Rustan’s Paolo Tantoco passes away at 44

Rustan Commercial Corporation executive Paolo Tantoco has passed away at 44 years old.

“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 for your prayers for Paowee and our family," Paolo’s parents, Rico and Nena Tantoco, said in a statement posted on social media by his brother Donnie Tantoco.

Novena Masses will be held for Paolo on March 10 to 17. 

The last novena Mass will be at at Rico's Café, Nena's Sanctuary, Sta. Elena at 5 p.m.

Paolo was an assistant vice president for administration at the company founded by his family decades ago. He is survived by his wife, Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, and their children Alana, Bella, and Zach. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BM, GMA Integrated News