House ethics panel to reopen case vs Kiko Barzaga on Feb. 3

The House committee on ethics and privileges will reopen the case against suspended Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga on Tuesday, February 3, panel chairperson and 4PS Party-list Rep. JC Abalos said Friday.

Abalos said that the notice of the proceeding was served and received by Barzaga’s office on Thursday, January 29. 

“We expect his attendance and full cooperation,” Abalos said in a statement. 

On December 1, 2025, the House of Representatives adopted the recommendation by the ethics panel to suspend Barzaga after he was found guilty of disorderly behavior in relation to his allegedly inappropriate social media posts that were the subject of the complaint against him. 

The 60-day suspension came without pay and other allowances throughout the period. 

Abalos said that the reopening of Barzaga’s case follows a motion adopted by the plenary. Nevertheless, he assured that the proceedings would strictly follow House rules and observe due process.

On Tuesday, Manila 2nd District Rep. Rolando Valeriano sought to extend the suspension imposed on Barzaga over his alleged continued violation of House rules, including his comments about a lawmaker who passed away last year.

Barzaga has maintained that the evidence will be provided by his legal defense in court.—LDF, GMA Integrated News