Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino has filed a bill that seeks to "institutionalize" the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by formalizing the designation of the said nomenclature as part of the existing laws of the land. "The measure would further reinforce the Philippines’ claim to the disputed territories...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino Arbitration is one of the alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) available to parties of a dispute. Here in the Philippines, our arbitration legal framework – namely, the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386), the Arbitration Law (Republic Act...
Senator Francis Tolentino said Tuesday, Aug. 2 that he is in full support of the decision of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. not to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). ‘’It is reflective of the two cornerstones of our sovereignty as a State: independent foreign policy and...
"A war hero and an innovator in his own right." The late president Fidel V. Ramos (Reuters photo) This was how Senator Francis Tolentino described the late former President Fidel Ramos, who passed away on Sunday, July 31. “I join the nation in mourning the passing of former President Fidel Valdez...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino The Senate of the Philippines officially held the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress on July 25, 2022. The 24 senators formally convened in the Senate’s Plenary Hall. During the latter part of the 18th Congress, for health and safety reasons, the...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino In relation to my column on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) last March 10, 2022, I stated my view that in order for the Philippines to maximize the benefits that the RCEP promises, we should first ensure the ratification of...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino On July 8, 2022, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in the streets of Nara, Japan. I was deeply saddened by the passing of a strong and admirable leader. I had the opportunity to meet him before and to this day, I still remember his...
Senator Francis Tolentino will adopt new rules for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee once he officially becomes its chairman in the forthcoming 19th Congress, which will begin on July 25. Tolentino said the rules would ensure orderly committee hearings and would.respect the rights of persons...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino The Reserve Officers Training Corps. (ROTC) is a program designed to provide military training to tertiary level students with the aim of preparing the country’s national defense. It is the policy of the State to maintain a standing or regular military...
Senator Francis Tolentino has sought a P1,000 non-taxable allowance a month for government and private sector workers who work from home. In an unnumbered bill filed this week, Tolentino said his measure seeks to expand the coverage of the Telecommuting Act and provide incentives for telecommuting...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino In recent news this month, reports on the Philippines’ diplomatic protests over transgressions in our country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) were made by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) against China. According to the DFA, we have filed over 300...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino On the third year of COVID-19, we come to feel strongly the economic impact of this pandemic coupled with the geopolitical tensions in Europe and China’s prolonged lockdowns. To start with, the rising costs of fuel is a concern for businesses and consumers...
