TOL VIEWS The globally shared issue on climate change and humanity’s attempts to mitigate its impact have radically altered the ways by which people, goods and information travel. From the ancient tools for travelling to the more modernized vehicles of the contemporary world, transportation...
Senator Francis Tolentino has met with Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Theresa Dizon-Vega to discuss the Adaptive Governance Innovation for Local Executive (AGILE), a program he launched in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. AGILE program is implemented in partnership with the Korean...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, June 19, led the commemoration of the 162nd birth anniversary of the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in Calamba City, Laguna. The lessons and legacy left behind by Rizal should inspire the present and future generations by striving to change for...
TOL Views Infrastructure development is the backbone of industrialization. The establishment of structures and facilities that drive economic activities is essential to the success of our thrusts towards national inclusive growth and development. In constructing bridges, buildings, roads, and...
Senator Francis Tolentino has called on the government to activate an “adopt a livestock” program as residents in the province of Albay deal with the increasing restiveness of Mayon Volcano. Tolentino cited the experience of Tagaytay City residents during the 2020 Taal Volcano eruption...
TOL Views Our Mindanao island is truly beaming with beauty and blessings from nature. If you are a tourist looking for the fun and adventure that waterfalls offer, then the beautiful, pristine, and peaceful province of Lanao del Norte is exactly the place for you. Lanao del Norte is home to the...
TOL Views Tourism is one of the Philippines’ primary industries. Tourists travel to the country to experience its tropical warmth, the beauty of its pristine waters, and the hospitality of its people, among others. Local and foreign visitors travel to the country through various transportation...
TOL VIEWS Electric power has undeniably become a basic need for the modern man. This energy source has truly revolutionized human life in countless ways and our dependence on electricity to power up homes, offices, transportation, communication, and businesses, among numerous other facets of life,...
Senator Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino on Tuesday, May 23, said the potential defense agreement between the Philippine and Japanese governments may need the concurrence of the Senate. Tolentino, vice-chairman of the Senate committee on foreign relations, issued the statement as the two Asian...
'TOL VIEWS Just when the world thought Covid-19 was over, we now fear the resurgence of this deadly virus which took millions of lives worldwide, crippled world economy and halted the people’s lives. The Department of Health declared last Monday that new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the...
Senator Francis N. Tolentino formally received his third Master of Laws degree from the Ivy League-institution Columbia Law School after he attended the graduation rites in New York City yesterday (Tuesday, Philippine Standard Time). The Philippine senator wore a Filipino flag-inspired sash over...
'TOL VIEWS All gears continue to fire up in the on-going 32nd Southeast Asian Games and 12th Para Games in Cambodia. Southeast Asian sports once again take center stage as athletes from 11 nations compete in the 37 sports events lined up for the sports meet. The SEA Games scheduled to run from...