The Covidization of leisure and entertainment in the Philippines NEW KING OF VIDEOS Among the victors in the post-pandemic world are video-on-demand services In the past two years, do you remember how many shows you’ve streamed online? How many video calls have you attended? How many times have...
Philippine Italian Association and Lyceum of the Philippines University in Cavite sign agreement on inclusion of Italian in curriculum PARLI ITALIANO? Officers of the Philippine Italian Association, the Italian Embassy in Manila, and the Lyceum of the Philippines (from left): Mark Irvin Celis, Dr....
A tribute to late musical director and former principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Ruggero Barbieri Ruggero Barbieri conducting the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra At age 60, Italian Maestro Ruggero Barbieri passed away on March 20, Sunday, at the Pope John XXIII Hospital...
Catch Cecile Licad in virtual post-Valentine concert at New York’s historic Lotos Club on Feb. 22 By Pablo Tariman CLASSICAL PIANIST Cecile Licad Internationally acclaimed Filipino pianist Cecile Licad is all set for a post-Valentine virtual concert on Feb, 22, a Tuesday, at 5 p.m. A fund-raising...
The New Year is upon us. On the crystal surface of the champagne we drank on New Year’s Eve, have we seen enough of ourselves to help us kick old habits, strengthen parts of us that had been weak, turn a new leaf, hug our enemies, and keep abusive, toxic people we loved at a distance? But...
Storied department store Rustan’s makes togetherness the centerpiece of this year’s merrymaking WITH YOU, WITH YOU, WITH YOU Bardot long-sleeve dress, Roberto Coin earrings and bracelet; and On her, Vivienne Tam knitted top and DAZE high rise skinny jeans; on him, Hackett shirt, trousers, and...
IN LOVING MEMORY Amiga and designer to Manila's well-dressed ladies Criselda Lontok On Wednesday morning, quiet as her voice, gentle as her manners, fashion designer and longtime Rustan’s treasure Criselda Lontok made a graceful exit and, though Manila was shocked by her passing, they were soon...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Philip Cu Unjieng When Rustan's founder and family patriarch Ambassador Bienvenido ‘Benny’ Tantoco passed away early Tuesday morning, July 6th, an era of Philippine luxury retail came to a sad close. For along with his late wife, Gliceria...
Entrepreneur, diplomat, family figure Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., who lived to 100, was a shining example of how to live long and happy IN MEMORIAM Benny Tantoco Sr., portrait by Rupert Jacinto To me the greatest gift of Lolo Benny, Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., (April 7, 1921 - July 6, 2021), to the...
He leaves behind an unmatched legacy IN HIS PRIME Benny Tantoco in his younger years at the office Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr., patriarch of the family behind the Rustan Group of Companies and former ambassador to the Holy See, passed peacefully Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021. Lolo Benny, as he was...
The 'father of luxury retail' in the Philippines was 100 years old Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr. has passed away, a member of the family confirmed on the morning of July 6, 2021. The former ambassador to the Vatican, known to many simply as Lolo Benny, was 100 years old. 'RETAIL THERAPIST' Lolo Benny,...
For these kids, spending more time with their fathers is among the many silver linings to this COVID-19 cloud CHILDREN AND THEIR DADS Clockwise from top left: Nikki and Anton Huang, Bob Aquino and Marta, Dr. Z Teo and Ken Z, Nicole de los Reyes and Donnie Tantoco, Erika Dee and Riki Dee, Mateo...
