Francis Tolentino

BASIC INFORMATION: 

• Francis Ng Tolentino

• Age: 65

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: 

• Bachelor of Laws– Ateneo de Manila University

• Masters of Laws– University of Michigan, University of London, and Columbia University

• Master’s in National Security Administration– National Defense College of the Philippines

• Reservist in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

PREVIOUS JOB/AFFILIATIONS: 

• LAWYER

• Senator (19th Congress, elected 2019 on second attempt)

• Senate Majority Floor Leader

• Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges and Committee on Rules

• Former chair of Justice and Human Rights and Blue Ribbon committees

• OIC Mayor of Tagaytay (appointed 1986)

• Elected Mayor of Tagaytay (1995–2004)

• Chairman of MMDA (2010–2015, appointed by Pres. Benigno Aquino III)

• Unsuccessful Senate run in 2016 (placed 13th); protested result vs. Leila de Lima

• Former Political Affairs Adviser to Pres. Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2018)

• Introduced the interim bus terminal system, precursor to PITX

• Provided real-time traffic updates via social media

• Relaunched the Pasig River Ferry 

PLATFORMS: 

• TOL NG bayan.

• Infrastructure Development. Tolentino prioritizes infrastructure development including key utilities such as water, internet, and electricity to bolster national stability and growth.

• Transparency and Accountability. He aims to have a transparent government, also including full disclosure of officials' relatives.

• Public Welfare. His platform focuses on enhancing public welfare through better social services.

• Progressive Reforms. He supports progressive reforms to keep government policies aligned with evolving societal needs.