Sen. Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino underscored on Wednesday, Sept. 6, the need for the country to have its own maritime zone law to assert its territory. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Francis Tolentino answers the members of the media during the weekly "Kapihan sa Manila Bay" forum at...
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Tuesday, September 5 made a commitment to assist the household helper who sought the Senate’s help in seeking justice against her abusive employers. Sen. Francis Tolentino and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada questions former employer France Garcia...
A Senate panel recommended on Monday, Sept. 4, the amendment of the Anti-Hazing Law or Republic Act 11053 instead of giving the Commission on High Education (CHED) a new charter so it can impose stiffer penalties against schools that would be involved in hazing. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero...
Senator Francis Tolentino welcomed the triumphant hosting of the second regional leg of the Philippine ROTC Games (PRG) in Zamboanga City, saying this strengthens the country’s resolve to unite the country’s cadets in the years to come. Sen. Francis Tolentino (2nd from left) poses with the Army...
The gun-toting former policeman who became viral after figuring in a road rage incident has yet to return his separation pay to the Philippine National Police (PNP) despite being ordered to do so. Sen. Francis Tolentino revealed this yesterday saying Wilfredo Gonzales, who became viral...
TOL VIEWS The sad plight of Filipino farmers will continue for as long as agricultural smuggling remains inadequately addressed. Just recently, a joint anti-smuggling operation by the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Customs, and the Philippine Coast Guard seized 364,000 kilograms of...
The way Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has been performing this season makes him a cinch for an Olympic medal next year in Paris, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. EJ Obiena (left) with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep....
Vice President Sara Duterte Vice President Sara Duterte will be the guest of honor in the Mindanao leg of the ongoing 2023 Philippine ROTC Games (PRG), Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino announced on Saturday, Aug. 26. The Mindanao regional games will...
Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Senate PRIB) Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Saturday, Aug. 26 urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to simplify the requirements and process for Filipino travelers going through the immigration...
National Irrigation Administration (NIA) acting chief Eduardo Guillen has admitted to senators that there was indeed corruption within the agency. This as the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, on Thursday, August 24 grilled the NIA over the hundreds of unfinished and substandard irrigation...
The Philippines has found another ally. Senator Francis Tolentino said the government of India has expressed its support to the Philippines in its continuing dispute with China on the West Philippine Sea. However, their support has yet to reach a level of intention where...
TOL VIEWS Filipino fashion designers have truly brought our nation great pride. The likes of Monique Lhuillier, Rajo Laurel, and Michael Cinco, among others, have indeed captured the fashion world with their unique creativity in clothing design, use of material and interplay of hues. Dressing up...
