MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino urged the new leadership of the Department of Health (DOH) to collaborate with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to help address the problem of African Swine Flu (ASF) and Avian Influenza Flu in the country. In his weekly radio program on DZRH, Tolentino asked newly appointed Health...
TALISAY, Batangas – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino on Friday led the inauguration of brand-new housing units for the residents affected by the 2020 Taal Volcano eruption in Talisay, Batangas. Tolentino said the housing project, which is located in Talisay Residences Phase II in Barangay Tranca, is expected to shelter some 425 displaced families once...
CITY OF IMUS – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino on Sunday led the country’s commemoration of the National Flag Day in Imus City, Cavite. According to Tolentino, the Philippine Flag which was first unveiled after Gen. Emilio F. Aguinaldo’s decisive victory against the Spanish regiment in Alapan on May 28, 1898 continues to embody both...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino will lead the country’s commemoration of the National Flag Day in Imus City, Cavite tomorrow, May 28, 2023. Tolentino, a native of Cavite, will be the guest of honor in the said event, which also commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan—considered the first military victory...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino said it’s about time that modern fire prevention systems as part of the National Building Code should be placed along heritage sites across the country. Tolentino made the statement during his weekly regular television guesting on Net25, amid the massive fire that razed down the historic Manila Central...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino said the potential defense agreement between the Philippine and Japanese governments may need the concurrence of the Senate. Tolentino, vice-chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made the remarks on Tuesday as the two Asian nations are reportedly preparing to begin its preliminary consultations before commencing the...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino on Thursday lauded the leadership of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) over its plans to conduct the pilot testing of internet voting for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the 2025 midterm elections. According to Tolentino, allowing migrant Filipino workers to vote in the most convenient way will definitely...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino is seeking an inquiry in aid of legislation to determine the appropriate government actions in preventing and controlling another possible outbreak of the Avian Influenza virus in the country. According to Tolentino, there should be a clear and solid policy from authorities to avert and ward off any...
The said form of assistance is covered by the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) under Article II thereof, when it speaks of the “development” of individual and collective capacity. Undoubtedly, resupply of food items in a disputed area is covered by the treaty and specifically when it speaks of its desire “strengthen the fabric of peace.”...
MANILA – Senator Francis ‘TOL’ N. Tolentino is pushing for a clearer definition of the Philippine territory under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States. In an interview with radio DZBB, Tolentino suggested the inclusion of territories where the Philippine government currently exercises ‘sovereign rights.’ “Kung ako po ang mag a-amendya nito… hindi...
