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 an...
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...
Life is short, but we can live long and happy. And these are a centenarian's secrets
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER In his awe of life and the world, Benny Tantoco isn't any older now than he was in this picture, at his office at Rustan's
When life is a challenge for most, Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr.,...
Lolo Benny, patriarch of the family behind Rustan Group of Companies, the original ‘retail therapist,’ turns 100
LIFE IS SHORT BUT WE CAN LIVE LONG To Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. or Lolo Benny, to live is to be constantly in awe of life and its every moment
Today, April 7, 2021, Bienvenido...
Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr.’s eldest grandson ponders everything he has learned from his 100-year-old mentor and inspiration
TWINNING The author with his Lolo Benny
“What is the one thing that you want me to learn from you?” I once asked Lolo Benny.
I was very surprised when he said,...
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FAMILY IS FORTUNE The author with Lolo Benny and his girls Stella, Emma, and Krie
I’ve learned two things from observing Lolo Benny on how to live a full and long life. The first is to always show up, always be present, and always be...
This is the secret to longevity, based on what this grandson has learned from his 100-year-old grandfather
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FAMILY (standing from left) Shake Shack chief global licensing officer Michael Kark, Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti, Anton Huang, Tokie Enriquez, Nina Huang, Marilen...
This Royal Duty Free COO recalls travels with his grandfather on the occasion of the latter's 100th birthday
CHEERS TO SUNNY DAYS Lolo Benny in Langkawi in 2012
Growing up with Lolo was very exciting, never boring. In summer, he would always take me with him traveling. Lolo taught me a lot...
How this Gawad Kalinga mentor learned everything he knows about charity from his grandfather
WITH MY FAMILY AT LOLO BENNY'S 95TH The Pineda family (standing from left) Kathleen, Eman, Eddie, Marilou, Marivic, Jaime, the author, (seated from left) the birthday celebrant Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco...