Being a senator requires a thorough knowledge of the law, and this is what really counts. Looking at Francis Tolentino’s credentials, I can’t help but be impressed. How come very few people know this? I guess he’s not the type to go around flaunting his achievements. This is exactly the reason why I decided to start a new segment called: Fashion PULIS' Senatorial Bets.
I. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) – Ateneo de Manila University (1980)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Ateneo de Manila University Law School (1984)
Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration – Robert F. Wagner
Master on National Security Administration (MNSA) – National Defense College of the Philippines (Rank: #6 out of 55 Graduates)
Master of Laws (LLM) – University of London (England) Specializing in Public International Law – (with Merit) Second Honors
Doctor of Judicial Science (International Environment Law)
(Candidate, SJD) Tulane University Law School (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
II. OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
Hague Academy of International Law (Netherlands) – 1989
RAND Graduate School, Sta. Monica, California, USA (executive course)
General Staff Course (GSC) 1-Year Program – Command and General Staff
College, Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio (reserve army)
The Bookings Institute, Washington, CD (2004)
III. LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Passed the 1984 Philippine Bar Exams with a General Average of 85.25% (with scores of 94%, 95% and 100% in Labor Laws, Taxation, and Criminal Law, respectively)
Passed the 1991 New York State Bar Exams
Practiced Law with Fornier & Defensor Law Offices, Padilla Law Offices (of the Late Justice Teodoro Padilla) and the Freeman Law Offices (New York City)
Presently a Partner at Oraa Ruaro & Tolentino Law Offices (Manila)
Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Member, New York County Lawyers Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Natural Resources Defense Council (New York City)
Member, American Constitution Society (Louisiana, USA)
Member, Bipartisan Policy center (B.P.C.) (Washington, D.C., USA)
IV. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ateneo de Manila University (Legal Management)
College of the Holy Spirit (Commerce Department)
Professor or Law, Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence, Centro Escolar University (Manila)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Ateneo de Manila University Law School (1984)
Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration – Robert F. Wagner
Master on National Security Administration (MNSA) – National Defense College of the Philippines (Rank: #6 out of 55 Graduates)
Master of Laws (LLM) – University of London (England) Specializing in Public International Law – (with Merit) Second Honors
Doctor of Judicial Science (International Environment Law)
(Candidate, SJD) Tulane University Law School (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
II. OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
Hague Academy of International Law (Netherlands) – 1989
RAND Graduate School, Sta. Monica, California, USA (executive course)
General Staff Course (GSC) 1-Year Program – Command and General Staff
College, Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio (reserve army)
The Bookings Institute, Washington, CD (2004)
III. LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Passed the 1984 Philippine Bar Exams with a General Average of 85.25% (with scores of 94%, 95% and 100% in Labor Laws, Taxation, and Criminal Law, respectively)
Passed the 1991 New York State Bar Exams
Practiced Law with Fornier & Defensor Law Offices, Padilla Law Offices (of the Late Justice Teodoro Padilla) and the Freeman Law Offices (New York City)
Presently a Partner at Oraa Ruaro & Tolentino Law Offices (Manila)
Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Member, New York County Lawyers Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Natural Resources Defense Council (New York City)
Member, American Constitution Society (Louisiana, USA)
Member, Bipartisan Policy center (B.P.C.) (Washington, D.C., USA)
IV. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ateneo de Manila University (Legal Management)
College of the Holy Spirit (Commerce Department)
Professor or Law, Faculty of Law and Jurisprudence, Centro Escolar University (Manila)
