Dynasty Overview
Current Positions (2026)
Fastest Rising Dynasty
The Tulfo family is the fastest-growing political dynasty in the Philippines, leveraging their massive media following into political power. With 7 family members running in 2025, they could potentially have the largest congressional presence of any new dynasty.
News Archive
2025
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May 12, 2025
Erwin Tulfo Wins Senate Seat
Erwin Tulfo won a Senate seat in the 2025 midterm elections, joining his brother Raffy in the Senate. The Tulfos now have two senators, an unprecedented concentration of power for a media family.
Source: Rappler
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May 2025
Two Tulfo Brothers in the Senate
With both Raffy and Erwin Tulfo now serving as senators, questions arise about media influence translating directly into political power.
Source: Bilyonaryo
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June 2025
Tulfo Family: Newest Political Dynasty
Political analysts identify the Tulfo family as the newest major political dynasty in the Philippines, with their rapid rise from media personalities to political power holders raising questions about celebrity politics.
Source: Rappler
Historical Context
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2022
Raffy Tulfo Elected Senator
Raffy Tulfo, host of the popular public assistance show "Raffy Tulfo in Action," was elected to the Senate in 2022 with one of the highest vote totals in Philippine history, demonstrating the power of his massive social media following.
Historical record
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Media Empire
From Journalists to Influencers
The Tulfo brothers built their influence through broadcast journalism and later YouTube and social media. Raffy Tulfo in Action has over 30 million subscribers, making it one of the most-watched shows in the Philippines.
Historical record
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Political Strategy
7 Tulfos in Congress?
With 7 family members running in the 2025 elections, the Tulfo family strategy aims to establish a major congressional bloc. If successful, they would be among the most powerful new dynasties in Philippine politics.
Political analysts