Ralph Tulfo

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Ralph Tulfo
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 2nd District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Other political
affiliations		 Nacionalista (2022–2023)
Independent (2021–2022)
Parents
Profession Politician

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]

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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 independent and with 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 later joined Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. [6] In 2024, he filed for re-election of his post for 2025 elections. [7]

Electoral performance

2022

2022 Philippine House of Representatives election in the 2nd District of Quezon City
PartyCandidateVotes%
Independent Ralph Wendel Tulfo 127,238 53.81
Lakas Mari Grace "Precious" Hipolito-Castelo (incumbent)96,56540.84
Independent Virgilio "Atty. Virgil" Garcia6,2312.63
Independent Diosdado Calonge3,5331.49
Independent Henric David1,8060.76
Independent Raul Gador1,1030.47
Total votes236,476 100.00
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 has also have alleged older half-sister from his father's previous relationships. (Grendy Licup Tulfo from Julieta Licup Pearson). [8] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 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. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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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