Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo

Senator Raffy Tulfo is a known defender of the poor and aggrieved with a career in public service as a broadcaster spanning over 20 years.

Popular for his brand of public service where he acts swiftly on the problems of ordinary citizens, Sen. Raffy is bringing his experience and expertise in the challenge of crafting meaningful laws in his first term as Senator of the Republic.

Regarded by many as “Idol,” he is also the man behind the multi-awarded and widely popular programs, “Raffy Tulfo in Action” and “Wanted sa Radyo.”

As a media person, Sen. Raffy started his broadcasting career as a disc jockey in a local radio station in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan and later clinched his first big break on broadcast when he became a newscaster/reporter of PTV 4.

Sen. Raffy then hosted several public service programs on ABC 5 that allowed him to provide immediate resolution to disputes.

He also became the anchor of primetime TV newscast, “Frontline Pilipinas.” His advocacy includes promoting and protecting the rights of families, OFWs, and workers.

Using the power of the pen to inform the public and express his opinions on burning issues, Sen. Raffy also became a columnist for several tabloids, such as Abante and Bulgar.

Prior to being a media practitioner and a Senator, Idol Raffy wore different hats and took on different jobs both in the Philippines and the US to survive – from working as a vegetable vendor to working as dishwasher, waiter, nursing aid, account receivable clerk, shoe salesman, and sales and insurance representative.

Born on March 12, 1960 in Quezon City, NCR, Sen. Raffy is the 8th of the 10 children of Ramon Tulfo Sr. and Caridad Teshiba-Tulfo. He was educated in Holy Trinity College of Puerto Princesa City, Trinity College of Quezon City and Ateneo De Davao University.

Work History: Past and Present Experience in broadcast media

●DYPR-AM, Puerto Princesa City – Disc Jockey/Newscaster.
●DZYZ-AM, Olongapo City – Disc Jockey/Newscaster.
●DYAX-AM, Tarlac City – Disc Jockey/Newscaster.
●DWWC-FM, Cauayan City – Disc Jockey/Newscaster.
●DWLS-FM, (GMA Network) Quezon City – News Writer Trainee.
● Citynet Channel 27 (GMA Network) , Quezon City Newscaster/News Writer.
●PTV4, Quezon City – Newscaster/Reporter.
●Anchor/Producer; Philippines’ Most Wanted – PTV4.
●Anchor/Producer; Problema Nyo, Sagot Ko – ABC5.
●Anchor/Producer; Munting Hiling – ABC5.
●Anchor/Producer; Task Force Siyasat – ABC5.
●Anchor/Producer; Kamao – NBN4.
●Anchor/Co-Producer; Isumbong Mo (Tulfo Brothers) – RPN9.
●Anchor/Producer; Wanted sa Radyo – DZXL (RMN).
●Anchor; Wanted sa Radyo – TV5.
●Anchor; Balitaang Tapat – TV5.
●Anchor; WANTED – TV5.
●Anchor; T3 – TV5

Past and Present experience in Print Media

●Abante (Una sa Balita) – Columnist.
●Abante Tonite – Columnist.
●Bulgar – Columnist.
●Iskandal – Publisher/Columnist.
●Pinoy Parazzi – Columnist.
●Commuter Express - Columnist

Awards Received:

●Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Philippines’ Most Wanted, PTV4 – Best Anti-crime TV Show
●Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN Best Public Service Anti-Crime and Corruption Radio Show. Best Public Service Anti-Crime and Corruption Radio Anchor
●Manila Anti-Crime Riders Group Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN – Best Anti-Crime Public Service Radio Anchor
●Gawad Amerika Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN – Best Public Service Radio Show.
                  -- Best Public Service Radio Anchor
●People’s Choice Award Wanted Sa Radyo, Radyo5 – Best Public Service Radio Show.
                  -- Most inspiring male host for Public Service TV & Radio
●Internal Affairs Service (IAS-PNP) Wanted Sa Radyo, Radyo5 – Medallion of Honor for Media Sector Partnership
●New York Radio and Film Festival 2012 Wanted, TV5 – Finalist for best community service TV Show.
●Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Philippines’ Most Wanted, PTV4 – Best Anti-crime TV Show
●Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN Best Public Service Anti-Crime and Corruption Radio Show. Best Public Service Anti-Crime and Corruption Radio Anchor
●Manila Anti-Crime Riders Group Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN – Best Anti-Crime Public Service Radio Anchor
●Gawad Amerika Wanted Sa Radyo, RMN – Best Public Service Radio Show.
                  -- Best Public Service Radio Anchor
●People’s Choice Award Wanted Sa Radyo, Radyo5 – Best Public Service Radio Show.
                  -- Most inspiring male host for Public Service TV & Radio
●Internal Affairs Service (IAS-PNP) Wanted Sa Radyo, Radyo5 – Medallion of Honor for Media Sector Partnership
●New York Radio and Film Festival 2012 Wanted, TV5 – Finalist for best community service TV Show

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