Broadcaster Mon Tulfo arrested in Manila for cyber-libel
BROADCASTER and print columnist Ramon “Mon” T. Tulfo, Jr. was arrested on Wednesday over a cyber libel complaint, according to the Manila Police District.
A warrant for his arrest was issued by Manila Regional Trial Court Judge Maria Victoria A. Soriano-Villadolid for charges in violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
The police report noted that Lean Cruz, lawyer of the unnamed complainant, sought Mr. Tulfo’s arrest.
Mr. Tulfo is the brother of Senator-elect Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo and television personalities Erwin T. Tulfo and Bienvenido “Ben” T. Tulfo.
“The accused was duly informed of his Constitutional Rights under R.A. 7438 in a language known to and understood by his and the nature of the charged being imputed against him but opted to remain silent,” the Manila Police District said in its report.
“Likewise, accused is currently detained to this office, prior to the return of warrant to court of origin.” — John Victor D. Ordoñez
