Journalist Ben Tulfo wrote an open letter to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista, urging the latter to not make money or conditions as his basis for forgiving people.

The host of TV Show BITAG, made the letter after Bautista demanded that Erwin Tulfo should donate an amount no less than P300,000 to 19 groups connected to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

According to Ben Tulfo, journalists got their style of serving the people, like his brother who’s known for being tough when reporting or talking to people.

Despite the style of his brother, Ben believed that many people trusted Erwin.

“Linawin natin, ‘di niyo magugustuhan ang estilo niya pero may laman at katotohanan. Hindi niya lang napigilan ang kaniyang emosyon.” Ben Tulfo said in his post.

“Kung sino pa yung brusko, magaspang, mayabang at sabihin niyo nang may “pagka-bastos”, pinagkakatiwalaan ng mga taong nasa ibaba at walang mga boses.” he added.

“Lahat nagkakamali at natututo. Walang perpekto. May kasabihan sa Ingles, it’s never a mistake or a failure as long as you learned from it.”

He also urged Bautista to accept Erwin’s apology unconditionally, pointing out that they’re supporting the same administration.

“Nagpaumanhin na ng dalawang beses sa media si Erwin. Sa taong nasaktan, kung ayaw mong tanggapin, huwag mong patawarin! Huwag na huwag mong lalagyan ng presyo at mga kondisyones ang iyong pagpapatawad!” he said.

“Pare-pareho tayong nasa panig ng pamahalaan. Hindi tayo magkakalaban, hindi lang tayo nagkaintindihan. Sabi nga ng palasyo sa media, its time to move on!” he added.

Ben said that they’re also fine without the security detail from PNP, saying that they’re also paying for it.

Ben also offered some of his protective agent to his brother Erwin.

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The family of veteran actor Eddie Garcia revealed the reason why the 90-year-old veteran actor collapsed in the middle of a taping of his new television show, Saturday.

In an official statement, the Garcia family revealed that Garcia suffered from a severe heart attack that caused him to lose his consciousness.

While some news reports already informed the netizens that the actor is now conscious, the Garcia family said that the doctors still need to check the artist’s condition.

They asked the fans of Garcia to pray for the fast recovery of the actor.

“He is still under critical observation and all his doctors are doing their best to assure that he gets the best care,” the statement reads.

“Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who have expressed concerns and extended prayers. Please continue praying for Tito Eddie’s fast recovery,” it added.

“At 90, he is still doing what he loves most, acting. He is a pillar of the industry and is very passionate about his craft,”

On Saturday, a post showing Garcia being carried by men has been circulated on social media, netizens and celebrities expressed their concern over the actor’s condition.

News reports said that he was first rushed to the nearest hospital in Tondo, Manila, and transferred to a bigger hospital in Quezon City to get better treatment.

Some also criticized the people behind the production of the undisclosed TV Show, saying that they should consider the health of their talents, especially Garcia who’s already old.

A Philippine Military Academy (PMA) alumnus and a friend of Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Bautista revealed an unusual story about the latter and journalist Erwin Tulfo.

According to Nick Sotelo, a retired member of the Philippine Airforce, Tulfo, and Bautista met decades ago before they reunited after the journalist berated the former general in his radio show.

Sotelo who posted the photo showed the retired General who’s a young Scout Ranger during those time, together with Erwin Tulfo who’s still a new journalist doing his job in Jolo, Sulu.

The story told that Tulfo (wearing white t-shirt) was rescued by Bautista (wearing a white sleeveless shirt) and other members of Philippine Scout Rangers after the journalist’ speedboat sunk.

“These were the Army Rangers, whom the good DSWD secretary belongs to, who saved the man in distress. The secretary, then at J-3 or Tradoc, was the target of that foulmouthed ingrate, cursing & lambasting him on his radio program last week.” Sotelo said.

“Amnesia is indeed such a despicable disease!! Even worse, when coupled with an obnoxious bloodline,” he added.

It’s not known if Erwin Tulfo was aware of the said incident.

We are trying to get the reaction of Mr. Erwin Tulfo and Sec. Bautista on the story posted by Sotelo.

The issue between Tulfo and Bautista started when the journalist berated the DSWD Secretary who allegedly refused to be interviewed on the former’s radio program, Radyo Pilipinas.

As a result, Tulfo loses his security detail and might face charges for his statements against Bautista.

However, in a statement, the retired General said that he prefers Tulfo to donate in the 19 organizations/groups related to the AFP instead of spending money in lawsuits.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista set a condition to journalist Erwin Tulfo to prove that he’s really sincerely apologizing for his statement against the retired General.

In a statement, Bautista said that he would only accept the apology of Tulfo he would follow the conditions set by the DSWD Secretary, like publishing his letter of apology in all of his social media accounts, radio stations, and leading broadsheets.

Bautista also demanded that Tulfo should donate not less than 300,000 pesos to the organizations he listed to the letter.

These groups are:

1. Philippine Military Academy (PMA)

2. Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Incorporated

3. Association of Generals and Flag Officers

4. First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army (PA)

5. Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), PA

6. Light Reaction Regiment, PA

7. Philippine National Police Special Action Force

8. Philippine Naval Special Operations Group, Philippine Navy (PN)

9. Philippine Marines Special Operations Group, PN

10. Philippine National Police Maritime Group

11. The trust fund for the city of Marawi’s internally displaced persons to be administered by DSWD BARM

12. Philippine Veterans Hospital

13. AFP Victoriano Luna Medical Center

14. Philippine National Police Camp Crame General Hospital

15. Philippine Army General Hospital

16. Philippine Navy General Hospital

17. Philippine Air Force General Hospital

18. Philippine Coastguard General Hospital

19. An educational trust fund for the deserving children of DSWD employees to be deposited at the Landbank.

According to Bautista, he would prefer Tulfo to donate to the said groups instead of paying for the possible libel case that he would face for his statement against the retired General.

He also thanked his supporters including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Task Force Marawi, PMA, and his friends for showing their concerns after Tulfo made a harsh message against him.

On May 28, Tulfo criticized Bautista on his radio show at Radyo Pilipinas after the retired General refused for an interview.

Bautista slowly gained support from his friends and groups and demanded Tulfo to apologize.

At first, Tulfo said that he could apologize to Bautista, but he would not take back his statements against him.

But when PNP started to recall the security detail of Erwin Tulfo and his other relatives, he decided to make a public apology, explaining that he was not aware by the achievements of Bautista.