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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175921816216220250917-house-of-representatives-kiko-barzaga-MT3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga is seen at the House of Representatives plenary hall as Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to issue a statement regarding his resignation on September 17, 2025. Lawmakers witnessed the transition, which marked a significant political shift in the lower chamber. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span>MANILA — The Philippine Army has recommended the delisting of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga from its reserve force after he urged military personnel and reservists on social media to join the September 21 protests.</div><p>Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Tuesday said an internal investigation found Barzaga’s remarks to be a grave offense of misconduct.</p><p>“Following a thorough and impartial internal investigation, the Philippine Army confirms that Cavite Representative Francisco A. Barzaga is recommended to be delisted from the Reserve Force roster. The decision is in response to Rep. Barzaga’s speeches and utterances on social media insinuating that the AFP, PNP, and Reservists will join the protest on 21 September 2025, declaring the loss of trust in the President by the AFP,” Dema-ala said in a statement.</p><p>The Army clarified that the recommendation affects only Barzaga’s status as a reservist.</p><p>“The decision is limited to Rep. Barzaga’s status within the Army’s reserve force and has no impact on his rights as a civilian or elected official,” Dema-ala noted.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/23/rep-barzaga-files-ethics-complaint-vs-rep-puno-1924">Rep. Barzaga files ethics complaint vs. Rep. Puno</a></div><p>Barzaga was found in violation of General Headquarters (GHQ) Standard Operating Procedure No. 07, which governs the enlistment, extension and delisting of AFP Reserve Force members.</p><p>Dema-ala underscored the Army’s commitment to maintaining professionalism and political neutrality.</p><p>“We remind all active-duty personnel, as well as reservists, to uphold military professionalism and non-partisanship, as enshrined in the AFP Code of Ethics, ensuring that all actions do not compromise our noble profession of arms,” he said.</p><p>The recommendation has been forwarded through the proper channels for final action.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/15/lawmakers-to-bring-barzaga-s-behavior-to-house-ethics-committee-1952">Lawmakers to bring Barzaga’s behavior to House ethics committee</a></div><p>Meanwhile, Barzaga attributed the Philippine Army’s recommendation to delist him from its reserve force to “differences in opinion” between him and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.</p><p>&quot;Alam n’yo naman lagi kong inaaway na si Marcos ngayon, lalo na sa corruption sa administration niya. But I believe this was not done by Marcos, but rather by Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro,&quot; he said. -- <strong>with a report from Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News<br/></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/seSbQ8Tt5jI?si=imYoTsqbSyCJmfpC" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Tuesday said an internal investigation found Barzaga’s remarks to be a grave offense of misconduct.</p>

Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Tuesday said an internal investigation found Barzaga’s remarks to be a grave offense of misconduct.

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PH Army recommends delisting Barzaga as reservist over protest call

Bianca Dava,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 30, 2025 03:49 PM PHT

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Updated September 30, 2025 11:51 PM PHT

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