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Maritess Lopez: Carrying the torch for underprivileged youth

Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 10:39 | Hits: 9152
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Maritess LopezMaritess LopezPhil-Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. (PAAFI) chairman Maritess Lopez (MTL) got involved with the foundation after its former chairman, Presentacion L. Psinakis (PLP), passed away in 2017.

“I realized that Roby (the late Roberto M. Lopez or RML) was the one who started (PAAFI) with Lisa Yuchengco a long time ago, and he was so keen about it. And then Manang Presy (PLP) took over but when she died, we were all thinking, ‘Now, who will take her place?,’” recalled MTL.

For Roby

Believing she could help somehow, MTL took on the challenge, “after all, it was for Roby.” RML was very close to her heart because her husband, Lopez Group chairman Manuel M. Lopez (MML), and RML, were the two youngest children of the late Eugenio H. Lopez Sr., who founded the modern-day Lopez Group of companies. Being the youngest sons gave them a special bond that MTL witnessed, as well as shared. “He (RML) was doing something good, helping so many. Somebody had to carry on what Roby started, and I will do my best for as long as I can,” said MTL.

Off to school

Despite having health issues in the last year, MTL had dutifully attended to her work at PAAFI, signing solicitation letters to individuals and corporations, as well as providing her own funds to help scholars stay “off the streets” and go “off to school.” She would mention PAAFI to her circle of friends and would personally collect their donations to help underprivileged students under the foundation’s care.

“Now that I am in this condition, with low immunity, I can’t really go out. The doctors won’t allow me. So other than meet with the board (of trustees), I can only help with some fundraising,” she said.

Support

Celebrating 55 years of marriage this June, MTL realizes she has never been involved in any capacity with the Lopez Group until the PAAFI assignment came.

“I have really been just a support for him (MML). I am there for him. Any time he needs me, I am there,” she said, recalling how when MML was still with Meralco, she would every so often find herself packing relief goods for typhoon victims in the Meralco franchise area. She also joined him during his posting as ambassador in Tokyo, attending to all the obligations of a diplomat’s spouse.

Joining PAAFI is a further manifestation of this support, of being there wherever she is needed. “My schedule really depends on him (MML). If he says I need to go to this lunch or dinner or some other event, I will be there.”

Simple get-togethers

With her four children having their own families, and four of eight grandchildren living or studying overseas, MTL likes to set aside time for simple get-togethers with friends and shopping in flea markets with them and just taking it slow, while at the same time supporting PAAFI and other charities.

Her message to Lopez Group members: “Please remember PAAFI. We need your help badly to continue what we are doing, which is helping over a thousand students cope with school expenses.”

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:390

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:401

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:361

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:431

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:380

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3982

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4299

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:1026

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:955

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1117

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:796

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:825

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:617

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:802

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1290

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1302

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1615

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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Bayan Academy Calendar

BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training courses this month:

June 18-19: Market Research

June 25-26: Human Resource Management For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan Academy reserves the right to change course dates.

 

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