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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.
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Agatha Gregorio

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177615201977220250917-house-of-representatives-kiko-barzaga-MT3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="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. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File" width="960"/><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. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>QUEZON CITY – Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga on Tuesday said he hopes his supporters would again help him post bail, saying he still faces “many other cases” after surrendering over multiple counts of cyber libel.</p><p>Barzaga said he was able to post around P400,000 in bail through fundraising efforts.</p><p>“Nakapag-fundraising naman agad. I&#x27;d like to thank all my supporters. And para sa mga hindi nakatulong sa fundraising namin po, madami pa namang kaso. And hopefully, tulungan niyo ako makapagpiyansa next time,” Barzaga said.</p><p>The lawmaker surrendered Monday evening following the issuance of a warrant of arrest tied to eight counts of cyber libel. He said the complaint was filed by businessman Enrique Razon.</p><p>Razon earlier accused Barzaga of making social media posts linking him to alleged corruption in Congress and bribery involving members of the National Unity Party (NUP).</p><p>House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno is also among those who filed cyber libel complaints against Barzaga over the same allegations.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/14/razon-files-cyberlibel-complaint-vs-barzaga-1729">Enrique Razon files cyberlibel complaint vs Barzaga</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/20/puno-files-cyberlibel-complaint-vs-barzaga-over-bribery-post-1223">Barzaga faces another cyberlibel complaint over bribery claim</a></div><p>Barzaga said he had expected the warrant, noting that he is facing several cases.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>‘HERE TO SUPPORT DUTERTE’</strong></div><p>Barzaga attended Tuesday’s House justice committee hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, but said he was there only to show support.</p><p>“I’m only here to support Vice President Sara Duterte… Duterte 2028 tayo,” he said.</p><p>The lawmaker also said he is “glad to be back” after serving a suspension earlier this year.</p><p>He also cited proposals to remove value-added tax and excise taxes on fuel products amid rising costs affecting the transport sector.</p><p>“I have plenty of tax policies that I&#x27;d like to change, which is specifically ‘yung value added tax on fuel products. Gusto namin tanggalin ‘yon. Excise tax, kasi ngayon hindi pa natanggal ‘yung excise sa diesel at gasolina. Hindi na kaya ngayon. And it&#x27;s too big of an issue now that the transport sector can&#x27;t handle it,” Barzaga said.</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/4/house-committee-recommends-second-suspension-for-barzaga-1705">House suspends Barzaga another 60 days</a></div><p>The House of Representatives had previously voted to suspend Barzaga for an additional 60 days following the recommendation of its ethics committee.</p><p>According to Barzaga, his “first official day” back at work will be on May 4, upon the resumption of session.</p><p>“Congressmeow is back,” he told reporters.</p>

<p>Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga on Tuesday said he hopes his supporters would again help him post bail, saying he still faces “many other cases” after surrendering over multiple counts of cyber libel.</p>

Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga on Tuesday said he hopes his supporters would again help him post bail, saying he still faces “many other cases” after surrendering over multiple counts of cyber libel.

‘Marami pa namang kaso’: Barzaga hopes supporters will help with bail again after cyber libel surrender

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‘Marami pa namang kaso’: Barzaga hopes supporters will help with bail again after cyber libel surrender

Agatha Gregorio,

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Published April 14, 2026 03:36 PM PHT

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