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takes a LEEP
nel 5, its channel assignment on ABS-CBN TVplus, yield-
ed “Sining sa Lipunan.” An episode titled “Habing Pilipino”
reintroduced us to former child actor Atong Redillas and
his cohost, who delved into the weaving traditions of the
B’laan and Bagobo tribes in Mindanao.
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BWP bags 5th international award The Burgos Wind Project (BWP) has been named the
Corporation and Ang Misyon.
Lopez Group chairman
nity, towards sustained national
development.
and the challenges of ASEAN
integration post 2015.”
dered by the Japanese imperial
family, delivered a highly-ap- ABS-CBN teams up with 22 groups
Best Export Credit Agency-Backed Green Deal and one of the Top Ten Global Deals of the Year by Trade and Export
Finance, a London-based global publication. The BWP is the only project in the Philippines that made it to the
emeritus Oscar M. Lopez is
one of the speakers under the
Now on its 14th year, this
year’s theme reinforces “the
A CSR exhibit will run from
June 30 to July 1 at the Function
plauded address before the
joint session of the Diet, and
held a summit meeting with
for biggest coverage of elections
elite list of awardees. This is the fifth international award received by Energy Development Corporation (EDC) Philippine CSR Luminaries importance of collaborating Hall 2 of SM Aura Premier. ABS-CBN News has sealed a shall move our people to care munications Team Philippines,
for its first wind project. EDC president and COO Richard Tantoco (front row, 3rd from left) and vice president for Panel on the expo’s second day, networks and multi-sector For more info, contact Caloy Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
partnership with 22 groups to about who they elect into po- and Unicef Philippines.
Corporate Finance Erwin Avante (leftmost) are shown receiving the award in Paris, in June. Also in photo are ANZ during the main conference. coalitions to sustain efforts of Campos at 632-7916 or email There are over 200,000
mount the most comprehen- sitions of power,” said Reyes Through Halalan 2016: Ipa-
Banking Group’s Steven Mulder and EksportKreditFonden’s Anette Eberhard (front row); ANZ Banking Group’s The special session will gather inclusive development. It also caloy@lopezgroup.org. Filipinos who live in Japan, and
sive, in-depth and up-to-the- at the signing of the covenant nalo ang Pamilyang Pilipino,
Christina Tonkin, Herbert Smith Freehills’ Brendan Quinn, ING Bank’s Willem Van Nouhuys, ANZ Banking Group’s Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez (3rd from left) and spouse Maritess almost half a million Japanese
minute news coverage of the with partner institutions at ABS-CBN and its cause part-
Paul Richards and Vestas’ Heiko Wehrhahn (second row); and Vestas’ Jan Christoph Meyer (third row) L. Lopez (leftmost) with Sen. Kenji Kosaka and Mariko Kosaka at the tourists visit the Philippines
2016 national elections via the Resorts World Manila on June ners will launch initiatives that
reception line (PHOTO FROM TOKYO.PHILEMBASSY.NET/PEX AGUILAR) annually. (Carla Paras-Sison)
launch of its yearlong campaign 11. will encourage Filipinos to use
Teaching millions
K Channel ... PhD hosted a chemistry course
for Grade 10 teachers.
and teachers with videos, games
and apps to supplement the
and Values Education for the
K-12 levels.
“uplift the lives of Filipinos from
poverty through education.”
easier to get the Knowledge
Channel into the public schools.
as a 3% increase in National
Achievement Test scores—a
gram participants, becomes even
more crucial in view of the imple- caster, and former college
from page 1 teacher who received very
The K Channel, the flagship lessons in the classroom. These The former Sky Foundation, KCFI’s latest efforts include You just put the box—there’s no monster jump considering mentation of the Southeast Asia
positive feedback from view-
Another time, there was a project of Knowledge Channel multimedia learning resources fresh from celebrating its 16th digital terrestrial television need any more for cable or for a that an improvement of .5% is Primary Learning Metric (SEA-
(DTT), a new training program huge satellite dish.” PLM) to align the curriculum of ers, students and colleagues,
throwback to high school les- Foundation Inc. (KCFI), boosts tackle Science, Math, English, anniversary just last month, already cause for jubilation, ac-
and an expanded volunteer This development neces- the Southeast Asian nations. Calma views K Channel as a
sons as the host who owns a learning by providing students Filipino, Araling Panlipunan forges on with its crusade to cording to the Department of
“platform to help in molding K Channel used to cater solely KCFI also conducts train- focusing on teaching and the
base, says KCFI president and sitates some tweaking of the Education (DepEd). “Among the first ones that
the hearts and minds of many, to schools, so that its program grid ing for teachers, principals and learning process. “We in KCFI
executive director Rina Lopez K Channel’s content, from Since it was founded in are going to test the SEA-
many children into empow- follows the school curriculum and school division superinten- subscribe to the belief that just
Bautista. something that’s chiefly geared 1999, some 3.9 million school PLM are Laos and Cambodia.
ered and productive citizens schedule. A learning topic shown dents and assistant superinten- like in theater, where you can
Home viewers towards the schools into a mix children in more than 3,000 We’re not ready because we’re
who can and will fulfill their today will be replayed at a differ- dents, under various programs take away the seats, the stage,
In February 2015, the K that will be suitable for house- schools from 63 provinces only going to K-12 now. But
dreams.” ent time tomorrow because it is that ultimately improve public the set, the director and every-
Channel became one of the hold viewing as well. all over the Philippines have then, countries like Laos and
Since 2009 when he intended to be shown in different education that is aligned thing else except the actors and
four new channels bundled “We will make sure that benefited from the learning Cambodia, they’re ready. So we
joined K Channel as content classes or sections in school. But with the curricula of the rest the audiences, we must focus
with the ABS-CBN TVPlus it’s relevant to the schools, to resources of the K Channel. have to continue with K-12,
manager, Calma has led a according to Sedilla-Cruz, home of ASEAN (Association of our energies on the teachers
also known as the “mahiwagang life, to being a global Filipino Taking a LEEP even with all its imperfections,”
team that would cull learning viewers are used to appointment Southeast Asian Nations). and the pupils for maximum
black box” alongside DZMM faced with critical issues,” adds “Marami pa pala akong hindi Bautista stresses.
competencies required from viewing, they expect programs to Lopez-Bautista says: “K retention of know-how.”
TeleRadyo, Yey! and CineMo. the KCFI president, who keeps alam, marami pa palang pwedeng Meanwhile, with all these
the Department of Education be shown at particular times dur- Channel is not meant to be Calma calls on LopezLink
As of May, more than 300,000 herself updated on the latest gawin,” says a Batangas teacher things on its plate, the KCFI
curriculum, for inclusion in ing the day. compared with regular en- readers to continue supporting
units of the box have been sold education trends by reading edu- in a plug for Learning Effectively chief looks to grow their volun-
the programs to be produced Rising through the ranks tertainment channels. Our public education and KCFI.
in Metro Manila, North Luzon cation-related materials as well as through Enhanced Pedagogies teer base as one of the founda-
by K Channel. Each learn- from junior copywriter to creative objective should not just be to “Support the education
and Cebu, catapulting the K leveraging their experiences and (LEEP) on the K Channel. tion’s immediate goals.
ing topic was translated into account head and creative account drive viewership, but ‘learner- of the underserved. Let us
Channel into the consciousness learnings in the past 15 years. Launched in 2013, LEEP “I liken it to the American
a script, story boards, a video director at the Creative Com- ship.’ There is a need to create continue providing relevant,
of thousands of home viewers. Bautista notes that a re- aims to prepare teachers and Cancer Society, where they have
with an episode guide for munication Management divi- new content and repurpose old quality education and proper
“Bringing the Knowledge cent survey of 40,000 students principals for the full-blast a minimum number of employ-
teachers, aired on K Channel, sion of ABS-CBN Corporation, content so we can be relevant skills development to our un-
Channel into the homes through indicated that respondents transition to the K-12 program ees but 300 volunteers all over
uploaded on KChOnline.ph Sedilla-Cruz was handpicked by to our viewers both in the derprivileged learners so they
Seated, l-r: KCFI consultant for Education Dr. Fe Hidalgo; president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista; and Administrative Programs officer DTT, especially lower-income who watched the K Channel where an additional two years the place who take care of train-
and transformed into an e- ABS-CBN president Charo San- schools and in households.” can be useful members of soci-
Jenny Panganiban; 2nd row, l-r: Former head of Organizational Development and Community Engagement Ronald Dugang; Educational Leadership officer homes, will help in the education “outperformed all other re- of senior high school will follow ing and deploying, monitoring
learning module for interac- tos-Concio to focus on K Chan- Calma says social justice ety. Everyone, every employee,
Madeline Marasigan; former consultant for Marketing and Communications Sonja Garcia; Resource Mobilization officer Marie Nery; head of Educational of the kids and the parents. So we spondents all across grade levels four years of high school. and assessment,” she notes.
Leadership Malou Cura; From the Office of Rina Lopez-Bautista Clair Sahagon; Programming and Coordination assistant Jane Yamat; and Marketing and tive sessions that may include nel, primarily how to adapt the is the primary value at work every company must invest in
have tools for the students and by up to 45%.” Meanwhile, an “LEEP is developed to help Another major KCFI un-
Communications assistant Niña de Sagun; 3rd row, l-r: Transmedia director Edric Calma, graphic artist Josef Panes; Community Engagement coordinator games, quizzes and other channel to the needs of learners when K Channel produces the education of our youth,
the teachers, and now we’ll also older study, conducted by the the teachers in the classrooms dertaking, the Superintendents’
Cypruskhan Ibnohasim; Curriculum and Standards coordinator Christian Gaite; Video and Online officer Jaypee Zuñiga; Admin officer Roel Alvarez; and study guides. outside the regular school hours. content for all its platforms. especially the underserved
have for the parents,” empha- University of the Philippines to continuously hone their Leadership Program (SLP),
former Technical Support and Admin Services coordinator Renante Mendez; Not in photo: Head of Marketing and Communications Rommel Lopez, “We are happy to be Vital steps “Education is the equalizer. youth.”
sizes Bautista. “Another benefit in 2007, showed that K Chan- craft, improve their leadership is moving ahead following a
Volunteer Engagement coordinator Christine Baking and Miel Arcinas recognized for our work, for KCFI president Rina Lopez- It is necessary for inclusive Sedilla-Cruz says: “Wher-
of DTT is that it will be much nel viewers achieved as much abilities, and touch the hearts, DepEd directive that all schools
example, in 2013 we won Bautista welcomes the changes growth.” Sedilla-Cruz chooses ever you are is where God
minds and lives of the students, division superintendents and
the CMMA (Catholic Mass in K Channel as vital steps to excellence as the primary value wants you to be. His is a per-
especially now within the con- assistant superintendents must
Media Awards) Best Website the foundation’s evolution. K for her. “We do not short- fect plan and you are equipped
KNOWLEDGE Channel geography for students in the ence in using science and tech- tista and chairman Oscar M. tiative as a public-private part- text of the many changes in go through the program. With
(kchonline.ph),” says Calma. Channel is one of the media change the audience. We must for whatever challenge is fac-
Foundation Inc. (KCFI) became grades. nology for education. Lopez (OML), is commended nership offering for education, education,” Bautista says. 107 officials in two batches hav-
KCFI was also a CMMA fi- for KCFI learning resources to give them what is rightfully ing you. Make the most out of
part of the Kapamilya network In 2002, the students of Bautista also receives the by former US Pres. Bill Clinton KCFI also launches its Out-of LEEP is mainly a teacher ing completed the SLP, and 52
nalist in 2013 for Best Adult reach its target audiences, but it theirs.” your circumstances. They are
after it was placed under the Buhisan Elementary School in Parangal Lingkod Sambayanan as a pioneering distance learn- School Youth and Mature training program, but also af- in a third batch undergoing the
Educational Show for “Wow” is not the only one. The modules Focus on teachers, there for a purpose. The ques-
wing of ABS-CBN in 2013; Cebu enjoy the first rural area from the Ateneo de Manila ing program during the 2008 Learners Alternative Learning fords principals who attend program, the foundation looks
and in 2014 for Best Web- are also available online and pupils tion is not why—which seems
this paved the way for the satellite connection of the K University in recognition of the Clinton Global Initiative meet Institute, or OMLALI, alter- the three-day activity a way of to start five more batches by
site (kchonline.ph) and Best on-demand through packages Lopez-Bautista forges burdensome—but what for,
Knowledge Channel’s inclusion Channel. cable-and-satellite education in Hong Kong. native learning project. keeping abreast of what their 2016, Bautista says.
Magazine Show for “K Now.” provided to public schools. on with infectious passion, which is more empowering.”
in ABS-CBN TVplus, making A year later, SKY Founda- Muslim Mindanao, in 2005. The television initiatives of the foun- Bautista is recognized by This is followed by the subordinates are going through
it one of the go-to educational tion’s name is changed in order program later wins in the Public dation that year. her alma mater’s De La Salle launch of KCh On-Demand on the ground.
Responsibility category of the To date, LEEP trainings
Instilling the 4Ks: Disaster preparedness awareness in young kids
channels for households with a to reflect the K Channel brand, In 2007, the K Channel pro- Alumni Association with the for the Alternative Learn-
“mahiwagang black box.” the foundation’s flagship project. Lopez Achievement Awards. gram lineup is beefed up with La Sallian Achievement ing System or ALS, and the have been conducted in more
Prior to the move, the moth- In 2004, the K Channel Meanwhile, Lakad Mo, Pan- the introduction of “Negosyo Award for Distance Learning turnover of new episodes of than 1,000 schools all over the
country. it’s a typhoon, module, equips schoolchildren knowing the proper agencies 4K ng Kaligtasan: Kaala-
er ship of KCFI was SKYcable schools host members of the garap Ko 2: Nationwide Na ‘To! Ko, Asenso Ko,” which tackles also in 2008. “K-High” to the Department of
While the benefits of physi- flood, landslide, as young as 11 years old with or offices to refer to become man, Kakayahan, Kahandaan,
Corporation, thus its original Global Philanthropists Circle, attracts more than 8,000 partici- production and business skills, The year 2009 becomes the Education (DepEd) in 2011.
cal and cosmetic upgrades such earthquake, tsu- the necessary skills and know- more developed with sufficient Katatagan is part of the DRRM
name when it was established in who are in the country for a pants from Metro Manila, Cebu and the “Salam” miniseries on year of transmedia as well as In 2012, three major pro-
as painting or repainting school nami or storm how or, as they put it, 4K ng exposure and preparation; module of KCFI’s Learning
June 1999—SKY Foundation. learning visit. That same year, and Davao. The fundraising ef- peace education, which receives of the Take a Step campaign, grams are introduced: Learning
buildings and providing desks, surge, or fire. Kaligtasan: Kaalaman, Ka- these skills will come in handy Effectively through Enhanced
Other KFCI highlights over the foundation raises more than fort is conferred an Anvil Award the Anak TV Seal from the marking KCFI’s successful and Effectively through Enhanced
electric fans and other equip- Addition- kayahan, Kahandaan, Katata- not only in times of disaster but Pedagogies program for teach-
the past 16 years: P8 million through Text Mo, of Merit by the Public Relations Southeast Asian Foundation for eventful first decade. Pedagogies (LEEP), KCh On-
ment cannot be discounted, ally, with Metro gan. more so during the preparation ers and principals. Aside from
Public school students are Pangarap Ko and Lakad Mo, Society of the Philippines as Children and Television. In Lead the Change: An Demand for K-12, and the
“the most important thing to Manila and sur- Kaalaman or knowledge process. DRRM, there are also electives
introduced to an exciting new Pangarap Ko; the funds from the well as a Gold Quill Award of Evening of Discussion for Superintendents’ Leadership
really focus on is the teaching rounding areas about climate change and its Kahandaan or preparedness such as climate change adapta-
way of learning as the K Chan- former go towards connecting Excellence from the Interna- Action in 2010, Bautista fa- Program (SLP) for education
and learning process,” the KCFI bracing for the effects on daily life will be on everyone’s part will save tion and teacher imaging.
nel goes on air five in November five schools to the K Channel, tional Association of Business cilitates the meeting of Pres. leaders.
president says. Big One—a enhanced, allowing students to more lives and mitigate the ef- Several LEEP schools in the
1999. benefiting 6,006 students. Communicators-Philippines. Benigno Aquino III with LEEP is officially launched
She adds: “Without sup- possible 7.2- better understand how to keep fects of the disaster. metro have already taken the
In 2001, the K Channel Television Education for the At the 2006 UN Annual representatives of international in early 2014 at the DepEd’s
porting the teacher and the KNOWLEDGE Channel magnitude tremor—the need themselves, their families and Katatagan or resilience two-hour 4K: Kaalaman, Kah-
unveils two original series: “Ka- Advancement of Muslim Min- Department of Public Informa- civil society organizations, Pasig headquarters, while the
students, 21st century educa- Foundation Inc. (KCFI) un- to inform and prepare the communities safe when disas- shaped by knowledge, skills andaan, Kaligtasan, Katatagan
saysayan TV,” for high school danao, or TEAM Mindanao, tion Nongovernmental Organi- Peggy Dulany Rockefeller and SLP is now a requirement for
tion will not happen the way we derscores the need to prepare young has become even more ter strikes. and preparedness minimizes course, which utilizes videos,
freshmen which tackles history in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao zations conference in New York, OML. all superintendents and as-
want it to happen.” schoolchildren to deal with acute. Kakayahan or skills such the impact of disasters and games, role playing, reporting
and national issues, and “Pama- marks the foundation’s entry president Rina Lopez Bautista Aside from submitting to sistant superintendents per a
LEEP, which has received the disasters that commonly KFCI, through its disaster as discernment, planning, de- displays the Filipinos’ ability to and poster making to drive its
na,” which focuses on Philippine into the Autonomous Region in delivers a talk on KCFI’s experi- KCFI, represented by Bau- Pres. Aquino its four-point ini- DepEd directive.
excellent reviews from the pro- plague the country, whether reduction and management cision making, research and rise from the depths. message home.
Lopezlink July 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink July 2015
Lopez Group turns over Christmas comes early Ongoings #Throwback
typhoon-resilient classrooms LGFI, PTL bring joy to Guimaras kids Program. Fee includes admis-
sion and a guided tour of the
Narcisa de Leon (LVN collec-
tion) and ABS-CBN Film and
Remembering Eugenio Lopez Sr.
Rizal Without exhibitions. Gourmet Farms Media Archives. Lopez Group founder was big
to 2 Iloilo schools
LOPEZ Group Foundation Inc.
(LGFI) and Philippine Toy Li- the Overcoat Inc. will serve freshly brewed
coffee during the lecture.
The library exhibit Frames
of Reference, curated by Dannie
on business excellence
brary (PTL) jointly turned over
boxes of toys, books and school
lecture on July 4 ‘Propaganda,’ Alvarez, is one of the series of ON July 20, the
ADDITIONAL typhoon-re- DR. Ambeth Ocampo pieces exhibits mounted to celebrate Lopez Group
sistant classrooms designed by supplies for the 201 children
enrolled at the New Poblacion,
together the image of the na- ‘Frames of National Artist Benedicto remembers Eu-
Energy Development Corpora-
tion (EDC) have been built and Salvacion and Tinadtaran day
tional hero through the Lopez
Museum and Library’s Fili- Reference’ on Cabrera’s (BenCab) 50 years as
an artist.
genio Lopez Sr.
(EL Sr.) on his
turned over to two schools in
Sto. Tomas and Batuyanan in
care centers in Buenavista,
Guimaras. Toys, books and sup-
piniana collection in his lecture last few days It highlights never-before-
exhibited collages as well as
114th birth an-
niversary.
Rizal Without the Overcoat: CATCH the last few days of
Passi City, Iloilo. plies were also donated to the The Lopez Collection of Riza- and the National Commission postcards, posters and print Business ex-
Buenavista Learning Resource the exhibits Propaganda and
Manuel Lopez Jr. turned liana on July 4, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. for Culture and the Arts. He Frames of Reference at the Lo- folios, and works that show the cellence was close
over five of the classrooms on Center, which serves as the Dr. Ocampo, in commemo- has won three National Book early beginnings of BenCab’s to the heart of
library/play area for children in pez Museum.
behalf of his parents, Lopez LGFI’s Angela Lopez (top) and Pia Lopez Abello (standing, right) delight the ration of the 25th anniversary Awards in three categories: essay, Propaganda, which memori- Larawan, Japanese Women, and the Lopez Group
the municipality. EL Sr. (3rd from right) hands an
Group chairman Ambassador wards of several day care centers with boxes of toys and other goodies of his bestselling work, “Rizal bibliography and literary history. alizes the 70th anniversary of the Sabel series. founder, the value being one of
The toys and books were employee his bonus
Manuel M. Lopez and his Without the Overcoat,” recounts His other recognitions include end of World War II, spotlights Both exhibits will end on the cornerstones on which he
spouse Maritess L. Lopez, to sourced by PTL from various hand over the items to the cen- The centers have meager July 4, 2015. secured his companies. employees who, like himself,
his life-changing first visit to the the Order of Lakandula, Rank of World War II posters, election-
the Department of Education. donors. The school supplies ters. LGFI shipped the items and outdated toys and books. Business excellence was put in the hours and produced
Manuel Lopez Jr. (3rd from left), with ALKFI project director Jun Dungo and Lopez Museum when he was a Bayani in 2014, the Presidential related archival materials, still The Lopez Memorial Museum
Lopez said the project was were procured by the families and coordinated the turnover The donations, including the manifest in the way he and his results. The Iloilo-born boss
EDC’s Leonardo Ablaza, the Lopez Group Leyte Rebuilding project manager college freshman in 1980. Look- Medal of Merit conferred in photographs from LVN movies, is at the ground floor, Benpres
made possible through the of LGFI Operations head An- ceremonies. school supplies, fill the need team ran Meralco, resulting in was in fact known for being
(1st and 2nd from left), turns over the school building plans to Passi City ing through the breadth of rare 2013 and the Gawad Balagtas rare maps, Philippine imprints Building, Exchange Road corner
generosity of the friends and gela Lopez Guingona and Pia A short storytelling session for better learning and play op- its enviably above-par perfor- galante, even putting up a hos-
officials and DepEd representatives; Leading the tree-planting activity books, maps and paintings by Lifetime Achievement Award in and artworks by National Artists Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu-
associates of his parents. When Lopez Abello, who came with preceded the opening of the portunities for young children. mance during its Golden Age pital exclusively for employees.
19th century Filipino artists, he Essay from the Writers Union of and borrowed paintings. seum days and hours are Mondays
they celebrated their 50th wed- astated during typhoon Yolanda EDC tapped W.V. Coscol- their daughters to personally boxes. (Monica Tan) in the 1960s. It was in the way In January 1971, he rewarded
encountered Rizal’s letters, cor- the Philippines in 2006. At pres- Also featured in Propaganda to Saturdays, except holidays, 8
ding anniversary in June 2014, in 2013. luela and Sy^2 and Associates respondences and photographs, ent, he is an associate professor at are the works of guest artists a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited he anticipated and took ad- linemen with a sit-down din-
they requested guests and well-
wishers to make a donation to
Lopez, along with other Lo-
pez Group executives, took part
for the architectural and struc-
tural designs, which offered Trike driver from Lipa is 1st Pinoy Tsuper Hero among others. Expect an after-
noon filled with narratives, anec-
the Ateneo de Manila University
and a columnist for the Philip-
Nunelucio Alvarado, Santi
Bose, Joey Cobcobo, Don Sa-
access to exhibitions and library
resources by signing up for the
vantage of opportunities that
opened up, enabling him to
ner and a bonus for restoring
25% of Meralco’s service area
Sagip Kapamilya. in a tree-planting ceremony their services pro bono. A tricycle driver from Batangas Fi l i p i n o dotes and a distinct perspective pine Daily Inquirer. lubayba and Alvin Yapan. Lopez Museum membership pro- expand his conglomerate at a within three days; this was
The classrooms costing P1.3 after the turnover. Aside from these donations, emerged as the first Pinoy Tsu- drivers. It of Philippine history. Registration fee for the The exhibit is presented gram. Members can borrow books rapid pace. after a spate of typhoons hit
million each can withstand The Group, through Sagip ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- per Hero, capping the eight- partnered Dr. Ocampo served as chair of lecture is P135 for adults and with support from Samsung from the lending section and get And he walked his talk. Metro Manila in the last
typhoon wind velocity of up to Kapamilya and EDC, has been lya Foundation Inc.’s Programa month search spearheaded by with Gina the National Historical Institute, P115 for students and members Philippines, Tin-aw Artists discounts on lectures, workshops He never shied away from few months of 1970. (Source:
250 kilometers per hour. They providing typhoon-resilient Genio will also provide teacher ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- L o p e z ’s Manila Historical Commission of the Museum Membership Management, the heirs of and services for only P1,500. showing his appreciation for Mercy Servida)
will be used by F.J. Santibañez classrooms in Leyte, Samar, training seminars, parenting lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI), ALKFI, a
Memorial Elementary School Capiz and Iloilo. To date, 77 seminars and different activities Bayan Academy and Phoenix supporter Lopez Values in Action By Dulce Festin-Baybay
and Batuyanan Elementary out of the targeted 122 class- for the students. Petroleum. of the
Dear Rosie
ONE takeaway from working on this
giants in Tanay
“As hosts, we rely on the he says.
teachers teach the three Rs to public
teleprompter for the script. M o s t ness and Response unit on page 10.
school students.
But because of my severe case patients Still on preparedness, of the things we’re watching for is the
Outside of the classroom, KCFI is
of astigmatism, I found it hard experience Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill on July 30. As far as we re-
able to grab a much bigger audience
to read text. Also, it was not vision im- member, an exercise of this magnitude is a first for the metro, al-
By Gerbs De Castro easy to drive as streets and road provement
in the parents and other household
members who are exposed to the though the different cities have conducted their own independent
TWO higante fig- signs were blurry. That’s why I immediately simulations from time to time. The final scenario for the simulation
Knowledge Channel through ABS-
ures greeted Walk decided to have LASIK,” she after their is still shifting as of this writing but things should jell within the
CBN TVplus. But even in the class-
the Talk (WTT) shares. surgery. Al- next few days.
room, getting the Knowledge Channel
participants at LASIK is a safe, painless though they There are a few kapamilya around who had the pleasure of know-
today has become a simple matter of
the EPIC PARC procedure that effectively elim- can go back ing and working with Eugenio Lopez Sr. (EL Sr.). Thus, we rely on
plugging in the “mahiwagang black box”—a win-win for everyone
Rainforest Camp inates the need for eyeglasses to work right books such as those written by Raul Rodrigo to paint a picture of
involved.
in Tanay on June and contact lenses. It uses laser away, they the Lopez Group founder. We see beyond the man who established
Through the Learning Effectively through Enhanced Pedago-
20, 2015, with to reshape the cornea to treat are advised not to wash their eyes ing glasses or undergoing other
gies (LEEP) program, KCFI also inculcates the importance of di- a slew of enterprises that contributed towards nation-building, espe-
chairman emeritus errors of refraction that include or wear makeup until about a treatment or surgery.
saster preparedness awareness in our young. This is important not cially during the postwar years. We pay tribute to EL Sr., The Man,
Oscar M. Lopez nearsightedness, farsightedness, week after their surgery; and not “Since my surgery, driv-
only because our generation is facing the prospect of experiencing whose 114th birth anniversary we are commemorating this month,
leading together astigmatism and presbyopia or rub their eyes and go swimming ing and hosting have been a
the Big One in Luzon, but more so because of climate change and on page 9.
with his spouse the loss of near vision. for at least a month. Patients will breeze! I can even see distant
its effects—and it’s certainly not limited to just Luzon. This is why ooOoo
Connie R. Lopez. Asian Eye Institute refrac- also be given prescription eye objects with ease. Not only can
Higante from Angono make an KCFI is expected to take LEEP and the 4K ng Kaligtasan: Kaala- Patuloy na gumaganda ang “Pangako Sa ‘ Yo.” Excited na kami sa
The giants from tive service director Dr. Robert drops and eye lubricants. I see better now, going to Asian
appearance at the walk man, Kakayahan, Kahandaan, Katatagan program to schools all over pagbabalik ni Amor at pagkikita nila ni Yna.—Jez
the neighboring Ang advises patients to un- The effect of LASIK is per- Eye to have my eyes checked is
the country. ooOoo
town of Angono dergo LASIK screening first to manent. However, Dr. Ang something I look forward to,”
Very Easy Bautista, along with Transmedia director Edric Calma and chan- With all this talk about the Big One of late, I wonder how the
became the target determine their eligibility. clarifies that aging makes pa- Rodriguez shares.
Easy nel head Danie Sedilla-Cruz, updates us on these goings-on and all Lopez Group has prepared for the possible quake. Hope to see a
of the participants, “Aside from the eye grade, we tients more prone to develop- Asian Eye Institute offers Medium other things new from KCFI. report on it one of these days.—Sallie
who took selfies with the bam- Off they go! also consider the age, lifestyle, ing other eye problems like LASIK screening, LASIK and Hard During their 50th wedding anniversary last year, Lopez Group ooOoo
boo and papier-mâché figures. thickness of cornea and overall presbyopia, cataract, glaucoma other refractive treatment op-
chairman Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and spouse Maritess L. Lopez Congrats to Team EDC and the Burgos Wind Project for inter-
Representatives from host eye health of the patients. Careful or retinal diseases, and this tions. For more info, call 898-
had asked friends to donate to Sagip Kapamilya in lieu of gifts. The national award no. 5! Kapamilya pride!—Owen
company Energy Develop- evaluation of these factors is key may necessitate wearing read- 2020.
result is the latest batch of typhoon-resistant classrooms recently
ment Corporation (EDC) turned over by Energy Development Corporation (EDC) to school
spearheaded the program: HR
supervisor Jun Dumlao was Lucky 9: Your survival kit must-haves Answer to June puzzle
Solution, tips and
officials in Passi, Iloilo. Read the details on page 8.
After getting our hands on the list of Dr. Ted Esguerra, we up-
If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions
about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send
them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@benpres-holdings.com
emcee, while HR officers Liza A couple of months ago, Lo- to carry it inside schools and computer program dated our emergency kit according to his “Lucky 9” items. Check out or lopezlink@gmail.com or be a friend or fan on Facebook.
Castrillo and Mic Noriega led pez Group chairman emeritus offices. available at the must-haves prepared by the lead of EDC’s Disaster Prepared-
the invocation and the recita- Oscar M. Lopez stressed the 2. Water. Bottled water or get www.sudoku.com
tion of the Lopez Credo and need for a National Prepared- your own container. The rec-
Values, respectively. ness Day to boost our collective ommended amount is one Eats By Vladimir Bunoan
EDC vice president Beth awareness of and preparedness gallon per person per day.
Nasol welcomed everyone to the to deal with natural disasters. 3. Signaling and commu- New in Rockwell Center
venue, after which they warmed Walking its talk, the Lopez nication kit. Put together
up for the four-kilometer walk
via the exercises of Rockwell
Club instructor Trini Trinidad.
The higantes also ended up get- L-R: EDC HR supervisor Jun Dumlao, VP Beth Nasol and HR officers Liza
Group has been preparing for,
among others, the anticipated
7.2-magnitude earthquake that
will hit Metro Manila and its
a whistle, headlamp, fire
starter/match/lighter, small
transistor radio, mirror, cel-
lular phone, marking pen,
Kafé Batwan: More than upscale Negrense food
CHEF JP Anglo has a new breakfast fare and served with hours to flavor and he uses beer for the batter used in the
ting “jiggy,” to the amusement Castrillo and Mic Noriega environs. signaling banner, extra bat- restaurant—and it’s not an- scrambled egg and garlic coco- kurobuta pork for the char siu, Pinoy fish and chips.
of the participants. For its part, the Metropolitan teries/mini solar kit recharg- securing stuff, sewing and other branch of his fast-grow- nut rice. soft-boiled egg and tuna skin But Anglo also lets loose,
The group followed the na- The delegation from host Manila Development Authori- ers, pen and small notebook, even fishing.
company EDC ing Sarsa chain. One dish that was made to provide the crunch. like when he deconstructed the
ture trails, with some partici- ty will spearhead an earthquake and Snap-Stick lubricant for 8. Toiletry kit. Toothbrush/ Taking over the spot of with the café in mind is the But there is more to Kafé arroz caldo.
pants making use of walking drill later this month. zippers, hinges and straps. toothpaste, antifungal sham- Bistecca at Joya Tower in Madrid Fusion Super Batchoy, Batwan than upscale Neg- The ingredients like the dilis,
sticks for better balance. Upon According to the Philippine 4. F irst aid and medicine kits. poo, alkaline soap, insect re- Rockwell Center, Kafé Batwan which Anglo first presented rense food. The range of offer- spring onions, fried garlic and
returning to the assembly area, Institute of Volcanology and This includes bandages, pellent lotion, cotton buds, is Anglo’s modern Filipino during the recent Madrid Fu- ings here is a lot wider, from chicken strips are presented
they were treated to a heavy Seismology, the calamity could gloves, gauze, adhesive tape, dry and wet tissue, etc. interpretation of the café con- sion event in Manila. homemade granola from La separately à la nasi lemak, while
breakfast of adobo and more en- kill at least 33,500 people and safety pins, cotton balls, 9. Ziploc kit. Various sizes of cept, an all-day restaurant that Even when he was still at Union served with muscovado the rice is presented wrapped in
tertainment from the higantes. injure more than 100,00 others. tweezer, Betadine, antibiotic Ziploc bags, garbage bags serves breakfast to dinner, with Sarsa, Anglo was quite vocal syrup and carabao’s milk and leaf like the machang and the
EPIC PARC Rainforest Employees can start pre- cream and burn ointment. For duct tape, sewing kit, rubber coffee and snacks in between, of his desire to upgrade ba- champorado with gourmet tuyo rice soup is served in a small
Camp is a 220-hectare area of paring by putting together an the medicine kit, don’t forget bands and documents and and even some craft cocktails. tchoy into a Filipino version of to crispy tawilis and tuna skin bowl. Get a little bit of every-
rainforest on the slopes of the emergency bag, AKA inch bag to stock your and your family emergency numbers in Zip- But as suggested by its ramen— and the one at Kafé chicharon. thing on your spoon, eat it then
Sierra Madre mountain range. (for “I’m never coming home”) members’ maintenance medi- loc. name—batwan is a fruit native Batwan is his first attempt at Sometimes the playfulness follow it up with the soup, and
The rugged rainforest and its or EDC bag (“everyday carry”). cines as well as your go-to to the Visayas and commonly that. The soup stock took 12 is quite subtle—like the use of enjoy as all the flavors come to-
pine trees provide shelter to
many bird colonies. According
Dr. Ted Esguerra, Disaster
Preparedness and Response
cures for colds, fever, cough,
diarrhea and the like.
Sports & Wellness used as a souring ingredient garlic co- gether inside your mouth.
What’s new
from ABS-CBN Publishing this July
By Zeny Orfano-Gonzales
‘Metro’: All
eyes on KC
Front and center of the Metro
Celebrity Issue is KC Con-
cepcion, who talks about her
life, passions and the com-
plexities of living under the
spotlight. Check out the eight
best Fall/Winter 2015 collections from the Manila Fashion Patek Philippe, one of the last remaining independent watch
Festival and take a sneak peek at stars’ exclusive beauty and companies. Lastly, get into the mind of Kidlat Tahimik, the
fitness secrets. Plus, find out how to steal the looks of famous country’s forerunner of indie film.
“It Girls.” Craving an unforgettable getaway? Be inspired by
local celebrities and their favorite adventure stories. ‘StarStudio’: Meet the
‘Working Mom’ helps you Sorianos!
StarStudio gets into the celebrity love whirl with a special
get a life reboot issue on the Toni Gonzaga-Paul Soriano wedding. This is-
Know how broadcast journalist Karen Davila copes with sue also includes the celebration of the 25th anniversary
parenting problems and divides her time between work and of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” with stories told by its host, ABS-
home. She also shares the 20-minute workout that changed CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, MMK’s actors, di-
her life. Looking for a new fashion trends to try? We show you rectors and creative collaborators. We also offer a look at
how to rock sporty chic in six different ways. We also have 29 the Piolo Pascual-Sarah Geronimo team-up in “The Break-
secrets to looking bright and fresh even after a long night. up Playlist.”
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bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, us-
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Meet British car builder Morgan and German bicycle maker Android Market. The app is also available through the iPad App
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Keeping it cool in school IT’S that time of the year again when we bid good- shoes to sneakers for PE, you will
bye to hot summer days and say hello to cool rainy surely never run out of styles to
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without stopping for essentials at NBS? Never miss ‘Minions’
a class assignment with NBS’ wide array Bee-do, bee-do,
of pens and notebooks. Being organized bee-do! We’ve all
never looked this good! Drop by NBS at learned to love these
the Archaeology Wing, R2 Level. little creatures from
Digital Walker the “Despicable Me”
Smartphones and tablets are now must- franchise. Before there
haves for almost every student. They store everything from was Gru, there were T. Rex, Dracula and Napoleon.
Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco
notes to textbooks in one convenient gadget. Imagine go- Follow the Minions as they search for a new master.
Executive Editor Rosan Cruz
ing through your day with 10% of battery left and no ac- But finding a master was the easy part, keeping them
Contributing Editors cess to your files! Moments like this call for battery back- is a whole different story. Take a break from school
Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) ups. Without a doubt, power banks are lifesavers for any and watch “Minions” at the Power Plant Mall Cin-
Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) student on the go. Get yours at emas. For ticket inquiries, call 898-1702.
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