Discipline at the House

By an overwhelming vote of 249, with only five against and 11 abstaining, the House of Representatives suspended for 60 days without pay Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga over what a colleague described as "reckless, offensive and irresponsible use of his social media platform.

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During plenary session yesterday, the House adopted the recommendations of the committee on ethics and privileges, which found Barzaga guilty of disorderly behavior, in violation of House rules and Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Barzaga was also ordered to take down the social media posts.