Tantocos commemorate Philippe Charriol, celebrate Alexander-Katia engagement

MANILA, Philippines —The life and times of internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur Philippe Charriol were celebrated during a moving memorial service arranged by Rustan’s chairwoman and CEO Nedy Tantoco and held at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel of the Tantoco family residence.

Peter Jentes, Annick Charriol, Coralie Charriol Paul, Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr., Alexander Charriol, Katia Sophie Cohen, Nedy Tantoco, chairman and CEO, Stores Specialists, Inc. and Jean Pierre Grivory

The Tantoco family has had a long business and personal relationship with Charriol and his family: wife Annick, daughter Coralie and son Alexander, who were all present to commemorate the family patriarch.

Marilen Tantoco, vice president, home merchandising and buying, Rustan Commercial Corporation (RCC); Dulce Cepeda; Mario Katigbak, general manager, Tiffany & Co.

Moving and personal touches were provided in the eulogies delivered by Tantoco, Coralie, and two longtime associates of Charriol, Peter Jentes and Jean Pierre Grivory. Also present at the service were French Ambassador Nicolas Galey and former Ambassador to the Holy See Bienvenido Tantoco Sr.

Katia Sophie Cohen, Nina Huang, Crickette Tantoco, Coralie Charriol Paul, Mia Borromeo, Dina Tantoco-Marketing Communications Manager, Rustan Commercial Corporation

After the service, the family and friends moved to a beautifully set up tent in the garden for an Italian-themed dinner, where the music was provided by the Pundaquit Virtuosi directed by Coke Bolipata.

Mark Jentes, Ludovic Lesur, Alexander Jentes, Charriol’s international trainer

During dinner, the good news was shared about the timely engagement of Alexander Charriol and his fiancée, Katia Cohen.

Dr. Raul Sunico, Rachelle Gerodias Park, Byeong In Park, Maritess and Renato Enriquez