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Comptrollers at Powerhouse PICPA confab …pagepicks 12 …page 2 in Japan ‘Hawak Kamay’ this July…page 4  Lopezlink July 2014 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink July 2014  Lopez Holdings investees moving Dispatch from Japan toward sustainable growth AMML leads celebration of Independence Day Reyes named UP THE Philippine embassy in LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- applications like iWant TV subsidiaries, Rockwell Land Japan, in cooperation with the tion investees are well on the and iWant Stars. We expect Corporation and First Philip- Philippine Assistance Group way to achieving their strategic them to reach break-even point pine Industrial Park, are also in distinguished alum (PAG) representing the Fili- objectives to grow their respec- by next year,” he said. expansion mode. pino community, celebrated ABS-CBN Integrated News writer of “The World Tonight,” tive portfolios in a sustainable Lopez Holdings invested “To use a favorite analogy of the 116th Independence Day and Current Affairs head Ging and director for news produc- manner. Lopez Holdings owns over P1.5 billion in ABS- the FPH chairman (Federico with a National Day Recep- 46% of First Philippine Hold- CBN in 2013, together with a R. Lopez), FPH has the right Reyes was recognized by her tion before becoming North Rockwell Land opens tion and the “Damo nga Sal- ings Corporation (FPH) and strategic partner (The Capital people on the right bus going in alma mater, the University America News bureau chief. amat” thanksgiving concert holds a 56% economic interest Group) which invested P2.5B, the right direction. They are very of the Philippines, during an She has headed ABS-CBN’s in ABS-CBN Corporation. to launch ABS-CBNmobile’s clear on their objectives and are Aruga serviced apartments in Arakawa, Tokyo to express awarding ceremony held re- News and Current Affairs Di- At its annual meeting on commercial operations, as well aware of the risks and challenges appreciation to the Filipinos cently. vision since 2010. June 16, Lopez Holdings presi- as roll out its digital TV ser- along the way,” said Tirona. ROCKWELL Land Corpora- guests, Padilla added. There were a lot of inquiries for and Japanese who helped the Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez (right) and Minister The University of the Phil- The rest of the awardees in- dent Salvador G. Tirona told vice once implementing rules The core investments of tion has opened Aruga Serviced The venture, which is being weekly, monthly accommoda- victims of last year’s typhoon of the Environment Nobuteru Ishihara toast ippines Alumni Association clude Ivan Henares for culture Philippines-Japan relations shareholders the company is con- are published. Lopez Holdings are in media Apartments, its maiden venture undertaken through subsidiary tions,” Almodiel said. Yolanda. (UPAA) Distinguished Alum- and the arts, Dr. Alfredo Ma- vinced ABS-CBN will be able to Meanwhile, the energy units and communications through into the hospitality business. Rockwell Hotels & Leisure Prices for a unit at Aruga In his message to the au- ni Awards, which recognizes har Lagmay for disaster miti- achieve its targets in executing its under FPH are improving ef- ABS-CBN and in sustainable Aruga, located at Edades Management Corporation, is start at P7,000. dience before the start of the typhoon and faith in their tal- guests, including the ASEAN individuals for their outstand- gation, Rep. Isagani Amatong digital convergence strategy. ficiencies and getting more energy development, infra- Tower and Garden Villas, offers part of Rockwell’s bid to grow In-room features include concert, Ambassador Manuel ent, they left Tacloban with diplomatic corps, Japanese ing achievements in their re- for good governance, Solicitor “ABS-CBNmobile is gain- power plants back online after structure, property develop- 114 studio, one-bedroom and its recurring income from a mix a fully equipped kitchen, au- M. Lopez (AMML) said other members of their family parliamentarians, Foreign spective fields, was held at the General Francis Jardeleza for ing traction with its chosen being hounded by untoward ment and green manufacturing two-bedroom units catering to of retail, office and hospitality diovisual equipment, HDTV, the story of Tacloban’s REO to try their luck in Manila. Ministry officials, Japanese UP Diliman campus. law and judiciary and Amb. markets because of its highly incidents in 2013, including a through FPH. (Carla Paras- the perceived growing market segments. The goal is to attain electronic safe, electronic key Brothers is one of inspiration, Also appearing at the con- businessmen and leaders of Reyes was honored for Virgilio Reyes for public ser- desired exclusive content using fire and a typhoon. Its property Sison) of businessmen, professionals a 65%-35% mix of residential card access and housekeeping proving that despite the trag- cert were the Filcom Chorale, Filipino organizations. her work in the field of com- vice, among many others. and travelers seeking temporary development to commercial Integrated News and Current services. The two-bedroom edies and adversities in the Japanese-Filipino actress Sayaka Nobuteru Ishihara, Min- munication, along with Prof. Department of Science and residence close to the Makati portfolio by 2016. Affairs head Ging Reyes units also have a maid’s/utility life of the Leyteños, there is Akimoto and jazz singer Chari- ister of the Environment, Yvonne Chua and Dr. Susanah Technology Sec. Mario Mon- Central Business District. Rockwell plans to develop room. EDC reactivates Bacman unit always hope. to, who also chairs the Tokyo conveyed the greetings of the Lily Mendoza. tejo was named most distin- Distinguished service “The Aruga Serviced three more Aruga properties However, until August The members of the REO Manila Jazz and Arts Festival. Japanese government and of- Apartments at Edades will be over the next five years. Reyes, who obtained a BA guished alumnus by the UPAA awardees, meanwhile, include ENERGY Development Cor- fully completed its reliability EDC said that the tar- 31, 2014, clients may avail of Brothers were left homeless Following the concert, fered a toast for the further the first of Rockwell’s several According to Ellen Almo- Broadcast Communication for 2014, while Dr. Manuel Dr. Mimosa Cortez-Ocampo, poration (EDC) has recom- runs and is delivering electric- geted delivery dates of the Aruga’s special introductory by Yolanda. With only the AMML hosted the National enhancement of Philippines- missioned the second of its two ity into the grid. brand-new turbine rotor and ventures into hotel and leisure, diel, Rockwell Land senior rates starting at P6,000. Inclu- degree from UP, joined ABS- Alba, Engr. Claudio Altura Dr. Eric Talens and the UP clothes on their back, the Day reception at the Sun Pearl Japan relations. (Excerpted Bacman geothermal plants It, however, remains subject diaphragms from Toshiba for which we plan to expand to dif- vice president for Finance and sions are a set breakfast for two CBN in 1986. She rose from and Dr. Jesusa Bagan-Lara Singing Ambassadors founded guitars they saved from the Arakawa attended by some 300 from tokyo.philembassy.net) after a shutdown lasting more to close monitoring and/or to both Bacman units are still by ferent locations in the country,” Accounting and chief finance at The Rockwell Club, WIFI, production assistant for News, were given lifetime achieve- and conducted by Prof. Ed- than a year. additional tests, the company the last quarter of 2014 for the said Nestor J. Padilla, president officer, around half a billion of and access to a state-of-the-art executive producer and head ment awards. gardo Manguiat. (Kane Choa) The 55-megawatt Bacman added. first unit and the first quarter and chief executive officer of the company’s estimated P10 gym facility, swimming pool Promos & offers Unit 2 was shut down in early Unit 1 was recommissioned of 2015 for the second unit. Rockwell Land. billion capital expenditure for and a host of other sports and 2013 due to a technical problem. in February after being shut The 150-MW Bacman Aruga, a Filipino word that the year will be allocated for the recreational facilities as well as SKYcable Select In a disclosure to the Phil- down late last year after hair- complex is located in the means “nurture,” embodies Aruga project. the spa and wellness center. Osorio, Choa lead ippine Stock Exchange, EDC line cracks were spotted in its towns of Bacon, Sorsogon and Rockwell’s goal of delivering “We saw the demand for For more info, call 818-0000 exclusive: beIN said that the unit has success- turbine blades. Manito, Albay. genuine Filipino service to short-term accommodations. or visit arugabyrockwell.com. Sports HD Pack communicators’ groups For P500 a month, enjoy exclusive THE Corporate Communi- tegrated Corporate Commu- access to top football and other cations Department of ABS- nications, was just inducted sporting events with the three- CBN now has two association president of the International channel beIN Sports HD Pack Comptrollers’ Circle joins PICPA intl’l confab in Tokyo presidents among its ranks. Association of Business available only through SKYcable Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Communicators (IABC). “KONNICHIWA minna-san!” states. He believes that the ners at the official residence Select. Delight in over 4,876 spokesperson, is currently Lopez Holdings SVP for or “Hello, everybody!” was the Philippines has the potential of Philippine ambassadors to hours of football action on beIN president of the Public Rela- Corporate Communications greeting of the Lopez Group to become a top 20 global Japan in Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku Sport 1, while on beIN Sport 2, Comptrollers’ Circle del- economy by 2050 if proper and which is also the only national catch over 812 hours of diverse tions Society of the Philip- Rosan Cruz, meanwhile, is a sports content plus live coverage pines and Kane Choa, officer member of the IABC board egates to all the participants purposive action is taken now. historical landmark outside the PRSP president Bong Osorio and IABC president Kane Choa of the Philippine Institute AMML added that PIC- Philippines. In addition, the of top football leagues. Finally, in charge of ABS-CBN In- of trustees. of Certified Public Accoun- PA members are recognized Lopez Group delegates and beIN Sport 3 is dedicated to the tants (PICPA) Metro Manila leaders who can significantly PICPA officials were warmly Barclays Premier League. Region’s 11th International contribute to inclusive growth welcomed by the Philippine Conference held in Tokyo, and sustainable progress for embassy in Roppongi Minato- Make life easy with O Shopping First Balfour joins Philconstruct Visayas Discover a new retail experience through O Shopping’s friendly Japan in May. the Philippines and their fel- ku during their official courtesy customer service and products delivered right on your doorstep. FIRST Balfour was among construction and other related Lopez Group chairman low Filipinos. He encouraged call on AMML. All you need to do is watch TV, call to order the item and trans- the 200 companies that par- industries. Ambassador Manuel M. Lo- and challenged the account- Lopez Group Comp- AMML (center) with the Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle delegates at the Japan convention act either via COD, credit card or debit card. O Shopping airs ticipated in the recent 5th The 3,700-square meter pez (AMML) was the guest of ing professionals to step up to trollers’ Circle delegates 24 hours exclusively via SKYcable and offers a wide range of Philconstruct Visayas 2014 exhibition space drew over honor and the keynote address fulfill their role in the chang- included Group comptroller items, from household, sports, leisure, beauty, cosmetics, fash- held at the Waterfront Cebu 8,000 trade visitors from dif- speaker of the international ing landscape. Mon Pagdagdagan (First ion and accessories to products with innovative functions. City Hotel and Casino. ferent areas of the Queen City convention. Various technical sessions Philippine Holdings Corp.), Organized by Philconstruct of the South and neighboring AMML’s speech centered were presented by the execu- Marvi Marcelino (Lopez Destiny Cable adds Lifetime on the conference theme, “The tives of the Japanese Institute Holdings), Jingle Hernandez With the addition of female-focused entertainment destina- Events, Exhibitions and Con- provinces. Philippines: Rising to Global of Certified Public Accoun- (Lopez Inc.), Vicky Martinez tion Lifetime Channel to the analog and digital channel line- ferences Corporation and the Meanwhile, as part of the Growth, Challenges and Op- tants and the officers of the (FPH), Lanie Caimol (Lopez ups of Destiny Cable, replacing BIO, subscribers now have 92 Cebu Contractors Association series of activities planned portunities.” He emphasized big four accounting firms, Holdings), Aldrin Cerrado channels to choose from, including recently added channels Inc. together with the Philip- to celebrate its 45 years in that globalizing economies PricewaterhouseCoopers, (ABS-CBN), Benito Japitana E!, Asian Food Channel and RTL-CBS Entertainment. All pine Constructors Association the industry, First Balfour facilitate the free flow of Ernst & Young ShinNihon, (Rockwell Land), Lucy Lan- these for only P550 a month! Subscribers can also customize Inc. and the Philippine Society will also be joining Philcon- services. The journey toward Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu dayan (INAEC) and Jei-Jei their cable TV subscription by adding standard-definition or of Ventilating, Air Condition- struct Mindanao in Davao the ASEAN economic com- and KPMG AZSA LLC. Gertes (Third Generation high-definition channels to their basic plan. ing and Refrigerating Engi- City in September and the munity, he said, poses various Before the conference, Holdings and PICPA 11th For more info, call 381-0000 (Metro Manila, CAMANAVA Corporate Communications head Vicente de Lima II discusses First neers, the exhibit featured the main Philconstruct exhibit in challenges and opportunities AMML and his spouse Mari- International Conference- and Rizal) or visit www.mysky.com.ph (SKYcable); and 418- Balfour’s nationwide footprint to students who visited the company’s latest products, equipment, Manila in November. (Dolly and necessitates the operation- tess L. Lopez hosted a dinner Program chairman). Doumo 0000 or www.destinycable.com.ph (Destiny Cable). booth in Philconstruct technologies and services in Pasia) AMML and spouse Maritess L. Lopez with Comptrollers’ Circle delegates, PICPA executives, SGV partners and alization of mutual recognition for the Lopez Group delegates, arigatou gozaimasu! Thank you Philippine Embassy officers at the ambassador’s official residence agreements between member PICPA officers and SGV part- very much! (Jei-Jei Gertes) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink July 2014 Councils Lopezlink July 2014  couch potato treats HR Council Creative Comm head Labayen ABS-CBN wins int’l Gold Quill for restoring Pinoy ABS-CBN University is now open! film classics ABS-CBN Corporation’s campaign to restore classic Filipino films and reintroduce them to the current generation won an Award of Excellence gets lifetime achievement award and when to follow. They are at the international Gold Quill Awards 2014. Leo Katigbak, ABS-CBN head of very different from the typi- Content Management Group, Film Archives and Special Projects, received the ROBERT Labayen, head of Labayen is the creative song “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” content that have inspired count- cal Type A leaders who always award from the International Association of Business Communicators during ABS-CBN Creative Com- genius behind ABS-CBN’s sung by Angeline Quinto. less Filipinos. need to be the one in control. the IABC Gold Quill Awards Gala in Toronto, Canada. Thus far ABS-CBN Film munications, was rec- station IDs (SIDs), includ- “Instead of talking about how Labayen, who spent 22 years of And ABS-CBN University will Archives has restored “Himala” in partnership with Central Digital Labs, as ognized by the Creative ing the 2009 Christmas good ABS-CBN is, we talk about his career in advertising, collabo- be a way to identify and develop well as “Oro, Plata, Mata” and “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” Guild of the Philippines SID “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng how good the Filipino is. That’s rated on such memorable ad cam- emergent leaders,” said EL3 in Prior to winning the Gold Quill, ABS-CBN’s restoration of “Himala” also with its prestigious Lifetime Pasko” that sparked hope in what I usually tell my team. I ex- paigns as “I Love You, Sabado” for a his speech at the launch event won a Philippine Quill Award, the international award’s local counterpart Achievement Award the hearts of Filipinos plain to them that our job is not local fast food chain and the “Do- held at the Dolphy Theater. given by IABC Philippines, and an Anvil Award given by the Public Relations for his outstanding after the onslaught a ‘pampapogi.’ Our works should nut, bai” ad for the 16th Philippine Santos-Concio meanwhile Society of the Philippines. (K. Choa) ‘Pure Love’ will make works and signifi- of typhoon Ondoy. touch Filipinos lives and give them Advertising Congress in 1999. assured the future students of you want to love more cant contributions Another pop- hope,” Labayen said. He accepted the Creative Guild of ABS-CBN University: “You “Pure Love,” a local adaptation of the Korean TV to the Philippine ular work of La- Since he joined ABS-CBN in the Philippines’ Lifetime Achieve- will not be treated like high series “49 Days,” tells the story of rich girl Diane SKY has ‘best Employees’ Day ever!’ advertising in- bayen is the Choose 2004, Labayen has led his team in ment Award during the 2014 Ad school or college students whose By Dimpy Jazmines (Alex Gonzaga) and Ysabel (Yen Santos), who is dustry. Philippines theme producing SIDs and other video Summit in Subic. (Kane Choa) all actions will be judged. Let us mourning her boyfriend’s death. Their fates be- ABS-CBN chairman and ABS-CBN University president Eugenio take the example of the advance NEARLY a thousand employ- as the best team in cheering. After this successful event, come entwined following an accident, when a co- Lopez III (center) cuts the ribbon to signify the opening of ABS-CBN management programs of the ees from SKY’s Mega Ma- Meanwhile, Karen Atienza of everyone now refers to the matose Diane discovers through the “Scheduler” Why Piolo is excited about ‘Hawak Kamay’ More fun University with the assistance of ABS-CBN president Charo Santos- graduate schools, where we are nila and South Luzon offices the Yellow Team was the best 2014 SKY Employees’ Day as that she will be given a second chance at life upon Concio and ABS-CBN University head Gabriel Orendain all equal, there’s no boss, no sub- trooped to the Ynares Sports muse. the “best Employees’ Day ever!” ALTHOUGH he has done a completing a special task. “Pure Love,” which ordinate, we are all students.” Arena in Pasig City to partici- number of television shows in the treats for also features Arron Villaflor, Arjo Atayde, Joseph CLASSES have formally Academy headed by Raffy University head Gabriel pate in the company’s Employ- past, Piolo Pascual said he is still Marco, Matt Evans, Yam Concepcion and Anna opened at the new ABS-CBN Aguado and Liberal Studies Orendain said that the teaching ees’ Day event on June 6. very excited about his upcoming OFs on ‘TFC Luna, premieres this July 7 before “TV Patrol” on University, a corporate learning Academy headed by Fr. Tito technique of ABS-CBN Uni- The day’s theme was “Wow family soap, “Hawak Kamay.” ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. (Aaron Domingo) environment that aims to em- Caluag. versity will be based on a 70-20- ‘Em, Win ‘Em.” This message In an interview with ABS-CBN Connect’ power ABS-CBN employees These academies will pro- 10 learning philosophy—70% moved the employees to always News, Pascual said the new ABS- IN celebration of its seventh to be more competitive in their vide employees with practical action-based, 20% partnership find opportunities to deliver CBN series will focus more on the Return to Paris year and in line with TFC’s respective fields. knowledge, business knowledge, with mentors and coaches and “wow at saya” to customers even Kim Jung-eun re- family. 20th anniversary, “TFC Connect” ABS-CBN University is managing of competencies, and 10% formal classroom training. as they played games together. turns as Vivian “Filipinos are very family ori- delivers more fun treats and ex- composed of six academies: task-oriented education. He added that 21 courses will The various divisions, de- in the come- ented so I believe na makaka-re- citing surprises for kapamilya the Moving Images Academy ABS-CBN chairman and be delivered in 2014 across the partments and areas were back of “Lov- late ang maraming pamilya. Para The overall champions, the Blue Team abroad and their families in the headed by ABS-CBN presi- ABS-CBN University presi- six academies. In 2015, 11 more divided into six color-teams ers in Paris” on sa mga Pilipino talaga ito,” he L-R: Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado and Andrea Brilliantes Philippines. dent Charo Santos-Concio, dent Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) courses will be added. which tried to outdo each ABS-CBN. said. Hosted by Dimples Romana, Leadership Academy headed stressed the importance of Details for the enrollment other in fun games, a cheering SKY holds product blitzes for employees Relive the Piolo plays the role of Gin, a Zaijian Jaranilla and Yesha Camile) “Hawak Kamay” is the third ma- the rebirth of “TFC Connect” by Mark Nepomuceno, Digi- emergent leadership as ABS- process for each course can be competition and even a best love story frustrated singer who is left by his without parents. jor project of Piolo and Iza togeth- ORGANIZED by SKY’s Mar- tomers and become ambassadors welcomes segments such as tal Academy headed by Don- CBN moves into a digital en- accessed on the official -web muse contest. of Vivian girlfriend (Nikki Gil) for a job on Gin gets the help of Bianca (Iza er, after the films “Milan” (2004) keting and HROD teams, the of the company’s services. “MissMo,” featuring a family ald Lim, Journalism Academy vironment. site of ABS-CBN University For the games, the Blue Team and Carlo (Park Shin-yang) that began in Paris. a ship. Calzado), a lawyer who arranged and “Starting Over Again” (2014). product blitz activities are quar- During the months of May of an overseas Filipino (OF) in headed by Boo Chanco, Ser- “Emergent leaders are the (http://university.abs-cbn.com). emerged as the overall winner. Reminisce their “Aja!” moments in this series that With little purpose in life, Gin the adoption, in transitioning him The primetime series will also terly learning sessions where and June, SKY held product blitz the Philippines and airing every vice and Business Excellence ones who know when to lead (Kane Choa) The Orange Team was chosen started the Korean romantic comedy trend in the is forced into responsibility when into a responsible guardian of the be a reunion for Piolo and Zai- Monday and Tuesday; “Kids of employees are updated about activities in its offices in Vergara, country 10 years ago. How can a free-spirited girl his sister ( Jennifer Sevilla) and her children. He also meets a girl un- jian, who both starred in the ac- the Week,” featuring the tal- the company’s products, services Mandaluyong; Tektite, Pasig; Re- and a rich bachelor who pretended to be lovers husband (Lander Vera Perez) die der Bianca’s care (Andrea Bril- tion-fantasy series “Noah” in 2010. ents of young relatives of an OF and upcoming activities. liance, Pasig; Cavite; and Laguna. actually find love despite their differences? Fall in in a car crash, leaving their three lantes), who develops a friendship (Excerpted from www.abs-cbnnews. and airing every Wednesday; The intent of these activities The product blitzes were held love all over again with “Lover in Paris,” weekdays adopted kids (Xyriel Manabat, with the three foster siblings. com) “Dear Dimples,” a Q&A talk The big reveal in September! is for the employees to be more in packed rooms with a lot of at 10:15 a.m. on ABS-CBN’s Umaganda. show airing every Thursday; 22 make it to semis of LAA’s Cycle 2013 knowledgeable about the offer- SKY employees listening, learn- “Kapamilya Treat” giving a fea- ings of the company so that they ing and participating during the New from ABS-CBNmobile! tured OF a special homecoming AFTER sur- age to a Diverse Audience; Got CBN’s ABS-CBN News Inte- ucation System Particularly as can more effectively serve cus- discussion. (D. Jazmines) Gems from the Lifestyle To Believe: Bridging the Gap gration—“One News Service, it Transitions to K+12; Ang Tu- ‘Happy lang, walang ending’ with Vice Ganda treat; and “Kapamilyang Bisita” viving the pen- Network featuring a balikbayan who will etrating, often Between Television and So- 360 Delivery” made it to the gon ng SKY sa Yolanda: Saya at Hitting screens this July are shows that show- be interviewed live on the set humorous and cial Media; and Growing the semis. Pag-Asa Para Sa Kapamilyang VICE Ganda teams “For ABS-CBNmobile, this is Subscribers simply need to text Adtel solar kit up for case what the Lifestyle Network is all about. of “TFC Connect” every Friday. s o m e t i m e s Business Out-of-the-Box and SKY Star Awards: Recog- Nasalanta; EDC’s Humanity, up with ABS-CBN- perfect because subscribers can KTANU10 to 2135 using their Check out some of its offerings! The drama-mu- Social media segments such as stressful questions from the Beyond the Realm of Visual nizing SKY’s Winner Who Humility and Hope: Our Sto- mobile for the latter’s now enjoy unlimited texts to all ABS-CBNmobile SIMs to get grabs in new contest! sical series “The Boston: The Kitchen Musical” airs “BidaCam” and “Kapamilya screening committee, 22 nom- Storytelling Expertise, all from WOW! is the lone contender ry of Kapamilya Spirit Shining new unlimited text networks through the Kapami- unlimited texts to all networks. on Wednesdays at 10pm, Fridays at 1pm, Sat- Greetings” also put OFs in the inated achievements out of ABS-CBN. in the Human Resource Focus Through Despite the Yolanda WE have seen the light—and his chosen recipient or benefi- promo that dra- lya Text All Network Unli promo “Ngayon, no need to worry na urdays at 3pm and Sundays at 5:30pm. 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R Current Affairs head (2000- amos 2001) and later programming head and then channel head of Studio 23, now known as Sports+Action. Today, Rodriguez searches for where efficiencies can hap- pen in the organization, and challenges his team to always look for something new to offer L-R: March Ventosa, Dino Laurena and Vince Rodriguez the audience. “Sometimes when you’ve been doing something for a L-R: ABS-CBN executives led by chairman Eugenio Lopez III and president Charo Santos-Concio toast the new channel during the January 2014 launch; The ABS-CBN Sports team with boxer Donnie Nietes and ALA Promotions’ Michael long time, there is that tenden- Aldeguer; The Azkals fresh from their AFC Challenge Cup stint; Welcoming the “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire (center), whose world featherweight title fight was aired on ABS-CBN Sports+Action cy to miss the bigger picture. I Sports kapamilya challenge the team to take new PLAY... defunct Studio 23 more of a gen- such as the University Athletic joined ABS-CBN straight out his former executives to rebuild en.” The lineup was boosted by perspectives,” Rodriguez says. from page 1 eral entertainment channel with a Association of the Philippines of college in the mid-1990s. ABS-CBN, one of the valuable a handful of local shows as well in the service of the Filipino Premium on teamwork bit of sports thrown into the mix, (UAAP). It also boasted a healthy With his experience as writer, Lopez assets that was seized as UAAP and NCAA basketball All three heads put a pre- Why a sports channel, when explained March Ventosa, head of portfolio of sports programming, executive producer and eventu- and plundered during the mar- games—foreshadowing its future mium on teamwork as the key you had Balls on SKYcable and ABS-CBN’s Narrowcast group, both local and foreign, including ally head of the old Studio 23, tial law regime. as a channel dedicated to sports. MARCH Ventosa, head of evaluating each sports property, “My academic background to moving forward in the quest even Channel 2? told LopezLink in an interview. the National Basketball Asso- Rodriguez is raring to go to bat Some 200 longtime em- By 1999, three years after it Narrowcast at ABS-CBN researching and doing pretests, and work in advertising have to attract and hold chosen As it explains on its website: “We had enough original ciation (NBA), boxing promoter for the next big thing—vol- ployees threw in their lot with first went on air, Rodrigo wrote, Corporation since 2012, nev- approaching partners and finally allowed me to have a very deep niche markets, whether for “Sports will always be a part of local sports content that we Top Rank, the homegrown ALA leyball—and other ABS-CBN the faltering channel, putting in the upstart channel had broken er gets into anything without deciding that they had enough understanding of the Filipino Sports+Action, for Integrated the Pinoy lifestyle. Our competi- could actually put in a channel, Boxing Group and the Azkals, Sports+Action offerings. countless hours to propel ABS- even with earnings of up to P70 ample preparation. When he content to support a sports audience and consumer. This Sports or for the bigger Nar- tive instinct has led us to count- so we said, why don’t we make the national football team. “Beyond just airing them, CBN back to the No. 1 position. million a month. It had also over- and the 2014 ASEAN Football By December, the best was invited by ABS-CBN channel on free TV. knowledge has been a signifi- rowcast group. less victories on the international best use of these and create a “We said yes, this is the we need to make our audience By 1988, its 15.2 rating and 28 taken channels 4, 9 and 13—all Federation Suzuki Cup starting collegiate liberos, hitters and chairman Eugenio Lopez III “Not only did we have cant tool for me to understand Laurena tells LopezLink scene. This unwavering passion is platform where we can promote right time to do it,” recalled and advertisers more excited audience share had decisively VHF stations—to become the in November. setters will bring the thunder (EL3) to first head Marketing enough of a portfolio, we had how to develop sports and make readers: “We will always be the driving force behind ABS- sports development as part of Ventosa, a former Hemisphere about our other sports proper- beaten GMA’s 13.0 and 24, re- country’s No. 3 channel. Gladiators from the ALA as UAAP volleyball games get in 2006, he had several con- the right portfolio. This was a it more attractive to the Filipino part of a group, a community, CBN Sports+Action, a free TV our mission,” he said. Leo Burnett Advertising ties, particularly football and ported Raul Rodrigo in the book On January 16, 2014, Studio Boxing Group’s stable show off under way, alternating with versations not only with EL3 source of confidence in launch- TV audience,” Laurena adds. a team…we are kapamilya and channel that serves as your pri- According to Ventosa, the managing director who joined volleyball. I think we’ve been “Kapitan.” Half of the country’s 23 ended its 17-year run after their speed and cunning in the football matches. but also with other members ing the new channel. We needed First job that, too, is a team. Let’s work mary go-to hub for all the sport- network had several things go- ABS-CBN in 2006 as head of successful in volleyball because top 20 primetime weekly pro- airing its last two programs, bimonthly “Pinoy Pride,” while For next year, boxing and of the management commit- a comprehensive lineup to offer Vince Rodriguez, together to reach our goals ing events you care about.” ing for it as it hatched plans for Corporate Marketing. it’s gaining a following,” Rodri- grams that year, moreover, were MYX and O Shopping. international boxing is repre- football will be the sports tee like the heads at the time our audience,” Ventosa says. Sports+Action channel head, stronger, faster and higher.” ABS-CBN Sports+Action ABS-CBN Sports+Action as The task of running ABS- guez stated. ABS-CBN productions. On January 18, it was time sented by the weekly Top Rank events to watch on ABS-CBN of the News, Channel 2 and Engaging with partners graduated with a degree in lit- Ventosa says, “We believe filled the void for a free-to-air early as two years ago. CBN Sports+Action went to For Dino Laurena, creat- But Kapitan was not done for a whole new ballgame. matches. Mixed martial arts en- Sports+Action. Research departments. Dino Laurena, head of erature and had no broadcast there is a future in sports that dedicated sports channel, Balls It had built up a solid re- channel head Vince Rodriguez, ing a home for the ABS-CBN yet. With ABS-CBN once again What’s on the calendar thusiasts, on the other hand, can “It will be a big year again for “They opened my eyes to Integrated Sports, manages all nor communication background dovetails with our mission of be- being a cable channel and the now lationship with local partners a longtime Kapamilya who sports brand on free TV gave ruling the airwaves and the cable In addition to the ongoing have their daily fill of Ultimate boxing, with Nonito Donaire, the mission of the company, the sports properties of ABS- when he applied for a writ- ing in the service of the Filipino. the network a first-mover ad- TV operations safely off the 2014 FIFA World Cup—ABS- Fighting Championship events Donnie Nietes and Manny Pac- which is to be in the service of CBN which means engaging ing job with the News team in We want to push pride in our vantage: “We can attract not ground with the establishment CBN was the first Philippine during the late-night slot. quiao as well as the ALA boxers the Filipino. I thought, that’s with local and foreign partners 1996. He was accepted to write country and in our athletes. We only the TV audience but also of SKYcable in the mid-1990s, network to air one of the To provide a break from the gunning for new achievements, easy enough to say, but they for all kinds of sports that air for “The Weekend News.” It hope our Lopez Group kapami- the sports property owners who he set his sights on UHF. world’s most watched sporting adrenaline rush, roughly a quarter while in football the Azkals convinced me that they were on Sports+Action as well as on was his first job and he did well, lya enjoy our programming and are looking for a platform on He set up Channel 23 and events in full in 2010—ABS- of the channel’s programming is have ranked themselves up in committed to live up to that Balls channel on cable. moving to segment producer give us feedback to improve the which they can broadcast their with then EVP Freddie M. CBN Sports+Action’s calendar turned over to movies, entertain- the Challenge Cup. Of course, mission,” recalls Ventosa, who “I immediately saw the need and then executive producer. way we deliver our programs.” property,” said the head of In- Garcia, put together a team to is pretty much filled up for the ment and newscasts, particularly the NBA will always be excit- spent 22 years in advertising to create a strong branding for Four bosses and several assign- Rodriguez says, tegrated Sports, the new group run the new channel: Manuel rest of the year, channel head “News +” and “The Score” present- ing and the UAAP keeps hit- where he also served interna- ABS-CBN Sports. I thought it ments later, he continues to find “Sports+Action aims to serve a tasked to develop ABS-CBN’s Quiogue as managing director, Rodriguez said. ed by Anthony Taberna and TJ ting new highs year on year. But tional postings. The process of important to develop a strong fulfillment in ABS-CBN. bigger audience and deliver the sports properties. Leo Katigbak (now head of the With the 2014 NBA cham- Manotoc, respectively. watch for boxing and football,” deciding and finally moving to affiliation with the sports audi- “What’s kept me going is message of sportsmanship and More than that, the audi- Content Management Group, pionship trophy in the hands Of course, this time of the Ventosa promised. ABS-CBN took more or less ence of ABS-CBN. A conscious the public service aspect and the teamwork even to the youth. ence benefits from being - ex Film Archives and Special of the Spurs, the ball will soon year is synonymous with the With only six months on six months. and consistent effort in develop- value of teaching and learning. We want to inspire people and posed to the “wider variety of Projects) who took over upon be in Gilas Pilipinas’ court as UAAP and collegiate basketball, air under its belt thus far, ABS- Thus, when ABS- ing the ABS-CBN Sports brand There is always something new be relevant to them. We are all sports categories as well as the Quiogue’s retirement in 2001, it tries its luck in the Interna- volleyball and football. This July, CBN Sports+Action may have CBN’s UHF Channel 23 was a key success factor and so to learn. I’ve been assigned to employees, but we are also dads, values that sports allow us to and Carandang’s son Dennis as tional Basketball Federation expect to see old rivalries flare only gotten started, but it stands was transformed into the we had to immediately work new roles, different roles and it’s brothers, kids and relatives of experience,” stressed Laurena, engineering head. (FIBA) Basketball World Cup up as fans dust off their foam firms on its commitment to Sports+Action channel, it on this,” says Laurena, who has always a new experience. I also kids. Please help us get feed- who joined ABS-CBN after Back in those days when in Spain this August. fingers and reprise the familiar put forward the best and most was not on a whim. It took a double degree in psychology get to teach at classes held in back from your own kapamilya, retiring from UniversalMc- cable TV was the paramount Meanwhile, after the Asian chants when UAAP Season 77 relevant sports content for the Ventosa’s team almost two and marketing and 27 years of ABS-CBN for new employees, participate in the growth and Front row, l-r: Tootsy Echauz-Angara, Integrated Sales cluster head; Jennifer Jimenez, production manager; Cann as its managing director entertainment source, Studio Football Confederation Chal- begins on July 12. Filipino audience, Ventosa said. years of work, reviewing and experience in advertising. or to orient advertisers on how longevity of our channel.” Jojo Neri-Estacio, Balls channel head; Terry Villareal, Narrowcast Group and DTT Channels Marketing head; less than two years ago. 23, as the new channel was lenge Cup in May where the Az- Cecile Estanislao, HR head; and Carmelita Ramos, Finance head; Back row, l-r: Chris Wong, Integrated ‘Kapitan’ sets his sights called, became go-to place for kals finished in second place, fans on UHF Sports CMG; Vince Rodriguez, Sports+Action channel head; Dino Laurena, Integrated Sports Division American TV fare among ‘90s will be in for more pitch action GRASSROOTS -level ath- were also beamed to the rest of head; March Ventosa, Narrowcast Group and DTT Channels head; Al Neri, executive producer; and Alberto In March 1986, Eugenio kids and millennials, with shows as ABS-CBN Sports+Action letes also get their turn in the country as they competed Shaping the athletic aspirations of Filipino youth Ramos, executive producer “Geny” Lopez Jr.—also known like “Alias,” “Dawson’s Creek,” trains the spotlight on the Phil- the spotlight on ABS-CBN in this summer’s Olivarez as Kapitan—gathered a band of “Charmed” and “Seventh Heav- ippine Peace Cup in October Sports+Action. Cup-Philippine International we’re committed to develop U” will feature stories of young The show is also hosted Earlier this year, the new Men’s Tennis Championship sports in the country,” added men and women who are on a by other popular names in ABS-CBN channel covered at the Rizal Tennis Center. Ventosa. quest to bring pride and glory the world of sports such as 1996 ming by airing the games of afternoon and 2003 lifestyle program hosted by become its the Palarong Pambansa, the Of course, for years, ath- Additionally, ABS-CBN to the country through their Gretchen Ho, Armand del Studio 23 Inc. premieres in the Metropolitan Basketball late night; Begins airing “Y Speak,” a Angel Aquino, Cheska Garcia- final slogan, annual athletic competition letic competitions such as the Sports+Action, through the athletic talents. Rosario, Marco Benitez October as the “Premium Association MYX is spun youth-oriented debate show, Kramer and Iya Villania. The “IbaKaBarka- for elementary and high school Southeast Asian Games, where all-new sports documentary “Team U” aims to encour- and Eski Ripoll. Network,” a more upscale 2000 off into a stand- with host Bianca Gonzalez. program goes on to win awards da!” students. the Philippines had always and advocacy program “Team age viewers and organizations “Team U” hits alternative to ABS-CBN Begins its broadcast partnership alone 24-hour music channel The multi-awarded program is as Best Lifestyle Program, in- 2014 This was something that done very well, had been aired U,” pushes young athletes to to be part of building a Sports the screens Sun- Channel 2 with the University Athletic on cable TV by 2002 endorsed by the Department of cluding the KBP Golden Dove After 17 years, airs for the was never done before by any on the old Studio 23. dream even bigger and reach School, which aims to develop days at 11:30 a.m. 1998 Association of the Philippines 2000s Education, the National Youth Award, PMPC Star Awards last time as Studio 23 on local network, said Narrowcast “By putting ourselves out for higher heights in their re- athletes through proper train- on ABS-CBN Ventures Launches MYX, a pro- Becomes the No. 3 channel in Commission and Anak TV and UP Gandingan Award January 16 head March Ventosa. there, we attracted the key local spective fields. ing and development under Sports+Action and into sports gram block which aired music the country, after Channel 2 2006 2010 On January 18, ABS- The games of rising super- events. It’s good because there’s Hosted by Piolo Pascual the wing of established sports at 1:30 p.m. on the Balls program- videos during early morning, and GMA-7 Launches “Us Girls,” a weekly Introduces what would CBN Sports+Action signs on stars from around the world awareness that we’re here and and Gerald Anderson, “Team practitioners. channel. (Kathy Solis)  Lopezlink July 2014 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink July 2014  97th partner for BINHI module Kids enjoy ‘best summer ever’ Ongoings On the shelf ‘Yamashita’s as OFY scholars play it forward Bizet. They will also perform and library resources by signing Ghost,’ by EDC, BenCab team up By Tinky Cruz Artist Talk kundiman and sarswela such up for the Lopez Museum mem- as “Bayan Ko,” “Pilipinas Kong bership program. Members can Allan A. Ryan with de Chavez borrow books from the lending SHOULD a THE music scholars of the Mahal” and “Dahil Sa ‘Yo.” section and get discounts on lec- commander be Orchestra of the Filipino Youth on July 9 The concert ticket costs for the environment LESLIE de Chavez, one of the tures, workshops and services for held accountable By Toni Nieva (OFY) played it forward this P300 per person (P270 for featured artists in the ongoing only P1,500. for the crimes summer through Teach Kids students and museum mem- exhibit Complicated, will have of his troops ENERGY Development Cor- at BenCab’s farm in Tuba, Ben- sponsibility of implementing the Teach, a program that provided bers) and includes admission to his Artist Talk on July 9, 2 even if he has poration (EDC) and National guet recently. long-term protection, monitoring music lessons for free to children Complicated. p.m.-4 p.m. no knowledge of Artist BenCab (Benedicto Ca- The tree-planting activity is and maintenance of the planted of Lopez Group employees. Known for his acerbic cul- them? Attorney and professor brera) have joined hands in sav- part of EDC’s BINHI: A Green- trees until these have grown into Teach Kids Teach not only Teach Kids Teach beneficiaries and future tural commentary, De Chavez prize winner of the Ateneo Allan A. Ryan reopens the ing and propagating endangered ing Legacy project, a nationwide mother trees. inspired the spirit of men- classical musicians (l-r) Charmaine Art objects will discuss his processes, choice Art Awards in 2010 and has ‘Complicated: Show your love for Philippine case against Gen. Tomoyuki premium native trees. reforestation and biodiversity Launched in 2008, BINHI is toring and volunteerism Modrigo, Ria Espino and Roma Nepomuceno of materials, subject matter and been awarded residencies by art with exclusive items inspired Yamashita, the commander With the University of preservation project to arrest focused on bringing back high- in the OFY members, The Concert’ challenges and possibilities of International Art Programme by paintings and other works in of the Japanese troops in the the Philippines-Baguio and forest degradation, contribute to value but fast-dwindling native but also helped them mas- ay pumunta talaga ako sa Benpres Roma Nepomuceno, daugh- art as engagement. in Leipzig, Germany, Neo- the museum’s collection. These Philippines whose atrocities the Philippine Society for the climate change mitigation and trees such as yakal, tindalo, kama- ter their own musical instruments galing pa sa Cavite. Ang sarap ng ter of Ang Misyon’s Guia Tieng, returns on July De Chavez Emerging Artists Residency in tumblers, art books, fans, pens illuminate the questions that Study of Nature, EDC and provide sustainable livelihood for gong, mangkono and ipil. through teaching younger kids. pakiramdam yung babasa ka ng said she was happy with her earned his Seoul, South Korea and Asian 15 and notepads will make great have surrounded his trial and BenCab Art Foundation Inc. forest communities. Rei Medrano, EDC man- One of the beneficiaries was music notes tapos papagalawin experience: “Nadisiplina po akong Due to popular demand, Com- bac helor ’s Artists Fellowship Program all-occasion gifts conviction. Ryan draws di- (BAFI) planted 100 seedlings BAFI, EDC’s 97th partner ager for CSR, said: “We source Karlo Bautista, son of First Gas’ mo yung mga kamay mo para sumunod sa mga instructions plicated: The Concert will have degree in in Korea. He has had solo or additions to rectly from the tribunal’s long- of 18 endangered tree species for the project’s Tree for the the few remaining seedlings of Venus Bautista, who shared: “I makatugtog ng magandang tunog. tuwing violin lessons namin. a repeat performance on July fine arts exhibitions in the Philippines, your collection. neglected transcripts, vividly F u t u r e endangered premium native love music but I never dreamed Ito na ang pinakamasaya kong Napakagaling po ng mga ate at 15, 2-4 p.m. The concert is in module, trees and grow them into moth- (major in Singapore, China, Korea, Swit- partnership with Viva Voce, a Grab one now! chronicling this tragic tale and of learning the cello in just one summer vacation.” kuya ko tumugtog at tinuturuan The Lopez will host er trees in planting sites where p a i n t - zerland and Germany. He has group that trains and supports its personalities. His trenchant summer! It was so much fun Ria Espino, daughter of din nila kaming maging magaling Memorial Mu- the per- they can be best protected and ing), cum also participated in art fairs talented classical singers. The analysis of the case’s lingering learning from my ate and kuya in Southbend Group’s Remy Es- na tao at musician.” seum is at the ground manent nurtured…. These mother trees laude, at in Singapore, Manila, Hong concert repertoire will include question has profound impli- OFY. They played so well in each pino, said she discovered the Formed in 2012, the OFY floor, Benpres Building, the Uni- Kong, Miami, Zurich and New cations for all military com- p l a n t - will be used to propagate more rehearsal and they inspired me to oboe: “My teacher in OFY said youth ensemble is a joint venture songs inspired by the artworks Exchange Road corner versity York. He is currently repre- manders. (Vicente Olaybar Jr.) ing area seedlings for transplant all over pursue this new discovery of my there is a great demand for obo- between First Philippine Hold- in Complicated. Meralco Avenue, w i t h i n the country.” of the sented by the Ariao Gallery in Led by their musical direc- Members can now borrow love for music.” ists in the Philippines and even ings Corporation and ABS- Philip- Seoul, Korea. Pasig City. Muse- u m the eco- EDC has already rescued 85 tor, soprano Camille Lopez- days and hours are Mondays Yamashita’s Ghost at the Lopez Charmaine Modrigo, daugh- abroad. It was hard to practice CBN that provides free music p i n e s . Registration fee for the trail of premium endangered tree species Molina, 10 performers will to Saturdays, except holidays, Museum Library. Call Ethel or ter of Lopez Museum’s Tina but I feel proud of myself. Even education as well as performance He was lecture is P120 (P100 for stu- BenCab out of the 96 target priority spe- sing songs from operas by 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of un- Paolo to inquire about the mem- Modrigo, chimed in: “Nung una my family couldn’t believe that allowances, transportation as- t h e dents). L-R: Lopez Group Foundation Inc. president Cedie Lopez Vargas, Museum cies with the help of its BINHI Verdi, Mozart, Gounod and limited access to exhibitions bership program. artist BenCab, LGFI Operations head Angela Lopez Guingona po nakakakaba mag-aral ng violin I can play at this level in such a sistance, meals, uniforms and and share partners nationwide, Medrano pero maski araw-araw ang lesson short time.” instruments to its 55 members. and EDC CSR manager Rei Medrano in the re- added. OFY performs at OML Center presents update on climate change project centennial celebration The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) Jose Maria Zaragoza: The architect of landmarks THE OML Center gave an construction efforts after super Coastal Development, Green recently joined the centennial celebration update about the Philippine typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan); and Forum-Western Visayas Inc., of the Diocese of Pasig’s Young Catholic RECENTLY, President pher Raul Rodrigo in “Phoenix: he was at the height of his ar- manner, not only to shield the Climate Change Assessment advance climate change adapta- Christian Aid, Jaro Archdioc- Social Circle or YOCASOCI. The OFY Aquino named Jose Maria The Saga of the Lopez Family”: chitectural career. A graduate building from sunlight and (PhilCCA), a joint project with tion strategies. esan Parish and NEDA also performed in the musical tribute and Velez Zaragoza a National Art- its “very modern design for of BS in Architecture from the even rainwater, but to breathe the Climate Change Commis- Lectures were delivered by gave presentations. Marian serenade during the episcopal ist for Architecture. Although 1960s Manila”; the first-class University of Santo Tomas in subtlety and supremacy of form sion, at the roundtable discussion invited experts, including OML The organizers and partici- coronation of the Virgen de las Flores de awarded posthumously, Filipi- Lighthouse restaurant at the 1936 with highest honors, he into the structure.” on the Intergovernmental Panel Center program manager Per- pants agreed that similar con- Pasig at the Pasig Cathedral. The OFY nos discovered that here was top floor that reflected the was ably assisted by his wife Its structural strength was on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth lyn Pulhin. IPCC AR5 WG 2 ferences should be conducted is the youth ensemble of the ABS-CBN a distinguished and devoted owner’s “abiding love for good Pilar Rosello in most of his ar- seen when it remained undam- Assessment Report (AR5) of lead author and PhilCCA WG regularly to increase awareness Philharmonic Orchestra. The scholars, Catholic architect who not food”; and the Meralco The- chitectural projects. Together, aged during the earthquake of Working Group (WG) 2 held at 1 and 2 author Lourdes Tibig of climate change and share who were handpicked from existing only designed churches but also ater. wrote Defeo, they were the July 16, 1990 which measured the National Economic and De- as well as representatives from best adaptation practices. (Per- ensembles throughout the Philippines, other landmarks such as the Defeo wrote that Zaragoza, “tandem to beat, Zaragoza do- 7.7 on the Richter scale. velopment Authority (NEDA) Northern Iloilo Alliance for lyn Pulhin are trained by some of the country’s most then Lopez-owned Meralco in designing the building, made ing the structural aspects of the Other landmarks designed well-known classical musicians and regional office in Iloilo City. Building along Ortigas Ave. use of the louver as a significant building, and his wife the inte- by Zaragoza were the former The conference aimed to artists. (Jei-Jei Gertes) According to Ruben David Meralco president Eugenio Lopez feature of the structure. He was riors made of wood, including Philippine Banking Corpora- acquaint some 40 participants F. Defeo in his book “Jose Ma- believed to have been inspired the carpentry and furniture.” tion building in Port Area, Ma- from national and local gov- Sr. (rightmost) graces the blessing From Manila to Davao, SKY employees help out ria V. Zaragoza, Architecture for of the Lopez Building in 1969. in designing the building from She designed the theater’s nila, Virra Mall in Greenhills ernment units, civil society, God, For Man,” Zaragoza, who the fender of the fashionable wooden paneling that lines the and the PAL building on Ayala academe and the private sector By Dimpy Jazmines Architect Jose Zaragoza is third from passed away in 1994 at the age right, in white car during his time, the Cou- walls of the auditorium, whose Avenue, Makati. with their vulnerabilities to AS part of SKY’s CSR efforts, of 81, “had a mission to build gar. strongest facet was the inter- According to his daughter the impacts of climate change; SKY employees in Davao and churches. His works comprise acquired Meralco from General The facade of the Lopez play of textures involving the Loudette Zaragoza-Banson, enhance rehabilitation and re- in Mega Manila volunteered in a significant body of ecclesias- Public Utilities in 1962, commis- Building, described Defeo, natural grain of wood, wrote in an interview by Joanne Rae cleaning up and repainting cho- tical architecture of about 45 sioned Zaragoza to design the alternates solids and transpar- Defeo. Ramirez for People magazine: Calendar sen public schools to support the churches all over the country.” company’s Ortigas headquarters. encies. The sides are solid, like The building, which faces “Dad conceived of magnificent Brigada Eskwela program of the As Zaragoza rose to promi- Meralco was previously based in two monolithic towers. Inside east-west, is equipped with a things for others but for him- BAYAN Academy offers Department of Education. nence in 1954, wrote Defeo, he San Marcelino, Manila. are four sections: the pedestrian phalanx of brise soleil. Dur- self, he was content with his re- the following certificate In Davao, SKY volunteers designed and supervised the con- The new Meralco Building Aerial shot of the Meralco Building level, the main structure, an ing sunrise and especially at liable white Volkswagen Beatle training courses this month: helped prepare Zonta Elemen- struction of the Santo Domingo was inaugurated on March 14, additional level and a crown high noon, these sun breakers [sic]…. His life was so deeply July 3-4: HR Management 500 BayaniJuan pupils receive school kits tary School for the arrival of the Church on Quezon Avenue, the 1969 when the electric com- The Manila Chronicle published with a flat roof. A bridge which filter the rays, preventing the rooted in his love for God and July 17-18: Sales Training from Cherry Mobile FIVE hundred pupils from kindergarten students come school opening Pope Pius XII parish church in pany celebrated its 66th anni- on the same day, also included connects the offices, corridors scorching heat from getting his devotion to Mama Virgen. July 22-23: Comprehensive to Grade 6 of BayaniJuan in Calauan, Laguna recently received school day. Manila, the St. John Bosco church versary. The Lopez Building, as the John F. Cotton Hospital, and the elevator lobby supports in the building. The structure That is why I am confident that kits from Cherry Mobile. ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Leadership In Mega Manila, SKY vol- and the Union Church of Manila it was also known, actually has the Jollye Recreation Center, both portions of the building. is founded on adobe, ensuring perhaps with the help of those Inc. (ALKFI), through its educational arm Programa Genio, partnered July 31-August 1: unteers did their part in Bagong SKY Mega Manila employees are ready to work on the floors and walls of in Makati, and the National 13 floors with the top floor as Employee Facilities Building, Zaragoza likened these to its resilience to withstand any who believe in the preservation with Cherry Mobile to distribute notebooks, pads and pencils to Whole Brain Approach to Bagong Ilog Elementary School Shrine of the Miraculous Medal the 14th. It became the main Operations Building, Power “two people supporting each force majeure. of cultural treasures, Dad’s work chosen students of Dayap Elementary School-Annex and Santo Tomas Ilog Elementary School in Pa- Center and General Shops Supremacy of form Customer Service Elementary School-Annex as part of Cherry Mobile’s “Be Cool in School” sig. in Parañaque, to name a few. The building in the Meralco com- other, with the bridge serving and memory will live longer For rates, call Carol campaign. Freebies and prizes like armbands, collapsible drinking bottles Earlier, in Cebu, SKY em- Jugan, Consolacion. Children The SKY Cebu employees Villa San Miguel in Mandaluy- plex housing the administrative Building. as outstretched arms.” Up to the present, “no other than a hundred years.” Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan ployees and the SKYcable Em- from the nearby communities also set up a viewing station for ong was one of his earlier works. offices of the company, said Owner’s stamp Height of architectural building in the country has And indeed Zaragoza’s and fans were also given away. ALKFI’s Programa Genio aims to bring Commissioned by EL Sr. career Academy reserves the right to out the best in the children of BayaniJuan through its soft programs and ployees Union conducted a suc- benefited from the SKY team’s the occasion, where barangay Defeo. EL Sr.’s personality can be duplicated his feat of having structures are showing that change course dates. partnerships with corporations. (Kathleen Krystel Legaspi) cessful Labor Day community Operation Tuli, free haircut residents were able to watch Lopez Group founder Eu- The sprawling complex, ac- seen in his stamp on the Lopez When Zaragoza designed a series of vertical blades in these may just last longer than service activity in Jugan Gym in and feeding program. SKYcable shows. genio Lopez Sr. (EL Sr.), who had cording to an advertisement in Building, wrote Lopez biogra- and built the Lopez Building, concrete, arranged in a concave a hundred years. 10 Lopezlink July 2014 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink July 2014 11

Sudoku WE made it through what must have WalkBy Gerbs De Castro the Talk goes to Tanay Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! been one of the hottest summers in recent Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para memory. Now, faced with the prospect of DESPITE several showers the by Whiplash’s Trini Trinidad were greeted with challenging ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, the worst El Niño in 17 years, the country column at kahon. past few days due to the onset of and his Rockwell gang, as LGFI trails of concrete. is also in for fiercer typhoons. According Dear Rosie the rainy season, the June edition president Cedie Lopez Vargas Arriving back at the Sierra to ReliefWeb’s June 6 Humanitarian head Reyes was honored by her alma mater, the University of the of the​​ Lopez HR Council-Lo- and Adtel president and COO Madre Hall, they were treated Snapshot for the Philippines, “Typically, Philippines, while ABS-CBN spokesperson Osorio and Integrated pez Lifelong Wellness’ Walk the Andrew Ramos gamely joined in. to a meal of adobo. As the day the El Niño phenomenon causes the Corporate Communications OIC Choa are now head honchos of the Talk at the Sierra Madre Hotel August Villalon from Ener- closed its curtains, several par- behavior of tropical cyclones to become country’s biggest communicators’ associations. Congratulations! and Resort in Tanay, Rizal was gy Development Corporation’s ticipants opted to enjoy their erratic, affecting their path and intensity. This early, we’re counting down the days to the 2013 Lopez blessed with good weather. Emergency Response Team dis- food at the viewing deck, which The paths tropical cyclones follow this Achievement Awards. Our homegrown awards program is getting Around 300 employees cussed the Environment, Safety had a spectacular view of the year could shift northward to the islands bigger with each passing year, netting a greater number of entries from the Lopez Group, family and Health Reminders for a mountain ranges of the Si- of Luzon.” And with some 18 typhoons as the competition among companies grows fiercer. This cycle saw a members and friends, attended safer “journey” during the trek. erra Madre, coupled with cool ALKFI chairman Gina Lopez (seated, center) and (l-r) Mayor Ponferrada of Basey, SINP-PAMB expected to lash the country this year, the record 50 nominees making their bids for the coveted trophies, with this monthly event, which pro- After the distribution of ba- mountain breezes. DENR’s Leonardo Sibbaluca, DOT’s Trina Dacuycuy and PAWB and Coastal Zone Management National Disaster Risk Reduction and 22 making it to the semifinal round. We’re so looking forward to vides participants with the op- nanas, suman and mineral water Service’s Danilo Javier sign a memorandum of agreement to develop Sohoton Cave and Management Council has said that we must “assume that most of another “dramatic” awarding ceremony come September. portunity not only to improve by the sponsors, the walk proper Balantak Falls as ecotourism destinations these are strong.” It’s a good time to drop by Power Plant Mall, with interesting new on fitness, but also to enhance commenced as the participants How prepared are you and your household, even your workplace? stores opening one after the other. The blogosphere, in fact, is anticipat- camaraderie as they discover Do you have standby power, emergency kits that include medicines ing the entry of a super big name in grocery stores—yes, it’s Dean & interesting places in Luzon. Commune with nature and non-perishable food items and even your important documents? DeLuca!—in Rockwell Center before the end of the year. Yummy! Sponsored by Adtel, INAEC, We start our rainy season series with some tips on keeping healthy on ooOoo Lopez Group Foundation Inc. ALKFI to help push Basey page 10. Where can we buy the Adtel solar setups? Thanks!—A (LGFI) and Lopez Inc., with We’re big on sports—wellness is a Lopez Value, after all—so the According to Adtel’s Japs Batara, you can buy Adtel solar kits from Japs Batara, Adtel’s assistant vice University Athletic Association of the Philippines games and other one of their authorized distributors, Hotdisk. Call (02) 837-9849 or president for Renewable Energy big-ticket athletic events that are aired over ABS-CBN Sports+Action 0908-8916273. If you want a chance to win one, we’re actually giving INAEC president Adtel AVP Japs LGFI president Cedie Lopez Vargas as ecotourism destination taking on emceeing chores, this (including the ongoing FIFA World Cup) will surely have many of a unit away as the prize in our ongoing Facebook contest. Check out Benjamin R. Lopez Batara and Adtel president Andrew Ramos wellness undertaking opened PUT Basey, Samar on your list Rawis, respectively, are identified ism site. ALKFI also assigned a  Very Easy us glued to Channel 23. Launched in early 2014, the newest Kapami- page 5 for more info! with an invocation courtesy of of places to visit for the next as protected areas under the Samar patrol boat and pledged to pro-  Easy lya has three men at the helm—March Ventosa, Dino Laurena and ooOoo Adtel supervisor Rachel Sulit. time you feel the urge to get Island Natural Park-Protected vide training in patrolling the  Medium Vince Rodriguez. For this month’s cover feature, we asked them what Kudos to the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth for undertaking the This was followed by a mo- away from it all. Area Management Board. AL- sea in order to protect marine  Hard sports fans can expect from the fledgling channel and how it upholds Teach Kids Teach program last summer. I hope they or the ABS- ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- KFI, among others, will promote biodiversity from dynamite and ment of silence, initiated by Ma. ​ P ABS-CBN’s mission of serving the Filipino. CBN Philharmonic can also do something like that for “seniors” in Carmen Marbella, Lopez Inc. hotos pamilya Foundation Inc. (AL- them as tourism destinations other forms of illegal fishing. ABS-CBN University is the other new thing from the Kapamilya the future.—Ness AVP for HR, Administration KFI), through its Bantay Ka- and put together livelihood pro- This endeavor is one of the Answer to June puzzle network as it lays the groundwork for grooming future leaders. It ooOoo and Property Management, in b likasan (BK) program, recently grams for the victims of typhoon many projects of BK’s Green y Solution, tips and currently has six academies offering 21 courses focused on media- Sana magkaroon ng reunion project ang Kimerald, isang movie o commemoration of the 15th ​ M partnered with the local gov- Yolanda even as it continues to Initiative movement that aims computer program and business-related fields and will surely be a magnet for employees ike teleserye. Malakas ang chemistry nila. Interesting na makita sila death anniversary of former ernment of Basey to preserve distribute relief goods. to nurture and protect the en- available at looking for a refreshed perspective. Why not, with deans like ABS- magsama na gumanap sa mas mature na roles.—Anita ​ B

Lopez Group chairman Eu- arateta and promote Sohoton Caves The local government unit, vironment with pathways that www.sudoku.com CBN president Charo Santos-Concio and long-time Kapamilya and genio “Geny” Lopez Jr. and Balintak Falls in the area. headed by Mayor Igmedio ultimately benefit the commu- veteran newsman Boo Chanco? We would enroll there ourselves if we If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions Ponferrada, will assist in devel- nities living in the area. (Ana about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send INAEC head of Mainte- The participants hit the trails These natural attractions, lo- Eats could! nance Constantine Cano led cated in Brgy. Inuntan and Brgy. oping the area into an ecotour- Terrese Junio) Chorizo pasta Meanwhile, three Kapamilya made headlines of late: Ging Reyes, them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] the participants in the Lopez Bong Osorio and Kane Choa. Integrated News and Current Affairs or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. Credo recitation. Enhancing Lopez Group pride among the employees was www.clipartheaven.com 6 things to consider when the inspirational speech of IN- Shoo REFINERY at Rockwell: Where coffee AEC president and Lopez Inc. senior executive vice president choosing eyeglass frames Benjamin R. Lopez, who as- the flu! By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad counter, wine store and bar intersect serted that “we may not be the THE rainy season is officially company that sources its top-end beans from eco-sensitive cof- flair and filling largest company in the Philip- upon us! According to the CHOOSING the perfect Always compare the pros and pines, but we are the best.” fee estates in Indonesia, Africa and Central America. Staples snacks. 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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this July new home. There’s also a Kathryn is all woman on special feature with Daniel’s ‘Metro’ cover thoughts on screen part- ner Kathryn Bernardo and On the cover of this month’s Metro, Kathryn Bernardo channels a look back at his musical Penny Lane in ensembles from designers Eric delos Santos, Mak journey with his band. Plus, Tumang and Chris Diaz, among others. In the spirit of our ad- we have stories on Jamvhille vocacy to help our readers achieve their best look, we’ve compiled Sebastian of the YouTube the ultimate guide to achieving star style. We also name our 25 tandem Jamich, and DJ Best Dressed Celebrities and pick their best #OOTDs. This is- Chacha of MOR 101.9. sue comes with a special edition of Metro Him featuring Joseph Marco on the cover and Metro Weddings Special with cover girls Ana Sideco and Ria Bolivar. ‘FOOD’: ‘Metro An ode to breakfast Home’: FOOD celebrates the ob- Experts an- session with breakfast with special features like modern swer design Pinoy breakfasts by chef JP Anglo of Sarsa Kitchen+Bar questions and blogger Lori Baltazar’s In Metro Home and Enter- ode to her 10 favorite break- taining’s Expert Advice Is- fast dishes. This issue also in- sue, design authorities give cludes a guide to Third Wave their best advice to improve coffee in Manila, a merienda cena party by Claude Tayag and lots your space and avoid deco- of recipes and food finds. rating mishaps. More than Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- 40 pages of fantastic homes At home with Daniel in stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- are also featured in this issue that includes a modern Filipino droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Mar- family haven, a cosmopolitan Makati dream home, a Tagaytay ‘StarStudio’ ket. The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac hideaway and a contemporary dream house. Daniel Padilla gives StarStudio the first top-to-bottom look at his users can access Zinio at zinio.com.

Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Nikki Nava Powerhouse picks WELCOME the second half of the year with these edgy new ad- to eight cuts of beef—chuck, rib eye, short ribs, sirloin, brisket, ditions to the Power Plant Mall family! hanger, flank and oxtail—that only this restaurant offers. All beef Ronnie & Joe patties are made of 100% pure US beef and are hand-pressed, The new standard: it’s not just about wearing beautiful pieces of freshly-ground, custom-blended and seared to order. Now, doesn’t eyewear, it’s also about the exploration and expression of individual that sound absolutely delicious? style. That’s what Ronnie & Joe believes in. This optical salon is a Focus on Arts gallery of eyewear brands from all over the world that are rich in Power Plant Mall’s annual celebration of the arts becomes more history and heritage, with strong attention to detail. Ronnie & Joe exciting every year. This year, Focus on Arts: Art in Transit will opens at the R1 Level this month. be held from July to August 2014 and will showcase all forms of traditional, contemporary and abstract art by Filipinos. Exhibits, unique art activities as well as live art performances by famous Filipino artists are in store for visitors. Mark your calendars and celebrate the arts at Power Plant Mall! Ultimate Taste Test Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco It’s time to start the countdown to Rockwell’s Executive Editor Rosan Cruz fourth Ultimate Taste Test, themed “New Flavors of Manila”! Enjoy a quality selection of food from over Contributing Editors 65 chef-driven booths at the Rockwell Tent. Have your Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) fill of appetizers, main dishes, drinks Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Vom Fass Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) and even desserts! Cherry Pineda (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) The first Vom Fass shop opened in Regensburg, It’s going to be Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) Germany in 1994. The Kiderlen family started out a unique food- Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) by importing wine from South Tyrolia. Due to tasting experi- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing the changing times, the company was expanded ence for ev- and renamed Vom Fass (“from the cask”). Vom eryone! LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Fass now has franchises all over the world and 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City is coming to the P1 Level this July. Its prod- Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 ucts include natural and fresh vinegars, oils, spirits, For feedback, email [email protected] spices and nonalcoholic specialties. Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph 8 Cuts Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph 8 Cuts Burger Blends is coming to the P1 Level! “8Cuts,” as it is more commonly called, is a reference