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FEBRUARY 2021
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BINHI celebrates 12 years
of greening the country
By Frances Ariola
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Filipino markets overseas.
Prior to joining ABS-CBN in
WITH family reunions, birth-
day parties, wedding ceremonies,
graduation rites and holiday
as it disrupts ex-
citing moments
and seamless com-
from Reader’s Digest
By Kane Choa
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Top row: OmniSafe managing director Mark Lilley, INAEC corporate services head Glenn Perez, maintenance head Jowe Dano and flight operations head Capt.
ABS-CBN Global. ness in a highly challenging with distinction, from the Asian inate the hassles brought about sharing and interactive apps, sub- Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, La- secutive Platinum Brand Award sion is to be in the service of the
Clark Carreon; Middle row: INAEC president Benjamin R. Lopez, flight safety officer Capt. Jonahs Liwag, GM Dexter Ampong and OmniSafe’s Cyndi Liang; Bottom
In his capacity as ABS-CBN global economic environment Institute of Management. by momentary internet glitches scribers can quickly increase the guna, Bulacan, Cebu and Davao. at the Reader’s Digest Trusted Filipino, and to be voted as a
row: INAEC North GM Capt. Gilbert Tabberrah, quality and safety head Cons Cano and quality and safety officer Ian Alvarez
Brands 2020, while TV host trusted brand is a testament to
INAEC attains international
Vice Ganda was hailed as Most how through our brand of ser-
Special Feature Trusted Entertainment/Variety vice we’ve earned the trust and
Presenter. support of millions of Filipinos
Over 100 students provided with WiFi kits for online learning
Filipinos ranked the Ka- that we have served. This award
also serves both as a reminder
certification via remote audit
pamilya network highly in terms
of trustworthiness, credibility, and an inspiration of how at all
By Mikko Ramos quality, value, understanding of times we should give our best
consumer needs, innovation and and most meaningful service
ONE hundred two Grade 1 pub- media at technology.” social responsibility in a survey to inspire and uplift Filipinos
lic school children and five of their Mike Agustin, Globe direc- commissioned by Reader’s Di- wherever they may be,” Barto- By Maila Banaag
teachers from Santa Rosa, Laguna tor for enterprise group-sales; gest. lome said.
can now hold their classes online members of Mary’s Way Foun- In the virtual awarding For the second straight time, INAEC Aviation Corporation This IS-BAO Stage 2 certifica-
thanks to the Big Blue Hearts dation represented by past pres- ceremony posted on the inter- Vice Ganda also earned con- in January 2021 successfully tion is a testament to the hard
campaign of Knowledge Channel ident Maritess Pineda; Connie national magazine’s website on sumers’ trust for spreading hap- achieved its Stage 2 certifica- work and dedication of our
Foundation Inc. (KCFI), Mary’s Nolasco-Lopez, chief of staff of Jan. 28, ABS-CBN integrated piness and inspiration through tion for the International Stan- people and proves, without a
Way Foundation, Globe Telecom the Office of the President at marketing and consumer ex- the ABS-CBN noontime show dard for Business Aircraft Op- doubt, that safety is indeed our
and ABS-CBN. The group’s do- ABS-CBN; and Dr. Manuela perience head Cookie Barto- “It’s Showtime.” erations (IS-BAO) following passion.”
nation includes Globe at Home Tolentino, schools division su-
a rigorous audit of its aviation The IS-BAO Stage 2 cer-
prepaid WiFi kits from Mary’s perintendent of DepEd Santa
Way and internet load allowance Rosa, expressed their solidarity promos & offers operations.
IS-BAO is a code of best
tification requires meeting
recognized standards to prove
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aviation practices developed by that safety management ac-
The beneficiaries from Bal-
ibago Elementary School and
mitment pledge.
“It’s an opportunity to
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hold online classes and watch technology. Globe is happy SKYBIZ contin- sionalism, safety and excellence a thorough review of an op-
over 1,000 video lessons from to be part of this transforma- ues its commit- among business aircraft opera- erator’s safety management
Knowledge Channel uploaded tion… We’ll ensure learning ment to provide tors. INAEC remains the sole system (SMS), organization,
online, including “Wikaharian,” will be effective and fun for fast, reliable and Philippine commercial aviation training, flight operations,
an educational video series being young students,” Agustin said. accessible inter- operator to have garnered this maintenance and emergency
piloted in their classes to help For Mary’s Way, they saw net connectivity distinction. response processes, among Maintenance head Jowe Dano conducts a virtual tour of the facilities,
students read better in Filipino. Big Blue Hearts as a mission. to SMEs with its The audit was conducted others. equipment and procedures to facilitate OmniSafe’s remote audit of INAEC’s
In the virtual event launch “…Due to this pandemic, promos for Fiber by OmniSafe International, Notwithstanding the cur- operations
on Jan. 21, KCFI president and education became a challenge, The KCFI team led by president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista with Mary’s Way Foundation, Globe Telecom and ABS-CBN representatives during the Connect and an Australian company that rent COVID-19 pandemic,
executive director Rina Lopez- especially to the marginalized launch of Big Blue Hearts Biz Broadband demonstrated our systems and We are truly pleased with the
specializes in safety risk man- INAEC continued the Stage 2
Bautista thanked the partners who had to resort to home plans. Business safety performance through outcome of our audit with
agement, auditing and other certification process via remote
of Big Blue Hearts and empha- schooling. With the help of tions help us achieve our goal.” owners can take a video conference platform. INAEC. They exhibited both
services for the international audit as part of its continuing
sized the importance of part- KCFI, we were able to find a For the DepEd Santa Rosa advantage of Personnel interviews, techni- readiness and willingness in
aviation community. commitment to adopt, and
nerships in making distance niche to support some students schools division led by Tolenti- SKYBIZ’s trusted Fiber Connect and Biz Broadband internet cal inspections and document showing their ongoing com-
INAEC president Benjamin meet, the highest standards of
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R. Lopez said: “This IS-BAO safety and excellence in its avi-
accessible to Filipino families. schooling,” Pineda noted. Hearts was a timely blessing. can enjoy reliable connectivity with speeds of up to 200 Mbps, formed online.” progressing their safety risk
audit is a welcome opportu- ation operations. The remote
“Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, ABS-CBN, a long-time and “The city division of Santa fit for day-to-day business activities such as interacting with “The IS-BAO assists opera- management systems and pro-
nity because we understand the audit was conducted in ac-
hindi natin hahayaang patuloy na steadfast partner of KCFI in Rosa City is very lucky to have clients or customers, sharing large files and streaming work- tors to reach safety standards cesses,” said Mark Lilley, man-
high stakes involved in avia- cordance with the procedures
mapag-iwanan ang mga batang making distance learning more partners—since then KCFI and related content. On the other hand, companies and industries based on a recommended code aging director of OmniSafe
tion safety. Our commitment and guidelines set by IBAC in
Pilipino. Patuloy na nagsisikap ang accessible through TV, was not ABS-CBN, and now Mary’s can opt for SKYBIZ’s Fiber Direct plans which are also at of best practices designed International.
to safety translates to protect- 2020.
Knowledge Channel Founda- short in stating their support. Way Foundation and Globe 50% off for three months; this promo will run until March to help flight departments INAEC earned its IS-BAO
ing the lives and property of Glenn Perez, INAEC’s head
tion kasama ang iba’t-iba pang “ABS-CBN’s commitment Telecom,” she said. 31, 2021. Upon subscription, users can experience improved worldwide achieve high lev- Stage 1 certification in 2019
our people and passengers. of corporate services, noted:
partners tulad ng Globe Telecom, to helping uplift the lives of KCFI and Mary’s Way work productivity due to the plans’ fast and stable internet els of safety and professional- after demonstrating that its
Especially during these times, “The conduct of the remote
Mary’s Way Foundation at ABS- Filipinos is stronger than ever, Foundation continue to accept speeds of up to 1 Gbps—perfect for doing large-scale business ism. The standard is accepted SMS has been documented,
this gains even greater urgency audit involved a monthlong
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Lopezlink February 2021 Lopezlink February 2021
Bishop Benjamin Almoneda
of PNDV stressed the signifi- Executive Feature
cance of the partnership between
Roniño Gibe:
two institutions which coincides
with the year of Laudato Si or
Pope Francis’ encyclical that calls
for everyone to care for the earth,
the vulnerable and the poor.
Saved by Tanguile
“This event is very signifi-
cant. This has been planned by
God several years ago. This
project is fueled by the fire of
Chairman and CEO Federico R. Lopez (3rd from left), with CSR-PR head Atty. Allan Barcena (rightmost), leads EDC’s The BINHI automated nursery in Antipolo was opened in 2018 to propagate
the Holy Spirit and as we plant
more trees, especially Philip- WERE it not for the hardy
MOA signing as Botanic Gardens Conservation International-IUCN’s only local partner for its Global Tree Assessment 96 Philippine native tree species and provide seedlings to EDC’s BINHI
pine native tree species, we are trunk of a native tree, memo-
program in 2019 partners in Luzon
taking care of the earth, our rably marked as number 3 in
home,” Almoneda said during his notebook, Roniño Gibe’s
the virtual signing ceremony. first week at Energy Devel-
Silliman University presi- opment Corporation (EDC)
dent Dr. Betty McCann said could’ve also been his last.
their partnership with EDC The watershed manage-
widens the impact of promot- ment officer says he had
ing forest conservation and the aspired to join EDC after
preservation and propagation of learning about the company
Three generations of Lopezes plant the Tindalo tree that launched EDC’s BINHI greening legacy in 2008 threatened native tree species. in the late 2000s. He was
“It is our hope that this ar- then a forester with Philip-
boretum may serve not only as pine National Oil Company
geothermal reservoir. Instead alone cannot fulfill—something
BINHI... of planting fast-growing and as big as the 270,000 hectares of a tree refuge and source of viable (PNOC)-Alternative Fuels
from page 1 seeds for reforestation but also Corporation, a sister company
invasive exotic tree species, the geothermal watersheds across The BINHI team regularly conducts information drives in its VMR nurseries
as a venue for student and com- of the former PNOC-EDC.
IT all started with then Lopez watershed management team the country that the company to spread awareness of the importance of planting and growing Philippine
decided to focus on the use of is managing, which is close to munity learning to enhance our “I looked forward to be-
Group chairman Oscar M. Priests of Notre Dame de Vie became one of EDC’s six new BINHI partners in 2020 native trees
nature conservation and environ- coming a part of EDC’s no-
Lopez and members of the Philippine native tree species 1% of the country’s total land
and fruit trees to bridge forest area. “Our BINHI partnerships country that share the same goal mental awareness,” she said. table corporate social respon-
Lopez family planting a Tin- “This paradigm shift of the tallest mountain in 1997. In August 2020, EDC forged
that enable us to bring back to of regenerating our environment Going global sibility (CSR) program and
dalo seedling at the Quezon gaps in its areas of operation. This is where forging collab- farmers in our host communi- The hub houses a vegetative a partnership with the Depart-
abundance our threatened Philip- with us. Even in the midst of a EDC’s BINHI partnerships likewise to being a contributor
Memorial Circle 12 years ago. “We realized that it was not orative partnerships came in. ties has likewise given them a material reproduction (VMR) ment of Environment and
pine native tree seedlings likewise pandemic, it’s still vital to work became global in 2019 after the to its green legacy. On top of
From that single binhi or enough for us to just plant ran- Beyond the local and interna- viable source of livelihood since or automated tree species Natural Resources-Ecosystems
set our program apart from other together to achieve our shared company was chosen by Botanic that, being a forester is valued
seedling from the mother tree dom tree seedlings to maintain, tional accolades that the country’s EDC incentivized them for nursery as well as a biodiversity Research and Development
greening programs and make it commitment for a greener fu- Gardens Conservation Inter- highly at EDC and plays a vital
that Pres. Manuel L. Quezon if not enhance, the biodiversity biggest private sector-led green- helping us manage our BINHI education center and EDC’s Bureau for the propagation of
regenerative,” said Barcena. ture,” said Barcena. national, the secretariat of the role in harmonizing its goal of
planted at the Bacolod City in our areas of operation. Beyond ing initiative has garnered, EDC areas,” said Barcena. BINHI arboretum. 11 most rare and threatened tree
Being regenerative is all Around 2,000 sq. m. to two International Union for Conser- providing clean and renewable
town plaza on its inauguration this, we knew when we launched considers the 6.44 million native Regenerative BINHI “Our Mindanao tree species species, including four Mindanao
about uplifting everything that hectares of land from these six vation of Nature (IUCN), for the energy without compromising
as a chartered city on Oct. 19, this program that BINHI will and fruit tree seedlings that it has partnerships collection of 75 out of EDC’s endemic species.
EDC touches or, in the case of new partnerships are expected to Global Tree Assessment of 800 the environment,” he states.
1938, the future of Philip- benefit not only EDC but more planted in close to 10,000 hect- For its 12th anniversary 96 flagship BINHI native tree Requests for BINHI
so our partner communities and ares of land inside its geothermal the environment, restoring it become a nesting place of the 96 Philippine native tree species. In November 2010, Gibe
pine native trees has taken celebration, EDC launched species can be found in the ar- seedlings
to its original state as much as premium native Philippine tree EDC has completed the assess- became a forester and project
root through BINHI, Energy our planet,” said Atty. Allan reservations across the country as the BINHI Biodiversity Hub boretum,” said Myrissa Tabao, The Mount Apo VMR
possible. It embodies the new species that will add up to the ment of 800 Philippine endemic officer with EDC’s CSR de-
Development Corporation’s Barcena, head of the EDC cor- one of the program’s true green- in its Mount Apo Geothermal head of EDC’s CSR team at nursery is EDC’s fourth. The
mission of “forging collabora- greening legacy of EDC BINHI. tree species, with IUCN publish- partment.
(EDC) forest restoration and porate social responsibility and ing legacies. This would not have facility. The place is a showcase the Mount Apo Geothermal first two were established in
public relations group. been possible without the help of tive pathways for a decarbonized Technical assistance ing 89 species in their Red List. “My first assignment was
mainstreaming of Philippine for Mount Apo Natural Park’s Project. “We likewise propagate the company’s Northern and
and regenerative future” that the EDC will provide the seed- “We hope that more part- to identify and document
native tree species program. Huge responsibility the 88 farmers associations that rich flora and fauna, which the our priority species through Southern Negros facilities,
Lopez Group, which includes lings to the partner groups, ners will be encouraged to col- existing threatened mother such as BINHI is “not a piece I (keep) my word with every
BINHI began as EDC’s Barcena and the rest of the EDC has transformed from be- company has been cultivating the adjacent VMR nursery while the third was put up in of cake.” The undertaking is partner, guide them through-
EDC, has committed to achieve while the latter will be respon- laborate with us in saving the trees within the company’s
next-level greening initiative BINHI team realized that this ing kaingineros (slash-and-burn since it started operating its that allows us to fast-track the Antipolo to cater to requests
through the way the conglomer- sible for the nourishment and earth by helping us bring back geothermal operations,” he hampered by the fact that spe- out the program, and remain
born out of the need to main- ambitious initiative entailed a farmers) to forest stewards (see 108-megawatt geothermal fa- production of its seedlings via for BINHI seedlings from
ate operates its businesses. maintenance of the tree species. to abundance our threatened recalls. “We were instructed to cies identities and their local transparent at all times.”
tain lush forests to sustain its huge responsibility that EDC sidebar story). cility at the foot of the country’s automated misting system.” EDC’s growing list of partners.
To date, EDC has 183 The EDC BINHI team will also Philippine native tree species document the locations of tree names vary in different locali- Having managed BINHI
BINHI partners that helped the provide technical assistance to through BINHI. This will all be species that are already endan- ties; this, coupled with Filipi- for most of its 12 years, Gibe
company establish 15 arboreta in the latter to ensure the growth our greening legacy,” Barcena gered in order to achieve the nos’ general lack of familiarity feels that he is a man fulfilled.
with flora, means it is harder “I am happy and content
Spotlight 12 years, with six more lined up
this year. Not even the COVID-
of the native tree seedlings. said. main objective of the BINHI
program, which is to conserve to track down native trees. with my life at the moment.
19 pandemic stopped EDC and and protect them.” The rampant use of exotic I enjoy every moment I have
Baslay brews better life, awards for ‘kaingineros’ like-minded organizations from On his first day of field- species and the growing de- with my wife and my kid.
forging collaborative BINHI work in Kananga, Leyte, the mand for spaces to accommo- Moving forward, it would
partnerships as six of them signed new recruit was caught in date other land use also make be appropriate to say that
THE Baslay coffee program primary sources of quality ro- its own coffee shop, Highland Consultancy Organization. up during the lockdown period. the middle of a “misencoun- it difficult for native trees to my goal would be to protect,
is one of the most successful busta and arabica in Central Brew Coffee, near the Baslay Baslay bested entries from Asia Six new sign-ups ter” that claimed the lives of proliferate and survive. nurture and provide for my
initiatives of Energy Develop- Visayas. More importantly, hot spring in 2018. Pacific and the Middle East. Among the partnership his three companions: EDC These challenges only rein- precious family. In order to
ment Corporation’s (EDC) the former kaingineros (slash- Baslay is EDC’s most Also in December, it earned agreements signed in 2020 were botanist consultant Dr. Leon- force Gibe’s view that BINHI do this, I should be at my best
BINHI. and-burn farmers) have be- awarded CSR endeavor, having the distinction of being the out- two from the academe (Bicol ard Co, forest ranger Sofronio is a cause worth pursuing, and in everything I do, especially
Operated by the Baslay come masters of interplanting recently won the Gold Standard standing CSR Program for En- University in Legazpi and Silli- Cortez and local assistant Ju- he does so guided by the Lo- at work. I believe that work-
Farmers Association (BFA) coffee with native tree spe- Award for Corporate Citizen- terprise Development from the man University in Dumaguete), lius Borromeo. pez Values of nationalism and ing with EDC enables me to
in Dauin, Negros Oriental, cies. ship (Community Relations) CSR Guild, an award-giving two homeowners’ associations Gibe survived thanks to integrity. serve the community while
three generations of farmers BFA is the first farmers’ in the 2020 Gold Standard body organized by the League (Victoria Valley Homeowners’ the buttresses of a Tanguile He says: “Saving invalu- at the same time allowing me
have learned the value and association in Negros Oriental Awards last December. Over of Corporate Foundations. Association in Antipolo and (Philippine mahogany) that able native trees is our legacy. to be a good provider for my
income potential of taking to produce premium and qual- 100 senior practitioners judged Baslay received the top La Vista Homeowners’ Asso- he had just listed in his note- The BINHI program is our family. I am grateful that I am
care of the forests that take ity organic coffee recognized the entries in the program Grand Anvil award from the ciation in Quezon City), a re- book. The incident made him national pride; thus, we should one of the lucky few who are
care of them. by globally trained baristas organized by PublicAffairsA- Public Relations Society of the ligious organization in Bulacan determined to do his part to be proud when planting our able to pursue their passion
Through EDC’s interven- from various parts of the sia in collaboration with the Philippines in March 2020 and (Priests of Notre Dame de Vie rescue the native trees that very own native tree species. without compromising fi-
tion, Baslay’s forest is now Philippines. To enable more Public Relations and Commu- a Lopez Achievement Award or PNDV), and Ormoc City. saved his life. Integrity is more on the per- nancial matters. I am and will
refuge to 113 species of birds people to savor the taste of its nications Association and the (Public Responsibility) in 2018. “We are very grateful that we Gibe has learned that be- sonal side—to be responsible always be grateful to EDC for
aside from being one of the delicious coffee, BFA opened International Communications (F. Ariola) were able to forge partnerships This flowering Mapilig planted in Ateneo de Manila University is among EDC’s ing part of a greening program and do the things I must do. this,” Gibe says.
with different groups across the BINHI flagship native tree species
Lopezlink February 2021 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink February 2021
‘10M in 10’ nears target New elementary English ‘Ready, Set, Read!’
Asian Eye puts ‘care’ back in eye care with e-commerce site
Lifelong Wellness
as it marks 5th year
By Frances Ariola
show on KCh, A2Z By Mikko Ramos
By Charizze Henson
ASIAN Eye Institute recently
unveiled the Asian Eye Shop,
goal to address the eye concerns
of patients, especially during
help them find similar products
and categories; and Wishlist so
help buyers choose items that
look good, fit well and are ap-
its e-commerce website. Aimed the COVID-19 pandemic. they can save products they’ve propriate for their eye care
NOT even the COVID-19 us exceed our five million Cited were Alliance of Man- KNOWLEDGE Channel at helping customers look, see Said Asian Eye chief oper- got their heart set on. It has a needs.
pandemic could stop the 10 target number of seedlings to grove Planting Organizations launches its latest educational and live better, the site puts the ating officer Alwin Sta. Rosa: guest checkout that lets cus- The Asian Eye Shop is part
Million Trees in 10 Years for a be planted and managed to that was able to plant 500,000 show for elementary English “care” back into eye care and “We’ve always taken pride in tomers purchase items without of the institute’s efforts to make
Greener Negros (10M in 10) maintain an average survival seedlings since it became one called “Ready, Set, Read!” Done eyewear by offering eyewear providing our patients con- creating an account as well as a eye care products and services
movement from pursuing its rate of 85% amid this chal- of the movement’s founding in partnership with Security options and eye care services venience and safety through streamlined checkout so they accessible. When the lock-
goal of planting, growing and lenging year,” said Norreen members in 2015, and Jefrey Bank Foundation and Ateneo that are not only on trend but quality products and services. can easily pay for their pur- down started, it introduced its
maintaining at least 10 million Bautista, head of EDC’s CSR Palata and his organization, Center for Education Develop- are also in demand. Through www.asianeyeshop. chase via credit card, PayPal or teleconsultation service that
trees to restore the forests in team in Negros that also man- Edmund Rice Industries-Ka- ment (ACED), the show aims Online shoppers nationwide com, we can provide our pa- over the counter. allowed patients to video con-
Negros Island. ages the company’s 10M in 10 bankalan, Negros Occidental to provide Filipino children can avail of premium eye care tients with seamless shopping To ensure the quality of the sult with an eye doctor without
The movement that was contributions. chapter. with English language profi- products at affordable rates, wherever they are.” items, the Asian Eye Shop of- having to leave their homes or
catalyzed by Energy Devel- “The health crisis brought Palata came up with a ciency. from eyeglasses for kids and The site has interactive fers only Food and Drug Ad- offices, request e-prescriptions
opment Corporation (EDC) about by COVID-19 has put climate change module that “Ready, Set, Read!” utilizes adults to sunglasses, contact features that make it easier ministration-approved prod- they can present to any phar-
honored its partners via a the spotlight even more on involved planting 1,000 native songs, rhymes, dances, graphics lenses and eyewear accessories, for customers to add to cart. ucts. In case customers have macy, and have their medica-
Zoom celebration themed the need to keep our air clean tree seedlings with the help of and animation, and is based on eye care protection (goggles, These include Product Search questions, Asian Eye’s eye tions delivered straight to their
“High Five at 5” for their through decarbonization, which Fr. Jude Garceniego, head of the Department of Education’s Knowledge Channel Founda- Foundation. face shields) and even eye med- that allows shoppers to search experts are on call Mondays doorstep. Lenses to give children UV and Eye’s products via www.asian-
dedication that resulted in the entails planting and growing Sharing with the Poor is Al- most essential learning compe- tion Inc. “This video series will “Ateneo welcomes this ications. items according to category, through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to This February, www.asian- blue light protection during eyeshop.com. Get free shipping
planting of more than eight native trees as well as shifting ways a Grace- a HOPE that is tencies and teacher’s guides. also provide Filipino children opportunity to work with Se- The launch of the Asian Eye price, color, material, shape and 6 p.m, and shopping guides eyeshop.com offers Kidspex their online classes. for a minimum purchase of
million trees by 2020. to renewable energy for our now a 10M in 10 member, and The three organizations with English reading profi- curity Bank Foundation and Shop underlines the institute’s brand; Shopper Finds that can are available on the site to frames with free Screen Shield Check out the rest of Asian P2,000.
Over 100 partners repre- source of power,” she added. other volunteers. chose English reading com- ciency that will prepare them Knowledge Channel Founda-
senting various stakeholder The addition of 83 new 10M in 10 also paid tribute petencies as the subject matter to succeed and thrive in a glob- tion in ensuring an effective
groups graced the virtual sign-ups brings the movement’s to “rainforestation” farmer Rene of the educational materials ally-connected society.” teaching-learning process even Eats
event. partners to 252 as of December Vendiola of Liptong Woodland after the reports of the 2018 “Uplifting the quality of life during the unusual circum-
“We are grateful to our 2020. in Negros Oriental, and Atty. Programme for International in communities where Security stances surrounding education
partners whose unwavering
commitment to our common
In the anniversary cel-
ebration, 10M in 10 honored
Henry Sy Yap, who turned his
16-hectare Farmville de Bago
Student Assessment and the
2019 Southeast Asia Primary
Bank has a presence is the goal
of Security Bank Foundation.
at this time,” adds Dr. Carmela
Oracion, ACED managing di- Your guide to Valentine’s Day dining for every type of date
goal of regreening Negros is- some of its most committed into a 10M in M reforestation Learning Metrics showed that We aim to achieve this by rector. By Anina Reyes
land was proven as they helped partners. area. the Philippines lagged behind providing quality education “Ready, Set, Read!” airs on
other countries in terms of through scholarships for de- Knowledge Channel every TO make sure your Valentine’s Add an extra dose of ex- paellas, together with a relaxed Cafe Mary Grace’s grilled ensay-
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High five for the partners of 10M in 10 as the movement celebrates its anniversary time when children, parents ment of Education. knowledge-channel. (M. Ramos) Should you wish to stroll kamen have you covered!
in the mall for some Valentine’s To complete the Rockwell
Gerard Salonga joins Ang Misyon as music director
gifts afterwards, we recommend Valentine’s experience, enjoy
musical perfor-
mances by RJ
By Jennifer Rivera Jimenez, Jino La-
bitigan, Dee Cruz,
ANG Misyon Inc. welcomes the Filipino Youth (OFY ), monic Orchestra (ABSPO) program for seasoned mem- tion and ABS-CBN. Anne Clerigo,
Gerard Salonga as its music with each one elevating their and the resident conductor bers of the youth orchestra Salonga is welcomed by Charm & Charl,
director and chief conductor levels of performance respec- of Malaysian Philharmonic and intermediate workshops the Ang Misyon team and Lance Busa and
of orchestras. In recent years, tively. Orchestra, both of which are for the scholars. His being board of trustees, as well as the ABS-CBN
the progressive structure Salonga, with his experi- established and celebrated at the helm of ABSPO and by Joshua Dos Santos, who Philharmonic
of Ang Misyon’s programs ence and tenure in the field musical institutions. Through taking over the reins of OFY has taken the role of artistic Orchestra from
has enhanced the skills of of music, will guide and the years, he has been an forges more collaboration as advisor. With Salonga’s vision Feb. 12 to 14 as
its music scholars through strengthen the pillars of Ang active supporter of Ang both orchestras fall under the and perspective, an even more Rockwell goes
the beginners program, Ang Misyon’s artistic direction. Misyon with joint concerts institutional wings of First accelerated quality and level streetside on Lo-
Misyon Children’s Orchestra He is currently the music di- between ABSPO and OFY, Philippine Holdings Corpo- of excellence in performance pez Drive.
or AMCO, and Orchestra of rector of ABS-CBN Philhar- co-creation of a fellowship ration, First Gen Corpora- is in sight. Gerard Salonga
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parts. Fausto shares FRESH from the success of be part of his forthcoming EP “Pwede Na Ba” is the
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part of the book is ready to introduce his own started when he crossed paths nostalgic music of the ‘70s, ‘80s
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named the grand champion of Imao. Philippines, while the week-
“Tawag ng Tanghalan’s” fourth JM clinched his victory in long grand finals from Feb. 1 to
year on “It’s Showtime” after the final round with a medley 6 received 2.6 million views on
Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco he garnered the highest to- of songs by Lady Gaga that in- Facebook and YouTube.
Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison tal combined score from the cluded “Million Reasons,” “I’ll Rachell and Ayegee took
Contributing Editors judges and viewers’ text votes in Never Love Again” and “You home P200,000 and P100,000,
Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) the competition’s worldwide- and I.” He received a standing respectively, for placing second
Arlene Torres (SKYcable) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) trending grand finals on Feb. 6. ovation from the judges for his and third in the finale.
Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) An engineering graduate, performance of “House of the The finalists’ performances
Justin Convento (CPI) Ceia Ylagan (CPI)
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JM nabbed a total combined Rising Sun” in the first round. were critiqued and rated by
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