Francis Tolentino is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is currently serving as one of the 24 senators of the Philippines.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Francis Ng Tolentino
Nickname –> Francis
Birthdate –> January 3, 1960 (age 62)
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 (Congressman, 7th District of Cavite)
Sister-in-Law –> Dra. Agnes D. Tolentino (mayor, Tagaytay City)
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
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
2019-Present – 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: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots