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Certifications:ISO 9001:2008 issued by TUV SUD Asia Pacific Ltd. TUV SUD Group Certificate

Registration No. TUV 100 05 0519

Certificate of Conformity CE 0036National Board NB & R

ASME S Certificate # 36411ASME U Certificate # 36412PEZA Registration No. 08-40

IN THIS ISSUE:Special Issue 2010

Licenses:Certificate No. 74-370Export Producer of Oil

Exploration Equipment

Certificate No. 76-33Service Exporter of

Engineering andConstruction

Philippine Contractor’s License No. 107

Category “AAA”

2 The President Writes

6 Prepare your Own Storm Survival Kit

7 Orientation of New Employees (O.N.E)

10 AG&P hosts Mini Olympics

12 Tips from the Biggest Loser

13 Reflexology Offers Wellness

17 Outstanding Welders

19 AG&P awarded as Most Outstanding Blood Donor

20 AG&P joins Arbor Day Celebration

ATLANTIC, GULF & PACIFIC COMPANY OF MANILA, INC.San Roque, Bauan, Batangas Philippines • Tel. No.: 043 727 1249 • Fax No.: 043 727 2144 • Website: www.agp.ph

We are committed to effective communication with our clients and employees

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AGP Philippines Holdings I Ltd. now owns 98.19% shares in AG&P

AGP Philippines H o l d i n g s

I Ltd. (AGPPHI) bought 98.19% shareholdings in Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. (AG&P) from

DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMCI), a holding firm consolidating the construction businesses and other related interests of the Consuji family. The concerned parties formalized the acquisition through a signing ceremony held last December 22, 2010 at DMCI Holdings, Inc. Dacon Building, Makati City.Mr. Joseph Sigelman, the co-founder and co-CEO of PetroTiger Ltd., the

largest Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company in South America, formed this consortium of local and foreign investors and led the acquisition of DMCI’s share in AG&P. This new ownership structure shall continue to boost AG&P’s market value and capability in the construction industry.The group of investors includes Kuwait China Investment Company (KCIC), a listed investment company based in Kuwait, Mr. Edgardo Reyes, Chairman of South China Resources, Inc., a Filipino company with vast experience in oil and gas exploration, development, and production, Mr. Knut Hammardkjolf, co-founder and co-CEO of

Mr. Joseph Sigelman

“Messrs. Joseph Sigelman and Isidro Consuji formalize turn over through the signing ceremony.”

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Let us all join hands in welcoming AGP PHILIPPINES HOLDINGS I, INC.., the new owners which acquired the entire shareholdings of DMCI in AG&P.

This company was formed by a syndicate of investors led by Mr. Joseph Sigelman, the co-founder and co-CEO of PetroTiger Ltd., the largest Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in South America with vast experience in the fields of heavy crude and complex gas.

The syndicate of investors includes mainly the following: Kuwait China Investment Company (KCIC), Edgardo Reyes, Knut Hammardkjolf, and Augusto Gan.

These investors plan to provide and further add significant strategic value to AG&P with the intention of substantially growing the business, more particularly its market reach and operational capabilities.

We are very excited about our new ownership structure as it will allow us to further strengthen our already strong infrastructure and management team. We will become even better partners for our clients and other stakeholders.

We have planned for an aggressive investment schedule that will see us with state-of-the-art equipment and capabilities. With strong shareholders support and a robust market, we expect a long term profitability and viability of AG&P.

Angelito D. BermudoPresident & CEO


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(L-R) Guillermo Luchangco, Jaime Blanco, Perry Pe, Joseph Sigelman, Isidro Consuji, Cesar

Buenaventura, Angelito Bermudo, Francisco Climent

PetroTiger, Ltd., and Mr. Augusto Gan, a Filipino investment banker.“We are very excited about our new ownership structure as it will allow us to further strengthen our already strong infrastructure and management team,” said AG&P President and CEO Angelito D. Bermudo who was present during the signing ceremony to represent AG&P along with AG&P Chairman of the Board Cesar A. Buenaventura.Messrs. Joseph Sigelman, Perry Pe, Jaime Blanco, and Francisco Climent represented AGPPHI during the signing ceremony, whereas Mr. Isidro Consuji stood for DMCI. Mr. Guillermo Luchangco of Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines, the financial advisor to AGPPHI, also graced the occasion. “With strong shareholders support and a robust market, we expect a long term profitability and viability of AG&P,” Mr. Bermudo ended his statement.

AGP Philippines Holdings I Ltd. now owns 98.19% shares in AG&P

BPWRM Project targets Completion by 2011 Second Quarter

The BP Whiting Refinery Modularization (BPWRM) Project has been achieving great citation for the efforts of the project team headed by its Project Manager, Mr. Reynaldo

Fider, with the untiring support of its Construction Managers, Mr. Chito Adviento, Mr. Vic Arao Arao, Mr. Raul Jael, Mr. Armando de Guzman, and Mr. Ramil Arguelles, and the skilled workers hired for the realization of this project. The Module Fabrication Assembly for the operation Canadian Crude Coker Project of BP Whiting Refinery was awarded to AG&P by BP Products North America Inc. on November 10, 2008. BP, on the other hand, has contracted Foster Wheeler USA Corp. as the agent in negotiation, implementation, and enforcement of this project. The BPWRM Project is composed of 59 module structures, which shall be fabricated, assembled, packaged, and delivered

for transport, 12 heater radiant sections, and 20 dressed vessels. Meanwhile, the Coker Project was started last October 15, 2009 with Erection on structural for Module 2B01 (1 panel). Piping erection began last December 11, 2009 on 2B01, and with Equipment on March 24, 2010 for Module HA01.Seven (7) project shipments were completed from June to October 2010, finishing a total of 57 out of 90 modules shipped for this year. The rest of the shipments, Shipments 8 to 11, are expected to be accomplished by the end of 1st and 2nd quarter of 2011.As of August 17, 2010, this project has already achieved its Five Million Safe Work Hours which attests to AG&P’s outstanding commitment to safety excellence.“The teamwork and continued focus on safety exhibited by the team is encouraging and is a great representation of our core values,” Mr. Robert Manach, FW-Houston Project Manager mentioned in his congratulatory email. He regarded this safety achievement as a “Stellar Accomplishment” since this is considered to be a major milestone for this project.AG&P Senior Management Team’s full support, the tireless effort of AG&P Project Team, the continuous assistance of all groups including the subcontractors (ACIP, SPSI, ASSISTCO, ARKAY, HPCI, ALE Heavylift), and the keen guidance and help from the Foster Wheeler and BP Construction Management team serve as the key factors in achieving the successful and safe load out of the modules.

Mr. Angelito Bermundo Mr. Cesar Buenaventura

Mr. Perry Pe

Mr. Francisco ClimentMr. Jaime Blanco

Mr. Guillermo Lunchangco



VESSEL JE02

MODULE AC02

VESSEL GE03

VESSEL NE04

5 Million Safe Work Hours Awarding held at El Torro Restaurant with BP/FW Expats

MODULE BA01

VESSEL PE01

VESSEL QE03

VESSEL JE01

BPWRM PROJECT



AG&P successfully finished the supply and fabrication of Steel Lining/Penstocks for the Ambuklao & Binga Rehabilitation project last November 18, 2010, 10 days ahead of schedule.

McConnell Dowell Philippines Inc. awarded the project to AG&P on August 11, 2010. The project included the procurement of pressure vessel grade materials to ASTM A516 and fabrication of penstock liners inclusive of elbows and transition pieces of varying diameter in accordance with the requirements of ASME VIII & IX, NDT, and sandblasting & painting.

Though the client issued additional work and variation orders, the Project Management Team led by Project Manager Modesta R. Calinao delivered the 250 tonne package earlier than the scheduled November 29. The team worked in double shifts and used Heavy Forming, Honiron Annex, and Main Fabrication Shops to meet the revised schedule. The quality of work completed, with no major problems encountered, also contributed to the success of this project.

Adrian Bowskill, Project Manager, and Bruno Tirrizzi, Construction Manager of McConnel Dowell Philippines Inc. recognized AG&P’s excellent and professional completion of the project. “It is a credit to the entire AG&P team to have completed this supply package so quickly and with such professionalism,” Bowskill and Tirrizzi remarked.

Members of the AG&P Senior Management Team also expressed their gratitude for this successful project. VP for Commercial and Yard Systems & Controls Winefreda O. Madarang described this project as a “small project, yet source of a huge sense of pride.”

President and CEO Angelito D. Bermudo also congratulated the Project Management Team. “In the future, I want to see more women-led projects,” he said.

AG&P completes Steel Fabrication Works for Ambuklao & Binga Rehabilitation Project

Penstocks

Elbows

Cans loaded to trucks for final delivery to Ambuklao

Elbow sections loaded to truck for delivery to Ambuklao

Ambuklao Project Management Team



Safety Tips CornerBy: Efren V. DomingoFormer HSES Manager Prepare your Own

Storm Survival KitIt is indeed the time of the year when

rains and storms become an ordinary part of the day or night. Torn boulevards, ruptured bridges, and destroyed houses turn to be a common sight. In times like this, preparedness somehow eases, if not totally avoids, the raging winds and violent storms. Having a storm survival kit doesn’t sound too exaggerated when lives, as against the ferocious whip of fate, are at stake. When rescue teams or any emergency help fail to reach you at your area, a survival kit may become your savior during those trying times. Listed below are the MUST-HAVES in your storm survival kit.

Bottled water. Bring enough clean drinking water to last you and your family for at least three days. People can survive without food, but not without water.

Food. Don’t stock up on salty food items as these will require you to drink more water. Look for food that can be eaten with minimal preparation or without having to cook them.

First aid kit. This should contain the following, Band-Aids, alcohol, antibiotics, antacids, anti-allergy meds, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and other prescription drugs that you may need.

A Swiss Army knife. This is a handy tool for anyone who’s not in the comfort of his home. With this, you don’t have to bring a separate knife, can opener, bottle opener, screwdriver, and a pair of scissors.

Clothes. Getting wet in the rain will require you to change your clothes or else you’ll get sick. Make it a point to bring thermal wear, including socks, to keep you warm during the storm.

Flashlight and batteries. This will help you get around during the night, especially since the powers out. Try bringing candles and waterproof matches too, just in case you run out of batteries.

Toiletries. This is particularly important for women and children. Aside from the usual soap, toothpaste and tissue paper, bring a lot of sanitary napkins and diapers.

Umbrella. If you’re stuck in your rooftop or any open ground, this will shield you from the rain.

A good harvest of workers was recognized “ON THE SPOT” by Paul Baylot, FW-HSSE Manager for wearing complete PPE’s complying with the 100% FALL PROTECTION POLICY WHILE WORKING AT HEIGHTS. Each of them received Cell phone load card worth Php300.00 and “GET SMART” stickers. Witnessed by AG&P HSES MANAGER - Efren V. Domingo & Safety Engrs. - Enrico Magadia & Ulyses Dapul.

CATCHING PEOPLE DOING THINGS RIGHT

“HSES is everybody’s responsibility. Let’s continue to

care (malasakit) for one another and save lives and properties.”

Fully-charged mobile phone. It’s a very useful tool in asking for help from the media and the authorities, although network problems are expected during typhoons.

Whistle. This is effective in calling attention to yourself, making it easier for rescuers to find you. If you don’t have one, just bring anything that can create a lot of noise.

Battery-powered radio. Listening to the news will give you updates about the rescue operations, and will help you find safe ground. Make sure that you bring a lot of batteries, though.

Cash. You’ll never know when you’ll get access to a commercial establishment, so it’s best to keep a few bucks with you.

Re f e re n ce : ht t p : / / w w w. a b s - c b n n e w s. co m /lifestyle/07/14/10/prepare-your-own-storm-survival-kit



Training & Development CornerBy: Ma. Astrud J. ArboledaFormer Training & Development Manager AG&P O.N.E:

Orientation of New Employees

I have always advocated for the phrase that states “Things are not always what they seem.” In any circumstance this euphemism is true. Let us put this in the corporate context. AG&P Management together with the HR Team headed by Christopher Cabildo, HR Head has launched AG&P ONE (Orientation for New Employees). This endeavor aims to properly orient and equip the newly hired employees of the company in all the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies of the company. ONE (Orientation for New Employees) is one of the improvements that HR Dept has adopted to pave the way for excellence in employee services. ONE has certified AG&P facilitators who went through a thorough training and motivation to be able to impart the modules they have designed in their respective departments. It is the belief of these facilitators that it is one thing to know your subject matter and another thing to deliver and convey the message that would be understood by the audience. It is stated in AG&P Quality Policy that the company aims “To promote the development of their greatest resource, their people, by providing the opportunity and appropriate training to enhance individual professional talents and skills; recognizing and rewarding meritorious achievements; and treating them with fairness and dignity.” In line with this, the Management supports ONE, embracing its objective with utmost regard. Congratulations to those who have one way or the other helped out in this endeavor. Keep up the good work and more power!

PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS

Previous orientations were conducted at the Manggahan Clubhouse.

NEWLY-LAUNCHED O.N.E.

The new conference room serves as the venue for O.N.E where facilitators use audio visual presentations.



For the first time in AG&P history, the whole AG&P community celebrated Christmas the Western, Country style during the 2010 Christmas Party with the theme “Koboy Pinoy” held last December 16, 2010 at the company covered court.

Members of the Senior Management Team, managers, and workers joined the yearend Thanksgiving mass with Fr. Roy Macatangay as the main celebrant. This marked as the kick-off to the first-ever theme-based Christmas party of AG&P. After the mass, President Angelito D. Bermudo rendered his Christmas messages. He commended the year’s event committee for organizing an exceptional celebration with realistic westernized ambiance.

Mr. Bermudo expressed his gratitude for the year’s gift of love, friendship, hope, and opportunity for the AG&P people. Above all, he thanked the workers for the safe operation for 2010. “Salamat sa handog ng ligtas na operasyon,” he remarked.

Immediately after the mass and the President’s message, BHFY Multipurpose Cooperative served a special lunch and distributed Christmas gift packages from AG&P to the workers.

The “Koboy Pinoy” program proper officially started at 12:00 p.m., opened with the singing of Christmas carols led by Mr. Leo O. Fortugaleza, TDD Manager, who also served as the master of the ceremony. The employees warmly participated in the activity.

Right after, Mr. Roberto S. Paglinawan, AG&P VP for Operations, welcomed the members of the Foster Wheeler group, managers, and all workers to the event. He encouraged the workers to be cowboys in the real sense of the word – loyal, courteous, and strong. “Let us show the world that AG&P employees exemplify strength and loyalty in serving the company,” he said.

Five groups with 15 to 20 participants each presented song and dance cowboy production numbers to entertain the crowd. The groupings are as follows: Mustang (PAD, YBSD/Carpentry, TDD, OMD, Finance, Executive, Purchasing, AG&PFI, and Bay Link), Palomino (PMO/PMO-CES,

AG&P celebrates Christmas

Ag&P Managers pose in their cowboy outfit

Fr. Roy Macatangay celebrates Thanksgiving Mass.

ADB delivers his Christmas message to the workers.

Mustang Group

Oldenburg Group Ms. Abrenica joins Mr. Bais in singing on stage.Mr. Andy Bais performs with the AG&P talents.



2010 the Koboy Pinoy WayCED/Estimating, PWD, DCC, MITC, Engineering, and E&I), and Arabian (IMPEX, OPC, PCO, PSD, Regular & Custom Bonded Warehouse, and HSES). Other groups are Oldenburg (Material Handling, Scaffolding, Surveyor, PEM-Mechanical & Electrical, QA/QC, NDT, and WTTC), and Thoroughbred (RD Ramos, HPCI, EMME Security, ARKAY, ASSISTCO, and BHFY MPC). All these groups received 5,000.00 Php from the management for their exemplary performances.

Mr. Andy Bais, an independent film actor and singer, graced the occasion and performed several song numbers that further thrilled the audience. AG&P’s own talents, Construction Manager Vic Araoarao, Fatima Abrenica of Production Shop Department, and Dahlia Alojado of Overseas Manpower Division, also stood out as they performed along with Mr. Bais. The AG&P Choir and Band Aid also rendered entertainment numbers.

At least 70 employees went home with raffle prizes such as home appliances, gift certificates, and baskets of groceries from AG&P, BP and Foster Wheeler, Bay Link, and other suppliers. Major prizes from BP/FW clients include gas range, and two refrigerators. Mr. Eduardo Aguado, a skilled worker, proved to be the luckiest as he won the grand raffle prize, a set of 32” LCD television and a home theater, also sponsored by BP/FW.

Furthermore, the Senior Management Team selected Manny Dalangin of PEM Department and Cherry Mae Malantic of AG&PFI as the best-dressed cowboys for the event. Dalangin and Malantic received 2,500.00 Php each as cash prizes.

The support and cooperation of all workers added to the success of the event. “On behalf of the committee, I thank you for you wholehearted support and cooperation to all the activities that were incorporated in our celebration of Christ’s birth last year. I could not have imagined how things would have been without you by our side,” said Mr. Juan U. Magboo, Christmas Celebration 2010 Committee Chairman.

Indeed, “Koboy Pinoy” Christmas Party successfully closed the year for AG&P and ended 2010 the Wild, Wild West way.

Arabian Group

Palimino Group

Thoroughbred Group

Major prizes are given out to the winning employees.

Messrs. Paglinawan and Bly award the Best Dressed Employees for the event.

Messrs. Bais and Araoarao delight the audi-ence with their song duet.

Mr. Bais and Ms. Alojado sing a famous Christ-mas carol.



AG&P hosts mini Olympics 2010White Team

Blue Team

Athlete’s Parade

Basketball

Red Team

Green Team

Sack Race

Volleyball

Yellow Team

HPCI Team

Balloon Bursting

Badminton



Darts

Pink Team

Oath Taking of Athletes

Safety Relay

Amidst the hectic and demanding work schedules inside the yard, AG&P management formed a committee to spearhead an activity that would

boost camaraderie and work relations among its workers and its management, and enhance their health and wellness through sports. The First AG&P Mini-Olympics 2010 formally opened last May 25, 2010 at the AG&P Bolo Dormitory Compound. Several managers and workers of AG&P, BHFY-MPC, HPCI, and EMME Security paraded in their team uniforms signifying their participation in three (3) main events: basketball, volleyball, and badminton. These workers were lined up to the event of their choice and were pre-selected to determine their teams. Richard Perlas served as the committee chairperson for basketball, Rosulo Carag for volleyball, Mr. Efren Domingo and Mr. Macario Vergara for badminton, and Jess Bamba for Darts. Dr. Michael Cayetano functioned as the Overall Chairman.

Listed below are the winners for these events:

Basketball1st: White 2nd: Yellow 3rd: Blue 4th: Green

Basketball Champions White Team (John Joseph Validor, Michael Cayetano, Tristan Perez, Jess Bamba, Marlon Cuenca, Jomarie De Ita, Rodel Bongahoy, Meynard Datinguinoo, JC Ramos, Reyno Castillo, John Balitaan, Jeffrey Anigan

Volleyball (Men’s)1st: Blue 2nd: White

Volleyball Men’s Champions Blue Team (Zaldy Quizon, Roger Buenafe, Roger Salamanca, Ricson De Castro, Sherwin Visca, Marc Macalalad, John Joseph Bronce, Regan Acupan, Jeffrey Ilagan)

Volleyball (Women’s)1st: Green 2nd: Pink

Volleyball Women’s Champions Green Team (Michelle Calangi, Zeny Reyes, Grace Maullon, Michelle Castro, Marites Ortega, Abby Concepcion, Sheila Conti, Chit Ilagan)

Badminton1st: Pink 2nd: Red

Badminton Champions Pink Team (Ma. Astrud J. Arboleda, George Elveña, Mark Anthony Mauhay, Ernesto Morales, Ophelia Pagdanganan, Antonia Peralta)

DartsDarts Champion: Zaldy Orodio

AG&P hosts mini Olympics 2010



Medical & Health UpdatesBy: Dr. Michael L. Cayetano, MD, DPCOM AG&P Company Physician

Tips from the BIGGEST LOSERMy 2010 new year’s resolution is to lose weight. It was difficult but I have to do it to set an example to all AG&P employees and for myself and my family, of course. It is very uncomfortable asking applicants to lose some excess pounds while they are looking at their doctor who is OBESE Class II. Losing weight is very depressing that I was able to start it only in February 2010. My weight used to surpass the limit of our weighing scale, 260 lbs. With the help, understanding and love of my wife, Alelie, I was able to do it. I religiously played basketball two to three hours a day, four hours in Bolo Dorm flouting ties with rice, pancit, and the rest of the carbs. I mortgaged a cheap MTB so that I can exercise on weekends in our town biking 10-20kms/trip. In three months, I lost 40 lbs and I now weigh 215lbs., still overweight but I guess I am successful. I am not craving for rice or any desserts, and I am maintaining what I am eating and my passions. The weight loss tips below can help you understand the truths and myths about weight loss. If you are willing to make the effort and get proper weight loss help and tips then you are most likely to succeed in your weight loss efforts. GOODLUCK!

#1. When we gain weight we blame our metabolism genes, water, thyroid etc.Nobody can say with absolute certainty what causes our weight to increase beyond the normal. But whatever the cause - increased caloric intake, inadequate nutritional care, poor quality food, food intolerance, decreased tolerance, the obesity gene, increased fat consumption, physical inactivity, carbohydrate consumption, repetitive weight loss diets, hormonal problems or psychological reasons-, the most important point is one: We wouldn’t get fat or we would be less fat if we choose our food carefully, consume less and exercise more.#2. Some people weigh more because they have a heavier frame.The differences between a heavier and a lighter frame are a few hundred grams, not kilograms, like some people imagine. Simply, those who have heavier frames have room to weigh more than those with lighter frames.#3. All weight loss diets can have a positive effect if you follow them strictly.There are weight loss diets that cannot bring the desired results even when we follow them properly. This may be so due to these reasons. First, diets are not personalized. Second, we may follow them when in a bad psychological situation. Third, these diets do not fit easily in our lifestyle. #4. When I follow the same weight loss diet with my wife, we can both lose the same number of kilos.A woman loses weight harder than a man, while men can lose more pounds in the same period than women. Someone living in cold climates may lose weight more easily than someone living in warm climates, while a young person can lose weight more easily than older people. Those who have many unnecessary pounds and those who have

not done a weight loss diet can lose the first pounds faster than those with fewer unnecessary kilos or veterans of weight loss diets. #5. Criterion of good weight loss diet is losing weight.A good diet is one that is not unilateral or extreme, it fits in our lifestyle perfectly, helps us to lose weight by reducing the losses from the necessary (muscles) and increasing the losses from the unnecessary (fat) and most importantly when we end the diet we have learned how to feed properly, so that in future we do not gain back the lost pounds.#6. A weight loss diet is only valid for a certain period of time.Weight loss diets may last hours, days, weeks, months or years. Diets with timetables almost always fail and when they do not fail their positive effects are temporary. That is why the adoption of proper nutrition is a permanent way to have a normal weight and not a long lasting diet. You can follow a proper diet forever while you can follow a weight loss diet for a certain period of time (depending on your strengths and willingness).#7. It is not important how to reduce calories as long as you reduce them.The reduction of calories should be done by limiting foods that contain less useful components, and especially those containing sugar and a lot of calories from fat. If you cut calories from all types of food this would deprive from your body nutrients necessary for its normal operation and nutrients that can help your body accelerate fat loss.#8. The calories do not play a role in a weight loss diet.The body weight decreases when the energy it gets (calories) is less than what it spends (burn). When you eat fewer calories than you need, you lose weight, because the body

covers the difference between what we need and what we are resorting to the stocks. This is the only reason that the caloric intake plays a major role in an attempt to lose weight, but this does not mean that weight lose depends solely on the calories.#9. If you do not significantly reduce the calorie intake you will not lose weight.The low-calorie diets (less than 1,200 a day) are dangerous because the body begins to burn more muscle tissue than fat. When the daily deficit overcomes 1.200-1.500 calories you may lose half a kilo of body protein (muscle) and more than one to two pounds of water (risk of dehydration). #10. There is a weight loss diet in which you can lose one pound of fat a day .If you calculate that the average person to maintain normal weight needs 2.000-2.500 calories a day, you can understand that, under normal circumstances, you cannot create a calorie deficit that will lead to a daily loss of a pound of fat. Even with increased physical activity, losing weight from fat cannot exceed a certain limit, and usually, depending on calorie intake and physical activity, 1% per week.**More weight loss tips in the next issue.

Reference: http://www.weightlosshelpandtips.net

JUNE 2010JANUARY 2010



CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Reflexology offers Wellness 2010Two verses of different epoch and

proclivity converse consistently with the mission-vision of the Reflexology Seminar recently conducted by AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with TESDA and CESCO portend ‘healing’ as a path to life, means of livelihood and way of living through ROW-2010. Reflexology Offers Wellness- 2010 is a project attended by 27 candidates from four host barangays, San Roque, Sto Niño, Manghinao Proper and San Andres, of AG&PFI and CESCO. TESDA announced the scarcity of Reflexologists in the second district of Batangas saying that the authority already established networks of professional healers in District 1, 3 and 4. The need to sponsor and train potential reflexologists in the 2nd district is a must considering that the career is a good livelihood potential for the physically, sensitively, and piously disabled barangay folks. While it is true that the other three districts have fully established networks of reflexologists and have also professionalized the trade by training TRAINERS to propagate the craft, Batangas D2 remained untouched in irony because TESDA provincial office resides here. TESDA accepted AG&PFI’s invitation to a tripartite venture with CESCO in ROW-2010 through a Memorandum of Understanding signed a day before the start of classes. The seminar was facilitated by Dr. Alvin Oriondo from Nasgubu, belonging to district 1 of Batangas. He was accommodated at AG&P Bolo Dormitory during the entire training. Dr Oriondo teaches various courses and has the authority to certify graduates supported by TESDA. He is TESDA’s lead trainer for Reflexology in the entire province and also the head trainer for Culinary, Arts, Bartending, Barrista, Ganging, Cosmetology, Massage, Care giving and the like. Having achieved distinctions in his exceptional ability to coach he was assigned to handle AG&PFI’s corporate

social related projects starting with ROW-2010. On the third training day, Mr. Renato M. Alarcon, Executive Director of AG&PFI and also chairman of the Reflexology Seminar awarded the first Scrub Suit uniform to the 27 trainees. He was assisted by CESCO Head Nurse and project coordinator, Rafael Jose Montaño and AG&P Human Resources Head, Christopher Cabildo who in succession gave the ‘challenge’ speech. The 5-day training, on its conclusion, marked the first TESDA accredited, first Second district team of Reflexologists and first recognized zone therapists in the second district of Batangas. This can probably be perceived as the most significant training AG&PFI and CESCO have achieved this year.

REFLEXOLOGY PRACTITIONERS EARN THEIR FIRST P 3,000.00

Fifty seven (57) AG&P employees, managers, and staff volunteered to become patients to the new graduates of AG&PFI-CESCO Reflexology Offers Wellness - “ROW-2010” project pursuing a traditional ‘Paakyat pasalta’ (first income) after the graduation rites held June 11, 2010. A day after graduation, five top students were invited by Head Nurse Rafael Jose Montaño to join CESCO in Caltex Depot and former refinery in San Pascual, Batangas to knead strained muscles and focal joints of Golfers during the Caltex-Chevron Texaco Invitational Golf Challenge. Shifts were

orderly assembled by Mr. Montano so he can easily introduce AG&PFI graduates to the players. Therapy was given to each golfer during lull game periods, some by hole and others, during flight rests. A reflexologist earned from P700.00 to P1,000.00 during the golf tournament. Adding income from other sources like house-to-house appointments and friends referrals, reports indicated that each graduate earned P3,000.00 each on the average for the first three (3) days after graduation.

Mr. Renato M. Alarcon, AG&PFI Executive Director, upon hearing of the success through results, immediately requested for a reunion meeting which was held June 16, 2010. The graduates were introduced as DOCTORS of REFLEXOLOGY during the meeting and were lauded for the achievements they attained. The surprising success of the Reflexology seminar earned praises from the communities in Bauan, Batangas and TESDA, so much so, that philanthropists started coming in to contribute small amounts for the preparation of the next batches of ROW training. Reflexology is a pseudoscience and an alternative medicine, complementary, or integrated medicine method of treatment involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexology)

By: Ben S. Aclan



Two hundred five (205) residents of San Roque, San Andres, and Sto. Niño went home richer not with money but with food to eat and clothes to wear for Christmas.

The “Pamaskong Handog ng AG&P at AG&PFI sa Mamamayan” project launched and spearheaded by AG&PFI since 2008 has once again brought a brighter Christmas to the barangay residents as bags of goods and clothes were distributed, December 16, 2010 at AG&P PAD Applicants’ Lounge.

AG&P President & CEO Angelito D. Bermudo led the gift giving ceremony which began at 7:30 a.m. The other members of the Senior Management Team and the managers also participated in giving bags of goods containing three kilos of rice, canned goods, Noche Buena packages, and other various commodities.

All donated clothes, shoes, bags, and toys were arranged like an “ukay-ukay” in the PAD Applicants’ Lounge where recipients freely chose the items they would want to take home for their families.

This year’s Pamaskong Handog entailed a one-month continuous solicitation of gifts, both in cash and in kind. The project coordinators placed Christmas boxes in all offices and shops for easier collection of solicited gifts. Most AG&P managers and supervisors provided donations in the form of cash, which were used to purchase the Christmas packages.

“I am truly overwhelmed with the untiring support of the whole AG&P community for this project. What we shared shall be returned to us in ten folds,” said AG&PFI Executive Director Renato M. Alarcon. He spearheaded this project along with AG&P Community Relations Manager Ben S. Aclan and AG&PFI Community Service Coordinator Rosulo P. Carag.

“AG&PFI shall strive to continue this charitable work in the coming years,” Mr. Alarcon finally managed to end his statement.

AG&PFI shares Blessings through its Pamaskong Handog Project

AG&PFI prepared bags of goods for the baran-gay residents.

President AD Bermudo led the gift giving ceremony.

Members of the Senior Management Team also participated in the event.



AG&PFI holds Parol Making Contest using Waste Materials

Parol # 15 - Materials Used:Scraped air conditioning unit blower fan blades, scraped motor & transformer magnet wires, aircon unit angular braces/supports, busted bulbs/receptacles, aerosol caps, styrofoams, assorted paint colors, mogul sockets, Christmas lights, red fibers, flexible hoses, excess plastic mylars, blind rivets, glue stick, soldering lead, glitters

Parol # 2 - Materials Used:Soda cans/pull tab, twist tie, glue, mighty bond

Parol # 17 - Materials Used:Void paper, used straw, scrap filler wire, used folder, glue stick, glue, glitters, scrap wire, string, spray paint

Parol # 6 - Materials Used:Used plastic from different sizes of bond papers, used straw, used ring binders from the superseded and obsolete files and different kinds of void papers

As part of its corporate social responsibility, AG&PFI launched its first-ever Parol Making Contest among AG&P departments last November 8 and officially hailed winners last December 16 during the Yard Christmas Party held at AG&P Covered Court.

The contest’s objectives include: (1) to help eliminate non-biodegradable wastes within the yard, (2) to reduce power consumption for Christmas lights, (3) to lessen company cost allotted for Christmas decorations, and (4) to boost creativity and camaraderie among AG&P workers.

Twenty two (22) parol entries from various departments joined the contest and exhibited creativity and resourcefulness. Most resources used include plastic bottles, grinding discs, metal scraps, torn helmets and safety goggles, tin cans, among

others. These materials came from AG&P yard, Pascal Ville, and Bolo Dormitory and represented 90% of the lantern designs.

After judging and careful tabulation of scores from 18 judges who were randomly selected, Parol # 15 of Plant, Equipment & Maintenance Department emerged as the Grand Champion with an average of 75.60%. Parol # 2 of QA/QC Department placed second after garnering an average of 73.99%. The grand champion received P 10,000.00 cash prize, and the second placer received P 5,000.00.

Parol # 17 of Engineering Department and # 6 of DCC Section received special awards and P 2,000.00 after being hailed as the Managers’ Choice and People’s Choice respectively.



AG&P VP Morales Jr. hailed as University of the East Achiever

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forefront of its corporate rehabilitation

initiatives. His three years of hard work

has allowed the continued employment

of more than 4,000 workers at its

Batangas Heavy Fabrication Yard. To

motivate these workers, he initiated and

implemented additional worker benefits

like subsidized meals, accommodation,

transport allowances, and free medical

treatment. Today, AG&P is nursed back

to health, generating a yearly income

of US$80 to US$100M from exporting

modularized industrial equipment and

overseas deployment of highly skilled

Filipino workers. Mars is not the person

to gloat over this fine achievement,

content with the knowledge that he had

been part of a great team effort.

But more than this awesome corporate

track record, Mars was born with a big,

compassionate heart. As founding

member of the AG&P Company of Manila

Foundation, Inc. (AG&PFI), he spearheaded

and funded numerous corporate social

responsibility projects of the foundation,

such as the yearly tree planting and

donation of playground equipment to the

needy children of Bauan, Batangas. He led

the Relief Operations Project of AG&PFI

for the victims of Typhoons “Ondoy” and

“Pepeng”, raising cash in-kind donations

amounting to P 650,000 that was used

to buy high energy food, drinking water,

medicines, blankets, clothing delivered

in batches to the flooded areas in Metro

Manila, which was hardest hit by the twin

devastating typhoons.

Excellence and unselfish giving has also

marked his involvement in various civic,

professional and trade associations:

He was president of the Association of

CPAs in Commerce & Industry, president

of the Beta Epsilon Sigma and Hiyas ng

Silangan Foundation, Inc. (put up by

his college fraternity and sister sorority

colleagues). He had been an officer of

the Phil. Institute of CPAs and the UE

Alumni Association and a host of other

organizations, receiving in the process

numerous leadership awards and other

citations. Mars also headed the Beta

Epsilon Sigma Fraternity, an honors

fraternity, as its Grand Lord Chancellor.

He was an educator too and was a well-

liked mentor by his accounting students

at the University of the East.

Mars is married to Barbara Morales, and

has two boys, Peter and Mark.

Mars believes that he has been blessed

with so much and that, today, he must

give back. Indeed, the big-hearted

Pampangueño is giving back! And how!

MPM poses with other UE Alumni at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas , Nevada .

MPM receives trophy for being a Global Achiever Awardee, with wife Babs

Marcial P. Morales Jr. was a Magna

cum Laude graduate of the UE,

became a CPA the year after he got his

college diploma, and for more than

30 years now has blazed an amazing

trail that is not for the faint-hearted

– excelling in corporate finance and

making a big difference with his

excellent performance and outstanding

contributions to companies like Pilipinas

Shell, where he worked for 23 years; and

today, with AG&P Company of Manila,

Inc., once a moribund company that he

helped turn around and nursed back

to financial health.

Mars led the successful

turnaround of AG&P

and was at the



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Once again, AG&P Assistant Vice President for Quality M a n a g e m e n t Gregorio A. Coronel brought honor and prestige to the company as he was recently conferred as the 2010 Welder of the Year.

Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) and Metal Engineering Industry Foundation Inc. (MEIFI) awarded Mr. Coronel during the M&E Conference held on June 17, 2010 at the Heritage Hotel, Pasay City. This marked

the first metals and engineering (M&E) awards recognizing individuals with outstanding achievements and contributions to the M&E industry in the country.

Aside from the trainings and licenses he achieved for NDT, Coronel’s more than 20 years experience as an outstanding welding practitioner in the steel fabrication and construction industry led him to this recognition. He has also been an active contributor to the development of welding technologies in both AG&P and Philippine Welding Society (PWS), where he currently serves as the vice president.

Coronel wins 2010 Welder of the Year

AG&P recognized 10 welders

who acquired the top

scores based on the Welders

Performance Report prepared

by QA Department and

reported weekly to Foster

Wheeler for the FW BP Whiting

Refinery Modularization Project.

These are the first 10 welders

who garnered the highest

accumulated total joint

welded and tested through

radiographic and ultrasonic

examination at zero percent

rejection rate.

The management provided

cash incentives to these

outstanding welders during

the General Safety Meeting last

June.

By: Joly PerezMarjorie Aguila

Pipe WelderMichael Buensalida

Structural WelderAldrin PajaganasStructural Welder

Eugene CaringalStructural Welder

Richie CantosStructural Welder

Julita EspinaPipe Welder

Pedro ComiaStructural Welder

Elario HernandezPipe Welder

Aiza RabiPipe Welder

Marcelino Medrano Jr.Pipe Welder

10 Outstanding AG&P Welders Recognized

"GAC graces the cover of PWS Welding Bulletin."

Gregorio A. Coronel



AG&P recognizes ASME Accreditation ParticipantsAG&P has been recertified with ASME

S (Certificate Number 36,411) and U (Certificate Number 36,412) last March 9, 2010. With this, AG&P management acknowledged the members of the AG&P ASME Team who were instrumental in the recertification of ASME S and U stamps. The group was spearheaded by Mr. Ramir C. Arguelles, Project Manager. Mugs were given as tokens for their active participation at the New Conference Room last June 16, 2010 during the Managers’ Workshop.

ASME Accreditation Participants are as follows:

Abarquez, Jaime D.Abrigos, LeoserverAmaranto, Lorena D.Aquino, Alfred T.Areta, Michael B.Argosino Arnel A.Arguelles, Ramir C.Bacal, Raser N.Bobadilla, GinaCalangi, AlexanderCalangi, MichelleCarandang, Marissa M.Carbonell, MoisesCastillo, Edgar T.

Celemin, Paulinover V.Clarin, Niño Paul T.Coronel, Gregorio A.Cunanan, Bernadette C.Cusi, Krisa RDapito, MarcilianoDeguia, Elino C.Delos Reyes, TeodoroEspino, JeorgianEspino, JulietaFonte, VincentGaurana, Edward E.Gervacio, Jay P.

Ilagan, Charito C.Liwag, Reina LovellaLucitanio, Jose A.Magboo, LhucelMagbojos, Diosdora D.Magbojos, Ignacio D.Mauhay, Andrea M.Mendoza, Precencio R.Niquiota, PepitoPanaligan, GretchenPanganiban, Ignacio Jr. P.Perez, Joly C.Purcia, Manuel B.

Rabi, Aiza D.Ricamara, Mar JohnRivera, Nicanor M.Romulo, Arturo Jr. B.Rosales, Reginald V.Salcedo, Leopoldo R.Semaña, Manuel AugustuVillamor, Danilo A.

Fernando D. Buensalida, a pipe welder, received the highest award for the year as AG&P Health, Safety, Environment, and Security Department declared him as the Safest Worker for 2010.

The recognition council selected Buensalida among

AG&P selects Buensalida as the Safest Worker for 2010

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the best three monthly winners of the award based on the following criteria: attendance & punctuality and length of experience on his particular job. Other criteria include clean disciplinary record with no NTE citations for the past six months, and good safety record with no involvement in any work-related incident.

AG&P VP for Operations Roberto S. Paglinawan and HSES Department Manager Rogelio Zapanta awarded a Certificate of Recognition and 10,000.00 Php cash incentive to Buensalida during the AG&P Koboy Pinoy Christmas Party 2010 last December 16, 2010.

Buensalida also won the Safest Worker for the month of November.



Philippine Red Cross—Batangas Chapter recently awarded a Certificate of

Appreciation to AG&P last July 27, 2010 at Malvar Hall, Hotel Ponte Fino, during the Blood Donors’ Recognition Ceremony. AG&P through its foundation arm has provided at least 100 safe blood bags to PRC-Batangas Chapter after conducting Blood Letting among its workers in BHFY. It was recognized for its tremendous participation in the promotion of blood services. AG&P was among the 13 awardees of the certificate of appreciation presented by Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Batangas Governor; Ms. Gwendolyn Pang, RN, PRC Secretary General; Dr. Juanito Taleon, CHD-IV Director; Hon. Vilma Abaya-Dimacuha, Batangas City Mayor; Atty. Vicente Mayo, Board of Directors Chairman; and Ronald Generoso, PRC-Batangas Chapter Administrator, among others. Aside from the certificate of appreciation, among the awards given were merit certificates, merit diplomas, chapter certificates of appreciation, chapter certificates of recognition, scroll of honor, and Blood Gallooner’s pins and certificates.

Previously hailed as the youngest supervisor and now the youngest manager of the company, Benard E. Ilagan recently passed the Certified Internal Auditor

(CIA) Licensure Examination. He is now regarded as the first and only CIA of the company. Ilagan successfully earned the CIA certification from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) after passing the three-day licensure exam held last May 26 to 28, 2010 at MISNet Inc., Antel Corporate 2000 Centre, Makati City. The exam is through the computer-based testing (CBT) of Pearson VUE, a computer-based testing provider for certification and licensure exams.

AG&P braves its first and only Certified Internal Auditor After being certified, Ilagan attended the IIA’s Seminar on Internal Audit Tools and Techniques held last July 9-10 and 16-17 at IIA-Philippines Training Center in Makati. “I am grateful for being allowed by the management to attend this seminar which furthered my internal auditing knowledge and skills. The topics discussed in the seminar are indeed critical especially that I am in the stage of establishing the procedures and program of the Internal Audit Department,” he said. At a young age of 25, Ilagan has found a swift way rising through the ranks with his knowledge and leadership skills. His educational attainment proved to be a significant factor, as he graduated with honors from De La Salle-Lipa, finishing Bachelor of Science

Major in Accountancy last March 2006. After a year, he passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure

Examination and started his career as an Accounting Instructor at Batangas State University then at De La Salle Lipa. He decided to pursue a career at AG&P last 2007 as a Management Accounting Supervisor and Executive Assistant to the Financial Controller until his promotion last June 2010 as Internal Audit & Budget Deputy Manager.

“I draw inspiration from my mentors: MPM, WOM, MIC, OUT, RBL, and VMS. I’ll strive to serve AG&P at my best while living to the words Strive for Excellence and Always Challenge Yourself which WOM and MPM have taught me,” he managed to end his statement.

“The person who gets the

farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far

from the shore.”

AG&P awarded as Most Outstanding Blood Donor of 2009-2010



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AG&P joins Arbor Day Celebration

Arbor Day in the Philippines has been institutionalized to be observed every June 25 throughout the nation by planting trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relevant activities. The necessity to promote a healthier ecosystem for the people through the rehabilitation and regreening of the environment was stressed in Proclamation No. 643 that amended Proclamation No. 396 of June 2, 2003. Proclamation No. 396 enjoined the “active participation of all government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations, private sector, schools, civil society groups and the citizenry in tree planting activity and declaring June 25, 2003 as Philippine Arbor Day. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_Day) As part of the team’s annual work activity, the Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) consisting of representatives from AG&P, BHPI, DENR-Environmental

Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Provincial Environment & Natural Resources Office (PENRO), City Environment & Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Provincial Government Environment & NaturalResources Office (PG-ENRO), Bauan Medical Society, and AG&PFI conducted tree planting last June 24, 2010 in celebration of Arbor Day. Forty three (43) mahogany seedlings were planted along the Tabok River. Several plants that had been washed out by the typhoon were also replaced during the event. To date, AG&P has planted 4,435 trees in various locations which are being maintained and monitored to ensure survival. Meanwhile, AG&P garnered a “Very Good” rating for its plant & yard operation’s environmental, health & safety and social aspects during the 2nd Quarter 2010 MMT Monitoring and Audit last July 22.

By: Jenifer Halili

Toxic Alert

Editorial Board

Renato M. AlarconGregorio A. Coronel

Winefreda O. MadarangMarife H. ManongsongRoberto S. Paglinawan

Reginald V. Rosales

News & Features WriterDianne Elaine L. Ozaeta

ContributorsBen S. Aclan

Ma. Astrud J. ArboledaModesta R. Calinao

Dr. Michael L. CayetanoEfren V. Domingo

Jenifer M. HaliliCharlene Pante

Joly C. Perez

Circulation ManagerBen S. Aclan

PhotographersRomulo “Toto” M. Angeles

Ben S. Aclan

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