Media personality Ben Tulfo has officially entered the race for senator, filing his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on October 5 for the May 2025 national elections. Known for his long-running show Bitag, Tulfo is running as an independent, separate from his brothers, Senator Raffy Tulfo and Rep. Erwin Tulfo, who are with the administration’s slate.

Speaking at The Manila Hotel Tent City, where candidates were filing their COCs, Tulfo explained his decision to enter politics after 22 years in journalism. “For years, we’ve been helping people, but the problems keep coming back,” he said. “It’s a broken system, and we need to fix it at the root. That’s why I’m running—to be part of the solution.”

Tulfo, known for standing up for ordinary Filipinos, highlighted his work with lawmakers on issues like bank fraud prevention, stressing the impact of legislation. “We’ve seen change happen through laws, but more action is needed to truly solve people’s problems,” he added.

Despite invitations to join other party slates, Tulfo chose to run independently, feeling this route would better amplify his message. His entry adds to the list of high-profile candidates for the 2025 elections, aiming to bring his dedication to public service and reform from broadcasting to the Senate.04:28 PM