- Ben Tulfo leaves Radyo5.
- Ben Tulfo was given disciplinary memo by TV5 over his controversial verbal tussle with Ed Lingao.
- Ben Tulfo moves to PTV4.
Ben Tulfo finally decided to cut ties with TV5 and Radyo5.
On Friday, June 30, Ben Tulfo announced his termination of ‘partnership’ with TV5 and Radyo5 and move to PTV4.
In a Facebook post and video posted on Ben Tulfo Unfiltered Facebook page, Tulfo said he left TV5 and Radyo5 in sympathy of his brother Erwin which according to him was given suspension by the management of Radyo5.
On the video, the elder Tulfo kept on stating that he has no obligation whatsoever with TV5 and or Radyo5 because he is not an employee but rather a block timer being the head of Bitag Media Unlimited Inc. (BMUI).
And giving him disciplinary memo is not right because he is not an employee. He also shared sympathy with his brother Erwin who was covered by the disciplinary action from the TV5 management.
Ben Tulfo’s decision has erupted from the recent statement of TV5 raising concerns over the social media ‘war’ between the Tulfo brothers and another TV5 talent Ed Lingao.
In the statement, TV5 said the verbal tussle between the three was not only hurtful to the parties involved but to the network also. And in view of the incident, TV5 is giving disciplinary action to the person’s involved.
Here’s the full statement of TV5.
“TV5 Management is extremely disappointed at the unfortunate episode involving News5 talents Erwin Tulfo, Ed Lingao, and Ben Tulfo which saw them engaging in a public exchange over media ethics and professionalism. It is clear that this exchange was not only hurtful to the parties directly concerned but also goes against the work and journalist ethic that News5 strives to uphold. In view of this, TV5 has moved to undertake disciplinary action on those concerned.
TV5 apologized to its audience and the general public for this unfortunate episode that should have been kept between and among Kapatids. Moreover, the parties involved as well as all employees of News5 have been reminded of company rules and guidelines for proper conduct on social media and all public platforms.”
That statement didn’t sit well with Tulfo thus he decided to leave and transfer to PTV4 where his brother Erwin is also heading to.
Meanwhile, aside from his Facebook post, Tulfo also announced his decision via the Youtube channel of Bitag Official. Watch the video below.
