Kiko Barzaga released after posting bail over cyberlibel case

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga was released after posting bail over the cyberlibel case against him, the police confirmed.

Barzaga posted a P384,000 bail before the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 at 10:10 p.m. on Monday, Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio told the Inquirer in a phone interview on Tuesday.

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He was released afterward, Drio added.

The Cavite lawmaker surrendered to the Dasmariñas Component City Police Station at around 6 p.m. on Monday after the Makati court issued a warrant for his arrest for eight counts of violations of Section 4(c) of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act.

Barzaga is facing cyberlibel complaints lodged by businessman Enrique Razon, Antipolo Rep. Ronaldo Puno and Manila Rep. Rolando Valeriano over the Cavite representative’s allegations that members of the National Unity Party were bribed by the magnate to support former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. /mr