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Tulfo Uses Social Media Cartoon to Hit Back at Ouster Bid
Senator Erwin Tulfo responded to a failed attempt to remove him from office by posting a political cartoon on Facebook depicting himself being stabbed by fellow senators. The unconventional response sidesteps direct engagement with his colleagues over the matter.
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MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo took to social media Saturday to respond to an unsuccessful effort to oust him, sharing a cartoon image that portrays him as the victim of betrayal by three of his senate peers.
The uncredited cartoon, posted on Tulfo's official Facebook page on October 17, depicts the senator being stabbed, serving as a pointed commentary on the failed ouster attempt. The imagery of backstabbing is commonly used in political discourse to suggest disloyalty among colleagues.
Rather than engaging directly with the senators involved in the removal bid, Tulfo opted for an indirect approach through the visual medium, allowing the cartoon to convey his message to his supporters and the broader public. The move reflects a growing tendency among Philippine politicians to leverage social media platforms for political messaging and public relations responses.
The failed ouster attempt marks another chapter in Senate dynamics, where internal conflicts occasionally erupt into public disputes. Tulfo's response underscores the contentious nature of current legislative relations.
Photo: Senator Erwin Tulfo at the Senate of the Philippines, February 2026. Senate of the Philippines via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).