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...
Tolentino welcomes release of P3.8-B fund for free WiFi program expansion Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Friday (August 23) welcomed the Department of Budget Management’s (DBM) announcement on the release of P3.8 billion for the implementation of the government’s free nationwide Wi-Fi program. Tolentino urged the Department of Information and Communications Technology...
Manifestation on the Philippines’ temporary hosting of US-bound Afghan refugees •Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino •Senate plenary session 21 August 2024 (7:37 pm) Mr. President, it has been known throughout history that the Philippines has opened its doors to refugees fleeing conflict and persecution, including Jewish and Russian refugees during World War II and...
“The history of the Philippines cannot be told without acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of our Muslim brethren.” Thus emphasized Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino, as he conveyed his full support for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1616, which seeks to declare the seventh day of November every year as a special working...
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 — Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino told Philhealth on Saturday to properly explain what added benefits come with the possible premium rate hike of up to 5 percent that members will pay. In his regular DZRH Program, Tolentino spoke to Philhealth Spokesperson Rey Balena who explained the additional benefits. According to Balena, included in the...
MANILA — Amid talks of amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino underscored on Tuesday that less restrictive development of West Philippine Sea (WPS) must be included to help ease prices of basic commodities in the country. “Makakabuti sa sambayanan ‘yong natural resources na pag-aari ng Pilipino pero hahayaan ang...
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...
