Ralph Tulfo

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The Honorable
Ralph Tulfo
Rep. Ralph Wendel Tulfo (20th Congress).jpg
Official portrait, 2025
Assistant Majority Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 29, 2025
Servingwith several others
Other political
affiliations		 Nacionalista (2022–2023)
Independent (2021–2022)
Parents
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas
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 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 October 2022, Tulfo joined the Nacionalista Party. [6]

In 2023, he joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas. [7] He was re-elected in 2025. [8] [9]

Controversies

Illegal entry at EDSA Busway

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. [10] His father, Senator Raffy Tulfo, defended him on the incident, claiming that he "did not lie or flee" from authorities. [11] Later, Ralph Tulfo later apologized, [12] saying that they have already settled the fines and that they would attend the required seminars as part of the penalty. [13]

Lavish party at Las Vegas

In 2023, Tulfo and his friends celebrated Christmas at a luxurious nightclub in Las Vegas, United States. A video uploaded seen Tulfo signing a bill worth US$42,000 (or more than ₱2 million). Later, he denied that public funds is used, and stated that its he shared paying the bill with his friends. [14] [15]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Ralph Tulfo
YearOfficePartyVotes receivedResult
LocalNationalTotal%P. Swing
2022 Representative (Quezon City–2nd) SBP IND 127,23853.81%1st—Won
2025 PFP 185,16481.70%1st+27.89Won

Personal life

Tulfo 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. [16] [17]

Tulfo got engaged with Chandreena Moorjani in 2025. [18]

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. ↑ "WATCH | Nag-oath kay Sandro! QC Rep. Ralph Tulfo joins Nacionalista Party". Politiko (in English and Filipino). October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ Romero, Alexis; Cabrera, Romina (November 12, 2023). "Marcos attends Partido Federal oathtaking". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Tolentino, Reina C. (October 7, 2024). "Ralph Tulfo seeks reelection as QC lawmaker". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ Villamente, Jing (May 13, 2025). "Belmonte allies win Quezon City congressional races". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ Abarca, Charie (January 28, 2025). "Tulfo airs side on son's busway use: An honest mistake, apology given". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Rep. Ralph Tulfo apologizes for EDSA busway use". GMA News Online. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ Lacuata, Rose Camille (January 28, 2025). "Lawmaker apologizes after vehicle caught using EDSA busway for 2nd time". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Ralph Tulfo denies using public funds in lavish Las Vegas party". GMA News Online. September 29, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Rep. Ralph Tulfo Defends Viral $42K Vegas Party, Denies Using Public Funds - The Filipino Times". filipinotimes.net. September 29, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Navida, Janice (October 22, 2021). "Ibinulgar: Raffy, namimili ng tutulungan, dapat maiskandalo para click sa YouTube". Bulgar (in Filipino). Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Tulfo family namanhikan na!". TNT Abante (in Filipino). August 2, 2025. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
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