Paolo Tantoco of Rustan’s Dies at 44

Paolo “Paowee” Tantoco, a key executive of Rustan Commercial Corporation, has passed away at the age of 44.

His parents, Rico and Nena Tantoco, announced the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on social media by his brother, Donnie Tantoco.

“It is with great sorrow that we share the sudden passing of our son, Paolo ‘Paowee’ Tantoco. We are devastated by our loss and kindly request your prayers for Paowee and our family,” they said.

A series of Novena Masses will be held in his memory from March 10 to 17, with the final Mass taking place at 5 p.m. on March 17 at Rico’s Café, Nena’s Sanctuary, Sta. Elena.

Paolo served as an assistant vice president for administration at Rustan’s, a company founded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, and their children, Alana, Bella, and Zach.