Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga admitted that he arrived late to the House of Representatives Ethics Committee hearing scheduled on Monday due to being busy the previous night playing computer games.
“My hearing was already over by the time I arrived. But I believe my legal team has stated that for me… Very busy last night… I was just playing games on my computer,” Barzaga told the media.
An ethics complaint had been filed against the 27-year-old lawmaker for his alleged misconduct and inciting seditious activity, among others.
“The complaints against me were already discussed before I arrived because I was late for a few minutes,” Barzaga said in a mix of English and Filipino.
The Ethics Committee, chaired by 4Ps party-list Rep. JC Abalos, began the hearing at 9 a.m. sharp. The committee was about to end the day’s meeting when Barzaga stepped into the room.
“I didn’t do much there. They just informed me about the reconciliation of mediation, that they have a sub-committee for it. And if it’s possible to settle outside the Ethics Committee, then maybe that might be the option,” Barzaga said.
“But for me, I wish for the case to proceed,” he added.
