Kiko Barzaga surrenders to Cavite police after Makati court issues arrest warrant

Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga surrendered to the authorities on Monday night after a warrant of arrest was issued in connection with cyber libel charges filed against him.

According to GMA News’ Katrina Son, Barzaga surrendered to Police Lt. Colonel Mac Arthur Mercader, officer-in-charge of Dasmariñas Component City Police Station. 

The arrest warrant was issued against him by Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 147. 

A copy of the warrant showed that Barzaga was charged with eight counts of cyberlibel. Bail was set at P48,000 for each count.

The lawmaker surrendered at the Dasmariñas Component City Police Station at 6:59 p.m. Barzaga afterwards posted bail at 10:25 p.m., after which his convoy dispersed.
 

–Vince Angelo Ferreras and Mariel Celine Serquiña /NB/RF, GMA News