Sen. Francis Tolentino sent to the Hague Academy of Local Governance in the Netherlands for a five-day study mission on local governance and innovation for local economic development Local Government Unit (LGU) officials to help them stay abreast with the innovations and strategies implemented by...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla made a renewed push for the Philippines to assert its rights over Sabah like what it's doing in the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Robinhood Padilla pushed anew for the Philippines' assertion of its rights over Sabah. During the plenary deliberations on the proposed Philippine...
The Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation on Tuesday, January 30 moved to subpoena a certain Atty. Anthony Abad who is reportedly behind the signature campaign for Charter change. It was Sen. Francis Tolentino who made the motion to subpoena the lawyer during the...
Senator Francis Tolentino expressed his belief that once the Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ASL) law is enacted, and eventually accepted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it can strengthen the position of the Philippines in the ongoing territorial disputes and aggression of adversarial...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Help Filipinos appreciate the additional benefits that they'll get as a result of the premium hike from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Senator Francis Tolentino offered this advice to the state health...
Senators on Tuesday, January 16 expressed their support to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri for leading the filing a Senate resolution that seeks to pursue amendments to the 1987 Constitution, but only limited to revisions in its economic provisions. Senate President Juan Miguel...
More senators weighed in on the continuous push to amend the Constitution through the People's Initiative. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva criticized those confusing and threatening the public to prioritize the interests of those hungry for power. "Tigilan na po ang paglapastangan at...
Senator Francis Tolentino has called on the Senate to help devise more options for drivers under the seemingly problematic Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). In Tolentino's regular DZRH program with Elmer Francisco, owner of local vehicle manufacturer Francisco Motors, the...
In terms of legislation, Senator Francis Tolentino believes that there should be more stand-by funds allotted for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will go to dangerous places for their employment. “Hindi lang repatriation, kundi hanggang sa makabalik sa normal na buhay. Maayudahan sila...
Senator Francis Tolentino says the Philippines must maintain the moral high ground against China when it comes to the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Tolentino stated this in a television interview on Wednesday, Dec. 20 on ANC when he was asked what could be done differently...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Wednesday, Dec. 20, that the new chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee will have big shoes to fill following Senato Francis Tolentino's confirmation that he will soon vacate the post. In a statement, Zubiri said that Tolentino’s leadership of the...
Sen. Francis Tolentino confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 19, that he will vacate the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee post in fulfillment of a sacred commitment to serve for a concise term of one and a half years. "I find it both a duty and an honor to uphold the essence of a prior agreement. This decision is...
