‘TOL VIEWS Foreign intimidation in our own maritime borders remains a pressing security concern for the entire nation. This threat to national security gives birth to even greater challenges to national economy, peace and stability. It is, however, good to note that our government has come to...
Senate Majority Francis Tolentino (left), House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe (Facebook) If House Speaker Martin Romualdez is excited to work with his newly-installed Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, then so too is the House majority leader...
The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) will confer to PhilCycling president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino the 2024 ACC Merit Award during the continental body’s Congress next month in Kazakhstan. ACC secretary-general Onkar Singh informed Tolentino of the award in a correspondence dated May 16....
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate Social Media Unit) Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino has announced his strong support for the nuclear power program in Labrador, Pangasinan, as an alternative energy source to help resolve the ongoing...
‘TOL VIEWS Only last Monday (May 13, 2024), I introduced Senate Bill 2667 or The National Security Information Clearance Act. The bill was premised on the important goal of safeguarding classified matters and information in government offices, most importantly those that may imperil national...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution to investigate, in aid of legislation, the alleged unauthorized wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy in Manila on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM). In a press conference on Wednesday, May 15, Tolentino said the...
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate Social Media Unit) Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the opinion of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify the jurisdiction of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over private foreign vessels. During a recent Senate...
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Francis Tolentino has expressed satisfaction over the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) decision to heed his call to include clothing color...
‘TOL VIEWS Young people are the future of any country. We rely on them to build on the positive gains we have achieved and to prepare a better Philippines for those who will come after them. Hence, it is important to invest in their development so that they can reach their full potential...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government is preparing for the Philippine Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games 2024 Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg from May 26 to June 1. MAYOR Alfredo Abelardo ‘Albee’ Benitez and Sen. Francis Tolentino pose during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement...
Senators expressed support for President Marcos' pronouncement that the Philippines has no plan to put any kind of cannon on its ships. Sen. Francis Tolentino said it's a "pragmatic" and "responsible" decision made by the President to consider the prevailing situation calculated to maintain the...
At least two senators welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call to accelerate moves to revert to the old school calendar by next year. In an interview, Marcos had agreed there is a need to shift to the old school calendar in order to counter the effects of the...
