Tolentino: Signing of two landmark maritime laws a victory for PH

11/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino hailed the signing of two landmark laws asserting the country’s territorial integrity and rights over all its maritime zones, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The twin measures…

Tolentino seeks private sector’s support to clear Maharlika Highway

Antonio Iñares 10/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino has called for immediate assistance from the private sector to address the traffic chaos on Maharlika Highway caused by severe flooding in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, due to…

Tolentino leads distribution of fiberglass boats to fisherfolk in Zambales

Antonio Iñares 10/07/2024

In a dedicated effort to uplift the lives of marginalized fisherfolk, Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino visited Sta. Cruz, Zambales on Thursday to oversee the distribution of essential livelihood support. This initiative, aligning with his ongoing…

Tolentino cites need for gov’t coordination on Sulu transition fund

Antonio Iñares 09/28/2024

Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino has announced that his proposal for the establishment of a Sulu transition fund has been submitted to both the Office of the President and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).…

Tolentino lauds transfer of Alice Guo’s graft case to Valenzuela RTC

Antonio Iñares 09/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino commends the decision to transfer Alice Guo’s graft case from the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Tarlac to Valenzuela City to rectify the error in jurisdiction that he pointed out…

Tolentino advocates for enhanced role of reservists in national defense

Antonio Iñares 09/16/2024

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino gave emphasis on the critical role of the Philippines’ 107,000 reservists in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty during a speech that he delivered at the 45th Reservist Week celebration at Camp…

Sen. Tolentino criticizes LTO’s new directive on motorcycle plates

Futch Anthony Inso 08/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Francis Tolentino strongly disagrees with the directive issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-7 to apprehend motorcycles without a plate or using an improvised plate starting September 1, 2024. The senator mentioned…

Senators stunned to learn PMA cadets study in Beijing Military Academy

Maila Ager 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Senators want the Philippines to limit its dealings with China following its latest harassment in waters within the country’s exclusive economic zone. At a Senate hearing on Monday, Senator Raffy Tulfo asked Department of National Defense…

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