Donnie Tantoco

Joel’s Place is poised to redefine “grocerant” experience

Joel’s Place is poised to redefine “grocerant” experience

Still thinking of what dishes to serve and gifts to give at your family’s noche buena feast tonight? What about tomorrow’s lunch where members of the entire clan are attending? Or next week's media noche? Joel’s Place, in Rockwell Makati, can be your ultimate lifesaver in this season of endless…
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Up on “stage” down by the lake

Up on “stage” down by the lake

Nena’s Sanctuary, a nine-hectare development inside Sta. Elena Golf and Country Estate, initially opens to the public with Lakehall, an events place in the midst of nature. A hotel and spa, as well as a café and themed retail area are in the planning stages. By Alex Y. Vergara There’s…
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Rustan’s patriarch Benny Tantoco, 100, passes away

Rustan’s patriarch Benny Tantoco, 100, passes away

Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr., the man behind luxury giant Rustan's Group of Companies, has passed away at 1:06 in the morning, July 6. The news was confirmed by Susan Joven, a long-time public relations consultant for Rustan's. The former ambassador to the Vatican and PeopleAsia Lifetime Achievement Awardee for 2015…
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“I dos” and Diamonds

“I dos” and Diamonds

Who doesn’t remember Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Armed with a timelessly beautiful onscreen couple (played by Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard), sophisticated costume designs and signature accessories, and soulful soundtrack it’s a cinematic masterpiece that’s hard to forget. And while it may be a fantasy of many women to put themselves in Ms.…
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What makes you Filipino?

What makes you Filipino?

awOr perhaps a better question to ask is, what makes you proud to be Filipino? The question and others like it that prompt us to reflect on our culture, heritage and national identity resurface in the days surrounding Independence Day and upcoming Buwan ng Wika celebrations in August. Our welcoming…
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Good deeds never go unnoticed!

Those blessed with great fortune are also those most capable of giving back. PeopleAsia puts the spotlight on individuals and groups that have taken the opportunity to do good for fellow Filipinos through their art, passions and influence. Save a Seat Kenneth Cobonpue designed six limited-edition chairs used during APEC's…
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A Word from the Wise: Donnie Tantoco

A Word from the Wise: Donnie Tantoco

By GRACE C. DIEZ Some men command attention but very few can do it without becoming intimidating. Hardworking Rustan’s scion Donnie Tantoco exudes power yet is, surprisingly, reachable. The whole set was abuzz during the photo shoot of People Asia’s “Men Who Matter” for this year when Bienvenido “Donnie” Tantoco…
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