💥 THE TULFO WAR EXPLODES! 💥 Ben Tulfo Savages Brother Mon Tulfo as a “Meddling Epal” for ‘Consenting’ to Raffy’s Alleged Viva Max Star Scandal—Investigating the $5,000 Offer, the Mental Health Slur, and the Feud That Could Destroy the Dynasty!
MANILA, Philippines—The formidable Tulfo dynasty, known for its fierce, crusading journalism, has officially fractured, erupting into a vicious, public civil war over the alleged scandal involving Senator Raffy Tulfo and Viva Max Star Chelsea Elor. Broadcaster Ben Tulfo has launched an unprecedented, furious attack on his older brother, Ramon Tulfo (Mon), branding him a “meddling epal” (attention-seeker) and a “konsentidor” (consenter) for minimizing and even defending the controversy.
This is the explosive, investigative deep-dive into the Tulfo Brothers’ war: Mon’s shocking public dismissal of the scandal, claiming the alleged PHP 250,000 ($5,000) offer was “small money” and asking, “So what if he has a mistress?”; Ben’s retaliatory demands that Mon “shut up” and “retire gracefully”; and the brutal, personal slur where Mon claimed Ben suffers from “mental incapacity.” The stakes have never been higher, with one brother’s political future and the entire family’s brand integrity now hanging in the balance.
I. Mon Tulfo’s Reckless Defense: The Scandal Consenter
The feud was triggered by Ramon Tulfo’s controversial Facebook post defending Senator Raffy Tulfo against speculations that he was the “Senator R. F.” who allegedly offered Chelsea Elor PHP 250,000. Mon’s defense was seen by Ben as a monumental, self-serving betrayal of their professional standards.
The Unbelievable Dismissal: Mon’s defense was not denial; it was acceptance and minimization. He wrote: “I can’t believe the news… but let’s assume it’s true, so what if he has a mistress? What if the news is true, granting but not admitting… so what now?” This casual acceptance of potential marital infidelity shocked the public and enraged Ben.
The “Small Money” Slur: Mon further compounded the damage by calling the alleged PHP 250,000 offer “small money” for Raffy, positioning the senator as a “very generous person.” This comment was interpreted as tone-deaf and arrogant, suggesting that ethical boundaries could be overlooked for a wealthy politician.
The Political Damage: By “consenting” to the possibility, Mon preempted Raffy’s defense, giving the scandal legitimacy and inflicting maximum political damage on the senator’s reputation—a move Ben viewed as reckless and unnecessary interference.
Ramon Tulfo’s intervention was seen by his brother not as loyalty, but as a colossal failure of judgment, using the scandal to ride the wave of their famous name.
II. Ben Tulfo’s Fury: “Shut Up and Plant Camotes”
Ben Tulfo’s reaction was volcanic, using his own platform, Bitag, to launch a blistering, public takedown of his older brother, demanding he retreat from the public eye.
The “Epal” Accusation: Ben labeled Mon an “epal” and a “konsentidor,” accusing him of trying to “magpasakay” (hitch a ride) and cash in on the family name’s fame.
The Retirement Demand: Ben’s message to Mon was definitive and brutal: “Therefore, shut up, Kuya (Brother). Go plant camotes (sweet potatoes) in the fields. Retire there. The sun’s going down, and then gracefully grow old.” This was a public demand for his older brother to exit the stage permanently.
The Spokesperson Rule: Ben established the fundamental rule of the Tulfo household: “If someone in the family has an issue, only that person should speak… not someone who just wants to jump on the bandwagon.” He emphasized that Mon was not Raffy’s designated spokesperson and accused him of interfering in a matter that did not concern him. “If I have an issue, only I will speak… I will block my brother if he interferes. Who gave you the right to speak?”
Ben’s rage was rooted in the damage Mon was inflicting on the entire Tulfo brand, clarifying that they are “magkaiba po kami” (we are different) and do not consent to unethical behavior.
III. The Brutal Slur: A Family’s Dark Secret Exposed
The feud took a shocking, deeply personal turn when Ramon Tulfo retaliated, publicly alleging that Ben suffers from a mental condition.
The “Mentally Incapacitated” Claim: In a Facebook post, Mon lashed out, claiming that Ben has a “kapansanan sa pag-iisip” (mental incapacity) and lives in his “own world.” He claimed the reason he and Raffy often ignore Ben’s rants is because of this alleged condition, stating they have repeatedly advised him to see a psychiatrist, which Ben fiercely resists.
The “Patty” Defense: Mon continued to use this personal slur against his brother to dismiss his political aspirations, confessing that he prayed Ben would lose the 2025 Senatorial elections to prevent having a “siraulo” (crazy/mentally ill) senator, contrasting Ben with “sane” senators like Bong Go and Robin Padilla.
This public exchange of deeply damaging personal insults marks an unprecedented level of hostility, exposing raw family wounds and using mental health as a weapon in a political dispute.
IV. The Senator’s Silence: The Eye of the Storm
Throughout this vicious family war, the person at the center—Senator Raffy Tulfo—has maintained absolute, calculated silence regarding both the Chelsea Elor scandal and the fratricidal battle raging around him.
The Strategic Vacuum: Raffy’s silence allows the issue to be framed by his brothers’ volatile commentary, giving both Mon’s “consenting” defense and Ben’s furious condemnation free reign to shape the public narrative. Ben argues that this silence has consequences: “Your choice, your consequence, because you don’t want to speak.”
The Dynasty’s Deterioration: The ultimate consequence of this fight is the severe erosion of the Tulfo brand—a brand built on integrity, straight talk, and family loyalty. The public is now witnessing the spectacular disintegration of their image, fueled by accusations of ethical misconduct, political sabotage, and personal cruelty.
The Tulfo Civil War is no longer about a potential mistress; it is about power, legacy, and the definition of their family’s moral code. The feud threatens to consume the political and media influence they spent decades building, leaving behind a scarred dynasty defined by bitterness and public spite.
