October 2006

FPCI: Steward of Verde Island

“CONSERVATION is the foresighted For one, FPCI is bent on making ment in the US-based Conservation In- utilization, preservation and/or renewal Filipinos aware of the fact that the ternational (CI). The new entity’s stated of forests, waters, lands and minerals, country is smack at the epicenter of vision was to provide Lopez Group for the greatest good of the greatest marine biodiversity as proven by ma- companies, other members of the busi- number for the longest time.”—Gifford rine biologist Kent Carpenter in his ness sector and government agencies Pinchot 2004 study, but we’re getting ahead of with a venue through which they could Call First Philippine Conservation the story. contribute to the conservation of Philip- Inc. (FPCI) a company in the business First, in 1999, there was the creation pine biodiversity. of saving the world, one natural re- of FPCI as an extension of Lopez Group source at a time. chairman Oscar M. Lopez’s involve- Turn to page 6 2 LOPEZLINK October 2006 Meralco, First Holdings among biggest in revenues, profit in H1

PUBLICLY listed companies earned in the small- and medium-sized enterpris- P122.6 million in the first half, up 19.82% Investments Corp. (SMIC), P31.46M; SMIC, P7.15M; Globe Telecom, P5.8M; 29.67% more during the first es (SMEs) board. from a year ago. Globe Telecom Inc., P30.7M; and Bank of the Philippine Islands, P4.7M; semester to reach P106.billion from “The impressive income performance Meralco came in third with P93.2M, up Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., P26.2M. Pilipino Telephone Corp., P4.5M; SMC, P82.21B the previous year, a wel- of the listed companies reaffirms percep- by 86.51% from last year. Meanwhile, PLDT came in the biggest in P4.5M; and JG Summit, P4.07M. come boost to the Philippine Stock tions that the economy stands on solid The others in the top ten in revenues in- profit with a net income of P15.64M in the Lim observed that listed companies are Exchange (PSE). ground despite the challenging political clude Petron Corp. with P107.1M; Philip- first half, while FPHC posted P6.7 million in piling up earnings at a clip faster than the Based on unaudited financial state- environment here and abroad,” PSE pres- pine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), net income to land in the fourth spot. First pace of increase of their stock prices. ments submitted by 231 listed domestic ident Francis Lim noted. P62.4M; JG Summit Holdings Inc., Gen Corp. made it to No. 10 with P3.5M. “Certainly, any discerning investor will companies on Sept. 19, all industry groups San Miguel Corp. (SMC) topped the P40.3M; Ayala Corp., P35.7M; First Philip- Rounding out the biggest earners were take the information as a cue to buy local enjoyed higher earnings, including those listed companies in revenues, turning in pine Holdings Corp. (FPHC), P32.9M; SM Ayala Corp. with a net income of P7.3M; stocks,” he said.

BayanTel chief executive consultant Tunde First Gen eyes Mirant assets Fafunwa and SVP Joevel Rivera (3rd and AFTER winning the bidding for two to match the offer of prospective bidders. earlier share sale, which allowed the 4th from left) with government-owned power plants, First First Gen however did not confirm re- company to raise some $165 million. Ericsson Gen Corp. has now set its sights on the ports of a possible partnership, with Mirant, the most profitable company Telecommunications Inc. Philippine assets of Mirant Corp. Marubeni Corp. and Tokyo Electric of in the before being overtaken (Phils.) president and The company confirmed its interest Japan, to bid for the assets. by the telecoms boom, is divesting its in- country manager in the “prospective sale of Mirant pow- First Gen which in September 2006 terests in the country and the Caribbean Rajendra Pangrekar and er assets in the country” in a recent dis- bid for and acquired its first state-owned as part of a new business strategy. It op- Ericsson Southeast Asia closure to the Philippine Stock Ex- power plant in two years, plans to double erates two coal-fired power plants with a president Jan Signell change. its power-generating capacity by adding combined capacity of more than 2,000 during the contract Observers say that the company, one 1,700 megawatts to its current 1,725 MW, while its generating assets in the signing. of 30 investors that have shown interest MWover the next five years. The expan- Philippines are valued at between $2.5 in the Mirant assets, would need partners sion will be funded by the proceeds of an billion and $3 billion. Ericsson to boost Power distributors start move to PBR broadband services IN compliance with the move of the En- “With this shift in the distribution shift to PBR by the year 2010; the Na- ergy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to- rate-setting methodology, consumers can tional Transmission Corporation became BAYANTEL has signed a frame agreement the highest-quality performance with multi- wards Performance Based Rate-Setting expect higher levels of service as PBR the first regulated entity in the Philip- with Ericsson to provide its Ethernet DSL service functionality based on well-estab- (PBR), Meralco, Cagayan Electric Pow- incorporates incentive and penalty pines to shift to PBR in 2003. Access (EDA) solution that will enable lished Ethernet technology. It lets operators er and Light Co. (Cepalco) and mechanisms related to electric and cus- To provide consumers ample oppor- BayanTel to continue providing an en- develop their business beyond basic IP con- Electric Co. (Decorp), filed on Septem- tomer service performance of distribu- tunity to air their concerns on the afore- hanced platform of broadband services and nectivity, ensuring the ability to offer triple- ber 1 their first applications under the tors,” Meralco president and chief oper- mentioned petition, ERC has slated hear- reliable connections to more customers. play services to home and office environ- Rules for Setting Distribution Wheeling ating officer Jesus Francisco said. ings beginning September this year until The contract is part of an ongoing deploy- ments in a way that is cost-efficient and fu- Rates or RDWR. At the same time, Francisco added, January next year. ment of Ericsson’s EDA solution for ture-proof. Meralco, Cepalco and Decorp com- PBR will give utilities a more stable and The government regulator expects to BayanTel’s nationwide DSL rollout under BayanTel offers DSL as a stand-alone prise the first three entrants to PBR, an predictable regulatory environment for resolve the petition by mid-2007. the brand names BayanTel DSL and Sky product, which means customers need not internationally accepted rate-setting continued investments in the distribution Meralco said that aside from follow- DSL. be landline subscribers of BayanTel. The methodology that was adopted by the sector. ing the mandate of law, the primary con- To date, BayanTel is one of Ericsson’s company has more than 20,000 Sky DSL ERC in accordance with the Electric Earlier this year, ERC directed all in- sideration in its application was still con- biggest customers for its EDA solution in and BayanTel subscribers at present. (J. Ro- Power Industry Reform Act (Epira). vestor-owned distribution utilities to sumer interest. (Maite Bueno) Southeast Asia. Ericsson EDA combines jo) Bayad Center accepts bill BayanTel beefs up backend payments overseas infra, standardizes on Microsoft BAYANTEL has acquired EMC Clariion to push our data availability to new thresholds,” HERE’s good news for overseas Filipino CX700 and CX500, Navisphere, SnapView and the CIO added. workers (OFWs) and migrants: they can now MirrorView solutions support its new services, Meanwhile, the company also entered into an directly pay for the bills of their loved ones in including remote data and application storage enterprise agreement with Microsoft Philippines the Philippines from where they are. services currently being used by leading online for a volume licensing program that will allow it Bayad Center, the country’s leading game providers. to utilize genuine Microsoft software at dis- payment center, has accredited branches The implementation of the EMC networked counted prices. in key cities around the world to accept storage and information management software Products covered include Microsoft Office payments of bills such as those in utilities, will help the company improve data manage- Professional, Microsoft Windows Professional mobile and land lines, internet, insurance, ment and protection, and strengthen service de- Desktop Operating System upgrade and Core real estate, and even the SSS. livery. Client Access License. The agreement will also OFWs and migrants can directly settle “Customer satisfaction is our commitment involve deployment planning, staff training to their obligations through the Bayad Over- and the only way to really deliver on that is to product support and software upgrades. seas available in Japan, United Kingdom, ensure that service interruption is avoided BayanTel’s service areas in Metro , Ireland, Italy, Spain, USA, Austria, Ger- many, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Macau, through round-the-clock availability of busi- and now cover over 25 mil- (L-r) Aida Yuvienco, AVP and head for sales, marketing, and Saipan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, ness-critical applications and data,” said Bayan- lion people, nearly 33% of the population of the business development of Bayad Center; Manuel Lorenzo Oman, Korea, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tel chief information officer Brigs Merin. Philippines. Their data is in a constant state of Tuason, president and CEO of Bayad Center; Mar Lazaro, Greece, Brunei and Canada. “We’ll be able to honor our service level flux with a customer base growing exponential- vice president for marketing and business development of This is made possible through partner- agreements because of the reliability of the stor- ly and the expansion of products and services. Communigate Technologies; and Rodgerto Tobias, CTI CFO ships with Communigate Technologies Inc. age systems and the ability of EMC’s software (J. Rojo) during the signing of the agreement. and Paysetter International. (Joel Aurellano) LOPEZLINK October 2006 3 Meralco honors Lopez foundation Gawad Kalinga founder receives global award MERALCO, in co- operation with the University of the THE Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) was Philippines, hon- one of three family foundations conferred the ored Gawad Kalin- IMD-Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch Distin- ga Community De- guished Family Business Award by Lombard Odi- er Darier Hentsch & Cie and IMD, a world leader velopment Founda- in executive development, in Monaco on Septem- tion Inc. executive ber 21, 2006. director Antonio The 2006 award winners were saluted by Prince Meloto in the first Albert II at the palace of Monaco and later presented with their awards at an official ceremony by Thierry Gawad Haydee Gawad Haydee Yorac Lombard of Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie Yorac awarding awardee Tony Meloto ceremony held at and professors John Ward and Annelie Stider of IMD. the Meralco Theatre on October 4, 2006. The award, which is considered one of the great- Former Senate President Jovito Salonga, the est honors for a business family and is generously chairman of the board of judges, said that the donated by Chopard, testifies to the dedication, spir- body deemed Meloto most deserving of the it of solidarity, and social responsibility of the win- award for his pioneering volunteer work in en- ning families. abling poor communities to rise above poverty. The LGFI was cited for its philanthropic en- The Lopezes—Rina, Lopez Group chair Oscar, Connie and Federico—in “[Meloto’s] establishment of growing Gawad deavors, along with Spain’s Fundació Lluís Carul- Monaco with fellow awardees, the Carullas of Spain and the Iveys of Canada, la and Canada’s Ivey Foundation. Kalinga groups…and the innovative manner in Prince Albert II of Monaco (center) and Thierry Lombard of Lombard Odier The Carulla family received the award for its Darier Hentsch & Cie (2nd from right) which…poverty is being tackled in Philippine management of the foundation, which will soon Gawad Kalinga communities is a courageous, pass to the third generation. The family draws selfless act for national good and harmony that on independent external members who add val- The Lopez family is recognized worldwide for the globe. … We are delighted to honor the untir- shows leadership in its highest form…. ue and help to further the foundation’s aims. the support offered to fellow Filipino citizens. ing commitment of the three winning families,” “He is a role model of public service most no- The Ivey family has been involved in the foun- Lopez Group chair Oscar M. Lopez, wife Connie Lombard said. tably since the service being done continues to be dation for three generations, sharing ideas, initia- Lopez, First Gen president Federico Lopez and Considered the most prestigious accolade to be tives, and drive. The foundation is very much Knowledge Channel Foundation executive direc- bestowed on a family business, the award was cre- done in the spirit of volunteerism…,” the judges aware of the need to achieve good governance and tor Rina Lopez-Bautista received the award on be- ated 10 years ago to recognize an outstanding said. involve future generations as well as to constantly half of the entire Lopez family. multigenerational company, operating internation- Gawad Kalinga is hailed as an alternative so- reevaluate and update its mission. Each generation “This award takes into account the strategic and ally, that excels in achieving family and business lution to the problemof poverty, with its inte- follows the family model in adapting the founda- philanthropic activities of exemplary business goals. It is presented annually by IMD in partner- grated, holistic and sustainable approach—a tion’s strategy and making it as effective as possi- families whose generosity and enlightened leader- ship with Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, the old- concrete plan to rebuild the nation by harnessing ble. ship are an inspiration to business families across est house of private bankers in Geneva. the best in Filipinos. Aside fromSalonga, other membersof the board of judges were Cesar Virata as vice chair- man, Senator Manuel Roxas II, justices Adolfo Education is MMLDC’s mission Azcuna, Consuelo Ynares Santiago, Abraham Sarmiento and Jose Vitug, and publisher Max MERALCO Management and Leadership Devel- The Creative Presentation and Facilita- dividuals and P7,400 per person for groups of Soliven. opment Center (MMLDC) is offering two courses tion Techniques course for teachers, trainers, four. The Gawad Haydee Yorac is an annual search in October. The Basic Supervisory Functions facilitators and HR practitioners focuses on All fees are inclusive of certificate, handouts, for leaders and public servants who possess at- course on Oct. 11-13 will help first-line supervi- the application of creative delivery methods snacks and lunch. There will be free shuttle service tributes, practice personal work ethics and live sors and teamleaders understand basic superviso- to enrich the learning experience. A high- fromMeralco in Ortigas or Ayala to MMLDC in personal lives worth emulating. It perpetuates ry functions, and apply planning, organizing, lead- light of this course, which is scheduled for Antipolo City and vice versa. Participants will also the memory of Yorac and her accomplishments. ing and controlling principles in the workplace. Oct.19-20, will be the discussion on multiple have a chance to win MMLDC gift certificates. (Corporate Communication/Meralco) Fees are P9,900 for individual participants and intelligences, adult-learning concepts and For inquiries, please call 632-8111 or visit P8,500 per person for groups of four. styles in course design. Fee is P8,800 for in- www.mmldc.org. (Peng Young) Get ‘Pinoy Dream Academy’ 24/7!

IT’S definitely the hottest new show on televi- Each week, scholars will be nominated for sion. Now, you can be part of the much talked expulsion. Two fromthe nominatedgroup will about “Pinoy DreamAcademy”(PDA) 24 be saved by their teachers and their peers while hours a day, every day, on SkyCable! viewers decide through text votes who fromthe Asia’s broadcasting giants join forces in bringing Philippine television viewing to greater heights ABS- SkyCable subscribers can get an exclu- remaining two will be saved. CBN is now in partnership with Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) in increasing cooperation in areas sive peek as the scholars start their road to Six grand finalists will compete in a major such as program distribution and coproduction. ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III and KBS pres- success via the “PDA” 24/7 channel on concert where viewers will again get to decide ident and CEO Yun-joo Jung (4th and 5th from right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the KBS Channel 67. who should be the country’s next pop icon. headquarters in Seoul. Photo shows (l-r) Eun Mun Ki and Choi Choon Ae, head and managing director of the KBS Global Strategy team, respectively; Yun-joo Jung, president and CEO of KBS; Lopez; Charo In “PDA,” 20 of the most talented Filipinos And as a 24/7 subscriber, you’ll see all the action Santos Concio, ABS-CBN EVP and head for Mega Manila Channel 2; Evelyn Raymundo, VP for program fromthe country and around the world battle it as it happens! Subscribe to “Pinoy DreamAcademy” acquisitions; and Monchet Olives, SVP for business development and special projects. (Karen LaRosa) out as they undergo rigorous training in singing, 24/7 now! Call SkyCable at 631-0000. “PDA 24/7” dancing and acting. is also available in Sunvision. (Arlene Torres) 4 LOPEZLINK October 2006

PR CHALLENGE Fulfilling din ang PR work Does your ANO ang role ng belief sa public rela- natin magbigay ng honest message sa ing sa punto na hindi ko na tions? Ng ethics at scruples? Tuklasin mga consumers at ang sinasabi ng nakayanang gawin, kahit ma- CEO excel? ang saloobin ni Sarah Ebener ng The Death ay ‘kung gusto mong mag-sigar- ganda ang pera at benefits, sabi Independent: ilyo, aminin mong nakamamatay ito ni Nicholas. Si Mark ay hindi tumatanggap ng kaya mag-sigarilyo ka ng Death.’” Ngayon, masaya si Nicholas bi- WHY should your CEO or senior manager campaign para sa sigarilyo, petrochemical Dahil may-ari ng sarili nilang ahen- lang senior media officer ng isang be nominated for the Communication Ex- companies o political parties. Dahil umi- siya, puwedeng mamili ng kliyente sina child-centered social organization. cellence in Organizations, or CEO Excel inom naman siya, okey lang sa kanya ang Mark at Angie. Pero hindi ganito ang sit- “Mahirap mag-promote ng organiza- Awards? mag-PR para sa liquor companies. wasyon ng mga nag-uumpisa pa lang o tion na wala kang tiwala,” paliwanag According to International Association Pero tinanggihan niya ang Death nagtatrabaho sa malalaking korporasyon. niya. “Pero sa PR kasi, kadalasan ay of Business Communicators (IABC) Philip- Cigarettes kahit na malaki ang budget Natagpuan ni Nicholas ang fulfillment bahagi lang talaga ng trabaho yun.” ception, dagdag pa ni Frank. “Kung taos- pines director Veronica Tapia-Merk, getting nito. Ang nasabing account ay sinalo ni sa PR pero sa ibang field. Nagsimula Hindi naman laging dapat ganun, sabi puso akong naniniwala sa isang bagay, this award will deliver a strong message Angie. “Naintriga ako sa brand na siyang magtrabaho sa isang American ng PR guru na si Lynne Frank. “Sa pala- masasabi kong magaling ako. down the ranks. “If the leader values and Death,” paliwanag niya. “Parang pag- firm na nagla-lobby para sa food industry. gay ko, ang tanging paraan lang para ma- “May paraan ng paggawa ng honest pays attention to communicating well to his pupuna kasi ito sa tobacco cartel at sa Nang tumagal, na-realize niya na imbes promote ng PR ang isang bagay o idea ay at matinong komunikasyon para sa lahat. stakeholders or audiences, then shouldn’t tingin ko, may inherent health message na politically impartial think tank, political kung kumbinsihin nila ang sarili nila na Kailangan lang huwag maging sinungal- the managers and employees under him take siya. Naniniwala ako na kailangan machine ang pinagsisilbihan niya. Dumat- naniniwala sila rito.” Ito ang art of self-de- ing at magkaroon ng values.” care to communicate well also?” The CEO Excel Awards, the Philippine version of the global IABC Excel Awards, is open to Filipinos and non-Filipinos who Today’s teens are ‘14 going 40’ are senior managers based in the country. “Only one winner is chosen there every year, and as far as we know, no Asian has THE youth today have more concerns, The findings: The hopeful generation. Teens from teens are more conservative. Also teen won. The criteria for the world and Philip- due mainly to the easier access to infor- Virtual is real. Teens are watching OFW homes are happier with certain as- values vary from (conservative) pine Excel Awards are the same, but in our mation through the Internet and other less TV, reading less, interacting with pects of their life, such as standard of liv- to Mindanao (liberal) to Metro Manila case, we widened the search by choosing forms of technology. friends face to face less frequently and ing and housing conditions. This is why (evolving to become more liberal). winners in 12 categories,” Tapia-Merk said. This revelation is part of McCann Er- spending less money on traditional con- this generation wants to work abroad as a The fragmentation of family during The communication programs for the pre- ickson Philippines’s 2006 intergenera- sumer items—thanks to virtual connec- way to improve their lives. teenage years. Only half of teens live- ceding 12 months of the contest deadline tion study, “What’s in Your Box?” The tivity technology. The death of the classic career- with both parents around, compared to (October 9 this year) are the ones evaluated. firm did similar studies in 1992 and 2000 Technology sets the bar for the builder. The new generation of work- 65% in 2000. Nomination forms are available at the with 2,000 respondents across all social obsolescence of people. The use of ers is looking for jobs that promise Plugged in, stressed out. Today’s IABC Secretariat, telephone numbers 750- classes and all regions of the country. technology and virtual connectivity good pay sooner than later. teens are 14 going 40 because they are 5667, 810-1631 local 123, or through email Nandy Villar of McCann Erickson creates the great divide between gener- The single 20-something: The big learning, seeing and experiencing more [email protected] or Philippines asserted that today’s ations, with 30 as the cutoff. spender. They have the spending pow- things sooner. [email protected]. The nomina- teenagers are not as naïve as they are per- Learning=earning. School is seen er of adults and the voracious consumer The reality generations. Armed tion fee is P10,000 per entry. Payment should ceived to be, citing the wider scope of as a means of reaching a set of goals, appetite of teenagers. with more information from more be in check payable to IABC Philippines. their worries and concerns compared to such as leaving the country to earn Adults are more liberal than sources, teens are aware of and worried youths circa 1992 or 2000. money and repaying one’s parents. teens. Compared to the 20-somethings, about more things than ever. LAA Manuel M. Lopez on corporate social responsibility From corporate-giving to volunteerism LAA 5th cycle nowopenfor By Jen Hiloma (CSRO) that institutionalized corpo- Bulacan, was meant to be a birthday rate volunteerism in Meralco to en- gift for the chairman. Since then, the WITH almost every company embrac- sure corporate-wide perspective and building of Sibol schools has become nominations! ing the principles of corporate social support as well as sustainability and part of the company’s CSR program. responsibility, standing out in the relevance. After all, values formation is at the LET your outstanding teams or colleagues earn the crowd is no mean feat—especially if The CSRO became the company’s core of building strong communities. recognition they truly deserve by nominating them the company goes about its CSR activ- catalyst to marshal its huge human re- Aside from the Marilao Sibol for the 2006 Lopez Achievement Award. ities in a quiet, almost routine way. source, the employees of Meralco, to School, Meralco has built two others The Lopez Achievement Award is an annual Meralco makes use of its wide net- become involved in social outreach in Mandaluyong. For the rest of the recognition for exceptional achievements that con- work to carry out its social outreach programs and to become committed year, Meralco has lined up the cre- tribute to the Lopez Group’s business objectives activities. It is therefore natural that and concerned citizens. ation of nine GK Sibol schools in its and exemplify its core values. Since it started in its first beneficiaries are the cus- Meralco’s franchise area covers 23 franchise area. 2002, two individuals and 25 teams have been con- tomers in its franchise areas. In like cities and 88 municipalities, a total A bonus has resulted for Meralco ferred the award. manner, at the frontline of these activ- land area of 9,337-square kilometers. in undertaking this kind of initiative in All employees of Lopez Group companies may ities are the staff of Meralco’s over That translates to about 19.38 million depressed communities, where pilfer- nominate candidates, except for members of the pan- 120 business units. organized, Meralco was moved to do in potential beneficiaries of the vari- age of electricity is at very high levels. el of judges and the program management. A nom- Before CSR became a core value something parallel, Lopez recalls. ous programs initiated by Meralco. The company has observed that in ar- inator does not have to be from the same company as of Meralco, however, it was first an “The decision of management was The following year, the Meralco eas where there is a Sibol school, pil- the team or individual he or she is nominating. idea, then a compulsion, felt by Mer- to come up with its own CSR activities, Millennium Foundation Inc. (MMFI) ferage has significantly decreased—a The achievement must contribute to the areas of alco chairman Manuel M. Lopez. but that still meant writing out checks” was created in order to give structure confirmation that people, given the customer focus, human resource focus, business Going beyond enhancing corpo- to help charitable organizations. and sustainability for the CSR efforts right social support, would partake of management, corporate image building, public re- rate image On December 2000, company exec- of Meralco. And in the years hence, their earnings and pay the right dues. sponsibility and operations management, and must “CSR of the past was just philan- utives and their spouses held a Christ- the MMFI has entered into partner- Money well spent have been completed between November 2005 and thropy. But over the years, it has taken mas outreach program, helping the less ships with government and private or- The projects carried out by each Oct. 2006. on a different meaning—all good citi- fortunate celebrate the season with fel- ganizations to bring community ser- BRU may company-subsidized, Lopez To nominate, complete the nomination form zens should be involved in social respon- lowship and gifts. “But we wanted to do vice to a greater number of people. says, but “it is money well spent.” available through the Human Resources offices of sibility,” Lopez says. “It is not something more than give gifts,” recalls Lopez. Outstanding among Meralco’s CSR The Meralco chief is confident that your respective company or by email request that you do to enhance your corporate From then on, Meralco’s leadership activities are the building of “Sibol” the company’s brand of CSR will re- through the LAA Program Management. The Pro- image, it goes deeper than that.” decided social responsibility activities schools as part of the Gawad Kalinga main long after he is gone. gram Management will prescreen all nominations In the 1960s when the Philippine as individual and corporate commit- villages being built by Couples for “We don’t make it a requirement for to check for completion, consistency and adher- Business for Social Progress, a non- ments with long-term perspectives. Christ (CFC) across the country. employees to be involved in CSR ac- ence to the required coverage date of the achieve- profit foundation composed of pri- Volunteerism A gift for the chairman tivities. But in this company, you don’t ment. For more information, please call the LAA vate-sector companies advocating In 2001, Meralco created the Cor- The first Sibol school built by Mer- have to put in black and white,” says Program Management at 449-6005 or 449-6035 or CSR and corporate citizenship, was porate Social Responsibility Office alco employee-volunteers, in Marilao, Lopez. “You just become part of it.” email [email protected] or [email protected]. (Bheng Relatado) LOPEZLINK October 2006 5

Fifth season Will Pinoy win ‘racist’ ‘Survivor’? of ‘24’ is THE first contestant of Filipino de- controversial series of “Survivor” cants on the show,”host Jeff Probst Studio 23’s scent in “Survivor”has been cho- since the show began in 2000— said. “So we set out and said, ‘Let’s Extended! sen: Brad Virata, a fashion director “Survivor: Cook Islands.” turn this criticism into creative for hottest based in Los Angeles, California. Most of the controversy is the show.’ I think it fits in perfectly Born on November 23, 1976, based upon the show’s new for- with what ‘Survivor’ does—it’s a property DUE to insistent public demand, “Kapamilya Virata was raised in Oak Harbor, mat, which divides the 20 cast- social experiment.” Deal or No Deal”is extended indefinitely. Con- Washington. He received his de- aways into four tribes split on “Survivor: Cook Islands”is tinue watching the contestants’ stab at the two gree in international communica- racial lines. aired live via satellite on Studio million-peso briefcase. tions from the University of “The idea came from the criti- 23 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. “Survivor: “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal”is a tension- Washington. After graduation, he cism that ‘Survivor’ was not ethni- Cook Islands”will also have a filled game show where a contestant must choose traveled throughout Europe and cally diverse enough, because, for primetime airing on Saturday one briefcase from among 26. Each briefcase Asia working as a model. whatever reason, we’ve always had evenings at 7:30 p.m., following contains an amount ranging from P1 to P2 mil- Virata will appear on the most a low number of minority appli- “Pinoy Dream Academy.” lion. It is only when a contestant chooses a brief- case that he/she discovers its value which is flashed on the screen. As the briefcases are opened, the Banker will Pasasalamat ng offer an amount in exchange for the contestant’s Three awards in a row briefcase. At this point, the host will ask the DWRR 101.9 For Life FANS of “24”had reason to contestant the famous Deal-No-Deal question. for bossa nova diva celebrate at the 58th Annual If the contestant is confident that his/her brief- “Bigaten”na sorpresa ang in- clemind pagkatapos ng free Emmy Awards as the show case has a higher value than the Banker’s offer, BOSSA nova diva Sitti continues watching this young multi-award- ihanda ng DWRR 101.9 For checkups. and its star Kiefer Sutherland he/she can refuse the deal. The host will then her winning streak as she received ed diva as she dishes out the Life! para sa mga avid listen- Hindi rin mawawala ang bagged the Best Drama Se- continue to open the remaining briefcases until three commendations in a kakulitan sa likod ng pangarap ers nito dahil sila ay talaga “Bigaten at 10”compilation ries and Best Lead Actor tro- the amount of the contestant’s briefcase is re- row—Favorite New Female Artist nightly via namang “Bigaten at 10.” album ng mga landmark phies in addition to three oth- vealed. in a Video from 2006 MTV Pilip- “Pinoy Sa October 14, pupunta OPM hits sa career nito. er awards. To win, the contestant must choose between a inas Video Music Awards for Dream ang DWRR 101.9 For Life sa At siyempre, mangyayari Season5of“24”nowairs deal or no-deal situation. In a deal situation, the “Para Sa Akin,” Best Female Per- Acade- Quirino Grandstand para sa ang pinakamabigat na at 9:10 p.m. every Tuesday contestant must make sure that his/her briefcase former in music lounges, hotels, my”on “Run for Life”benefit event pasasalamat ng DWRR kapag night on Studio 23, right after yields a lower amount than what the Banker of- and bars from the 19th Aliw Studio 23 para sa Ospital ng Maynila. nagpamigay ito ng house and “Smallville.”Featuring Em- fered. In a no-deal situation, the amount of the Awards, and a platinum record with co- Nakipagsanib-puwersa lot sa isa sa mga masuwerteng my-nominated performances contestant’s briefcase must be higher than the award for the outstanding sales of hosts JC rin ang DWRR sa DZMM listeners nito sa January 2007. from Gregory Itzin and Jean Banker’s offer. her debut album “Café Bossa.” Cuadrado para sa isang medical mis- Keep on listening to your Smart, Season 5 also features Continue to join on “Kapamilya She released her second album and Bet- sion sa Tondo, Manila. May favorite radio station, Alam Mary Lynn Rajskub, Roger Deal or No Deal,”Monday to Friday nights after “Sitti Live”in September and will tina handog na “Live for Life” Mo Na ‘Yan! 101.9 For Life Cross and Louis Lombardi. “TV Patrol World,”only on ABS-CBN. (L. have shows at the Captain’s Bar on Carlos. concert pa featuring Sheryn for details dahil sila ay defi- New guest stars are led by Salterio) October 7 and 12. (Leah Regis, Jerome Salas, Mano nitely “Bigaten at 10!” (L. Sean Astin and Julian Sands. Aside from these gigs, keep Salterio) Mano, Soapdish at 6Cy- Salterio) (L. Salterio) UPDATE Fil-Aussie ‘dreamer’ is first casualty

THE scholars. Twenty dreamers the second one by the instructors; tor of the academy, backed up by and Sam Milby. Bianca Gonzalez end of the dream for Australia’s Yeng, Michelle and Jun. Howev- from all over the world reach for the third by the other scholars in a singer Moy Ortiz of The Compa- and Roxanne Barcelo round out Gemma Fitzgerald, who was by- er, Jun pulls the rug from under singing stardom under the glare face-to-face nomination; while nY, dancer-choreographer Mari- the roster of hosts. passed by the instructors in favor of the nominees by opting to quit the of the cameras. the last will be sent packing. beth Bichara and athlete Prizes. The PDA grand prize Rosita; by the viewers, who went academy for health reasons. It For four months, they will be As in “,” Gretchen Malalad. Additional in- winner will receive a condominium for Kris; and the scholars them- was also revealed that Jun was molded into “triple threat”perform- viewers will be able to monitor structors regularly drop in to unit, a car, P1 million in cash and a selves, majority of whom voted for only “forced”to try out for the ers who can sing, dance and act. the scholars 24/7 and to decide work with the students. major recording contract with Star Oona to remain in the academy. Academy by his mom. Every week, different sets of who gets to stay on the show. Hosts. Nikki Gil does a stellar Records, among other prizes, while Second nomination night. Third nomination night. It’s three jurors will select four stu- The teachers. The Apo Hik- job as host of the nightly show, the runners-up will receive cash Oona makes a return engagement Rosita’s turn for a return engage- dents for expulsion. The first stu- ing Society’s Jim Paredes serves and returns for the gala every Sat- and recording contracts. to the roster of students nominat- ment. She is joined by Chai, Ge- dent will be saved by text votes; as headmaster and artistic direc- urday night with Toni Gonzaga First expulsion night. It’s the ed for expulsion, this time with off and Yvan. (JGJ)

Chad, 21; Australia Chai, 20; CDO Davey, 19; Eman, 22; Iloilo Gemma, 20; Australia Geoff, 20; CDO Irish, 23; California Iya, 21; Pangasinan Jay-R, 19; Yvan, 23; Baguio

Joan, 20; Italy Jun, 18; Japan Kris, 20; Canada Mich, 24; Amsterdam Oona, 23; Bukidnon Panky, 20; Cebu RJ, 23; Ronnie, 21; Angeles Ro sita, 25; Dubai Yeng, 18; Rizal 6 LOPEZLINK October 2006

‘centerDiscoverer of of the center’ to present findings in RP

THE World Conservation Union’s and Conservation International- Kent Carpenter will be presenting Philippines are launching a cam- the results of his landmark study paign, the “Center of the Center,” on the world’s marine species in a to generate more awareness of public forum in on Octo- the Verde Island Passage and ber 13, 2006. wider support and commitment “The Center of the Center of from key stakeholders. Marine Shorefish Biodiversity: The The forum, the main event of Philippine Islands,” which lasted the campaign, will provide an av- for more than a decade and in- enue for Dr. Carpenter to present volved hundreds of experts on his study to representatives of na- marine life, has significant impli- tional government agencies, local cations because it identifies the government units, the academe, Philippines as being “home to an corporations and the nonprofit astonishingly high marine life.” sector. Clockwise from left: A diver In particular, Verde Island Pas- A diving expedition in Verde Is- cleans gets rid of some crown of thorns starfish, which plague sage, a domestic sea route that land will also be organized for a portion of the waters of Batangas City very near Verde Island; the FPCI team encompasses the provinces of members of the media. This will with their catch from an underwater cleanup; a colorful “resident” of Verde Batangas, Marinduque, Mindoro include an interaction with the Passage; community leaders and members discuss the Coastal Resource Occidental, Mindoro Oriental and community and an island tour, Management (CRM) plan for Verde Island; the project is introduced to the Romblon, was cited by Carpenter which will help demonstrate how students of University of Batangas as part of the Information, Education, and and coauthor Victor Springer of a science-based program can sup- FPCI: Steward... Communication (IEC) campaign the Smithsonian Institution as the port the socio-basic needs of from page 1 “center of the center” of global community members. marine shore fish biodiversity. First Gen, FPCI and CI-Philip- FPCI is thus “a support group as far as CI is con- However, the people and natu- pines had earlier formed a part- cerned, and a partner and a catalyst within the busi- To that end, FPCI is bringing in Carpenter this Oc- sure on the island’s resources. Then, in addition to a ral resources in the passage are nership to implement the Verde ness community—a thrust that makes it very differ- tober for a dialogue with Lopez Group executives, a 30-minute radio program on coastal resource man- facing numerous challenges in Island Passage Integrated Conser- ent from other conservation groups in the country,” public forum with government officials and members agement that will be aired in Batangas City, FPCI is terms of habitat destruction, law vation and Development Program says lawyer Rodolfo Ferdinand Quicho, executive of the academe, as well as TV talk show guestings. also instituting “CREST” (Coastal Resources Edu- enforcement, and population in the area. pressure, among others. For inquiries on the “Center of director of FPCI. “We want the relevant stakeholders to be aware cation for Students and Teachers) in the intermedi- First Gen Corporation, First the Center Campaign,” call FPCI at According to him, FPCI is in the process of de- na center of the center ito, and it looks like we’re ate and high school levels. Philippine Conservation Inc. (FPIC) 449-6085 to 87. veloping a couple of new projects and expanding not doing anything about it, or very little attention is An educator was commissioned to train the another, but their major undertaking at present is being given to the fact that this is actually the global teachers who will be teaching the subject, with FP- the Verde Island Integrated Coastal Development center of the center,” Quicho expains. CI even developing manuals for the teachers’ and Who is Dr. Carpenter? Program-Phase 2 funded by First Gen Corp. More than financial support, Lopez Group com- the students’ use. “The ICDP seeks to institutionalize coastal re- panies themselves can contribute human resources FPCI is also hoping to get the buy-in of donor DR. Kent Carpenter graduated source management mechanisms in Verde Island, as well as their scientific and business expertise to corporations for a “truly global coastal and marine from the Florida Institute of Tech- which means there’s a coastal resource manage- the race to preserve Verde Island. resource management project” that will run for a nology in Melbourne, Florida in 1975 and earned his doctorate of ment plan and a law enforcement plan funded by If Verde Island is destroyed, it will have a big maximum of five years and encompass the whole zoology degree from Hawaii Uni- the different stakeholders in the area,” Quicho ex- impact on food security, not just in the Philippines gamut of work—not just law enforcement—to cov- versity in 1985. He is currently a plains. but globally as well. “We’re actually responding to er the key biodiversity areas in the Verde Passage professor of biological studies at Verde Island, a part of Batangas, is a strip of land the Philippines’ global responsibility to conserve and the Apo Reef. the Old Dominion University in between Mindoro and the main island of Luzon. It the resources,” Quicho points out. “In the next five years we see ourselves becom- Norfolk, Virginia. is probably something that ordinary city dwellers FPCI looks to widen the scope of its efforts in ing stewards of Verde Passage and Apo Reef, and He says of the study that put will turn up their noses at: a sparsely populated the Verde Island and Verde Passage by working hopefully yung donor corporations, especially First Verde Island Passage on the map: place where life is hard, the sun mercilessly hot and with groups in the Apo Reef Natural Park, the Gen and First Gas, will really see themselves also “Scientists have long known that the waves strong. Verde Island, however, is in the biggest atoll in the Philippines, and in Tingloy, as stewards so that we can continuously work to- the area in Southeast Asia that in- “… There is ample justification cludes Indonesia, Malaysia and to prioritize the Philippines for con- middle of the Verde Passage, where “biodiversity is Batangas (which is bounded by the Verde Passage) gether in the area,” Quicho says. the Philippines holds the richest servation. As a probable epicenter supposed to be at its best in terms of number of for an expanded law enforcement project. But FPCI is not concentrating only on the Philip- marine biodiversity. I was amazed of allopatric speciation and island species.” “Malalakas na yung kanilang mga law enforce- pines’ marine resources. An incipient project this to discover that the extreme cen- integration bio-concentration, it is The Lopez Group has been working in Verde Is- ment efforts pero wala nang support sa kanila. time involves the “restoration” of the country’s ter of this biodiversity is in the imperative to conserve the habitats land for three years now, even before Carpenter’s We’re trying to come in, address their immediate forests, a cause very close to the heart of the Lopez Philippines, rather than closer to and diversity that can help us to un- study placed the area in the spotlight in 2004. needs and put in place sustainability mechanisms,” Group chairman. According to Quicho, OML and the equator….” derstand the processes that govern “It’s humbling to look at a place like that and have Quicho says, noting that such initiatives commonly Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes have already The authors of “The Center of biodiversity in the marine realm. impressions that are not really palatable and realizing sputter out for lack of external funding support or pledged mutual support for their respective organi- the Center of Marine Shorefish Bio- “Clearly, marine conservation how important that place is to all of us. I think the viable alternative means of raising revenue. zation’s conservation efforts, with the two parties diversity: The Philippine Islands,” efforts in the Philippines warrant even compare the Philippine seas special attention,” they said. (From lesson there is that, as long as it is part of nature you Verde Island residents meanwhile get help from signing a MOA to develop a global proposal on to the Amazon—as rich in unique www.oneocean.org/flash/philip- have to take care of it, because it is there for a reason. FPCI in the form of livelihood projects so that they restoring Philippine forests and biodiversity. life and equally endangered. pine_biodiversity.html) And Verde Island is there for a very important reason will avoid resorting to illegal and destructive fish- Closer to home, amateur divers or those wanting to humankind,” Quicho emphasizes. ing activities that contribute to the increasing pres- an introduction to the wonders of the sea can try “div-

Among other responsi- Program assistant Anacelle of Mindanao State University and a native of Bu- bilities, Monica Tan devel- Armada joined FPCI practically lacan. Meet the ops conservation and de- straight out of college at the FPCI currently has two community organizers velopment-related pro- UP-Manila, where she was a on board, Luis Caraan and Diane Campañano. jects for FPCI affiliates and scholar, a best thesis nominee, Caraan, an AB Political Science graduate of the project partners, such as and an active member of sev- University of the East, was the former area man- FPCI team First Gen Corp., Philip eral student organizations. Be- ager for the San Mariano area station of World- Morris Philippines, BG fore FPCI, she worked for a wide Fund for Nature’s project in Northern Sierra GERRY Reyes, director for op- habitat management, ecotourism activities and Group-Philippines, the year at the Balai Gifts and Madre. He spent another five years as project of- erations and concurrent pro- scientific studies. Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Home Ideas, overseeing the sourcing, purchasing ficer of the Evelio B. Javier Foundation and three ject coordinator for Verde Is- His special interest is in the areas of coastal re- grantees and the Philippine Business for Social and shipment of stocks. This Palaweña native fin- years as area coordinator of the Farmers Assis- land, is a veteran environmen- sources management programs, marine wildlife Progress (PBSP). ished her degree in Organizational Communica- tance Board. talist. He has notched 20 studies and management, diving instruction and un- Before joining FPCI in 2003, Tan put in a couple tion at the UP in 2005. Meanwhile, Campañano, who majored in envi- years’ experience and involve- derwater surveys, and resort development and dive of years with the PSBP as program officer and co- Eric Parfan, FPCI’s assistant project coordinator ronmental science at the Ateneo de Manila Uni- ment in projects related to tour operations. Reyes, a Bicolano, holds a BS Zool- ordinator. She holds a Master of Community De- for the Verde Island project, has a long track versity, has already racked up an impressive re- environmental concerns, ogy degree from the University of the Philippines at velopment degree from the University of the record in doing marine-related projects in various sume at the age of 23. She has taken part—as vol- wildlife preservation and Diliman and is currently based in Quezon City. Philippines. parts of the country. He is a BS Fisheries graduate unteer, supervisor and organizer—in several LOPEZLINK October 2006 7

EXECUTIVE FEATURE

By Carla Paras-Sison CI’s first projects. First Gen and First for Vitality and Environment. It has so Gas support the Verde Island and the far elicited support from various other First Philippine Conservation Inc. Verde Passage biodiversity project, corporations, including First Philippine (FPCI) executive director Rodolfo while FPHC has been helping with Industrial Corporation, Manila North Ferdinand Quicho Jr. never really FPCI’s interventions in the forestry Tollways Corporation, First Sumiden planned to be part of a corporate social sector. BG Philippines has also pro- Circuits Inc., First Philec, and Tollways responsibility (CSR) organization like vided funds to develop a global Management Corporation. The DiVE FPCI, but has taken on his new role forestry program, the project docu- Club will conduct fun dives, communi- like fish to water. ment of which is now being developed Providing over a decade of profes- in partnership with CI Philippines, the sional service to the traditional NGO Department of Environment and Nat- (nongovernment organization) com- ural Resources, and the Center for munity, Quicho was previously with Tropical Forest Science. the public interest environmental law Quicho’s goals for FPCI go beyond office Tanggol Kalikasan and with ensuring a reliable and stable financial Mediators Network for Sustainable capital base. “FPCI staff must continu- Peace Inc., a network of professional ally grow in and with their work. We mediators specializing in resource use must provide not just a working en- and agrarian reform disputes. vironment, but a learning environ- He was also engaged by Worldwide ment as well. We have to be a Fund for Nature-Philippines for the learning institution. This al- second phase of its Northern Sierra so means that FPCI has to Madre Natural Park Conservation and establish a more stable Development Project, and briefly by source of institutional Conservation International Philip- funds to be able to pines (CI-Philippines) for its Sulu-Su- meet the challenges es. Then, in addition to a ing for vitality and environment” by way of the Lopez lawesi Seascape Project. of a growing pro- n coastal resource man- Group DiVE Club. Companies in the Group were re- Joining FPCI in April 2006, Quicho fessional organi- n Batangas City, FPCI is quested to chip in a certain amount, which will go to- Coastal Resources Edu- wards the purchase of equipment and initiating an ini- chers) in the intermedi- tial batch of employees into the activity. “We want to make diving accessible because it’s Making biodiversity missioned to train the fun, very educational, and it’s a wonderful world ng the subject, with FP- down there,” Quicho enthuses. “There is so much to everybody’s concern ls for the teachers’ and learn, there is so much to discover about yourself, zation. This means a wider donor base, ty service dives or cleanups, possibly about the world, about where you get your food starting with the LopezGroup, of rescue dives, and teach newbies how to get the buy-in of donor when you’re down there. It’s really total well- course, and eventually, even outside of dive for a minimal fee. obal coastal and marine ness—it’s a spiritual, intellectual and emotional ex- it. A trust fund or an endowment fund is Work for humankind ect” that will run for a perience and, of course, it’s good exercise.” also within our line of sight.” Quicho said all employees can hold d encompass the whole But more than that, Quicho envisages a dive club Addressing clients’ needs their head high and be proud to be part w enforcement—to cov- that will eventually serve the community, its mem- has found his experience in public in- As a conservation organization, FP- of the LopezGroup. as in the Verde Passage bers trained in monitoring the reefs, water quality, terest environmental law and social CI has to develop programs and pro- “We have to appreciate how big fish and fish stock in the vicinity of Isla Verde, and development work quite useful. FPCI jects that address the needs of its and noble the work our group has we see ourselves becom- even engaging in underwater cleanups and rescue is currently in the stage of project clients; that is, the local communities committed to. We have to shun the age and Apo Reef, and operations. identification and development. and the business sector. “The chal- idea that this is just branding or public orations, especially First Joining the DiVE Club will also allow employ- Right mix of projects lenge is to link biodiversity conserva- relations. What our group is doing is ally see themselves also ees to see firsthand why they should care about “There is so much for FPCI to ex- tion with human well-being, and make really work for humankind, to restore continuously work to- Verde Island. plore so that we get the right mix of pro- the partners believe in and support that the environment for future genera- says. “Makikita mo roon, kaya marami kang kinakain, jects that will ensure our continued rel- connection,” Quicho said. tions. First Gen could have pursued a ating only on the Philip- kaya may isda ka pang makakain, kasi may ganyang evance in the environmental movement, He envisions FPCI as a leading cat- project in other places but chose to be An incipient project this mga lugar. Which is actually food on your table. You generate social energy towards conser- alyst in mobilizing the business sector in Verde Island, which is referred to by ation” of the country’s always have to remember that—food on your table. If vation, ensure our institutional growth, to support conservation work in the scientists as the center of the center of o the heart of the Lopez you don’t protect that, there’s not going to be fish on and create models to show that corpo- Philippines. “A logical link between marine shorefish biodiversity. g to Quicho, OML and your table, or at least mamahal yung fish sa table. You rate-backed conservation works. In this biodiversity and human welfare merits “CSR is not just about funding pro- gelo Reyes have already will probably not be able to afford it kung masisira sense, I would say that FPCI is still a support from the business community. jects. It’s about corporations and their their respective organi- yung mga lugar na katulad nito,” Quicho says. very young but promising organiza- Linking business to communities be- people growing into that kind of giv- ts, with the two parties He observes that FPCI’s work in Verde Island is tion,” said Quicho, a practicing lawyer. comes a source of sustainability.” ing, that mindset of volunteering to p a global proposal on the source of so much energy and pride within the First Gen Corporation and First FPCI is starting the LopezGroup help and to give of themselves to im- and biodiversity. organization. Everyone should be proud, he added, Philippine Holdings Corporation DiVE Club. DiVE stands for Diving prove our world.” divers or those wanting because they work in the LopezGroup which plays (FPHC) are the major sponsors of FP- rs of the sea can try “div- steward to Verde Island.

anao State University and a native of Bu- coastal management projects in Batangas and Cebu. currently has two community organizers The FPCI team is ably supported rd, Luis Caraan and Diane Campañano. by admin and finance assistant an AB Political Science graduate of the Karen delos Reyes, a BS Commerce ity of the East, was the former area man- graduate of the University of the r the San Mariano area station of World- Batangas. A provincial board schol- und for Nature’s project in Northern Sierra ar in her native province, Delos He spent another five years as project of- ReyesusedtoworkfortheProvin- the Evelio B. Javier Foundation and three cial Assessor’s Office in Batangas. s area coordinator of the Farmers Assis- oard. The Verde Island team shares a light nwhile, Campañano, who majored in envi- moment at their base in Batangas tal science at the Ateneo de Manila Uni- with a facilitator for the Coastal has already racked up an impressive re- Resources Education for Students t the age of 23. She has taken part—as vol- and Teachers (Crest) Training supervisor and organizer—in several (extreme left). 8 LOPEZLINK October 2006

CSR Rina rallies Fil-Ams to support technology-assisted education

THE use of carabaos, TV sets and Access to primary education FI’s work and to invest in the satellite dishes to illuminate young “But as we see the brilliant Philippines. minds and upgrade the quality of faces of the children watching ed- “Walk with me as we mobilize basic education in developing ucational TV for the first time, as resources to liberate and enable countries was highlighted in a se- we hear the laughter and the others. Together let us create that ries of coast-to-coast presentations singing of those born into conflict, magic that truly makes a differ- in the United States recently. as we note the improving test ence in people’s lives,” she said. In a presentation before a Unit- scores, we know this is work that Following the UN presentation, ed Nations (UN) conference and we can and should do,” she the KCFI party made the rounds of Filipino-American groups and in- stressed. several receptions held in their hon- ternational donors, Rina Lopez- In places without electricity, re- or. In New York, Consul General Bautista, president and founder of newable sources of energy were in- Cecilia Rebong urged the Filipino- Knowledge Channel Foundation stalled on the roofs of the schools. American attendees to help Lopez- Inc. (KCFI), shared her pioneering “This is our response to the mil- Bautista’s foundation since it pro- experience in the use of cable tele- lennium development goal of pro- vides a viable long-term solution to 1 2 3 vision in improving learning and viding universal access to primary help solve the education problem in comprehension of basic subjects education,” Lopez-Bautista said. the Philippines. 1) Rina Lopez-Bautista with Amb. Gaa, who hosted in the elementary and high school In 1999, Lopez-Bautista decided Inspiring his first reception as US ambassador for KCFI at the levels all over the Philippines. to help address poverty in the Philip- Ambassador Willie Gaa also Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.; 2) With the Addressing the “Science and pines using mass media. She zeroed hosted his first reception as US National Federation of Filipino Associations Technology for Education” in on the public educational system ambassador for Lopez-Bautista (NaFFAA) board in New York (clockwise from roundtable session at the 59th An- after research indicated it to be in and her group at the Romulo Hall center): chair and CEO Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Angie nual UN Department of Public In- crisis, with government incapable of of the Philippine Embassy in Cruz, JT Malonga, Jose Ramos, Benpres’ Rosan Cruz formation (DPI) and Nongovern- managing 42,000 elementary and Washington D.C. The new ambas- and Ray Altajeros; 3) Charito Kruvant of Creative ment Organization Conference in high schools and educating 18 mil- sador said Lopez-Bautista’s work Associates; 4) In San Francisco with (fromleft) New York on September 7, 2006, lion poor Filipino youth on an annu- is inspiring “not only the Philippine Consul General Rowena Sanchez, Filipina Lopez-Bautista recalled her al budget of $2B. schoolchildren but also the Philip- Women’s Network (FWN) chair Tessie Zaragoza, group’s “adventures” in bringing ‘Walk with me’ pines’ business sector by involv- 4 FWN president Marily Mondejar and ABS-CBN the Knowledge Channel’s curricu- Richard Berman, who moder- ing them in this new wave of so- Foundation Intl. president Mitos Santisteban. lum-based programs from the ated the discussion, was so cial entrepreneurship.” northernmost to the southernmost touched by Lopez-Bautista’s story Lopez-Bautista also met with tional Federation of Filipino Leighton, publisher of the ethnic Note: Rina Lopez-Bautista was portions of the Philippines. of the struggles of Hilmarie, a members of the international com- American Associations; and Char- newsmagazine VIA Times, in recently conferred the Manuel L. “We have had to employ even Knowledge Channel beneficiary munity and Fil-Am associations in ito Kruvant of Creative Associ- Chicago; Demos Punzalan of Cal- Quezon Award for Exemplary carabaos to deliver TV sets and satel- from the uplands of the Philip- New York and Washington D.C. ates, one of the featured achievers ifornia Technological Care in San Governance by the Catholic lite dishes to schools without roads. pines, that he offered her a four- The list included Aryeh Neier of in “Most Extraordinary Women,” Francisco; Marily Mondejar of the Schools Alumni Associations on We have had to carry our equipment year scholarship to Manhattanville Open Society Institute; Amir Dos- who suggested that Lopez- Filipina Women’s Network; Lito Sept. 23, 2006, and the “Rustan’s on outrigger boats through pirate-in- College in New York. sal of the UN Fund for Internation- Bautista be included in the book’s Gutierrez of Philnews, the biggest Essenses Award” as the woman fested waters,” Lopez-Bautista said Lopez-Bautista called on the al Partnerships; Vincent Mai, chair international edition. Fil-Am publication, and Consul who embodies their brand’s Thier- in her speech, “Carabaos, TV Sets UN, affiliate organizations and of the Sesame Workshop; Loida The KCFI delegation also General Rowena Sanchez in San ry Mugler advocacy for child ed- and Brilliant Faces.” donor institutions to look at KC- Nicolas-Lewis, chair of the Na- touched base with Veronica Francisco. (RKC) ucation on Sept. 28. Asian Forum on CSR in Manila Meralco builds WITH the theme “Harnessing CSR for Devel- society and development in general in the fo- in the afternoon session “Pooling Leadership more Sibol opment and Democracy,” the two-day confer- rum. to Make an Impact.” Topic based on AFI’s ex- ence on corporate social responsibility at Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez perience at their various programmes and Crowne Plaza Hotel on September 25 and 26, gave a talk on CSR and development in one of obersevations of institutions wherein intense schools 2006 featured the integration of plenary ses- the plenary sessions held on Day 2 of the fo- networking was necessary and successful. sions addressed by keynote speakers; special rum. The AFCSR, Asia’s foremost conference TWO new Meralco Sibol interest sessions that focus on specific dynam- Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. pres- and expo on CSR, was hosted by the Asian In- schools were inaugurated in ics, learnings and best practices of companies; ident Rina Lopez-Bautista discussed “the stitute of Management in cooperation with the Laguna and Rizal on August an expo and optional field visits. business of illuminating young minds ” from a United Nations (UN) and the United Nations 11 and 16, 2006. respectively. More than 500 proponents of CSR from all stakeholder’s viewpoint during the morning Development Programme (UNDP). Former These were the Sibol schools over Asia gathered and discussed aspects of concurrent session. ABS-CBN Foundation President was the forum’s in Unityville GK Village, San CSR relevant to business, the economy, civil Inc. managing director Gina Lopez discussed guest of honor. Pablo, Laguna and Banyuhay GK Village, San Mateo, Rizal. The beneficiaries welcomed representatives of Meralco and Gawad Kalinga and local government officials and with grateful hearts and happy faces. Finally, there was hope for at least quality preschool education for their children. The structure in San Pablo, Laguna is by far the biggest in terms of lot area among the Sibol schools, with a total land area of 127 square meters on which a 60-sq. m. school building stands. Thirty-one children aged three to six from the 184 GK family-beneficiaries that used to live along Sampalok Lake in FPHC VP HR Reynaldo Sarmenta, AFI San Pablo City are expected to attend the school. managing director Gina Lopez and LGFI The school in Banyuhay GK Village, on the other hand, AFCSR chair Fil Alfonso OML flanked by daughters Cedie Vargas Manuel M. Lopez executive director Dario Pagcaliwagan has a smaller lot size but boasts of a bigger building. It will and Rina Bautista have at least 30 pupils. The Banyuhay community chapel that Meralco had helped rehabilitate and improve was also blessed on the same day. Both schools come with Meralco’s Liwanag Learning Pack- age, which includes the provision of a comprehensive approach and curriculum; useful educational equipment, toys and fixtures; health and safety facilities; and even a solid waste management program. The teachers will also undergo trainings and seminars. Bantay Kalikasan’s Rivar Hernandez, Earlier, Meralco turned over a Sibol School in Bagong Canlas and M MFI AFI’s Teta de Castro, LGFI’s Dulce attendees M arlene Ochoa, Silang, Kalookan City, and broke ground for a school each in FPHC’s Beth FPCHC’s MNTC Festin-Baybay and Gizelle Abcede, and and Cherry de la Rea Busilak Village, Mandaluyong and Camacho Village, Marik- FPHC president executive director Chris Yap Rogelio Puno Kit Ventura Elpidio Ibañez Benpres’ Lucy Torres ina City. (Maite Bueno) LOPEZLINK October 2006 9

Magtipid: To the tiangge we go! Ongoing@Lopez Memorial Museum

By Norman Sison mo, at dahil direct na bagsakan mula sa Art and science pier ng mga goods galing China, makaka- PANAHON na ng Christmas shopping mura ka talaga. Merong pitaka, payong, take center stage in at uso na naman ang mga tiangge o gamit pang-kusina, damit, sapatos, sintur- neighborhood bazaars. on, bag at lahat ng klaseng laruan. Nangunguna sa listahan ang Tickled Sa Divisoria Mall man o sa 168 Zero-in 5 Pink bazaar na fundraising project ng I Mall, o sa mga kalyeng nakapaligid na Can Serve Foundation at cosponsored ng puno ng tindero’t tindera, basta handa Rockwell Land Corp. Sa October 14-15 kang maglakad, pumakyaw ka nang ZERO-in, the consortium of the coun- “Fuzzy Logic” which opens on Oct. na ito sa The Loft ng Rockwell Center sa pumakyaw at mas maraming bibilhin try’s premier private museums, cele- 25 at the Lopez Memorial Museum at- Makati. Bukod sa makakatulong ka sa mo, mas makakatipid ka sigurado. Mag- brates a milestone anniversary in 2006 tempts to craft a tentative survey of how mga proyekto para sa breast cancer aware- ingat lang sa mandurukot dahil sa so- as it enters its fifth year with Zero-in 5: Filipino visual art and popular culture ness at breast cancer patient services ng I brang siksikan, maaaring mabiktima Convergence. have, over time, weighed in on questions Can Serve, ngayon ka lang siguro ang mga hindi listo. The encounter between art and science of craft, mechanization, industrialization makakapamili ng mga natatanging fash- St. Francis Square takes center stage with the exhibitions be- and development, and living in the age ion at home accessories na gawa ng mga Ayaw magpatalbog sa mga kilalang ing centered around the relationship be- of interactive TV, surveillance cameras batikang Cebu-based exporters. Fifty pe- tiangge ng Greenhills at Divisoria, lumal- tween two divergent—albeit intersect- and Big Brother. sos ang entrance fee, abuloy mo na sa I na suot mo, siguradong kalyo ang aban ang St. Francis Square dahil sa higit ing—bodies of knowledge: the result of A cursory scan through relevant Can Serve para sa pribilehiyong makapag- aabutin mo. isang libong stalls ng RTW, cell phones, their meetings marked by the discipline of reads reveals that these engagements shopping ng mga kakaibang gift items. Ang mga sumusunod ang pinakasi- sapatos, bag at iba pa. Huwag asahang clear-cut parameters mitigated by the open- span ironic extremes—from ultra-na- Ang Karl Edward International naman kat at dinadayong tiangge sa Metro kasingbaba ng sa Divisoria ang presyo endedness of the generative imagination. tivism/self-exoticization to hybridiza- na dating nag-o-organisa ng mga tiangge Manila ngayon: pero air-conditioned ito at makakapag- tion and blind appropriation—and yet sa iba’t ibang subdivision ay pumirmi na Greenhills Shopping Center park ka pa kung may kotse ka. “Fuzzy Logic” plays on the volatility sa The Fort sa tapat ng MCHome Depot. Sikat dahil sa mga “perlas ng Silan- Tiendesitas that rings with shifting territories, ever- Bukas ang tiangge mula 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ganan,” ang mga South Sea pearls na di- Medyo sosyal ang dating ng tiangge changing avatars, elastic virtual com- tuwing Sabado at Linggo, at araw-araw nadagsa kahit ng mga turista. Dito rin na ito. Ang dinadayo ay ang Food Vil- munities and multiple versions of the na sila magmula December 1. ang kalangitan para sa mga naghahanap lage para sa tsokolate, sugar-free ensay- Noong isang taon, bumagsak ng ng murang cell phone at accessories. mada, balut, danggit at iba pang real. 19% ang benta ng mga malls dahil sa Meron ding mga “branded” na sapatos, pagkaing sariling atin. Bukas mula mga tiangge. Talaga namang relo, damit at polo, pero imitation ang tanghali hanggang hatinggabi, higit na Museo Pambata nakakatipid ang mga kababayan natin karamihan dito. Kung type mo ng orig- tambayan ang Tiendesitas kesa “shop- “The Healing Garden” sa pamamakyaw ng mga cute na items inal, sa mall ka na lang. pingan.” Ito’y noong isang taon. Baka November 11, 2006-Jan. 31, 2007 na pang-regalo sa mga flea markets. Divisoria naman ngayo’y maiba na. Bahay Tsinoy Museo Pambata features an interac- Gayunpaman, tiyagaan din dahil Value shopping ang drama dito. Nar- Sugod, mga kapatid! Mag-tiangge “Herbs, Harmony and Health” tive exhibition beginning November 11 nakakapagod at kung mali ang sapatos ito ang lahat ng maiisip mo na kailangan na para makatipid! October 7, 2006-January 31, 2007 that showcases the medicinal properties Zero-in 5: Convergence opens on of plants in “The Healing Garden.” Like October 7, 2006 with “Herbs, Harmony a small oasis, a pocket garden of actual and Health,” which brings together the medicinal plants can be explored by vis- science and history behind traditional itors of all ages and they will experience Chinese medicine. Over 2,000 years old, the textures, colors, fragrances and even traditional Chinese medicine is guided prepare and taste a sample of a healing by the principle of internal balance and elixir. Pressed flower artist Penny harmony. It is also a system of medicine Reyes-Velasco presents 20 medicinal which uses natural laws and energetic plants selected from her flower journal principles in regulating the free-flow of collection of Zambales flora from the vital energy for health and well-being. Pinatubo mountain range. Each artwork German Month ‘06: The fun continues This exhibition will show that West- was picked, dried and mounted by ern and Chinese medicine are not substi- hand. Nothingismoresexythan German Film Festival la, a trip to Munich, Ger- tutes for each other, neither are they getting out of a brand new Oct. 4-8, 2006 many courtesy of Lufthansa competitors. Rather, it will reveal how Mercedes-Benz—no matter 1 p.m.-11 p.m. German Airlines and other medical practitioners see them as com- where! Shang Cineplex, Mandaluy- fabulous prizes are at stake plementary forms of medicine. ong City for the lucky winners. A film festival featuring The Bavarian Sound Ex- Ateneo Art Gallery some of the critically and press, which is flown in di- “Flora: Beauty, Desire and Death” commercially successful rect from Munich, Ger- Oct. 11, 2006-March 31, 2007 films in Germany. These in- many, will render lively On the tercentenary of the Jesuit Bro. Expo of German Products clude “Goodbye, Lenin,” “oompapa” music. For Josef Kamel, SJ, the Ateneo Art Gallery and Services “Go for Zucker,” “The Other reservations call 750-8888 presents “Flora: Beauty, Desire and Ends October 1 Final” and “Soundless.” loc. 2401. Death” on October 11, celebrating the 10 a.m.-10 p.m. work of botanical artists who have doc- The Rockwell Tent umented Philippine plants and contempo- Ayala Museum An exhibition of German rary Filipino visual artists who have de- “Black Bouquet” and Philippine companies rived inspiration from plants and read Nov. 15, 2006-Mar. 1, 2007 carrying German products them as a metaphor of the human condi- “Black Bouquet” focuses on an in- and services as well as pro- tion. Bro. Kamel, who arrived in the tensely creative period in the early grams offered by German Philippines in 1697, placed the Philip- years of Juvenal Sanso’s artistic career, Development Assistance pines on the world map of science when the Paris-based artist produced organizations, all of them The Mandarin Oriental’s Audi Car Show through his study of local flora that led to an abundance of etchings and based in the Philippines. Oktoberfest Oct. 6-8, 2006 drawings of about 270 plant specimens. lithographs from 1955-1968, bringing Special activities, fun Oct. 6-7, 2006 10 a.m.-10 p.m. together over 60 pieces from the col- games and raffle prizes 7 p.m. Rockwell lections of the artist and Zero-in part- await visitors to this year’s Le Pavilion, Roxas Boulevard Audi is a manufacturer of ners Ateneo Art Gallery and the Lopez expo, while young visitors Tickets: P1,790 nett, plus exquisite cars—attractive, Memorial Museum. The works show- can check out the BASF complimentary mug and sophisticated and techni- case Sanso’s “fine hand for linear de- Kids’ Lab. unlimited food and beer cally perfect. Two fun-filled nights of free- tail” yielding gnarled trees, lush vege- flowing beer, an all-night Porsche Car Show tation, and desolate landscapes—now lavish buffet of German spe- Oct. 13-15, 2006 recognized images in Philippine mod- cialties, entertainment from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. ern printmaking. an 11-piece Bavarian band, Rockwell Power Plant Mall A full-color catalogue and an educa- exciting raffle prizes and These are the racing cars tional workbook will be available. For Mercedes-Benz Car Show games, nonstop dancing made for the streets. No Lopez Memorial Museum more information, please contact Rosan Ends Oct. 1 and other surprises. other car combines luxury “Fuzzy Logic” Cruz at 449-2856, 0917-8978490 or 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Overnight accommodations and driving experience in a Oct. 25, 2006-April 5, 2007 [email protected] Rockwell Power Plant Mall at Mandarin Oriental, Mani- more uncompromising way. 10 LOPEZLINK October 2006

FROM THE CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAM

By Rafael M. Alunan III “Wowowee”) pepped up the crowd. Pioneers of the “Walk the Talk” in- LOPEZ Group chairman Oscar M. augural walk on August 26, 2006 at Lopez (OML) led some 700 em- the Meralco compound were also ployees in launching the Lifelong recognized and rewarded with sou- Wellness program at the Meralco venir caps, photos and certificates basketball gym on September 8, of appreciation. Oglers of the mus- 2006. Meralco president Jesus Fran- es kept their eyeballs worked out. cisco led Team Meralco in welcom- The basketball open was preced- ing their colleagues in the Group. ed by fun games like the 3-on-3, It was festive despite the early where Meralco defeated ABS-CBN evening downpour, with basketball 30-28 in the championship game; players mixing it up on the floor and the three-point shooting contest with their company’s delegations won by Neil Pajarillo of SkyCable. and Lopez Group executives. Color- Winners were awarded a free week- ful banners festooned the court and end at the Eugenio Lopez Center in the rafters, while corporate sponsors Antipolo and free use of Benpres in the medical and health business Gym for one month, respectively. provided support in the form of free The basketball opening game be- checkups and product giveaways. tween ABS-CBN and Ben- Mass calisthenics were preceded pres/Lopez Inc. resulted in ABS- by OML’s speech, supplemented by CBN winning by 11 points, 82-71. pep talks from wellness practition- All in all, the kickoff was great ers Ernie Lopez of ABS-CBN Pub- fun and was the product of team- KICKOFF! lishing, Gina Lopez of ABS-CBN work among the Lifelong Wellness Foundation Inc., Cedie Vargas of team, the third generation Lopezes, the Lopez Memorial Museum, Dr. the CEOs, the HR Council, the Efren Vicaldo of the Meralco Well- ABS-CBN talents and crew, and the ness Center and Galo Garde of First delegates of the different compa- Philippine Industrial Corp. The nies who have come to recognize message was clear: Wellness is the value of this legacy project. about lifestyle choices and taking Harmony, in itself a manifesta- responsibility, not only for self, but tion of wellness, was in surplus on for one’s family, employer and Sept. 8. Everyone is invited to visit community as well. www.lopezwellness.com to view The raffling of wellness shirts the pictures and video. It was in- and door prizes (courtesy of deed a superb kickoff! Dangerous na kombinasyon Handa ka na ba para sa ang cell phone at itlog!

cell phone; sa halip, ang radio waves na ang itlog. Paglipas ng 25 minutes, “very bird flu? nagmumula sa nasabing devices lamang warm” na ito. At 40 minutes, mainit na ang ginamit nina Vladimir Lagovski at mainit na ang itlog. Nang umabot ng 65 Andrei Moiseynko. minutes, meron na silang ulam. By Carla Paras-Sison malabanan ang anumang mikrobyong Gumawa sila ng simpleng mi- Ang kanilang conclusions? Una, masasagap sa hangin, tubig, tao, ibon o iba crowave structure kung saan nilagay ni- maaaring magluto ng itlog gamit ng cell pang paraan. At bagama’t ang mga SINASABING ang avian flu ay magiging PAG maubusan kayo ng Gasul sa di in- la ang itlog sa gitna ng dalawang tele- phone pero magastos. Pangalawa, exag- kasalukuyang flu vaccines ay hindi specif- isang pandemic sa mga darating na panahon. aasahang oras, maaari mong gamiting pono. Tumawag sila sa unang cell gerated ang mga haka-haka tungkol sa ic para sa H5N1, makatutulong din ito lalo Ayon kay Dr. Michael Nicos Voniatis, stove ang cell phone mo, pero itlog lang phone gamit ang second cell phone at dangers na dala ng paggamit ng cell na kung regular na makukuha taun-taon. medical officer ng World Health Organization ang puwede mong lutuin. iniwan ang mga ito sa talk mode. phone; kailangang nonstop at ilang oras Tatlong linggong isolation (WHO) sa Pilipinas, nababagabag ang WHO Ito ang pinatunayan umano ng Rus- Naglagay sila ng umaandar na tape mo gagamitin ang cell phone bago Kung merong suspected na kaso ng dahil sa pananalasa ng avian flu virus sa tat- sian journalists sa pamamagitan ng recorder sa tabi ng structure para man- maprito ang utak mo. avian flu, mahalagang pumirmi lamang sa long kontinente sa nakaraang tatlong taon. isang experiment kamakailan. Walang atiling bukas ang cell phones. At pangatlo, huwag maglagay ang cell isang lugar ang maysakit. Minimum na tat- magic na involved sa pagluto gamit ang After 15 minutes, slightly warm na phone sa bulsa ng pantalon mo. (MEG) long linggong isolation ang rekomendado. Kung kailangang lumabas, dapat magsuot SPORTS ng face mask ang maysakit. Mas makabu- luhan at epektibo ito kaysa magsuot ng face mask ang mga taong walang karamdaman. Ayon kay Voniatis, napakahirap ki- lalanin ang avian flu dahil ang mga sintomas Good defense lifts Team ay kapareho ng ordinaryong flu: lagnat, sipon, joint at muscle pain, at minsan ay di- arrhea sa mga bata, na bilang karagdagan sa lagnat, ay lalong nagpapawala ng body flu- BayanTel vs. FPHC ids. Kaya mahalaga ang pag-inom ng tubig Unpredictable at oral rehydration solutions. Sa isang presentation sa Management Walang ebidensiya IT was a different BayanTel team that faced team with 17 points. Roldan Pontejos was Ric Marata called off the full court scram- Council, sinabi ni Voniatis na sa 236 na kaso Lahat ng nakaraang flu pandemics ay off against FPHC when they met again dur- second in scoring with 16 points. After the bling D and relied on the zone defense. ng human infection ng avian flu mula 2003, galing sa southern China at hindi naiiba ang ing their first game in the Lopez Group bas- two players, the scoring of the Benpres- This was not the case with the Sky- 147 or 62% ang namatay—tanda na napak- avian flu. Gayunpaman, wala pang ebiden- ketball tournament at the Meralco Gym on Lopez team was weak and this was true Cable team which was facing a nine- abagsik ng mikrobyo na H5N1 o avian flu siya na kumakalat ang mikrobyo mula sa Sept. 11. Coach Vit Carpio and the players also with the defensive effort in the last point deficit at the start of the fourth virus. Sinabi rin niya na maaaring ibang tao sa tao. Ang mga nagkasakit at nanga- depended on one another to erase the quarter. With his players tired, coach Ric- quarter. SkyCable deployed a 1-2-2 mikrobyo at hindi ang H5N1 o avian flu virus matay ay nakuha ang karamdaman sa pag- FPHC lead going into the fourth quarter, pressure defense and this bothered the ang maging sanhi ng inaasahang pandemic. handle ng mga maysakit na live birds. and setting the pace from that point on. opposing team into committing several “Flu pandemics are unpredictable but Huwag maging biktima. Iwasan mag- Team captain Mamengo Dionisio led turnovers. Such determination was typ- recurring events. The world may be on the handle ng mga live birds at siguraduhing the BayanTel team in scoring with a ified by SkyCable team captain Alfred brink of another pandemic where all coun- malinis ang kapaligiran. Magpabakuna la- game-high 20 points. Guard Rhoel Geron- Go who proved pivotal, despite not tries will be affected, widespread illness ban sa ordinaryong flu, at laging maghugas imo knocked down three three-pointers scoring a single basket, with four will occur and medical supplies will be in- ng kamay bago at pagkatapos kumain. Ito and finished with 11 points, while Paul steals/deflections in the last quarter. adequate,” ani Voniatis. ay mga simpleng panuntunan na panang- Licuanan finished with 16 points. Team With this go-go attitude, SkyCable will Ipinayo ni Voniatis na magpalakas ng galang hindi lamang sa avian flu kundi sa BayanTel won the game, 81-73. continue to be an exciting team to watch katawan at patibayin ang kalusugan upang iba pang sakit na makukuha sa kapaligiran. In the SkyCable vs Benpres-Lopez in the 2006 basketball tournament. thriller, Hermes Miranda led the latter (Dimpy Jazmines/Macky de Lima) LOPEZLINK October 2006 11

Crossword About this time last year we were preparing for “Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko,” Knowledge BINASA mo ba from cover to cover ang huling isyu ng Lopez Channel Foundation Inc.’s annual walkathon Link? Isa ka ba sa mga masugid na tagasubaybay ng mga to raise funds for cabling elementary and programa sa ABS-CBN, Studio 23 o ANC? high schools in rural areas in the Philippines. Patunayan na isa kang ganap na kapamilya sa pamamagitan But, as we had announced in our September ng pagkumpleto ng crossword puzzle na ito. issue, the third edition of the walk will take place early next year as we have had our DDeeaarr RRoossiiee hands full, not only with preparations for a addition to gaining a solid following, was also lauded by Nestor grand Year 3, but also with other important Torre of the PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER for its engaging commitments here and abroad. concept and potential to impart good values; ‘Super Inggo’ is be- One of the biggies would have to be KCFI ing celebrated for becoming the highest-rating show of ABS-CBN president Rina Lopez-Bautista’s talk at the to date, following ‘’s’ footsteps of hav- United Nations headquarters on September ing been the number one telesine on primetime; while ‘Bandila’ 7. The weeks of preparation definitely paid and the rest of the NCAG’s programs, according to Pulse Asia, off, and not only because Rina’s presentation have been named ‘the most credible’ by 70% of Filipinos from was very well received, at the UN in New Luzon to Mindanao. All these developments are reflected in ABS- York and in the other US cities that we vis- CBN’s income, which more than doubled to P516 million in the ited. We also came away with an offer of a first of half of 2006.” four-year college scholarship for one of the ooOoo student-beneficiaries! The blow-by-blow ac- Can you tell us, once for all, whether it’s “Baldridge” or count of our US trip is in this issue. Congrat- “Baldrige”? I’ve seen both spellings used in LopezLink.—Ra- ulations to Rina and the KCFI team! mon We also have reports on the Asian Forum on CSR, where Rina, ABS- First Holdings’ Rene Mayol’s reply: “It’s Baldrige, taken from Mal- CBN Foundation Inc. managing director Gina Lopez and Lopez Group colm Baldrige, the late secretary of the US Department of Commerce dur- chair Oscar M. Lopez were among the speakers; the Lifelong kickoff on ing the term of the late President Ronald Reagan. The Malcolm Baldrige Sept. 8; the German Month celebration; alternative Halloween treats; National Quality Award was instituted in the US in response to the global bazaars where you can buy Christmas gifts; and a lot more. quality challenge in the late ‘80s, now the Business Excellence imperative, As always, thank you for sending in your questions. Do keep asking, which the Lopez Group is also facing.” commenting and reacting! ooOoo ooOoo ACROSS 3. First-----Lopez Group Sana ay bahagi ang Lopez Group ng Green Philippine Highways pro- What types of companies or businesses may apply for Investors in Peo- 1. Catch or save; also first company incorporated ject at ng Guimaras cleanup. Nanghihinayang talaga ako sa nangyari ple certification? If my observation is correct, most of the Lopez part of the name of an on Dec. 22, 1998 sa Guimaras. Ano po ang puwede nating maitulong dito sa Lopez Group companies that were certified recently are in manufacturing. ABS-CBN Foundation 4. Father Group?—Aries Please enlighten me on this.—Tat N. campaign 5. Also “assists” Yes, the Lopez Group, led by the folks from North Luzon Tollways, is Pinky Diokno, Benpres vice president for human resources, clarifies 5. “LibroKo,----Ko,”a 6. One of the Lopez part of the Green Philippine Highways project. As for Guimaras, our chair- that all companies, regardless of business or industry, may apply for IiP Meralco book drive Group’s quality awards man has appointed a task force to see how we can meaningfully contribute recognition. She says that the five Lopez Group companies were originally 8. ----Lopez, Meralco 7. Airman (abbr.) to the long-term rehabilitation of Guimaras. We are looking at helping re- selected for the PMAP/IiP grant because they met the basic requirements Millennium Foundation 10. Special education, for locate displaced fisherfolk to other areas in the island and helping them for the grant—they are local companies, small- to medium-sized, and with Inc. ED short form cooperatives that will be involved in livelihood projects, such as a total headcount of less than 250. Business or industry was not a crite- 9. -----ForumonCSR, 12.71------,foundation planting energy-producing jatropha trees, and animal husbandry and poul- rion. Asia’s biggest CSR con- put up to assist the Ultra try. The task force’s report is due shortly with more specific recommen- ooOoo fab backed by the Lopez stampede victims dations. We’ll keep you posted. Masasabi bang on the road to recovery na nga ang ABS-CBN? Ma- Group 14. The “H” in DTH ooOoo gandang balita yan para sa aming mga kapamilya!—Donnabhel 11. To tie together-Bind 15. A Meralco electrification If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions Leah Salterio of ABS-CBN agrees: “The Kapamilya network is defi- 13. ABS-CBN’s newest re- program circa 1990s about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send nitely on a roll these days. Both the ratings and revenues prove it. For in- ality show, for short 17. One who is skilled or them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633-3520 or to DearRosie@ben- stance, the News and Current Affairs Group’s ‘Noypi, Ikaw Ba ’To?,’ in 15. Sir or Mister, according specializing in some- pres-holdings.com. Maraming salamat! to a conquistador thing (suffix) 16.Al----,American 18.“----Para sa Inang Ba- marketing guru yan,” Haribon and Meral- 18. Sanchez or Derek co signature drive vs. il- 19. Roker or Ries or Quinn legal logging and mining REDISCOVER THE NORTH: MNTC RECOMMENDS 20. To understand or interpret 20. Fridge or “mediator” 21.Working---,ABS-CBN 21. Term of respect for men Publishing mag which 23.----Lopez Bautista, re- has Maricel Soriano as cent recipient of the Ling- No tricks, just treats sa Fiestang Kuliat! cover girl for September kod Sambayanan plum 22. A management philoso- 25. Milligram phy 27. Velasquez or Mabasa selebrasyon sa Pampanga. Festival na tinuturing ang Tigtigan at Terakan 23. To regard or estimate 29.-----Celis-"Goin’ Sakop ng Fiestang Kuliat Keng Dalan. Walang puknat ang sayawan sa 24. Cesar Virata is the Bulilit” kid ang dalawa pang major mga kalsada, at may mga nakakatuwang variety Philippines’s only one 31.“-----Ako,” original feast days, ang Naval, shows at booths kung saan maaaring bumili 26. A broadcasting system “Pinoy Big Brother” theme iba’t ibang klase ng at souvenir 27. The writer Tejero, for 32. Green (Span.); also 2nd isang pagpupugay sa Vir- items. short half of the name of the gin of the Holy Rosary; at 28. 2006 Ramon Magsaysay “center of the center of ang Fiestang Apu para sa Sa Bulacan, ipinagdiriwang din sa buwang Awardee for Communi- marine diversity” Apung Mamacalulu o ito ang Feast of Virgen del Rosario ng Baliuag ty Leadership 33. A long time Lord of the Holy Sepul- (tuwing huling Sunday ng Oktubre) at ang Pip- 30. Baldrige expert David 35. Lopez Group chief cher, kung saan pagka- igan Festival ng San Jose del Monte City. Pare- 34. A cow or a KTV 37. Rockwell’s Power Plant tapos ng hong municipal holidays ang mga araw na ito. 36. Juan dela Cruz’s mom is one misa sa 37. It’s not you 39. Gretchen is Claudine’s Holy Rosary 38. “It’s more than you 40. Korean currency Parish think!” Answers to September Holy Rosary Parish Church, Balibago, Angeles City Church ay 40. The World has had two humahalik 41. The “A” in ABS-CBN puzzle ISANG long weekend na naman ang ie-enjoy ang mga nananampalataya sa paa 42. Past of tell natin sa katapusan ng buwan ng Oktubre. Kung ng imahe ng Reclining Christ. 43. - - -Cable-cable operator di mo type makipagsiksikan sa sementeryo Tipikal na Pinoy fiesta ang Kuliat offering Platinum (nawa’y maintindihan ng yumao mong kamag- kung saan may religious programs 44. AEI is a specialist in anak!) o di kaya’y makipagpalitan ng horror sto- this body part at handaan sa mga kabahayan, pati 45. 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