August 2006

Rina receives Public Service award...p.9 A magical Lopez Memorial tour WHAT does a man do who has a deep love al with treasures from their artistic, liter- tion, and dozens of first-edition books and for the land of his birth and a passion for ary and historical heritage. manuscripts, periodicals and maps. travel, fine art and books? He can amass Indeed, the tycoon’s collection, even by The Lopez Memorial Museum was more finds, grow his collection and be ad- 1960 standards, was impressive. Book- opened on February 13, 1960. Housed in mired among his countrymen as an art col- hunting forays abroad and the guidance of its own building beside the Lopez home on lector of note. fellow collectors I.P. Soliongco (leading Lancaster St., Pasay, the museum’s first Or, as in the case of industrialist and Chronicle columnist) and Alfonso visitors included President Carlos Garcia Lopez Group founder Eugenio Lopez Sr., Ongpin (a descendant of artist Damian and his wife, Cardinal Rufino Santos and he can champion visual literacy and na- Domingo) in rounding out his art collec- Claro M. Recto; the Lopez family was also tionalist scholarship by establishing a mu- tion resulted in scores of Rizal memorabil- out in full force, with the Lopez sons join- ...p.8 seum where scholars, students and ordi- ia, the single largest collection of Lunas ing their parents in presenting the collec- Lopezes in Jaro nary can get up close and person- and Hidalgos of any individual or institu- Turn to page 6

Eugenio Lopez-GK Village turnover Lahat ay puwedeng maging entrepreneur ...p.10 2 LOPEZLINK August 2006 Napocor rate hike in Luzon smaller CONTRARY to reports, the calculations on the reported erage generation or basic The actual adjustment to P0.0110 a kilowatt-hour recover from the end-con- power-rate increase in the Lu- increase since the approved generation rate of P3.8966 would include Napocor’s is added to its existing sumer the costs incurred in zon grid would be less than rates were merely added to and to its franchise and deferred accounting adjust- Gram of about P0.4060. producing electricity. one peso, the Energy Regula- the previous ones. benefits to host communi- ment for generation cost The firm’s ICERA in Lu- ICERA, on the other hand, tory Commission (ERC) said Under the correct com- ties charge in order to get through the Gram and the zon would be P0.3687 a represents the recoveries after approving the National putation, the new genera- the power firm’s total effec- foreign-exchange cost un- kilowatt-hour, which will that Napocor must make for Power Corp.’s (Napocor) pe- tion rate adjustment mecha- tive rates. der the ICERA. be added to its previous money it advanced to defray tition for an adjustment in its nism (Gram) and incremen- The ERC said the in- Napocor’s Gram would ICERA of P0.2032. the cost of foreign currency generation charge. tal currency exchange rate crease in the Luzon grid stand at P0.4170 a kilowatt- Gram is a pass-on rev- adjustments resulting from ERC chairman Rodolfo adjustment (ICERA) will would thus amount to only hour after the additional enue-neutral charge allowed fluctuations in the exchange Albano said there were mis- be added to Napocor’s av- P0.3797 per kilowatt-hour. generation cost amounting by the ERC so Napocor can rate. ‘fuses’ with gov’t for cleanup project MERALCO, together with within a 44-kilometer route, nando, NTC commissioner telecommunication carriers to be jointly carried out by Ronald Solis, and representa- and cable TV operators, Meralco, BayanTel, Philip- tives from the firms involved signed a joint implementation pine Long Distance Tele- also present. plan with the National phone Company, Smart, The project, which was Telecommunications Com- Globe, Eastern Telecommuni- launched on July 17 along mission and the Metropolitan cations Inc., Des- NAIA Road near the corner of Manila Development Author- tiny, SkyCable and other ca- Sampaguita St. and Airport ity (MMDA) for the pole ble TV operators. Road, is part of the govern- wires clearing operation pro- President and COO Jesus ment’s “Investors Corridor ject. Francisco signed the imple- Upgrade Project” to improve The project involves clear- mentation agreement on be- roads accessed by foreign in- ing or removing unused or half of Meralco, with MM- vestors and visitors. (Maite dead wires and sagging cables DA chairman Bayani Fer- Bueno)

FPHC, Benpres join First Balfour to build Parañaque card-making complex First Balfour has been awarded the contract to design and build DZ Card Philippines’s mod- ern 2,300-sq. m. card-making facility near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in corporate governance study Parañaque City. DZ Card is a full-service plastic cards manufacturer with group headquar- ters based in Thailand. The modern facility will enable the company to manufacture the plas- By Carla Paras-Sison considered five major con- information or lack of it, tic cards in the Philippines instead of importing these from Thailand. Photo shows (l-r) Rey Villar and Anthony Fernandez,First Balfour vice president and general manager,respective- cerns of corporate governance rather than the actual situation ly,with DZ Card Philippines’s Matthias Boehm,Arman Trinidad Jr. and Dennis Matala dur- LISTED firms First Philippine in listed companies: the rights or practice of the companies. ing the groundbreaking rites to jumpstart the construction of the facility. First Balfour is Holdings Corporation and of shareholders, equitable Moreno cited a 2002 McK- slated to complete the project by January 2007. Benpres Holdings Corporation treatment of shareholders, the insey study that put this pre- were part of the latest corpo- role of stakeholders in corpo- mium for proper governance rate governance study con- rate governance, disclosure at 22% for Philippine corpo- Rosy outlook for SkyCable, Home ducted by the Institute of Cor- and transparency, and board rations and 30% for Thailand porate Directors (ICD), a non- responsibility. Independent companies. He suggested the CENTRAL CATV, owner of the Sky- Central CATV focused on improv- profit organization promoting raters used Form 17-A and inclusion of board committee Cable and Home Cable, is expecting ing the fundamentals of the business in corporate governance reform other submissions to the Se- reports in the annual report to profitability in the last quarter of 2006, 2005, with the goal of posting positive and professional corporate di- curities and Exchange Com- increase the perception of from a net cash deficit of P50 million income this year. rectorship in the country. mission, the company’s annu- transparency and accountabil- in January 2005. SkyCable, for example, reduced its FPHC improved its aggre- al report, and the corporate ity for listed companies. “We have seen some improvements in monthly operating expenses by nearly gate score from last year to website as sources of infor- The top five corporate gov- our financial performance. Subscribers are 25% in 2005 by renegotiating program- reach the top 10 from 19th mation. ernance scores among listed up by 5% on a net basis and EBITDA ming contracts to more sustainable levels place last year. It was rated 2nd In a presentation to Lopez companies were garnered by [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and streamlining operational expenses. among listed holding compa- Group executives, ICD exec- the Philippine Long Distance and amortization] is up 130% from P80 The company focused on quality nies and moved up to the first utive director Jonathan Juan Telephone Company, China- million in June last year to P188 million in subscribers that resulted in improved quartile overall compared to its Moreno said that while corpo- bank, Ayala Land, Petron June 2006,” a SkyCable official said. cash flow with monthly collections 2005 place in the second quar- rate governance has a cost, it Corporation and Globe Tele- The company has about 450,000 growing by as much as 20% in 2005. tile. Benpres, which was rated also presents a sustainability com. Among government- subscribers and with two-thirds of the To generate higher average revenues for the first time this year, proposition because “in- owned and controlled corpo- Manila market as its subscriber base, per unit and achieve full profitability in landed in the second quartile vestors pay a premium for rations, the Development posted its highest EBITDA of P507.2 2007, SkyCable invested in digital sig- and ranked 6th among listed properly governed corpora- Bank of the Philippines million in 2005. nal encryption to reduce signal theft, holding companies. tions.” He added that raters topped the corporate gover- “If the trend continues, we hope to test-launched its prepaid cable TV ser- Using the Corporate Gov- graded the companies accord- nance study with an aggregate achieve profitability by the fourth vice and introduced the premium-tier ernance Scorecard, the study ing to their perception of the rating of 80.62%. quarter of this year,” the official said. cable TV service SkyCable Platinum. LOPEZLINK August 2006 3 A BayanTel SPAN launch to remember IN preparation for the big showcase the product and con- that they still had enough energy launch of SPAN in Tacloban duct on-the-spot demos. for the Big Night. City in Eastern Visayas, At the same time, BayanTel Over 5,000 people came to BayanTel made localized ver- sales executives went around the witness BayanTel SPAN’s sions of its SPAN advertise- different barangays and subdivi- launch that night. The theme of ment and announced its pres- sions accompanied by SPAN the concert was “Ang Laki ng ence through mobile barkers vans with lively barkers. Within Bahay ni Kuya,” which kicked and streamers. the BayanCenter, there was a off with a 3D animated video A group of attractive young striking display cabinet filled presentation and a giant SPAN girls, the “SPAN Girls,” with SPAN merchandise materi- tarpaulin, accompanied by manned “SPAN Zones” in cell- als to entice walk-in customers. breathtaking fireworks and bal- phone shops, computer stores After a long and victorious loons. Everyone was highly im- and cable TV offices. They in- motorcade with “Pinoy Big pressed, and BayanTel SPAN Champion of development troduced SPAN to walk-in Brother” Big Winner Nene had its share of applause. Truly, Nene Tamayo (seated) and the Orange and Manila North Tollways Corporation president Jose de Jesus clients and visited fast food Tamayo, the Orange and Lemons BayanTel SPAN has arrived in Lemons band members at the BayanTel Tacloban (left) receives an Order of Merit award from Bong Lacson, chains, restaurants and other band and the SPAN Girls, Eastern Visayas and is here to Center during the launch of BayanTel SPAN in chairman of the Society of Pampanga Columnists (SPC), for business establishments to BayanTel employees showed stay. (Analou Jundos) Tacloban City. “actualizing a gateway to Central and North Luzon through the world-class, newly rehabilitated North Luzon Express- way.” De Jesus was also cited for his initiatives to save Pampanga and the rest of the region and from the ravages of the Mount Pinatubo eruption during his BayanTel billboard is talk of the town term as Public Works secretary from 1990 to 1993. The SPC is composed of Pampanga’s most respected columnists, no- BayanTel is proud of the satisfac- tee for the service that it Recently, BayanTel translated did they see and notice it, but they tably Dic Pascual and Ding Cervantes of the Philippine tion guarantee that it offers to its brings—even at the cost of return- the idea of its satisfaction guaran- also certainly remembered it very Star, Fred Roxas of Manila Bulletin, Tonette Orejas of the customers. It is, in fact, the only ing the customer’s money back if tee into a billboard along Edsa, well. Philippine Daily Inquirer and local journalists Ashley Man- telecoms company in the country he or she is not satisfied with the near the MRT’s Guadalupe station. In a sense, the billboard has been abat, Arnel San Pedro and Noel Tulabut. (Kit Ventura) presently bannering such a guaran- company’s service. Simple in execution and imagery successful in making BayanTel’s but strong in message, the message of guaranteed satisfaction billboard features an attrac- stand out in a busy location where tive woman who appears to messages compete with each other have been satisfied with all the time and are easily ignored First Gen not BayanTel’s guaranteed ser- and forgotten. Indeed, putting out vice. the new BayanTel billboard ad is a As soon as the billboard bold move on the part of the compa- interested in appeared, the BayanTel ny—as bold as its decision to offer billboard became a top guaranteed satisfaction its cus- conversation topic of many tomers, or their money back. (Dimpy Masinloc plant who have seen it. Not only Jazmines) CONTRARY to criticisms leveled by Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri that the vested interests of First Gen and Meralco caused the failure of the Masinloc privatization, First Gen vice chairman and CEO Peter Garrucho categori- Power Plant crowd gets an eyeful in AEI exhibit cally stated that First Gen has absolutely no interest in bidding OPTICAL illusion is defined as a type of illu- Mallers try to make out images for the Masinloc power plant. sion characterized by visually perceived images in the artworks (left); James First Gen has participated actively and in good faith in the that are deceptive or misleading. But Asian Eye Lagman, O.D. does a Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Institute’s two-day, one-of-a-kind exhibit cum preliminary interview during privatization process. First Gen also has invested millions in lecture series at the in Rock- the free vision check and preparing for bids and conducting due diligence in the interest well was far from an illusion. consultation (below) of participating in the PSALM bidding processes. “Rather Dubbed “The Art of Vision,” AEI treated than criticizing First Gen, we should be credited for our role families, barkadas, singles, sweethearts, and in helping PSALM’s bid processes succeed,” Garrucho said. In the case of Masinloc, were it not for the First Gen par- young and old to a weekend of fun, learning and ticipation, the bid would have been a failure. The US$14M free vision screening. Those who took part in collected from the winning bidder of Masinloc represents the the optical illusion challenge even had a chance largest proceeds collected by government from all its power to win free Lasik and cataract surgeries! The privatization efforts in three years and this would not have works of optical illusion artists were displayed been possible without the legitimizing bid of First Gen. at the event, prompting children and adults to Garrucho pointed out that First Gen bid below the reserve line up to test their eyes and perceptual system or minimum price of government and therefore it does not for a chance to win a prize. stand to gain from a failed bidding of Masinloc. As a bidder Meanwhile, after having their vision Amadeo Veloso explained diabetic retinopathy that did not meet the reserve price, First Gen is not automat- screened, those experiencing eye problems lis- and IOLs/cataract; and Dr. Edgar Leuenberger ically in line to win the Masinloc plant at its bid price. tened to the short lectures of AEI specialists. Dr. enlightened visitors about glaucoma. In addition, First Gen believes that its bid price must allow Harvey Uy discussed intraocular lens “The Art of Vision” was sponsored by Power it to offer cost-competitive power to the end consumer. First (IOLs)/cataract and age-related macular degen- Plant Mall, Novartis Ophthalmics, Alcon Labora- Gen’s bid price reflected the market risks associated with a eration, Dr. Bobby Ang talked about Lasik, Dr. tories and Citi Garden Hotel. (Frances Bumanlag) merchant or non-contracted power plant. Garrucho added that First Gen believes that the way for- ward for the industry is to uphold and implement the Epira law that stipulates that utilities enter into Transition Supply Con- tracts (TSC) with the National Power Corp. prior to being bid out. In fact, under Epira, TSCs were meant to underpin the pri- SkyCable gives away mobile phones, plasma TVs vatization of PSALM’s assets in order to encourage more bid- SKYCABLEhas been providing taries: four Discovery Channels ternational channels. The HBO phones (K310I). Subscribe to Gold ders and maximize privatization proceeds. Implementing the its loyal subscribers powerhouse (Real Time, Travel and Living, Pak, on the other hand, completes or Platinum and stand a chance to Epira law in line with its original intent will result in a vital programming with SkyCable Sil- Home Health and Science), two your movie channel collection win one of two plasma TVs! balance being struck between maximizing the proceeds of pri- ver and Gold. It further revolution- movie channels (MGM and Turn- with HBO Hits, HBO Signature Joining the promo is simple. All vatization and minimizing power costs to the end consumer. In fact, First Gen applauds the Php 3.60/kWh offer made izes cable TV entertainment with er Classic Movies), and two kids and HBO Family. qualified subscribers will be as- by Secretary Rafael Lotilla to Meralco at the time of the TSC SkyCable Platinum, special digital channels (Playhouse Disney The best thing about subscribing signed an electronic raffle ticket. negotiations since this would have resulted in the cheapest packages that consist of more than Channel and Boomerang). It also to SkyCable is that you could enjoy Platinum subscribers and those electricity rates to the end consumer. 20 never-before-seen channels. carries Fox News, Star Plus, Wine all these amazing channels on your who pay in advance will get more To dispel any and all further notions that First Gen remains The Metro Pack offers the TV, CNN Headline News, A1, own plasma TV! Subscribe to Sky- raffle tickets for more chances of an interested party in Masinloc, First Gen categorically stated most number of choices for enter- Channel V, Fashion TV and CN- Cable until August 31, 2006 and win winning. So subscribe now! Call that it has absolutely no intentions, now or in the future, to tainment, news, and documen- BC, plus an excellent mix of in- one of 200 Sony Ericsson mobile 631-0000. (Arlene Torres) take part in the privatization of the Masinloc power plant. 4 LOPEZLINK August 2006

PR CHALLENGE HR COUNCIL

What’s(or a blog and in a a podcast) wiki By Jennifer Casipit teresting, he will keep checking it out, so Gabi ng Parangalin pictures ‘06 long as you keep it updated, snazzy and CONGRATULATIONS to the 2006 service awardees from The awarding ceremony was led by Lopez Group chairman JUST as I’ve begun to master the art of easy to use.The more comments you Lopez Inc., Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc., First Philip- Oscar M.Lopez at the Rockwell Tent on June 30, 2006.The emailing and surfing, here come other get, the more “hits” you have, the more pine Holdings Corporation and Benpres Holdings Corpora- guests were Dulce, Liza Macuja-Elizalde and Ballet Manila and “social media” to complicate my life. power you have to get advertisers.? tion! The Flintstones. (Jacqueline Sarte) Wikis? Blogs? Podcasts? Working wiki Good thing the Public Relations So- A wiki is a type of website that can ciety of the Philippines organized a lec- be corrected by anyone who is allowed ture on the topic as part of its profession- access.In other words, a wiki is like an al development seminar series.“Wikis, assembly line—you post an idea and let Blogs, Podcasts and All That Jazz” was others add to or correct it as they see held in ABS-CBN’s ELJ Communica- fit. tions Center on July 10, 2006. In audio communication, there’s There was a time when news stories podcasting, which is basically creating were announced through tri-media and your own radio show.All you need is a people listened and absorbed every- story and the gear to record it, such as a thing.Now, they don’t just listen; they portable disk player and recorder, a good talk back.As Meralco’s Ritzi Ronquillo microphone, and headphones.You can pointed out, it is now the audience that publish your audio file on the Internet controls the media, not the other way using special software. around.The operative word is “interac- Utilize their value tive.” There is nonstop development of While these forms of technology are ideas because people can text, email or relatively new, they are gaining popular- call from their cellphones. ity, and it would be in the PR person’s Keep it snazzy best interest to utilize their value.Be- A blog allows you to reach not only sides, in a couple of years, wikis, pod- your network but also practically any- casts and blogs may become obsolete, so one who is surfing the Net.If a person it’s best to keep ourselves open to stumbles upon your blog and finds it in- changes in technology. Networking ba ang cocktail party? MAY mga taong mahilig sa cocktail par- roon ng relationship sa prospects nila ties, yung mga tinatawag na “networkers.” pero ang kabaligtaran ay kadalasan hindi Sila yung mga dumadalo sa party, tiniting- nag-a-apply.At kung mapilit ka, mas la- nan isa-isa ang mga bisita at lumalapit sa long hindi magiging maganda ang pag- mga ito sabay abot ng kanilang business tanggap sa iyo.Tulad sa cocktail party, cards at mangalap ng leads na makakaan- kailangan mo lang magustuhan ka ng The ‘Gabi ng Parangal’ 2006 honorees (clockwise from topleft): Twenty-year service awardee and LopezGroupchair Oscar gat sa kanila.Ang networkers ang isa sa tao, hindi yung ma-overwhelm sila sa M. Lopez (OML) with FPHC president & COO Elpidio Ibañez and vice chairman Augusto Almeda-Lopez; OML (center) with mga rason kung bakit tila may phobia ang iyo. Lopez Inc. awardees Anacleto Banaag Jr. (35 years), Diana Ybera (five years), Marson Gaguis and Marifi Hernandez (10 ibang tao sa cocktail parties. “Plays well with others.” Isipin ang years), and Evelyn Baluyut and Celina Victoria (20 years); FPHC’s 15-year awardees Ma. Natividad Laxamana, Raul Macatan- Minsan, may makikilala kang tao sa iyong paboritong magasin.Ano ang gay, Milagros Fadri, Nelson Torio and Antonio Galvez with OML and Ibañez; Guest performers Dulce and Lisa Macuja with ganitong mga pagtitipon na magiging pinagkaiba ng editorial features at ng ad- Ballet Manila; Benpres’s 10-year awardees Geraldine Sabayle, Lucy Torres, Emilia Constantino and Mario Bactol with Benpres katrabaho mo o di kaya’y magiging per- vertising? Ang editorial features ay sin- president & COO Angel S. Ong and OML; and 20-year awardees Leonides Garde and Nicolas Cruz of FPHC. sonal friend mo. ulat para sa mambabasa; layunin nilang Kung matagal ka nang nagtatrabaho, mag-inform, aliwin at pasayahin ang siguradong alam mo na ang etiquette na mambabasa.Ano ang mangyayari kung makakatulong upang magkaroon ka ng ang iyong ads ay naka-focus sa pag- ganitong klase ng relationship. pasaya, pag-educate at aliwin ang mam- The Lopez Group’s IiP journey Ang “friendly sell.” Ano ang babasa? kadalasang reaksiyon mo sa mga ads na Pantayan ang level ng iyong By Pinky Diokno 19.The fifth company, First Electro Dy- nies have achieved IiP recognition, with nakikita mo? Alam mong naka-pokus prospects.Dapat may eye contact, kum- namics Corp.(Fedcor), is scheduled to three Philippine firms, all branches of ang mga ito sa sarili nila.Maingay.In- baga.Ipakita sa kanila na naiintindihan FOUR of the five Lopez Group compa- undergo assessment this August. multinationals, now IiP-certified. aasahan mo ring sasabihin nila sa iyo mo sila at alam mo ang pinagdadaanan nies that were chosen to be recipients of As of this writing, initial feedback According to the internal advisers who ang gusto nilang marinig mo, imbes na nila.Bigyan sila ng bagay na mapapak- an Investors in People (IiP) grant are now from the assessors indicates that FPIC helped the companies prepare for assessment, yung mga bagay na interesante sa iyo. inabangan nila.Huwag sumigaw (sa waiting for official confirmation of and Philec are certain to get certifica- employees are more aware of their role in Karamihan sa mga ads ay parang bisita print, ang paggamit ng exclamation recognition from the IiP Quality Center. tion. achieving their firm’s corporate objectives, sa cocktail party na may masamang point ay parang pagsigaw na rin).I-con- Asian Eye Institute was first to be as- The IiP grant, which translates to at while managers have a clearer understanding ugali.Hindi sila papasa sa cocktail-party sider ang kanilang needs, wants at de- sessed on July 10 and 11, followed by least P500,000 per grantee, was extended of what they need to do to lead their people. test. sires, at ang context kung paano sila ma- First Philippine Industrial Corp.(FPIC) by the United Kingdom-based Investors It is expected that as the five companies Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit karami- e-expose sa iyong ad.Gawing reward on July 12 and 13, Philippine Electric in People to 10 Philippine small and embrace the IiP standard as a way of life, they han sa ads ay masasabing nag-a-under- and iyong ad, hindi parusa, at tingnan Corp.(Philec) on July 17 and 18, and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the will reap the benefits that other IiP-certified perform.Gusto ng advertisers na magka- mo kung ano’ng mangyayari. Meralco Management and Leadership Personnel Management Association of companies have experienced and that is, pri- Development Center (MMLDC) on July the Philippines.To date, 50,000 compa- marily, raising their bottom line. ESH Management turnaround expert Dr. two sectors, during a Baldridge con- teams and projects, and the Oscar vanced airlifter on time and within David Spong will be in Manila to ference in the United States and in- M.Lopez Award for companies. budget, and to…win the Baldridge Lopez Group hold interactive sessions with key vited him to come to Manila. OML said the Lopez Group can Award in 1988.” executives of the Lopez Group on OML, an advocate of perfor- learn from Dr.Spong’s experience Dr.Spong holdss a master’s degree hosts 2-time August 1-3, 2006. mance excellence, has been encour- in Boeing.He noted that the UK na- in engineering and a doctorate of sci- Lopez Group chair Oscar M. aging Lopez companies to adopt the tive “turned Boeing from an organi- ence in engineering.He chaired the Lopez (OML) met Dr.Spong, the Baldridge framework.To this end, zation beset with technical prob- board of overseers of the Baldridge Baldridge only two-time winner of the he established annual performance lems, cost overruns and late deliver- Award, and is a member of the board of Baldridge National Quality Award awards systems, the Lopez ies into a much-improved company directors of the Baldridge Foundation. Dr. David Spong winner Spong for two different organizations in Achievement Award to reward able to deliver the world’s most ad- (Rene Mayol) LOPEZLINK August 2006 5 Couch Potato ANC teams up with journ giants to become ‘hub of RP news’ Treats ing partnership will make ANC rivals Chiz Escudero and Mike IMAGINE a synergy of break- ing news replete with view- “the ‘hub’ of Philippine news.” Defensor head-butt in “Square ‘Aalog-alog’: Saturdays, after points of newsmakers, expert Combining the expertise, re- Off”; Manolo Quezon makes is- ‘XXX’ analysts and commentators cut- source persons and journalists sues more accessible using ting across all sectors.This is of giant names in print journal- blogs, the Internet and text mes- Follow John Prats, what ANC delivers with its re- ism and ABS-CBN, everything saging on “The Explainer”; and Jayson Gainza and launching on July 10, 2006. about the ever-changing state of “Probe” head Cheche Lazaro Zanjoe Marudo’s hi- The only 24-hour news chan- things in the Philippines will goes onboard via “Media Fo- larious misadven- nel in the Philippines, ANC converge on ANC, supplement- cus,” where she brings her gold- tures in Japan in ABS- joined forces with Business ed with analysis, interviews, mine of insights to analyze CBN’s newest sitcom, Mirror,BusinessWorld,Philip- and world news. Philippine media’s landscape. Now on its 10th year, the “Aalog-alog.” pine Star and Newsbreak, with A power lineup of new an- They join ANC’s existing newly fortified ANC will, in- Witness how these cute boys try everything just other partnerships being forged. chors and programs work side multi-awarded roster of journal- deed, deliver an in-depth look at to lead better lives. But what if their respective fates According to , head by side this latest breakthrough. ists, among them Dong Puno, our increasingly borderless do not allow them to enjoy life’s treasures yet? Will of ABS-CBN’s News and Cur- On “K,” goes Ces Oreña Drilon and Ricky world and the Philippines’s place they give up or will they keep on trying? rent Affairs Group, this pioneer- behind the headlines; political Carandang. in it. (Amy Mosura) “Pinoy Big Brother” Big Winner Keanna Reeves joins the “Aalog-alog” cast as the owner of the place- ment agency that sent John, Jayson and Zanjoe to Japan. “PBB” teens Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson provide the show’s kilig moments, while Ya Chang plays a Japanese diplomat. ‘Pacman’ bucks shaky Watch “Aalog-alog” on ABS-CBN Channel 2 every Saturday, after “XXX.” start to keep WBC belt ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Thursdays, 9 MANNY “Pacman” Pac- powerful right jabs in Round 3. ny was able to make Larios go p.m. on Studio 23 quiao once again had his But he quickly recovered, which down on his knees in the 7th and kababayan up on their resulted in a bloody cut on Lar- 12th rounds. “Grey’s feet as he retained his ios’s left eye.By the fourth Larios was a gentleman and Anatomy” World Boxing Council round, Manny not only returned thanked not only Pacquiao but centers on international super feath- his opponent’s punches but con- also the Filipinos for giving him the fictional erweight belt at the nected more on his target.His a chance to fight.Manny in turn Seattle Araneta Coliseum on July trademark left hand was tough on thanked the Filipinos all over the Grace Hos- 2.Fighting mano a mano, Larios but everyone was sur- world for their prayers and sup- pital and a Pacman defeated Mexico’s box- prised that his right hand also de- port.Even President Gloria group of ing bet Oscar “Chololo” Larios by livered hard punches.Though he Macapagal Arroyo praised the ambitious way of a unanimous decision, the had told the press that he’d have People’s Champ, saying that she surgical in- judges scoring 117-110, 118-108 the Mexican by the sixth round, hoped Pacman’s victory would terns fight- and 120-106 in favor of Pacquiao. Larios proved to be a tougher serve as an inspiration for the ing their It was a scary start for Pac- contender than Erik Morales and Filipinos to strive harder for their way man as he had a taste of Larios’s they finished all 12 rounds.Man- dreams. through one of America’s most com- petitive resi- dency pro- grams. 7 cited as ‘images of hope’ in Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Meredith The cast of Studio 23’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Grey (Ellen SEVEN Gawad Geny Lopez Bayaning Pilipino Awards people. half.But there’s never a dearth (l-r): Isaiah Washington,Chandra Wilson, Pompeo) Jr.Bayaning Pilipino recognize ordinary Filipinos The screening process, in- of unsung heroes year after Sandra Oh,James Pickens Jr.,Katharine wants to awardees—Dr.Felipe Tolenti- who, in spite of their difficul- cluding the initial promotions year.In 2000, its name was Heigl,Ellen Pompeo,Justin Chambers, T.R. Knight and Patrick Dempsey. succeed in no, Juanita Arguel, Aisah ties, emerged as exemplary up to the post-production, aptly bylined as the Gawad the hospital Minukon, Allan Sarte, the images of hope for so many could take at least a year and a Geny Lopez Jr.after Eugenio and the city where her mother became a legend in Doroteo family, Eutequia “Geny” Lopez Jr., who had surgical circles; there’s ultra-competitive Christina Caber and Soledad Katy—got passed away then but whose Yang (Academy Award nominee Sandra Oh); former their much-deserved moment legacy of simplicity and hero- model Izzie Stevens (Katharine Heigl); George O’Mal- in the spotlight, highlighting ism still lives on in the hearts ley (T.R. Knight), who has a major thing for Meredith; how the Filipino’s resilience, of many people. and arrogant Alex Karev (Justin Chambers). Directly creativity and moving self- The Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. in charge of the interns is Dr. Miranda Bailey (Chan- lessness can change a nation. Bayaning Pilipino Award con- dra Wilson), nicknamed “The Nazi.” There’s Dr. Derek ABS-CBN heads Gabby tinues to search nationwide “Dr. McDreamy” Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), a su- Lopez, Charo Santos-Concio, for these noble ones under the perstar surgeon and recent Seattle Grace acquisi- Cory Vidanes and Ugat Foun- following categories: Individ- tion; he is also Dr. Bailey’s boss. Dr. Preston Burke dation’s Fr.Nilo Tanalega ual, Family, Teacher, Institu- (Isaiah Washington) is Seattle Grace’s surgical star handed out the awards against tion and Youth.It also reaches before Dr. Shepherd came to town. the star-studded backdrop pro- out to individuals in other pars The real appeal of “Grey’s,” say its ever-growing cir- vided by Sharon Cuneta, Bitu- of the globe, such as the Mid- cle of fans, lies in the connections between the char- in Escalante, Rivermaya, dle East, Asia-Pacific and the acters, as the show balances medical stories with Bianca Gonzalez and other United States.And the pro- soap opera touches. Breeding serious drama, bubbly ABS-CBN stars. ject, proven by this year’s camaraderie and female empowerment has become Launched in 1995, the ABS-CBN stars paid tribute to the 2006 Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. awardees, has not failed. (Rio the golden ticket for “Grey’s” and show creator Shon- Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Jorolan) da Rimes, previously best known for writing the Brit- Bayaning Pilipino awardees (above) ney Spears movie “Crossroads.” (A. Mosura) 6 LOPEZLINK August 2006

A MAGICAL LOPEZ... From the from page 1 tion—then worth an estimated P2 mil- museumarchives lion—to the public. In 1986, the museum was moved from its three-sided, four-story home designed by National Artist for Archi- tecture Juan Nakpil to protect the col- lection from the combined harmful ef- fects of Manila Bay’s salty air and the frequent floodingin the area. Today, in its present home at the ground floor of the in Ortigas, the is the repository for some 19,000 Filipiniana Feb. 13, 1960 titles, almost 600 works by Filipino Don Eugenio Lopez Sr. founded the Lopez masters and national artists, antique Memorial Museum in honor of his parents, cartographic maps, memorabilia of na- Benito Lopez and Presentacion Hofileña tional hero Jose Rizal, artifacts from the Calatagan burial sites, and in-house P2 million scholarly publications. The Eugenio In 1960, the estimated worth of Don Eñ- Lopez Foundation was established in ing’s personal collection of rare Filipiniana books, manuscripts, maps, archeological ar- 1968 to support the museum—current- tifacts and fine arts that became accessible ly headed by Mercedes Lopez Vargas as to scholars and students through the mu- director—and ensure that it, as well as The entrance to the library; Talvie Darnayla, Gerry Marquez and Rod Enano at work in the conservation lab; Marquez works on a co seum the founder’s other causes and philan- Memorial Museum staff: Ricky Francisco, Fanny San Pedro, Joy Victoria, Eileen Ramirez, Mary Ann Pernia, Ma. Fe Marpa, muse thropic projects, would continue to 539 serve the general public. fielded phone calls and entertained to be an actual early 20th century edi- While other private Estimated number of artworks housed in Accordingto its vision-mission queries from visitors. Here, longtime tion of the magazine. have facilities to retard a the museum’s art galleries, including works statement, the museum “endeavors to by 19th century Filipino masters employee Fanny San Pedro explains He explains the restoration process: Museum prides itself o and Felix Resurrection Hidalgo, and 20th create stimulatinglearningencounters that the museum’s four depart- “After deacidifyingthe pages,it is measures in exertingall century National Artists such as Fernando with aspects of Philippine material and ments—Administration, Library, Col- strengthened with tissue paper para serve its collection with Amorsolo, Botong Francisco, Vicente Man- nonmaterial heritage by opening up its lection Management and Visual maging flexible ulit, tapos mina- conditioning, dehumidf ansala, HR Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi and Ar- collections both to visitors and muse- Art—work together to ensure that this mount namin para hindi na kailangan toringof lightand tem p turo Luz um staff. By continually enrichingits researchers’ and writers’ favorite meets hawakan diretso, pero puwede tignan tions twice a day. Recen 90 holdings and enabling its staff comple- its quality objectives. Attendance has pa rin. We have a program for Harp- dedicated conservation ment, the museum hopes to instill The museum’s Rizaliana in the form of let- been risingsteadily for the past years er’s Weekly, tapos we restore a mini- lab. The Roberto M. Lo ters written by Jose Rizal to his mother and amongits stakeholders a sharp sense —not bad for a museum that has to mum of two books a year—approxi- tion Laboratory is name sisters. Other Rizal memorabilia include the of inquiry, and personal and collective compete against a slew of malls. mately—yung maninipis muna be- ing’s late youngest son, national hero’s billfold and brushes, his stewardship that leads to engaged re- After makinga quick round of the cause it’s a very delicate and tedious “enabled the purchase of flute, note cards and personal papers from sponses to past and present Philippine current exhibits, we go into the library process.” One page of a 200-page ma- oratory equipment…th Dapitan, Hong Kong and Europe social contexts.” where a small group of women was terial could require three to four weeks museum to facilitate mor 19,000 When LopezLink drops by the mu- concentratingon a pile of old newspa- to preserve. entific conservation anal seum one Friday, consultants Ricky pers, part of the museum’s ongoing The original copies are stored but, if The lab, which was s Number of Filipiniana titles, which include rare Philippine imprints dating from the Francisco and Mary Ann Pernia are on conservation-restoration projects which absolutely necessary, are available for to conserve and resto early 17th century, the oldest being a hand to give a special tour and impart involves digitizing and archiving. study “as an artifact.” To this end, the Memorial Museum ar unique copy of the Beramin-Lopez “Doctri- interestingtidbits about the workings Accordingto Francisco, the muse- museum has signed a memorandum of archival collections, na” in Ilocano (Manila, 1620). There are also of the institution. A quick check of the um started microfilmingits library as agreement with ABS-CBN to store chemist-professor Mai works by printers Tomas Pinpin, Nicolas guest book in the lobby told of visits early as 1998 to allow researchers to their master copies in the latter’s film four full-time staff with Cruz Bagay, Laureano Atlas and Juan Cor- from students from all over Metro access data without handlingthe books archives, whose 8 degrees Celsius- area of specialization— rea. The earliest book in the library is the Manila (a University Belt student sur- third edition (Rome, 1524) of “De Moluccis themselves. The complete process in- temperature assures that the trove will conservation of the pai Insulis” by Maximilianus Transylvanus, named Manansala exulted: “Nandito cludes digitization, conservation- last for more than 400 years. pers or photos, docume which has the first printed account of Mag- lolo ko!” [My grandfather is here!] and restoration, then microfilming. Fran- By 2010, with the microfilmingpro- ingor microfilming — ellan’s voyage to the Philippines Luzon, as well as a smatteringof for- cisco approaches a stand holdinga cess finished, the library material will consultant and an artist eign tourists and balikbayan. copy of 1903’s Harper’s Weekly, hopefully be “accessible to the world” For now, the museum 1998 The silence proved misleadingas the which is so immaculate one could be through the Internet, even as re- efforts and resources As its contribution to the commemoration museum was actually a beehive of ac- misled into thinkingit was published searchers can come to the library and tion—preventive cons of the Philippine centennial, the Eugenio tivity. Off the lobby was a small room Lopez Foundation published “Hidalgo and last week or is a product of computer pay a fee to have the material they usingMylar and low ul the Generation of 1872” by Alfredo Roces. where the consultants and museum staff wizardry. Closer inspection reveals it need downloaded on a CD. ingto protect books an Through the years the museum has pub- lished Filipiniana material intended for scholars and the general public, among Prof. Maita Reyes artists, prints, stamps and rare books. In them “The Philippine Insurrection Against Chemist Conservator addition to her duties at the museum, Prof. the US” edited by Renato Constantino, for Museum, Library Reyes teaches a course on conservation Meet the and Archival Objects and restoration at the University of Santo “Juan Luna: The Filipino as Painter” by San- Prof. Reyes, a tiago A. Pilar and “Fernando Zobel” by Rod. Tomas Graduate School, gives lectures and practicingchemist speeches before such institutions as the Paras-Perez conservator who spe- National Museum, the National Commis- cializes in the con- sion for Culture and the Arts, the Philip- 2,524 team servation of paper, pine Library Association, and the Society Number of museum visitors in 2005 Helping keep the Lopez Memorial Museum a dy- paintings, stone ob- of Filipino Archivists; does photography; namic and relevant institution that offers a jects, and in environ- and sculpts and paints. 2003 range of educational and cultural opportunities mental control in She is also the foundingpresident of The Lopez Memorial Museum becomes the is a team of four consultants with a wide range , has hun- the Philippine Association for Scientific first and only Philippine museum to be of expertise. dreds of conservation projects under her Conservation of Cultural Property Inc. ISO-certified. belt, includingworks by foreignand local (Pascon). 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EXECUTIVE FEATURE By Carla Paras-Sison eration and to a wider audi- ence,” she says. WHEN Cedie Vargas was ap- The museum has been pointed to head the Lopez changing its exhibits more of- Memorial Museum as director ten in a bid to enhance learning in 2002, she felt overwhelmed from its deep archival re- by the heavy responsibility of sources and its varied art col- “stewardingsuch an impor- lection. This in turn helps fulfill tant cultural legacy.” the museum’s mission to pro- The Lopez Museum is host vide “scholarship and learning to 600 years of Philippine arts in a wide range of educational and letters with its collection of and cultural opportunities.” rare books, maps, manuscripts, Maximizing talents 15th century excavated ware, Vargas spearheaded the extensive Rizaliana, and prob- museum’s drive to obtain ISO ably the widest Filipiniana li- Lopez Memorial Museum head Cedie Lopez Vargas with daughter Mariana certification for museum and and father Oscar M. Lopez brary under private profession- library management in 2003. al management. She also used her administra- changing world. A major creative side, Vargas contin- More engaging, more in- tive skills to provide focus for strength of the library is how it ues to head ABS-CBN Logis- teractive job assignments, encouraging serves its clientele of scholars tics, drawinglargelyon her Today, Vargas is more staff members to specialize and researchers. This strength analytical side, and also with comfortable with her role. “I and continuously learn. is somethingVargaswants to the HR Council that puts to feel a sense of fulfillment in “Over the years, museum build upon and capture the fore her people skills. Giv- the work that I do here. I be- staff have developed technical through the transfer of knowl- en these multiple assignments, onservation project; a portion of the "Babble, Bauble" exhibit; the Lopez lieve my personal contribu- skills and accumulated knowl- edge to other staffers in order Vargas can very well claim to eum director Cedie Vargas and Mercy Servida tion has been in tryingto edge especially in conservation to provide continuity in the fully usingboth hemispheres make learningin the museum quality of service provided. of her brain and in a certain e museums do material), or restorative or curative, work. But their talents were more engaging, more interac- not maximized because they The museum is currently sense, havingno unused neu- aging, the Lopez where a book is taken out of its casing tive, and more appealingto a were doingso many thingsin buildingthe Roberto M. Lopez rons. Still, she has found on its stringent and deacidified page by page; and dig- younger addition to what they actually Conservation Laboratory, dedi- much to be happy about with l efforts to pre- itization to make the library collection gen- do best. By definingtheir work cated to researchingmethods to her foray into museum man- h its 24-hour air accessible to 21st century researchers. and allowingthem to focus, protect and conserve rare books agement. fiers and moni- The museum works with young several of the staff are now in- and artwork. It is makinga Vargas encourages every- perature condi- artists such as Datu Arellano and vited to lecture in other institu- name in conservation work as one to visit the museum and ntly, it set up a Maria Taniguchi, who have donated tions,” Vargas says proudly. other institutions and collectors enjoy its offerings. “There is n and research works that were inspired by Lopez Roberto M. Lopez Conser- request museum assistance for so much to learn from it and I opez Conserva- Museum exhibits. vation Laboratory such service. It is also in the constantly discover that. ed for Don Eñ- In collaboration with ABS-CBN Library staffers have also process of digitizing all Some people think of muse- whose bequest Media Asset Group, the museum is gone to conferences and con- archival material to make them ums as dusty places of static f important lab- fusingvisual art with film in the ongo- ventions to upgrade skills, more accessible to scholars and artifact. But that’s not true at hat enabled the ingexhibit “Babble, Bauble: Tweaking benchmark best practices, researchers, possibly even all. It’s a place for learning, re thorough sci- Femme.” Also, this is the first time and learn emerging tech- bringing it online in the future. for a deeper appreciation of lyses.” that the library’s collection of rare 19th nologies that could No unused neurons our rich cultural heritage. It’s set up primarily century novenas have been out in the help the museum Aside from her work in the somethingwe can take pride ore the Lopez exhibit “Impress.” adapt to a museum that draws on her in,” she says. rt, library and “The museum is very well rounded, is headed by the collection of the museum is one of ita Reyes, plus the best... For me it’s really the best in h his or her own the Philippines na open to the public,” —whether it is Francisco adds. Cedie Vargas intings and pa- Vargas points out that the museum entation, fram- is tryingto reach out to a wider audi- —and a chemist ence. She says: “While the museum is consultant. known to a lot of researchers and m is focusingits scholars, we want students to enjoy the upholds on conserva- Lopez Museum as a place of visual servation (e.g., stimulation and learning. Our goal is ltraviolet light- ultimately for Filipinos to take pride in scholarly mission nd other printed our rich cultural legacy.”

Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez research and networkingfor the museum, Cris Reyes Ricky Francisco from doingthe inventory of the Ayala Mu- Curatorial Consultant coordinates with the other consultants to Photo Archives Collections Manage- seum collection to beinga consultant to Legaspi-Ramirez, formulate exhibition frameworks for li- Consultant ment the Lopez Memorial Museum. He has also a granddaughter of brary the gallery exhibitions, undertakes Reyes, an avid Francisco, who been involved in other museum-related artist Cesar Legaspi, negotiations with lenders and artists, and student of Philip- holds an AB Social projects, such as the Muse- is currently working lends technical assistance in refiningthe pine history and Science degree from um, the San Pablo City Museum and the toward M.A. in art museum’s acquisition and collection poli- culture for decades Ateneo de Manila, Coconut Industry Heritage Trail in Laguna history from the Uni- cies. now, has been in- has worked in muse- and Quezon. versity of the Philip- volved in various um documentation Francisco dreams of beinginstrumental pines-Diliman, where book and exhibit and collections man- in the creation of standards in museum she also earned a projects as re- agement for a total of documentation for museums in Manila bachelor’s degree in searcher. She de- five years. His expe- and, on his own, has been workingwith communication in scribes herself as currently “pursuinga ca- rience in training, preventive and restora- museum workers and private collectors to 1990. In addition to her visual design re- reer in archival work with a passion.” tive conservation, and exhibition layout make this a reality. sponsibilities, she conducts field surveys, and curation allowed him to work his way 8 LOPEZLINK August 2006

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LOPEZ family and executives came in or Jerry Treñas in Villa Regatta, the family planning and feeding programs. full force to remember pioneering group visited some churches outside of Members of the family and Lopez kababayan Eugenio “Eñing” H. Lopez the city—the Unesco world heritage site Group executives joined the program Sr.’s 105th birth anniversary. Miag-ao Church, Tigbauan Church and beneficiaries for lunch. The Lopez family celebrated the late the gothic St. Anne. At 4 p.m., Catholic Bishops Confer- patriarch’s 105th birth anniversary by Dinner was at the colonial home of ence of the Philippines (CBCP) president returning to their roots in Jaro, Iloilo Rep. Albertito and Gov. Emily Lopez in and Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo where they hope to continue his legacy La Paz district. The Lopez executives officiated a mass for the Lopez family at of sharing and caring. arrived in the evening with their spouses the Jaro Cathedral fronting the plaza. The As a patriotic businessman, Don Eñ- and enjoyed a seafood dinner in Break- fourth generation was present. ing entered during his era broad new ar- through restaurant. The commemorative dinner was Eugenio Lopez III feeds the kids eas in Philippine business that he The next day, the Lopez family held at the Grand Iloilo Hotel. The third deemed would aid national develop- heads—OML, Manuel M. Lopez generation members of the Lopez fam- ment, such as air transport, broadcasting (MML) and EL3—were assigned to give ily led the dinner program, headed by The Lopez family heads and Connie Lopez with and newspaper publication. He orga- remarks at one program site each. At the Ernie Lopez for Eugenio Lopez Jr., Mayor Jerry Trenas and Iloilo teachers nized the purchase of Meralco from Eugenio Lopez Sr.-GK Village in Baran- Carey Lopez for OML and Mark Lopez American General Public Utilities by an gay Buntatala, MML gave a heartwarm- for MML. OML, who is also the histo- all-Filipino company now known as ing speech where he recalled, chiefly, rian of the Lopez family, gave remarks First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Don Eñing’s achievements in Meralco. recalling Don Eñing’s legacy as an en- in what was the biggest leveraged buy- “My dad knew the art of leadership. trepreneur and philanthropist. out of the time and unprecedented in the In fact, the veterans of the Golden Age “My father’s career in business is history of Philippine business. say that, in those years, ‘Don Eugenio well known. But my father was more Don Eñing chose to reinvest all the was Meralco and Meralco was Don Eu- than just a businessman; he was pre- fruits of his business success in the genio.’ They saw no separation between pared to stake the whole family fortune Philippines, sharing the risks and profits the two; his values became the compa- on something he believed in. In January of business by listing his companies ny’s values. In 1962, he arrived in Mer- 1971, he dared to be openly critical of MML, daughter Maita and grandkids publicly and engaging in corporate so- alco as an outsider, a non-engineer in a the future dictator whose appetite for Miguelito, Bettina and Isabella cial responsibility (CSR) projects that company of engineers, a Filipino enter- power and wealth had begun to recog- The daughters of Oscar M. Lopez had a direct and sustainable impact on ing where Americans had once ruled. nize no limits. From the very beginning, (l-r):Angela Guingona, Bea Puno, Pia beneficiaries. His children, led by Lopez Undaunted, he proceeded to remake the there was always that element of the Abella, Rina Bautista and Cedie Vargas Don Eugenio Lopez’s 105th

Dinner emcees (l-r) Carey Lopez, Ernie Lopez and Mark Lopez Lopezes go back home Ms Connie Lopez with SGV founder company in his image. He succeeded so crusading journalist in my father, as Washington SyCip Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez well that Meralco is still known today as there was in his father before him…. To (OML), have instituted CSR as a perma- ‘Don Eugenio’s company,’” MML said. the very end, my father refused to make nent commitment of companies associ- At 9:30 a.m., the group headed to the peace with the Marcos dictatorship and ated with the Group. educational TV site in Tacas Elementary he lived out the rest of his life in self- The Lopez family turned over four School, where EL3 reminisced about his imposed exile in San Francisco, Califor- CSR projects to Jaro residents, including namesake: “His love for the common nia, where he died in July 1975.” 50 homes built in cooperation with man, particularly for the working class, According to OML, Don Eñing left Gawad Kalinga, and educational materi- was perhaps best reflected in his saying his family with a rich legacy of family als and facilities to bring technology to ‘We sincerely believe that a greater pro- unity, a strong work ethic and an equally Iloilo schools and facilitate learning in the portion of the earnings accrued from busi- strong spirit of enterprise. Gov. Emily Lopez with age of electronic media and television. ness should be returned to the people, “This is the legacy that enabled us to son Tito At the same time, the visit was an whether this be in the form of foundations, rise in 1986 from the ashes of martial opportunity for some of the 21 members grants, scholarships, hospitals and any law like a Phoenix to become, 15 years of the third generation Lopezes to “take other form of social welfare benefits.’ later, one of the biggest conglomerate more of the load” from their elders in “To pay tribute to the patriarch’s sup- groups in the country once more. To me the second generation. As Eugenio port to education is to provide education- the most memorable and the most im- Lopez III (EL3) put it, “After all, most al television to all public schools through portant thing about my father were his of us in the third generation are already Knowledge Channel and ABS-CBN e- values. It is his values that we strive to in our 40s and 50s and it is about time Media program,” EL3 said. “Fifteen ele- live up to all the time. It is his values that we are seen at the forefront … up- mentary schools and three high schools in that bring us here tonight.” holding the legacy left by our most em- Jaro will receive Knowledge Channel, e- On their last day in Iloilo, OML and inent grandfather, Don Eugenio.” Media and will be receiving teacher train- his family and members of the media OML and wife Connie with members of the media at Chito and Marielle Francisco On Day 1 of the Lopezes’ homecom- ing and principal orientations. This is the crossed the strait to Guimaras Island for the Boathouse ing, invited members of the media were reason we’re here today. To celebrate that lunch at El Retiro, a beach resort owned given a tour of the Lopez ancestral home Jaro and the schoolchildren will now be by Lopez relative Lourdes Jison. Before Nelly Garden and Casa Mariquit, the an- better equipped to face their future and lunch, they visited Roca Encantada, the cestral home of Mariquit Javellana, wife create better lives for themselves.” home built by OML’s grandmother, Pre- of Vice President Fernando Lopez. After At 11:30, at the Jaro Gym, OML de- sentacion Hofileña Lopez, in 1902 after a hearty lunch hosted by Iloilo City may- livered remarks to joint projects—the the death of her husband Benito.

Art and Vicky de Guia Angel and Mita Ong Tong and Nancy Padilla

The fourth generation’s Daniel Layug and Rocco Puno with Danny Gozo and wife First Gen’s A Lopez Family picture, including the third and Margot Archbishop Lagdameo The kids take part in the offertory Webbie with Paulo Peter fourth generations

Ping and Mimi de Jesus PHOTOS: MANDY NAVASERO Alcarazen and Doreen Yu Garrucho Fragante LOPEZLINK August 2006 9

CSR ACTIVITIES Rina receives Ateneo Public Service Award KNOWLEDGE Channel Foundation executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista received the Parangal Lingkod Sambayanan from the Ateneo de Manila in recognition of the cable-and-satellite education television (ETV) initia- tives of the Knowledge Channel, in rites at the Rev. Henry Lee Irwin S. J. Theater on July 25, 2006. Ateneo president Fr. Bienvenido Nebres lauded Lopez-Bautista, one of eight awardees that afternoon, for AFI turns over ETV packages to Caloocan “providing programs nationwide, including and especial- schools The city government of Caloocan, in coordination with ABS- ly in far-flung areas of Mindanao, by way of media and CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) held an technology and through sheer political will, managed to educational television infrastructure turnover ceremony at the Gregoria de Je- move resources toward the attainment of (the) goal to sus Elementary School in Caloocan City on July 14, 2006. All of the city’s 60 provide education to children who have no access to Rina Lopez-Bautista after Rudy Bautista and daughter public schools received an ETV package—a 21” colored TV, DVD player and schools in their areas.” delivering her acceptance speech Margarita 108 volumes of ETV shows in DVD format. Enthusiasm was seen on the teach- Exemplary strategy ers’ faces as they received the instructional materials. With ETV, teaching and According to Nebres, Lopez-Bautista’s strategy of in- learning would be fun and easy for the teachers and students. Photo shows AFI stalling television sets at barangay centers for cable and managing director Gina Lopez (2nd from right) and E-Media program director satellite ETV has reached 2.67 million students in 1,528 Zen Dimalanta with Dr. Nympha Narcise of Jose Rizal Elementary School and public schools in 40 provinces including Tawi-Tawi is ex- Mayor Enrico Echiverri during the symbolic turnover of the ETV packages. emplary and admirable. “What is most impressive in your advocacy is your sincerity that is almost palpable, and your work a deliberate choice,” he said in a letter to Lopez-Bautista. In her acceptance speech, Lopez-Bautista acknowl- edged that the recognition for her work with the Knowl- edge Channel Foundation “is a testament that social con- science is very much alive in our country.” Filled with excitement The education advocate shared the award with her National Bookstore’s Socorro Director Laurice Guillen family and the Lopez Group of companies, which she said Ramos provided the infrastructure and other resources needed to deliver quality programs, even as she recalled her team’s close calls as they worked to bring Knowledge Channel to schools around the country. “These islands are not just remote but also filled with excitement, sometimes too much excitement. Our TEAM- Mindanao project staff has stared death in the face many Phase II of 1st Lopez-MNTC-GK Village times to deliver the Knowledge Channel infrastructure to the schools. Instances like the Janjalani manhunt, violence “One good thing deserves another.” This was how Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) (2nd from right) summarized Phase II of the 1st erupting in coffee shops, and threats from local officials to Lopez-MNTC-GK Village in Marilao, Bulacan, after committing to build install our channel in their barangay halls. Several days more houses in addition to the 50 units that Manila North Tollways Corp. ago, our project director reported that they were literally built for the village residents. OML said that MNTC’s GK housing program caught in a crossfire and had to crawl on their bellies to avoid the bullets fired from high-powered guns,” Lopez- Central CATV chief operating is meant to transform the community as it rekindles the beneficiaries’ hope Director Marilou Diaz Abaya officer Carlo Katigbak for the future. Photo shows OML and Gawad Kalinga executive director Bautista said. PHOTOS: MANDY NAVASERO Antonio Meloto (3rd from right) after signing a memorandum of agreement Partners for the additional houses, with MNTC president Jose de Jesus (right) and She also shared the award with the staff and crew of Channel will have more opportunities—for a better education, GK special projects head Jose Maria Montelibano. (Kit Ventura) Knowledge Channel Foundation, their partners at the Depart- a better livelihood, and a better life,” Lopez-Bautista said. ment of Education, Parent Teachers and Community Associ- The other awardees were Marilou Diaz-Abaya and Laurice Guillen ations of partner-schools and private sector benefactors. (Gawad Tanglaw ng Lahi), Dr. Raymundo Punongbayan (Government “Together, I know we have already achieved much. Yet we Service, posthumous), Dr. Teofilo Bangayan (Ozanam), Fr. Charlito must persistently move forward as each additional child Colendres (Bukas Palad, posthumous), Dr. Conrado Dayrit (Lux-in- Lecture@Lopez whose life is touched and impacted through the Knowledge Domino), and Socorro Ramos (Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa). Memorial Museum Digital Photography for using digital camera to document her- Architectural Heritage and itage buildings, monuments, land- Lopez Group Foundation scapes and sites. He will discuss the Conservation sponsors CSR forum choice and use of cameras, tripods, The Lopez Group Foundation Inc. has signed up as a August 12, 2006 (Sat.), 2 p.m.-4 p.m. lenses and lights along with techniques strategic corporate partner of the 5th Asian Forum on Fee: P50 (Museum Foundation mem- to faithfully capture a building’s tech- Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR), Asia’s largest bers), P100 (Nonmembers) nical as well as aesthetic characteristics and most significant conference on corporate social re- The Lopez Memorial Museum, in in various shooting conditions. sponsibility. The forum, organized by the Asian Institute cooperation with the Museum Foun- Alcazaren, the editor of BluPrint dation of the Philippines, presents the magazine and columnist for the of Management-Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. Center for Cor- seventh installment in the lecture se- Philippine Star, is an architect and porate Social Responsibility (AIM-RVR Center), will be ries “Stories about Preserving Cultural landscape architect by training and held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in September. Photo Heritage,” featuring architect Paolo profession, as well as an advocate of shows Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (left) and Alcazaren on digital photography. intelligent design and heritage conser- AIM Asian Center for Entrepreneurship associate dean Alcazaren’s lecture will focus on vation. He has won recognition for his Francisco Roman Jr. sealing the partnership with a the basics of architectural photograph architectural works and his writing. handshake. 10 LOPEZLINK August 2006

SPORTS Lopez Group B-ballers prep for August showdown EIGHT teams took part in pre-tour- pressive frontline—bulky but shifty attack, a bright spot is veteran Her- nament scrimmage games held at power forwards Mark Soriano and mes Miranda who has added a the Lourdes Mandaluyong Gym Noel Uriarte, and a center tandem midrange to his smooth over four dates in preparation for of the young and long Ace Lee and three-point stroke. the tournament proper in August. crafty Rommel Bonifacio. Not bad The Meralco coaching tandem The games were a chance for too was its outside shooting with of Manny Legaspi and Cesar the teams from SkyCable, Meral- Renato Quisom going 100% (2-2) Dawana concentrated on situational co, Tollways, ABS-CBN, Ben- with his three-point shooting. plays and substitutions, while Ben- pres, First Gen, First Holdings and Benpres played catch up the pres’ Ric-Ric Marata mentored his BayanTel to get used to the ama- whole game and was able to trim players on the nuances of the pres- teur and house rules that will be down the lead by unleashing a full- sure and zone defenses as well as used in the August tourney. court press at the start of the third motivating for extra effort. Meralco proved to be the more and fourth quarters, where its ath- Watch for more exciting court cohesive team in the first game on letic “bigs” bothered the Meralco action as the Lopez Group basket- July 21, displaying a disciplined ball carriers. While the team still ball tournament tips off this Au- Start of the game. Both 6’3" in height, Panganiban and Lee jumping at center half-court game anchored on its im- has to develop a reliable offensive gust! Meralco still Corporate Classic champ MERALCO retained its title in the second straight year. and Group. Sportshouse Dunlop Corporate Invi- But denied Cuevas and Selga saved the day for tational Badminton Cup at the Atri- Meralco a twin kill by scoring a 3-1 Meralco by preventing a Star sweep um Building of SM Megamall. win in the Corporate Masters divi- of the best-of-five tie. The duo de- Led by Alex Cuevas and Rey Sel- sion of the weeklong tournament or- feated Martin Araneta and William ga, Meralco trumped Celestron 3-0 to ganized by former Olympian Weena Gabuelo, 24-21, 22-20 in the hardest- win the Corporate Classic title for the Lim and sponsored by Sportshouse fought match of the day. Meralco-UE Jrs hold chess match ON July 5, 2006, the Meralco Chess Club hosted the Uni- versity of the East (UE) Juniors, who are preparing to de- fend their UAAP chess title in the 2006 season. It is a seven- board match played on the popular Rapid time-control of 30 minutes per player to finish the game. After almost an hour of play, the young guns of UE, bannered by the younger brothers of Grandmaster Nelson Mariano and National Mas- ter Idel Datu, escaped with a narrow 4-3 victory over the Magnificent Seven of Meralco. Scorers for Meralco were Ruben Lagrimas Sr. (in photo) of Corporate Logistics in a Pirc Defence, Rolly Sol Cruz of Customer Process Manage- ment in an English Opening and Karl Clarito of Power Sys- tem Protection in a French Defence. (R. Sol Cruz)

By Norman Sison Ayon kay Kao, maaaring gawing tion skills na kasama ng pakikinig kailangan at mahahanap mo ito gaano puhunan ang oras, galing o talino at at paggalang, matutong makipag- man kagulo ang bagsak nito sa iyo. KARANIWANG pagkakaunawa sa iba pang mga kakayahan upang kapwa-tao. Sikaping maging mata- Ikalima, meron ka dapat plan- salitang “entrepreneur” ay ang mga umangat ang pamumuhay. Kailan- pat at makatarungan. Huwag man- ning skills. Isulat ang paraan na namumuhunan para sa kanilang gan lamang palaguin ang tinatawag lamang o manloko. gagawin upang makamit ang iyong hanapbuhay, tulad ng yumaong Eu- na “entrepreneurial skills” upang Ikatlo, mag-aral ng mga negoti- mithiin. Kung magka-problema genio H. Lopez Sr. na founder ng mapabilang sa iginagalang na mga ation skills. Sa pagsasaayos ng mga man, matutong mag-adjust. Maha- Lopez Group of companies. Gina- entrepreneur. Wala ito sa laki ng usaping negosyo, alisin ang person- laga sa entrepreneur ang road map mit niya ang sariling salapi upang perang pang-kapital kundi sa taglay al feelings at tumutok sa mga dapat papunta sa kanyang mga pan- magtayo ng iba’t ibang negosyong na abilidad. pagkasunduan. Remain friendly garap—may salapi man o wala. tumulong sa pagpapaunlad ng Una, palawigin ang communica- kahit hindi matuloy ang kasunduan. bansa, at hanggang naging con- tion skills. Mahalagang makinig at Tiyak na meron pang ibang glomerate ang mga negosyong umunawa ng sinasabi ng iba upang pagkakataon sa kinabukasan. kanyang pinagpagurang ipundar. makatugon ng may kahulugan. Ikaapat, hasain ang analytical Lahat Subali’t ayon kay Raymond W.Y. Huwag magtaas ng boses at galan- skills. Ito ang kakayahang magtagni- Kao, may-akda ng Entrepreneurship: gin ang kausap. Sa effective com- tagni ng iba-ibang impormasyon up- ay puwedeng A Wealth-Creation and Value-Adding munication skills, gagalangin ka rin ang maging makahulugan ito at kapa- maging Process, ang lahat ng tao na masikap ng iyong kausap at pakikinggan din ki-pakinabang sa pagde-desisyon. ay maaaring tawaging entrepreneur nila ang iyong ibig sabihin. Karamihan sa impormasyong kahit wala siyang salaping maaaring Ikalawa, i-develop ang interper- nakakalap ay statistical o de-numero. gawing puhunan para sa negosyo. sonal skills. Bukod sa communica- Aralin ang basic information na entrepreneur LOPEZLINK August 2006 11

I have just returned from Iloilo City, where we witnessed the culmination of several weeks’ CrosswordBINASA mo ba from cover to cover ang huling isyu ng Lopez hard work in connection with Don Eugenio Link? Isa ka ba sa mga masugid na tagasubaybay ng mga Lopez Sr.’s 105th birth anniversary. Those programa sa ABS-CBN, Studio 23 o ANC? who were present agreed that all the effort ev- Patunayan na isa kang ganap na kapamilya sa pamamagitan eryone—Lopez Group executives, the Lopez ng pagkumpleto ng crossword puzzle na ito. Group Foundation Inc., Benpres, etc.—put in Dear Rosie was worth it when everything went off with- Dear Rosie out a hitch, and we were rewarded with the Ang presyo ba ng Kapamilya Package ng Eugenio Lopez Cen- Ilonggos’ appreciative smiles. (We also took ter ay may kasama nang discount para sa mga empleyado ng the opportunity to have our fill of fresh Lopez Group? Salamat po.—Jinky seafood, authentic La Paz batchoy and other ELC marketing and communications manager Cora Ortega-Auste Ilonggo delicacies and to go back in time says yes, the Kapamilya Package is already discounted and is of- through a visit to those grand old houses and fered to Lopez Group employees only. If you have other inquiries churches that Iloilo and the outlying areas are about the Kapamilya Package and the Eugenio Lopez Center, you famous for, but that’s another story.) Check may get in touch with Ortega-Auste or Remi Montaño at 636- out our one-page special on the celebra- 2886. tion/homecoming in this issue. ooOoo Again, congratulations to everyone, ma- Bravo sa ABS-CBN sa napaka-exciting na Mano A Mano jor and not-so-major contributors both, for a showdown noong July! Kahit putul-putol at puno ng commer- successful commemoration! cials ang laban ni Pacman, okey lang kasi exciting talaga. Sulit So, what piqued our readers’s curiosity ang pag-abang namin! Congrats din siyempre sa idol naming with regard to the July LopezLink? Let’s find out. Thank you all for send- si Manny!—Reggie and Ace ing your questions and comments! Salamat sa inyong pag-suporta sa Mano A Mano at sa ating People’s ooOoo Champ. Dahil sa inyo at iba pang boxing fans, sadyang naging record I’m curious about the members of the third generation of Lopezes, breaking ang nasabing laban. Sana ay hindi kayo magsawa sa pagtangkilik whose tripto Iloilo was documented in last month’s LopezLink. In par- at pag-abang sa mga susunod pang productions ng ABS-CBN kasama si ticular, are Rogy, Geni, Jay and Angela officially connected with any Manny Pacquiao. of the Lopez Group companies? Do any of them plan to devote them- ooOoo selves to public service like their grandfather did? Thanks!—Mel- I read in “Phoenix” that Mrs. Connie Lopez is a Rufino. Is she related ACROSS 4. ----Lopez, ABS- chor to the Rufinos who own the Philippine Daily Inquirer, by any 1. Lopez Group founder, CBN Foundation man- Yes, Rogy Lopez Panganiban and Jay Lopez are—Rogy is currently chance?—Mayette for short aging dir. head of ABS-CBN’s Studio Tour while Jay is with First Philippine Hold- Yes, she is. 5. Lopezes’ hometown in 6. Airman, for short ings Corp. As for the girls, they run their own businesses. The older Lopez ooOoo Panay 7. ----Lopez-Bautista- grandchildren engage in charity work in between their professional/en- If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions 9. Korean star of “A Love Recent recipient of the trepreneurial pursuits. Like their lolo, their going back to their roots shows about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send to Kill” Ateneo’s Public Service that public service is in their genes. them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633-3520 or to DearRosie@ben- 10. First name of Award ooOoo pres-holdings.com. Maraming salamat! “Phoenix” book design- 8. Lopez Group CEO, for er Noli’s wife short 12. San Francisco, for short 11. Have your eyes 14. Guinea (abbr.) checked at this Rock- TRAVEL 16. It is operated by Manila well Center institute North Tollways Corp. 13. A trip by plane or 17. The Lopez Group sub- spacecraft Expressway sidiary offering Kapam- 15. To connect or join ilya Package, for short 18. “Bandila” anchor, first Conquering Pinatubo driving 101 19. Japanese filmmaker name OFFICIALS and employees of the wrought by Mt. Pinatubo—through its Kurosawa 20. You (Tag.) KAHIT sabihing experienced 22. Prism chief of party 21. Roman Catholic Manila North Tollways Corporation “Rediscover the North” tourism pro- o ekspertong driver ka, Doerring 24. First--- (MNTC) and Tollways Management motion campaign. pagdating sa expressway, 23. This was relaunched on 26. To attach, especially Corporation recently navigated Mt. To get to Mt. Pinatubo, head to kailangan mo pa ring i-ad- July 10 with a short nail Pinatubo’s rugged terrain of rocks, mud Pampanga Province via the 84-kilome- just ang style ng iyong 25. Ground speed or gener- 27. The letter “P” and steep slopes to get to the crater. ter North Luzon Expressway. The pagmamaneho. Iba ang al staff 28. First word in ABS- The crater, which spewed lava and agencies offering treks to the volcano expressway driving sa pag-drive 27. Brisk energy CBN’s newest reality turned the region into a “lahar land” 15 are mostly in Angeles City and San halimbawa sa Edsa—maliban sa mas mabilis ang andar 29. Mental health show years ago, is now one of the most mag- Fernando, Pampanga. ng mga sasakyan sa una dahil walang traffic lights at 30. Group that named OML 29.----Lopez, Meralco nificent lakes in the country and the most Don’t forget to bring a hat (preferably stop signs o railroad crossings dito, ikaw ay maaari marketing head lamang pumasok at lumabas sa mga designated na lu- as “Management Man visited tourist attraction in the region. one with wide brims) and sun block lo- 31. Physical Education, al- gar o bahagi ng expressway. Narito ang ilan sa mga da- of the Year” in 2000 MNTC is taking an active role in tion, as the ash that covers the plains re- 32. Nickname of a Lopez so physical exam pat tandaan kapag nasa North Luzon Expressway: grandchild named for 32. Eight-bit graphics file promoting tourism and investment in flects sunlight and intensifies the heat. • Planuhin ang lakad. Siguraduhing alam mo kung saan Don Eñing format Central and North Luzon—and accel- Bottled water is a must. There are brook maaaring lumabas at pumasok sa expressway dahil 33. Of or relating to itself 34. Industry, according to erating development in these regions crossings, too, so trekkers might opt to hindi ka basta-bastang makakapag-U-turn dito. (adj.) Juan that are steadily rising from the ruins wear sandals. (Kit Ventura) • Mag-ingat sa mga drayber na hindi gaanong experi- 35.-----Vargas-ABS- 36. Also “opportunity” enced, lalo na yung mga batang driver na medyo CBN VP for Logistics 38. Nickel mabagal pa ang reactions sa mga nangyayari sa daan. 37.Penand--- 40. Past form of sing • Iwasang dumikit sa sasakyan sa harap mo. Sinasabing ang mga banggaan o rear end collisions ang 39. About 42. Linear (abbr.) kadalasang sanhi ng mga sakuna sa expressway. 40. Very, according to 43. Roberto Rubina won an Huwag magmaneho nang inaantok. Kapag tinamaan “Friends” individual award in its • 2004 cycle ng “highway hypnosis” o ang kondisyon kung saan in- 41. A nickname for Elpidio aantok ang isang driver dahil sa magkahalong 46. Gateway to Northern 43. Interjection used to ex- monotony ng pagmamaneho at ang nakakabatong Luzon; also Region 3 press surprise tunog ng hangin, ng mga gulong sa semento at ng 47. Year 44. OML son and overall makina ng kotse, i-"exercise” ang iyong mata: mag-fo- coordinator of the 105th Answers to July puzzle cus sa iba’t ibang bagay na makikita sa expressway, activities ang malalapit at malalayo, sa kaliwa at sa kanan. 45. Iowa, for short • Basahin din ang lahat ng signs na madaanan para hin- 46. OML’s junior, for short di antukin. O di kaya’y maghanda ng basang face tow- 48. OML’s youngest daugh- el at maya-maya ay punasan ang mukha para manatili ter kang gising at alerto. Huminto sa rest stop o service 49. Presy Psinakis’ eldest area at mag-idlip kung talagang antok ka na. son • Kung nanggaling ka sa maliwanag na lugar tulad ng fast food restaurant o convenience store sa gabi, DOWN bagalan ang pagmaneho hanggang maka-adjust ang 1. Sanchez turned Lopez paningin sa dilim. 2. Iridium 3. Old or decrepit horse 12 LOPEZLINK August 2006

MALL FINDS What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this August: Recipe for ‘perfect diet’ World-class buys in Metro By Mira Marasigan Matinee idols Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz and Sam Milby answer the ques- tion on every woman’s mind: What makes men stay With the onslaught of globalization, we have become more exposed to the variety of choic- in a relationship? Meanwhile, find out from a nutri- es that the world and technology have opened up to us, even in fashion. Here are a few tion expert if there is such a thing as a perfect di- local but globally competitive products that will not hurt your wallets. et—and what it is. The magazine for the indepen- dent woman also rates the different kinds of diets in town and which ones actually work. Haute couture-made- RTW: Plank Three designers set the style stage with Plank. You know that when Chalk’s big fashion issue you have one of these dresses, all It’s all about looking your best in eyes will be on you! this month’s big fashion issue! We’ll (L-R) Red piña fabric dress, Verity not only tell you what’s hip in the by Yvonne Quisimbing-Romulo. metro, but we’ll take you around the P7,900; Brown print and tulle play world—Paris, New York and Ashley sandals. P1,250 dress, Patteu by Patty Eustaquio. Japan—and show you what fashion- P3,500; Black dress, Louvre by istas there are wearing. Be dressed to LZ Punzalan. P5,980 the nines as we tell you how to wear this season’s trends. Tired of your Attention to detail: wardrobe? Chalk shows you how to Sapato Manila have your drab garb reworked into designer masterpieces. Chalk gives you no ex- Sapato Manila & Coco & cuse not to look like the fashion mavens that you really are…or at least wish to be. Tres is a new venture that’s only a year old. With their eye for detail, good quality Pink reveals Kim’s beauty secret! and constant innovative- Teen “Pinoy Big Brother” winner Kim Chiu graces ness, success is not so far Pink’s August-September cover as she shares her life after “PBB,” her favorites and her one big beauty se- away. cret! Also, find tips on getting the perfect haircut for Chili bags. P3,950 your face shape, and the ultimate guide to shimmer products. Tired of your basic tee? Flip to our fashion pages for the funkiest shirts that will perk up any outfit. Plus, there are top 10 fashion items to update your wardrobe. Organize your closet and computer area with our container boxes, with tips by stylish celeb Cheska Garcia! The old new: Irene’s Closet Recipes galore in FOOD Irene’s Closet by Irene Pineda used to be just a FOOD Magazine’s August issue is filled with quick bread recipes such as walnut or room in her house and now it is a new lifestyle. fruit bread, carrot-orange bread, corn muffins, longganisa pinwheels, popovers and Check out her reconstructed dresses and Team pate a choux. To accompany the breads, try the Manila shirts and hats. recipes for sweet and savory spreads: fruit butter, Team Manila graphic tees for guys. P350 cheese and nut spread, and ham and cheese pimien- (All stores located at the R2 Lifestyles section of to spread. the Power Plant Mall) Dietician Sanirose Orbeta also reminds us that some foods offer extra protection for the brain. So far, the strongest evidence is that eating more fish delays the onset of dementia, and boosts reason- ing power and memory.

argainTHIS season’s Rockwell alert! Vintage Bazaar, aptly Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo themed Marché du Monde (“Market of the Executive Editor Rosan Cruz World”), is an ideal destination for the style-savvy Contributing Editors B shopper with a pulse for quality and exclusivity. Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene Ochoa (MNTC) Be captivated by vintage items as well as a Maite Bueno (Meralco) John Rojo (BayanTel) mélange of world-class, original and stylish ap- Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (Beyond Cable) parel, accessories, bags, home accents and col- Leah Salterio (ABS-CBN) Joseph Uy (ABS-CBN Publishing) Frances Bumanlag (AEI) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Get the newest issues of your lectibles that stand their own mettle in the favorite magazines at leading emerging global marketplace. Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) bookstores and magazine stands The Rockwell Vintage Bazaar is a launching Editorial and Layout IPI Creative Business Unit nationwide. For subscriptions, pad, a gathering of positive energy and cool vibes. Break from the mass-produced items please contact ABS-CBN LopezLink is published by Benpres found in retail society. Different inspirations and PR Group, 4/F Benpres Bldg., Publishing Inc. at 924-4101 or different cultures engaged in one venue. Revital- Ortigas, City 415-2272 local 4658 or call ize, intoxicate and emulate the Rockwell Vintage Telefax: 633-3520 Joena Cabrera at 415-2852 or Bazaar Marché du Monde. See you there on Au- For feedback, please email: 415-2671. (Joseph Uy) gust 19-20, 2006! [email protected]