NUP to sue Kiko Barzaga over claims of bribery for RomualdezMANILA, Philippines — Rep. Kiko Barzaga (Cavite, 4th District) has already been suspended in the House of Representatives for behavior deemed “unbefitting of a lawmaker.” Now, he may have to face a legal complaint in court over his social media posts. Puno was referring to Barzaga’s claims that NUP members accepted bribes from tycoon Enrique Razon to back former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in the 2025 midterm elections. Barzaga made the allegation on January 9, according to news reports, but the post has since been deleted from his Facebook page. The lawmaker has also shared disinformation online, with multiple posts later debunked by fact-checkers for making misleading and false claims about the corruption investigation. Separately, Barzaga is also facing a criminal complaint filed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group for allegedly inciting sedition and rebellion.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2026 06:35 UTC