DOH Eleven additional fireworks-related injuries were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) on Dec. 30 to 31. The new cases brought the tally of fireworks-related injuries to 52 since the DOH started its surveillance last Dec. 21. The DOH noted that the current total was 30 percent higher...
Actor-politician Isko Moreno recently posted a video on Facebook where he talks about his new journey as a first-time grandparent. He said, "Exciting and I'm happy. Actually, hindi lang ako happy, very happy. Kasi nung araw di ako naniniwala dun sa mga sabi-sabi ng mga matatanda na 'mapapalapit ka...
Award-winning actor Jaime Fabregas endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo and asked their fellow Bicolanos to recruit more supporters and ensure her win in the 2022 polls. Actor Jaime Fabregas, in a video message, endorses the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo....
We ask some to share they're most memorable moments this pandemic This prolonged lockdown has made us look at things differently. How we choose to spend our time, and how we look at each scenario has made us appreciate each and every single moment that we spend here on earth. And now that children...
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,...
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., Benny,...
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 Tantoco...
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, “You...
Or why Starbucks chose to partner with the Rustan Group 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 on...
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 in those...
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 Sr.,...
