Francis Tolentino
Profile
Francis Tolentino is a Filipino politician and lawyer currently serving as the acting Secretary of Labor and Employment since May 2026. A seasoned public servant, he previously served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2019 to 2025, where he held positions including Senate Majority Leader and chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Before his legislative career, he was the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and served multiple terms as the mayor of Tagaytay. Tolentino is known for his firm stance on national sovereignty, particularly regarding the South China Sea dispute, which led to his sponsorship of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act.
Details
- Born
- January 3, 1960 · 66 years old
- Birth place
- Albay, Philippines
- Education
- Ateneo de Manila University, University of Michigan Law School, University of London, Columbia Law School, National Defense College of the Philippines
- Career
- Lawyer, Mayor of Tagaytay, Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs
