Ralph Wendel Pua Tulfo (born July 12, 1996) is a Filipino politician who serves as the representative for Quezon City's 2nd district since 2022. He is the son of broadcaster and current senator Raffy Tulfo and ACT-CIS representative Jocelyn Pua.[1]

Political career

Tulfo ran as congressman of Quezon City's 2nd district in 2022, and faced then-incumbent Precious Hipolito-Castelo.[2][3] Tulfo ran as an independent candidate with the local party Serbisyo sa Bayan Party.[4][3] He defeated Hipolito-Castelo, ending the Castelo couple's 12-year control of the seat.[5]

In 2023, he joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.[6] In 2024, he filed for re-election for the 2025 elections.[7]

Tulfo's vehicle was apprehended on separate occasions along EDSA for illegally using the EDSA Busway, a dedicated lane mainly for EDSA Carousel, first on September 26, 2024, and again on January 23, 2025.[8] His father, Senator Raffy Tulfo, defended him on the incident, claiming that he "did not lie or flee" from authorities.[9] Later, Ralph Tulfo later apologized,[10] saying that they have already settled the fines and that they would attend the required seminars as part of the penalty.[11]

Electoral performance

2022

2022 Philippine House of Representatives election in the 2nd District of Quezon City
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Ralph Wendel Tulfo 127,238 53.81
Lakas Mari Grace "Precious" Hipolito-Castelo (incumbent) 96,565 40.84
Independent Virgilio "Atty. Virgil" Garcia 6,231 2.63
Independent Diosdado Calonge 3,533 1.49
Independent Henric David 1,806 0.76
Independent Raul Gador 1,103 0.47
Total votes 236,476 100.00
Independent gain from Lakas

Personal life

He is the son of former TV anchor and current senator Raffy Tulfo and ACT-CIS representative Jocelyn Pua.[1] He also has an alleged older half-sister from his father's previous relationship with Julieta Licup Pearson, Grendy Licup Tulfo.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ a b Porcalla, Delon (June 29, 2022). "Husband-wife, parents-children dynasties dot 19th Congress". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Tulfo, Ben (April 12, 2022). "Bantay Pulitiko 1: Ralph Tulfo". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Mateo, Janvic (October 10, 2021). "Belmonte bares priorities, announces 2022 slate". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "First-time QC congressional bets Arjo Atayde, Ralph Tulfo lead miting de avances". ABS-CBN News.
  5. ^ Mateo, Janvic (May 11, 2022). "Belmonte, Sotto win second terms in Quezon City". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Romero, Alexis; Cabrera, Romina (November 12, 2023). "Marcos attends Partido Federal oathtaking". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Tolentino, Reina C. (October 7, 2024). "Ralph Tulfo seeks reelection as QC lawmaker". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "Convoy ni Rep. Ralph Wendel Tulfo, nahuli sa paggamit ng bus lane sa EDSA". SMNI News Channel (in Filipino). January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  9. ^ Abarca, Charie (January 28, 2025). "Tulfo airs side on son's busway use: An honest mistake, apology given". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "Rep. Ralph Tulfo apologizes for EDSA busway use". GMA News Online. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  11. ^ Lacuata, Rose Camille (January 28, 2025). "Lawmaker apologizes after vehicle caught using EDSA busway for 2nd time". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  12. ^ CNN Philippines [@cnnphilippines] (February 17, 2022). "Comelec 2nd Division releases copy of decision junking the case vs senatorial bet Raffy Tulfo filed by his ex-wife: 'Respondent's civil status is not a material matter for the simple reason that it does not pertain to his qualification for elective office' | @meltlopez" (Tweet). Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Navida, Janice (October 22, 2021). "Ibinulgar: Raffy, namimili ng tutulungan, dapat maiskandalo para click sa YouTube". Bulgar (in Filipino). Retrieved August 17, 2022.
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