A false claim circulating online alleges that Senator Raffy Tulfo has been removed from the Senate by the Supreme Court (SC). A YouTube video posted on January 5, 2025, has gained 136,205 views, 4,700 likes, and 773 comments, with a misleading title suggesting Tulfo was expelled: “Nakakagimbal! Raffy Tulfo natameme sa utos ng Korte Suprema! Senado ligwak na!”
The facts show otherwise: Raffy Tulfo remains an active senator, as confirmed by the official Senate website. There have been no announcements or rulings from the Supreme Court, the Senate, or Tulfo’s verified social media accounts to support the claim.
The most recent legal matter involving Tulfo was the April 2024 Supreme Court ruling, which upheld the dismissal of a disqualification case against him. This case, initially dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in March 2022, has no connection to any supposed removal.
According to Article VI, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution, only the Senate can discipline its members, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for expulsion. There is no evidence of any such proceedings against Tulfo.
Raffy Tulfo is also a leading candidate for the 2028 presidential race, as shown in Pulse Asia’s March 2024 survey, where he was statistically tied with Vice President Sara Duterte. His brothers, Erwin Tulfo and Ben Tulfo, are also eyeing Senate seats, potentially increasing the Tulfo family’s influence in politics.
The Tulfo family is no stranger to controversy. Legal challenges have followed them for years, from libel cases to government audit issues. However, these challenges have not impacted Senator Raffy Tulfo’s standing in the Senate.
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