LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 4 -- Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. has resigned as a member of the Commission on Appointments (CA).

In a statement posted on his social media Thursday, Garbin said he would like to take on a more independent role in Congress.

"This decision comes from a sense of personal conviction and a continued commitment to public service, not from any disagreement, resentment, or political discord. For me, public service has always been about responsibility, accountability, and honest engagement in nation-building. These values remain unchanged," he said.

Garbin said he has not committed any wrongdoing and that he remains guided by the trust placed in him by the people he serves.

"I want to emphasize that I will ...