Sen. Francis Tolentino highlighted how the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act will improve the country’s maritime governance. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, welcomes questions from colleagues as he defends...
In a bid to achieve water security for Filipinos, Senator Francis Tolentino is pushing for the continuous development of water sources nationwide. In a conversation with the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) Administrator Vince Revil on Saturday, Dec. 2, Tolentino cited several water...
Senator Francis Tolentino believes that the country's return to the International Criminal Court (ICC) might require concurrence coming from the Senate. Tolentino made the statement in reaction to President Marcos' pronouncement that the Philippine government is considering its return to the...
Senators on Friday, November 24 rejected China’s accusations the Philippines is stirring up trouble in the South China Sea saying it has always been the other party that is causing concerns in the area. This, after President Marcos announced last Tuesday, November 21,...
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has recommended amending Republic Act 10361 or the Kasambahay Law by specifying criminal liabilities against abusive employers with corresponding penalties for death or physical injuries sustained by their household employee during the course of...
'TOL Views Three weeks after the 2023 Barangay and Sangguninang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), both newly elected and re-elected barangay and SK officials gear up to build and lead their respective communities. As mandated by the Department of Interior and Local Government, federations have been or...
For Senator Francis Tolentino, giving Christmas gifts is part of Filipino tradition, and there is nothing wrong with doing this same thing for Filipino troops sacrificing within the country's jurisdiction. He made the statement in reaction to the stand of the National Security Council (NSC) that it...
Senator Francis Tolentino underscored how the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have been vital in various areas that seek to improve the country's development. Sen. Francis T,olentino stresses on Friday, November 17, 2023,...
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...
