Senator Jinggoy Estrada urged the Philippine government to consider bringing China's baseline claim before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague or even to the United Nations. Estrada said this in response to China’s recent efforts to reinforce its claim over the West Philippine...
‘TOL VIEWS Now that the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act have been signed, our even more challenging work begins. While the passage of these landmark legislations has been widely perceived as a preliminary victory, and a headway in the continuing pursuit...
Senators find it unnecessary to grant the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) request for additional subsidy under their proposed budget for next year when it has yet to provide sufficient financial relief to patients. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, principal sponsor and...
With the signing of the Philippine Maritime Zones (PMZ) Act, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said that this would strengthen the Philippines' rights to explore and exploit natural resources in the Philippine Sea - including Talampas ng Pilipinas (Philippine Rise or Benham Rise). According...
Two senators are optimistic that Donald Trump's return will sustain the Philippines' strong ties with the United States (US). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the country will remain a significant ally of the United States under Trump's administration. "The Philippines has...
Senators are upbeat that the signing into law of the country’s first maritime zones and archipelagic sea laws will give more teeth to the legal and territorial claim of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The two laws will further strengthen our sovereignty and sovereign...
Al Panlilio is putting premium on a sustainable program and a united and harmonious Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) as he seeks another term as POC first vice president under the ticket of reelectionist president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Abraham...
Chito Loyzaga, who is running against incumbent Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino for the Philippine Olympic Committee presidency in polls set Nov. 29, said they have adopted basketball’s Al Panlilio and surfing’s Raul Canlas as part of their roster because they believed in the integrity of both...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino strengthened the country’s ties with the global sports community in the XXVII Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly in Cascais, Portugal, last Wednesday, Oct. 31. Tolentino also met with...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino led the distribution of relief goods to nearly 2,000 families in four municipalities across Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 31 which were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last week. Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tolentino arrives in Talisay to lead...
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) election set next month will be a duel for presidency between incumbent Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino of cycling and challenger Chito Loyzaga of baseball. This, after Loyzaga announced his candidacy on Wednesday, Oct. 30, along with his lineup. Incumbent POC...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident Filipino athletes have enough window to prepare for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games that Thailand is hosting late next year. PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino answers...
