IRENE JOY C. AZADA
GENESIS S. ALILIN
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Isabela State University-Cauayan Campus
ABSTRACT
This research determined the description of “Tulfo Justice,” its influences on the viewership and followership of the viewers, and examined how these affected the viewers’ attitudes and responses towards the judicial system. A total of fifteen (15) viewers from Barangay Minante 2 and San Fermin, Cauayan City, participated in this study. A qualitative approach was employed, through the use of interviews. Filipino citizens seemed to be litigious beings. Hence, this is because they want to attain judgment that can satisfy their desire; they extremely want justice. Justice is embedded in due process, equity, and moral righteousness. The research findings indicated that the “Tulfo Justice” became a source of instant justice through mediating publicly. “Tulfo Justice” was described as a helpful program for abused and poor citizens. Most viewers acknowledged that the program benefits and helps a lot of people by solving their issues and disputes in the eyes of the masses. It altered the Philippine justice system, but it managed to attract the attention of its viewers. “Tulfo Justice” has affected the viewers’ attitudes and responses toward the judicial system. But even with this, people saw how important the court system was to getting justice through due process