Paolo Tantoco, a notable figure in the local retail industry, has passed away at the age of 44. For years, he was part of his family’s premier retail chain, Rustan Commercial Corporation. News of his passing was confirmed by his family. Brothers Paolo and Donnie Tantoco (Photo from Donnie...
The shoes that the late Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco wore were too big to fill, especially with her contributions and support to Philippine arts and culture. Her support had profoundly impacted the growth and support of the arts and cultural activities in the country, which the Cultural Center of the...
Rizal 2nd district Rep. Dino Tanjuatco (left) and his wife, Tet (Facebook) For most congressmen, Monday's special occasion was President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address (SONA). But for Rizal 2nd district Rep. Dino Tanjuatco,...
Zenaida Rustia Tantoco It was a shock to hear of Zenaida Rustia Tantoco’s passing. I have only recently learned to call her Nedy, on her request. It was quite a challenge to wean myself off the tendency to always address her formally, calling her Ms. Tantoco. Nedy was a force for good. Being the...
Zenaida Tantoco of luxury retailer Rustan Commercial Corporation (RCC), passed away on Feb. 8, 2024, at 77. Her granddaughter Nikki Huang confirmed the news about her demise through an Instagram story. Zenaida Tantoco Zenaida, Nedy to her friends and colleagues, was the eldest daughter of...
Starbucks Philippines, in celebration of its 25th year in the market, solidifies its unwavering dedication to uplifting communities with the inauguration of the Abad Santos Tondo Community Store, a pioneering venture in the country. Noey T. Lopez, Starbucks Philippines’ president, marks this as...
At Ayala Malls’ Picklemall launch event with Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Lizzie Zobel de Ayala, and Mariana Zobel de Ayala (Photo courtesy of Ayala Malls) Leading the pickleball craze in the Philippines, Ayala Malls introduced a dynamic new lifestyle concept with...
President of Rustan Commercial Corporation Donnie Tantoco, Rustan Commercial Corporation Chairman and CEO Zenaida R. Tantoco, Stores Specialists, Inc. President Anton Huang, Catriona Gray, Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Shiseido Philippines Managing Director Michael Goh, and Rustan's...
Illustrations by Randrian Panopio Dapithapon. I’m sure my memory is playing tricks on me, but I believe that I must have encountered this word for the first time in fifth grade while my teacher, Mrs. Gualberto, was telling us about Sisa, the unfortunate character in Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere...
No government funds were spent during Michael Leyva's fashion show in Malacañang last week, Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo Tantoco said. Photo from Michael Leyva Instagram Tantoco said "the government does not spend anything" on the event, noting that it was shouldered by the...
How, in such short time, the Palace was made more functional and conducive for people who work there More than just a physical structure made of steel, stone, and wood, Malacañan Palace, officially the President’s residence and workplace, is the face of the nation. It is the primus domus , where...
But first New Year greetings from eight of the icons of the Philippine private sector (Cover design by Jovanni Bernasol) In the OCTA Research-organized, Tugon ng Masa (TNM) National Survey conducted between Oct. 23 and 27, 2022 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 male and female Filipinos 18...
