TAGAYTAY CITY – Sen. Francis N. Tolentino reminded Pangasinan councilors on Friday to not forget their oath of office for a smooth-sailing public service that could reflect up to the national scale. During the 2nd General Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL)-Pangasinan Chapter,...
Sen. Francis Tolentino urged on Thursday the expansion of the administration’s flagship project, the Food Stamp Program (FSP), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). During the plenary debates on the agency’s 2024 budget, Tolentino said, “I hope that the program can...
‘TOL VIEWS Balancing progress and ecological preservation has always been a globally shared challenge. Sustainable development has always been difficult to balance with industrialization. For developing countries like the Philippines, the dilemma has always been development versus...
Designing with a purpose has always been part of Oliver Tolentino’s journey, whether it is showcasing local craftsmanship on the international runways or putting his A-list clients in garbs made of Filipino-made textiles. This time, the Filipino fashion designer explores the idea of couture made...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, November 12 urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to consider recalling the country’s ambassador to Beijing to protest the latest water cannon attack by the Chinese Coast Guard on a Philippine vessel that was on a resupply mission in the...
Choco Mucho zoomed to its fifth straight win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference after a 25-23, 25-21, 25-19 drubbing of Akari on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Philsports Arena in Pasay City. The Flying Titans haven’t dropped a single set since losing to sister...
Sen. Francis Tolentino was recognized by President Marcos for his efforts during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 when he was still serving as the chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). (Screenshot from RTVM video) During the commemoration in Tacloban,...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will no longer pursue its request for P500 million worth of confidential funds under the proposed 2024 budget which has been deemed submitted for plenary approval on Thursday, November 9. Sen. Sonny Angara faces his colleagues during the plenary session...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Thursday, November 9 urged the Senate to craft a law that would set guidelines and parameters concerning the use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF). During the plenary debates on the proposed national budget for 2024, Tolentino said it is...
TOL VIEWS Nov. 8, 2023 marks the 10th anniversary when super typhoon Yolanda hit the country and wreaked havoc in communities in the Philippines but most extensively devastating Tacloban, Leyte. Yolanda claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions of families, and damaged properties worth...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, October 9 reminded the Department of Justice (DOJ) that naturalized Filipino athletes should enjoy the same rights and privileges of natural-born athletes, specifically in terms of employment. Tolentino clarified this with Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino hopes the country’s performance at the 19 th Asian Games would translate to more Filipino qualifiers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino poses with Asian Games medalists. “We’re...
