Tolentino, Francis “Tol” Ng (PDP-LABAN)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Age: 59 (January 3, 1960)

Place of Residence: Tagaytay, Cavite

Political Party: Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban)

Terms in office: N/A

Incumbency: N/A

 

FAMILY MEMBERS IN OFFICE

Dra. Agnes D. Tolentino (sister-in-law) - incumbent Mayor City of Tagaytay

Abraham Tolentino (brother) - incumbent Representative of 7th District of Cavite

 

EDUCATION

Primary/Elementary: N/A

Secondary: Lourdes School of Mandaluyong

Tertiary: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University (1980)

Graduate Studies:

Master of Laws, University of London

Master of National Security Administration, National Defense College of the Philippines

Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Bachelor of Laws, Ateneo de Manila University

 

AFFILIATIONS

- Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines

- Member, New York Law Association

- Member, American Bar Association

- Member, Natural Resource Defense Council

- Member, Tulane Environmental Law Society

- Member, American Constitution Society

- Member, Bipartisan Policy Center

 

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Executive

Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs (2017-2018)

Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2010-2015)

Local Government

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (2001-2004)

President, League of Cities of the Philippines (2001-2004)

Mayor, Tagaytay City (1995-2004)

Appointed OIC - City Mayor, Tagaytay City (1986-1988)

 

SALIENT ISSUES AND POSITION

Death Penalty - Pro

Medical Marijuana - Anti

Divorce - Anti

Same Sex Legal Rights - Pro

Lowering of Min. Age of Criminal Responsibility - Pro

 

POLICY FOCUS/PLATFORM

Environmental Justice

Disaster Preparedness

 

SOURCES

Francis Tolentino Para sa Pilipino. “About Francis Tolentino.” http://www.francistolentino.com.ph/about. (retrieved January 30, 2019).

Gonzalez, Catherine and Krissy Aguilar. “Presidential Adviser Francis Tolentino files COC for senator.” INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1043891/presidential-adviser-francis-tolentino-files-coc-for-senator (retrieved January 30, 2019).

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. “Curriculum Vitae ATTY. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINO MMDA Chairman.” Metro Manila Development Authority. https://web.archive.org/web/20140122161007/http://www.mmda.gov.ph/get-to-know-the-Chairman.htm (retrieved January 30, 2019).

Panti, Llanesca. “Francis Tolentino takes aim at Senate seat anew.” GMA News Online. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/671514/francis-tolentino-takes-aim-at-senate-seat-anew/story/ (retrieved January 30, 2019).