Senator-elect Raffy Tulfo took the oath of office on Wednesday by Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen. The incoming senator was accompanied by his wife, ACT-CIS party-list Representative Jocelyn Tulfo. In a statement, the incoming senator said he will work for the digitization of judicial processes to increase productivity in subordinate courts.
“I am open to working with the Supreme Court and the Court Administrator on how to increase the efficiency of their work processes through digitization, computerization, and faster communication, while still maintaining proper administration of justice,” Tulfo stated.
“This is necessary and urgent so that the innocent and the reformable detainees can be released sooner rather than later by the tens of thousands.”
Tulfo previously left two TV5 shows, including the famous public service show “Idol in Action,” to run for senator.
During the last elections, the independent senatorial candidate known as “ang idol, takbuhan ng masa” received more than 23.3 million votes. During his six-year Senate term, he has committed to safeguard and promote the welfare and rights of the poor and underprivileged.
