle change must emanate from the belly. while the more sporty and those who do not have access to social media, which is exactly hibit. Does the membership allow free entry to the exhibitions? poration (FPH) VP for Corpo- is the most effective prevention; “If it’s not from the belly, it’s ones flocked to Athlete’s what several groups of Bayan Patrollers did recently. Find out how How do we join? rate Communications Benjamin and lifestyle changes should be not scientific,” he stressed. Foot and its Fit Print gait they pulled it off in our cover feature this month. Yes, the P1,500 annual fee entitles museum members free access R. Lopez welcomed guests to lifelong. After having their fill of the analysis system. May, of course, is the birth month of our Lopez Group chair- to exhibitions. Call Ethel Villafranca or Paolo Arago at 631-2417 or the event, Dr. Rolando Balburias Laughter yoga South Beach diet-friendly lunch, To cap the man. Happy birthday, Amb. Manuel M. Lopez! 631-2425 for more info on the requirements and benefits. talked about understanding lab Meanwhile, Paolo Trinidad everyone made the rounds of the wellness- Meanwhile, this is also the month when most of the listed com- ooOoo results, anger/stress management of Pinoy Laughter Yoga noted booths. There were eye checkups filled day, panies in the Group hold their annual stockholders’ meetings. ABS- Thank you for the story on the OML Center. I’ve been wondering and weight management. that the body can’t distinguish courtesy of Asian Eye, flu vac- everyone CBN already had its meeting last month, and it was an upbeat, happy what the foundation has been up to since it was established last year.  The director of the Center cines from Unilab, and product sweated it out in a Very Easy affair, if you’ve read the stories. Look out for more reports as the rest fake laughter from real laugh-  Hope to read more about them in LopezLink!—Zey for Wellness and Aesthetics at demos from SkyCable. Zumba and hip- Easy ter, but nevertheless still ben-  Medium of the seven companies hold their meetings in the next four weeks. ooOoo hop class courtesy of  Hard If your mom and other family members are into orchestral Is the Rajo fashion show open to the public? How much are the Rockwell Club. music but have not been able to catch today’s “talk of the town” tickets? Thanks!—Florence Laser cataract surgery: Quick, precise Prizes were raf- orchestra, then take them to Power Plant Mall on Mother’s Day Yes, it is. Tickets are available at the Lopez Group Foundation Inc. of- fled off every hour, Answer to April puzzle for a concert called Feel Harmonic. On that day, ABS-CBN Phil- fice, Benpres Building. Call Mitos Santisteban at 490-0779. You may also and bladeless for maximum results including a Ma- 5 6 harmonic Orchestra (ABS-CBN P.O.) will be at the Concourse get tickets at the Fairmont & Raffles Hotel on the day of the show itself. By Charizze Henson and Audrey Phylicia Trinidad Solution, tips and hiwagang Black computer program Level, while another group called Manila String Machine will ooOoo Box and available at take care of the music over at the Lopez Strip. In addition to Feel Congrats to Lopez Holdings Corporation on the very successful TAKING cataract surgeries to Technolas. The VICTUS femto- benefits such as added comfort SkyCable www.sudoku.com Harmonic, the mall has lined up a gift fair so Mom can cap her day EJAP wellness fair! Was pleasantly surprised by the turnout con- new heights, Asian Eye Institute second laser is uniquely designed during the actual surgery, faster subscrip- by picking out the gift she wants. sidering it was held early on a Saturday morning. Looking forward introduces the VICTUS femto- to ensure higher level of precision healing since less energy is tions, movie Eats Also, check out the other happenings in the Group this month: to the next one!—JN second laser cataract surgery. and comfort by making it easier needed to remove the cataract, passes from the Lopez Museum’s travel writing/photography workshop, the Patients can now to remove the cataract before and better visual outcome due Rockwell, Metrowear-Rajo Laurel fundraiser for Lopez Group Foundation If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- choose to undergo replacing it with an artificial lens. to more stable positioning of first aid kits Inc.’s projects, and a lot more. bladeless cataract The whole surgery takes only the artificial lens in the eye. actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, from Lo- Let’s not forget the gathering of international classical musi- please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ surgery using the 15-20 minutes and does not Asian Eye Institute is the pez Group cians, young and old, Filipino or otherwise, in the Eugenio VICTUS fem- require hospital confinement. only eye care facility in the 8 benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or Foundation Lopez Center edition of the Opusfest. The music camp fan on Facebook. tosecond laser This means that you Philippines that has the VIC- Inc., bags has something for non-musicians as well, by way of the by Bausch can go home on TUS femtosecond laser, which and pouches from ABS-CBN, + Lomb the same day as can be used in both cataract and iPads from Lopez Holdings, your procedure. and LASIK surgeries. FPH and First Gen. W i t h Asian Eye Institute is at Phin- 1. Cedie Lopez Vargas and son laser-assisted ma Plaza, Rockwell Center, with Martin; 2. Benjamin R. Lopez; 3. c a t a r a c t satellite clinics in Trinoma, QC Trying out Zumba; 4. Paolo Trinidad; surgery, you and SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. 5. Dr. Rolando Balburias; 6. ABS- 9 get to enjoy For more info, call 898-2020. CBN’s Bong Osorio with Mahiwagang 10 Chill out fare Black Box winner Cris Laraño; 7. I T ’ S pines exported millions of liters of this drink du jour to the US in outside, “your blood circulation increases, you SKYcable Boracay Weekend a blast! EJAP’s Miguel Camus; 8. The Lopez so hot the last few years. start sweating and once your moisture has Group Corp. Comm. crew; 9. A Sports & Wellness that the even our Vegetables. Now there’s an even more pressing to eat your evaporated, you’ve cooled off.” SKYathon 2013, now on its The company donated Foundation Inc. to help keep reporter gets a flu shot; 10. The AFI calendar standbys—cold drinks, ice cream and halo-halo—hardly make a veggies, if you ever needed one. Leafy greens, tomatoes and cu- So go ahead, have your fill of gingery and fourth year, was held at the Epic the proceeds from SKYcable the island in its beautiful state. team led by Ana Junio (leftmost); MAY dent in the great wall of heat that is the summer of 2013. Sure, cumbers top the list of high-water content veggies. Put them peppery treats at the nearest Thai or Indian Beach front in Boracay on April Boracay Weekend to Boracay (Susan Ortiz) 11. PhilStar’s Donna Gatdula gets 11 11: Color Dash, 5K loop they’re welcome treats but the cooling effect dissipates faster than together in a salad or a cold soup, or consume them sliced and resto. 13. This is an annual event spear- pampered (BGC), 6am. Fee: P650. an ice cube dropped into the mouth of a volcano. Time to check chilled. Water. If all else fails, there’s always Adam’s headed by SKYcable in coopera- Contact Kaye Rey, 0917- out the kitchen for some alternative sources of cool—and no, we Spicy food. Eat spicy food, perspire; perspiration evaporates, ale or “Nawasa juice.” Drinking it ice-cold might tion with partners and sponsors Balfour’s De Lima completes Mayon ultra 5285293 don’t recommend putting your head in the fridge. cooling your body. That’s the simple explanation seem the logical choice, but room temperature water is actually 19: Pace UP Fun Run, to help clean up the island. marathon First Balfour’s Macky de Fruits. Many of us consider melons the ultimate for why people in hotter regions, including more easily absorbed by the body. Thisyear’ s event, to date, had Lima finished the 2013 Mayon 360 ultra 3K/5K/10K/15K (UP Dili- summer fruits, especially because we remember a time Southeast Asia, are big on fiery fare. Jazz it up with herbs and fruit or vegetable slices for variety. the biggest number participants marathon in 14:56, placing 167th. Due man), 5am. Fee: P450-P650. when, along with other treats like camachile, sineguelas According to The Huffington But do remember that there’s a danger of being over- with 400 registered runners to the punishing heat, only 193 runners Contact Miggy Camacho, and duhat, these were to be had only during the hottest Post, eating or drinking something hydrated, especially if you have heart, who ran the stretch of 5K and out of 210 completed the April 6 race, 0926-6895956 25: Amazing Pinoy: Leg 1, months of the year. Watermelons and cantaloupes cold does not have the liver or kidney problems. 10K. Winners in the different whose 15-hour cutoff time the organizers are said to be the best “cool down food” because of desired effect because Pace yourself by 3K/5K/10K (BGC), 4:45am. categories received loot bags had extended to 16 hours. The head their high water content. the body’s “internal drinking eight Fee: P600-P800. Register at from sponsors and cash prizes of First Balfour’s Treasury department Citrus such as oranges, pomelo, lemons and temperature is cooled too ounces of was propelled by “helper’s high,” the www.amazingpinoyrun.com courtesy of SKYcable. 26: XTERRA Mud Run, calamansi are also good for cooling. Eat as is or rapidly.” As a result, your sys- water every knowledge that he would be emailing SKYcable also sponsored two extract the juice for a refreshing drink. You could tem makes up for it by raising hour. Lastly, good news to his supporters who pledged 5K/10K (Filinvest, Ala- parties held at Epic Bar in Bora- also slice some fruits and store these in the freezer your temperature, making you avoid alco- cay’s Station 2. Twenty-five SKY- a financial amount for his personal bang), 5:30am. Fee: P500- P800. Register at www. for an instant cool fix. feel even hotter. hol—whatever cable employees flew in for the fundraising project; De Lima’s chosen SKYathon 2013 kicks off with 400 runners beneficiary was an orphanage in Iriga. xterraphil.com Buko juice, known to the world as “coco water,” is Spicy food has the opposite they say, it won’t weekend to support the events. also an excellent bet. Ninety-five percent water and rich effect—by raising your internal cool you down in Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline in potassium and antioxidants, there’s a reason the Philip- temperature to match the temperature this heat. 12 Lopezlink May 2013

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and present sit down with Metro, with their muses wearing their garden section, see how a small pocket garden was transformed standout pieces. Additionally, Kenneth Cobonpue shares his jour- into a display of abundant greenery and collector’s objects. ney as an international designer, and Rajo Laurel gives us a peek into his preparations for the Samsung Metrowear Icon gala. ‘Ser Chief’ and more in ‘FOOD’ lists best grill grub ‘StarStudio’ Richard Yap takes center stage in StarStudio’s first 16-page “Ex- Bite into grilled perfection with delectable dishes created by chef clusive Fan Special.” StarStudio spends a whole day with “Ser Ed Bugia of Pino. We’ve prepared Chief ” and discovers what his favorite things are, his fitness se- our Best Grill Grub, a special fea- crets, what makes him kilig, and more! StarStudio also throws the ture on top picks for steaks, ribs, spotlight on the 18th birthday party of Julia Montes, and three beers, burritos, burgers, wings and big showbiz stories: the Kris and James drama, the Heart-Chiz other awesome food finds and plac- standoff against her parents, and the John-Jason fracas. es. Don’t miss our “Entertaining” feature on camping gone gourmet, and for our monthly food tour, we Armored rediscover old favorites and check Avenger back out exciting new places in Baguio. in action Iron Man is back—in a special Design tips in collectible magazine! Iron Man ‘Metro Home’ 3: The Official Movie Magazine From measuring for interior design features an original comic strip, projects; décor solutions; updating quizzes and a special back-to-back Celebrate 24 stylish years a bathroom; how to incorporate el- poster! From the characters to the ements for a contemporary look in locations, get an exclusive behind- with ‘Metro’ the garden; and kitchen makeovers, the-scene perspective on the hot- Kim Chiu shows that one can put on a summer outfit and still Metro Home and Entertaining is test movie this summer! look sophisticated as she dons this season’s hottest. Manila’s most packed with design tips and solu- Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- beautiful share their favorite beauty regimens, while in another tions. Read about this year’s ban- stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- Metro first, we pay homage to 24 of the country’s most iconic ner exhibits on Philippine art and droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. models. Twenty-four of Metro’s most memorable milestones culture in France and the Lopez The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac are also featured in this issue. Plus, Metrowear Icons of the past Museum exhibit Grounded. In the users can access Zinio at zinio.com. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Katherine Sarena Lim Mommy matters LET Mom sit back, relax and leave her credit card at home. Tell Grace Park her the Mother’s Day treats and trinkets at Power Plant Mall are Margarita Fores has another ex- on you! citing project, Grace Park. The farm-to-table concept of the Feel Harmonic: A Mother’s Day Concert restaurant was inspired by Power Plant Mall is providing an avenue for families to gather similar establishments in and spend Mother’s Day in a very special way. the US. One will real- On May 12, Mother’s Day itself, there will be concerts in differ- ize that organic, healthy ent areas around the mall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. food does not have to Be serenaded by the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orches- be bland—it can also tra, led by music director Gerard Salonga, at the Con- taste very good! Diners course Level. Lopez Strip will also host a live perfor- will surely enjoy the great mance, this time by the Manila String Machine. ambiance brought by the Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez There will be a gift fair at the South Court starting unique interiors of the place. Executive Editor Rosan Cruz May 6. Establishments such as Fruits in Bloom, Rustan’s Visit Grace Park at One Rock- Flower Shop, Holland Tulips, Versace Fragranc- well, Rockwell Drive. Contributing Editors es and Thomas Sabo will be there. A car display Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) will also be held by BMW at the North ‘Fast & Furious 6’ Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Red Samar (Bayan) Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) Court. Dominic Toretto and his crew may Cherry Pineda (ABS-CBN Publishing) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) now be millionaires, but they are Ross Hamo (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Thomas Sabo still faced with a problem—their Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Find a variety of uniquely crafted criminal record prohibits them charms in Thomas Sabo’s Charm Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing from going back home. Agent Club collection made of materials Hobbs offers them a deal: if they can LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group such as 925 sterling silver, zirconia, help him bring down a group of mer- 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City stainless steel and ceramic. The brand cenary drivers, they will be granted their Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 also has its own line of watches and jewelry. freedom. It would be the perfect deal For feedback, email [email protected] Visit Thomas Sabo at the R2 Level for special d i s - only if it does not entail going against of Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph counts and promos on selected items for a limited one of their former members and friends. Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph period this May! Watch “Fast & Furious 6” at the Power Plant Cinemas starting May 24. For inquiries, call 898-1440 to 41.