Senators on Friday, November 24 rejected China’s accusations the Philippines is stirring up trouble in the South China Sea saying it has always been the other party that is causing concerns in the area. This, after President Marcos announced last Tuesday, November 21,...
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has recommended amending Republic Act 10361 or the Kasambahay Law by specifying criminal liabilities against abusive employers with corresponding penalties for death or physical injuries sustained by their household employee during the course of...
For Senator Francis Tolentino, giving Christmas gifts is part of Filipino tradition, and there is nothing wrong with doing this same thing for Filipino troops sacrificing within the country's jurisdiction. He made the statement in reaction to the stand of the National Security Council (NSC) that it...
Senator Francis Tolentino underscored how the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have been vital in various areas that seek to improve the country's development. Sen. Francis T,olentino stresses on Friday, November 17, 2023,...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, November 12 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to consider recalling the country’s ambassador to Beijing to protest the latest water cannon attack by the Chinese Coast Guard on a Philippine vessel that was on a resupply mission in the...
Sen. Francis Tolentino was recognized by President Marcos for his efforts during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 when he was still serving as the chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). (Screenshot from RTVM video) During the commemoration in Tacloban,...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will no longer pursue its request for P500 million worth of confidential funds under the proposed 2024 budget which has been deemed submitted for plenary approval on Thursday, November 9. Sen. Sonny Angara faces his colleagues during the plenary session...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Thursday, November 9 urged the Senate to craft a law that would set guidelines and parameters concerning the use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF). During the plenary debates on the proposed national budget for 2024, Tolentino said it is...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, October 9 reminded the Department of Justice (DOJ) that naturalized Filipino athletes should enjoy the same rights and privileges of natural-born athletes, specifically in terms of employment. Tolentino clarified this with Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Senator Francis Tolentino has called on newly-elected barangay officials in the country to retain the barangay health workers (BHWs) currently serving in their community. Tolentino pointed out these BHWs already acquired extensive knowledge and skills in their given...
'TOL VIEWS The upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 2023 have been much-awaited after being postponed for multiple times. All candidates and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in both local and national levels, local government units (LGUs), the Philippine National...
Divisoria (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino is asking local businesses to ensure the affordability of their goods during this holiday season for the sake of Filipino consumers. Tolentino had this to say during his weekly radio...
