Ralph Tulfo
Ralph Tulfo | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 2nd District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Precious Hipolito |
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| Born | Ralph Wendel Pua Tulfo July 12, 1996 Makati, Philippines |
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| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2022–2023) Independent (2021–2022) |
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| 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]
Political career
[edit]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
[edit]2022
[edit]| 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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Porcalla, Delon (June 29, 2022). "Husband-wife, parents-children dynasties dot 19th Congress". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Tulfo, Ben (April 12, 2022). "Bantay Pulitiko 1: Ralph Tulfo". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Mateo, Janvic (October 10, 2021). "Belmonte bares priorities, announces 2022 slate". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "First-time QC congressional bets Arjo Atayde, Ralph Tulfo lead miting de avances". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Mateo, Janvic (May 11, 2022). "Belmonte, Sotto win second terms in Quezon City". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Alexis; Cabrera, Romina (November 12, 2023). "Marcos attends Partido Federal oathtaking". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Tolentino, Reina C. (October 7, 2024). "Ralph Tulfo seeks reelection as QC lawmaker". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Navida, Janice (October 22, 2021). "Ibinulgar: Raffy, namimili ng tutulungan, dapat maiskandalo para click sa YouTube". Bulgar (in Filipino). Retrieved August 17, 2022.