Roque to Pacquiao: Duterte told Cusi to hold PDP-Laban assembly

The squabble among the leaders of ruling party PDP-Laban continues.

PDP-Laban acting president Senator Manny Pacquiao was dealt a blow on Sunday, May 30, when Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte himself directed Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, party vice chairman, to mount their national assembly on Monday, May 31.Cusi"was directed" by Duterte"to organize, convene, and preside over the council meeting," said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a statement on Sunday, May 30.

On Sunday, Pacquiao's camp remained adamant. PDP-Laban executive director Ron Munsayac questioned Roque's statement.

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