MANILA, June 2 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 265-14 with eight abstentions to adopt the Committee on Ethics and Privileges' recommendation to expel Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga after finding him guilty of disorderly behavior, conduct unbecoming of a member, and violations of the House Code of Conduct.

The expulsion followed the approval of a committee report arising from a complaint filed by Deputy Speaker Janette Garin of Iloilo, who accused Barzaga of repeatedly disrupting House proceedings, engaging in discourteous conduct toward fellow lawmakers, and using social media content that, according to the committee, undermined the dignity and integrity of the institution.

The Ethics Committee concl...