September 13, 2016
Blessed with good weather amidst the rainy season, around 800 employees and their family members and friends attended the Lopez Group HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) 10th anniversary at the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on August 13, 2016.
Mehlanie Morada of First Balfour led the participants in the recitation of the Lopez Credo and Values.
First Balfour president and COO Anthony Fernandez, meanwhile, formally welcomed everyone to the event.
During the walk proper, the participants were able to see for themselves the new developments and structures in the FPIP 2 compound. Other walk features offered by the host were a tree-planting activity along the route as well as a huge fresh buko refreshment station tent.
At the finish line, the WTT participants were treated to a hearty brunch and a raffle.
HR Council head Cedie Lopez-Vargas and son
Lopez Group HR Council head Cedie Lopez-Vargas then delivered an inspirational speech. Seventy-seven employees were feted for having perfect attendance in WTT’s Season 9, with ABS-CBN having the most number of awardees anew at 19.
Five companies were recognized for bringing in the most number of participants: ABSCBN, Rockwell, EDC, SKY and First Balfour.
Ten companies received a company Perfect Attendance award: ABS-CBN, Rockwell, EDC, SKY, First Balfour, Adtel, First Philippine Realty Corporation, Asian Eye Institute, FPIP and Lopez Group Foundation Inc.-Lopez Museum.
The milestone event ended with closing remarks from FPIP president Edwin CoSeteng. This was followed by another raffle. (Story/Photos by: Gerbs de Castro)
First Balfour president Anthony Fernandez
FPIP president Edwin CoSeteng
FPIP VP Jun Lizardo
EDC VP Beth Nasol
Atty. Maria Amina Amado and Yiessa Borbon of Lopez Holdings
Emcee Dolly Pasia (wearing cap) with SKYcable’s Rowena Magaling and First Balfour’s Anchel Cruz
EDC nabs a Company Perfect Attendance award
Most Number of Participants (3rd) citation for EDC
The August birthday celebrators