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K Channel @15: Making the By Gellix Mercader future of learning happen today FIFTEEN years ago, two young, idealistic executives envisioned a world where children could be given access to education, wherever they may be, amidst whatever circumstance they are in. It was a vision rooted in a deep desire to help Filipinos in empowering themselves and uplifting their families from poverty—through education. Turn to page 6

Photo by Alex Dimasacat EDC’s Burgos wind ‘LizQuen’ stars Yule cool! project gets $315M in ‘Forevermore’ …page 12 infusion…page 2 …page 4  Lopezlink November 2014 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink November 2014  The foundation of excellence: EDC secures $315M financing Dispatch from Japan KidZania to open in 2015 AMML welcomes participants of Japan-PH teen KIDZANIA, one of the activities and other activities for Burgos wind project​ world’s fastest-growing that will promote care for the First Balfour celebrates 45 years ambassadors program family edutainment environment. ENERGY Development Cor- the Integrated centers, is set to open a Aside from building more in engineering and construction poration (EDC) signed a $315- School will participate in the P1-billion interactive, facilities, KidZania founder million financing agreement followed by an expansion program. kid-sized city in the Xavier Lopez said they are also with a group of foreign and local program that saw the com- In the first leg of the pro- Philippines next year. planning to expand KidZania banks for the construction of the pany venturing outside of its gram, the 20 Japanese high KidZania Manila, by selling merchandise and cre- 150-MW Burgos Wind Project core construction business to school students visited Ma- currently being de- ating a children’s community. (BWP) in Ilocos Norte. The fa- four new divisions: geother- nila from July 28 to August 4, veloped in Bonifacio “We’re trying to create mer- cility, which consists of US dol- mal projects, plant including 2014. The second leg involved Global City in Taguig, chandising, we’re trying to sell lar and tranches, equipment rental, tunnel the visit of the 20 Filipino is a first-of-its-kind KidZania founder Xavier Lopez and KidZania educational toys. Role playing, will mature in 15 years. construction and concrete. high school students to Tokyo indoor play center Manila governor Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas educational, souvenirs. Sec- Eksport Kredit Fonden, Through all these chang- and Sendai from September that allows children to ond, we’re also trying to build Denmark’s export credit agency, es, First Balfour continues 29 to October 6, 2014. freely explore a kid-sized world development around the world. kind of a community of chil- guaranteed a part of the dollar to tower over the compe- At the welcome party, and choose from over 100 role- KidZania Manila will be dren. We want children to be loan component. The mandated tutions in EDC’s ability to ex- intended to be sold under the tition, largely due to the AMML thanked AEON playing activities in different es- operated by Play Innovations, a KidZanians, to be part of one lead arrangers for the foreign ecute a strategic business plan FIT system pursuant to the extreme professionalism of for organizing a project that tablishments sponsored by real subsidiary of ABS-CBN Cor- nation. Third, we’re also trying tranche are Australia and New for our wind project amidst Renewable Energy Act of its workforce. As an affirma- Presentation of gifts to Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and Maritess L. Lopez promotes friendship and un- brands. It is expected to cater to poration. Maricel Pangilinan- to do some interactive stuff. At Zealand Banking Group Lim- intense competition in the re- 2008. by Sendai Nika Senior High School students tion of this professionalism derstanding between Filipino 600,000 visitors annually. Arenas, president and chief the end we want to have a good ited, DZ Bank AG, ING Bank newable energy industry. With Once operational, the and commitment to contin- and Japanese youth. He also Originally from , executive officer of Play Innova- educational experience,” Lopez NV, Malayan Banking Berhad construction in full swing, we BWP will be the largest wind ued business improvement AMBASSADOR Manuel high school students of Japan expressed appreciation for KidZania has become a global tions, will also head KidZania said. and Norddeutsche Landesbank are confident that we will meet farm in the Philippines com- through its people, the M. Lopez (AMML), with and another country spon- AEON’s donation of more phenomenon, with 16 locations Manila as its governor. KidZania Manila is set to Gironzentrale. our target commissioning date prising a total of 50 large-scale FIRST Balfour Inc. has built Aside from being the main company was recognized spouse Maritess L. Lopez and sored by the AEON Group. than ¥100 million to victims in 13 countries. It also has more In the Philippines, KidZa- open in early 2015. (Excerpted The local tranche, mean- and avail of the feed-in tariff,” Vestas V90-3.0-MW wind its name on a strong founda- civil works contractor for the as the first engineering and officials of the Philippine -em This was the first year the of last year’s typhoon Yolanda than 12 facilities currently under nia will incorporate maritime from www.abs-cbnnews.com) while, was arranged by PNB EDC president and chief oper- turbines and ancillary plant tion of excellence in engineer- 1,000-MW Sta. Rita power construction company in the bassy, recently welcomed the Philippines was chosen as the in the Philippines. Capital and Investment Cor- ating officer Richard Tantoco to be supplied and constructed ing and construction that has plant and its 230-kV overhead country to receive the Inves- 20 Filipino and 20 Japanese partner country for the pro- Top AEON executives led poration and SB Capital In- said. by Vestas. The project also in- lasted for 45 years. transmission line in , tors in People bronze certifi- participants of the AEON gram. The AEON 1% Club by AEON honorary chairman vestment Corporation among The BWP aims to be the cludes a 115-kV transmission ABS-CBN wins It was established on No- First Balfour also built the cation in 2013. Not surpris- 1% Club Foundation Japan- Foundation and concerned and adviser Takuya Okada, a syndicate of local lenders, first wind project to avail of line connecting the wind farm vember 28, 1969, the last of Manansala in 2003, its first ingly, customer satisfaction, Philippines Teenage Ambas- Philippine agencies including AEON 1% Club chairman namely BDO Unibank Inc., the feed-in tariff (FIT) which from the Burgos substation to the three companies put up high-rise residential condo commitment to excellence sadors program at a party in the Department of Foreign Naoki Hayashi, AEON People’s Choice Stevie Land Bank of the Philippines, the Department of Energy the Laoag substation of the by Eugenio Lopez Sr. that project for Rockwell Land. and commitment to people, their honor at the Philippine Affairs and the National chairman of the board Hiroshi ABS-CBN Corporation was Zania Manila and TV home Philippine National Bank and will grant to 200 megawatts National Grid Corporation of year alone (the other two The company later took on shareholder and community embassy in Tokyo. Youth Commission agreed Yokoo and president Motoya named the winner of the Peo- shopping channel , Security Bank Corporation. of wind projects on a first-to- the Philippines, as well as the were Philippine Electric the power supply and electri- are listed as the company’s The Teenage Ambassadors that Sendai Nika Senior High Okada attended the welcome ple’s Choice Stevie Award for its public service initiatives and “This fresh loan is a sign of commission, first-served basis. expansion of the switchyard/ Corporation and Philippine cal works of the LRT Line 1 core values. program is an annual cultural School, located in the Tohoku party. (Excerpted from tokyo. Favorite Company in the Me- the success of its Philippine confidence from funding insti- Its entire electrical output is substations. Petroleum Corporation). capacity expansion project as Says Dr. Fiorello Estuar, exchange program between region, and the University of philembassy.net) dia & Entertainment category TV’s 60th anniversary celebra- Then known as Philippine well as various pipe laying and First Balfour vice chairman after earning the Gold Stevie tion. Engineering and Construc- sewage treatment plant proj- and CEO: “It is probably an- Award in the same category It received both the Gold tion Company (PECCO), ects. other distinguishing feature ABS-CBN CDO is 1st Agora at the International Business Stevie and People’s Choice First Balfour “provided The late 2000s witnessed of First Balfour. We enter FPH affiliates score victory Awards (IBA). Stevie awards at a banquet in engineering services in the the company’s solid per- into a project with customer awardee for marcomm The only Philippine media Paris, France last month. ABS-CBN Integrated Corporate varied fields of industrial de- formance as it successfully satisfaction as an objective. company to be recognized More than 23,000 votes Communications OIC Kane Choa sign” and “acted as a general delivered two major projects. Our people are focused on in solar wafer-slicing deal ABS-CBN chief digital of- Lim is also the found- by the awards competition, were cast in this year’s Peo- (left) and Stevie Awards president contractor in the construc- In 2006, the company’s joint that goal: delivering the proj- LOPEZ units First PV Ven- In an award dated October pay the Lopez Group units. ficer Donald Patrick Lim was ing president of the Internet ABS-CBN received the high- ple’s Choice Stevie Awards Michael Gallagher at the tion industry.” The company venture with the Makati ects on time, on budget with tures Corporation (First PV) 3, 2014, an arbitral tribunal Failure to meet the deadline named the first awardee of the and Mobile Marketing As- est number of online votes and for Favorite Companies, International Business Awards started as a spinoff of the Development Corporation quality and safety.” and First Philec Nexolon Cor- constituted by the ICC ordered would make Nexolon liable for Agora Award for Outstanding sociation of the Philippines. beat the other Stevie winners a feature of the IBA, the former power plant con- bagged the coveted St. Luke’s First Balfour remains one poration (FPNC) recently won Nexolon to pay First PV around post-award interest of 8% per Achievement in Marketing He joined ABS-CBN in June in the category. world’s premier business In May, ABS-CBN bagged struction and design unit of Medical Center project in of the few select construction an international arbitration P2.09 billion as payment for annum on the sums it has been Communications given by the 2013. ABS-CBN won the Gold awards competition. All or- a Grand Stevie Award at the . It was established Bonifacio Global City after firms to have maintained a tri- against the Korean solar wafer its shares in FPNC, which the ordered to pay. Philippine Marketing Asso- Now on its 35th year, the Stevie Award for its business ganizations honored in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and to support the growing con- a tough competitive bidding ple certification (International company Nexolon Co. Ltd. award directs First PV to trans- “First PV and FPNC are ciation. Agora Awards is the beacon of achievements in the past year: IBA’s Company of the Year was the only Filipino company Lim, one of the country’s Filipino marketing excellence struction needs of the then among local and international Management System) under First PV and FPNC initiated fer to Nexolon upon receipt of considering the options to ABS-CBN CDO Donald Patrick Lim its supremacy in terms of TV category were included in to receive the highest honor fluourishing electric power contractors. A year later, it re- the standard ISO 9001:2008 arbitration proceedings against Nexolon’s payment. The award pursue the enforcement of the founding fathers of digital that spotlights admirable qual- ratings and box office sales for the voting for the People’s given to five companies in the industry. ceived a subcontract to build for quality, ISO 14001:2004 Nexolon with the Interna- also ordered Nexolon to pay award. Based on reports, it ap- marketing, was cited for revo- ities of versatility, innovative- er endowed with a proven flair movies, increase Choice Stevie Awards for Fa- region. It also won a Gold By 1976, following its bridges for the Subic-Clark- for environment and OHSAS tional Court of Arbitration of FPNC roughly $24.8 million in pears that Nexolon is currently lutionizing digital advertising ness and ingenuity. Through of out-of-the-box thinking and in revenue, groundbreaking vorite Companies, in which Stevie Award in the Services expansion to such fields as Tarlac Expressway. In 2008, 18001:2007 for safety and the International Chamber of damages and pre-award interest. subject to corporate rehabilita- in the country. the Agora, the Filipino is trailblazing achievements. (K. business ventures such as ABS- the general public voted for Company of the Year category. power transmissions, oil re- the company’s joint venture occupational health. (Dolly Commerce (ICC) on March The ICC award gave Nexo- tion proceedings in Korea,” First In his acceptance speech at hailed as a world-class market- Choa) CBNmobile, theme park Kid- their favorite companies. (Kane Choa) fineries and industrial plants, with DMCI was awarded a Pasia) 22, 2012. lon until November 2, 2014 to Philippine Holdings Corpora- the 35th Agora Awards, Lim PECCO changed its name to P3.6-billion design and build tion (FPH) said in a disclosure. paid tribute to his mentors, Promos & offers Engineering and Construc- contract for the LRT-1 North including ABS-CBN presi- Pay-Per-View for P999. Also World, Arirang, CTS, Chan- animals, art, music and more. First PV is a wholly owned Plus, BabyFirst makes it more tion Corporation of Asia, or Extension project connecting dent and CEO Charo Santos- SKY Pay- available for the same price in nel M, YTN) for P199/month; subsidiary of First Philippine convenient for parents to choose ECCO-Asia. the LRT 1 to MRT 3. Concio who taught him that standard definition. Korean Pack 2 (KBS World, Electric Corporation, a subsid- Per-View: the best program for their kids The 1990s saw the begin- By 2011, First Balfour “the greatest marketers are the Arirang, CTS, Channel M, iary of FPH. With Nexolon, it through color-coded content. ning of a renaissance of sorts was on the cusp of bigger greatest storytellers.” Pacquiao vs. Ride the Kore- YTN, MBC) for P900/month set up FPNC as a 70-30 joint Get BabyFirst through SKYca- for First Balfour, padding its and better things, heralded “In ABS-CBN, Charo or Screen Red for P50/a month. venture company in 2011 to Algieri for an wave, enjoy ble Select, available via the fol- profile with a slew of big-tick- by its move to a two-build- slice silicon wafers for the Ko- taught me that everything starts and ends with a story. P999 K-Pop! BabyFirst TV lowing add-on packs: Kids Pack et projects—the P305-million ing facility situated on a rean firm. First PV owns 70% Experience the best of Korean And no matter how great ON November 23 at 8 a.m., 1 (P199/month), Kids Pack 2 PLDT Eastern Visayas and sprawling compound in of the shares of FPNC. drama, reality TV and pop cul- on SKYcable you are at storytelling, at the SKY Pay-Per-View will air (P249/month) or Family Pack Eastern Mindanao digital Sucat, Parañaque. A year FPNC put up a solar wafer- ture 24/7 on SKYcable with very end, you have to put the Pacquiao vs. Algieri at The Select (P350/month). (Dino Quizon) microwave backbone project, after, the facility was rec- slicing plant in First Philippine Arirang, KBS World, Channel Check out BabyFirst TV, a fun- Filipinos at heart. Everything Venetian Macao live and com- For more info, call the the 215-MW Bauang Power ognized and awarded by the Industrial Park in Sto. Tomas, M and Screen Red. Add to your filled TV network madejust for I create in the digital space, mercial-free. Expect action- customer service hotline at Plant in La Union, the 66- Philippine Green Building Batangas, months before First basic plan any of these Korean tots and their parents. Introduce anything I do in ABS-CBN packed viewing entertainment 381-0000 for , MW Apo Cement Diesel Council as the first Building PV and FPNC sought arbitra- in the comfort of your home packs or channels via SKYcable your child to basic building CAMANAVA and Rizal, or log First Balfour will always be in the service of Power Plant in and the for Ecologically Responsive First Balfour booth among PhilConstruct Mindanao’s best tion due to breaches by Nexo- with the HD coverage of SKY Select: Korean Pack 1 (KBS blocks like colors, numbers, on to www.mysky.com.ph. 72-MW Panay Power Plant Design Excellence-certified joined over a hundred exhibiting companies in PhilConstruct Mindanao 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, SM lon of their joint venture agree- the Filipino,” said Lim. in Iloilo. building in design. This was Lanang Premier in Davao City. The company’s booth was named as the event’s Best Booth Awards second runner- ment and wafer slicing supply up, following Cemex (first runner-up) and Boysen (champion). (D. Pasia) and services agreement. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink November 2014 Councils Lopezlink November 2014  couch potato treats ‘Forevermore’ HR Updates On his birth anniversary Enrique, Liza team up Fete to raise funds for

Host -Agoncillo for tale of first love advocacies of ‘Kapitan’ with ‘Bet on Your Baby’ contestants and , Liza’s character, Marie “Agnes” “Forevermore” is produced by THE Lopez Group honors ABS-CBN chairman emeri- A B S - C B N the newest Kapamilya , star Calay, the “Strawberry Jam Queen” Star Creatives, the same group Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr., tus Oscar M. Lopez is the hon- network. In in ABS-CBN’s primetime romantic of La Trinidad, Benguet. that brought viewers “Princess and also known as “Kapitan,” on orary chairman for the event. addition, Ar- Want to bet on your drama series “Forevermore” directed Xander and Agnes’ relationship I” and “Got to Believe.” what would have been his 86th Auction of gift items chie Lac- by Cathy Garcia-Molina. starts after an intoxicated Xander Joining Enrique and Liza in baby? birthday (November 4) through Original artwork, fashion, son and the Parents of toddlers all over the country are invited “Forevermore” is a tale about first crash-lands his parachute into a “Forevermore” are Sophia An- Clockwise from top: Star of Fame winner Jane an event called “Manila in the jewelry and toys will be ready Penthouse to try their luck in “Bet on Your Baby” for a chance love that blossomed between two strawberry truck. To teach him a dres, Yves Flores, Kit Thomp- Chua (5th from left) is awarded by (l-r) SKY HR Mood.” for bids. Dining, fitness and D a n c e r s to win the jackpot prize of P1 million and a house different people. Enrique plays the lesson, his parents make him pay son, , Lilet, Ma- Systems and Services head Paul Abastillas, The November 3 gala din- personal grooming certificates will swirl and lot. To register, send your baby’s cutest and role of Alexander “Xander” Grande for the damages he caused by mak- rissa Delgado, Joey Marquez Special Projects and Airtime head Jaja Suarez, ner at the Raffles & Fairmont as well as travel weekends to in a med- most bibo video to [email protected]. III, the rebellious and irresponsible ing him work at the farm under and Almira Muhlach. It is co- COO Ray Montinola, ABS-CBN president Charo Makati Hotel aims to raise Paris, New York, Buenos Aires, ley of tan- The video, in .mp4 format, should not exceed one unico hijo of a hotel magnate who the guidance of Agnes and other directed by Ted Boborol. (Aaron Santos-Concio, chairman Eugenio Lopez III, SKY Enrique Gil and CFO Eloi Balmoris and president ; funds for underserved commu- Delhi, Hong Kong and Tokyo go, foxtrot, minute and 15MB. Only one entry can be sent for crosses paths and falls in love with strawberry farmers. Domingo) Liza Soberano nities in 15 provinces helped by each baby. Play and have fun with the entire fam- Hosts Dennis Bunye of SKY and ; are perfect stocking stuffers. c h a - c h a Katigbak addresses the STAR Awards attendees ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya ily in “Bet on Your Baby,” weekdays at 5 p.m. before A number of items are now and boo- Foundation Inc., which is also “Pure Love” on ABS-CBN! available for pre-bid on www. gie moves ‘TVP’ spices up Season 2 with ‘steal’ option marking its 25th anniversary. GreenInitiative.com.ph/cata- to the big Top 3 Star Awards 2014 Gina Lopez now serves as log-of-prizes or call Alyza Ray- band sounds A new batch of Filipino artists During the battle rounds, the coach against each other and choose only round. Other coaches can “steal” the the chair of the foundation es- mundo at 0917-8242247. of Glen couples of ‘I with extraordinary voices takes will pit two of his or her artists one who will move on to the next losing artist; if two or more coaches SKY shows them ‘wow’! tablished by her father. “Manila in the Mood” will Miller, Tom- Do’ known center stage in the ongoing Season like the losing artist, the artist, just By Dimpy Jazmines “What an opportune time also offer an evening of nos- my Dorsey Only three couples are 2 of “ of the Philippines.” like in the blind auditions, gets to to have a celebration of an in- talgic music and dance. Fea- and Tito left inside the “I Do” village But this time, the judges have a choose which coach or team to ONE of the most awaited events has produced in its six-year his- ficer Ray Montinola, president stitution which he began... and tured performers include Mel Puente.​ as the sixth couple got eliminated. Couple “steal” option, adding spice and transfer to. in SKY is the annual STAR tory. In terms of nominations and chief executive officer Carlo to raise funds for something he Villena’s APM Band, Jose Mari F o r Christian and Chelsea, who got the most number excitement to the competition. The new season of “The Voice Awards Night. This affair is the received by the program alone, Katigbak, ABS-CBN president deeply believed in, which is the Chan, , Menchu more info, contact Mary Rose of “I Don’t” votes, was the last couple to be elimi- Back in Season 2 are apl.de.ap, of the Philippines” will grand culmination of the compa- the SKY organization has gath- and CEO Charo Santos-Con- preservation of the beauty of Lauchengco, Richard Poon, Adeva at MaryRose_Adeva- nated as the show nears its end. After Christian , Bamboo and showcase artists with ny’s STAR Awards process which ered a record number of 80 total cio and chairman Eugenio Lo- our country and the alleviation Isay Alvarez, Robert Seña, San- [email protected] or 415- and Chelsea left, the council named the “power Lea Salonga, with Luis Man- notably refined artistry gives honor and recognition to its nominations nationwide from pez III. of poverty as well,” Lopez says. dra Viray and friends from the 2272 local 3753. couples” who will compete with each other to get zano, , Alex representing various top-performing and most deserv- its employees, coming from 60 Aside from the regular award their happy ending: Jimmy and Kring, Chad and Gonzaga and Toni Gon- fields and ages, includ- ing individuals and teams. the year before. winners, special recognitions Sheela, and Chris and Karen. The three couples zaga. ing a nurse, a bus ven- With this year’s STAR Aligned with the thrust of were also given during this year’s will continue to do different challenges as they The four coaches will dor, a farmer, a chemist, Awards, SKY marks the sixth SKY to deliver “wow at saya” to STAR Awards to SKY’s Yolanda Mesala hikes amount learn more about themselves and their relation- assemble 14 artists to a Zumba instructor and annual staging of the program. its customers, this year’s STAR Heroes—employees who helped ships. (Excerpted from www.abs-cbnnews.com) form a team by the end a former recording artist. The highly-anticipated event Awards had the theme “Show set up viewing stations in the ty- of the blind auditions. (Kane Choa) was held at the Metrotent in them wow!” phoon Yolanda-affected areas— for auto transfer , in September. In this special event, the and Zamboanga Heroes—the ABS-CBNmobile ex- MERALCO Employees Sav- the ceiling has also more than plish a request for quarterly trans- By all indications, this year’s “wow” of the STAR Awards company’s team that helped ings and Loan Association Inc. doubled, from the current fer form, which must be submit- clusive: Lee Min Ho’s STAR Awards was the biggest was truly felt in the inspiring uplift their community’s spirit Concert for a cause (Mesala) recently announced P12,000 to P25,000. ted to the Mesala office at least and grandest that the program messages of chief operating of- after the Zamboanga siege. ‘Faith’ the revised amounts for auto- To avail of these benefits, a two business dates before the fol- Lee Min Ho portrays matic transfer to members’ sav- member must have elected a lowing credit dates in 2015: Janu- a warrior from the Mo! to transform Big ings deposits. fixed capital contribution as ary 1, April 1, July 1 and October past with magi- In a memo dated October this will determine his capital 1. Additionally, he or she must cal powers in the Preparations under way 3, 2014, Mesala president An- contribution ceiling. Failure have the amount to be transferred telenovela “Faith” Dome into sing-along party tonio Valera outlined the new to do so signifies that the cur- to the savings deposit at least 30 shown exclu- MYX, which kicks off its 15th an- Angeline Quinto, Kamikazee and books and other reading materials provisions for automatic trans- rent amount is automatically days before the credit dates. sively on for annual HR summit fer of savings deposit to capital the capital contribution ceiling; Meanwhile, for the fourth niversary celebration this month, more. Check out the complete for the students of Osmeña El- ABS-CB- THE Lopez Group HR Council gether HR practitioners, lead- from and be inspired by the in- contribution. These will take ef- thus, the member will be ineli- quarter of 2014, Valera said Nmobile. brings together the best and the lineup and details on myxph.com! ementary School. It is one of sev- brightest in the Pinoy music scene Tickets are available at popular eral schools affected by typhoon is now preparing for the HR Sum- ers and guests from the various vited CEOs and speakers, and fect beginning January 1, 2015. gible for a quarterly transfer. the special savings deposit rate Fans are mit to be held at the ABS-CBN Lopez Group companies as interact with fellow HRs from For those who have been Depending on the length remains at 2.50% per annum, now enjoy- in MYX Mo! 2014 happening at prices via TicketNet outlets and Yolanda in Samar. Rehabilitation the on www.ticketnet.com.ph. is ongoing and Programa Genio Compound in on well as the Lopez Group com- other Lopez Group companies. members of Mesala for over 10 of membership, the aforemen- which is still “very competitive” ing the colorful and action-filled drama, especially November 27. ABS-CBN will be panies’ presidents and CEOs. More details will be given by years, the maximum quarterly tioned new maximum quarterly compared to similar products since anyone can watch it anytime and anywhere November 11. MYX Mo! 2014 proceeds will already has teacher training and MYX will turn the Big Dome be used to rehabilitate a learning feeding programs in place. (Kath- the host of the summit, which is The summit is also an oppor- the HR Council regarding this transfer has been increased transfer amounts are now the from commercial banks. (Yiessa using a smartphone equipped with an ABS-CBN- now on its 13th year. tunity for the attendees to be highly-anticipated HR event from P20,000 to P50,000. default rates for all members. Borbon) mobile SIM. “Faith,” which has never been shown into one big sing-along party with haven as well as purchase story- erine Solis) an all-hits playlist from artists like The HR Summit is an annual educated about today’s relevant in announcements soon. (D. For those who have been A member who wants a lower before in the country, is a joy to watch because it is whole-day event that brings to- HR topics and trends, learn Jazmines) members for 10 years or less, amount for transfer must accom- dubbed in Filipino. (Anthony Alcantara) , Christian Bautista, Darryl releases debut , , album under Star November 15: Jane, Marlo praised for Records “THE Voice of the 50th Philippines Season 1” finalist Darryl Shy What’s your drool-worthy Kapamilya Christmas recipe? Anvil Awards deadline ‘MMK’ stint for entries. Entry fee: Jane Oineza and earned praise enchants listeners with his folk-pop, Don’t let this go WHAT are your Christ- the grand family Noche Buena? pamilya Christmas recipe con- of LopezLink. And the biggest P10,000 (PRSP members) from netizens for their touching performance in soulful rendition of four timeless hits, mas food memories Paella (with tutong!) chock-full test update highlighted on the prize? A one-year subscription and P12,000 (nonmem- “Maalala Mo Kaya” recently. In the episode titled ABS-CBN P.O. goes Disney including OPM favorites “Ang Pag-Ibig Kong Ito” and “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako” made of? Your of the juiciest seafood, or maybe page. Reply by posting your to ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.’s bers). For more info, call “Bonnet,” Oineza took on the role of Rovil, an op- CATCH the ABS-CBN Philhar- The show will also include and classics “Desperado” and “Danny’s mom’s steaming lechon de leche so soft it falls apart family’s super awesome Christ- FOOD magazine worth about the PRSP secretariat at timistic cancer patient. Mortel, on the other hand, monic Orchestra as it takes the Disney’s “Frozen” and “Tangled” Song.” The self-titled debut album of arroz caldo with with the nudge of a fork? mas recipe. If you want to make P2,000! 623-9479 or email anvil@ portrayed the character of Paolo, whose happy- audience back to the experience of as well as classic favorites “Beauty Darryl, a Star Records exclusive contract fall-off-the- Share with us your favor- us drool even more, attach a This contest is open to Metro prsp.ph go-lucky perspective on life changed when he was happy ever. and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “The artist, also features an original track bone chicken ite Christmas recipe and get a photo of the finished product Manila-based Facebook friends November 27: 13th HR diagnosed with leukemia. Oineza is best known “Disney’s Tale as Old as Time” Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King” titled “Home” and the instrumental versions of “Desperado” and “Ang Pag-Ibig chunks? Grand- chance to win a prize that you’ll for plus points! only. Recipes may be posted Council Summit, ABS- for her performances in the “Manika” and “Bimpo” will take place at the Cultural Center and many more! 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The Lopezes—Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Connie Her ‘baby’ is now a lady R. Lopez and KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista (5th, 6th and 7th from L-R: KCh staff conducts a session with students; Students at work during an activity in LEEP; Teachers collaborate on a group project in their LEEP workshop; left)—with (l-r) DepEd Usec. Rizalino Rivera, Bayan Academy’s Prof. Ed KCh staff discusses a topic with teachers in Batanes; Preschool students watch KCh AS Knowledge Channel Foun- and OMLALI content pro- Morato, KCh consultant Dr. Fe Hidalgo, DepEd Sec. Bro. Armin Luistro and dation Inc. (KCFI) turns 15 duced for out-of-school youth Usec. Alberto Muyot at the launch of LEEP in April K CHANNEL... M. Lopez and ABS-CBN lite they installed on a school remains the only curriculum- this month, its president and is now being made available to from page 1 chairman Eugenio Lopez III, building’s rooftop even became based television channel that cofounder Rina Lopez Bautista other ALS target learners such What is LEEP? they established Sky Foun- a symbol of hope to a barrio in- has steadfastly worked with the looks back on all the years spent as those in jails, mountains and As both Rina Lopez Bautista dation, which later became fested with rebels, which later DepEd in its task of providing in KCFI’s evolution, and looks urban learning centers. forward to innovations that The on-demand technology and Carlo Katigbak were then Knowledge Channel Founda- became a zone of peace because free quality education for all. In launched a landmark initiative sors providing support, there is may yet spur a revolution in used for OMLALI of preload- Pedagogy defined with SKYcable, they realized tion Inc. (KCFI). With the mis- of the fearless efforts of a prin- 2007, the channel became the that would help teachers not good reason for the KCh team education. ing videos into portable media that they had the tools to reach sion of delivering educational cipal who used education as a DepEd’s model for what could only improve their teaching ap- to be even more passionate and PEDAGOGY. What is learner centered compared to In the beginning, Bau- devices is now also being offered more and teach more learners media to schools through cable weapon against violence. have become the country’s larg- proaches but, more importantly, driven. this word from Knowledge the former setup where teach- tista and her team campaigned for the K+12 public schools and using educational media. television, Knowledge Channel Support for the cause est public educational media make them effective facilitators Bautista underscores the Channel’s Learning Ef- ers control learning. for the Gift of Knowledge, day care centers. Indeed, what better way (KCh) made its first broadcast The initial success of KCh network that would deliver les- of learning. importance of strategic col- fectively through Enhanced Numerous researches have encouraging corporate and In addition, the adoption to provide access to a grow- on November 6, 1999. paved the way for more well- sons to all schools via television Creative ways to engage laboration in the sustainability Pedagogies (LEEP) training shown that students learn most individual sponsors to cable a of the K+12 curriculum meant ing population of 20 million While Katigbak stayed on meaning individuals and com- and the Internet, a testament to students of a social enterprise like KCh. program, seemingly new to effectively when they understand public school to give students all content produced and the students from around 40,000 the business side of cable, Bau- panies to support the cause and the brilliant strategy that was Dubbed as LEEP, or Because of the necessary ac- our ears, that creates an inno- what they are learning, why they access to Knowledge Channel KCh program grid had to be public schools in an archipelago tista put together a dedicated connect even more schools. conceived eight years earlier— Learning Effectively through countability to different stake- vation in education? And how are learning it and how they will (KCh), its curriculum-based realigned to be consistent with of 7,107 islands than to use the team that shared their vision. To date, KCh is being used by truly an idea ahead of its time. Enhanced Pedagogies, the holders with different interests, does it make an impact on the be able to use their new learn- all-educational channel avail- the new curriculum. most influential and most widely The team solicited support from more than 3,000 schools and Forging ahead program consists of a three- she believes engagement is key. Rina Lopez Bautista is all smiles with kids lives of teachers and learners? ing. The enhanced pedagogy able on cable and by satellite. Shift in focus used medium of all—television. donors. They traveled across the has been proven to be an effec- Entering its 15th year, KCh day training workshop given to Corporate, individual and from Porac, Pampanga during a turnover The word “pedagogy” is de- used by teachers helps students The project brought KCh to the The past two years has seen It was also a solution that could country to provide schools with tive tool in improving student is forging ahead by bringing selected public school teachers multilateral donors will look rived from a Greek word which construct their own learning. remotest areas in the country, as a slight shift in focus to train- help the Department of Educa- cable connection and satellites performance, reducing drop- what could only be thought and principals who would echo for where the funding went, the means “to lead the child,” says More than just depositing far as Batanes in the north and ing the gatekeepers of educa- evolving.” The KCh team has will make system improvements tion (DepEd) deliver quality so teachers can teach using outs and enjoining parents and of as the future of learning to and implement what they learn impact on beneficiaries, project Madeline Marasigan, Knowl- facts and figures, students also Tawi-Tawi in the south. tion. Currently, two training had to adapt to changes not irreversible and permanent. basic education to learners—not shows on KCh. They went as community leaders to be more Filipino learners today. to their schools. There, they milestones and measurable edge Channel’s educational develop higher-order thinking This taught Bautista how modules are ongoing: one for only in technology, but also in The challenge continues just the ones in schools but also far north as Itbayat, Batanes, involved in school affairs. Having seen the real state are trained in new and creative results. Beneficiaries like teach- leadership officer. With this per- skills which are more practical dogged determination will yet superintendents of Depart- the dynamics of finding fund- Bautista says the challenge out-of-school youth and even to as far south as Tawi-Tawi, at It, too, has evolved its of- of public schools across the ways to engage students and ers and principals will look for spective, teachers serve as guides and relevant in real life. It does lift Filipinos out of poverty. In ment of Education Divisions ing in a resource-challenged continues for all. “We persist adult learners. times risking their lives as they fering and is now accessible country in hundreds of vis- make learning effective with what’s in it for them and how to students as the latter embark not indicate that the role of the both urban and rural schools, called Superintendents Learn- world. because we must. This has been Driven by the common would be caught in the crossfire through its website, KCh On- its—especially the difficulty the use of KCh materials. A such an intervention can help on a journey of learning. teacher is unimportant, only students would eagerly flock to ing Program (SLP) that runs ‘Just keep on plodding’ the Knowledge Channel’s dream of helping Filipino chil- in conflict-stricken areas. line, and through portable of teachers in teaching and portable media library with without burdening them with “Pedagogy is usually re- that it has evolved from being the audiovisual room to view for one week a month for “Early on when things got commitment for a brighter, dren receive a fighting chance But to the KCh team, noth- media libraries that can easily students in learning—the team hundreds of videos and games more work. Volunteers, who ferred to as the art, science and a direct giver of knowledge to KCh. Subsequent National 12 months; and another for rough, my dad (Lopez Group more discerning populace that in life, they embarked on a ing could be more fulfilling be connected to laptops, desk- has resolved that what matters and other learning materials come and go as part of the KCh craft of teaching and learning. that of a facilitator of learning. Achievement Test scores would teachers and principals called chairman emeritus Oscar M. has no opportunity other than journey that would bring to- than to see the faces of children top computers and LCD TVs. most in education is the pro- is also gifted to each school. A team, will be looking for - In LEEP, teachers are exposed Through LEEP, teachers are prove how learning greatly Learning Effectively through Lopez) would say, ‘Just keep on the public education system.” gether different stakeholders in as they marveled at the new With this, KCh’s educational cess that happens between the unique feature of the program chosocial fulfillment. to strategies, practices and ap- exposed to activities and train- improved with the aid of televi- Enhanced Pedagogies (LEEP) plodding.’ We hear that from Her message to LopezLink education to work towards the learning from watching KCh. media content has also evolved teacher and the student, and is the use of electives from KCh Journey of hope proaches that have a positive ings that will help them become sion-assisted instruction. that runs for three days, where him all the time. So I realized, readers: “I am deeply grateful noble goal of giving the gift of The gift of knowledge meant from videos to a wider and how they use the materials and advocacies like peace, disaster The last 15 years have in- impact on student learning,” better equipped in leading their Most of the transformation each school head is provided for you to be able to achieve for the trust given by our donors knowledge to schools. more than just connecting more dynamic set of multime- space around them to achieve preparedness, financial literacy deed been a journey of hope Marasigan adds. students in their journey, and in KCh happened in the last KCh’s portable media library. something, you must continue and stakeholders, most especial- First broadcast schools. It brought a new spark dia learning materials. true learning. and others as themes of LEEP and looking forward—for every With a significant paradigm helping them develop a lifelong four years, as technology pro- SLP has enrolled about 162 (working) despite the chal- ly the management and staff of With the support of then of life to impoverished children With more than 1,100 Aligned with the DepEd’s sessions. learner to be their best selves, shift, classes now are more love for learning. gressed to widen access points out of 200 superintendents lenges,” recalls Bautista. the , Lopez Group chairman Oscar and communities. A satel- shows being aired daily, KCh new K+12 curriculum, KCh Since 2013, KCh has be truly empowered by their beyond cable and satellite. and assistant superintendents She has also had to undergo specifically ABS-CBN, SKY- trained more than 3,000 teach- education and be rooted out of OMLALI targeted. LEEP has benefited continuous reflection. “You cable, Lopez Holdings and First Milestones ers from over 800 schools na- poverty. Hence, the KCh team 1999 The foundation entered the 3,000 teachers and principals always have to think: Is this Philippine Holdings, and their foundation’s 10th anniversary tionwide. LEEP was developed is continuously finding ways to Bautista receives the Paran- Ko” program on production its four-point initiative as a Alternative Learning System from more than 800 schools. still the right mission to have? affiliates and subsidiaries. The Sky Foundation is incor- and the first Knowledge by the KCh team and headed make learning effective, using gal Lingkod Sambayanan and business skills public-private partnership (ALS) space through the Out- Both of these programs are Is this still the right way to go Knowledge Channel continues porated and Knowledge Channel Outstanding by former Education Sec. Fe creative teaching approaches from the Ateneo de Manila offering for education of-School and Mobile Learners proving to be transformative, about it? Are there other ways to reach, teach and improve Channel (KCh) goes on air 2011 Hidalgo who joined KCh after and multimedia learning ma- 2001 University in recognition Stakeholders’ Awards Night Alternative Learning Institute where the ultimate beneficia- to achieve the same goal? Be- more lives because of you. 2010 her 50-year stint as a teacher terials that are engaging and of the cable-and-satellite KCh rolls out KCh On-De- (OMLALI), with seed funding ries are the students and the cause there could be so many “Maraming-maraming sal- The foundation rolls out its and DepEd official. fulfilling for the learners. education television initia- Launch of the Out-of- mand for ALS provided by First Philippine country. different ways to get from point amat sa inyong lahat! Sana pat- first original series,“Kasay - KCFI launches Text Mo, The combination of effec- From “reaching more, tives of KCh School Youth and Mature Turnover of new episodes of Holdings Corporation and Bautista attributes the stay- A to point B.” uloy ang inyong pagtitiwala sa sayan TV,” and “Pamana” Pangarap Ko and Lakad Mo, tive teaching and learning ap- teaching more,” Knowledge Learners Alternative “K-High” to the Department Lopez Holdings Corporation. ing power of KCh to “faithful- Going forward, KCh can be amin at patuloy ang pagsuporta Pangarap Ko proaches with the use of KCh’s Channel brings the future of Learning Institute alternative of Education (DepEd) Mobile teachers received access ness and persistence” to its expected to continue to work ninyo sa aming mga proyekto 2012 multimedia learning materials learning to learners today by 2008 learning project to a wealth of online resources mission of serving the public toward relevant public educa- lalung-lalo na sa LEEP na nag- provides a powerfully rich and making “every space a learning Holds Lead the Change: An Conducts the first Learning to help them teach better. The education system as well as tion as it strives to reach that bibigay ng bagong buhay sa mga Former US Pres. Clinton positive learning experience for space” and “learning best with Evening of Discussion for Ac- Effectively through En- project reached 1,500 teachers, to “continuously learning and critical mass of learners who guro ng ating mga mag-aaral.” cites KCFI as a pioneering any learner. It radically does KCh.” tion with leaders from business, hanced Pedagogies (LEEP) distance learning program away with old and traditional government and civil society training in Guimaras during the Clinton Global approaches and puts the learner 2006 Rolls out KCh On-Demand Initiative meeting at the center of the classroom or 2002 K Channel interactive exhibit Bautista shares KCFI’s expe- De La Salle Alumni As- for K+12 and the Superinten- the learning process and uplifts Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? Buhisan Elementary School, riences in using science and sociation confers on Bautista dents’ Leadership Program for the role of the teacher from a on November 6-19 2005 technology for education at the La Sallian Achievement education leaders Cebu gets the first KCh rural 2013 mere source of knowledge to a HERE’S your chance! Knowl- Life Skills called 4K: Kaala- model of disaster risk reduc- area satellite connection Makes its first foray in the United Nations’ Annual Award for Distance Learning facilitator of learning—one that Know the story behind the multimedia learning resources edge Channel Foundation Inc. man, Kahandaan, Kaligtasan, tion and management. 2003 2009 ARMM through Television Department of Public Infor- Start of first LEEP service not only transmits knowledge story of the first and only cur- for teachers and learners, plus (KCFI) is inviting all Lopez Katatagan for selected public KCFI will schedule a Sky Foundation changes its Education for the Advance- mation Nongovernmental KCh utilizes transmedia, the Bautista facilitates meeting of training program for teachers but also transforms it. riculum-based educational tele- the foundation’s advocacy in Group employees to volunteer schools (Grades 5-6) along two-hour training session for name to Knowledge Channel ment of Muslim Mindanao Organizations conference in technique of telling a story or Pres. Aquino with interna- and principals on effective More passionate and vision channel in the Philippines uplifting lives through quality as teachers for a day on No- the Pasig River. employee-volunteers prior Foundation Inc. (KCFI) (TEAM Mindanao) New York story experience across multiple tional civil society organiza- teaching pedagogies driven through pictures and an interac- education. Joining the exhibit is vember 11, 2014. This training session is to the event. For queries, get 2004 2007 2014 Holds Lakad Mo, Pangarap platforms and formats using tions together with Peggy With the increasing num- tive display putting into account the Lopez Group, showcasing E m p l o y e e - v o l u n t e e r culled from the Learning Ef- in touch with Marie Nery at Global Philanthropists Ko 2: Nationwide Na ‘To!, Launch of the “Salam” current digital technologies Dulany Rockefeller and KCFI Official launch of LEEP at ber of schools expressing their the 15 years of Knowledge snaps of their involvement in teachers will conduct a ses- fectively through Enhanced 910-2023 or 910-3181. (Niña Circle holds a learning visit with more than 8,000 miniseries on peace education Launch of the Take a Step chairman Oscar M. Lopez. the DepEd headquarters in interest in the program and Channel’s efforts in producing disaster relief and preparedness. sion on Disaster Preparedness Pedagogies (see sidebar story) de Sagun) in KCh schools participants nationwide and the “Negosyo Ko, Asenso campaign to mark the KCh submits to the President Pasig the growing number of spon-  Lopezlink November 2014 CSR activities /Values Lopezlink November 2014  Ongoings On the shelf The buzz word is ‘sustainability’ Works of , Felix of Philippine art history, art ‘Street-Bound: Resurreccion Hidalgo, Al- criticism and broad art writing. Short films practices on De Jesus also said that by fonso Ossorio, Nena Saguil Articles of Disagreements is Manila on adopting the sustainable devel- and Fernando Zobel from the ongoing until December 20, screening with November 29 opment business model, Energy For the third run of Café of Foot,’ by museum’s collection will be 2014. Tito & Tita on Letters: Reading Group, Merv Development Corporation has augmented by works of Mars been able to harmonize busi- Espina will discuss the use of ar- Josefina P. Galang, Raymundo Albano, November 27 chives in alternative art practices ness, environment and people. Film collective Tito & Tita, Bobi Valenzuela, Jose Tence on November 29, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Manahan In her summary, facilitator one of the featured artists in Ruiz and Rodolfo Paras-Perez, Espina is the cofounder of the THE author Faith Bacon of LGFI reported the ongoing exhibition Articles along with the writings of Mar- institute of Lower Learning or of “Street- that the participants, who were of Disagreements, will screen ian Pastor Roces, Patrick Flores, iLL, an experimental art and edu- Bound” is a divided into five groups for a their group’s short films as well Nilo Ilarde’s Nested White Cubes, Emmanuel Torres, Joy Dayrit, cation initiative based in Saigon keen walker brief workshop, expressed their as individual projects that have 2013 Leo Benesa, Galo Ocampo, and Manila; program director for and has dis- need for more forums of this Guillermo Tolentino, Napoleon gained recognition in the Phil- Green Papaya Art Projects, the covered nu- kind even if there are already Abueva, Victor Edades and Pu- ippines and abroad. Budding oldest artist-run creative interdis- merous things existing programs as there is L-R: FPH sustainability expert Agnes de Jesus (standing) explains the workshop procedure to participants; and LGFI Art languages rita Kalaw Ledesma. filmmakers are invited to submit ciplinary platform in the Philip- around the president Cedie Lopez Vargas gives her welcome remarks still the need for alignment; to Perez said of their curato- their own works for screening pines; and cook-janitor of WSK, city through her daily jaunts. know what is relevant in col- according to rial objective: “There are a lot of on November 27, 1 p.m-5 p.m. a media art kitchen and festival. She took note of what she LOPEZ Group Foundation Corporation chief sustainabil- Lopez Vargas turned over the lecting and setting up a data- 888 trees for WTT’s 8 years Lopez Group chairman questions if art criticism exists For more info, call Thea experienced and wrote a guide Inc. (LGFI) recently spon- ity officer Agnes de Jesus and microphone to De Jesus, who base since sustainability should emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (2nd from right) leads the tree planting event at ‘Disagreements’ ‘Uod at Rosas’ THE ongoing generative exhibit in Philippine art history. We Garing or Tina Modrigo at for city dwellers like her. With sored a sustainability forum LGFI’s Dario Pagcaliwagan. explained how SD promotes be integrated in the processes of the First Philippine Industrial Park in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on October 4. Articles of Disagreements turns the gathered text that pertains to art screening on 631-2417 or email lmmpasig@ this book, readers will experi- with around 50 members of After explaining why there the coexistence of nature, Planted were 306 royal palms, 282 Indian trees and 300 molave. The 888 the companies; and, most im- spotlight on art languages that criticism and art language and gmail.com. ence how every block and city the CSR, HR and PR coun- was a need for everyone to fa- business and people and how trees symbolize the eighth anniversary of Walk the Talk, the regular wellness November 15 portant of all, to communicate will unearth different forms of put together not just academic ON November 15, 1 p.m.-4 The Lopez Memorial Museum comes alive, revealing delight- cils from the Lopez Group of miliarize themselves with sus- activity of the Lopez Group organized by the HR Council, led by Cedie Lopez it allows meeting man’s pres- and cascade the concept and art writing and anecdotes of criti- texts but also scrapbooks, poetry, p.m., the museum will hold a is at the ground floor, Benpres ful surprises and unexpected companies. tainability development (SD) Vargas, with Lopez Lifelong Wellness. (Mark Amurao) ent needs without limiting the importance of sustainability at cism in Philippine art history, our sculptures, photographs of ar- screening and discussion of the Building, Exchange Road corner treasures. Binondo, the Que- The main speakers were and reporting, LGFI president ability of future generations to different levels up to the rank own historiography, the local art chives of previous CCP directors film “Mga Uod at Rosas.” This , Pasig City. Mu- zon City Circle and even Paco First Philippine Holdings and HR Council head Cedie meet their needs. and file.(Dulce Festin-Baybay) education infrastructure and how and documentation of perfor- 1982 film starring , seum days and hours are Mondays Park will be seen with new eyes. N we position ourselves in Western mances of Asia-Pacific Biennale. and Johnny to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 It’s just what every Manileño Delgado was written by novelist needs: a refreshing perspective critical languages. We’re trying to map all of these (source: ediaartkitchen.tumblr. a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited Guest curated by Sidd Perez connections to Filipino art prac- and screenwriter Edgardo M. com) access to exhibitions and library of the city. (Paolo Arago) . DE SAGU DE . Bulakeños get some TLC from DZMM N and Lian Ladia of Planting Rice, tice in the wider regional field.” Reyes, who also wrote “Sa Mga resources by signing up for the Members can now borrow OCTOBER 19 was a day to kong Mangga, San Jose del (TLC) public service on wheels Towards noon, doctors and the exhibition features works by The exhibit also features a Kuko ng Liwanag.” The screen- Lopez Museum membership pro- Street-Bound at the Lopez remember for the residents of Monte, Bulacan as DZMM’s brought them medical assis- nurses offered free medical guest contemporary artists Nilo writing laboratory that elicits ing will be followed by an open Discussion gram. Members can borrow books Museum Library. Call Ethel Sitio San Isidro, Brgy. Tung- Teaching, Learning, Caring tance, readership promotion and dermatological consulta- Ilarde, Buen Calubayan, Maria discussions and written contri- forum with the film’s director, on archives, from the lending section and get or Paolo to inquire about the and literacy enhancement. tion and dental extraction, Cruz and the collective Tito & butions on generating narratives Romy Suzara, and producer discounts on lectures, workshops membership program. Residents have their eyes checked The DZMM TLC team and complimentary eyeglasses MERCADER/G. BY Tita. that make up the body of texts Teddy Co. alternative art and services for only P1,500. by the DZMM TLC medical team

kicked off the mission by for residents 40 years old and HOTO By Dulce Festin-Baybay and Dolly Pasia distributing hot porridge to above. Also, a brand-new P the residents, while Dr. Ted wheelchair was given to a 22- KCh, Unilever boost hand washing awareness Esguerra discussed disaster year-old woman suffering from Some 400 students from Mandaluyong Elementary School made a pledge and security awareness, focus- cerebral palsy. for a better life with cleaner hands as Knowledge Channel (KCh) conducted Tatay Toto at 88: Still the erection technician ing on typhoons and crime. On the other hand, the classroom-based sessions to further deepen their understanding of proper Right after his lecture, Radyo children enjoyed reading, col- hygiene and cleanliness on Global Hand Washing Day on October 15. With THE son of a Japanese mer- Tarlac Expressway bridges and, capital. It showed me my worth to know our needs. He was to trace his roots in Japan, a “I want to see the place (in partner Unilever, KCh has educated 1 million students through a video Negosyo’s livelihood program oring and drawing activities. chant and a Filipina mother presently, the geothermal power as a valuable professional in the there not just to follow up on plan which during World War Japan) where my father was demonstrating the nine steps of proper hand washing. In addition to being demonstrated siomai and candle “Traffic angel” Tina Marasigan from Kabankalan, Negros Oc- plant projects of Energy Devel- company. My superiors were the status of the project but also II had to be shelved due to the born and where he spent his aired nationwide on KCh for a year, the video will also be available on www. read them a fable entitled cidental, Yoshito Haraoka—also opment Corporation, a client so accommodating to my sug- to check on our welfare. He was animosity towards Japanese childhood and part of his making to help the residents kchonline.ph and installed in KCh portable libraries. (Gellix Mercader and augment their income. “Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum,” a fondly known as Luisito H. of First Balfour, where he still gestions and recommendations indeed a hands-on employer nationals, to the extent that his adulthood,” says the well-liked Niña de Sagun) Sarrol or Tatay Toto—has such serves as consultant. on matters of our projects and and company owner, being the mother and uncle thought of Tatay Toto. “I want to live also story about siblings who fight Very enriching over the smallest things. This a sensitive job description that on the nature of my work. The chairman of the board.” changing his name to hide his where he lived. I am already old to this day and at his age, his experience management and the company Tatay Toto also saw that the real ancestry. and I want to spend my retire- taught the children to love Chief sugar boiler father OML Center welcomes their brothers and sisters as expertise is still sought after in Tatay Toto finds his years implemented policies that are company’s projects provided ment with my children and they can depend on one an- the construction industry. with the Lopez Group “a very beneficial not only to its human jobs to the residents of the At one time, Tatay Toto grandchildren in the land of my other through thick and thin. It was on August 21, 1995, enriching and rewarding expe- resource or workers, but also to community and helped points out, his Japa- father and my ancestors.” PARRBy Luigi Toda and Perlyn fellows Pulhin from Malaysia As the session ended, their Tatay Toto clearly remembers, rience.” the community, economy and improve the local nese father was the For new and regular em- small tummies were filled with that he reported for work at the “I was already an experi- society. Managers and supervi- economy without chief sugar boiler ployees of First Balfour and the THE OML Center recently practice-policy fellows from focusing on Mt. Makiling as delicious cupcakes. office of ECCO-Asia (then a enced Fabrication and Erection sors treated each other and the sacrificing the - en of Central Lopez Group of companies, welcomed the Pan-Asia Risk Malaysia and Indonesia for a the study area. The DZMM team left the member of the Lopez Group of technical man before I joined employees well, as if they were vironment. Here Santos Lo- Tatay Toto’s advice is for them Reduction (PARR) fellows one-month fellowship resi- Muhamad will conduct vul- area with grins on their faces as companies), not knowing that this Lopez-led company. I got their family.” he saw the Lopez pez owned to work hard for they also ben- from Malaysia to the Uni- dency in UPLB and the Manila nerability assessment using geo- the man who recruited him, this know-how from my previ- Supportive company Values at work, by Doña efit in terms of their jobs. they had aided a total of 1,490 president versity of the Philippines Los Observatory. graphic information systems to Bulakeños that day. former AG& P president and ous employments. In fact, I was particularly unity, Rosario Lo- “Let us be honest with Baños (UPLB). The UPLB fellows, Nur- process sociodemographic data later president of ECCO-Asia able to rise through the ranks to This Tatay Toto saw when nationalism, and pez in Baro- the company—not just with The PARR fellowship fashareena Muhamad (Science) into geospatial variables. Bari, Ricardo Reyes, had just passed become a supervisor and even- they experienced difficulty in employee welfare tac Nuevo, ourselves—in earning a liv- program offers unique re- and Md. Azizul Bari (Policy), on the other hand, will apply Calendar Bayan Academy, CMDC launch Year 4 of away. But there was no turning tually project manager even if a bridge project. Despite its and wellness, among Iloilo. ing as honest work for honest search, training and educa- both from the Universiti Ke- Damage and Loss Assessment mentoring micro-entrepreneurs back for Tatay Toto. I was not an engineer,” relates relatively small contract value others. pay goes a long way. Let us tional opportunities to Asian bangasaan Malaysia, will be Methodology for assessing loss BAYAN Academy offers Citi Microenterprise Development Center (CMDC) has opened its doors ECCO-Asia officials An- this widower of 18 years who and budget with very limited Although he is still also pray for the continued researchers, practitioners and supervised by Dr. Nathaniel and damage in disaster-affected the following certificate to a new batch of student micro-entrepreneurs, signaling Year 4 of a thony Mabasa, vice president; has six professionally successful time, the company president active with First Balfour, growth of the company for policymakers to enhance Bantayan and Dr. Decibel areas and for determining nec- training courses this successful partnership between Citi Philippines and Bayan Academy for Ricky Yatco, Finance manager; children and 11 grandchildren, remained supportive. Tatay Toto is currently as it grows, we also grow, their capabilities for advanc- Faustino-Eslava, respectively, essary financial resources for month: Social Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development Inc. CMDC, and Ed Vizconde, Operations some of whom are based in Ja- “Materials that were needed preparing his papers financially and profes- ing and applying knowledge with the support of other pro- reconstruction and recovery. November 12-27: Grass- formally launched in 2011, has nurtured nearly 1,300 high-potential micro- manager, asked him to report to pan. so badly were sent immediately as a Japanese national sionally. Dito sa First on critical issues of global fessors and researchers from The results of both ap- roots Entrepreneurship entrepreneurs. It offers a two-week course on Grassroots Entrepreneurship Ruben Pajarillo, project man- But it was when he joined in order to meet the project with plans of retiring Balfour at sa mga environmental change, or the university. proaches will be used as deci- and Management Trainers’ and Management in addition to being the home of the Citi Small Business ager, who in turn appointed First Balfour that he was able timetable and the deadline of in the near future. At kumpanya ng Lo- GEC, and risk reduction in The program is anticipated sion-making support tools Training Advisory and Coaching Services. Photo shows Bayan Academy’s Riva him supervisor of Erection. to apply his previous knowledge completion. During critical age 88, he is still a pez, kapag lumalago the Asia-Pacific. to provide a sound basis for for disaster risk management For rates, call Carol Arcaya at Galvez Tan (rightmost) with Citi Philippines CEO Batara Sianturi (center) Tatay Toto’s stints included and skills and learn new things, periods, even Mr. Oscar Lopez valued consultant for at sumusulong ito, Through the financial and translating social vulnerabil- in the study area and may be 426-3140. Bayan Academy and Corporate Affairs director Aneth Ng-Lim during the opening ceremonies working at the Panay power thereby enriching his experi- made it a point to visit us per- technical erection in kasama tayong management support of the ity components into geospatial replicated to support develop- reserves the right to change of CMDC Year 4. They are joined by 44 micro entrepreneurs from five plant, First Gas Batangas diesel ence. sonally and talk with us during the Lopez Group’s nakikinabang OML Center, the program parameters and experience on ment planning and policy in course dates. participating microfinance institutions who are ready to scale their micro power plant, the San Lorenzo “I was able to feel that the very light moments…just to construction com- sa paglago at brings together research and loss and damage assessment, the home country. businesses. power plant, the Subic-Clark- company valued me as human know how we were coping and pany. Still, he wants pagsulong.” 10 Lopezlink November 2014 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink November 2014 11

Diabetes and your eyes Sudoku November 8 has become one By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para of those dates when you remember DID you know that diabetes in vision), having blurry or fluc- ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, exactly where you were and what you can also affect your eyes? tuating vision and experiencing column at kahon. were doing. On the surface most of us were carrying on as usual, at work or Diabetic retinopathy is one difficulty in recognizing colors. Dear Rosie together some alternative edibles from your favorite Pinoy chefs and of the many complications of If left untreated, it can cause vi- elsewhere, even looking forward to the foodies. These offerings are available at G Stuff, the hip new store diabetes. It occurs when high sion loss. weekend, but a part of our attention HR Council head Cedie Lopez Vargas (6th from left) and FPIP was elsewhere. For when November 8 of Gina Lopez. Healthful yet gourmet—why not give it a try, for levels of blood sugar damage “This is why we strongly en- president Edwin CoSeteng (rightmost) with the WTT committee yourself, or as gifts this Christmas? the blood vessels that supply courage diabetic patients to dawned, thousands of our countrymen Not to be outdone as holiday preps get under way in our Christ- blood to the retina. In some take prevention seriously,” Dr. were in a struggle for their very lives as mas-crazy nation, is unveiling some major game people, these blood vessels swell Grulla-Quilendrino says. “They typhoon Yolanda vented the full force changers of its own. We suggest you get over there ASAP. Seriously! and leak fluid, while in others, should monitor their blood sug- of its 230-kph winds and torrential ooOoo abnormal new blood vessels ar and manage their diabetes by rains on Samar and Leyte. Yes, it has They really should give ANC for free on Destiny. Why is it a pre- grow in the retina. maintaining a healthy diet and been a year, and the rebuilding and rehabilitation process continues, home mium channel?—Stella, via Twitter Diabetic retinopathy can de- exercising regularly. Most people Response from Marketing manager Angelica Lopez Group velop in anyone, especially those are not aware that obesity is one by home, bridge by bridge, school by school. Cortez-Jose: “ANC is included in Destiny Cable’s digital basic chairman emeritus who have been suffering from of the risk factors for diabetes. Thus far, the Lopez Group, through Energy Development Cor- poration and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc., has channel lineup. To be able to enjoy ANC (together with other chan- Oscar M. Lopez diabetes for more than 10 years. “Since diabetes is a lifelong built more than 20 typhoon-resistant classrooms in Leyte on top nels that are available on the digital lineup such as E!, RTL-CBS Asian Eye Institute’s retina condition, it is also important FPIP VP Jun Lizardo The EDC team is ready to conquer the park Entertainment, Knowledge Channel, MYX and Hero TV), the and vitreous disease specialist for diabetic patients to undergo of spearheading the repair of several others. Not to be overlooked subscriber must have the Destiny Cable Digibox installed on his Dr. Patricia Grulla-Quilen- annual comprehensive eye ex- in the Leyte rebuilding and rehab efforts are our very own Yolanda TV. Please refer to www.destinycable.com.ph digital for the digital drino explains: “The longer they ams,” she adds. Heroes. These individuals, teams and even whole organizations were given their unsought but well-deserved turn in the spotlight dur- channel lineup.” have diabetes, the more they Asian Eye offers comprehen- ooOoo are likely to develop the condi- sive eye exam, screenings and ing the September Lopez Achievement Awards ceremony. Again, I’m from Leyte. Maraming salamat sa tulong niyo. More blessings tion. However, other factors like treatment for diabetic retinopa- congratulations, kapamilya! to come.—Lorenz, via Facebook poorly-controlled blood sugar thy. Kapamilya discounts apply: November is also the anniversary month of Knowledge Channel  Very Easy ooOoo level, high blood pressure, high 50% off on consultations, 25% Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and First Balfour.  Easy Doing this month’s cover feature reminded us of KCFI’s begin- I hope LopezLink features @myHEROnation next year because it cholesterol level and smoking off on diagnostic examinations,  Medium nings as Sky Foundation in 1999 and, especially, our adventures as will be their 10th anniversary, and include the ABS-CBN Acqui- also increase a person’s risk.” treatments and surgeries, and  Hard part of its TEAM Mindanao in the early 2000s. KCFI president sitions team also!–‘Kira,’ via Twitter As diabetic retinopathy pro- flexible payment terms of up to Holding high the FPIP banner A refreshing buko break caps the trek Sounds interesting. We’ll look into that! gresses people usually complain six months. For more info, call Rina Lopez Bautista recalls the evolution of their flagship project Knowledge Channel and how they are bringing the future of learn- ooOoo of seeing floaters (spots floating 898-2020. Answer to October puzzle ing to Filipino students today. Sa pagbabalik ng ‘The Voice Season 2,’ sana mas matitindi at magag- Solution, tips and First Balfour, meanwhile, turns a venerable 45. If KCFI is a “lady,” aling na artists at performances pa ang aming matunghayan. Gal- computer program then the Lopez Group construction company is in its middle age, ing ng Pinoy sa pagkanta di matatawaran!—Dux 6-week diet to get you into available at www.sudoku.com stable and steady. Incidentally, First Balfour recently collaborated with KCFI for its major CSR activity this year—sponsoring the your Christmas party dress If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions latter’s Learning Effectively through Enhanced Pedagogies program about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send ANY weight-loss plan at this steak with anchovy and boiled egg Eats for 15 public schools in Ilocos Norte. An employee tends to his time of year needs to be simple salad; chicken and mixed veg stir- them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] Meanwhile, keeping in mind that holiday parties are not all contribution to the almost 900 and has to provide plenty of en- fry; poached salmon with crème or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. All smiles about consuming copious quantities of the most sinful treats, we put trees planted that day ergy so you can cope with all the fraiche and dill, steamed aspara- festive planning and shopping. gus and broccoli; cod baked in Bottle it up! Six weeks before Christmas, start tinfoil with lemon; and Mediter- THERE’S a top chef in the kitchen! Or, to be in…. It’s good for you. It’s good for the country. selves through the culinary arts. long before everyone considered being a chef FPIP hosts 8th Walk the Talk anniversary choosing from these low-cal but ranean oven-roasted vegetables. more accurate about it, a top chef ’s concoction. It’s good for the community. It’s good for every- as a career. For Chef Glenda, cooking is a form By Gerbs De Castro tasty menus that you can mix Snacks. A handful of nuts or a A year ago, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya thing.” What: Chef Sandy Daza’s Special Gourmet of art. She has been successful in transforming and match each day. (Of course, small banana; two oatcakes with Foundation Inc. chief Gina Lopez tapped a Here are some of our G Stuff picks which you Tuyo, P340 for 200ml mundane meals into extraordinary and refined BLESSED with good weather After the invocation by to jumpstart them for the long To further highlight the an- you’ll still need to exercise.) peanut butter with a cup of tea, handful of celebrity chefs to contribute recipes can give away as Christmas presents or stock in Who: Chef Sandy of Wooden Spoon restaurant dishes. Her ultimate goal is to bring Filipino in the midst of the rainy sea- Amurao and the flag ceremo- walk ahead. niversary, as always, company Breakfasts. Porridge with no sugar; low-fat yoghurt, plus for a line of natural, clean and healthy bottled your own pantry. says his mission is “to explore the delights and recipes inspired by raw ingredients from local son, a huge throng of around ny, FPIP’s VP for Corporate August Villalon from Ener- and individual awardees of the semi-skimmed milk and a hand- an apple or tangerine; banana gourmet goodies. curiosities of Filipino cuisine.” With just a wave communities abroad. 600 consisting of Lopez Group Services Jun Lizardo led all gy Development Corporation’s WTT were given recognition. ful of blueberries; two poached and small fromage frais pot; and Now marketed under the G Stuff brand, What: Chef Myrna Segismundo’s Carabao of his signature wooden spoon, this well-known The first G Stuff store opened at Power employees, family members participants in the recitation Emergency Response team Awarded were those who eggs on granary toast; a smooth- carrot with low-fat hummus. these treats do not contain white sugar or white Cheese and Pepper Dip, P240 for 200g chef, newspaper columnist, cookbook author Plant Mall on October 28 last year. Now, it has and friends displayed their of the Lopez Credo and Val- discussed environment, safety earned perfect attendance for ie from a banana, a blueberries, (Excerpted from www.mirror. flour, chemicals or other preservatives—perfect Who: Chef Myrna, who owns and son of cooking expert Nora Daza has al- branches in Trinoma and Alabang Town Cen- all-out support for the walk- ues. Welcome remarks were and health reminders with the both individual and company low-fat yogurt and a mug of co.uk) for those who keep an eye on the provenance in ABS-CBN, also serves as the chair of Na- ready influenced millions of his viewers and ter. For more info, email [email protected] or ing advocacy of Oscar M. Lo- provided by FPIP president walkers for a safer journey. categories as well as companies milk, and two toasted crumpets, of their food. What’s more, you not only eat tional Food Showdown. She believes that it is readers to fall in love with cooking. visit www.gstuffph.com. (Source: www.gstuffph. pez (OML) to celebrate the Edwin CoSeteng and HR During the walk proper, the that consistently had the big- spread thinly with jam; two slices Sports & Wellness healthy, you also help our kapamilya in the best to “grow your own food.” As a product of a com) eighth anniversary of the Walk Council head Cedie Lopez participants saw the new devel- gest number of contingents. mixed grain seeded bread, toast- calendar small, far-off communities that produce the c o o k i n g What: Chef Gilbert’s Red Onion and Honey the Talk (WTT) series at the Vargas. opments and structures inside Just like any other WTT an- ed, with two tablespoons cottage NOVEMBER various ingredients that go into G Stuff prod- competi- Dressing, P285 for 350ml and P350 for 500ml; First Philippine Industrial Park Loudest cheers for OML the compound, which inciden- niversary, prizes were raffled off, cheese and a teaspoon of jam if 8: Walk the Talk, 5K ucts. tion, she Wafu Dressing, P310 for 350ml and P350 for Sssh, Rockwell’s (FPIP) compound in Sto. To- OML, chairman emeritus tally were not yet up during ranging from Baron antennas, you fancy; fruit juice; and a bowl (Rockwell Center, Maka- As Lopez put it: “Every time you buy from G endeavors 500ml; and Davao Goat Cheese Dip, P350 for mas, Batangas on October 4. of the Lopez Group, drew the last season’s WTT anniversary travel organizers and thermos of Special K with skimmed milk, ti), 6am. Contact Dimpy Stuff, you are integrating your energies with us to inspire 150g Secret Menu is back! Registration started around loudest cheers as he took to held at the same venue. Other bottles to an Orbitrac Chair ex- topped with chopped banana. as we form this beautiful web of life, which will youth to Who: Chef Gilbert Pangilinan of Kai may be Jazmines at cmjazmines@ ROCKWELL’s Se- 6 a.m. as the number of par- the stage and delivered his in- features that were offered by ercise machine, Samsung DVD Lunches. Minestrone/non- make this country a much better place to live b e t t e r reserved and quiet, but his dishes are screaming skycable.com cret Menu is ready to ticipants continued to mush- spirational speech. He gamely host FPIP was a tree-planting player and a Samsung Series 6 creamy soup, wholemeal roll t h e m - with exquisite taste. He developed his mastery 15: Sunpiology Run with join the holiday cheer! room as time ticked by. Each announced that if he could join activity along the route coupled 32” LED TV, Shimano bicycles with a handful of grapes or an of cooking when he earned an the Stars, 500m/3K/5K/ On December 6 and registrant was provided with each WTT event for at least 10 with fresh buko refreshments. and a 2,500-watt generator. apple; wholemeal roll with half associate’s degree at the Culi- Hearty Japanese meal 10K (BGC, Taguig), 3pm. 7, chefs and owners a portable raincoat, while taho more years, he would definitely As the event closed its cur- a tin of tuna, chopped peppers, nary Institute of America. His Fee: P350-P900. Register of participating food vendors were already stationed do it. As the walkers arrived at the tains, regardless of whether low-fat mayo and mixed salad exciting Japanese menu is key to at www.sunpiology.com establishments will to cater to the early patrons. Before trudging more than finish line, they were treated to someone won a prize or left leaves; fruit salad; any sandwich the success of Kai. He comes up 23: Heroes Run, be sharing some all- Institutionally hosted by six kilometers of well-paved a hearty Japanese meal as well empty-handed, the loads of or roll with less than 400 calories; 3K/5K/ with delicious recipes after long, time favorite dishes to offer on the dining FPIP, the program proper began concrete, the participants were as an entertainment number priceless smiles generated by jacket potato with cottage cheese 10K/21K (Phil. Army silent walks on beaches. at 7:30 a.m. with SKY employee once again “treated “ to the tra- from “It’s Showtime” “Kaloka- this momentous event just and chopped red pepper, no but- Grandstand, Taguig), table during holiday dinners and gatherings. Restaurants such as Pinkberry, brand manager Dimpy Jazmines ditional stretching and exercise likes” Raymond John “Bamboo” depicts how valuable a WTT ter; and two rich tea biscuits. 4:30am. Fee: P400-P750. What: Chef Glenda Barretto’s Pizza Kitchen and Cupcakes by Sonja invite and FPIP community relations portion led by Trini Trinidad Alternado and Santie Felix event really is: a venue for ca- Dinners. Grilled chicken with Contact 736-1459 or 845- Coco Jam, P170 for 200g everyone to visit and have a taste of their officer Marco Amurao perform- of Whiplash and “Miss Sai- “” Celso courtesy maraderie, family bonding and green beans, spicy tomato salsa 9555 loc. 6464 Who: Chef Glenda of the Via delectable treats. Don’t miss this very special ing the emceeing chores. gon,” and the Rockwell Club, of ABS-CBN. wellness rolled into one! and avocado salad; seared tuna Mare chain of restaurants has weekend! For more info, call 898-1702. thrived in the culinary business Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline 12 Lopezlink November 2014

By Bebeth Timbol What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this November Celebrate love with the ‘Metro looked. This issue is filled with -ex citing features such as Ferragamo’s Weddings’ Best Weddings issue Fall/Winter 2014 collection, the Couples share their personal stories and photos from their special Paris menswear Spring/Summer day, from the beautiful dresses to the romantic settings. This is 2015 collection of Kim Jones for Louis Vuitton, Jonathan Anderson our first double cover, showcasing the unique and heart-warm- for Loewe, Hedi Slimane for Saint ing journeys of bride-to-be and Tat- Laurent Paris and Riccardo Tisci for longhari-Yuzon. The issue is also filled with the latest trends for Givenchy. gowns, accessories, makeup and design for that dream wedding. ‘Vault’ revels in the wonder of ‘FOOD’ turns 19! FOOD celebrates its 19th anni- time versary with a towering six-layer Watches take center stage in Vault’s Time Issue—from primitive chocolate cake with salted caramel frosting and dripping with deca- sundials to the first mechanical clocks that appeared in the early dent caramel sauce. Fifty of the best Renaissance to this year’s generation of digital smart watches. holiday food gifts were handpicked for the This issue is a tribute to the genius minds that crafted the theories annual Presents Perfect edition—there’s something for every taste and instruments that measure time as much as it is a paean to the and budget! For those who want to make their own gifts, there is a men and women who have reveled special feature on easy and practical recipes in the idea of mastering it. for savory and sweet homemade items. ‘Metro Society’ Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading bookstores and maga- ‘Metro’: Ageless style in focus picks ‘women zine stands nationwide. To download, us- and Sarah Lahbati play lead in Metro’s par- ers on Android devices must download the ody/tribute to the second season of their reality show “It Takes to watch’ Zinio app from the Android Market. The Gutz to be a Gutierrez.” This month is all about ageless style, In the Metro Society Anniversary app is also available through the iPad App with a guide to look your best at any age as well as different Issue, Tootsy Angara, Heart Evan- Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio ways to update your wardrobe. This special issue also features gelista and Shalani Romulo share at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your the Women of Now 2014, a notable list that includes Sen. Pia their passions, work ethics and fam- favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines Cayetano, , Olivia D’Aboville, Rachelle Ann Go, ily values, and what it feels like to or purchase current and back issues by log- , Camie Juan, Kelsey Meritt and Hindy Weber be recognized as style icons in a ging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/catego- Tantoco. world where fashion is often over- ries/Magazines/Current-Issues/. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Nikki Nava

IT’SYule beginning to look a lot like Christmas, don’t yoube agree? Ohcool! men! Power Plant Mall whets your appetite for the holidays with Calling all men: it’s your time to pamper these quirky (but equally fun!) celebrations. yourselves this November! If you’re feel- Rockwell’s Holiday Fairs ing sporty, head on over to Adidas and Join us at the Rockwell Tent from November Nike Stadium at the R2 Level and 7-9 and November 28-30 and find the perfect get a pair of their latest kicks. gifts for your loved ones at Rockwell’s Holiday If you want to treat your- Fairs. Whether you like them personalized, ar- self to a classic, pick gether quite like Japanese food does. It tisan, handmade or do-it-yourself, these unique up a polo shirt doesn’t matter if it’s raw or cooked— products will all be available at Rockwell’s ba- at Fred if it’s Japanese food, it’s going to sat- zaars. For inquiries, contact 0915-5660656. Perry. If isfy. Have a tempura-katsudon-su- you’re feel- shi-sashimi celebration at Sumo Sam Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco ing a bit more formal at the R2 Level and celebrate Japan Executive Editor Rosan Cruz and want to dress up, you can’t go wrong Culture with Kenneth Cole. Fred Perry and Ken- Day like Contributing Editors neth Cole are located at the R1 Level. the Japanese do! Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Candy cravings ‘The Hunger Games: Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Mockingjay Part 1’ Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Made in Candy, Asia’s first independent candy Bebeth Timbol (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) kitchen, has candy artisans who sculpt contemporary Katniss Everdeen returns in Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) handmade candies using traditional methods that carry unique “The Hunger Games: Mocking- Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) pictures and messages jay Part 1” on November 20! Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing that would delight even Catch Jennifer Lawrence, Josh those who are not sugar Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group addicts. Visit Made in Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Candy at the R2 Lev- Banks, Julianne Moore and the Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 el—you know you can’t rest of the cast in this block- For feedback, email [email protected] resist! buster. Head straight to the Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph Japan Culture Day Power Plant Cinemas at the R3 Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph There is nothing Level to see what happens next that brings people to- in District 13!