For Sen. Francis Tolentino, the Philippines' joint patrol operation with Australia, Japan, and the United States in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will promote regional stability rather than provoke China. Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS15) and US Navy ship USS Gabrielle Giffords...
TOL VIEWS Only two more days and we once again celebrate the most important Sunday for the entire Catholic church – Easter Sunday. For the predominantly Catholic Philippine population, Holy Week, Easter Sunday in particular, affirms our deeply rooted faith in the redemption of humankind through...
‘TOL VIEWS March 22, 2024 has been designated this year as World Water Day, coinciding with the launch of the United Nation’s World Water Development Report 2024: Water for Peace and Prosperity. Water remains the cornerstone of life, the fundamental element which shapes communities,...
TOL Views As we commemorate Women’s Month, it is imperative that we recognize and honor the profound impact of women on our society. From the halls of our government to the humblest of households, Filipino women have played pivotal roles as strong and empowered individuals, as well as the...
‘TOL VIEWS A few days from today, the holiest month for our brother Muslims will begin. Religiously observed by Muslims worldwide, the Ramadan is a time for deeper prayer, reflection and devotion to Alah’s ways and teachings. Islam is the second largest religion in the Philippines, hence, this...
‘TOL VIEWS Archipelagic nations like the Philippines face both challenges and opportunities in being composed of island clusters and vast oceans. Keeping these island communities connected and united, growing and sustainable, peaceful and orderly, remains the primary business of government...
‘TOL VIEWS US President John F. Kennedy was once quoted saying: “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Last week, together with a number of local leaders and government officials, we concluded our Foreign Study Mission on Local Governance and Innovation for Economic...
'TOL VIEWS “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy” says US President Thomas Jefferson. A community provided with the broadest access to information on matters that impact both individual and community life is a community empowered to make informed choices and collective...
TOL VIEWS More than 2.8 million devotees of the Poong Nazareno flocked Quiapo Church last Tuesday as the entire nation celebrated the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene. Their journey with Señor Nazareno was a grueling, yet faith-filled, grace-filled, 15 hours. The traslacion, as it has always...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has hinted at the intention of Senator Francis Tolentino to resign as Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, chairman, but said that the latter must do this in the plenary. "Sabi niya kasi sa akin sobrang busy niya raw eh. Kailangan daw niya mangampanya. Di na raw...
‘TOL VIEWS The Philippines is an archipelagic and maritime nation. With a total of 7,641 islands, we are the second-largest archipelago in the world. More than 62 percent of the country’s municipalities and cities thrive on our coasts. Many of us rely on the bounty of our seas for food. With...
Sen. Francis Tolentino urged on Thursday the expansion of the administration’s flagship project, the Food Stamp Program (FSP), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). During the plenary debates on the agency’s 2024 budget, Tolentino said, “I hope that the program can...
