Happy Birthday!!

Excerpts from Christmas Party messages

NOVEMBER
01 Reynaldo Adlawan
04 Carlito Ogaro
18 Brunito Rodriguez Jr.
19 Mariebel Bangot
From our chair and CEO
06 Richard Dira
07 Aquillesa Chan
20 Mario Rebuldad
21 Alberto Mahinay
Roberto E. Aboitiz
08 Vincent Earl Enad 21 Juven Mahinay
08 Metodio Mahinay Jr. 21 Celso Montargo
10 Zerubabil Abadilla 22 Felimon Pacaña We have executed our work programs well in 2008. RISQ has been our driving
10 Edelino Abella 22 Pelonio Malinche value proposition; and, it remains a strong focus for 2009 and the years to come.
10 Martin Gerard Tan 24 Marcelito Aniceto We have all used our ‘bugsay’ well in 2008; and, we will need to rely on it even
11 Felix Tura 25 Cesar Lim more in 2009.
12 Rommel Reynes 27 Jose Cruzada
13 Eusebio Nipaya 28 Joel Insek
14 Romeo Caballero 28 Joseph Ross Jordan The economic situation around the world is not good. Companies have collapsed
14 Juanito Radin Jr. 28 Richelyn Ricafort and massive unemployment is occurring. Projects are being postponed but we are monitoring them. We
15 Romeo Pinatil 29 Felix Gadiano
16 Jerry Villarin 30 Bonifacio Pulvera need to prepare for difficult times. It is hard to make promises at this point but let me say this as your Volume 6 November-December 2008 http://www.aboitizconstruction.com Tipolo, Mandaue City 6014, Cebu, Philippines
18 Ricardito Laorden leader: we will price our jobs cheaper just to get work for us; we will be more aggressive in our marketing
18 Bobby Drilon efforts and invest on travel to stay in contact with our customers; and, we will work even harder to bring
work to Metaphil. You can count on a good fight to win, just like Pacquiao vs. dela Hoya.
DECEMBER Kauban ‘ta update: Dreams do PTBK launches in The 2008 Christmas tree-
01 Roy Ruedas 13 Oscar Bolambot I thank Nap Pe, our President and COO for his strong leadership; all our team leaders, project managers, come true for Brgy. Abucayan Balamban making contest shows
01 Charisse Gelig 15 Alberto Gabica Jr. staff, and to all my kaubans for your passion and valuable contributions to make Metaphil an industry folks! kauban teamwork & talent
02 Wilfredo Surig 15 Ramil Manubag leader. Let us be confident that we will survive this storm and continue our vision to build Metaphil as a
03 Rodolfo Natural 16 Victorino Logon Jr. Number 1 construction and fabrication company in the Philippines.
04 Alexander Lariosa 17 Michelle Sanchez
04 Lyle Leo Trinidad 18 Jesus Diolan
04 Melecio Villarta 18 Zosimo Palacio
05 Noreen Bejaron 19 Joseph Quiapo
07 Teodoro Cagang 22 Alex Cabigas
From our president and COO
08 Ruby Belasoto
08 Jenon Nayon
08 Genno Pegarido
23 Kristofferson Campil-
lan
23 Edgar Virtudazo Nap R. Pe, Jr. Metaphil celebrates wild wild west
08 Tsadde Lloyd Tejado
09 Fredireck Campilla-
nos
24 Randy Gastalla Jr.
25 Noel Carwana
25 Eugenio Pulvera “Sa unang higayon sa Metaphil, kita nagsaulog sa atong Christmas Party sa kina-
Christmas ‘08
09 Lou Menchavez 27 Marian Bayo tibuk-an ug usa ra ka pondok. Atong hingpiton kining higayona kay posible nga dili by Marianne Ramo-Caballero
09 Purisima Nagales 28 Nestor Ruelan na kini mausab pa sa umaabot nga mga tuig kay nag-anam man kita kadaghan
10 Loreto Aranduque 28 Inocentes Eballe
ug kadako.
10 Dahlia Ruta
11 Pedro Booc Jr.
29 David Cagasan
30 Edgar Ano-os
Metaphil’s Christmas party the lovely Honey-
12 Noel Navarro 30 Josephus Bayo Apan bisan pa sa nakita natong umaabot nga kalisod tungod sa financial crisis, dili was held last December 12 bees. The last kauban
12 Arsenio Micabalo 31 Catherine Sequisabal
kita angay nga mawad-an sa paglaum. Hinoon, angay kita nga mangandam ug atong lig-unon ang atong at the Metaphil Internation- standing was Bryan
kumpaniya pinaagi sa maayong kalidad nga trabaho, sa atong kauban teamwork, aron sa ingon, bisan ug al, Inc. (MII) Modular Fabri- Pulvera of Fabrica-
nihit ug menos ang trabaho sa merkado, duna gihapon kitay kasiguroan nga mabahinan kay makita man cation Yard, Balamban. Sit- tion, who won the
sa atong mga kliyente nga ang ilang trabaho, kung ania kanato sa Metaphil, makasiguro sila nga mahu- uated at the western part of grand prize for sing-
‘What our Kaubans Say’ man sa eksakto nga kalidad ug ika-deliver sa eksakto nga panahon. Cebu, the theme was “Wild ing the last song of
by Vincent Earl Enad and Gerald Rondina
Ato kining tan-awon isip usa ka higayon or oportonidad para mangita kita ug mga maayong pamaagi para
Wild West”. Over 2,800 the final countdown
makahilwas sa panahon sa kalisod. kaubans and their spouses correctly.
attended the event in their
As a kauban, what improvement can you offer
to Metaphil in 2009?
Atong pangandaman dili lang ang umaabot nga tuig, kundili sa tanan nga panahon.” western attire. Aboitizland President and The evening was capped with
COO Andoni Aboitiz, FBMA President the traditional raffle and distribu-
and COO Doug Border, Shinji Watadani, tion of Christmas giveaways, a
Isip usa ka Bidder, akong paningka-
moton nga makakita ug mga barato Kenji Kawano and Hitoshi Takahara of gesture of goodwill by Metaphil
ug dekalidad nga mga materyales Tsuneishi Heavy Industries also graced management. More than 300
para sa Estimating. Makahatag kini
ug maayo nga bid prices para dako The 2008 Christmas tree-making contest the event. lucky kaubans won the raffle
draws. Among the major prizes
ug posibilidad nga makadaog sa bid-
ding. shows kauban teamwork & talent The party started with a holy mass offici- were wow magic sing, digital
Alix Dominique G. Danday ated by Rev. Fr. Manuel Tan. President camera and refrigerator.
Engineer 1 Bidding
and COO Nap Pe warmly welcomed ev-
eryone to the party. Chair and CEO Ro- “Great affair. Well prepared and
Dapat magpabilin nga sakto ug haom berto Aboitiz (REA) delivered his annual lots of fun! Congrats”, REA com-
ang akong tanang trabaho ug obli-
gasyon sa pagka-fitter. Kinahanglang
Christmas message. mented. CMC added, “Great job!
andam sa mga umaabot nga hagit sa So amazing seeing all kaubans
pagpanarbaho para sa kaayuhan. Again, kaubans showcased various tal- gathered in one beautiful event!
The contest was organized by the Teamwork Champs as part of their campaign for teamwork last Decem- ents of singing and dancing. The inter- The big number required tre-
Jally A. Colina
Fitter ber. Only recyclable and indigenous materials were allowed in crafting the Christmas trees. Winners were department performances were grand mendous preparations, but also
Engineering & Design (first place), Contracts (second), Operations (third), Estimating (fourth), Executive
and were lauded by kaubans and guests. resulted to so, so, so much fun.
office (fifth), and IT (sixth). The judges were so impressed with all the entries, thus proclaiming six win-
Angay nga preparado ang tanan nga ManCom team and the team leaders led I’m truly proud of all those who
ners instead of three. Indeed, the contest showed teamwork and, of course, our kaubans’ ingenuity and
mga materyales ug ampingan ang by REA serenaded the crowd with Twist worked hard to make the event
mga gamitunon sa trabaho. Para sad talent.
kini makahapsay sa pagtrabaho ug and Shout, Rhinestone Cowboy and successful. Kudos! Cheers to
ang mga customer makahatag sad ug Mary’s Boy Child. all!”
positibo nga feedback sa shop floor.

Algen G. Maglasang
Fitter
Akong paningkamutan nga maka-
hatag ug maayo nga ideya o pamaagi
aron mapalambo nako ang Metaphil
pinaagi sa paghimo ug hapsay nga
proseso sa pag-audit.
Marlon Q. Pesquera
Jr. Auditor
4 November-December 2008
“If human beings are perceived as potentials rather
than problems, as possessing strengths instead of
weaknesses, as unlimited rather than dull and unre-
sponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabili-
ties.” - Barbara Bush
Got an interesting story or news item for the
next edition? Please contact any of the CorpCom
team to offer feedback and story tips.
Corpcom Team
Zeny Novabos Reuel Velasco
Shine Cerio Contributors:
Flor Estapia Loi Resma
Marife Tura Dianne Garcia
Mafe Alba Cathy Catubay-Seguisabal
Arvin Villanueva Mona Calva
Joy Pacada Vincent Earl Enad
Marianne Caballero Gerald Rondina assistance of Nestor Baliguat. Also part
After the sumptuous dinner accompa-
nied by a live band, more dance num-
bers energized the party. Featured in
this year’s game show was the Kauban
Singing Bee. One hundred contractual
kaubans were given a chance to win the
P10,000 grand prize. It was hosted by
AVP-HR Christopher Camba with the
of the show were the Bandble Bee and
It was a significant event for
Metaphil as kaubans from CMO,
SDK, MII and projects were all in
one place, one gathering, one Metaphil
for the first time. It was dubbed a night
to remember – and indeed the night will
be remembered for a long time.
- Continue to page 02
 Kauban ‘ta update: Dreams
do come true for Brgy.
Abucayan folks!
By Loi Resma
A footbridge has been the dream of Brgy.
Captain Virgilio P. Gimena for his barangay.
And on December 15, such dream came to
life.
Metaphil, through its KAUBAN ‘TA CSR* initia-
tives, constructed a 16.5m long by 1.2m wide
steel footbridge to connect Sitio Centro and
Punta. The local residents, specially the children
of Sitio Punta, are the main beneficiaries of the
project who cross over to Sitio Centro where the
Abucayan Elementary School is located. For a
long time, crossing to the other side is difficult
and risky especially during or after a downpour of
rain as residents would cross the riverbed or take
a longer path. Absences from school became a
normal situation during rainy weather thus weak-
ening the children’s educational foundation.
In appreciation for Metaphil’s gesture, the Balam-
ban Council hosted the turnover ceremony which
was graced by Balamban Mayor Alex Binghay
and wife Rosy. Metaphil President and COO Nap
Pe personally turned over the footbridge through
the mayor and to the Council. A Plaque of Appre-
ciation to Metaphil was also received by VP for
Operations Boy Yangco. As an ending, a sumptu-
Metaphil celebrates wild wild west Christmas ‘08
from page 01
Metaphil procures for rafi
By Zeny N. Novabos
As a Corporate Social Responsibility undertaking, Metaphil
shall extend procurement services to Ramon Aboitiz Foun-
dation, Inc. (RAFI) for its School Rehabilitation Project.
The project is in collaboration with the Department of Educa-
tion, the Local Government Units, and other stakeholders.
Initially focusing on schools in the province of Cebu, It aims
to provide school children with a safer and more conducive
learning environment.
RAFI has contracted Metaphil who will be responsible for
the purchase of materials, from canvassing of items to be
Procurement attends the PISM
import/export seminar
By Mona Calva
Procurement team members Ramil Commendador (CBW
in-charge), Michael Jason Gonzales (Shipping), Arvin Aben-
dan (Purchasing), and Mona Calva (Bidding) attended a
2-day seminar on Import/Export offered by the Philippine In-
stitute for Supply Management (PISM) last November 12-13
at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center in Cebu
City. Ms. Araceli B. Requinto, former Dean of the College of
Customs Administration and Review Director for Customs
Brokers Licensure Examination of Asian Institute of Mari-
time Studies and PMI Colleges, facilitated the seminar. The
Project Update (as of December 31, 2008)
Customer Location Accomplishment
PTBK launches in Balamban Kauban Teamwork
by Cathy Catubay-Seguisabal
experience
Headed by Safety Champs, Proud to be By Dianne Garcia
Kauban (PTBK) was successfully launched
at Modular Fabrication yard with vast partici-
pation from our Modular, Phase 4 and MII It was indeed a
kaubans last December 4. wonderful experi-
ence to be able
The launching program was graced by our to attend the Bug-
emcees, kauban Sam Lopez and kauban say, kauban, a
Marife Tura. 2-day workshop
last October 23 &
It was a significant affair where everybody learned as they listened to 24 at El Salvador
kauban Nap who shared to the crowd the essence of Metaphil’s new vision: Resort, Danao
Reliability, Integrity, Safety and Quality (RISQ). Kauban Bob presented the City, Cebu.
bugsay principle, our call to action. All were inspired by our Most Valued
Kauban (MVK) awardees, Felix Tura, Martin Gerard Tan and Richard Fu- We were the third batch of the Proud to be
entes, as they set forward their bugsay and unfolded their stories and Kauban (PTBK) workshop. The group was excit-
purchased, to evaluat-
ing the quality of materi-
experiences of what made them great. ed to bond with fellow kaubans and to learn more
als, to actual delivery of about personal values.
materials to the different Such event gave a tremendous impact that made our kaubans more aware of their commitment, their
sites of the Project. At the value as employees and, most importantly, provided a better perspective and true meaning of our PTBK We were thankful and grateful to management
same time, Metaphil shall crusade. because through this we were able to enhance
assist in negotiating with our communication and listening skills and
suppliers for possible do- strengthen our kauban relationships.
nations, discounts or as-
sistance as part of their
corporate social respon-
sibility. RAFI and Metaphil present to ex- Metaphil helps in Aboitiz Media Party We held some group discussions, shared some
actual life experiences and had teambuilding ac-
isting suppliers on how to under-
take corporate social responsibility By Zeny N. Novabos tivities.
RAFI is an Aboitiz Family- through the School Rehabilitation
owned foundation. Project. On the first day after long hours of learning and
Every year, Aboitiz Group hosts a Christmas Party for Cebu Media friends. sharing, and having a venue which was so cool,
This year, the party was held in Marco Polo on November 28. Inspired by
some of our kaubans went either swimming,
the reality hit show, the “Amazing Race”, “Kasadya sa Pasko sa Barangay videoke singing or just watched TV at their cozy
Aboitiz” party, had ten fun games which included “Kaguray ug Lubi” and “Lu- room while doing the assignment in preparation
for the next day’s discussion.
seminar was only part bu-ay ug Mais”.
one of the entire module
and was focused on the The media party was even more fun with the participation of the Aboitiz ex- We decided to call our batch the Teamwork
champions (in short T-champs) since we would
role of a customs broker, ecutives who led the tribes as Datus and assistant Datus. Metaphil execu-
modes of payment, dif- like to promote kauban Teamwork combined with
tives present were chair and CEO Roberto E. Aboitiz, Executive Committee discipline and strong personal values. We believe
ferent Incoterms, export/ member Stephen G. Paradies, CFO Stephen Tan and VP-Marketing Felma
import rules and regula- that it is important to build a “win-win” team con-
Yap. All smiles as the Corporate Com-
tions, import documen- munications Team gear up for the
sciousness, in order to develop quality of people
tary requirements and Media Party games. who make up a quality company.
Procurement team members pose
import cargo clearance with Ms. Araceli B. Requinto (third An excerpt from AEV president and CEO Erramon Aboitiz’s remarks: “The
from the left) after receiving the cer- party was a smashing success. Everyone had a great time. Everyone in the The group campaigned for kauban Teamwork
procedures. tificate of recognition during the last
room was focused on the games. Congratulations to all those involved in making the affair a real success. with various definitions such as: unity, coopera-
day of seminar on November 13. tion, group strength resulting in diminishing an
The seminar taught The affair, its organization, and its execution really demonstrate who we are THE ABOITIZ WAY. We are
individual’s weakness, solidarity based on com-
practical ways in dealing with importations and exporta- very proud of all of you.” pany mission and vision, collaboration with the
tions even during the bidding stage. same goal in mind, and, last but not the least,
Corporate Communications members of the Aboitiz Group facilitated the games. Ever-willing to help were synergy where 1+1 = 3.
CIO and AVP-Procurement Zeny Novabos and volunteers Corporate Finance Analyst Elliezer Simega and
Procurement Bidding Supervisor Mona Calva.

Metaphil joins brand forum

Fabrication of 8 Units 24 M DELKOR Sepon, Vietnam 100.00%
ous lunch culminated the event.
Thickener Bridges

Fabrication of 35M DELKOR Sepon, Laos 100.00% By Zeny N. Novabos

*KAUBAN ‘TA CSR is Metaphil’s way of doing CSR
(Corporate Social Responsibility). CSR is the con- Clarifier Bridge

tinuing commitment by business to behave ethically Fabrication of 6-Unit LuDo & LuYm Cebu City 100.00% Metaphil joined the 2nd Aboitiz Brand Forum which
and contribute to economic development while im- SS Glucose Tank was held on November 13-14 at the Casino Español.
proving the quality of life of the workforce and their
families as well as of the local community. (World Fabrication of OK-150 OUTOTEC LIHIR 100.00% Facilitated by Weena Pineda of Mansmith & Fielders, Kaubans get their gold ribbons as recognition for teamwork.
Business Council for Sustainable Development, un- Flotation Cells the forum was attended by representatives from sev-
dated). DELKOR Sydney, Australia 100.00% eral Aboitiz companies. Metaphil was represented by The following are the T-champs composed of 20
Fabrication of F229 Vacuum energetic men and women coming from various
Belt Filter Frame VP-Marketing Felma Yap, CIO and AVP-Procurement departments:
DELKOR Sydney, Australia 100.00% Metaphil CEO and chair Aboitiz Brand Forum partici-
Fabrication of F-232 Frames
Roberto E. Aboitiz wel-
Zeny Novabos, AVP-Balamban Operations Rene Siega pants pose with Jon Ramon Fabrication team: Ali Caunda, Joselito Florentino
Fabrication of 24M & 35M DELKOR Sepon, Laos 100.00% comes participants to and AVP-HR Christopher Camba who at the same time Aboitiz, Chair of the AEV Board
Procurement team: Arvin Abendan, Mona Calva,
Drive Mechanisms the Aboitiz Brand Fo- of Directors.
represented FBMA. Reuel Velasco
What is Passion for better ways? Fabrication of Silo Bin & CBMH Australia 92.00%
rum.
Design team: Crislyn Casis, Jupiter Tudtud
Structures
Estimating team: Joseph Ross Jordan, Orchill
Valencia, Romelito Igot
Fabrication of 12 Units OUTOTEC Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya 91.50% Accounting team: Primo Lanaja, Tonette Tizon
Flotation Cells QC team: Erwin Albarado
THI Phase 4 THICI Balamban, Cebu 93.05% Metaphil joins IT forum Productivity team: Deneb Genabe
HED & Maintenance team: Romeo Pinatil, Noel
By Zeny N. Novabos Navarro, Elvis Camingawan
THI Building Dock THICI Balamban, Cebu 96.99%
Contracts team: Juanita Labang
THI 4.5 Extension Project THICI Balamban, Cebu 18.25% Metaphil joined the Aboitiz IT Forum which was held on October 24 at the HRD team: Noel Carwana
PCD team: Dianne Garcia
Fabrication & Erection of 34 Asian Craft Cebu Inc. Balamban 90.61% Parklane Hotel. Several IT staff and users from Aboitiz companies attended
Units Overhead Crane the forum. Metaphil was represented by CIO and AVP-Procurement Zeny The team has selected Zeny Novabos and
Working together to meet goals Novabos, IT manager David Cagasan and IT supervisor Ganie Espina. Anton Perdices as team advisers.
A friendly reminder from your Brand Management team Fabrication & Erection of 25 Asian Craft Cebu Inc. Balamban 99.00% David Cagasan (L) and Zeny Nova-
Units Overhead Crane bos, together with FBMA IT man-
ager Pat Tesorio (R) and Technical The theme of the forum was “Strength in Collaboration”.
2 November-December 2008 Fabrication of Blocks THICI Balamban 92.00% manager Archie Piodos. November-December 2008
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