Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino has expressed his full support for reorganizing the Philippine Navy forces to fortify the country’s defense in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), amid the increasing aggressiveness of China. Senator Francis Tolentino, a Brigadier General...
Reelectionist Senator Francis Tolentino said that the country's official submission of the ‘Talampas ng Pilipinas’ chart to the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) “will open the doors for the region’s exploration to fulfill the country’s future energy needs.” he...
Reelectionist Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino urged residents of General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite to take advantage of advanced technology to explore "smart" solutions to traffic. Sen. Francis 'Tol' Tolentino with Mayor Maricel Torres and local government officials at the inauguration of the...
Reelectionist Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino welcomed the results of a recent survey that showed strong voter preference for candidates advocating the country's sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Reelectionist Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino today welcomed the SWS survey showing...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III called on Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino to "start the ball rolling" on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. “The Senate Majority Leader should now set the stage for the impeachment in keeping...
Thousands of fisherfolk in Limay, Bataan whose livelihoods were displaced by the massive oil spill last year can expect to receive compensation soon. In his speech before provincial leaders and residents of Bataan, reelectionist Senator Francis 'TOL' Tolentino shared that the indemnification for...
Reelectionist Senator Francis Tolentino is pushing for amendments to the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550) to restore protection for marginal fisherfolk, including the blue crab producers of Negros Occidental, in the country's municipal waters. He made the remark in response to a question...
Reelectionist Senator Francis Tolentino eyes providing recognition for delivery platform motorcycle riders under the Labor Code, including job security, just wages, and social protection. Speaking at the Alyansa proclamation rally in Pasay City, reelectionist Senator Francis 'TOL' Tolentino said...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino called on President Marcos and the Department of National Defense (DND) to immediately craft guidelines for creating a West Philippine Sea Command. Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino urges President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino's reelection bid gets the support of several governors from the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) and the administration party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) who have closed ranks in an unprecedented show of unity. The governors met with...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a bill that seeks to grant a 20-percent student discount for digital communication and internet services. To empower students and foster a more equitable educational environment, Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a measure that seeks to grant...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a bill seeking to exempt electricity and internet services from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT). In filing Senate Bill 2970 on Thursday, Jan. 30, Tolentino noted that electricity costs in the Philippines are among the highest in the region – a...
