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Happy Birthday!! NOVEMBER

01 Reynaldo Adlawan 04 Carlito Ogaro 06 Richard Dira 07 Aquillesa Chan 08 Vincent Earl Enad 08 Metodio Mahinay Jr. 10 Zerubabil Abadilla 10 Edelino Abella 10 Martin Gerard Tan 11 Felix Tura 12 Rommel Reynes 13 Eusebio Nipaya 14 Romeo Caballero 14 Juanito Radin Jr. 15 Romeo Pinatil 16 Jerry Villarin 18 Ricardito Laorden 18 Bobby Drilon

18 Brunito Rodriguez Jr. 19 Mariebel Bangot 20 Mario Rebuldad 21 Alberto Mahinay 21 Juven Mahinay 21 Celso Montargo 22 Felimon Pacaña 22 Pelonio Malinche 24 Marcelito Aniceto 25 Cesar Lim 27 Jose Cruzada 28 Joel Insek 28 Joseph Ross Jordan 28 Richelyn Ricafort 29 Felix Gadiano 30 Bonifacio Pulvera

DECEMBER 01 Roy Ruedas 01 Charisse Gelig 02 Wilfredo Surig 03 Rodolfo Natural 04 Alexander Lariosa 04 Lyle Leo Trinidad 04 Melecio Villarta 05 Noreen Bejaron 07 Teodoro Cagang 08 Ruby Belasoto 08 Jenon Nayon 08 Genno Pegarido 08 Tsadde Lloyd Tejado 09 Fredireck Campillanos 09 Lou Menchavez 09 Purisima Nagales 10 Loreto Aranduque 10 Dahlia Ruta 11 Pedro Booc Jr. 12 Noel Navarro 12 Arsenio Micabalo

13 Oscar Bolambot 15 Alberto Gabica Jr. 15 Ramil Manubag 16 Victorino Logon Jr. 17 Michelle Sanchez 18 Jesus Diolan 18 Zosimo Palacio 19 Joseph Quiapo 22 Alex Cabigas 23 Kristofferson Campillan 23 Edgar Virtudazo 24 Randy Gastalla Jr. 25 Noel Carwana 25 Eugenio Pulvera 27 Marian Bayo 28 Nestor Ruelan 28 Inocentes Eballe 29 David Cagasan 30 Edgar Ano-os 30 Josephus Bayo 31 Catherine Sequisabal

‘What our Kaubans Say’ by Vincent Earl Enad and Gerald Rondina

As a kauban, what improvement can you offer to Metaphil in 2009? Isip usa ka Bidder, akong paningkamoton nga makakita ug mga barato ug dekalidad nga mga materyales para sa Estimating. Makahatag kini ug maayo nga bid prices para dako ug posibilidad nga makadaog sa bidding.

Excerpts from Christmas Party messages From our chair and CEO

Roberto E. Aboitiz We have executed our work programs well in 2008. RISQ has been our driving value proposition; and, it remains a strong focus for 2009 and the years to come. We have all used our ‘bugsay’ well in 2008; and, we will need to rely on it even more in 2009. The economic situation around the world is not good. Companies have collapsed and massive unemployment is occurring. Projects are being postponed but we are monitoring them. We need to prepare for difficult times. It is hard to make promises at this point but let me say this as your leader: we will price our jobs cheaper just to get work for us; we will be more aggressive in our marketing 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. I thank Nap Pe, our President and COO for his strong leadership; all our team leaders, project managers, staff, and to all my kaubans for your passion and valuable contributions to make Metaphil an industry leader. Let us be confident that we will survive this storm and continue our vision to build Metaphil as a Number 1 construction and fabrication company in the Philippines.

From our president and COO

Nap R. Pe, Jr.

“Sa unang higayon sa Metaphil, kita nagsaulog sa atong Christmas Party sa kinatibuk-an ug usa ra ka pondok. Atong hingpiton kining higayona kay posible nga dili na kini mausab pa sa umaabot nga mga tuig kay nag-anam man kita kadaghan ug kadako. Apan bisan pa sa nakita natong umaabot nga kalisod tungod sa financial crisis, dili kita angay nga mawad-an sa paglaum. Hinoon, angay kita nga mangandam ug atong lig-unon ang atong kumpaniya pinaagi sa maayong kalidad nga trabaho, sa atong kauban teamwork, aron sa ingon, bisan ug nihit ug menos ang trabaho sa merkado, duna gihapon kitay kasiguroan nga mabahinan kay makita man sa atong mga kliyente nga ang ilang trabaho, kung ania kanato sa Metaphil, makasiguro sila nga mahuman sa eksakto nga kalidad ug ika-deliver sa eksakto nga panahon. Ato kining tan-awon isip usa ka higayon or oportonidad para mangita kita ug mga maayong pamaagi para makahilwas sa panahon sa kalisod. Atong pangandaman dili lang ang umaabot nga tuig, kundili sa tanan nga panahon.”

The 2008 Christmas tree-making contest shows kauban teamwork & talent

Alix Dominique G. Danday Engineer 1 Bidding

Dapat magpabilin nga sakto ug haom ang akong tanang trabaho ug obligasyon sa pagka-fitter. Kinahanglang andam sa mga umaabot nga hagit sa pagpanarbaho para sa kaayuhan. Jally A. Colina Fitter

Angay nga preparado ang tanan nga mga materyales ug ampingan ang mga gamitunon sa trabaho. Para sad kini makahapsay sa pagtrabaho ug ang mga customer makahatag sad ug positibo nga feedback sa shop floor. Algen G. Maglasang Fitter

Akong paningkamutan nga makahatag 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

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The contest was organized by the Teamwork Champs as part of their campaign for teamwork last December. Only recyclable and indigenous materials were allowed in crafting the Christmas trees. Winners were Engineering & Design (first place), Contracts (second), Operations (third), Estimating (fourth), Executive office (fifth), and IT (sixth). The judges were so impressed with all the entries, thus proclaiming six winners instead of three. Indeed, the contest showed teamwork and, of course, our kaubans’ ingenuity and talent.

“If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather than dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.” - 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.

November-December 2008

Corpcom Team Zeny Novabos Shine Cerio Flor Estapia Marife Tura Mafe Alba Arvin Villanueva Joy Pacada Marianne Caballero

Reuel Velasco

Contributors:

Loi Resma Dianne Garcia Cathy Catubay-Seguisabal Mona Calva Vincent Earl Enad Gerald Rondina

Volume 6 November-December 2008

http://www.aboitizconstruction.com

Kauban ‘ta update: Dreams do come true for Brgy. Abucayan folks!



PTBK launches in Balamban

Metaphil celebrates wild wild west Christmas ‘08 by Marianne Ramo-Caballero

Metaphil’s Christmas party was held last December 12 at the Metaphil International, Inc. (MII) Modular Fabrication Yard, Balamban. Situated at the western part of Cebu, the theme was “Wild Wild West”. Over 2,800 kaubans and their spouses attended the event in their western attire. Aboitizland President and COO Andoni Aboitiz, FBMA President and COO Doug Border, Shinji Watadani, Kenji Kawano and Hitoshi Takahara of Tsuneishi Heavy Industries also graced the event. The party started with a holy mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Manuel Tan. President and COO Nap Pe warmly welcomed everyone to the party. Chair and CEO Roberto Aboitiz (REA) delivered his annual Christmas message. Again, kaubans showcased various talents of singing and dancing. The interdepartment performances were grand and were lauded by kaubans and guests. ManCom team and the team leaders led by REA serenaded the crowd with Twist and Shout, Rhinestone Cowboy and Mary’s Boy Child. After the sumptuous dinner accompanied by a live band, more dance numbers 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 assistance of Nestor Baliguat. Also part of the show were the Bandble Bee and

the lovely Honeybees. The last kauban standing was Bryan Pulvera of Fabrication, who won the grand prize for singing the last song of the final countdown correctly. The evening was capped with the traditional raffle and distribution of Christmas giveaways, a gesture of goodwill by Metaphil management. More than 300 lucky kaubans won the raffle draws. Among the major prizes were wow magic sing, digital camera and refrigerator. “Great affair. Well prepared and lots of fun! Congrats”, REA commented. CMC added, “Great job! So amazing seeing all kaubans gathered in one beautiful event! The big number required tremendous preparations, but also resulted to so, so, so much fun. I’m truly proud of all those who worked hard to make the event successful. Kudos! Cheers to all!” 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

Tipolo, Mandaue City 6014, Cebu, Philippines

The 2008 Christmas treemaking contest shows kauban teamwork & talent

Kauban ‘ta update: Dreams do come true for Brgy. Abucayan folks!

PTBK launches in Balamban

Metaphil celebrates wild wild west Christmas ‘08 from page 01

A footbridge has been the dream of Brgy. Captain Virgilio P. Gimena for his barangay. And on December 15, such dream came to life.

By Zeny N. Novabos

As a Corporate Social Responsibility undertaking, Metaphil shall extend procurement services to Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) for its School Rehabilitation Project. The project is in collaboration with the Department of Education, 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.

*KAUBAN ‘TA CSR is Metaphil’s way of doing CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). CSR is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community. (World Business Council for Sustainable Development, undated).

What is Passion for better ways?

Working together to meet goals A friendly reminder from your Brand Management team

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November-December 2008

It was indeed a wonderful experience to be able to attend the Bugsay, kauban, a 2-day workshop last October 23 & 24 at El Salvador Resort, Danao City, Cebu.

The launching program was graced by our emcees, kauban Sam Lopez and kauban Marife Tura.

Metaphil procures for rafi

In appreciation for Metaphil’s gesture, the Balamban 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 Appreciation to Metaphil was also received by VP for Operations Boy Yangco. As an ending, a sumptuous lunch culminated the event.

By Dianne Garcia

Headed by Safety Champs, Proud to be Kauban (PTBK) was successfully launched at Modular Fabrication yard with vast participation from our Modular, Phase 4 and MII kaubans last December 4.

By Loi Resma

Metaphil, through its KAUBAN ‘TA CSR* initiatives, 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 weakening the children’s educational foundation.

Kauban Teamwork experience

by Cathy Catubay-Seguisabal

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 Abendan (Purchasing), and Mona Calva (Bidding) attended a 2-day seminar on Import/Export offered by the Philippine Institute 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 Maritime Studies and PMI Colleges, facilitated the seminar. The

purchased, to evaluating the quality of materials, to actual delivery of materials to the different sites of the Project. At the same time, Metaphil shall assist in negotiating with suppliers for possible donations, discounts or assistance as part of their corporate social responRAFI and Metaphil present to exsibility. isting suppliers on how to under-

seminar was only part one of the entire module and was focused on the role of a customs broker, modes of payment, different Incoterms, export/ import rules and regulations, import documentary requirements and import cargo clearance procedures.

Procurement team members pose with Ms. Araceli B. Requinto (third from the left) after receiving the certificate of recognition during the last day of seminar on November 13.

The seminar taught practical ways in dealing with importations and exportations even during the bidding stage.

Sepon, Laos

100.00%

LuDo & LuYm

Cebu City

100.00%

Fabrication of OK-150 Flotation Cells

OUTOTEC

LIHIR

100.00%

Fabrication of F229 Vacuum Belt Filter Frame

DELKOR

Sydney, Australia

100.00%

Fabrication of F-232 Frames

DELKOR

Sydney, Australia

100.00%

Fabrication of 24M & 35M Drive Mechanisms

DELKOR

Sepon, Laos

100.00%

Fabrication of Silo Bin & Structures

CBMH

Australia

92.00%

Fabrication of 12 Units Flotation Cells

OUTOTEC

Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya

91.50%

THI Phase 4 THI Building Dock

THICI

Balamban, Cebu

93.05%

THICI

Balamban, Cebu

96.99%

THI 4.5 Extension Project

THICI

Balamban, Cebu

18.25%

Fabrication & Erection of 34 Units Overhead Crane Fabrication & Erection of 25 Units Overhead Crane

Asian Craft Cebu Inc. Balamban

90.61%

Asian Craft Cebu Inc. Balamban

99.00%

THICI

92.00%

Fabrication of Blocks

Metaphil helps in Aboitiz Media Party By Zeny N. Novabos

Balamban

We were the third batch of the Proud to be Kauban (PTBK) workshop. The group was excited to bond with fellow kaubans and to learn more about personal values. We were thankful and grateful to management because through this we were able to enhance our communication and listening skills and strengthen our kauban relationships. We held some group discussions, shared some actual life experiences and had teambuilding activities.

Every year, Aboitiz Group hosts a Christmas Party for Cebu Media friends. This year, the party was held in Marco Polo on November 28. Inspired by the reality hit show, the “Amazing Race”, “Kasadya sa Pasko sa Barangay Aboitiz” party, had ten fun games which included “Kaguray ug Lubi” and “Lubu-ay ug Mais”.

On the first day after long hours of learning and sharing, and having a venue which was so cool, some of our kaubans went either swimming, videoke singing or just watched TV at their cozy room while doing the assignment in preparation for the next day’s discussion.

The media party was even more fun with the participation of the Aboitiz executives who led the tribes as Datus and assistant Datus. Metaphil executives present were chair and CEO Roberto E. Aboitiz, Executive Committee member Stephen G. Paradies, CFO Stephen Tan and VP-Marketing Felma Yap.

We decided to call our batch the Teamwork champions (in short T-champs) since we would like to promote kauban Teamwork combined with discipline and strong personal values. We believe that it is important to build a “win-win” team consciousness, in order to develop quality of people who make up a quality company.

All smiles as the Corporate Communications Team gear up for the Media Party games.

An excerpt from AEV president and CEO Erramon Aboitiz’s remarks: “The party was a smashing success. Everyone had a great time. Everyone in the room was focused on the games. Congratulations to all those involved in making the affair a real success. The affair, its organization, and its execution really demonstrate who we are THE ABOITIZ WAY. We are very proud of all of you.” Corporate Communications members of the Aboitiz Group facilitated the games. Ever-willing to help were CIO and AVP-Procurement Zeny Novabos and volunteers Corporate Finance Analyst Elliezer Simega and Procurement Bidding Supervisor Mona Calva.

Customer Location Accomplishment DELKOR Sepon, Vietnam 100.00% DELKOR

Fabrication of 35M Clarifier Bridge Fabrication of 6-Unit SS Glucose Tank

Such event gave a tremendous impact that made our kaubans more aware of their commitment, their value as employees and, most importantly, provided a better perspective and true meaning of our PTBK crusade.

take corporate social responsibility

RAFI is an Aboitiz Family- through the School Rehabilitation owned foundation. Project.

Project Update (as of December 31, 2008) Fabrication of 8 Units 24 M Thickener Bridges

It was a significant affair where everybody learned as they listened to kauban Nap who shared to the crowd the essence of Metaphil’s new vision: Reliability, Integrity, Safety and Quality (RISQ). Kauban Bob presented the bugsay principle, our call to action. All were inspired by our Most Valued Kauban (MVK) awardees, Felix Tura, Martin Gerard Tan and Richard Fuentes, as they set forward their bugsay and unfolded their stories and experiences of what made them great.

The group campaigned for kauban Teamwork with various definitions such as: unity, cooperation, group strength resulting in diminishing an individual’s weakness, solidarity based on company mission and vision, collaboration with the same goal in mind, and, last but not the least, synergy where 1+1 = 3.

Metaphil joins brand forum By Zeny N. Novabos

Metaphil CEO and chair Roberto E. Aboitiz welcomes participants to the Aboitiz Brand Forum.

Metaphil joined the 2nd Aboitiz Brand Forum which was held on November 13-14 at the Casino Español. Facilitated by Weena Pineda of Mansmith & Fielders, the forum was attended by representatives from several Aboitiz companies. Metaphil was represented by VP-Marketing Felma Yap, CIO and AVP-Procurement Zeny Novabos, AVP-Balamban Operations Rene Siega and AVP-HR Christopher Camba who at the same time represented FBMA.

Kaubans get their gold ribbons as recognition for teamwork.

Aboitiz Brand Forum participants pose with Jon Ramon Aboitiz, Chair of the AEV Board of Directors.

The following are the T-champs composed of 20 energetic men and women coming from various departments: Fabrication team: Ali Caunda, Joselito Florentino Procurement team: Arvin Abendan, Mona Calva,

Reuel Velasco

Design team: Crislyn Casis, Jupiter Tudtud Estimating team: Joseph Ross Jordan, Orchill Valencia, Romelito Igot

Metaphil joins IT forum By Zeny N. Novabos

David Cagasan (L) and Zeny Novabos, together with FBMA IT manager Pat Tesorio (R) and Technical manager Archie Piodos.

Metaphil joined the Aboitiz IT Forum which was held on October 24 at the Parklane Hotel. Several IT staff and users from Aboitiz companies attended the forum. Metaphil was represented by CIO and AVP-Procurement Zeny Novabos, IT manager David Cagasan and IT supervisor Ganie Espina. The theme of the forum was “Strength in Collaboration”.

Accounting team: Primo Lanaja, Tonette Tizon QC team: Erwin Albarado Productivity team: Deneb Genabe HED & Maintenance team: Romeo Pinatil, Noel Navarro, Elvis Camingawan

Contracts team: Juanita Labang HRD team: Noel Carwana PCD team: Dianne Garcia The team has selected Zeny Novabos and Anton Perdices as team advisers. November-December 2008

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