[OPINION] Why Edcel Lagman would be rolling in his grave
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The House of Representatives recently voted to expel Cavite Representative Kiko Barzaga for alleged disorderly behavior. Critics argue that this decision undermines freedom of speech and reflects a troubling trend of censorship against dissenting voices. The article highlights the absurdity of the expulsion in light of ongoing corruption scandals within the House.
- ▪The majority of the House voted to expel Kiko Barzaga for conduct deemed unbecoming.
- ▪Barzaga's actions, while unconventional, did not warrant such severe punishment according to critics.
- ▪The expulsion is seen as an attack on free speech and a reflection of the administration's intolerance for criticism.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Kiko Barzaga [OPINION] Why Edcel Lagman would be rolling in his grave Jun 5, 2026 11:30 AM PHT Walden Bello Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. SUMMARY This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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