Donnie Tantoco Archives

Paolo Tantoco: ‘I want to give back to the family’

‘I want to give back to the family.” In an interview with PeopleAsia in October 2017, Paolo Tantoco, the 44 year-old COO of Pacific Links Golf Development Inc. and chief security and procurement officer of Sta. Elena Golf and Country Estate, who passed away in Los Angeles, told the magazine…

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…

How Donnie Tantoco was weaned on meaningful stories and positive examples

Donnie Tantoco, eldest son of Rico and Nena Tantoco, talks about his father’s parenting style and how it has shaped him to become the man and father that he is today to Nicole, Camille and Christian. By Alex Y. Vergara Donnie Tantoco and his siblings grew up and were shaped…

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…

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…

Happy Father’s Day! A tribute to the dads of PeopleAsia

To the man who swept mom off her feet, the hero sons (and daughters) want to live up to, and the overall protector of the brood - a Happy Father's Day to you! These PeopleAsia dads show us what it's all about with their deep devotion to family, soaring careers…

“I dos” and Diamonds

Who doesnâ€™t remember Breakfast at Tiffanyâ€™s? Armed with aÂ timelessly beautiful onscreen couple (played by Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard), sophisticated costume designs and signature accessories, and soulful soundtrack itâ€™s a cinematic masterpiece thatâ€™s hard to forget.Â And while it may be a fantasy of many women to put themselves in Ms.…

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…

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…

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 Rustanâ€™s scion Donnie Tantoco exudes power yet is, surprisingly, reachable. The whole set was abuzz during the photo shoot of People Asiaâ€™s â€œMen Who Matterâ€ for this year when Bienvenido â€œDonnieâ€ Tantoco…