Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino warned Alice Guo that they could be detained in Sulu or Tawi-Tawi since she could be charged with Shiela Guo for committing a continuing offense before a local court. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino during the hearing of the Senate Committee on...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino expressed concern over Sulu's fiscal problem after the Supreme Court (SC) ruled to exclude the provicne from Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Sen. Francis Tolentino airs his concern on the reduced 2025 budget of the Department of...
As BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) left Escoda (Sabina) Shoal after a five-month-long deployment, senators saluted its crew for their heroism, also seeking additional funding for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said that the government must address the...
The 107,000-strong reservists in the country should play an active role in defending and safeguarding the Philippines’ sovereignty amid political tensions and challenges in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino...
Senate Majority Leader Francis said on Saturday, Sept. 14, that vital social services must be sustained for Sulu after the province was virtually "orphaned" due to the recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) that excluded it from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). (Photo...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Friday, Sept. 13 that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo's case in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Capas, Tarlac would be transferred to the Valenzuela RTC. Citing a document issued by Presiding Judge Sarah Vedaña Delos Santos from RTC...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino reiterated his position that only the Senate has a valid arrest warrant against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. (Photo from the Office of Senator Francis Tolentino) During the plenary session of the Senate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Tolentino delivered...
Senators on Tuesday, September 10 said they do not believe that no Filipino or government official aided dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, her sister Shiela and brother Wesley, escape the Philippines. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Guo, or Guo Hua Ping’s...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino underscored the important role of science in addressing the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus and disaster response and how it must not take a backseat in the legislative priorities of the Senate. (Photo from the Office of Senate Majority Leader Francis...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Thursday, Sept. 5, that the proposed Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law would strengthen the Philippines' territorial integrity and national security. (Photo from the Office of Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino) He mentioned this after it was approved...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, September 3, lauded the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for pushing back the grace period for the use of temporary and provisional license plates for motorcycles and motor vehicles. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino defending the...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Tolentino's office) Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) not to apprehend motorcycle riders and motorists for using temporary or...
