Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday, January 20 welcomed the news that all of the Afghan refugees who were temporarily hosted by the Philippines while processing their special immigrant visa (SIV) applications to relocate to the United States – have already left the country....
CEBU CITY – Sen. Francis Tolentino described the discovery of a China-made submersible drone in the sea of Masbate last week as a threat to national security. TOLENTINO (FB) Tolentino said a deeper investigation should be conducted to find out why the drone was in the country. “Based on the...
Two senators on Wednesday, Jan. 15 commended the efforts made by three fisherfolk of Masbate for their "courage, vigilance and nationalism" in recovering and turning over a drone to the authorities last Dec. 30. Sen. Robinhood Padilla commends three fisherfolks of Masbate for their courage,...
Ricky Vargas was named chef de mission to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio will handle the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) made key appointments during its first General Assembly for the year on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the East Ocean Seafood...
With the approval of the amendments to the Republic Act 11235, otherwise known as “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act", there will be no more "doble plaka" (double plates) for motorcycles. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino reported on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the approval of the bicameral conference...
The man who sparked the renaissance of Philippine sports today gets a piece of the spotlight in the January 27 staging of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Annual Awards Night at the grand ballroom of the Manila Hotel. POC chief Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino...
Senator Francis Tolentino is set to launch the LITAW Program—a forward-thinking disaster relief initiative aimed at providing swift and comprehensive assistance to Filipino families affected by natural calamities and disasters. LITAW is an acronym for Liwanag (Light), Internet, Tubig...
Senators have expressed support for the aim of the “National Rally for Peace” organized by the religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) gather at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Monday, January 13,for their National Rally for Peace.According to Manila...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, January 12 said he supports the Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) “National Rally for Peace” happening tomorrow, January 13, in Manila as it is a “timely and vital reminder” for the country to come in unity. “This initiative is a timely and vital...
Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino said on Friday, Jan. 10, that the Senate will prioritize four key bills when the regular session resumes amid a busy legislative agenda. These include postponing the 2025 barangay elections, modernizing the Philippine Institute of Volcanology...
‘TOL VIEWS Millions of devotees are joined in prayer and adoration as we celebrate today the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno. Converging from various parts of the country and from all walks of life, devotees painstakingly join the Traslacion, bringing their heartfelt yearnings to our dear Señor...
From Harbin in February to Chengdu in August and Bahrain in October before finally in Thailand in December and 2025 will be a busy year for Filipino athletes, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “It’s a busy year marked with major...
