OCTOBER 2013 www.lopezlink.ph Who will be this year’s LAA winners? Find Happening this 10.05-06.13! out on 10.11.13! Story on page 6. http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph Kapamilya convergence THIS 2013, the Kapamilya network, through its newest unit ABS-CBN Convergence Inc. (ABS-C), is out to change the game again. Turn to page 6 Turn to page 6 MMLKidZania Jessy Mendiola is A different kind grandstandManila to open Maria Mercedes of Halloween unveiledin 2014 …page …page 2 8 …page 4 …page 12 Lopezlink October 2013 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink October 2013 3 EDC extends shutdown Dispatch from Japan ABS-CBN journalists granted AMML participates in roundtable int’l fellowships, scholarships of Bacman unit on Japan-ASEAN relations JOURNALISTS of ABS- Journal- ENERGY Development Cor- The shutdown of Unit 1 be- “Bacman Unit 2’s steam CBN News and Current Af- ism Fel- poration (EDC) has extended ginning on September 12 was turbine rotor is undergoing AMBASSADOR Manuel goes on. In ASEAN, the fairs have been awarded presti- low sh ip the shutdown of one of the intended for inspection. repair and recertification at M. Lopez (AMML) repre- unity and solidarity among gious international journalism in Kuala units of its geothermal power “Based on the findings of Sulzer Turbon Services facil- sented the country at a recent member countries may be fellowships and scholarships Lumpu r plant in Bicol. such inspection, EDC man- ity in Indonesia and is esti- roundtable discussion on tested by the balance of power to gain training, knowledge, to spe- This followed as a third-party agement will decide whether mated to return to service in Japan-ASEAN relations or- in the region. This concern skills and exposure to today’s cialize in inspection that was conducted or not further restrictions to the second quarter of 2014,” ganized by the International demonstrates the importance global news media landscape. multime- during a planned shutdown the future operation of Unit EDC said. Friendship Exchange Coun- of Japan’s continuous leader- Senate beat reporter Ryan dia jour- indicated hairline cracks in two 1 are necessary,” the company As a permanent solution, cil (FEC). ship in the region.” Chua was awarded the Cheve- nalism. With the new 15-seater chopper Haribon (l-r): INAEC president Jay Lopez, Raymundo Savella (PNOC), INAEC turbine blades of the 55-mega- said in a September 19 disclo- EDC said that “brand-new AMML called Japan- Also speaking at the ning scholarship, making him T h e chairman Oscar M. Lopez, SPEX managing director Sebastian Quiniones, DOE Usec. Ramon Allan Oca, Sabino watt Unit 1 of the Bacon-Manito sure to the Philippine Stock turbine rotor and diaphragms ASEAN relations robust, roundtable were ambas- the only media practitioner fellowship, which ran from The press fellowship, Santos (Chevron), Amb. Reuben Levermore of New Zealand, Keith Mullet (HNZ) and Jeng Pascual (SPEX) (Bacman) facility. Exchange. for both Bacman Units 1 and citing large ODA (official sadors Muhammad Lutfi among this year’s batch of 11 September 1-October 1, which took place from Sep- The Bacman power facil- The company said that an 2 have been ordered.” These development assistance) pro- (Indonesia), Don Xuan Hung scholars. Chua is currently trained participants to become tember 22-25 during this ity, which straddles Bacon, “interim solution” similar to will be installed in the fourth visions Japan has made in the (Vietnam) and Thanatip Upa- taking his master’s degree in a one-man team during cover- year’s UN General Assembly, Sorsogon and Manito, Albay, that employed for Unit 2’s quarter of 2014 for Unit 2 and region. He said continuing tising (Thailand). FEC senior international journalism at the age and deliver news on differ- also provided participants ex- consists of two 55-MW plants steam turbine rotor is being in the first quarter of 2015 for investments by Japan toward managing director Hiroyuki City University London. ent media platforms. clusive first-person access to INAEC unveils new them,” AMML said, “I don’t and a third 20-MW unit. considered for the first unit. Unit 1. economic growth in ASEAN, Yushita presided over the dis- Chua said the one-year Health beat reporter and the world’s top experts, poli- which boasts a population of think the changing nature of cussion. scholarship will train him to be DZMM’s “Magandang Gabi, cymakers and leaders such as over 600 million, will also ASEAN will affect the fact The ASEAN-Japan Com- a global journalist with an in- Dok” anchor Niña Corpuz Al Gore and musician will. hangar, chopper redound to benefits for the that Japan and the US will memorative Summit will be ternational perspective, “able to was the only Southeast Asian i.am. Japanese people. continue to play an important held in Japan in December report global issues authorita- journalist chosen to participate In August, Paul Henson, INAEC Aviation Corp. contin- Lopez Sr., established Iloilo- partner, HNZ executive vice Lopez Group extends In response to a question role as peacekeepers in the to celebrate the 40th anni- tively and help a local audience in the United Nations (UN) executive producer of “Ban- ues to soar higher as it gears up Negros Air Express Company in president Keith Mullet. “It is on the “best kind of relation- region. Sometimes a country versary of the friendship and appreciate their importance.” Foundation’s 2013 Global Is- dila,” flew to the United States with better facilities and aircraft. Iloilo in 1932 but it was destroyed the latest, most modern, most ship that Japan and ASEAN which exerts its power in a cooperation between the two Meanwhile, Jeff Canoy, sues Press Fellowship program to join the other nine fellows The company on August 31 by a fleet of Japanese bombers in capable and certainly most safe aid to Zambo evacuees should develop between region has a big say in what parties. who reports on defense and di- in New York City, which ex- in the World Press Institute’s held the blessing for INAEC WW2. However, in 1993, the category of aircraft that is being THE Lopez Group, through Vargas added that this being The number of total evacu- sasters, attended the Malaysian posed her to the latest informa- international journalism pro- Hangar-B, its new hangar locat- family decided to resurrect the used for offshore.” Lopez Group Foundation Inc. a “war” situation, ABS-CBN ees has now reached more than Press Institute’s International tion on pressing global issues. gram. (Kane Choa) ed north of the current Hangar- company as INAEC Aviation INAEC is the Lopez Group’s (LGFI), donated on September Zamboanga has been advised to 110,000 persons. A at the Manila International Corp.,” BRL said. corporate chartering services 17 a check to Sagip Kapamilya “extend help in a precise system, Fighting between govern- Rockwell Land’s newest subsidiary Airport complex. The star of the event was the company specializing in offshore worth P100,000 for the evacu- with the Department of Social ment troops and a faction of myREMIT boosts ‘Kapamilya’ President Benjamin R. Lopez newly-acquired AgustaWestland oil and gas producers transport, ees affected by the Zamboanga Welfare and Development and the Moro National Liberation Primaries unveils first project (BRL) welcomed Lopez Group AW 139 helicopter. Aptly named medical evacuation, cargo trans- crisis. the Red Cross as front liners.” Front (MNLF) led by Nur executives led by chairman “Haribon” or Haring Ibon, the port, news and events coverage service with one reference number The amount was used for She stressed that LGFI was Misuari broke out in Zam- ABS-CBN Global Ltd. subsid- last year, the feature has been a phone remittance service, emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, and 15-seater will serve Shell Philip- and VIP transport. a soup kitchen that provided monitoring the situation to see boanga City on September 9. via pop-up model unit representatives of the Malam- pines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) Hangar-A will be rehabilitat- iary E-Moneyplus Inc. (EMPI), available for transactions made a remittance center in West arroz caldo and bread to about how the Lopez Group can help Misuari and about 200 follow- TO provide functional and A first in the through its brand myREMIT, through Cebuana Lhuillier, M Covina, California and 12 re- paya Joint Venture partners, to crew change operations from ed similar to Hangar-B by affili- 4,000 persons over five days. further. ers had descended on the city the activity. He recalled as well Manila to its offshore Palawan ate First Balfour, while another quality living spaces for the country, the pop-up unveils its one reference number Lhuillier and GCash outlets. mittance agent locations under The project was undertaken ABS-CBN Zamboanga intending to raise the flag of the broader market, Rockwell Land model unit redefines feature for international remit- This year, EMPI, bannering an agreement with Alas and INAEC’s beginnings as the platform. helicopter will be deployed for by ABS-CBN Regional Net- continues to assist residents in “independent Bangsamoro Re- country’s first civil airline. “This is a step forward in offshore oil and gas operations by early in 2013 launched its new- mall goers’ shopping tances sent to the Philippines. the myREMIT brand, made Island Pacific Supermarket. work Group Zamboanga station’s the surrounding towns that have publik at City Hall.” Thwarted est subsidiary called Primaries. experience for a home, This feature will enable benefi- the service available through In London, myREMIT has “My grandfather, Eugenio technology,” said INAEC early 2014. (Lorenne Alejandrino) Integrated Public Service depart- evacuation centers.