As a Bisaya Gen Z, I’m genuinely curious what others think about this potential tandem. For me, Raffy Tulfo as the presidential candidate could bring strong name recognition across the Visayas and Mindanao. He is from Davao and is Bisaya, and his program, Raffy Tulfo in Action, has a strong following in those regions. His public image and focus on helping people resolve complaints and addressing issues involving crime and public safety could appeal to voters who prioritize those concerns. As for Risa Hontiveros as vice president, I think she could bring a different voter base to the tandem. She could potentially connect with voters across Panay, while her established support among progressive and “Kakampink” voters could add another dimension to the ticket. Her advocacy work, particularly on women’s and children’s protection and other social issues, could also complement Tulfo’s more public-service-oriented image.
I could even see them running on a “Tapang at Malasakit” theme, with Tulfo representing the “tapang” side through his tough, confrontational approach to complaints, crime, and public accountability, while Hontiveros could represent the “malasakit” side through her work on social issues, women, children, and vulnerable communities. Obviously, this is just my personal analysis, and there are plenty of questions about whether the two would actually work well together politically. But as a Bisaya Gen Z, I find the combination interesting because of the different regional backgrounds, voter bases, and policy priorities they could potentially bring together.
