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LIVE: PDP-Laban National Council Meeting in Cebu City
President Rodrigo Duterte directed Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi to organize, convene, and preside over the PDP-Laban national council meeting held on May 31 in Cebu City.
The meeting, held at Montebello Hotel, aimed to gather national members and local allies.
The assembly proceeded despite a dispute between PDP-Laban acting president Manny Pacquiao and Cusi regarding its legitimacy.
Pacquiao's camp argued that only the party president and chairman could call such a meeting.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed Duterte's directive to Cusi to proceed with the meeting.
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