Raffy Tulfo

Raffy Tulfo is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving his first term since 2022.

He did not finish a college degree, but he established a career in broadcasting spanning over two decades. Tulfo and his brothers Ramon, Ben, and Erwin are an established brand in Philippine media, with a solid base of followers for their public service programs.

Tulfo started his broadcasting career in People’s Television Network but is widely associated with TV5, which hosted his popular shows “Idol in Action” and “Wanted sa Radyo.” His program has been criticized for not following the proper forum to air grievances, with Tulfo serving as judge, jury, and executioner of the show.

Tulfo ran in the 2022 senatorial race, winning third place after consistently placing in the top 12 of preelection surveys. At the start of his term, the neophyte senator vowed to be “independent” in a Senate dominated by allies of the former Duterte administration and the current Marcos administration.

In his first few days in office, Tulfo filed 10 priority bills, including measures that seek to protect workers from abusive employers and protect families from violence, among others. He currently chairs the committees on migrant workers and public services.