Ralph Tulfo

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Not to be confused with his father, Raffy Tulfo.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pua and the surname or paternal family name is Tulfo.

The Honorable
Ralph Tulfo
Official portrait, 2025
Assistant Majority Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 29, 2025
Serving with several others
LeaderSandro Marcos
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 2nd District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byPrecious Hipolito-Castelo
Personal details
BornRalph Wendel Pua Tulfo
(1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 29)
Makati, Philippines
Political party
    • PFP (2023–present)
    • SBP (local party; 2021–present)
Other political
affiliations		Nacionalista (2022–2023)
Independent (2021–2022)
Parents
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas
ProfessionPolitician

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

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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

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Illegal entry at EDSA Busway

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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

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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

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Electoral history of Ralph Tulfo
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2022 Representative (Quezon City–2nd) SBP IND 127,238 53.81% 1st — Won
2025 PFP 185,164 81.70% 1st +27.89 Won

Personal life

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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

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  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. ^ "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.