Rude for ‘nepo baby’: Solons slam Kiko Barzaga over post on Gato’s death

Inquirer.net - Sep 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — At least two House of Representatives lawmakers have called out their former colleague, ex-Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, for his disrespectful statements on the death of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. In a press briefing on Friday, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said Barzaga is rude for a nepo baby — a term used for politicians

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DA, hog industry seek higher pork tariffs as farmgate prices plunge

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