NANANATILING malakas at nangunguna pa rin si Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo sa survey sa pagka-senador sa darating na nahalalan sa Mayo 2025.
Sa pinakahuling survey ng Octa Research na isinagawa nitong Setyembre 30-Oktubre 4 sa 1,200 respondents lumabas na anim sa 10 o 60 porsyentong Pinoy ang boboto kay Tulfo bilang Senador.
Malayong nasa pangalawa pwesto lamang si incumbent Sen. Bong Go na may 49 porsyento, habang ang magbabalik Senador naman na si Tito Sotto ay nasa ikatlong pwesto na may 42 porsyento.
Pasok din sa Magic 12 sina Sens. Imee Marcos at Ronald dela Rosa na kapwa may 39%; Sen Pia Cayetano 36%; dating Manila Mayor Isko Moreno 35%; Dating Sen. Ping Lacson at Sen. Bong Revilla, kapwa 32%; Sen. Francis Tolentino, 28%; at Sen. Lito Lapid at dating Sen. Manny Pacquiao na kapwa 26%.
Si Tulfo na dating kalihim ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at ngayon ay kinatawan ng ACT-CIS partylist, ang siya ring namayagpag at malayong nanguna sa nakaraang survey ng Octa nitong 2nd quarter ng 2023.
Si Tulfo rin ang nanguna sa mga survey na isinagawa ng iba pang survey firms tulad ng Ocolum noong Hulyo 2023.
By Liezelle Soriano
ACT-CIS party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo came up as the number one choice among possible senatorial candidates in the coming 2025 mid-term elections according to a University of the Philippines-based survey outfit.
Conducted by OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa National Survey, which was held last September 30 to October 4, 60 percent of the adult Filipino population said they would vote for Tulfo in the coming political exercise.
Meanwhile, incumbent Senator Christopher “Bong” Go occupied the second spot as he garnered 49 percent voting preference.
Former Senate president Vicente Sotto III lies third with 42 percent voting preference; incumbent Senators Imee Marcos and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa both got 39 percent; Senator Pia Cayetano and former Manila mayor Isko Moreno had 36 percent and 35 percent, respectively.
Former senator Ping Lacson and incumbent senator Bong Revilla tied, having 32 percent. On the other hand, Sen. Lito Lapid and former senator Manny Pacquiao got 26 percent.
The survey was conducted among 1,200 respondents aged 18 years old and above.
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IF FULLY implemented, the national identification system will be an effective deterrent to the rising issue of falsified subscribers identity modules (SIMs) which the online scammers most often use in committing cybercrimes.
Partylist Rep. and prominent media personality Erwin Tulfo offered this view in response to concerns raised by some stakeholders, particularly legislators and law enforcers, regarding the misuse of SIM cards for illegal online activities, including cybercrimes and fraudulent transactions.
Fake identities created through the SIM registration process reportedly pose significant risks to the security and privacy of individuals and organizations.
Such concerns arise from the alarming frequency at which fake identification cards reportedly find their way into the SIM registration process carried out by telecom companies across the country in compliance with Republic Act 11055.
Instances like the successful registration of a SIM card using an image of a smiling monkey have highlighted the vulnerabilities in the current online users’ profiling system, which must contend with its insufficient electronic database that includes the photograph of mobile subscribers.
“The issuance of national ID cards to Filipino citizens and resident aliens, as mandated by law, will give the service providers an easy access to government database for the truthful profile of bona fide holders who apply for SIM registration,” explained Tulfo, who’s also a House deputy majority leader.
Tulfo said that accepting assorted identification cards, including a certification from barangay chiefs, for SIM registration allows ample room for cheaters and identity thief to thread. “A single ID system, encompassing all Filipinos, is the key to ensuring the integrity of the SIM registration,” he stressed.
Republic Act 11055 which calls for the mandatory implementation of the national ID system, aims to provide a secure and reliable means of identifying individuals across various sectors, including telecommunications. It is seen as a crucial step in addressing identity-related issues and enhancing national security.
“We support the call of my fellow legislators for telcos to take stringent measures in registering SIMs and help the law enforcers in running after online fraudsters, but I also appeal for the speedy implementation of RA 11055, because, in my view, the use of national IDs instills confidence in our pursuit of foolproof SIM registration,” Tulfo said.
“In conclusion, the call to fast-track the implementation of the national ID system, as advocated by Globe, does not only offer a far-reaching impact on various aspects of daily life, from simplifying bureaucratic procedures to enhancing national security efforts, but also serves as a valuable tool in the fight against cybercrimes by curbing the spread of fake SIM identities,” He added. (END)
DESPITE THE PERCEPTION that the Tulfos are an emerging political dynasty, journalist Erwin Tulfo has topped the survey for probable senatorial bets in 2025.
Erwin’s brother Raffy is a senator, his sister-in-law Jocelyn (wife of Raffy) is an ACT-CIS representative, and his nephew Ralph is a congressman representing Quezon City’s 2nd District.
“Maybe a dynasty, if you’re not doing anything or just sitting there and doing nothing, staring at the ceiling. But if you do something and perform, people notice that. Let them decide. Now if it’s a dynasty and they don’t like you there anymore, I think they will not vote for you,” said Erwin who was President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s social welfare secretary before and now sits at the House of Representatives as a substitute nominee of ACT-CIS, which topped the party-list race in the 2022 elections.
I must admit that I used to abhor political dynasties.
But later, I realized that just like cholesterol there are good and there are bad political dynasties.
Cong Erwin put it succinctly: “If we’re not working, then don’t vote for that politician, don’t vote for whoever he is if he is not performing. But if he’s performing, then why not, right? We’ll just show them, there’s a difference.”
Erwin’s nomination was bypassed by the Commission on Appointments due to citizenship issues. However, he admitted to American citizenship from 1986 and the Wikipedia said that he served in the United States Army from 1988 to 1992.
He claimed that he had renounced his American citizenship in early 2022.
In 2005, Erwin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the East (UE) — a stone’s throw away from my alma mater Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU).
He hosted his public service brand Mission X, which eventually evolved into the Erwin Tulfo Action Center.
Based on the results of the national survey of Oculum Research and Analytics Philippines conducted from July 17 to 31, 2023 Erwin Tulfo obtained the highest voter preference among potential candidates in the 2025 midterm senatorial elections.
He was the choice of 50% of respondents all over the country.
Here’s the list of voters preferences for senator in 2025, according to the Oculum national survey:
- Erwin Tulfo
- Vicente “Tito” Sotto III
- Rodrigo Duterte
- Pia Cayetano
- Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa
- Panfilo “Ping” Lacson
- Vico Sotto
- Willie Revillame
- Willie Ong
- Lito Lapid
- Manny Villar
- Manny Pacquiao
- Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
- Isko Moreno Domagoso
- Maria Imelda “Imee” Marcos
- Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go
- Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan II
- Mar Roxas II
- Kiko Pangilinan
- Jejomar “Jojo” Binay
- Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo
- Herbert Bautista
- Richard “Dick” Gordon
- Herminio “Harry” Roque
Will Erwin join his brother Raffy in the Senate in 2025?
We can never tell.
But as someone once said: “We can’t fight destiny.”
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