Malacañang on Wednesday said statements made by Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga could fall under inciting to sedition.
Palace press officer Claire Castro issued the remark after Barzaga linked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to his recent detention and called for his removal from office.
Barzaga had surrendered to authorities over a cyberlibel case and was later released after posting bail.
In a social media post, he claimed the president was responsible for his arrest and accused him of wrongdoing involving public funds and fuel prices.
Castro said the allegations were unfounded and pointed out that the case against Barzaga was filed by a private complainant, not the president.
She stressed that inciting to sedition involves encouraging actions that disrupt public order or challenge lawful authority.
The Palace official also urged the public and media to examine the accuracy of claims circulating online.
Barzaga is facing multiple counts of cyberlibel under the Cybercrime Prevention Act in connection with earlier statements involving other public officials.
