Francis Tolentino is a Filipino lawyer, government official and politician. He is currently serving as secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Previously, he was a senator of the Philippines.

Personal Information
Complete Name –> Francis Ng Tolentino
Nickname –> Francis
Birthdate –> January 3, 1960 (Age )
Birthplace –> Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines
Hometown –> Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines

Net Worth –> ₱59.8 million (as of December 31, 2020)

Family
Father –> Isaac Tolentino (Former mayor, Tagaytay)
Brother –> Abraham Tolentino (Former Mayor, Tagaytay City)
Sister-in-Law –> Dr. Agnes D. Tolentino (Vice Mayor, Tagaytay City)
Daughters –> Congresswoman Aniela Tolentino, Former Cavite Vice Governor Athena “Rere” Tolentino

Educational Attainment
High School – Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
College – Ateneo de Manila University
Degree – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Law School – Ateneo de Manila University
* Passed the BAR in 1984 Graduate School – University of London
Degree – Master of Laws
Graduate School – National Defense College of the Philippines
Degree – Master of National Security Administration

Work Experiences
2026-Present – Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 2019-2025 – Senator
2017-2018 – Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs
2010-2015 – Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (appointed by President Benigno Aquino III)
1995-2004 – Mayor, Tagaytay City
1986-1988 – OIC Mayor, Tagaytay City (appointed by President Corazon Aquino)

Bills / Laws / Regulation

Advocacy
* Death Penalty
* Environmental Justice

Scandals and Controversies
Francis ran for senator in 2016 but lost. During a Liberal Party event in Laguna Province, he brought female dancers which drew widespread condemnation from women’s rights advocates. This forced the Liberal Party to drop him as one of its candidates.

See also: List of Philippine Senators – Past and Present

See also: Top Government Officials Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

See also: List of Bar Topnotchers in the Philippines since 1903

See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots