Tulfo proposes hearing on seafarer deployment policies
Senator Raffy Tulfo announced on Thursday that he will propose a legislative hearing to review policies and regulations for deploying Filipino seafarers in high-risk waters.
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Raffy Tulfo
Raffy Tulfo is a Filipino senator known for advocating for seafarer safety and proposing legislative hearings to review deployment policies after incidents involving Filipino sailors held by Houthi rebels. He also calls for stricter regulations on online gambling advertisements and urges Vice President Sara Duterte to face an impeachment trial to clear her name.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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Legarda, Tulfo file bills to ban online gambling
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Tulfo urges Sara Duterte to face impeachment trial
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Tulfo brothers back Escudero for Senate presidency
Sen. Raffy Tulfo confirmed on Tuesday that he and his brother Sen. Erwin Tulfo support Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's continued leadership in the 20th Congress.
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