Only few dared to dream big at the time when the country was still trying to recover from the ravages of the deadly Covid-19 in early 2021. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino was one of them, and he was right all along. The Olympic dream was finally...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, July 22, to disclose the details of the "understanding" reached by the Philippines and China for the resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. (Photo from the Office of Senate...
‘TOL VIEWS Three days to go till the President’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). There is much anticipation of the President’s report to the Filipino people on the various aspects of our life as a nation – economy, international relations, peace and security, education,...
The bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday, July 17, the final version of the Maritime Zones Bill. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB photo) "Yung salient points ay sinama natin yung sa Palawan, sinama natin yung sa Philippine Rise. Tapos ni-reconcile natin yung...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino is optimistic that Senators Nancy Binay and Alan Peter Cayetano will soon reconcile following an organizational meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. "Positive naman ako, mararangal na tao yung mga makakausap...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino expressed his confidence in the Filipino athletes’ chances in next week’s Paris Olympics, believing that the country could eclipse its previous medal haul in Tokyo three years ago. POC President Bambol Tolentino belives the Filipino...
The country’s top sports official graces the final Forum of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) on Tuesday, July 16, prior to the kickoff of the Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino will be appearing in the 10:30 a.m. session at...
‘TOL VIEWS This year marks the 50th Nutrition Month Celebration since Presidential Decree No. 491 was signed on June 25, 1974. After 50 years, the health and nutrition status of Filipinos, particularly school children, continue to be challenged by several factors including the capacity of...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino likened the fate of the missing fisherman in Subic, Zambales to a "hit-and-run". Philippine Coast Guard personnel retrieve the wreckage of fishing banca "John Robert" on July 9, 2024 after it was hit by an unidentified vessel in subic, Zambales on July 3....
EJ Obiena – one of the country’s strongest medal potentials in the Paris – has his mind and body focused on the Olympics, according to Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino who had a brief internet call with the world No. 2 men’s pole vaulter late Tuesday,...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Sunday, July 7, rallied Filipinos to unite on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. “Raising public awareness on the West Philippine Sea is key to rallying Filipinos to take a united stand on this issue,” said Tolentino, who was one of the 7,000...
‘TOL VIEWS China’s intimidation of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea continues to lean towards more hostile and provocative actions. The videos that showed Chinese coast guards yelling at our soldiers while violently striking Philippine re-supply boats are far beyond alarming....
