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All in the spirit of building an efficient (EPA) team Page 3

RAYMUNDO DE VERA: Rallying his new team to success Page 5

Team Yellow bags PDI bowling championship Page 12

A quarterly newsletter of the

Philippine Daily Inquirer Inc.

VOL. X N0. 3 OCTOBER 2010

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Joel V. NigosEditor

Chito San Mateo / Mundi OcampoKenneth del Rosario / Vanessa Hidalgo

Annelle Tayao / Kristine Felisse MangunayAdrian De Vera

Staff Writers

Joel S. Paradeza Joel S. Paradeza Joel S. Paradeza Eugene AranetaEditorial Assistant Photographer

Genie LagmanGraphic Artist

Jose Gil PinedaOverall Coordinator

Staff Box

A quarterly newsletter of the Philippine Daily Inquirer Inc.

By Kristine Felisse Mangunay

“990 ang IQ ko.”It’s not that I’m a genius or anything. An IQ of 990 is, after all, way beyond the

absurd. Even the scores of Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton, geniuses in their own right, could be considered within the normal range when compared to those which breach the 200 mark.

Now what more if it’s 990.Unique and catchy, the phrase is Radyo Inquirer’s new advertisement copy. IQ

refers to the radio station’s call letters, and 990, the band location, which happens to be (almost) in the middle of the AM band. Since the station is pretty much a new one, (it began its test broadcast only this year) it needs a good advertising and promotions strategy, like this one, to attract the loyalty of radio listeners.

“This is one of the dreams of our president Paolo Prieto. Even before iniisip na niya ito until finally he had the chance in 2007 I think or 2008 when a station was offered to him, an AM station in Manila. So that’s when it started,” station manager Ciro Songco said.

While Radyo Inquirer, as it is called, is not without competitors in the AM radio industry, the future looks bright for the Inquirer Group of Companies’ broadcast baby.

For one, not even a year has passed since its test broadcast (in August), and yet it already managed to cut into the audience share of some of the older radio stations in the industry.

This Songco attributed to Radyo Inquirer’s good programming (the station offers a mix of news commentaries, showbiz and music programs), and skilled commentators and staff.commentators and staff.

“We have to be very careful in selecting the people, the staff, the main “We have to be very careful in selecting the people, the staff, the main anchors…” he said.

So far, Radyo Inquirer has tapped, among others, hard-hitting Inquirer So far, Radyo Inquirer has tapped, among others, hard-hitting Inquirer columnist Ramon Tulfo, Jay Sonza and Cecille Lardizabal for columnist Ramon Tulfo, Jay Sonza and Cecille Lardizabal for

their news programs. Libre editor in chief Chito dela Vega their news programs. Libre editor in chief Chito dela Vega and Inquirer chief of correspondents Volt Contreras and Inquirer chief of correspondents Volt Contreras will also be on the air.

“We are almost 90 percent complete in our “We are almost 90 percent complete in our programs,” he said, adding that a second batch of programs,” he said, adding that a second batch of

programs will be introduced, programs will be introduced, hopefully, in the first week of hopefully, in the first week of October.

At the rate everything is At the rate everything is going, is it safe to say that Radyo going, is it safe to say that Radyo

Inquirer will soon be on the Inquirer will soon be on the list of the top AM radio list of the top AM radio

stations in Metro Manila?stations in Metro Manila?“We want to be there “We want to be there

and that’s what we’re and that’s what we’re going to fight for. Give going to fight for. Give us a little time,us a little time, and we

will be there,” Songco will be there,” Songco said.

And the target date And the target date for this?for this?

“Asap,” he said. “Asap,” he said.

A new voice in the air(From page 1)

Radyo Inquirer president Paolo

Prieto

The home of Radyo Inquirer, the Media Resources Plaza Building at Mola corner Pasong Tirad Streets, a block away from the PDI Main Offi ce in Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo).

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By Annelle S. Tayao

They walked around blindfolded, fell on their backs and got drenched in water—all in the

spirit of team building.PDI’s editorial production

All in the spirit of building an efficient (EPA) Team

hey walked around blindfolded, fell on their backs and got drenched in water—all in the

spirit of team building.PDI’s editorial production

All in the spirit of building an efficient (EPA) Team

assistants, together with National Editor/EPA supervisor Jun Bandayrel and assistant supervisor Mary Ann Ayos, held their team-building activity on Aug. 7-8 at the eartHaven Eco-Community in San Mateo, Rizal.

The 20 participants were divided

Editorial production assistants with supervisor National Editor Jun Bandayrel (extreme left) and assistant supervisor Mary Ann Ayos (center, in black). (Front row, from left) Emman Cena, Tere Cruz, Sasha Lim Uy, Tash Verayo, Jaymee Gamil, Peps Mangunay, Annelle Tayao, Vanessa Hidalgo, Penny Endozo, Rissa Camongol and Fran Katigbak; (Back) Jun Veloira, Irene Perez, Cris Tamolang, Joel Paradeza, Cake Evangelista, Erika Sauler and Senen Bravo. (Top photos, clockwise) iTeam doing the Teamwork Walk, Irene Perez carefully avoids touching the rope in Spider’s Web, and Peps Mangunay braces herself for the Trust Fall.

into two teams: iTeam and Kickass. Both had their own

unique cheers—one even inspired by a Justin Bieber song—and were tasked to complete a series of challenges. Teams were given corresponding scores at the end of each challenge.at the end of each challenge.

First was the Teamwork Walk, wherein teams did a synchronized walk by strapping on their feet a heavy, wooden plank. Designed to test a group’s coordination, teams had to walk in perfect timing to reach the finish line and return to the starting point to complete the task.

The Trust Fall had some EPAs fall on their backs, blindfolded and hands tied, from a platform around six feet high, while the others waited at the bottom to catch him or her. Blind Man’s Trail, another blindfold challenge, focused on the group’s ability to guide their “disabled” partner through a path with just spoken instructions.

Last two events were the Spider Web (wherein teams, under time pressure, had to pass between gaps of a giant rope web) and Filling the Pail (using a holed palanggana or basin, palanggana or basin, palangganateams had to scoop water out of a drum on one end, pass it along and fill a small bucket at the other end). The tasks tested the EPAs’ sensitivity and work efficiency, respectively.

Team Kickass was the overall champion, having won the Teamwork Walk, Filling the Pail and Spider Web.

“Newbies Sasha Lim Uy and Cake Evange-lista doing the Blind Man’s Trail.”

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What a way to mark its What a way to mark its 15th anniversary.15th anniversary.

Junior Inquirer recently celebrated its Junior Inquirer recently celebrated its 15th year with a contest for children aimed at unleashing their creativity and discovering new talent and a Read-Along Session intended to promote the habit of reading in kids.

First, it launched its anti-smoking campaign with a poster-making contest. With the theme “A smoke-free world,” more than 300 children aged seven to 12 from various schools nationwide along with all JI Club members participated.

was required to be was required to be placed in a placed in a ¼¼-sized illustration -sized illustration

board using any form of media. The winners’ board using any form of media. The winners’ posters from 15 kids were then featured in an posters from 15 kids were then featured in an exhibit at Museo Pambata last Aug. 28.

A Read-Along Session was also held on the same day of the exhibit. The featured reader was the magician Alakim who read the story “Si Daddy at Ang Usok.” The Sophia School Teachers also read a story on the ill-effects of smoking to the bodily organs.

The winners included Nicole R. Gomez, 12, Miriam College Grade School; Wilfed Ang Chan, 9, Ednas School, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and; Ana Jacintha Jimenez, 8, Miriam College Grade School. Other winners were Andrew Brandon L. Ong, 11, Chiang Kai

Shek

Kathleen Alissa D. Jayme, 11, PAREF Woodrose; Raphael Philip M.

Chua, 11, Xavier School; Hannah A. Esteves, 12, Miriam College Grade School; Vren S. Protacio, 9, Sta. Ana, Manila; Ma. Angelica I. Mariano, 11, St. Paul College, Pasig; Maria Isabel B. Ilagan, 12, Parañaque City; Veronica Gayle Tiu Tangcueco, 12, Binondo, Manila; William Joseph E. Buhayo, 12, Elizabeth Seton School; Jamia Mei Tolentino, 12, St. Stephen’s High School; Raymond Xavier R. Mercado, Grade 5, St. Paul College of Bocaue, and; Noelle Garalde, 12, St. Theresa’s College Quezon City.

Inquirer associate editor Abel Ulanday, graphic artist Stephanie Semila, and lawyer Jam Jacob were the judges for the said contest.

The event was sponsored by Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines, Purefoods, Magnolia, National Book Philippines, Purefoods, Magnolia, National Book Store and Inquirer.net. Store and Inquirer.net.

By Vanessa Hidalgo

Each entry Each entry

Shek College; College;

Kathleen Alissa D. Jayme, Kathleen Alissa D. Jayme, 11, PAREF Woodrose; Raphael Philip M. 11, PAREF Woodrose; Raphael Philip M.

Chua, 11, Xavier School; Hannah A. Esteves, 12, Chua, 11, Xavier School; Hannah A. Esteves, 12, Miriam College Grade School; Vren S. Protacio,

By Vanessa Hidalgo

JI celebrates 15th year

JI celebrates 15th year

JI celebrates 15th year

JI celebrates 15th year

with fun activities for kids

with fun activities for kids

with fun activities for kids

‘Junior Inquirer celebrated its 15th anniversary with a

contest for children aimed at unleashing their creativity and

discovering new talent and to promote the habit

of reading in kids’

The winning entries in Junior Inquirer’s poster-making contest with the theme “A Smoke-Free World.”

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By Kristine Felisse Mangunay

What may be existentialist inquiries at best are What may be existentialist inquiries at best are Wonly some of the questions a new face in the Wonly some of the questions a new face in the Wcrowd wishes to answer. Wcrowd wishes to answer. WRaymundo de Vera, or Raymund as he is fondly

called, is the new portfolio and supplements manager, and with barely two months on the job and counting, he has already buried himself in work to answer what for him are three basic questions his team needs responses to: “Where are we? Where do we want to go? How do we get there?”

“Being new and with two newly created groups, the supplements and portfolio team formed last June, I’m guiding the team in the process of understanding,” he said in an e-mail interview.

“With a better appreciation of the strengths, improvement areas, opportunities and threats of our team and our competition, I hope to solicit support for productivity tools, triggers to motivate the team, marketing support to include sales kits to effectively deploy our sales team to the prospects, and reinforcing our supplement editorial team to provide the optimum quantity and superior quality content to match our trailblazing platform.”

The savvy and very technical language the De La Salle University graduate uses gives away his more than 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, Lowe Lintas & Partners and Zenith Optimedia are only some of the companies De Vera has worked for, and with his vast experience as trainer and facilitator of team-building activities and advertising-related events in other organizations, it isn’t any wonder that Raymund has clinched one of the most sensitive jobs in the newspaper company.

“The opportunity to contribute...was a challenge difficult to pass up. Likewise, it’s a great responsibility to be part of an organization that belongs to the media industry, one that has a tremendous impact on the lives of Filipinos,” he said.

Although De Vera is up to his neck with work, the economics and marketing graduate still makes it a point to mingle with his fellow employees. In fact, Raymund graced the bowling tournament opening ceremonies recently and was a witness to what he referred to as “camaraderie” among Inquirer employees.

Events like this and his good relationship with his co-workers, he said, largely facilitate his adjustment to his new surroundings.

What of the bowling results? What did he think of them?

Suffice it to say that I am proud to be in the same department as one of the leading female bowlers, he said.

As to who that is, well, I guess we are going to have to leave it at that.

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By Annelle S. Tayao

A fresh face now sits as PDI’s human resources A fresh face now sits as PDI’s human resources A management head.A management head.A Jose Gil C. Pineda, or Jogi, officially became part of the

company last July 30. Well-immersed in the HR world, Jogi started his career with Globe Telecom. He has also worked with Smart Communications and Accenture. Having built his career in the IT and telecommunications business, Jogi now looks forward to working in a different kind of

Novel ideas

industry.He also hopes to share with the company the experiences

he’s had working in HR for the past 15 years. “[From] HR training and development, to employee and labor relations—(these are the) experiences I bring from the technical industries I have been with,” Jogi says.

Aside from opening a new chapter in his career, Jogi is also enjoying another new chapter in his life—as a husband. Pretty soon, this 38-year-old will be welcoming his first baby.

“My wife is on the way,” he says.

new kid new kid on the blockon the blocknew kid new kid

from a “From HR training and development to employee and labor relations—(these are the) experiences I bring from the technical industries I have been with.”

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EDWIN SACRAMED

Responding well to challengesBy Annelle S. Tayao

While PDI’s business development officers are busy manning their areas of circulation, While PDI’s business development officers are busy manning their areas of circulation, Wthere is one diligent employee who serves as overall supervisor of this tedious Wthere is one diligent employee who serves as overall supervisor of this tedious Woperation: Edwin “Edsac” Sacramed, the head of circulation sales.Woperation: Edwin “Edsac” Sacramed, the head of circulation sales.WEdsac, as he is fondly called by colleagues, joined PDI in April 2006 as newspaper

distribution officer. The following year he was promoted to area manager for circulation. He became sales manager for circulation in 2009.

“I supervise seven BDOs,” said Edsac. “The circulation sales department sees to it that Inquirer and Inquirer Group of Companies products are being delivered completely and on time daily to dealers and subscribers.”

Edsac enjoys the challenges of his job, particularly how it’s different from the other companies he had worked in before. Edsac had a stint as regional sales manager in RFM Group of Companies, national sales manager for Asia-Pacific Canning (Philbest) and associate consultant for a sales and marketing consultancy firm.

“The biggest challenge (in PDI) is to increase its circulation despite the industry’s decline,” he said.

When not busy, Edsac can be found shooting hoops at the company’s basketball tournament. He also plays every Saturday at the PDI bowling tournament.Saturday at the PDI bowling tournament.Saturday

Although the primary objective of the Inquirer’s business Although the primary objective of the Inquirer’s business Adevelopment officers (BDOs) is to ensure that PDI will have Adevelopment officers (BDOs) is to ensure that PDI will have Athe biggest market share in circulation across the archipelago, Athe biggest market share in circulation across the archipelago, Astill it’s the small everyday gestures that make their lives more interesting. For some, it’s the kind smile of a familiar newsboy, for others it’s the beautiful scenery of the countryside and yet for some it’s the interaction with people from all walks of life that they deal with everyday. But whatever the reasons are, these BDOs really know how to have a great time while providing the best kind of service that only Team Inquirer can offer.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

In the hunt for the biggest share

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By Annelle S. Tayao

Some employees have simply found a home in the Inquirer. Take NCR business development officer Renato “Bong” Viray—he’s been with the company for 19 years now.

“I started as nightshift staff, then fieldman, and now BDO,” he says.Bong describes his position as a 24/7 job: By 4 a.m., he is already checking the status of newspaper deliveries.

“I also visit assigned areas to see that copies are sufficient,” he adds. All this, while continually looking for ways to increase PDI’s circulation sales, creating business deals with hotels, schools, etc.

His spare time is reserved for family and staying at home, and an occasional round of basketball or ping-pong.

Despite the many responsibilities his position entails, Bong is happy with his continuing professional growth in PDI.

“(I also enjoy) being part of the many successes PDI went through the past 25 years,” says Bong. He looks forward to this year’s anniversary celebration, wherein he hopes festivities will honor employees who have contributed to the company’s development.

RENATO VIRAY

On hand 24/7

KARL SUMBELING

Warm memories of great friendsBy Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Integrity, camaraderie and respect for others, these are among the numerous things that Inquirer has taught Karl Victor Sumbeling. For the past 13 years, he has enjoyed and relished every single moment that he has shared with this company.

His journey with the Inquirer began when he spotted an ad in the Inquirer classified section for a service engineer. He gave it a try and eventually found himself warming up with not only the company but also with the people around him. “I was just trying my luck. Though I am confident that my skill sets matches with the qualifications for the job,” Karl says.

He eventually climbed to becoming the IT-Engineering Services Head after four years of being “one of the boys.” Though he enjoys living here in Manila, his paternal instinct kicked in when his wife insisted that they return to her hometown in Davao. On top of that, he wanted to look after the health concerns of his son.

“Circulation then just had a major revamp in their department and applied a new setup wherein few positions was created and vacated. One of the vacant position was a business development officer for Mindanao and to be based in Davao City. After undergoing a lot of thinking and consultation from my mentors and close friends, I was convinced and got myself up to take the challenge in a new field which is in sales. I applied for the position and surprisingly I qualified for the job,” he adds.

He notes that his most unforgettable experience includes his friendly banter with his team at the IT department. “The opportunity to interact to each and every employee is a normal part of the day, plus the challenging situations that we encountered from few of them who considers shouting, cursing and threatening as just jokes of the day,” he says.

And in the near future, he dreams of retiring and running his own business bringing along with warm memories of great friends and relationships.

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By Annelle S. Tayao

Lucky is a company that has employees who not only do their jobs but find joy in their work as well. And PDI has found such luck with business development officer Edwin Zulueta.

As BDO for Northern and Central Luzon, Edwin is mostly out on the field, coordinating with PDI’s dealers in his assigned areas. “Our work starts when the copies arrive at the dealers,” says Edwin, meaning early mornings everyday for the Dagupan City-based BDO.

Edwin has been with PDI since August 2006, and has been everything about his job ever since. “If a person doesn’t enjoy his work, then he won’t be able to set his priorities properly,” he says. Previously, he worked in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

The father of two (he has a son who’s in first grade and a 9-month-old daughter) sticks to a daily work plan to efficiently accomplish his tasks. But his work hours are not confined to the usual eight-hours-a-day schedule. “It all depends on what the job demands,” he says. “If I have a meeting with a dealer at a certain time, (I have to attend).”

On his free time, Edwin indulges himself in playing basketball. His favorite NBA team is the Los Angeles Lakers. “(As for) my local favorite… wala eh,” he says.

EDWIN ZULUETA

Up and out early

ERWIN REYES

Tough tasks very workableBy Annelle S. Tayao

The typical working day of a PDI business development officer can be stressful. An early morning start is required so one can monitor the newspaper’s efficient TAn early morning start is required so one can monitor the newspaper’s efficient Tdistribution to subscribers and clients. There’s also the task of coming up with

programs that will enable a strong working relationship with business partners; creating activities and events to maximize sales; and doing trade checks and business reviews with dealers.

These are the responsibilities South Luzon BDO Erwin Reyes, or Win, takes charge of everyday.

“Our job (as BDO) is very demanding, requiring travel to different places and management of all areas,” says Win. “But it is very important to allocate our time and resources to our clients. It (continues to) keep us the No. 1 newspaper in Southern Luzon.”

His area covers Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, the Bicol Region, the islands of Palawan, Mindoro, Marinduque, Masbate and Catanduanes. Win is based in Quezon. It will be his fourth year soon with PDI, having joined the company in December 2006.

To de-stress, Win enjoys exercise, running and biking on weekends. He is also into mountaineering and traveling.

He considers both his co-employees and clients as part of the PDI family. “Helping our business partners, dealers and news vendors is very rewarding experience.” Win says. “We value one another, we are a big family.”

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By Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Barely four months into the job, Gervacio Broñola has already imbibed the essence of being a part of Team Inquirer. “Everything in my mind is all about the newspaper,” Gervy says.

He joined PDI last June 16. But he was already performing his tasks as business development officer in the Visayas region since May of this year. “The main reason attributed to my employment with PDI was the resignation of the business development officer in the Visayas, Rene Langahin, due to health reasons. While I am glad to be a part of the No. 1 broadsheet in the Philippines, I am also saddened of the fate of Rene that it has to end this way. I wished I could have joined PDI for a different reason,” he adds.

One of his most unforgettable memories while working for PDI was when he was traveling alone along an isolated road in Northern Samar. The next day, he found out that the NPA staged an ambush on the same road. He says he felt chills run down his spine and immediately thanked God for protecting him.

“To provide outstanding service to different kinds of accounts and how to handle difficult customers. Newspaper business is not just selling the product but also offering excellent service,” he replied when asked what’s the most important lesson the Inquirer has taught him so far. And for him, seeing the beautiful countryside of the Visayas region is among the perks of the job. He says that it is something that he will never trade for anything else.

And for the future, Gervy only has one thing in mind and that is “to work hard in order not to lose the investors’ money,” he says.

GERVACIO BROÑOLA

Only has the Inquirer in mind

JOSEPH CAGARA

Strong and sturdyBy Vanessa B. Hidalgo

“Dapat matibay dibdib mo dito“Dapat matibay dibdib mo dito“ ,” Dapat matibay dibdib mo dito,” Dapat matibay dibdib mo dito says Joseph Caraga when asked what’s the most important lesson that PDI has taught him so far. “It’s always about being decisive in everything you do,” he adds. And after seven years of being with the Inquirer, truly it has made him strong and sturdy.

“I was a contractual employee with PDI accounting department for three months but I couldn’t be absorbed then as there was no opening for a new position yet,” he says. When his contract expired, he worked for PDI’s sister company—FEP Printing Corp.—and stayed there for two years. He returned to the Inquirer on Oct. 1, 2003 as a regular employee.

His most unforgettable memory was when he was scorned by most employees due to their advances. “Dami nagagalit sa akin“Dami nagagalit sa akin“ because they thought I was the one who recorded even their old advances. Eh pangatlong araw ko pa lang sa Inquirer. Nandoon ako na sabihan na ‘Babarilin ka, papasagasaan ka sa tricycle.’”

Being a business development officer for the Circulation Department covering Bulacan, North Quezon City, Manila and Camanava area has helped him do better with his craft.

“The opportunity to grow professionally is always there. Everyday is a learning experience,” he adds.

“I just want to provide a better future for my family. Because whatever you do, at the end of the day it’s always about your family,” he answered when ask about his plans for the future.

And if he’s not busy interacting with different types of people, he’s into plastic modeling. “I make military weapons plastic models most especially aircraft carriers,” he says.

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New Hires:

NAME POSITION/DEPARTMENT

1. Sarah Shayne D. Lim Uy Editorial Production Assistant/ Editorial Systems

2. Francesca Bianca V. Kasilag Corporate Affairs Assistant/ Corporate Affairs Department

3. Jose Gil C. Pineda HR Management Services Head/ HR and Administration

4. Cora Ana Karenina B. Evangelista Editorial Production Assistant/

Editorial Systems

5. Genaro Blair O. Marquez Business Development Head/ Sales and Marketing

6. Florianne C. Camacho Collector/ Collection and Billing Services Department

What’s new, who’s new

By Kristine Felisse Mangunay

The Associated Broadcasting Co. managed by businessman Manny V. managed by businessman Manny V. Pangilinan has recently finalized its Pangilinan has recently finalized its purchase of Philippine Daily Inquirer purchase of Philippine Daily Inquirer shares giving the company a 10-shares giving the company a 10-percent stake in the country’s percent stake in the country’s No. 1 newspaper.

The stake entitles ABC The stake entitles ABC to one seat of the nine of PDI’s board of directors.

“While ABC will have no involvement in the operations of the news organization, we are confident that our new partners will be equally steadfast stewards of the editorial independence and editorial independence and proven business model that proven business model that the Inquirer is known for,” said said PDI in a statement released in PDI in a statement released in August.

The shares represented The shares represented

ABC 5 buys into PDI

7. Raymundo C. De Vera Portfolio and Supplements Manager/ Advertising

8. Adrian J. De Vera Sales Assistant/ Advertising

9. Marlet D. Salazar Special Projects Writer/ AdvertisingMovements

NAME FROM

1. Alcuin V. Papa Reporter 1 to Reporter 22. Dewey Joseph G. Yap Reporter 1 to Reporter 23. Christian V. Esguerra Reporter 2 to Reporter 3

NAME POSITION/DEPARTMENT

the equity of the Ben Pangilinan and Pat Garcia families in the newspaper organization. The Pangilinan-run ABC

owns broadcast station ABC-5 among other media outfits.

ILLUSTRATION BY ALBERT RODRIGUEZ

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By Joel V. Nigos

Team Yellow clobbered Team Sky Blue, 1042-984 pinfalls, in the rubber match game to capture this year’s overall title of the PDI Inter-Color Bowling Tournament held last Oct. 23 at the AMF-Puyat Bowling Lanes, Makati Cinema Square.

Earlier, Team Yellow upset the favored Team Green, 1020-996 pinfalls, to advance to the winner take-all fi nals. Th e other pre-fi nals match was between Team Sky Blue and Team Orange in which the former won handily, 981-891.

In the Level B competitions, Team Violet edged the higher-ranked Team Blue to bag the championship trophy. Team Red prevailed over Team Fuchsia (IPI) to emerge 2nd runner-up. Team

PDI INTER-COLOR BOWLING

Team Yellow outplays Team Sky Blue, captures title

Team Yellow led by Ricky Rabanal and Babes Good is this year’s PDI bowling overall champion

Team Sky Blue, first runner-up

Team Green, 2nd runner=up

Team Orange, 3rd runner-up

Top 10 male bowlers

Top 10 female bowlers

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Fuchsia (IPI) was 3rd runner-up.Team Green bagged both the highest team single

and highest team single with handicap awards with 975 and 1,111 pinfalls, respectively. Team Yellow won the highest team triple trophy with 2,621 pinfalls while Team Sky Blue went home with the highest team triple with handicap award with 3,055 pinfalls.

Gary Libby captured his 5th MVP for men while Belinda Good bagged her 8th straight. Th e two have dominated the honors since the staging of the tournament in 2003.

Libby also swept all the individual awards for men—highest single (236 pinfalls), highest single with handicap (256 pinfalls), highest triple (585), and highest triple with handicap (645).

Beth Andres won both the highest single (173) and highest single with handicap (198) for the females. Good won the highest double (327) while Adela Mendoza won the highest double female with handicap (383).

Th e top 10 male bowlers (in order of ranking) were Libby, Cio Francisco, Bobby Cristuta, Jun Engracia, Cipriano Frias, Agoy Andrade, Ely Fugaban, Allan Mortel, Ernie Sambo and Genie Lagman.

Th e top 10 outstanding female bowler’s list included (in order of ranking) Good, Andres, Mendoza, Eve Bacani, Sonia Whitaker, Eden Baysic, Ning Lalicon, Lita Pascual, Josie Buno and Glaiza Alvarez.

PDI chair Marixi Prieto and AVP-HR and Admin Rolando Suarez awarded the trophies, medals and cash prizes to the winners immediately after the games.

“Th is is the fi rst time that we have an activity in which sister companies participated. From now on, we should no longer distinguish ourselves as from the broadsheet, online, radio or magazine but only from Inquirer. We should now be one big happy family,” she said.

“This is the first time that we have an

activity where PDI sister companies

participated. From now on, we should

no longer distinguish ourselves as from the

broadsheet, online, radio or magazine but only from Inquirer. We should now be one big

happy family”

AVP-HR and Admin Rolly Suarez with male MVP Gary Libby

PDI chair Marixi Prieto and female MVP Babes Good

Team Violet, Level B champion

Team Blue, Level B 1st runner-up

Team Red, Level B 2nd runner-up

Team Fuchsia (IPI), Level B 3rd runner-upTeam from Hinge Inquirer

PHOTOS BY GERRY JANO AND EDWIN BACASMAS