MARAWI CITY – Prominent TV and radio personality Ben Tulfo is running for senator in the elections next year.
Tulfo, 69, announced his independent candidacy here as he was conferred the title of Honorable Son of Marawi in a ceremony led by Mayor Majul U. Gandamra at the Marawi City Gymnasium on Wednesday, September 25.
“You have consistently offered your support and assistance to everyone, including members of the Islamic community, throughout most of your career, regardless of your differing faith,” Gandamra said. “You have shown that you are a Christian who has love and respect for our culture,” added Gandamra.
BROADCAST journalist Ben Tulfo was named a son of Marawi by Mayor Sultan Majul U. Gandamra on Wednesday. (Bonita L. Ermac)
Ben is the brother of ACT party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, Sen. Raffy Tulfo, and journalist Ramon Tulfo.
Ben, the host of a hard-hitting TV program called “Bitag” (trap), was born in this city when it was known as Dansalan which was the capital of the then undivided Lanao province.