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Message from Lopez

How can we express nationalism in our everyday work?

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The concept of nationalism today remains the same – love of country. But its expression has differed with time. In the Lopez Group, it has evolved from a strong belief in the Filipino’s capability, to investing in businesses that improve quality of life, and being undaunted in standing up for what is right. Today, it means bringing the best of what the Filipino has to offer to the world.

Each of us in our various fields have a pivotal role in determining the future of our country – as a media practitioner who decides what gets circulated to the public sphere, an engineer who discovers new technology that influences our way of life, or a geoscientist who aids in developing a steamfield that impacts power generation. Each profession brings something unique to the table.
Nationalism contest winner Hazel Velasco center with from left supervisor Jay Lopez Oscar Lopez and Cedie VargasNationalism contest winner Hazel Velasco center with from left supervisor Jay Lopez Oscar Lopez and Cedie Vargas
Today, we belong to a generation who wants to make a difference. We look for meaningful work – work where we can use our expertise while making a difference.

Three years of working with the Lopez Group taught me that nationalism is expressed in confidence and gratitude. Love of country is being confident with our own intellectual ability – that like anyone in the region and in the world, we can contribute our expertise. Not necessarily to everyone, but definitely, to someone who needs it. Love of country is expressed in gratitude. Yes, we may have the ability and expertise, but all our ideas, are built upon the work of so many of people who have gone before us.

Furthermore, nationalism may be expressed throught care and concern. It means understanding the company, its context within the larger field, knowing the stakeholders, and its values – all until these become like the back of our hand. The Lopez Group are in businesses that serve the nation. It requires investing in information of how markets function in the national economy, or maybe how a particular kind of work enhances a way of life. It also means knowing the company’s history. I privileged that my work entails appreciating history and witness it happening right before my eyes. Now, I know how power distribution and generation began in the Philippines, how space and lifestyle was changed by a different way of thinking, or how manufacturing was born out of discovering new frontiers.

We can be in different disciplines, in different jobs, but when we use the lens of our country in everything we do, it changes us. Everytime we move, anywhere we go, whatever we do, we represent the company and our country. Knowing we made a contribution and worked to build something bigger enables us to see the possibilities within us and inspires us to do better.

In particular, my work in the field of communication is involved with spreading ideas and engaging people to support those ideas. Nationalism means keeping the company’s good reputation, taking responsibility for information and release. We are not just concerned with circulating information, we are concerned with telling a story of our history, challenges, and track record to inspire and seek support from various stakeholders. Everytime I write or speak, I am mindful of the words I use. I want to use only words that are true and appropriate.

Nationalism grows every time we ask – what kind of society do we have and with it what kind of work do I do? These two questions spell so much difference. When we think of the nation, we are holding ourselves to a higher standard. We give better. We work better. We owe it to ourselves.

A company is strong when serving the nation supersedes personal interests. We dream of society that is socially responsibble, one which generates knowledge and develop professionalism.

It starts in planning and alignment with goals, until it becomes intuitive. When nationalism is built in our core, it becomes so natural that any kind of work, decision leads us to think – how will it affect the community, the country’s image? Is it good for the country? When that happens, nationalism will a very strong value. For a value is strongest when it is planted in the heart and bears fruit in words and deeds.

They say today is the best time to be a Filipino. I say every time is the best time. Whether in a group, or alone, we must always give the best we can.

Nationalism has moved beyond the confines of the country. Doing work in the eyes of nationalism leads to better exchange of ideas and ways of understanding our nation and the world. We work to connect and create. And they say that when love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece. Indeed, when love for country and our skills merge, a masterpiece would come out.

Hazel Velasco joined First Philippine Holdings Corporate Communications Group in 2009. She was a scholar and honor student at Ateneo de Manila University, graduating with an AB degree. She is set to take the comprehensive exams for her Master of Arts in Media Studies, major in broadcast communication, at the University of the Philippines-Diliman later this year. (by Hazel Velasco)

 

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      • • Humanity at its finest
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      • • Let’s help keep the lights on
      • • Family is our place of love
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      • • Together we have stepped up
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    • ► December
      • • Choosing to be powered by good
      • • Our mission remains the same
      • • Remember God’s love
      • • Changing with the changing times
      • • Each Christmas is a new opportunity
    • ► June
      • • Keynote Remarks of First Philippine Holdings chairman and CEO Federico R. Lopez at the 3rd Annual Summit of the Shareholders’ Association of the Philippines on June 17, 2016
      • • Keynote Remarks of Lopez Holdings chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez at the 3rd Annual Summit of the Shareholders’ Association of the Philippines on June 17, 2016
  • ► 2015
    • ► December
      • • Continue to push the boundaries
      • • We cannot lose hope in the Filipino
      • • Let us count our blessings every day
      • • Thank you for a remarkable year
      • • The wonders of Christmas
    • ► October
      • • Remarks of Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, on the Lopez Achievement Awards 2014 held at Studio 10, ABS-CBN Compound on October 15, 2015
      • • Remarks of Federico R. Lopez at the 2014 Lopez Achievement Awards Ceremony held at ABSCBN Studio 10 on October 15, 2015
    • ► July
      • • For love of country, we are prepared to take action to make it better
    • ► May
      • • Remarks of Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez, Chairman and CEO of Lopez Holdings Corporation, at the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting held at Power Plant Mall Cinema, Rockwell Center, Makati City
      • • Remarks of Federico R. Lopez, Chairman and CEO, at First Gen Annual Stockholders Meeting on May 13, 2015
      • • Remarks of Federico R. Lopez at the Annual Stockholders' Meeting of Energy Development Corporation on May 5, 2015
      • • Oscar M. Lopez: even at 85, there are worlds left to conquer
    • ► April
      • • The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name
      • • Oscar M. Lopez on Longevity and Success
    • ► March
      • • Remarks of Lopez Group Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez at the 2012 Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines and Conferment of the degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa
    • ► February
      • • Excellence is a Habit
    • ► January
      • • Towards A New Year of Promise
  • ► 2014
    • ► December
      • • Christmas is a time for gratitude
      • • Christmas message from Eugenio Lopez III
      • • Christmas message from Federico R. Lopez III
      • • Christmas message from Presentacion L. Psinakis
      • • Christmas message from Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez
      • • Christmas message from Oscar M. Lopez
    • ► October
      • • The Parley between Lopez and Marcos
      • • Why Choose Philippines?
      • • When War Escalates to Devastating Results
      • • The Inevitable Decline: Did Marcos Finally Go Too Far?
      • • Mayhem in Malacañang: Find Out What Caused Eñing’s Massive Fit
      • • The Yolanda Hero and the Unsung Hero
    • ► September
      • • Igniting the fallout: The unbelievable tactic President Marcos enforced
      • • Inspirational Remarks by Lopez Group Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez on the occasion of the Lopez Achievement Awards Ceremonies held at ABS-CBN Studio 10 on September 24, 2014
      • • A fork in the road: When two brilliant forces arrive at a point of dissent
      • • Discover what happened when a national problem took a turn for the worst
      • • Guess who came to the Nationalista victory party
      • • Don Eñing fights his greatest battle
    • ► August
      • • Remembering Ninoy this August 21
    • ► July
      • • CSR Challenges to Corporations
      • • Lessons from Typhoon Yolanda
      • • The exciting conclusion to the most epic chapter of the 100-year history of the Lopez Group (page 8)
      • • Lopez Values: a powerful rival makes an unforeseen move
      • • Remarks of Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez, Lopez Group Chairman at the Lopez Service Awards Night on July 2, 2014
      • • Just as Macapagal goes in for the kill, the chink in his armor is revealed
    • ► June
      • • From Bridges to Betrayal: the Lopez-Macapagal battle takes on another surprising twist
      • • Just When Macapagal Thought Victory Was His For The Taking…A Surprise Move from the Lopez Camp!
      • • Celebrating the Filipino Identity
      • • Chaos Warfare: Find out what brilliant tactic Don Eñing used to beat Macapagal at his own game
      • • Don Eñing lost BISCOM to Macapagal but What He Did Next Will Amaze You
    • ► May
      • • Defeating the Enemy with the Power of Unity and Trust
      • • Let’s celebrate something GOOD!
    • ► April
      • • The Start of an Alliance. Read page 8 of Underestimated webcomics
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    • ► March
      • • Facing a New Vendetta: Page 7 of Underestimated Webcomics
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      • • An Iroclad Approach: Page 5 of Underestimated Webcomics
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      • • How far have we come since EDSA 86 People Power?
      • • Outsmarting the Foe: Page 2 of Underestimated Webcomics
      • • Hope for the Laborers’ Plight: Page 1 of Underestimated Web Comics
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      • • Resilient and Unsinkable: Why the Lopez Spirit Is Never Underestimated
  • ► 2013
    • ► December
      • • This season, Selflessness is more than possible
    • ► September
      • • To Fly and Fly Again comic series
      • • A Letter from Oscar M. Lopez
    • ► July
      • • Eugenio at Heart series
      • • A Lifetime of Excellence
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    • ► May
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      • • Remembering the Spirit of EDSA
      • • Chinese New Year
  • ► 2012
    • ► December
      • • The Hope for Unity: The Winning Entries to the “What Do You Want This Christmas” Lopez Values Stars Facebook Contest
    • ► November
      • • What do you want this Christmas?
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      • • LAA: Setting Ourselves Apart
      • • EDC and Claudio Bravo
      • • OML on Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s Memoir
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      • • In Pursuit of Education and Social Justice
    • ► July
      • • It’s Good to Go Green!
    • ► June
      • • Winners of the Nationalism Essay Contest
      • • Nationalism in the Workplace
      • • Nationalism and the Lopez Group Employee
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      • • Ang Pagiging Makabayan
      • • We now have our own Facebook page!
      • • Back-to-school this June
    • ► May
      • • Ready, Set, Succeed: OML’s Take on Life
    • ► April
      • • It’s More Fun to Choose Philippines
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    • ► December
      • • This Season is the Best Time to Give Thanks
    • ► November
      • • A Whole New World
      • • Giving Voice to Lopez Values
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      • • Getting Ready for the Big One
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      • • Eyes on the Prize
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