Where the Heart Is

A lush backyard, a grand staircase, a pond full of koi fishes that are said to bring their owner's luck, and a beautiful house full of love. For Mustela Philippines' mom of two (going on three) and their lovely family, there really is no place like the Tancinco abode in the quiet neighborhood of Alabang.

BC: What are some of your mommy must-haves?

Tammy Tancinco: Mustela Stelatria—I always carry this in my bag because it's a first aid cream that relieves itchiness and redness due to mosquito/insect bites and also good for any minor skin irritation. Biotherm Lip Balm—it's always nice to look good. Pocket Swiss Knife—very handy and has all the useful tools in mini size (one time I had to use tweezers to get the splinter on Gian's hand while we were at a park, I'm just so happy I have my Swiss knife). Musti cologne—refreshes and lifts my mood. Band Aid—you never know when you will need it, be it for my kids' wound or just when I'm wearing the most painful shoes. Lastly, notebook and a pen—always have these two in my bag.


Photographs by Martin Favis
Styling by Kariz Tanya Favis
Interview by Valerie Ann Del Castillo
Additional Photographs by Mark Cabalang
Makeup by Ana Isip
Hair by Kenneth Bersalona of Basement Salon


To read the whole story, grab a copy of BC Magazine's December-January 2012 issue on newsstands and leading bookstores. For more information, call 478-4172 or email info@bcmedia.ph.