Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, July 7, dared critics linking him to alleged flood control fund anomalies to present documentary proof, vowing to resign immediately if proven he received money from the projects. Speaking during the monthly forum organized by the Manila City Hall Reporters’...
Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo wants answers from Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials regarding the alleged smuggling of oil products into the country. As such, the neophyte senator plans to summon agency representatives to appear before the Senate and address the issue,...
The Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development will conduct a total review of the implementation of Republic Act No. 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 in order to address the “glaring gaps in its implementation.” Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chairperson of the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo has called for a thorough review of the implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, saying recent events have underscored the need to assess whether the law is effectively balancing the rehabilitation of young offenders with public safety. In a statement on Friday,...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, June 23, called for stronger enforcement of the country 's anti-bullying laws following the fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, which authorities said was allegedly triggered by bullying. In a statement, Tulfo said the reported...
There is now a call to include top government officials under the so-called "no work, no pay" scheme. Senator Erwin Tulfo found it embarrassing that top government officials are off the hook and still get paid despite being absent for weeks or months. "It’s embarrassing that our staff or...
Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Friday, June 19, shrugged off Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano 's latest attacks against fellow senators, saying the public exchanges were becoming more like a television drama than productive political discourse. In a Viber message to...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday, June 18, went live again on Facebook, answering those who criticize him for going live frequently. Absent from the special session on Wednesday, this is Cayetano 's first Facebook live as minority leader, and this is also the first time he has...
Senator Erwin Tulfo remained firm that no politician should be distributing financial assistance (ayuda) because that is the people 's money. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development, on Wednesday, June 17, condemned the move by some congressmen...
The Senate is considering filing legal charges against former congressman Mike Defensor for announcing a supposed Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on flood control anomalies online despite having no authority. Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian pointed to...
Amid growing speculation over shifting alliances in the Senate, Senator Erwin Tulfo claimed on Tuesday, June 16, that Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is trying to prevent two senators, including one from Mindanao, from leaving their bloc. Tulfo said this in a DZBB interview when asked if Senator Joel...
The Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations or the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee said on Tuesday, June 16, that no hearing has been scheduled for June 16. In a statement signed by its chairman, Senator Erwin Tulfo, the panel clarified that the recent announcements...
