Philippine House Expels Barzaga, Passes FOI Bill
The Philippine House of Representatives has expelled lawmaker Kiko Barzaga for 'disruptive' and 'disorderly' behavior. Concurrently, the House also passed the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill on its final reading.
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House expels Kiko Barzaga
Barzaga follows in the footsteps of Arnie Teves, becoming only the second House lawmaker in Philippine history to be ousted by his colleagues
By Dwight de Leon
Read full article →House passes Freedom of Information bill
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved on final reading a bill guaranteeing the public’s right to access government information, moving the long-delayed measure closer to becoming law amid renewed scrutiny of government spending and corruption. House Bill No. 9397, or the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, secured 284 votes, with
By cbuban
Read full article →House expels Barzaga
Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted last night to expel Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the roll of members of the House of Representatives for disorderly behavior, unparliamentary conduct and other violations.
By Delon Porcalla
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