OCTOBER 2015 www.lopezlink.ph Who will be the winners of the Lopez Achievement Awards and the first-ever Unsung Hero Award? Find out on October 15. Be part of the biggest gathering of Lopez Group employees at FPIP on October 17! http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph See details on page 5. SOME months ago, a change occurred that sharp-eyed readers might have spotted in the pages of LopezLink: the adoption of the term “CS,” for corporate sustain- ability, in lieu of CSR or corporate social responsibil- ity. Turn to page 6 The new green buzz: Corporate sustainability AMML Coco scores honored by anew with ‘Ang Christmas in …page 12 PMA …page 3 Probinsyano’…page 4 October Lopezlink October 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink October 2015 EDC signs EPC contract for Dispatch from Japan power plant of Bacman 3 project Philippine embassy, Filcom organize PH Festival The weekend festival fea- ENERGY Development Cor- tured a parade, street dancing poration (EDC) has signed competition, band perfor- a design and equipment sup- mances and guest appearances ply contract with Hyundai by Manila-based celebrities. Engineering Co., Ltd. and a There were also booths offering construction services contract OML (4th from left) with (l-r) Usec. Alexander Pama of the Office of Civil Defense, Felix Icochea of Peru’s National Philippine culinary delights. with Galing Power & Energy Institute of Civil Defense, Nicholas Barker of Emergency Management Australia and Asec. Raymund Liboro of the With the assistance of the Construction Co. Inc., both Department of Science and Technology (Photo courtesy of www.apec2015gallery.com) tourism, trade and industry, dated September 15, 2015, for and agriculture attaché offices the engineering, procurement OML bats for DRR as national, regional of the embassy, companies from and construction of its 31-MW Manila and other regions put up Bacman 3 geothermal power Amb. Manuel M. Lopez ( 2nd from right) with members of the diplomatic and local priority at Apec forum corps and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who attended the booths that sold bags, accessories, plant in barangays Capuy, Bu- household décor, gift items, food “WE will take whatever “Understanding the ‘New festival’s opening program Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and family in front of the Lopez Hall of Leaders calbucan, Rizal and Bulabog, and other agricultural products, measures are available to us Normal’ in the Asia Pacific Sorsogon City. THE Philippine embassy and ing remarks, said the annual real estate and condominium to enable us to withstand any region” and spoke particu- The Bacman 3 project has an leaders of the Filipino com- Philippine Festival contrib- units, and promoted tourism threats to the uninterrupted larly on “Understanding the estimated project cost of P7.6 munity (Filcom) presented utes to the tourism promotion travel to the Philippines. AMML honored by PMA operations of our businesses, to Impacts of the ‘New Normal’ billion and is targeted to be EDC president Richard Tantoco (center) with Hyundai VP Chong Hyun Ha and the best of Filipino culture, program of the country as he During the festival, the em- minimize outages and reduce on Trade and Business.” This AMBASSADOR Manuel M. ML’s) leadership, dedication and “Let us work for fairness completed and operational by Galing Power chairman Yoon Ho Chung hospitality, food and enter- noted that “the Philippines bassy conducted registration of losses.” session provided an assessment Lopez (AMML) was recently commitment to serve contributed and equity in the distribu- the last quarter of 2017. tainment at the Philippine has become a tourism hot overseas absentee voters which This was the statement of the prevailing conditions, honored with a parade and re- to the strong partnership not only tion of the many opportu- “Given its specifications, ness Development vice presi- tabato. The addition of the Festival 2015 held in Tokyo’s spot in recent years” as shown listed over 300 Filipino voters made by Lopez Group chair- both regionally and globally, view and a 21-gun salute at the between JNDA and the PMA, nities and rich resources of the Bacman 3 power plant is dent Vincent Villegas said. Bacman 3 project to EDC’s Yoyogi Park on September by the opening of many new for the 2016 national election. man emeritus and OML Cen- in disaster risk management. Philippine Military Academy in particular, but also Japan and our country. We must not expected to withstand harsh The Bacman 3 project will geothermal portfolio solidifies 19-20, 2015. hotels in the country and the The annual Philippine Fes- ter founder Oscar M. Lopez In his speech, OML dis- (PMA) headquarters in Fort the Philippines, in general.” only support enlightened weather conditions and im- reduce greenhouse gas emis- its leadership in the Philippine Over 200,000 Filipinos increase in the number of tival is a project of the Filipino (OML) as he emphasized the cussed the vulnerability of the General Gregorio H. del Pilar, AMML is the country’s leaders but be enlightened prove plant reliability. Once sions by about 270 kilotons geothermal industry. and Japanese enjoyed the Japanese tourists to the Phil- community and the Philippine urgency and importance of Asia-Pacific region as evidenced Baguio City. ambassador extraordinary and leaders ourselves, making operational, the Bacman of CO2 annually if a similar It also successfully commis- fiesta at the beginning of the ippines. embassy in Japan. Now on its preparation and planning at the by catastrophic disasters in the A plaque presented to plenipotentiary to Japan. The the tools of progress, such 3 project will augment the capacity of fossil-fired power sioned the 150-MW Burgos five-day Silver Week holiday AMML also thanked fourth year, it has become the 9th Senior Disaster Manage- region over the past 10 years. AMML by Lieutenant Gen- recognition given to him was as education, health services power-generating capacity of plant were to be built. Wind Project, the largest in in Japan that welcomes the special guest Rep. Manny biggest and most widely an- ment Officials’ Forum under He described the devastating eral Oscar P. Lopez, PMA witnessed by his wife, Maritess, and, most of all, safety and the Luzon grid and address EDC owns and oper- Southeast Asia. Aside from Lopez Group chairman emeritus arrival of the autumn season. Pacquiao for responding to ticipated event of the Filipino the banner of the Asia-Pacific effects of typhoon Yolanda on Superintendent, said the in- and other members of the family, security within our shores, the projected demand growth ates 1,169MW of integrated geothermal and wind, EDC Oscar M. Lopez at the 9th Senior Ambassador Manuel M. the invitation of the Filipinos community. (Excerpted from Economic Cooperation. Energy Development Corpora- stitution gratefully recognizes including Lopez Group chair- accessible to most, if not all,” in the region with clean and geothermal projects in Leyte, also operates hydropower and Disaster Management Officials’ Lopez (AMML), in his open- in Japan to attend the festival. tokyo.philembassy.net) affordable power,” EDC Busi- Negros, Bicol and North Co- solar energy plants. Held in Iloilo City on Sep- tion (EDC) and the ensuing Forum the ambassador’s “support, man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez. AMML said. tember 22, 2015, the forum disruption in regular operations assistance and guidance to In his message to the ca- In 2008, the Lopez Group aimed to develop a disaster risk and in the supply chain. OML for Climate Change Adaptation Promos & offers ABS-CBN the PMA cadets undergoing dets, the ambassador encour- donated to the PMA a multi- ABS-CBN launches celebrity social reduction (DRR) framework recounted how EDC went be- and Disaster Risk Management training at the Japan National aged them to remain idealistic purpose building, now called in an effort to build resilient yond the confines of its facilities Foundation. Store treats Defense Academy (JNDA).” and to look after the welfare of the Lopez Hall of Leaders. media marketing agency Stellar communities for the Asia-Pa- in its disaster response efforts From a business standpoint, Korean thrillers on SKY Pay- Lopez added: “His (AM- fellow Filipinos. (Carla Paras-Sison) cific region. The chosen theme to help its host communities OML advocated putting a DRR Per-View SKY, Destiny ABS-CBN has launched Stel- the industry standard on how sure the overall success of a cam- for the conference, “Whole- in Leyte. He recalled that the plan in place. He further cited SKY offers unlimited viewing of Tagalog-dubbed Korean lar, its celebrity social media brands and influencers mutually paign and gauge the sentiments of-Economy Approach: A vulnerability of similar commu- lessons learned in the aftermath blockbusters “Gangnam Blues” and “Mourning Grave” on SKY subscribers Experience safe and secure living marketing agency that will benefit as they work together in and reactions of people online. Paradigm Shift to Adapt to nities to natural disasters and of Yolanda and concluded with Pay-Per-View until Oct. 14. SKYcable and Destiny Cable THE ABS-CBN Store gives help brands amplify their on- engaging their audiences. We of- ABS-CBN’s celebrity social the ‘New Normal,’” acknowl- the indispensable role of science a call to “embrace DRR as a digital postpaid subscribers can enjoy these flicks again and cool and exclusive treats to at The Vantage at Kapitolyo line presence and engage with fer a standard measurement and media marketing agency will edges the greater frequency and technology to systemati- national, regional and local pri- again in standard or high definition for only P249. To get SKY and Destiny Cable sub- their target audiences by lever- pricing model so we give credit work with Star Magic, which and intensity of disasters that cally develop solutions and build ority” and to transform policies Pay-Per-View, call 381-0000 or text 23662.