Relectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino backed the development of nuclear energy to ease the country's long-standing woes on expensive electricity, which drives up production cost and prices. Reelectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino says it is high time for the Philippines to turn to...
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for re-electionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino, as she commended his work to defend the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Reelectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino with Senator Loren Legarda and her son, renowned renewable...
‘TOL VIEWS The no more “doble plaka” amendment to Republic Act No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act elicited sighs of relief from both motorcycle riders and the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The legislation, which required motorcycle owners to display license plates in...
‘TOL VIEWS With the LRT extension from Pasay to Parañaque now up and rolling, we expect our riding public to travel with greater comfort and ease. Travel time reduced equates to energy saved, stress avoided, added time for work and family. Thanks to the LRT extensions, Filipino train...
‘TOL VIEWS Now that the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act have been signed, our even more challenging work begins. While the passage of these landmark legislations has been widely perceived as a preliminary victory, and a headway in the continuing pursuit...
TOL Views As the world converges in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, the air is thick with anticipation and excitement. Our Philippine team stands proudly among the best athletes from around the globe, ready to showcase their talent, resilience, and dedication. In his recent State of the Nation...
‘TOL VIEWS Three days to go till the President’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). There is much anticipation of the President’s report to the Filipino people on the various aspects of our life as a nation – economy, international relations, peace and security, education,...
‘TOL VIEWS This year marks the 50th Nutrition Month Celebration since Presidential Decree No. 491 was signed on June 25, 1974. After 50 years, the health and nutrition status of Filipinos, particularly school children, continue to be challenged by several factors including the capacity of...
‘TOL VIEWS China’s intimidation of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea continues to lean towards more hostile and provocative actions. The videos that showed Chinese coast guards yelling at our soldiers while violently striking Philippine re-supply boats are far beyond alarming....
‘TOL VIEWS Young people are the future of any country. We rely on them to build on the positive gains we have achieved and to prepare a better Philippines for those who will come after them. Hence, it is important to invest in their development so that they can reach their full potential...
'TOL VIEWS Adrift and lost in the Atlantic Ocean for nearly two days, American sailor Stuart Bee grabbed a second chance at life when Filipino sailors found and rescued him 86 miles from the shore of Port Cavernal in Florida. The 62-year old Bee was found hanging on to the bow of his ship, clinging...
TOL VIEWS The sad chapters of world history during the Covid-19 pandemic surely taught humankind to be more resourceful and creative. The restrictions on people’s mobility and interaction pushed the world to find unconventional means to procure goods, to transmit knowledge and information and to...