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Welcome ceremonies at the Philippine National Police Academy FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino believes it is high time to strengthen the Maritime Command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as part of the country’s efforts to assert its rights and jurisdiction over its maritime domain, particularly the West Philippine […]
Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino hails 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 – the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064) and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) – were signed by […]
Tolentino also met with International Cycling Union president David Lappartient and discussed further about the Philippine connections with the world governing body for cycling. “It was again a fruitful meeting with Mr. Lappartient as our discussion revolved mainly about our sport, cycling,” said Tolentino, who had an extensive meeting with Lappartient in a testimonial dinner […]
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident Filipino athletes have enough window to prepare for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games that Thailand is hosting late next year. “There’s enough time and there are more than enough opportunities,” said Tolentino on Sunday, Oct. 27, from Bangkok where he attended the SEAG Council Federation […]
The head of the Asian federation for mixed martial arts (MMA) gave an imprimatur of approval to the country’s successful hosting of the Manila Open—the inaugural Asian MMA championships that wound up on Wednesday night, Oct. 16, at Marriott Manila in Pasay City. “Is it through your commitment that we’re able to deliver such a […]