JULY 2018 www.lopezlink.ph Which team smashed its way to the Lopez Group badminton crown? Find out on page 10. http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph ‘Wow at saya’ to the Filipino family as SKY unveils more innovations TWENTY-EIGHT years after hooking up Filipinos to cable TV, SKY Cable is still changing the game and churning out innovation after innovation. Turn to page 6 Dorms for The art of being Rockwell FPIP factory Bella Lichauco developments workers…page 2 …page 9 …page 12 Lopezlink July 2018 Biz News Lopezlink July 2018 Special Feature ABS-CBN wins Int’l Gold Quill Mission to improve the lives of factory workers at FPIP PeoplePods communities: Dignified, affordable dorm communities Award for outstanding TV By Dan Lopez Layug studio audience experience MANY factory workers at skills, and health and wellness, two years. We studied the 1,500 beds in the next ABS-CBN won a Gold Quill only award-winning entry from network’s live shows like “It’s First Philippine Industrial Park etc. We generate clean renewable pain points and needs of fac- few years award of excellence at the In- a Philippine TV network. Showtime” and “ASAP” a cheer- (FPIP) have moved from other energy with rooftop solar during tory workers in FPIP. And we Our Phase 1 dorm (200 beds) ternational Association of “As we are thankful for the ful and unforgettable experience provinces to Batangas for safe the day. The green design mini- placed them—the people—at is scheduled to complete con- Business Communicators award, ABS-CBN also con- throughout the duration of their employment. Because of the mizes environmental footprint the core of our service. struction in September 2018. (IABC) Gold Quill Awards in siders this recognition as a re- visit in ABS-CBN. housing shortage in the area, and reduces electricity costs to To even better serve our Phase 2 (200 beds) will be com- Montreal, Canada for its “Wow minder to constantly enhance Since its inception, the “Wow these migrant workers live in 60% of the national average. communities, I obtained a at Saya” audience experience the experience of our Kapami- at Saya” campaign has continu- Our vision pleted in 2Q 2019. Both phases risky mixed-gender dwellings professional diploma in build- will be exclusively for female program. lyas that echoes our mission to ously delivered on its prom- and spend hours commuting, My Lolo Oscar [Lopez ing and property management workers. We are currently work- “Wow at Saya” was recog- be in the service of the Fili- ise, earning consistent positive ABS-CBN digital content publishing head Richard Reynante, president and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak, chairman Mark sometimes walking home late Group chairman emeritus Os- from De La Salle-College of ing to bring capacity to 1,500 nized in the Communication pino,” said Kane Errol Choa, feedback from ABS-CBN visi- Lopez, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes and news and current affairs head Ging Reyes receive YouTube’s Diamond at night. Majority at FPIP are car M. Lopez] saw FPIP as a Saint Benilde. The new tech- beds in the next few years. Management division under head of ABS-CBN Integrated tors. Creator Award from country lead for YouTube content partnerships in the Philippines Pablo Mendoza (3rd from left). young women in their early means to improve lives by giv- niques I learned complement PeoplePods allows me to the Customer Relations cat- Corporate Communications. In 2017, it also won in the 20s. They pay high rent, utilities ing jobs to thousands; my Tito the experience of our team, live with purpose, continuously egory as one of the exceptional Launched in 2016, “Wow at customer relations category at and transportation because of Piki [First Philippine Holdings which includes a dormitory learn and express my personal works in strategic communica- Saya” aims to provide TV stu- the Philippine Quill Awards. energy-inefficient construction Corporation chairman Federico owner originally from Batan- tion worldwide. It is also the dio audience members of the The Gold Quill Awards gives ABS-CBN’s YouTube and family values. This is the and the housing shortage in the R. Lopez] continues to carry on gas with 30 years of experience mission I have chosen post- global recognition to excellent area. But they still manage to his work to empower the Fili- heading property management MBA and one that I truly hope business communication pro- Promos & offers remit money back home to sup- pino people. of condominiums. will help improve the lives of grams and it is one of the most channel first to reach port their parents and siblings. I hope to support their vision Recognizing our focus on prestigious awards programs in Our mission factory workers at FPIP. by providing safe, clean and af- the well-being of workers, DBS We are currently seeking ten- the industry as entries are as- PeoplePods goes beyond just fordable housing. Bank Foundation (Singapore) ants for PeoplePods. sessed against IABC’s standard 10M subscribers in PH being a dormitory. It’s about Contributing to something listed PeoplePods in the top Dan Lopez Layug, CFA, gradu- of excellence. By Kane Choa the people—giving them a greater than myself has given social enterprises to watch for ated from an MBA at INSEAD in better life in an environment me the determination to move in Asia in 2018. Our team also December 2017. During his com- ABS-CBN’S entertainment lows us to reach our Kapami- YouTube channel with over 15 that allows them to live with purposefully forward. In our won first place and the Social mencement, he was the only student First Gen channel on YouTube recently lya and give them access to the billion lifetime views. dignity. Our social enterprise lean team, I handle both chart- Impact Award at the 35th IN- cited by INSEAD dean Ilian Mihov surpassed 10 million subscribers, content that they want. This feat “ABS-CBN has long recog- provides professionally-man- ing our strategic direction and SEAD Venture Competition as exemplifying the school’s vision of becoming the first ever channel also reassures us that we are on nized the shifting landscape of aged dormitory communities operations on the ground, (France), Leader in Sustain- “Using Business as a Force for Good.” to pay to do so in the country. the right course in setting the digital media as well as the view- that are safer, cleaner and have such as personally applying for ability at the 2017 Nudge Im- Prior to MBA, Layug worked for Pacquiao-Matthysse clash on The channel is also one of only company’s digital transforma- ing behavior of the Filipino. With more amenities at a more af- Dan Lopez Layug and his wife Anacelle Layug during the groundbreaking utilities, purchasing supplies pact Challenge (Netherlands) six years at ING Bank’s M&A team SKY PPV out cash three channels in Southeast Asia tion and we are more inspired YouTube as our partner we have fordable price than other op- ceremony for PeoplePods in Batangas at hardware shops in Batangas and first place at the 2017 Kel- and Maybank ATRKE’s Equity “Fight of Champions: Pacquiao vs Matthysse” is set to air live to have reached the milestone on than ever to produce content kept up with the evolving needs tions in the area. and managing our contractors logg Real Estate Competition Capital Markets team. He earned via SKY Sports PPV for only P949 on July 15. This is available dividends, the video-sharing platform after that serves different audiences of our audience, especially of the Our communities are in sive to employees of locators in Dorms have cooking and on-site. (USA). his undergraduate degree in finance to SKYcable, One SKY and SKYdirect subscribers nationwide. Thai TV network Workpoint with different needs and pas- elusive millennial market. And peaceful neighborhoods with FPIP. We have licensed guards laundry areas and a sari-sari The people are at the The greatest benefit of win- Call 418-0000 or visit www.mysky.com/pacman to subscribe. and Thai entertainment com- sions,” said Elaine Uy-Casipit, conversely, we as content produc- core of our service and Chinese studies at Georgetown redeem access to affordable meals, clin- 24/7 and CCTVs. A building store. Rooms have unlimited ning these competitions was University in 2010. Layug holds a pany GMM Grammy. OIC-head of ABS-CBN’s dig- ers gather as much insights for us ics, banks and public trans- administrator maintains stan- Wi-Fi and shared areas show PeoplePods is a dream my the external validation of judg- diploma in building and property SKYdirect’s ‘Todo Saya’ delights FGENF To recognize this milestone, ital media division. to create and calibrate our multi- portation. Each community is dards of hygiene, health and Knowledge Channel’s content wife Anacelle and I have been es pledging their own capital to management from De La Salle- prepaid subscribers ​​ ABS-CBN has been awarded Its leadership on YouTube media offerings, and optimize as gender-segregated and exclu- safety policies. on financial literacy, vocational working towards for the past fund our mission. College of Saint Benilde. SKYdirect prepaid subscribers can enjoy their favorite shows on ON June 14, the board of di- the Diamond Creator Award. It boosts ABS-CBN’s transition well the potential of YouTube’s ABS-CBN HD, ABS-CBN Sports + Action, CineMo, YeY and rectors of First Gen Corpora- is given by YouTube to channels into being an agile digital com- dynamic video platform,” said Knowledge Channel, among others, for free until August 31 with tion approved the declaration that pass 10 million subscribers.