Rep Robert Ace Barbers challenges libel cases over narco-vlogger criticism

Surigao del Norte's 2nd district Representative Robert Ace Barbers remains unfazed by the libel cases filed against him by certain vloggers.

Barbers questions why these online creators targeted him despite not naming specific individuals related to the 'narco-vlogger' issue.

He earlier delivered two privileges in plenary criticizing some alleged narco-vloggers for disrespecting House members and using abusive language.

Barbers challenges the motives of those filing libel cases against him, suggesting they may feel personally implicated as narco-vloggers if they are indeed guilty.

The Mindanao solon emphasizes that free speech should not be a license to besmirch reputations or spread false narratives and propaganda.

He urges the public to exercise caution when consuming social media content from sources known to disseminate misinformation and political propaganda.

Barbers, who is the overall chairman of the quad-comm and an active participant in tri-comm hearings, has spent nine years as chairman of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs.