Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga axed as reservist

Cue in the sad cat meow sounds since it is now official: Cavite fourth district Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, more popularly known as “Congressmeow Kiko Barzaga” online, was officially removed from the reserve force of the Philippine Army (PA).

- By MARTIN SADONGDONG

This was confirmed by PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala on Wednesday, Oct. 22, a month after it was revealed that Barzaga was recommended for delistment by the Army.

In a statement, Dema-ala said Barzaga's delistment took effect on Sept. 21, a few days before the recommendation for delistment was even announced on Sept. 30.

“Mayroon kasing procedures. Inannounce lang noong Sept. 30 ‘yung kanyang recommendation, however, tumatakbo na ang investigation sa kanya. And Sept. 21 niya kasi na commit ang offense (There were procedures already. The recommendation (for delistment) was only announced on Sept. 30, however, the investigation against him was already ongoing even before. And he committed the offense on Sept. 21),” Dema-ala explained.

The PA said the delistment was made in accordance with General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines Standard Operating Procedure No. 7, which outlines administrative actions for grave offenses.