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FPH taps Yupangco as new SVP

Published on Thursday, 13 February 2025 - HR Updates | Hits:2216

The board of directors of First Philippine Holdings Corporation on Feb. 6, 2025 approved the appointment of Martin Yupangco as senior vice president of the company. Yupangco was founder and managing director of Optima Strategies Limited, an international advisory firm, and Investor Resources Counselors Pte. Ltd., a partner for hedge

ABS-CBN board appoints Santos-Concio as director

Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 - HR Updates | Hits:4382

Abs-cbn Corporation has appointed former ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio to its board of directors.

Tan returns to ABS-CBN; Hernandez named compliance officer of FPH

Published on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 - HR Updates | Hits:6294

During its regular meeting on Aug. 31, 2023, the board of directors of ABS-CBN Corporation approved the appointment of Ricardo Tan Jr. as the group financial officer of ABS-CBN. Tan has agreed to be reengaged by ABS-CBN so that he can continue to support the Group’s vision to become a

Imperial is new IBSI president

Published on Monday, 18 September 2023 - HR Updates | Hits:7231

Ernie Imperial has been appointed president of Infopro Business Solutions Inc. (IBSI) effective Sept. 1, 2023.

FPH promotes Hernandez to VP

Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 - HR Updates | Hits:8608

The board of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) at its meeting on July 7 approved the appointment of Rachel Hernandez as vice president (VP), assistant corporate secretary and assistant compliance officer of the company.

Gazmen to head ABS-CBN Films as Lamasan retires

Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 - HR Updates | Hits:10450

The board of directors of ABS-CBN Corporation has appointed Kriz Anthony Gazmen as head of ABS-CBN Films effective May 1, 2022. He succeeded Olivia Lamasan who will continue to serve as a consultant of the company known for its film brands Star Cinema and Black Sheep Productions.

Tayag appointed VP at First Gen

Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 - HR Updates | Hits:12742

Annalyn Tayag was appointed vice president of First Gen Corporation on March 18, 2022. Tayag joined First Gen in 2016 as head of Commercial-LNG. She holds a juris doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Santo Tomas.

New VPs for FPH, First Gen

Published on Wednesday, 09 March 2022 - HR Updates | Hits:19292

The board of directors approved on March 3, 2022 the appointment of Karen Chung as vice president (VP) of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH).

Comptrollers’ Circle leads the way to ‘next normal’

Published on Saturday, 18 December 2021 - Business Excellence | Hits:20263

More than 200 professionals across the Lopez Group joined the 2021 accounting and tax updates and general assembly organized by the Comptrollers’ Circle on Dec. 2, 2021.

New appointments at ABS-CBN, First Gen

Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 - HR Updates | Hits:12876

ABS-CBN Corporation recently appointed Maria Luisa Alcaneses as data privacy officer (DPO), while First Gen Corporation added Ariel Villaseñor as vice president.

First Balfour holds first digital leadcon

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 - HR Updates | Hits:11812

Over 70 First Balfour leaders attended the first ever digital leaders conference (leadcon) in the comfort of their own homes on April 30, 2020.

ABS-CBN statement on the passing of Group CFO Rolando P. Valdueza

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 - HR Updates | Hits:12142

IT is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kapamilya Rolando P. Valdueza, the Group chief financial officer of ABSCBN Corporation.

Past and present members come together for group’s milestone anniversary

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 - HR Updates | Hits:13651

The Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and annual general assembly with the theme “Two Decades of Commitment to Professional Excellence.”

Top int’l award goes to Asian Eye specialist

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:11518

ASIAN Eye Institute cornea and refractive service director and glaucoma specialist Dr. Robert Ang received the Presidential Recognition Award at the annual meeting of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) in San Francisco, California on October 11, 2019.

Dado Banatao’s PhilDev accelerating PeoplePods growth: How to access more resources

Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 - Lopez Values | Hits:2921

The pioneering entrepreneurial spirit entails not only thinking of creative ways to leverage a department’s existing assets, but also being opportunistic in gathering more resources/expertise and building networks and brand identity to access future resources.

ABS-CBN nets seven trophies in Quill Awards

Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:12723

ABS-CBN bagged seven awards at the 17th Philippine Quill Awards for its communication campaigns and projects that centered on public service, customer experience and employee engagement.

My experience of Smart & Sustainable Cities in ASEAN

Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:13754

I represented the Philippines at a leadership program on Smart & Sustainable Cities that brought me to Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam.

KidZania Manila celebrates ‘FUNtastic at 4’ anniversary

Published on Friday, 09 August 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:13345

KidZania Manila welcomes kids and their families to its fourth 4th “FUNtastic funniversary” this August with an exciting selection of activities and special offers in the “FUNtastic at 4” monthlong celebration.

Vidanes honored with NewPH award for women leadership

Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:12369

ABS-CBN chief operating officer of Broadcast Cory Vidanes was recognized for her contributions and achievements in the media industry and for being “the epitome of true women leadership” at the 2019 MEGA #NewPH Awards. In her acceptance speech, Vidanes paid tribute to the Filipinos, the source of inspiration for the people

ABS-CBN recognized as outstanding employer at Employer Brand Awards

Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:14581

ABS-CBN was recognized once again as a preferred organization to work for in the Philippines at the recent Philippine Best Employer Brand Awards.

Partnerships are key to scaling impact

Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 - Lopez Values | Hits:3673

During my MBA at INSEAD in 2017, I learned that collaboration among individuals can produce more results than the sum of the parts of individual contributions. In the business world, this means that no organization can enact large-scale sustainable change alone.

ABS-CBN digital campaigns bag 3 Stevie Awards

Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:13946

ABS-CBN bagged three honors at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for its innovative digital campaigns, making it the only Philippine TV network to win at this year’s awards program.

Cross these activities off your ‘#kidulting’ bucket list!

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:13549

Take a much-needed breather and unplug from “adulting” as KidZania Manila opens its doors for the most awaited “Back to KidZ” event on May 17, 6 p.m.

‘IslaFest’ is a one-of-a-kind Filipino-Japanese fusion event

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:12262

This June, enjoy the best of two cultures as TFC and the Philippine Expo Organizing Committee bring the first Filipino-Japanese fusion festival, “IslaFest,” happening at Tokyo’s Ueno Park on June 14 to 16.

LAA Roadshow, Winners’ Summit showcase ‘best of the best’ of the Lopez Group; LAA 2019 launched

Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:12104

Lopez Group kapamilya representing 15 companies joined the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) 2019 Roadshow and Winners’ Summit held at the Rockwell Business Center on March 27.

First Balfour Toastmasters Club now officially chartered

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:13589

Effective leadership starts with effective communication. First Balfour understands that being able to deliver presentations confidently is key in effective leadership. With this thrust, the training methods of Toastmasters International were integrated into First Balfour’s Leap, Lead, Coach leadership and management development program.

ABS-CBN execs represent PH in NY Festivals Grand Jury

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:14396

ABS-CBN’s Ging Reyes and Robert Labayen are taking on new roles in the New York Festivals (NYF) Television & Film Competition as members of the 2019 Grand Jury.

Bonding and learning at the general assembly

Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 - HR Updates | Hits:12924

The Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle celebrated its 19th anniversary and held its annual general assembly at ABS-CBN’s ELJ Communications Center in December 2018.

Agility deconstructed at Learning Synergy Summit

Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:14787

The 2018 Lopez Learning Synergy Summit organized by the Lopez Group HR Council lived up to its “learning” name and packed the entire day with eye-opening sessions revolving around its theme, “Sustaining a Culture of Agility.”

‘Wansapanataym,’ ‘Team YeY’ win at Sinebata 2018

Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 - Business Excellence | Hits:16188

ABS-CBN was recognized for producing quality, valueoriented shows for children and their families as “Wansapanataym” and “Team YeY” won at the Sinebata 2018 awards for value-laden and educational programs for children, officially making it to the list of entries set to represent the Philippines at the Southeast Asian Video Festival

Comptrollers’ Circle conducts seminar on accounting updates, gears up for general assembly

Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:11835

For over 19 years now, the Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle has held its regular annual conference on accounting, taxation and regulatory updates. The event, held at the Rockwell Business Center in Ortigas on October 11, was attended by more than 180 members.

LAA’s ‘lucky 10’

Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:14452

Ten teams came away with victories when the Lopez Group celebrated exceptional achievements at the awarding ceremonies of the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) 2018 on October 10.

‘‘Di Ka Pasisiil’ wins PH’s 1st Gold Dolphin in Cannes

Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:13643

ABS-CBN made history when it won the Philippines’ first Gold Dolphin award at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in France for the documentary “‘Di Ka Pasisiil” on the Marawi siege.

16 semifinalists emerge on LAA’s 16th year

Published on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 - Business Excellence | Hits:16104

After the first round of rigorous assessment of the nominations to the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) 2018 by the different screening committees for every category, 16 semifinalists have emerged from the 34 nominations across the six categories of the LAA.

Exhibitors showcase all-new lines at 2nd ArteFino fair

Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:15041

ArteFino returns to 8 Rockwell on August 30-September 2, 2018, redefining the much sought-out craft fair that launches the holiday buying season.

ABS-CBN’s Uy-Casipit represents PH in Media Innovation Forum

Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:16412

Elaine Uy-Casipit, OIChead of digital media division at ABS-CBN, served as a panelist in Singapore’s Media Innovation Forum, sharing her expertise on the video streaming landscape and the future of the video industry in the Philippines.

KidZania receives 2nd certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor

Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:13746

Kidzania Manila, together with 14 other KidZania metropolises around the world, recently received the 2018 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

‘Seven Sundays’ wins Asia-Pacific Tambuli Cinema for Good plum

Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:15802

Star Cinema’s “Seven Sundays” was recognized for depicting the Filipino family values of understanding, forgiving, respect, unity and love at the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Tambuli Awards.

MAGBU celebrates workplace safety day

Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:14740

Energy Development Corporation-Mount Apo Geothermal Business Unit (MAGBU) recently observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

ELJ CMA now an independent senior high school

Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:20978

The Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School (ELJ CMA SHS) formally opened its doors as a fullfledged public senior high school recently, giving opportunities to Filipino students who aspire to be journalists, filmmakers and media practitioners.

SKY’s Iceland promo winner shares experience

Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:14480

Carlo Silva never thought that watching TV could lead to the adventure of a lifetime, until he won the “SKY Life: Iceland Escape” promo conducted on January 22-February 9, 2018.

LCC Talks 1: Synergizing efforts at delivering CSR project gains

Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:15010

Seventeen members of the Lopez Group Corporate Social Responsibility Council (LCC) met at the Rockwell Business Center on March 21 for their regular semestral meeting and sharing session.

SKY transforms, fights on as it holds its employees day

Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:15091

The SKY Employees Day is one day in the year when employees get together to play games, have fun and further strengthen their teamwork and camaraderie.

KidZania Manila celebrates with lucky one-millionth visitor

Published on Friday, 13 April 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:16863

KidZania Manila recently welcomed its onemillionth visitor and surprised him with amazing prizes to celebrate the play city’s latest milestone.

De Jesus named COO of ABS-CBN Global

Published on Friday, 13 April 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:15263

Olivia de Jesus has been appointed as the new COO of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., which oversees all international subsidiaries of ABSCBN and manages its global flagship brand TFC.

ABS-CBN makes new appointments

Published on Friday, 13 April 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:14474

ABS-CBN Global has named Jun del Rosario as the new managing director for North and Latin America region and Raymund Abog as country manager for Canada.

ABS-CBN’s Borlongan named Young Market Master awardee

Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 - HR Updates | Hits:16498

ABS-CBN Digital Creative Content head Sierra Kris Borlongan was named one of this year’s Young Market Master awardees by training and consultancy company Mansmith and Fielders Inc. at its 13th Young Market Master Awards (YMMA) held recently.

Comptrollers' Circle gears up for Q4 activities

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 - Business Excellence | Hits:19778

The Comptrollers’ Circle recently participated in the annual Accountancy Week celebration spearheaded by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Sotto wins trip to Hokkaido in SKY promo

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 - HR Updates | Hits:20449

Katrina Ann Sotto of ABS-CBN was named the winner of a vacation trip for two to Hokkaido, Japan in SKY’s “Go Hokkaido” raffle promo.

EDC taps personnel to conduct safety training

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 - HR Updates | Hits:18678

The Health, Environment and Safety Group (HESG) of Energy Development Corporation (EDC) recently conducted a three-day safety training for Geosciences and Reservoir Engineering Group (GREG) personnel at One Corporate Centre in Pasig.

The enduring legacy of Roby M. Lopez

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 - HR Council | Hits:4953

At the Lopez Museum and Library going through photographs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, trying to identify friends and family, and chatting in between about our memories of many years ago, Margot Fragante, Zeny Tañada and I go back to the ‘60s and the subject of how we remember Roby

LAA 2017: 15 years of celebrating excellence

Published on Wednesday, 04 October 2017 - Business Excellence | Hits:19719

This year’s formal awarding ceremonies for the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) have been set at ABS-CBN’s Studio 10 on October 18, 2017. The theme “Scaling Up Through Excellence and Innovation” has been chosen for the event which marks the 15th year of the annual competitions.

LGFI toolkit session focuses on SDGs

Published on Wednesday, 04 October 2017 - HR Updates | Hits:22236

“Leave no one behind” was the message that resonated with the participants of the Lopez Group toolkit session as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were discussed by speakers from the United Nations Development Programme, the National Economic Development Authority and the First Philippine Holdings Sustainability team.

First Balfour nets IiP Silver

Published on Wednesday, 04 October 2017 - HR Updates | Hits:18098

First Balfour takes investment in people to an even higher level as it achieved the Investors in People (IiP) Silver accreditation during an awarding ceremony held at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City on September 15. Awarded with the IiP standard accreditation in April 2010 and the IiP Bronze in 2013, First

HRs ‘reimagine learning’

Published on Wednesday, 04 October 2017 - HR Council | Hits:2770

The Lopez Group HR Council held its quarterly HR Insights learning session, themed “The Future of Leadership Development in the Digital Age,” on August 24.

Checkout+: The simplest and personalized way to send EGCs

Published on Thursday, 07 September 2017 - HR Council | Hits:2242

The gift card has become so popular and entrenched as a go-to gift for holidays and special occasions. Moreover, this growing preference by the consumer market for physical gift cards is accompanied by a rise in the popularity of digital/electronic gift cards or EGCs.

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