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