Francis Tolentino

Francis Tolentino is the Senate Majority Leader who recently spearheaded the passage of a law removing the 'doble plaka' requirement for motorcycles in the Philippines. He lost his bid for re-election in the 2025 senatorial race but was instrumental in supporting Filipino troops and fisherfolk, particularly advocating for maritime sovereignty claims in the West Philippine Sea. Tolentino has also highlighted the threat of disinformation in elections, drawing attention to its impact on public opinion and democratic choices.

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Last updated at May 21, 2025.

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DFA summons Chinese amb over Tolentino sanctions

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian last Friday, July 4, to convey the Philippines' concern over China's imposition of sanctions against former Senator Francis Tolentino.
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Teodoro criticizes China for lack of transparency on nuclear weapons

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. dismissed China's readiness to lead a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia as meaningless without transparency and disarmament.
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China bans ex-Sen Tolentino; Malaca帽ang vows to defend maritime rights

Malaca帽ang emphasized on Wednesday that Filipinos advocating for the nation's maritime rights will not be silenced following China's ban on former Senator Francis Tolentino.
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China sanctions ex-Sen Tolentino, bans entry

Former Senator Francis Tolentino has been sanctioned by China for alleged 'egregious conduct' related to China-related issues, with Beijing identifying him among the 'handful of anti-China politicians in the Philippines'.
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Duterte VP rejects calls for senator-judges to recuse in impeachment trial

Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed suggestions that some senator-judges should recuse themselves from her impeachment trial based on political bias during a press briefing in Davao City on Monday.
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Senate aims to end Sara Duterte's impeachment by June 30

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino formally filed a resolution to end Vice President Sara Duterte鈥檚 impeachment trial by June 30, 2025.
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House panel opposes Tolentino's proposal to narrow impeachment articles

Members of the House prosecution panel are opposing Senator Francis Tolentino's proposal to narrow down the seven Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Liberal Party makes comeback in 2025 elections

In the 2019 midterm elections, the Liberal Party-led Otso Diretso received no wins, but in 2025, four prominent 'pinklawan' candidates won.
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Central Luzon: Opposition finds openings amid Uniteam split

Central Luzon, which voted for Marcos-Duterte in the 2022 elections, presents opportunities for opposition candidates due to the split within Uniteam.
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China conducts aggressive naval maneuvers near Bajo de Masinloc

Chinese naval and coast guard vessels conducted aggressive maneuvers near Bajo de Masinloc on May 5, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
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