The Philippine internet is currently in a state of absolute frenzy following a series of explosive allegations that have seemingly linked a high-profile senator to a daring movie star. The rumor mill began spinning out of control after Vivamax actress Chelsea Ylore appeared on a popular podcast and dropped a massive blind item that has netizens playing detective. In the interview, the actress known for her bold roles revealed that she frequently receives “indecent proposals” from powerful politicians. However, one specific story stood out: a generous senator who allegedly offered her a staggering Php 250,000 to Php 300,000 merely as a “tip.” The actress hinted that for this specific politician, the initial offer is just the tip of the iceberg, with much larger sums potentially involved for intimate encounters.

The mystery deepened when Ylore provided specific clues about the identity of this wealthy benefactor. She teased that the senator’s first name starts with the letter “R” and his surname ends with the sound “Fan” or similar letters. It did not take long for internet sleuths to connect the dots, pointing their fingers directly at Senator Raffy Tulfo. The speculation was further fueled by reports of a recent Christmas party organized by the senator, where several Vivamax stars, clad in revealing red costumes, were hired to perform. Screenshots from another actress, Divine Aucina, circulated online, thanking the senator for the invitation, which many took as visual confirmation of his close ties to the industry’s boldest talents.

As the controversy reached a fever pitch, the senator’s brother, veteran broadcaster Mon Tulfo, stepped in to defend his sibling, but his statement only seemed to pour gasoline on the fire. In a post that was meant to shield the senator, the older Tulfo laughed off the rumors, claiming his brother is too afraid of his wife to engage in such affairs. However, his defense took a bizarre turn when he seemingly justified the alleged behavior by stating, “So what if he is womanizing? It would be more shameful if he was with a man.” He went on to boast about the senator’s immense wealth, citing a net worth of over one billion pesos, implying that such lavish “tips” would be loose change for him. This arrogant dismissal and the controversial remarks regarding gender have drawn widespread condemnation from the public.

The scandal has also opened a Pandora’s box of past controversies surrounding the senator’s personal life. Netizens are now digging up old legal battles, specifically a previous bigamy case filed by a woman named Julieta Licup, who claimed to be his first wife. The resurfacing of these old issues, combined with the fresh allegations of “indecent proposals” to young actresses, has created a perfect storm of scandal that threatens to tarnish the senator’s carefully cultivated image as a defender of the oppressed. With no official denial yet from Senator Tulfo himself, the public is left waiting to see if this is merely malicious gossip or if there is truth to the explosive claims rocking the Senate.