ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)

ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo--arguably the most popular among the Tulfo broadcaster brothers--has officially joined the dominant Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party. 

This was confirmed by the House Speaker Martin Romualdez-led Lakas-CMD on Sunday, Oct. 6. 

Tulfo, the deputy majority leader for communications in the House of Representatives, is part of the Senate slate of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, which is backstopped by administration party Lakas-CMD. 

No less than Romualdez administered Tulfo's oath last Friday as the party’s 112th member in the House. “Rep. Erwin Tulfo is a tremendous asset to both our party and the nation, embodying not only seasoned public service but also courage and integrity,” he said. 

Tulfo, a former journalist and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) secretary, is renowned for his fearless, no-nonsense approach to public service and his unwavering dedication to the welfare of marginalized Filipinos. 

He is currently a frontrunner in the Senate race for the May 2025 mid-term elections. 

“Cong. Erwin’s track record speaks for itself, and we are honored to welcome him into Lakas-CMD. His fearless advocacy for the underprivileged and commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Filipinos make him a perfect fit for our mission of nation-building,” Romualdez, Leyte's 1st district representative. said. 

The House chief expressed optimism that Tulfo’s membership will bring fresh energy to the party at a critical time for governance. 
 

Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Lakas-CMD president administers Deputy Majority Leader for Communications Erwin Tulfo's oath of membership as the party’s 112th member in the House of Representatives (Speaker’s office)

“As the newest member of Lakas-CMD in the House, Cong. Erwin strengthens our commitment to public service. His no-nonsense approach is exactly what we need as we push for reforms and transparent governance,” said the Speaker. 

Romualdez said that Tulfo’s alignment with Lakas-CMD is expected to bolster the party’s legislative drive, particularly on social reforms and public welfare initiatives. 

“With Cong. Erwin on board, we are even more determined in our quest for meaningful change. His experience, leadership, and dedication to public welfare will be invaluable not just to Lakas-CMD but to the entire nation,” the Speaker pointed out. 

“His voice will play a crucial role in advancing our legislative agenda, and we are confident that his influence will help uplift the lives of every Filipino,” he added.