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At the 2015 Lopez Group Jerry’s back! Party …page 2 …page 4 budget conference …pagehearty! 12  Lopezlink February 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink February 2015  At the Lopez Group budget conference Dispatch from Japan AMML bats for more Japanese investments, Much remains to technology transfer AMBASSADOR Manuel as ASEAN M. Lopez (AMML) ex- and the horted Japan to further boost larger re- be done—AMML its investment and technol- gion move AMBASSADOR Manuel M. CBN News Channel, as a ally means getting left behind.” ogy cooperation with ASEAN toward eco- Lopez (AMML), chairman of possible platform for “educat- In remarks read for him countries at a public sympo- nomic in- the Lopez Group, congratu- ing ourselves about our fellow by ABS-CBN head of Access sium hosted by the University tegration,” lated top and senior executives Asians.” He also mentioned Carlo Katigbak, EL3 said Shimano opens facility in FPIP Dr. Lilia B. de Lima, director general of the Philippine of Niigata Prefecture at the In- A M M L of Group companies for their First Philippine Industrial plans and budgets discussed at Economic Zone Authority, and officials of Shimano raise their champagne glasses to celebrate the inauguration ternational House of Japan in e m p h a - role in making 2014 a year of Park as a major player in at- the conference must ensure the of Shimano’s manufacturing facility within First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Santo Tomas, Batangas. Tokyo. sized. The symposium, titled The am- recovery. In particular, he com- tracting global manufacturers Group’s continuing relevance Shimano, through Shimano Philippines Inc., allocated 3.5 billion Japanese yen (roughly P1.32 billion) to build Asian Eye president Benjamin Liboro (2nd from left) and PNB president Reynaldo Maclang (3rd from left) “ASEAN and Japan: A Year b a s s a d o r mended Energy Development to establish operations in the and competitiveness. its facility within a 13.03-hectare area in FPIP’s 442-hectare ecozone. The Shimano Philippines facility, the signed the agreement to implement the OFW Family Eye Care program. Witnessing the event are Asian Eye VP Corporation for successfully Philippines and Rockwell Japanese firm’s first in the country, will manufacture bicycle components mainly for the export market. Once in of Win-Win,” looked into the joined a dis- “Always, we must be willing Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez (right) calls for more and general manager Alwin Sta. Rosa (leftmost) and PNB FSVP Benjamin Oliva commissioning its Burgos Wind Land Corporation as an in- and ready to do battle—with our full operation, the facility will employ 1,000 workers. Also in photo are (l-r) Chiam Yau Teng, Shimano Singapore prospects of ASEAN and Ja- tinguished pan’s relationship as both gear Japanese foreign direct investment to ASEAN Project in November last year, novator in urban development. eyes fixed incessantly on winning Ltd. director; Chia Chin Seng, Shimano Philippines president; Shinji Wada, Shimano Japan senior executive vice PHOTO BY: UNIVERSITY OF NIIGATA PREFECTURE- roster of and ABS-CBNmobile for in- AMML also talked about the and defending the championship president; Wong Chew Kui, Shimano Philippines vice president for finance and administration; and James Lee, up for the establishment of the TOKYO SATELLITE OFFICE s p e a k e r s Asian Eye, PNB pact offers OFWs, loved creasing subscriber activations. possibility of interest rates rising belt,” EL3 said, making an anal- Shimano Philippines vice president for production. (Joel Gaborni) ASEAN economic community and panel- “I am happy to note that we in the United States, which may ogy between the business envi- in 2015. regions. ists, including former Japanese ones access to top-notch eye care in PH have begun to reap the benefits cause portfolio funds to move AMML cited the vital role “Japan’s continued invest- Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, ronment and a boxing match. OVERSEAS Filipino work- an eye problem. Through the prehensive eye checkup, con- of prudent investments made in away from emerging markets that Japanese foreign direct ments and provision of technol- Singapore’s First Deputy Prime He also advised them to ers (OFWs) and their loved OFW Family Eye Care pro- ventional cataract surgery and the last three to four years,” he and possibly make financing EDC’s BWP is Asia-Pacific investment and technology ogy support to the Philippines Minister Tharnam Shanmuga- challenge their business mod- ones can now enjoy easy access gram, we seek to become a a bladeless LASIK surgery said at the Group’s annual bud- more expensive. He added that have long played in ASEAN’s and other ASEAN countries ratnam and Niigata Governor els and “be ready to make quick to high-quality eye care and partner of every OFW in the package. get conference on January 8. uncertainty over the results of emergence as one of the world’s will similarly be key to defining Hirohiko Izumida. (Excerpted pivots and turns, or even to- Renewables Deal of the Year treatment in the Philippines at world, including seafarers, in To access the special ser- AMML also said much re- the 2016 elections may cause most economically dynamic the ASEAN-Japan partnership from http://tokyo.philembassy.net) tally rework (the) plans, should special rates. ensuring that their loved ones vices, an OFW or immediate mains to be done to support the some jitters in the stock market. THE 150-MW Burgos Wind first wind farm project financ- in the Philippines’ renewable (they) find the models don’t This good news follows receive the best possible eye family member needs to set steady growth of the country “Yes, we did well in 2014, Project (BWP) of Energy ing in the Philippines to reach sector and its Feed-In-Tariff work the way they used to.” the signing of an agreement care while they are away. More an appointment with Asian and the full rehabilitation of ar- and expect to do well again in Development Corporation financial close. It also noted that (FIT) scheme.” Santos-Concio named outstanding To close, EL3 reminded ev- between Asian Eye Institute importantly, we would like to Eye. Upon confirmation of eas affected by typhoon Yolanda 2015. But…‘now is the time to (EDC) has been named the EDC achieved financial close The PFI awards, which will Paulinian alum ABS-CBN president and chief executive eryone why the Lopez Group and the Philippine National encourage more Filipinos to a schedule, the OFW can in 2013. He called attention to prepare for the next crisis,’” he does business: to be in public Asia-Pacific Renewables Deal despite the absence of an off-take take place on February 4, 2015 officer (CEO) Charo Santos-Concio was conferred the Fleur-de-lis Award, the highest honor given to outstanding graduates of St. Bank (PNB) to implement the take charge of their eye health deposit payment at a PNB re- the many challenges that con- said, paraphrasing World Bank service. of the Year by Project Finance agreement. In the PFI article on in London, is widely considered Paul University Manila. Santos-Concio graduated with a degree in OFW Family Eye Care pro- and prevent sight-threatening mittance center. To avail of the front the country, along with chief economist Kaushik Basu. “Life for the Filipino must International (PFI). BWP is BWP, the authors noted that to be the most prestigious award communication arts, cum laude, in 1976. As a student, she worked gram. diseases,” said Asian Eye VP eye checkup or treatment, the the rest of Asia, on the road to “I do not think of this as change for the better because the only project in the Philip- “financing for the project is a sig- in the global project finance part-time as a voice talent and a host of a noontime show at a radio “We know our kababayan and GM Alwin Sta. Rosa. family member has to present sustainable development. pessimism, but pragmatism,” pines that made it to the 2014 nificant achievement by EDC’s industry given to projects that we are good—or even great—in station. “I realized that I could actually serve my country through abroad worry about their fam- Under the agreement, a copy of the remittance receipt He asked Group companies AMML said. PFI honor roll. project and finance teams, and achieved innovative deal struc- business…true success in being media,” said Santos-Concio. “At ABS-CBN, I’m doing what I love to ily members who have eye Asian Eye offers nine eye care to the preferred Asian Eye to find ways to contribute to Look forward constantly BWP was cited as a ground- that developers and banks will turing and execution for the year. in the service of the Filipino.” do and have always wanted to do, which is to tell stories that inspire, conditions or who suffer from packages, including a com- clinic. (Joel Gaborni) government efforts to resolve Meanwhile, Eugenio Lopez (Carla Paras-Sison) breaking project for being the welcome this sign of confidence (Erwin Avante) inform and empower people. And this award means so much to me geopolitical tensions peace- III (EL3), ABS-CBN chairman because more than anything, it is an affirmation that I have had Promos & offers fully, reform the economy and Lopez Holdings vice chair- success by simply doing what I love.” Santos-Concio, who completed through higher investments in man, encouraged Group execu- an Advanced Management program at Harvard University, was with its lineup of car- the industrial sector and prop- tives to “constantly look forward” A special milestone for Comptrollers’ Circle appointed ABS-CBN CEO in January 2013. Prior to this, she was ABS- SKYbundles: toon greats. SKYcable erly manage urbanization. because “being static, when the and timelines, and to promote CBN’s president and chief operating officer since 2008. She was Unbeatable and Destiny Cable AMML cited ABS-CBN entire world is moving at a pace work-life balance among its previously the head of Channel 2 Mega Manila Management. (Kane subscribers can add Corporation, which has ABS- we have never seen before, actu- members. Its major achieve- Choa) savings, unpar- Boomerang on top of ments include the development alleled services their basic cable TV of a uniform chart of accounts SKYbundles offers complete plan through Select for and accounting policies, and First Balfour LGBU team cited by DOE connectivity solutions that P20/month. SKYcable Top PH brands setting the issuance of an updated include high-speed Internet, subscribers in Metro planning and control manual THE First Balfour Leyte (DOE)-Safety and Health As- of 2,015,531 safe man-hours digital cable TV and a mobile- Mad for ‘Mad Manila, CAMANAVA/ up shop in KidZania for the Lopez Group. Geothermal Business Unit sociation of the Philippines in without a lost-time incident. and-landline-in-one voice ser- Men’? Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Seminars are organized (LGBU) Various Projects the Energy Sector (SHAPES) “The recognition was made vice. One of its plan offerings AMC, home of “Mad Men,” Bulacan can avail of the Project Management Team as one of the recipients of its possible through the leadership bundles SKYcable’s Dual Def “Breaking Bad” and “The Walk- channel on top of their basic MORE than 40 of the most ments in the child-sized city. Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez delivers his inspirational message (left); Sen. Miriam regularly to keep the comptrol- (PMT) was recognized by 2014 Corporate Safety Excel- of our project manager Alfredo cable TV 549 plan with i-Re- cable TV plan via the SKY- popular brands across various Other industry partners that Defensor Santiago (center) with Lopez Group comptroller Mon Pagdagdagan (2nd from left), former Group lers, accountants and finance ing Dead,” is now part of SKY- Maninang Jr. and through the industries will be setting up will be offering role-playing comptroller Pearl Catahan (2nd from right) and the executive core team’s (from left) Lanie Caimol, Marvi personnel updated on the the Department of Energy lence Award for the attainment cord and SKYbroadband’s fast cable’s channel lineup. Formerly cable Select Kids Pack 1 for shop in KidZania Manila, a P1- activities at the park are A-1 Marcelino, Jei-Jei Gertes and Jingle Hernandez developments in accounting hard work, commitment and Internet speeds of 10Mbps, the MGM Channel, AMC P199/month, Kids Pack 2 billion children’s theme park set Driving, ABS-CBNmobile, standards and pronounce- adherence to the high safety which comes with a free router will also air films from the for P249/month or Family to open at the Bonifacio Global ABS-CBN Publishing, ABS- THE Lopez Group Comptrol- of the anniversary guest, Sen. ics, personal financial wellness ments, taxation and other standards observed and sup- as well as access to HBO Go, world’s best studios and original Pack for P350/month. (D. City this summer. CBN Sports, Centro Escolar lers’ Circle celebrated recently Miriam Defensor Santiago. was included and discussed by regulatory requirements. Last ported by the whole PMT,” said Fox Movies Play, and iWantv. programs produced by AMC Quizon) Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, University, Champion, Nestle a special milestone—its 15th Other special guests/speakers Efren Cruz. Afterwards, the October 2014, the annual LGBU Environment, Safety Plan 2493 or Plan 3999 sub- Studios. Available via Select, For more info, log on to KidZania Manila’s state gover- Chuckie, Jack ‘N’ Jill Cream-O, anniversary. The whole-day were Rev. Fr. Mario Sobrejua- Group wrapped up the occa- seminar workshop on the latest and Health (ESH) Department scribers get a free ABS-CBN- subscribers can add AMC on www.mysky.com.ph or www. nor, said the number of brand DZMM, First Gen, Gold- festivities included the general nite SSP who discussed spiri- sion with the annual Christmas developments in tax, corporate senior supervisor Joseph Stevens mobile Mobile Home Phone top of their cable TV plan for destinycable.com. sponsors in the Manila site is the ilocks, Green Cross, Healthy assembly and fellowship at the tual wellness and strengthen- fellowship which included fun governance, and Securities and Ortile who received the award (MHP) monthly subscription P50/month. (D. Quizon) ph. most among the other KidZania Options, Holiday Inn, Honda, ABS-CBN ELJ Communica- ing family relationships; Dr. games, exchange gifts, raffles Exchange Commission (SEC) together with department head and handset. ABS-CBN- sites on opening day. Johnson’s Baby, Lady’s Choice, tions Center. Group comptroller Grace Shangkuan Koo who and entertainment from ABS- regulations was held, with Roger Zapanta. mobile MHP offers unlim- Currently, KidZania Manila LBC, Magnolia, Mercury Mon Pagdagdagan welcomed talked about values transfor- CBN talents. The program was experts from the Bureau of In- The awarding was held ited calls to ABS-CBNmobile Cartoon clas- has 44 industry partners, includ- Drug, Milo, MOR 103.1, Na- everyone to the event and it was mation for psychological and ably hosted by Jei-Jei Gertes. ternal Revenue, SEC and SGV during the 10th Energy and MHP landline numbers sics return ing Cebu Pacific, Bank of the tional Book Store, O Shopping, the honor and privilege of the spiritual well-being; and Ma- The Comptrollers’ Circle & Co. as speakers. Health Conference and the nationwide and other landline Philippine Islands, Coca-Cola, Oishi, Pascual, Penshoppe, Pet Comptrollers’ Circle to have Lo- ria Teresa Teodoro-Beltran was organized in 1999 with the The Comptrollers’ Circle National Energy Conscious- numbers within the same area to SKY ness Month celebration at the code, plus unlimited calls and Boomerang re- McDonald’s, Shell, Purefoods, Express, Pioneer Insurance, pez Group chairman emeritus who led a lively discussion support of then Lopez Group core team includes Pagda- launches in Philippine Daily Inquirer and Powerade, SKYcable, Sky Zone, Oscar M. Lopez (OML) to de- on energy management and chairman OML. Its objective gdagan, Marvi Marcelino, Energy Center in Bonifacio texts to ABS-CBNmobile us- ESH Department head Roger Zapanta (rightmost) with senior supervisor ABS-CBN. Star Magic, Star Music, Toy liver the inspirational message. executive maturity. is to maintain a high quality fi- Gertes, Jingle Hernandez, Global City last December. ers. (Dino Quizon) SKY along Joseph Stevens Ortile (center) receive the award from DOE-SHAPES By the end of the year, Kid- Kingdom and Yellow Cab. (Ex- A highlight of the event Although the focus of the nancial reporting in the Group Lanie Caimol and Vicky (Dolly Pasia) Zania Manila expects more than cerpted from www.abs-cbnnews. was the speech and the jokes event was on nontechnical top- in terms of reliability, relevance Martinez. (Jei-Jei Gertes) 60 brands to set up establish- com) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink February 2015 Councils Lopezlink February 2015  couch potato treats Angelica, HR Updates Biz Excellence Jayson With winners’ summit, curtain closes on 2013 LAA trend on THE 2013 cycle of the Lopez Pursuit to Restore Pantabangan Achievement Awards (LAA) Unit 1 Averts P690-Million officially bowed out via the 2nd Revenue Loss and Immedi- Twitter Winners’ Summit held at the ate Return to Service of Leyte headquarters of Energy Devel- Geothermal Business Unit opment Corporation (EDC) Power Plants, were presented with ‘Kris on January 30. by Jeffrey Atijera, Electrical SKY welcomes 2015 with fun run Benjamin R. Lopez, senior and I&C Section head for First A different Jerry Yan in IT was only the first weekend of Starting the year by taking ercises and the run proper. The executive vice president of Lo- Gen Hydro, and Nelson Nan- TV’ spoof 2015 and already the employees accountability for their health run route took the participants pez Inc., opened the summit ual, EDC Power Plant Opera- ‘Unforgettable Love’ of SKY had put together an en- and fitness, more than 80 SKY around the nearby Pasig areas which gathered representatives tions manager, respectively. Jerry Yan returns to Philippine primetime as an ANGELICA Panganiban and 11 Gawad Kamalayan awards for ABS-CBN ABS-CBN won a total of 11 awards, including Best TV joyable group activity that pro- employees and family members and featured two legs—a 4K from the cycle’s 11 winners as Network Operations head eligible bachelor-turned-instant father in “Unfor- Jayson Gainza briefly trended on Station, at the first Gawad Kamalayan Awards of Mapúa Institute of Technology held at the school’s Intramuros campus. The moted health and wellness. participated in the SKY Run run for the casual runners and well as guests eager to pick up Jude Ariel Pambid, meanwhile, gettable Love.” Jerry is Gio, who learns that a boy Twitter after their spoof of “Kris Kapamilya network received the Best News Program award for “TV Patrol”; Best Magazine Show for “Rated K”; Best Feature Intending to burn off the ex- for Fun event, assembling as a longer 7K event for the more tips for their own LAA cam- recalled how the team strove whose life he saved turns out to be his son. Gio TV” aired on “Banana Split.” and Lifestyle Show for “Umagang Kay Ganda”; Best Variety Program for “ASAP”; Best Drama Program for “Maalaala Mo tra pounds and calories that the early as 5 a.m. at the Philippine serious and experienced run- paigns. to provide relief as well as in- had no idea that the woman he had a one-night As part of a new segment titled Kaya”; and Best CSR Project for ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. Also honored were Ted Failon as the Best News employees had acquired during Stock Exchange (PSE) parking ners. The afternoon’s presenters formation to residents in the stand with bore a baby—the soon-to-be heir of Li “Krissy TV,” the two imperson- Program Anchor, Korina Sanchez as Best Magazine Show Host, Anthony Taberna as Best Feature and Lifestyle Show Host the Christmas and New Year lot in front of Tektite. After the run, the SKY run- were Mitch Ku and Krystel midst of the Zamboanga siege. Corporation. Now that the situation makes sense Lopez Inc. SEVP Benjamin R. Lopez ated Kris Aquino and the morning and Robi Domingo as Best Tourism Host. The winners of the Gawad Kamalayan Awards were voted by over 13,000 Mapúa break, SKY held a mini-fun run Among the attendees were ners assembled again at the Agnote, Events Marketing Animo SKY Zambo dominated to him, Gio does everything to get his son. Watch students, faculty members and staff. (Kane Choa) show’s head writer, Darla Sauler. on January 10, 2015 that took SKY chief operating officer PSE parking lot area to enjoy a head and Audience Marketing the Corporate Image Building “Unforgettable Love” after “Aquino and Abunda To- For the skit, Angelica and Jay- them around the area of their Ray Montinola, who led the fun breakfast together and take manager, respectively, for 60 category. First Philippine Holdings’ Ross night” on ABS-CBN! son, in character, went on a food Tektite Towers headquarters in employees and family mem- lots of group photos. (Dimpy Years of Philippine TV: Kwen- In the Public Responsibility Hamo as the new program trip. It took them rather humor- Ortigas. bers during the warm-up ex- Jazmines) to Natin Ito; ABS-CBN News category, ABS-CBN’s “Tulong manager effective this month. ously to a local food cart that sells ‘Fated to Love You’: Administration and Futures Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” was In his closing remarks, Ben- All set for ‘Pinoy Pride street food. Desk head Claude Vitug, who presented by Audience Mar- jamin Liboro said he felt proud 29’ “Kaya mo ‘yan, Darla,” Angelica represented Integrated News keting specialist Micah Rivera; of the people he works with ABS-CBN Sports once again teams up with told Jayson as she urged the latter Want a romantic Valentine’s SVP Regina Reyes, for Hala- “Ang Tugon ng SKY sa Yolan- as he listened to the presenta- ALA Promotions for “Pinoy Pride 29,” headlined to finish a hot serving of kikiam, a When destiny intervenes lan 2013; and Customer Care da” by SKY Human Resources tions. The LAA codirector also by WBO international champ Jason Pagara, on sausage-like dish. RON and Michelle find love due Thinking it was the last time Day for 2 in scenic Antipolo? head Leonor Namoc for Ka- head Luzviminda Morales; thanked the nominators for the Feb. 7. Genesis Servania, WBO international “Ang talent fee mo tandaan mo. pamilya Kita: SKY’s Personal Humanity, Humility and Hope: record number of entries re- junior bantamweight champ Arthur Villanueva to sudden twists of fate in the af- they would see each other, the two you with your favorite roman- One lucky winner will win Ang mga bags na binibigay ko,” she ternoon romantic comedy “Fated to decide to move on with their lives. tic tunes. Later, preserve your a Valentine’s dinner buffet for Concierge Service Spreads the Our Story of Kapamilya Spirit ceived by the program manage- and Mark Magsayo will also battle it out against then quipped when Jayson first re- Gospel of “WOW at Saya” to Shining Through Despite the ment last year. champs from Mexico and Thailand. “Pinoy Pride Love You.” But Michelle finds out that she sweet memories of the evening two with free roses, wine and fused to do so. Ron is expected to continue his is pregnant with Ron’s baby and courtesy of a photo booth set up entertainment at EL Center, Subscribers in the Customer Yolanda Crisis by VP-Supply 29” will have a primetime telecast on ABS-CBN Angelica and Jayson, with the Focus category. Chain Management Wilfredo on Feb. 8 at 10:45am and on ABS-CBN Sports family’s legacy by getting married Ron has no choice but to marry especially for Valentine’s Day. Antipolo. The winner will be help of comedian Pooh, also did as soon as possible. So he decides her and become a father to his fu- Get a chance to experience announced on February 9. The journey of Asian Eye Malonzo; and “Failon Ngayon” + Action at 9pm, with a replay on Feb. 14 at 12 a spoof of the Miss Universe pag- Institute, the only awardee in by head writer Gerald Oro. February 18: IABC noon. (Katherine Solis) to propose to his girlfriend Sera in ture heir. THIS February 14, why not an EL Center Valentine’s Day! This offer is also available for eant as part of the segment. Macau. Even before he pops the The series’ theme song“Simpleng make the drive to scenic Eu- Share LopezLink’s update on only at P2,999 for couples and Business Management, was LAA codirector Beth Can- GMM, 11am-2pm. Moments after the segment question, destiny intervenes and he Tulad Mo” is sung by Daniel Pa- genio Lopez (EL) Center in the promo, including the post- P1,299 per person for a buffet documented in Quick Turn- las led the soft launch of the Venue to be announced. around from an Imminent Loss. program’s 2014 cycle and out- aired, the term “Krissy TV” briefly wakes up in bed with Michelle. dilla. Antipolo? er, using the “share” button and dinner, plus free roses and wine. Fee: Free for IABC Vina and Denise: The campaign was presented by lined the related activities for took the 10th spot on a list of lo- Just like Ron, Michelle has no “Fated to Love You” airs after With your loved one, par- the hashtags, and comment on For more info, contact EL members and P500 for vice president and general man- the rest of the year, which will Stronger because of love cal trends on Twitter, with many idea how she got to the room and “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” take of a candlelit dinner over- why you and your loved one Center at tel. nos. 410-0951, 449- nonmembers. Contact When it comes to love, Vina Morales and Denise ager Alwin Sta. Rosa. be capped by the awarding cer- praising the performances of both can barely remember the night on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. looking Metro Manila while want to experience #Valentines 7241 and 0917-8580035 or email Maela at 0905-6431625 or Laurel admit, they can relate to their characters The two Operations Man- emonies in October. She also Angelica and Jayson. (Excerpted they shared. (K. Choa) a live acoustic band serenades in #Antipolo at #ELCenter. [email protected]. 756-0441 in “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita.” “I can re- from www.abs-cbnnews.com) agement awardees, Relentless announced the appointment of ally relate to Cecilia’s life because we both have to be strong as single moms for our children,” says PR Challenge Vina. Denise notes of her character Toni: “…We ‘Singing Bee’ f inale week are both ready to sacrifice and do everything to Toni, Paul engaged let our loved ones know how we feel for them. Jolens takes home Trends in social responsibility: The CEO perspective “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” airs every day “YES, we are engaged.” dinner. I just wanted to wait for the at 3:15pm after “Flordeliza” on ABS-CBN’s Ka- This was the admission of direc- right private moment. It happened IN 2014, the Committee En- ates business performance and community investments. This move by countries and regions on employee engagement. been the link between com- pamilya Gold. (Aaron Domingo) tor Paul Soriano when asked about in her home, just very simple. She couraging Corporate Phi- societal impact. CECP research trend is reflected in the signifi- to mandate certain aspects of From 2010 to 2013, CECP re- munity members and business the status of his relationship was in her pantulog already,” almost P1M lanthropy, known as CECP, found that companies that have cant percentage of companies corporate societal engagement. search showed participation in leadership, and given the above with host-actress Toni Gon- he said. JOLINA Magdangal clinched prize in the musical game show. engaged in more than 1,000 increased giving by more than (76%) that reported measur- Companies with a current or paid volunteer programs grew trends in culture, strategy, and zaga, his girlfriend for more According to the the coveted “The Singing Bee” pot The finale week of “The Singing individual conversations with 10% since 2010 also increased ing societal outcomes and/or growing multinational foot- substantially, with an increase employee engagement, compa- than seven years. celebrity couple, they money, which grew to P930,000 Bee” will air from February 2 to 6 CEOs at the world’s leading median revenues by 11% from impacts of their community print need to understand this of 37% of paid volunteer hours nies are increasingly recogniz- In an interview on are planning to tie from P200,000, during her third at 10:30am on ABS-CBN. companies, analyzed nearly 2010 to 2013, compared to a investments in 2013. evolving landscape to inform reported and 16% more compa- ing the value of blending this “The Buzz,”Paul revealed the knot this year. competing day on January 30 as 300 corporate giving surveys, 3% decline in revenues for all Evolution of employee en- their societal investment strat- nies now offering these initia- department more deeply across that he proposed to Toni “It’s been seven the game show’s defending win- and published key reports on other companies. gagement. CEOs at CECP’s egy and support compliance tives. Within pro bono, we see their businesses. These lead- last January 21 in their and a half years. ner. corporate societal engagement. Focusing for impact. Com- 2014 board of boards voted em- teams trying to stay abreast of companies from all industries ers have the responsibility of family home in Rizal— She’s been such a In total, the “Flordeliza” star has Here are some of the biggest panies are adapting the same ployees as the most influential new developments. leveraging the skills of their translating community needs when she least expected great part of my life. already won P990,000 since Janu- trends the membership orga- management best practices to stakeholder group when decid- It’s not just about cash. staff, with half of all -compa and making the business case it. The best blessing I’ve ary 28. Will Jolina increase her nization for CEOs identified corporate societal engagement ing to expand their companies’ Noncash contributions, in- nies offering pro bono oppor- for societal investments to their “It was right af- ever received. I winnings as she returns to defend in 2014. as they do in other areas of investments in the community. cluding product donations, pro tunities as part of their em- C-suite, while si- ter her birthday. want to spend her title? Will she able to play Purpose leads to perfor- their businesses to drive more Millennials, in particular, place bono services, and other non- ployee engagement multaneousl y It was like 12:30 the rest of my until the farewell episode of “The mance. Companies are evolv- effective and efficient social a high value on an employer’s cash assets have increased as a programs (up inspiring and a.m., January 21. life with her,” Singing Bee” on February 6 to face ing their culture and commu- impact. CECP also sees fewer corporate philanthropy and percentage of overall corporate from 34% in mobilizing em- We’d just come Paul said. one of the “BEErit” champi- nity investment strategies to and deeper corporate-nonprof- employee engagement oppor- giving. A deeper link between 2010). ployees to address from a birthday ( E x c e r p t e d ons, Bodie Cruz, Frenchie reflect the notion that leading it partnerships, with more rig- tunities. these programs and core busi- Elevation of those same com- dinner and I had from www. Dy and Sheryl Cruz? The with values and a purpose that orous measurement and evalu- The move to mandate. One ness strategy and values drives the corporate responsi- munity needs. the ring in my abs-cbnnews. three celebrities previously aligns with those of their em- ation goals for the social and of the most compelling trends this shift, and is further sup- bility role. Leaders in cor- (Excerpted from Denise Laurel and Vina Morales pocket the whole com) won the P1 million jackpot ployees and customers acceler- business impact of a company’s CECP sees globally is the ported by the increased focus porate citizenship have long cw.iabc.com)  Lopezlink February 2015 Lopezlink February 2015  By Carla Paras-Sison

Chinky de Castro-Alcedo, and her team had already fine- vation to hit free TV since the obligation that would interrupt head of Digital Terrestrial Tele- tuned what they believed to be invention of TV itself, engaging their service if left unpaid,” Al- vision (DTT) for ABS-CBN the appropriate strategy to roll the team to demonstrate pri- cedo explained. Corporation, is a balikbayan to out the new service. marily the values of a pioneer- Supportive of Lopez the Lopez Group. Own strategy ing entrepreneurial spirit and Values She headed Marketing at “A number of other markets social justice. She is even more excited Sky Cable Corporation from has already made the shift to Equalizer about the second phase of the 1998 to 2002 before moving on digital such as Japan, Austra- “There was no existing busi- launch where “exciting value- to head Marketing for a mobile lia, Europe, North America, ness model we could copy from added services for the masses” phone company, Marketing Korea and South America, but other markets. We are taking a will be introduced. “We believe then Commercial Leadership the shift has been primarily bit of risk launching the service no market has done it this way,” Clockwise from top: Chairman Eugenio Lopez for the Philippine division of a government-led. ABS-CBN in a big way, but this only com- she said. III says in an interview on ANC that ABS-CBN leading beverage brand, and the has developed its own com- pels us to study our market well has first-mover advantage in the DTT race; The Her message to LopezLink entire DTT team up close; Jowie Rebate and Ted Philippine market for a multi- mercialization strategy for this and to back up our decisions readers: “Our team is very Failon have been the pioneers in seeding the national food manufacturer. In innovation, considering our with science, meaning research thankful and honored to bring ‘mahiwagang black box’; The DTT device is as between she took a year off to particular business opportuni- and analysis. this innovation to the Filipino easy as ‘plug and play’; Operations at the DTT focus on being a full-time mom ties and potential,” she said. “This service is an equal- masses to transform their TV Headend; Transformational experience for the to her two kids which, to her, One of the things that really izer in terms of education and viewing experience. We are Filipino family was the most important part of encouraged her to take on the entertainment. Before, only counting on the usual support the last 12 years. DTT challenge was her belief those who could afford to pay of the Lopez Group to help Television (DTT) as Pinoy the Philippines” coach Sarah communications Commission broadcasters such as ABS- this standard. We are probably and sound. At the same time, “It’s that simple, it’s really Alcedo rejoined the Group that the innovative service monthly cable subscription evangelize the public on the ABS-CBN TV... in June 2014 to head DTT, would really improve the lives fees had access to kids’ shows from page 1 televiewers start to make the Geronimo as endorser. (NTC) came as a “great year- CBN were first allowed to test three years ahead of everybody it’s an innovation that will open just plug and play,” Alcedo as- benefits of DTT, which we will exodus from analog TV to DTT is a technological ender.” their systems in preparation for else in terms of rolling out up new worlds to viewers be- sures. grappling with the challenge of of Filipinos audiences. like ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Dora,’ or brand as ABS-CBN TV Plus. Now, the elusive box can digital TV beginning this year. evolution that uses digital sig- Indeed, Christmas came the digital switch. digital TV, so this should give cause of the content from four On ABS-CBN and other starting the commercial service “I saw the direct link to all-day movies, or a 24-hour We believe this is a service that now be formally unveiled, and The Kapamilya network is nals for broadcast. early and perhaps unexpectedly Three years ahead us first-mover advantage as the additional channels that we are broadcasters’ end, they will need of a totally new technology. It the ABS-CBN mission to be news channel. Now, with a is supportive of the Lo- it’ll open you up to TV like once again the first out of the For DTT head Chinky Al- for the almost 100-strong DTT The Philippines decided to country transitions from analog carrying on DTT. Magbabago to simultaneously broadcast took a while for her to fully of service to the Filipino. Our one-time payment, anyone pez Values, and we you’ve never seen or heard it gate with its DTT brand called cedo, the release of the imple- group. The announcement of go with the Japanese Integrated to digital.” ang tingin n’yo sa TV n’yo!,” both digital and analog signals appreciate the opportunity at viewers are in the marginal- can enjoy channels which believe it can be before! ABS-CBN TVplus, set to be menting rules and regulations the guidelines capped almost Services Digital Broadcast- Meanwhile, households Alcedo promises, quoting the within the first year of the im- hand, but she finally concluded ized segment and have limited range from kids’ enter- a meaningful This is the guarantee of launched on February 11 with (IRR) for DTT in December a decade of back-and-forth Terrestrial (ISDB-T) platform can prepare for the big switch ABS-CBN TVplus tagline. plementation of the IRR as part that DTT was a “very exciting viewing options. If you don’t tainment, mostly Tag- contribution ABS-CBN Digital Terrestrial Pop Princess and “The Voice of last year by the National Tele- that began in mid-2007 when in late 2013, but not before by purchasing an ABS-CBN The new channels illus- of the migration plan. Once all piece of responsibility.” Even have cable, there are very few alized (Yey); movies to the ABS- flip-flopping between it and TVplus set-top box which will trate how ABS-CBN TVplus households are digital ready, the so, she had so many questions: channels to choose from. On featuring their Pinoy CBN and Europe’s Digital Video Broad- work with any TV model with strives to strike a balance be- analog shutoff will eventually “What precedent market is top of that, you have to contend idols (CineMo); kids’ the larger there to study? What are the with poor signal quality.” education (Knowl- L o p e z casting-Terrestrial. RCA input. tween educational and enter- be implemented. Greatest innovation In the end, ISDB-T won Providing inspiration, tainment offerings as encour- The first phase of the migra- rules of engagement? What are edge Channel); and G r o u p out, chiefly because of its af- innovation aged by ABS-CBN president tion plan will cover the National the parameters and measures of For her, the critical work news (DZMM Tel- portfolio.” fordability and emergency As the pioneer group tasked Charo Santos-Concio, notes Capital Region, followed by success?” is articulating in the simplest eRadyo). These are warning broadcast system with introducing a break- Alcedo. provincial networks. In all, the But there were no fast and terms what a very technical on top of free-to-air (EWBS). through service, ABS-CBN’s The idea of plunking down a transition will take about five easy answers. Consistent with its service like DTT can do for the channels ABS- Here’s how EWBS works, DTT division has made it one-time affordable amount for years, according to the NTC. pioneering and entrepreneurial average Filipino home. CBN and ABS- according to Alcedo: in case their mission to “provide Fili- their own “mahiwagang black D-Day heritage, ABS-CBN started in- “We must be able to tell our CBN Sports of emergencies, such as quakes pino families and communities box” and then turning on their “It’s a very busy time be- vesting in DTT infrastructure consumers how their viewing and Action. or floods, the government will with relevant experiences of television sets to find that Cin- cause the IRR came out on as early as 2007. However, the experience will improve, not The one-time alert the broadcasters, for ex- inspiration and innovation in eMo, Yey, DZMM TeleRadyo the last work week of 2014, so implementing rules and regula- only in terms of crystal clear payment for ample ABS-CBN, to set off their daily lives through our and Knowledge Channel are through the holidays our opera- tions (IRR) for the DTT were images and sound, but also in the DTT box the emergency warning system. purposeful work and excellent now a part of their regular TV tions have been ongoing in the only issued by the National terms of more and richer pro- is, in a sense, People will receive the warning digital content and services, fare has been a source of won- sense that we’ve been kitting Telecommunications Com- gramming options because we l i b e r a t i n g through their set-top boxes— thus significantly contributing der to households that already the boxes, getting the backend mission in December 2014. are adding four channels to the because they a.k.a. the “mahiwagang black to overall ABS-CBN business have been testing DTT. ready and, of course, the chan- By that time, building on the basic free channels,” she said. are not box”—which will then display growth,” says Alcedo. “They couldn’t believe it. nels have been ready for the groundwork and preparations Alcedo and her team believe tied to a the information on the TV sets. ABS-CBN TVplus holds ‘What do you mean, I have longest time,” Alcedo says of done in previous years, Alcedo that DTT is the greatest inno- monthly Front row (l-r): Sharon Tanganco, Marketing head; Cat Uy, Finance head, Access Group; Connie Nolasco-Lopez, Digital Process and Environmental This feature will be activated out the promise of changing these channels without paying the last few weeks before D- Management head; March Ventosa, DTT Channels head; Chinky Alcedo, DTT head; Libby Pascual, HR Account Management head; Anne Macalintal, Access once the government is ready the way Filipinos look at TV, a monthly fee? Are you sure?’ Day. Group IT account manager; and Darwin Cerrado, Enterprise Data Strategic and Analytics head. Back row (l-r): Boots David-Remotigue, Operations Support with the system. and Alcedo says it works both There was a bit of skepticism With several years of laying head; Ruthie Floresta, Fundamentals and Special Research head; Rachel Bugia, Channel Operations head; William Acero, Digital Consumer Devices head; As ABS-CBN chairman literally and figuratively. in the beginning. Once they the groundwork and billions of Felix Nafarrete, CineMo Channel Promo head; Patrick de Leon, Creative, CCM-DTT head; Thelma de Leon, iConnect Convergence head; Jim Casin, Sales and Eugenio Lopez III told The “It’s literal in the sense that understood how it works—‘Ah, pesos invested in the new ser- Distribution head; Red Lasam-Escueta, Yey Channel Promo and Programming head; Danton Weineke, senior project manager; and Mark Awiten, CineMo Philippine STAR in early 2014: it will change from analog re- kinakabit lang pala ang box’ vice, the programming honed Channel Programming head “…We placed our bets early ception, which is cloudy and or ‘Dyan pala nakukuha yung and ready to go, and a host of and have already invested in snowy, to crystal clear images reception’—it really changed launch events to drumbeat their whole perspective,” Alcedo ABS-CBN TVplus, the wait Milestones shares. for the “mahiwagang black box” In March, ABS-CBN ducts coverage test, mobile Knowledge Channel, MYX, the position on the DTT recommendation to adopt the “In some households, they’re will surely be worth it! Engineering conducts the reception test and quality of TeleRadyo standard to adopt Japanese ISDB-T standard saying it changed their lives. first DTT trial in the Philip- service test in San Fernando, 2009 The analog switch-off after a public hearing They stay home more often and pines using DVB-T Pampanga and San Miguel, More countries adopt is deferred to 2015 due to 2014 watch it, especially the husband 2006 Bulacan Japan’s Integrated Services technicalities in imple- Following a public hear- who is glued to CineMo. You The ABS-CBN TVplus set-top box NTC forms a technical 2008 Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial menting an official DTT ing on the draft IRR in can see the effect in the ratings. 2005 working group (TWG) for TWG II decides on DVB-T (ISDB-T) standard platform. Later in the September, the guidelines It’s exciting,” the DTT chief THE Philippines is finally appliance stores and in stand- Each set-top box costs only are released on December 17 adds. going digital, and you’re ready alone hardware and general P2,500 (one-time payment In February, ABS-CBN is DTT in January ABS-CBN forms the ABS-CBN DTT team year, NTC decides on the Plug and play able to secure from Na- The first DTT station of DTT group conducts the second con- Japanese ISDB-T standard and take effect 15 days later. with your TV set. Now what? merchandise stores in the ba- only, no recurring fees) and tional Telecommunications ABS-CBN in San Fernando San Fernando, Pampanga sumer test in San Fernando 2011 Among others, the IRR con- For homeowners, going The set-top box or “mahi- rangays. As well, these will comes with an ABS-CBN- Commission (NTC) a demo is put on air in October and San Miguel, Bulacan DTT and San Miguel The NTC forms TWG III tains the specifications of the digital is a painless process that wagang black box” will allow be sold house to house, via mobile SIM preloaded with permit to conduct a trial on In November, NTC adopts transmitter sites are upgraded 2010 to draft the IRR set-top boxes and a timeline entails nothing more strenu- your TV at home and even telesales (simply by texting an P50. Once the bundled SIM digital terrestrial television the European DVB-T standard to 2.5 kW transmitter power ABS-CBN conducts Three ABS-CBN DTT of the migration period ous than paying for the set-top in your car to decode DTT inquiry to 23661 or calling the is activated, you will be able to (DTT) using the European 2007 using the DVB-T standard technical test to compare the sites go on air ABS-CBN DTT boosts box and attaching it to one’s broadcasts. ABS-CBN TVplus hotline at receive program schedules and TV set—even if it’s an early Digital Video Broadcasting- NTC forms a new TWG 7 channels: ABS-CBN, European DVB-T and Japa- 2013 its lead, increasing its sites to Look for the ABS-CBN 488-8888) and even online at even join promos on Yey and TV model with the jutting-out Terrestrial (DVB-T) standard DTT technical team con- Studio 23, Sinebox, Yey, nese ISDB-T and reevaluate The NTC reconfirms the 12 TVplus set-top box in major www.abs-cbnstore.com. CineMo. back.  Lopezlink February 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink February 2015  Ongoings Looking Back Ricky Francisco, cocurator Urian awardee film- to see the connections in history Why we’re dropping of Propaganda, says maker Alvin Yapan. and culture within the objects the exhibition was Enriching the exhibit in the collection, and be more conceived more than and reframing the exhi- discerning when presented with the ‘R’ from CS a year ago to com- bition issues are works information, whether political or memorate the 70th by 18th century masters otherwise. EFFECTIVE this month, to address in order to survive, such value by embracing opportu- anniversary of the Juan Luna and Félix Propaganda will run until the CSR Activities section of as climate change, dwindling re- nities and managing the risks end of World War Resurrección Hidalgo May 30, 2015 and is presented LopezLink will now be called sources, political instability and that can affect the company II with Don Salubayba, a 2009 along with those of Na- with support from Samsung Corporate Sustainability (CS). other governance factors which holistically, not just finan- ‘Propaganda’ CCP Thirteen Artists awardee. tional Artists Fernando Philippines, Tin-aw Artists Why are we dropping the “R,” have had major effects on their cially,” says Agnes de Jesus, Salubayba unexpectedly passed Amorsolo, Jose Joya, Management, the heirs of ‘No more hate, no for the word “responsibility,” bottom line and sustainability. head of CS at First Philippine opens on away during the planning process Cesar Legaspi, Vicente Narcisa de Leon (LVN collec- more fighting’ from CSR and using CS? To meet these challenges, Holdings Corporation. February 6 and the exhibition evolved to be Manansala and J. Elizal- tion), and ABS-CBN Film and On February 24, 1986, Cory When we entered the 21st the Lopez Group is moving This now integrates CSR THE Lopez Museum and Li- also a tribute to him. The exhibi- de Navarro from the Media Archives. For more info, Aquino said over Radio Veritas: century, the buzzword was toward sustainable develop- into a bigger discipline which brary, in a technology partner- tion includes a few of his impor- permanent collection. call Tina at 631-2417 or email “We have recovered our freedom “CSR,” which meant corpora- ment, which was defined in the touches on nonfinancial aspects ship with Samsung, is opening tant works such as Pagsasabuhay, Cocurator Ethel Vil- [email protected]. and rights and our dignity with tions needed to take responsi- 1987 report “Our Common or intangible assets, including its first exhibition for 2015 Abysmal Abound: Trinity of Pas- lafranca says that the The Lopez Memorial Museum is much courage and very little bility for their impact on the Future” as “development that environmental stewardship, entitled Propaganda, on Febru- siveness and his “anino-mation” exhibition invites visitors at the ground floor, Benpres Build- blood and we thank God. I environment and society by meets the needs of the pres- stakeholder engagement and ary 6. (shadow puppetry) A Not So to “reflect on where we, ing, Exchange Road corner Meralco enjoin our people to keep the spirit of peace as we meet the developing programs for the ent without compromising the good governance. All these The exhibition fleshes out Giant Story (Legend of the Philip- as a country, have been Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days last vestiges of tyranny…. No long-term benefit of compa- ability of future generations to have a real and quantifiable the idea of mythmaking and pines) that have been sourced and and where we are going.” and hours are Mondays to Sat- more hate, no more fighting.” nies and their stakeholders. meet their own needs.” impact on a company’s long- its capacity to inspire change or borrowed with the help of Tin-aw An American propaganda poster Francisco adds: “We urdays, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 At the climax of the People However, bigger challenges “CS is a business practice term sustainability. (Carlos derail genuine national progress. Artists Management. hope that this would p.m. Avail of unlimited access to Power Revolution on February emerged that companies needed that aims to create long-term Garcia Campos) PRRC chair Gina Lopez (3rd from left) with (l-r) PRRC deputy executive director Ramil Tan, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, Using state-of-the-art Samsung Also featured are World bolusyon that has been reinstalled help the public become more exhibitions and library resources by Brgy. Toro chairman Dennis Caboboy, Mayor Herbert Bautista and councilor Baby Geronimo 25, Pres. Marcos and Aquino equipment and programming to War II posters, election-related by Kawayan de Guia, commis- critical of all the propaganda they signing up for the Lopez Museum each held their own presidential enhance the museum-going expe- archival materials, LVN movies sioned works from social realist will be exposed to once the na- membership program. Members inaugurations. However, later that rience through digital technology, still photographs, a collection of and Negros Occidental-based tion is plunged into the campaign can borrow books from the lending day, the Marcoses and several of Developed Pasong Tamo creek it challenges not just our notions rare maps, Philippine imprints, artist Nunelucio Alvarado; 2012 period for the 2016 elections.” In section and get discounts on lectures, their cronies were forced to flee to of art and history, but also how we a recreation of Santiago Bose’s Thirteen Artists awardee Joey this way, Propaganda aims to en- workshops and services for only Hawaii. (Mercy Servida) seen to help alleviate poverty view museums and libraries. 1983 installation Pasyon at Re- Cobcobo; and writer and Gawad gage the public, challenge them P1,500. THE Pasig River Rehabilita- headed by Mayor Herbert Bau- PRRC and the Quezon tion Commission (PRRC), tista. City government plan to liven together with ABS-CBN Pasong Tamo Creek is a up the creek by making it a Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- 2.4-kilometer tributary of theme park where families can tion Inc.’s Kapit Bisig Para the Pasig River that drains pay for boat rides or students YourBy Zenaida Seva luck in the Year of the (Azure) Wood Sheep sa Ilog Pasig and the Quezon through the San Juan River. can have educational field trips. City government, inaugurated Indigenous flowering plants The possibility of having the further and act to spur you your rose-colored glasses. to ride roughshod over other in your office. Best for you to with their talent and wit if you the Pasong Tamo Creek’s Lin- can be seen along the 380- Pasong Tamo Creek’s Linear onward. Just be sure you do not DRAGON (1940, 1952, people’s sensibilities. It won’t keep a low profile now, socially just pay attention. Exactly what New KEITECH grads to fill skilled ear Park in Barangay Toro, the meter linear park that is Park as a venue for events, such cut corners or attempt to do 1964, 1976, 1988, hurt you to listen to the voice and professionally. Attracting you need to do now: be atten- first river rehabilitation project planned to be improved as concerts or weddings, is also everything at once, thus scat- 2000)—This may be an un- of experience of elders. You’ve undue attention will not be tive to little things. You’ll be in Quezon City. further through different included in plans to help the tering your energy. Not a time comfortable year for you. Used much to learn from them, even good for your business plans. well rewarded emotionally and workers gap in Region 8 The ceremony was led by landscaping works such as residents along the creek have to take financial risks. Love and to going ahead and doing what if you believe you already know Money will be plentiful. A real spiritually. PRRC chair Gina Lopez and solar-powered lampposts and a source of income and help in DOG (1946, 1958, 1970, EIGHTY-nine graduates of ration (EDC) to the Office of OPARR’s efforts in meeting romance are lucky. Just do not must be done, you will feel sty- everything. Of course, you’re estate deal brings a windfall. the Quezon City government park benches. alleviating poverty in the area. 1982, 1994, 2006) the special curriculum offered the Presidential Assistant for the pressing needs as well as en- make too many demands on mied and stifled now by busy- a quick study in whatever you Share your largesse with others —Hid- by the Kananga-EDC Institute Rehabilitation and Recovery hancing the long-term welfare your partner. Relax. Take one bodies and curmudgeons who set out to learn. Plus, you have so luck goes around and returns den factors now can cause you day at a time. delight in pointing out your the courage and daring, which to you. sleepless nights insofar as your of Technology (KEITECH) are (OPARR) for the rebuilding of our adopted communities in Pinoy Tsuper Hero lands in Mindanao TIGER (1938, 1950, 1962, ROOSTER (1945, 1957, ready to help in the rebuilding of Leyte and other areas devas- Leyte,” KEITECH president Drivers in Mindanao fill up forms to join Pinoy Tsuper Hero, a search errors and shortcomings while serves you well now. home and family are concerned. 1974, 1986, 1998)—There ignoring your achievements. SHEEP (1943, 1955, 1969, You may have to move or trans- of Yolanda- and Ruby-affected tated by typhoons Yolanda and Paul Aquino said. for a model driver who promotes family values and protects the 1967, 1979, 1991, environment launched by Phoenix Petroleum in tandem with ABS- may not be enough thrill and Don’t let critics get you down. fer homes because of a job relo- areas in Eastern Visayas. The Ruby. Aquino added that KEI- 2003) third batch of trainees passed “We are helping the LGUs TECH aims to graduate more CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) and Bayan Academy. DISCOVER your fortune in excitement to keep you from Be more tactful, sure, and if —This is your cation or some legal hassle. You’ll the assessment of the Technical address the shortage of skilled than 1,000 trainees under the The grand winner will receive P100,000 in cash and Phoenix the Year of the (Azure) Wood boredom now. You prefer a need be, ask for permission to year, so needless to do everything to stay where you products, among other prizes. The top 10 winners from each site will Sheep. more frenetic pace than what do your stuff. But don’t allow say you have lots of are. It will be an uphill battle. Education and Skills Devel- manpower for the rebuilding new curriculum, with all of RAT (1936, 1948, 1960, opment Authority (TESDA) project. We have accepted ap- them acquiring TESDA certi- receive free three-day training on road safety and defensive and eco- this year has to offer. Sameness anyone to damp down your chances to expand Marshall all your financial friendly driving courtesy of Bayan Academy. The active engagement 1972, 1984, 1996) for electrical installation and plicants from other cities and fications by January 2016. —Al- and stability is fine for people creative fire. your business, and moral resources for the of transport groups ensures that drivers all over the country have SNAKE (1941, 1953, maintenance, plumbing and municipalities in the province KEITECH, a joint project though some of your plans and around you, so you may be “out get promoted in big fight. Determination a chance to join the tilt. “The Pinoy Tsuper Hero team has been 1965, 1977, 1989, carpentry. and not just those from Or- of EDC, the municipality of ambitions may have to be put of step” with what’s happening. your career and turns the tide. Your family’s consulting with different transport groups to further understand on hold, you will find many Refuse to be tempted to force 2001)—Use the lucky aspects embark on new emotional support gives KEITECH’s special cur- moc and Tongonan, which are Kananga and TESDA, has so the situation of the transport sector,” ALKFI Marketing head Paul riculum is part of the “enhanced the host communities of our far produced 285 graduates out opportunities for improvement issues. The outcome may disap- of this year well, for a time such projects, includ- you strength to stay the Mercado said. For more info, email [email protected]. in your status right now. Feel point. Patience is a virtue you as now comes but rarely. Put ing reinventing course—and win! CSR programs” committed by geothermal project. EDC is of the 350 target for the three (Ana Terrese Junio) PIG (1947, 1959, Energy Development Corpo- committed to actively support batches. ( Jessel Mosquera) free to explore areas you did must cultivate now. into action plans for expanding yourself in every not believe were open to you RABBIT (1939, 1951, business or rising in your ca- way you wish. It’s 1971, 1983, 1995, Calendar before. Have the courage to 1963, 1975, 1987, reer, especially if it’s connected a time of new begin- 2007)—A banner time for Equipping educators with entrepreneurship approach people in the field 1999)—This is one of the to the arts, beauty products, nings, so use this period love and romance, marriage skills One-hundred sixty teachers from 59 schools completed the BAYAN Academy offers which interests you. Familiarize years you will fondly remember. jewelry, personal adornments, well. Since you’ll be radi- and friendship. You could be training in technopreneurship conducted by Bayan Academy, JPMorgan the following certificate yourself with the new “terrain” You’ll meet scores of interest- fashion, interior design and ar- ating the magnetic energy of invited to lead a prestigious Chase and Co. (JPMC) through the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, training courses this that beckons to you. Consider ing people now, some of whom chitecture. Your judgment and the year’s lucky star, you’ll also 1981, organization. You get the pub- and the Department of Education-NCR. The Teachers’ Training on month: enrolling in classes that will may become friends for life. decisions regarding finances is be more attractive. New rela- 1993, 2005)—You prefer lic recognition you so richly Entrepreneurship for the K+12 Basic Educational Program seeks to February 19: Intuitive help you shift to a new career Partnerships will be lucky. But sound. You will be able to raise tionships can begin now, or an dramatic and flamboyant deserve. Business may not go equip technology and livelihood education teachers in Metro Manila Entrepreneurship or business. do not let your guard down. capital easily. Established rela- established one enhanced. events, full of action and drama, so well. But you won’t care. The with entrepreneurial knowledge, being early implementers of the February 26-27: Opera- OX (1937, 1949, 1961, Misplaced trust can bring tionships bring happiness. MONKEY (1944, 1956, so this period may be too mild psychological rewards you get technical-vocational-livelihood track of the K+12 program. Photo tions Management 1973, 1985, 1997)— heartache later. But it’s not HORSE (1942, 1954, 1968, 1980, 1992, and meditative for your taste. now will be so bountiful and shows (seated, l-r) Bayan Academy program director Philip Felipe; For rates, call Carol Arcaya at You’re not one to let obstacles because you’ve been misled. It 1966, 1978, 1990, 2004)—Not a particularly Still, there’s much for you to priceless that you won’t miss resource speaker Jefferson Cua; Bayan Academy executive director Raul 426-3140. Bayan Academy or barriers to your wishes stop may be due to your overopti- 2002)—Business and career peaceful time for you. There learn now if you’ll just slow material gains. Time enough Manikan; DepEd-NCR’s Jennifer Vivas and Dr. Maria Teresa Namoro; and reserves the right to change you from setting off on the mism and overcalculation of prospects are bright now, but can be lots of conflict and con- down a bit and stop to smell for financial recovery later. JPMC’s Patricia Anne Javier-Gutierrez with some of the graduates from course dates. path to their fulfilment. In fact, chances. View everything in only if you curb your aggres- frontation with siblings and the flowers. People you ignored You’ve always been lucky in the third batch. (Philip Felipe) setbacks serve to challenge you the proper perspective. Take off sive nature and the tendency relatives, neighbors and people in the past may surprise you money, anyway. 10 Lopezlink February 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink February 2015 11

Sudoku WE had a good start to the year Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Does cataract surgery with Pope Francis’ first sojourn to Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, the Philippines in January. The papal column at kahon. visit, which culminated in a mass at make you anxious? Rizal Park in Manila, gathered a re- Dear Rosie By Audrey Trinidad cord-breaking number of the Filipino Lopez Center Valentine’s Day date package at stake in our on- faithful that was undeterred by a ty- going Facebook contest. The name of the winner will be an- CATARACT surgery is one gery is done on an outpatient surgery. Call us to find out if phoon and unusually cold tempera- nounced in a few days, so check out our page and add your of the most common eye pro- basis and only takes 15-20 min- this is the right treatment for tures. Despite the issues that initially comment now! cedures done by doctors. How- utes. It also provides patients the you or your loved ones. Ka- surrounded the event, the Philippines, The Lunar New Year also adds to February’s sizzle and spark. Ze- ever, many people are still ap- benefits of faster healing and pamilya discounts apply: 50% on the whole, pulled it off without a naida Seva continues a long-running tradition here at LopezLink by prehensive about the idea of better visual results. off on consultations, 25% off on hitch. sharing her predictions for the Year of the Wood Sheep. And if you eye surgery. To help allay some Asian Eye Institute is the diagnostic examinations, treat- And the positive vibes continue haven’t done it before, why not make this the year to do a Chinatown of their concerns, Asian Eye only eye care center that offers ments and surgeries. For more to flow! The long-awaited rollout of food trip? We’ve got a handy guide for you on the bottom of this Institute offers a unique tech- VICTUS femtolaser cataract info, call 898-2020. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) page. nology—bladeless cataract sur- is finally happening this 2015. The term has been floating around ooOoo ABS-CBN, First Philec jump-start Lopez Group walk fest Hosts ABS-CBN gery—to help make anxious pa- for quite a while but most people don’t really have an idea what it Congrats, Lopez Museum, on your 55th anniversary! My fam- and First Philec welcomed around 500 Lopez Group employees, family members and friends to the January tients feel more confident about Asian Eye receives implies or how it’ll alter their TV viewing experience: it means that ily and I are looking forward to your upcoming exhibits and your edition of the Lopez Group HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) held at the La Mesa the surgery. “picture quality will significantly improve due to higher-resolution move to Makati.—Rachel Nature Reserve on January 31. Leading the invocation and recitation of the Lopez Credo and Values was First With the aid of laser technol- reaccreditation from ACI images. It delivers noise-free pictures and is capable of mobile and ooOoo Philec senior manager Ed Ibajo, while TJ Isla, ABS-CBN’s HR Employee and Labor Relations head, delivered ogy, the doctor is able to quickly By Charizze Henson handheld reception.” Where can we buy DVD copies of the remastered “Oro, Plata, the welcome remarks. The WTT participants were treated to a breakfast of fried chicken with kikiam and and easily remove the cataract Chinky Alcedo, who is at the helm of ABS-CBN’s DTT group, Mata”?—V, via Twitter asado after the six-kilometer trek. (Gerbs De Castro) without using a blade! The sur- ASIAN Eye Institute was re- safety and efficiency of health offers a peek at the Kapamilya network’s ABS-CBN TVplus—an According to Kane Choa of ABS-CBN Integrated Corporate cently reaccredited by Accredi- care organizations through innovation that will forever change the way we see TV. Communications, you may order via ABS-CBN Store online at tation Canada International recognized international stan- February may be the runt of the calendar but that doesn’t mean store.abs-cbn.com. Workshop starts February 21 (ACI), maintaining its status dards and its accreditation it’s short on fun. With Valentine’s Day this year falling on a week- ooOoo as the first and only ambulatory programs. Established in 1958,  Very Easy end, expect the celebrations to be more frenzied than ever. We’re hooked on another controversial and exciting season of eye care facility in the Philip-  Easy Power Plant Mall preps you for the “battle” with G-Love, hap- ‘The Voice of the Philippines.’ Suggestion though: if Team Sarah the ACI has already accredited  pines to receive international Medium pening at the North Court on the weekend of February 7. The health wins this again, maybe ABS-CBN should consider getting a new Discover Gina Lopez’s more than 1,200 organizations  Hard health care accreditation. with representations in 5,700 and wellness fair is spearheaded by G-Stuff through Gina Lopez, coach?—JP Asian Eye VP and GM Al- sites. who will give a talk during the two-day event. The ABS-CBN Ling- win Sta. Rosa says: “We are very Asian Eye first received kod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. honcho has also organized medi- meditation secrets happy that our efforts have been Answer to Dec.-Jan puzzle If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions its accreditation in 2011 after tation and healing workshops for later this month—something to an effective and proven system over 40 years. This meditation der to graduate to this activity. recognized again by the ACI. I Solution, tips and about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send signing an agreement with ACI consider for those in the market for a new skill or activity. them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] of subtle body building to boost practice that I have been doing Both workshops will be believe that this achievement computer program for the implementation of its Of course, we couldn’t let the occasion pass without trying or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. WHAT’S on your bucket list? the flow of positive energy. This for more than 10 years is the conducted by California-based speaks of our commitment to available at new Qmentum International www.sudoku.com to make it even more special for our readers. There’s a Eugenio Whether your goal is to be able will result in heightened aware- most effective method I have Inner Space Techniques prac- provide patients with excellent program in 2010. to save up for a grand vaca- ness as well as develop creativity ever had,” Lopez says. titioner Annie Upthagrove at and quality eye care services. tion, be hired by your dream and intelligence, and improve On February 23-24, the the Luna Gardens, Rockwell This recognition also motivates Eats company or meet that special overall health. The system will workshop on healing will teach Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee of us to work harder to ensure the someone you’ll spend the rest also enable participants to bet- participants how to feel, read P5,000 per workshop includes utmost care and comfort of our Pope Francis’ chef in Manila Ring in the Year of of your life with, the secret is to ter manage negative energies and transmit healing energy for lunch. For more info, contact patients.” pull in “good vibes.” such as anger, jealousy, shyness protection against negative en- Sarah Bulan at 415-2272 loc. The ACI is an independent, the Sheep in Binondo Let Gina Lopez help you. and pessimism. ergy. Participants must attend 3791 or email sarahjane_bu- nonprofit organization that Ma’am, ‘sinisimot niya!’ By Gerbs De Castro The chair of ABS-CBN Ling- “I have been meditating for the meditation workshop in or- [email protected]. seeks to improve the quality, By Dulce Festin-Baybay kod Kapamilya Foundation “MA’AM, sinisimot niya!” These words of one of her wait- sick,” added the chef who had met the Papal Nuncio ON February 19, the best way to cel- Inc. shares her meditation regi- ers were not only music to the ears of chef Jessie Sincioco of through Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican Nida ebrate the first day of the lunar year men through workshops that Rockwell Club. It was also a sign that the food she served Vera. The pope was also known not to waste food. and the Chinese New Year is to go to will teach you how to attract How exercise keeps us young to the most important client of her life was well-liked. As a With her sensitive assignment, Sincioco was of course the heart of Chinatown in Binondo positive energy and fulfill your chef, this was the best compliment she could get. nervous and would freeze whenever she was in front of to savor authentic Chinese cuisine dreams in the process. ACTIVE older people re- The scientists then ran each fairly stable across the decades and strength to some extent, “What was left was the bone of the chicken,” said the pope, which happened three times. and experience the festivities. On February 21-22, the semble much younger people volunteer through a large array and was much closer to that Dr. Harridge said, even if we Sincioco in an interview with ABS-CBN News Chan- “He was really different, really something. There’s a Food is central to Chinese New meditation workshop will share physiologically, according to a of physical and cognitive tests. of young adults than of people exercise. nel (ANC) regarding her assignment as the chef to do a certain magnetism in him that you stare at him and feel Year celebrations. It is believed that new study of the effects of ex- They also had the volunteers their age. All in all, the numbers sug- simple papal menu during the stay of Pope Francis at the like hugging him,” recalled Sincioco when asked how eating certain kinds of food will bring Sports & Wellness ercise on aging. complete the so-called Timed And their Timed Up and gest that aging is simply differ- Macky de Lima does Apostolic Nunciature in Manila in January. she felt in her ANC interview. fortune and good luck for the coming In the new study, scientists Up and Go test, during which Go results were exemplary. ent in the active. It was last September 2014 when she was informed by She went through the normal route to go to her place year. For instance, eating tikoy, the calendar at King’s College London and someone stands up from a chair Many older people require at Of course, this study is it again! First Balfour FEBRUARY Strategic and Business Planning the office of the Papal Nuncio of her selection. Immedi- of assignment and was given three passes to enable her sticky Chinese rice cake, means the the University of Birmingham without using his or her arms, least seven seconds to complete based on a single snapshot of an 15: PhilHealth Run, head Macky de Lima ended 2014 ately, she did online research on his favorite food and to pass through the street barricades leading to the Nun- “sticking together” of the family. in England decided to use a briskly walks about 10 feet, the task, with those requiring unusual group of older adults, with a bang as he added another bought all the books about the pope she could ciature, which had a big functional kitchen with good The celebration begins with a bang before midnight with a dragon dance. Then 3K/5K/10K/20K (QC different approach. They re- turns, walks back and sits down nine or 10 seconds considered Dr. Harridge said. He and his the family gathers for the elaborate dinner feast to give thanks for the year and to Memorial Circle), 4:15am. ultramarathon to his growing list. find in the bookstores. After she was told of her equipment. moved inactivity as a factor in again. to be on the cusp of frailty, colleagues plan to The Negros Oriental 100 Ultra appointment, she went down on her knees in “I did not have to sleep over at the Nunciature but take in auspicious food such as fish for abundance, Peking duck for togetherness Fee: P400-P900. Contact their study of aging by looking The researchers compared Dr. Harridge said. But even retest their volun- Marathon covered 103 kilometers joy and gratefulness for what she considers if it were necessary, I would have obliged,” she said. and fidelity, mandarin oranges for continuous prosperity and noodles for long life. any PhilHealth office at the health of older people the results of cyclists in the the oldest cyclists in this study teers in five and from the capital, Dumaguete City, her biggest blessing, she said in an exclusive From day one at the pope’s Manila residence, she Lan Zhou La Mien and Masuki both serve excellent handmade noodle dishes. 15: HaRUNa, 3K/5K/ who move quite a bit. study against each other and also averaged barely five seconds for 10 years… But to Bayawan City. The run started interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer. brought in three of her staff, chefs Noreen de Guz- In the morning, take a walk along Ongpin Street and power up Chinatown- 10K/16K (Blue Bay “We wanted to understand against standard benchmarks of the walk, which is “well within even in advance of at 5 p.m. on December 13, “The Holy Father’s most favorite food is the man and Joseph Joaquin and wait staff Christian Mar- style: a cup of Chinatown’s best brewed coffee and the famous pugon-roasted pork Walk, Pasay), 4:30am. what happens to the functioning supposedly normal aging. If a the norm reported for healthy those results … this affording participants a view of roast beef and the flambéed mango with man- quez, and chef Ricsan Sanoria on the last day. She was asado at SaLido Restaurant. Fee: P450-P750. Contact of our bodies as we get older if particular test’s numbers were young adults,” the study authors study shows the Mindanao Sea and Cuernos de tecado ice cream,” she wrote in response to our also assisted by the Nunciature’s kitchen staff. Now, grab your cameras and enjoy visiting temples, and taking photos of various lion 0916-3485232 or runtaran- we take the best-case scenario,” similar among the cyclists of write. that “being Negros, Negros Island’s second email queries. Sincioco was invited by Lopez Group chair- and dragon dances, Chinese lanterns and fire-breathing dancers. [email protected] said Stephen Harridge, senior all ages, the researchers consid- Some aspects of aging did, physically ac- highest mountain, at sunset. “I was told that he likes simple man Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez to run the By midday, treat yourself to lunch at Cafe Mezzanine, the violet-themed volun- 22: Financial Fitness De Lima, who also serves as author of the study and director ered, then that measure would however, prove to be inelucta- tive makes your dishes, nothing spicy, and very then Fernando’s at Rockwell Club in September teer fireman’s coffee shop; Tasty Dumplings for the breaded pork chop experience; Run, Corporate Communications head 5K/10K/21K of the Centre of Human and seem to be more dependent on ble. The oldest cyclists had less body function on little ground pepper. Unfor- 2005. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in com- or Wai Ying Fastfood for delectable dim sum. of the Lopez Group construction (BGC, Taguig), 4am. Aerospace Physiological Sci- activity than on age. muscular power and mass than the inside more Cap your day with hopia and tikoy pasalubong shopping at Eng Bee Tin or Sala- firm, finished in 61st place out tunately, we did not prepare merce, major in banking and finance, Sincioco Fee: P550-P750. Contact ences at King’s College London. As it turned out, the cy- those in their 50s and early 60s like a young per- any Filipino dish for him. joined the Great Maya Cookfest in 1983 where zar Bakery as well as fresh lumpia prepared at New Po-Heng Lumpia House. The scientists recruited 85 clists did not show their age. and considerably lower overall son’s.” (Excerpted of 91 runners who started The experience of food-tripping in Binondo to celebrate the Year of the Sheep 0926-2237977 or the race; five runners did not The Nuncio was extremely she won the grand prize in the baking category. men and 41 women aged between On almost all measures, their aerobic capacities. Age does from www.nytimes. is definitely priceless. But if you can’t make it to Chinatown for New Year, then 0915-8269578 meet the 24-hour cutoff time. careful that ingredients Chef Jessie at the Rockwell Club (tel. no. 890- 55 and 79 who bicycle regularly. physical functioning remained seem to reduce our endurance com) new to his taste might 6543) is at G/F Amorsolo Square, Amorsolo have some mandarin oranges or noodles on hand so you’ll have your share of good affect him and make him Drive, Rockwell Center. fortune! Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! 12 Lopezlink February 2015

By Bebeth Timbol What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this February The magical chemistry of Metro to celebrate their upcoming project, a remake of the teleserye “Pangako Sa ’Yo.” Flip through the pages of ‘KathNiel’ in ‘Metro’ the cover story to see just how magical the chemistry Decked in this season’s countryside romantic trend, Daniel Padilla of “KathNiel” is. Prepare yourself for Valentine’s Day and Kathryn Bernardo come together in an epic photo shoot for with Metro’s tips on finding the best date outfits and achieving the look of love. Plus, how to wear lace and date places you should check out. since birth” or NBSB, and the ideal date with your best buds. Julia The ‘month of love’ in Barretto and Iñigo Pascual grace this month’s cover, while Alex Gonzaga sets rules for single and “It’s complicated” girls. ‘StarStudio’ Also by ABS-CBN StarStudio brings you a total “love, love, love” experience with kilig stories, leading off with an exclusive interview with Kristine Her- Publishing: ‘Stu- mosa and Oyo Sotto. We take you on a love parade, starting with a special report on the wedding of Dingdong Dantes and Marian pid is Forever’ Rivera. Other featured couples include Chito Miranda and Neri “Stupid is Forever” by Sen. Miriam De- Naig, John Prats and Isabel Oli, Bianca Gonzalez and JC Intal, fensor Santiago has sold over 110,000 and more! copies since its launch in December and is now on its sixth printing, making it Valentine’s Day à la ‘Working the fastest best-selling title of 2014. It Mom’ is a collection of Santiago’s punch lines, jokes and one-liners, and features il- Working Mom’s latest issue features Richard and Lucy Gomez on lustrations by CJ de Silva-Ong, Manix Abrera, Elbert Or, Rob the cover. Get in the mood for love with a sexy bedroom makeover, Cham and many more. “Stupid is Forever” is exclusively available indulgent Valentine recipes by chef Jessie Sincioco, and soothing at National Book Store. (Katherine Solis) spa treatments. Planning to have a quick romantic escape come Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- V-Day? Turn to the “Destination” section to find a selection of stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- places to visit and restos to sample. droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. Status: Happy and single with The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your fa- ‘Chalk’ vorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or purchase current and back Chalk serves up Valentine’s Day looks, gift must-haves for your issues by logging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/ special someone, stories of being happily single and “no boyfriend Current-Issues/. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Nikki Nava

THE celebrations never end at Power Plant Mall! Year of the Wood Sheep. Feel the PartyThe sweetest thing hearty!joyful spirit from February 16 to Make your Valentine’s Day sweeter and more special! February 19 as we bring you dif- the G/F, East Tower of One Rockwell. Starting February 9, Power Plant Mall will help you come ferent cultural performances, a tra- ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ up with the best gifts for your loved ones, from picking out ditional Chinese art exhibit and a The first movie installment from the the perfect bouquet to finding the sweetest pastries. Celebrate festive Chinese market at the R1 top-selling “Fifty Shades” trilogy will be with your significant other as well at the Rockwell Tent, and Level. in theaters by February 14! Give Val- Time for lime remember when you first fell in love! entine’s Day an exciting twist as Jamie Welcome the sheep Wasn’t able to stock up on tequila and lime? Chili’s will save the Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora and Power Plant Mall goes full blast in celebrating the start of the day! With a variety of margarita flavors for you to choose from, Luke Grimes portray your favorite char- you’ll really be able to spend National Margarita Day the right way acters from the book. Buy your tickets Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco on February 22. Gather your friends and have a fun time at Chili’s at the Power Plant Cinema at the R3 Executive Editor Rosan Cruz located at the P1 Level. Level. Will you make him Show me the choco wait? Because Mr. Grey will see you now. Contributing Editors Attention, all chocolate lovers: there are two reasons to get this Get some G lovin’ Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) tasty treat this month! If you don’t get chocolates Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Get some loving as G-Love goes to the North Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) for Valentine’s Day, you can buy your own because Court on February 7-8. New products for health Bebeth Timbol (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) it’s also Chocolate Lover’s Month! Let your taste and wellness from G-Stuff will be on showcase, Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) buds fall in love with the exquisite and luxurious including doTerra for common ailments and the Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) confections of AromaTouch technique to get rid of stress, tox- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Royce’ Choco- icity and pain. late. Visit the Guests can LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group R3 Level and indulge! even avail of massage sessions at 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Comme as you are discounted rates in partnership Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 Don’t fail to dress up for with Aruga. Make sure to be For feedback, email [email protected] this month’s festivities! Let the around for G-Stuff chief Gina Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph people around you feel the love Lopez’s talk at 4 p.m. on both Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph as you gear up in Comme des days. For more info, call Janelle Garçons. The store is located at at 0916-2114380 or 416-1828.