A total of 270 cadets of the Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program were awarded scholarship grants by Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The awarding of the scholarships worth P50,000 for each cadet was held at the closing ceremony of the national championships of the...
Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino on Thursday (July 25) commended disaster responders and members of the media who risked their own safety to rescue lives and keep the public informed 24/7, as floodwaters ravaged Metro Manila and neighboring provinces like Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Batangas at the height of super typhoon Carina and heavy...
MANILA — Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee led by Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino approved the creation of branches of Regional, Municipal, and Metropolitan Trial Courts in 14 areas to decongest existing courts and improve dispensation of justice in the Philippines. During the deliberation on Tuesday, Sen. Tolentino clarified with the Supreme Court on what...
SAN MATEO, RIZAL — Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Monday took the forefront in championing heritage preservation by advocating for the retention of the iconic jeepney design amidst the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program. Addressing the residents of Rizal province, home to some of the largest jeepney manufacturers, Senator Tolentino underscored the pivotal...
CEBU CITY — Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino joined thousands of Cebuanos and tourists in celebrating Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2024 on Sunday. During his remarks, Sen. Tol underscored his strong devotion to the Sto. Niño which was being celebrated by the said feast. “Bago ako kumuha ng bar exams noong araw, and I attribute this to...
MANILA — Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino reiterated on Saturday his call to retain the iconic jeepney design in the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization to cater to the country’s history and culture related to the said staple transportation mode. “Wala kayong ine-endorse na design pero kung mage-endorse kayo iyong traditional, iconic jeepney na para maging...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino asked the management of major tollway companies in the country to possibly exempt those vehicles that are carrying relief items from paying toll fees during times of disaster. Tolentino made the suggestion during his weekly radio program on DZRH amid the severe flooding in various parts of Central...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino on Thursday distributed aid to residents affected by severe flashfloods in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Tolentino, through his ‘TOLigtas’ program, turned over relief items consisting of food packs in Calumpit, Bulacan through Mayor Glorime Faustino and in Pampanga through 4th district Rep. Anna York Bondoc and...
MANILA – The Senate has appointed Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino to lead a special Senate committee that will exclusively focus on measures in connection with the country’s maritime and admiralty zones. During Tuesday’s plenary session, Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva moved for the election of Tolentino as new chairman of the Senate Special Committee...
DAVAO CITY – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino wants the inclusion of pending anti-graft measures to the proposed new procurement law being asked by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to Congress. During an interview with Super Radyo DZBB, Tolentino said there are existing bills he filed under the 19th Congress which he wants to be...
