FACT CHECK: Raffy Tulfo not arrested

Rappler - Oct 2, 2026

Senator Raffy Tulfo was present at the Senate impeachment court days after YouTube videos falsely claimed he had been arrested

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FACT CHECK: Raffy Tulfo not arrested

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FACT CHECK: Raffy Tulfo not arrested

Senator Raffy Tulfo was present at the Senate impeachment court days after YouTube videos falsely claimed he had been arrested

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