Raffy Tulfo, ibinunyag ang umano'y nakakadismayang trato sa minority senators

• Senator Raffy Tulfo claimed that minority senators were allegedly deprived of air conditioning and internet access inside the Senate plenary
• The minority bloc reportedly waited for more than an hour for majority senators before the scheduled session failed to proceed
• Tulfo said all 11 minority senators were present and noticed the room suddenly becoming warm
• The senator expressed concern over the Senate’s public image amid the controversy

Senator Raffy Tulfo has alleged that minority senators were left without air conditioning and internet access while waiting for a Senate session that did not push through on Monday, June 1.

Speaking during an interview on Frontline Pilipinas, Tulfo recounted what he described as an unusual experience inside the Senate plenary while members of the minority bloc waited for their counterparts from the majority.

According to Tulfo, all 11 minority senators were already present and prepared for the session. However, after waiting for more than an hour, they noticed a sudden change in the environment inside the chamber.

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“Ganoon ba kababaw ‘yung mga nangyari sa Senate? Eh sa ngayon, dapang-dapa na ang Senado sa imahe,” sabi ni Sen. Raffy.

The senator lamented what he sees as growing issues affecting the institution’s reputation. He suggested that incidents such as these only add to public criticism of the Senate.

Tulfo then detailed what allegedly happened while they were waiting.

“Lahat kami, 11, nandoon kami sa floor… Naghintay kami, after more than an hour, all of a sudden biglang uminit… Lahat kami nainitan na, ‘yun pala pinatayan kami. And then gusto naming gamitin ‘yung internet, pinatayan na rin,” aniya.

Based on his account, the minority senators initially did not realize why the room had become warmer. They later allegedly learned that the air-conditioning system had been turned off. Tulfo further claimed that internet access was also unavailable when they attempted to use it.

The remarks quickly drew attention online, with the senator’s allegations adding another layer to ongoing discussions about tensions within the Senate. As of posting, the claims have generated public interest and prompted questions about the circumstances surrounding the scheduled session and the reported conditions inside the plenary hall.

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No official response regarding Tulfo’s allegations was included in the interview segment cited by the senator.

Raffy Tulfo is a Filipino politician and prominent broadcast journalist who currently serves as a Senator of the Philippines. He achieved widespread recognition as the host of the long-running public service program Wanted sa Radyo and the highly popular YouTube channel Raffy Tulfo in Action, earning the nickname "Idol Raffy" for resolving disputes and assisting the underprivileged.

In another report, Erwin Tulfo pushed back against Senator Pia Cayetano’s statement that members of the minority bloc did not reach out following the Senate shooting incident. Tulfo maintained that communication did take place through an official WhatsApp group that included senators from both the majority and minority blocs. He noted that Senators Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino, Sherwin Gatchalian, and Camille Villar were among those who received updates through the group chat.

Meanwhile, Ramon Tulfo shared a post quoting a source who claimed to know what allegedly transpired during the Senate shooting incident. According to the source, 37 shots were reportedly fired by personnel from the Senate sergeant-at-arms office under Mao Aplasca, while no shots were allegedly discharged by NBI agents. The post also contained various allegations involving political personalities and suggested possible motives behind the disturbance.

Source: KAMI.com.gh