Ralph Tulfo Issues Apology for Driving Through EDSA Bus Lane
RALPH TULFO – The Quezon City 2nd District Representative issued a public apology after authorities and netizens criticized him for using the EDSA bus lane.
The Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) earlier reported that a convoy was spotted on the EDSA busway on January 23, allegedly linked to a lawmaker. It was later confirmed that the official in question was Rep. Ralph Tulfo, son of journalist and Senator Raffy Tulfo.
On January 28, Rep. Tulfo took to Facebook to express his regret over the incident. He apologized to the public, especially those who were inconvenienced by the violation. “Lubos po akong humihingi ng paumanhin sa publiko, lalo na sa mga naapektuhan at naabala ng insidente kamakailan kaugnay sa pagdaan ng aking sasakyan sa EDSA bus lane,” he wrote.
He also stated that he has already settled the necessary fines and will attend a mandatory traffic seminar to better understand and comply with existing traffic regulations. “Nangangako po akong gagawin ko ang lahat ng hakbang upang maiwasan ang ganitong uri ng pagkakamali sa hinaharap,” he added.
In an ambush interview, Sen. Raffy Tulfo revealed that he reprimanded his son over the matter and urged him to apologize publicly. “Pinagalitan ko at nag-sorry siya sa akin. Ang sabi ko, ‘Mag-apologize ka sa lahat.’ And that’s it,” the senator said.
Meanwhile, the EDSA Bus Lane, also called the EDSA Busway, is a special lane along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Metro Manila, Philippines, meant only for public buses. It was created to make bus travel faster and more organized by keeping them separate from regular traffic. Only city buses, emergency vehicles, and authorized government vehicles are allowed to use this lane, while private cars and other vehicles are not permitted.
Unlike regular bus stops, this lane is on the leftmost side of the road, next to the MRT-3 tracks, with special footbridges and crossings for passengers. Launched in 2020, the system helps reduce traffic and improve public transportation. Authorities strictly enforce the rules, giving fines to those who break them to keep the lane running smoothly.