By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Francis Tolentino has officially announced his resignation as the chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.
“In fulfillment of a sacred commitment to serve as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman and Member of the Commission on Appointments for a concise term of one and a half years, I find it both a duty and an honor to uphold the essence of a prior agreement,” Tolentino said Tuesday (19 Dec 2023).
“This decision is rooted in a deep-seated belief that public office demands fidelity to pledges made,” he added.
The lawmaker specified that his resignation will be formally confirmed during the upcoming plenary session.
The Blue Ribbon Committee is tasked with investigating alleged wrongdoings within the government, its officials, and its attached agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations.
