Will QC get the Willie Revillame-Ben Tulfo tandem in 2018?
Speculation is heating up regarding a potential mayoral bid by television host and billionaire Willie Revillame for Quezon City in 2028, with his alleged running mate, broadcaster Ben Tulfo.
The speculation came after the circulation online of a photo featuring Willie alongside Ben Tulfo, hinting at a possible tandem for the upcoming 2018 elections.
Based on the article in Abante, the photo shows the two men side by side, accompanied by slogans saying “Puso at Pag-unawa” for Willie and “Tapang Para Ipaglaban” for Ben.
It may be recalled that both individuals made their first bid for the Senate during the May 2025 midterm elections as independent candidates, though neither secured a seat.
Ben Tulfo finished in 13th place with 12,090,090 votes, while Willie Revillame placed 22nd with 8,568,924 votes.
The possibility of Willie entering local politics in Quezon City is not entirely new.
In 2018, his name surfaced as a potential challenger to Joy Belmonte in the 2019 mayoral race, but he ultimately decided not to run.
In 2021, former President Rodrigo Duterte offered him a spot on the administration’s senatorial slate for the 2022 elections, but he declined.
Leading up to the 2025 elections, Revillame initially hinted at a possible Senate run, but announced in July 2024 that he would not pursue it due to restrictions in his television contract.
Then, three months later, he changed his decision and filed a certificate of candidacy as an independent senatorial candidate.
Last October, rumors surfaced that Willie Revillame is planning to run for Mayor in Quezon City. However, reportedly, he shrugged it off.
Aside from his possible political endeavor, it was also rumored in recent months that he might return to GMA, as he was seen with Kapuso executives. However, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Senior Vice President, head of GMA Pictures stated that it was just for a possible movie project and not a TV show.
