Manila, Oct. 22 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday said Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga has been delisted from the military's Reserve Force for "actions deemed equivalent to grave offenses".

In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Barzaga's removal from the roster "was carried out following a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding his case and in accordance with Armed Forces of the Philippines Rules and Regulations, specifically GHQ AFP SOP No. 7."

With his removal from the force effective Sept. 21, Barzaga is no longer authorized to wear the military uniform "under any circumstance moving forward," the PA spokesperson said.

The lawmaker is also barred from being commissioned into the ...