The number of Filipino athletes qualifying for Paris is rising and so is the buildup of excitement as the country braces for its 100th year of participation in the Olympics. “Eleven, formally, and counting,” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president on Sunday, April 21, a day after...
Senator Francis Tolentino has weighed in on the alleged cutting of "payaw" or fish aggregating device by the Chinese, and says that it warrants a diplomatic protest from the Philippines. It was the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) that helped install the payaw to help out...
Senator Francis Tolentino (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino is asking President Marcos to certify as urgent measure on nuclear damage compensation and nuclear...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino (Senate PRIB) If he would have his way, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino wants the Philippines to have regular joint patrols with Australia, Japan, and the United States (US) in the West Philippine Sea...
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...
NorthPort star Arvin Tolentino remains grounded despite his continued rise as one of the PBA's elite scorers. NorthPort star Arvin Tolentino (PBA Images) The 28-year-old Tolentino, who is playing in his fourth season in the PBA, knew that staying in shape and keeping a proper mindset will bring him...
A picture that needs no caption—Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino consoling in his arms the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo. THE picture says it all—Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and...
Sen. Francis Tolentino is pushing for the completion of the Philippine Navy (PN) Archipelagic Defense Act and the PN Basing Strategy 2040. Sen. Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino, chairperson of the Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, presides over the public hearing on...
'TOL VIEWS In recent months, our nation has been confronted with a concerning surge in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. This highly contagious bacterial infection, characterized by severe coughing fits and a distinctive "whooping" sound, has claimed the lives of 49 individuals...
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...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, March 24 slammed the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) warning on the Philippines “not to play with fire” when the government is defending the country’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ...
"Lahat po yan may karapatan (All of them have rights)." This was Senator Francis Tolentino's statement on Saturday, March 23 during an interview on DWIZ as he called for the hiring of veterinarians in ports for the convenience of people traveling with pets. Tolentino asked the Philippine Ports...
