Raffy Tulfo Biography: Awards, Wife, Instagram, Children, TV Shows, Parents, Net Worth, Height

Rafael Teshiba Tulfo also known as Raffy Tulfo emerges as a prominent Filipino broadcast journalist, radio host, TV personality, and politician, widely recognized for his public service programs that tackle injustices, family disputes, and government issues affecting ordinary people.

With a career spanning decades in media and now serving as a senator since 2022, he has become a trusted figure for the marginalized.

Profile

• Full Name: Rafael Teshiba Tulfo
• Stage Name: Raffy Tulfo
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Broadcast Journalist, Radio Host, Television Personality, Politician
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Parents: Ramon Tulfo Sr. and Caridad Teshiba-Tulfo
• Siblings: Nine
• Spouse: Jocelyn Pua-Tulfo
• Children: Maricel and Ralph Wendell
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million to $55 million USD

Early Life and Education

Raffy Tulfo, a prominent broadcast journalist, radio host, TV personality, and politician, came into the world on March 12, 1960, in Quezon City, Philippines.

He grew up in a military family with his parents, Ramon Tulfo Sr., a colonel in the Philippine Constabulary, and Caridad Teshiba-Tulfo, a housewife who passed away in 2024 at age 97, in a home shaped by frequent moves due to his father’s job.

As the eighth of ten siblings, including well-known broadcasters like Ramon, Ben, and Erwin, plus former tourism secretary Wanda Corazon Teo, he faced a disciplined upbringing that sparked his interest in public service early on.

He tried various college courses like economics, political science, agribusiness, and commerce at different universities over four years but dropped out without a degree to pursue journalism. His Filipino heritage runs deep, and he follows Christianity.

Career

Raffy Tulfo kicked off his broadcasting journey in the early 1990s at People’s Television Network (PTV), quickly gaining notice for his bold style in tackling public complaints. He co-hosted Philippines’ Most Wanted from 1995 to 2002, where he earned the nickname “Idol” for his investigative work on crimes, produced by his uncle and aunt.

His breakthrough came with the radio show Wanted sa Radyo, starting in 1994 on DZXL and moving to Radyo5 92.3 News FM in 2011, focusing on resolving everyday issues like family fights and abuses against the poor, often leading to direct action with authorities.

He joined TV5 in the 2010s, anchoring Aksyon sa Tanghali from 2014 to 2020 with the segment “Ipa-Raffy Tulfo Mo,” and hosting Idol in Action, blending news with public service.

In 2016, he launched the YouTube channel Raffy Tulfo in Action, now with over 28 million subscribers and billions of views, featuring clips from his shows and becoming the third-most subscribed Filipino channel.

Tulfo endorsed the ACT-CIS Partylist in 2019, helping it win seats, and entered politics in 2021, winning third place in the 2022 senatorial election with 23 million votes as an independent under Manny Pacquiao’s slate.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @raffytulfoinaction
• Facebook Handle: Raffy Tulfo in Action
• Twitter Handle: @idolRaffyTulfo
• YouTube Channel: Raffy Tulfo in Action
• TikTok Handle: @raffytulfoinaction

Personal Life

Raffy Tulfo, 65, a prominent broadcast journalist, radio host, TV personality, and politician, married Jocelyn Pua-Tulfo in two ceremonies: a civil one on June 24, 1993, in Luna, Isabela, and a church event on January 20, 1995, in Quezon City.

Jocelyn, born February 5, 1961, serves as ACT-CIS Partylist representative since 2019, focusing on anti-crime efforts.

Standing at 5 feet 9 inches, they share two children: daughter Maricel (born 1992), who co-hosts Wanted sa Radyo and Idol in Action, and son Ralph Wendell (born 1996), Quezon City 2nd District representative since 2022, with one grandson. A bigamy case filed in 2019 by Julieta Nacpil Licup-Pearson claimed a 1982 marriage and daughter Grendy (born 1984), but Tulfo called it extortion and provides support only for the child; the case was dismissed. He faced another claim from Celadonia A.

Filmography

Filmography includes:

• Wildflower (2017, actor – TV series)
• Wanted (2011, self – host – TV series)
• Wanted: Ang Serye (2021, self – host – TV mini-series)

Television appearances as host or anchor:

• Philippines’ Most Wanted (1995-2002, co-host)
• Task Force Siyasat (host)
• Problema Mo, Sagot Ko (host)
• Aksyon sa Tanghali (2014-2020, anchor)
• Idol in Action (host)
• Frontline Pilipinas (2020-2021, anchor)

Net Worth

Raffy Tulfo, a prominent broadcast journalist, radio host, TV personality, and politician, has an estimated net worth of $50 million to $55 million USD.

His wealth mainly flows from YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships on Raffy Tulfo in Action, with over 28 million subscribers and 17 billion views generating $341,000 monthly or $5 million yearly, plus TV5 salaries from shows like Wanted sa Radyo and Idol in Action, senatorial pay around ₱1 million monthly, endorsements like 1UP products, and past columns in Abante.