Padilla warns of splitting with PDP-Laban if party rejects Cha-cha bid backing

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In a daring move, Senator Robin Padilla may break free and go solo, resigning from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP – Laban) if the party refuses to stand behind his crusade for…

Potot: 3 Lapu dads offered P10M each by Chan to switch parties

Futch Anthony Inso 09/14/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Three Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) councilors in Lapu-Lapu City allegedly received an offer from Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan to switch sides. Chan is a member of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) while…

Pimentel to Cusi’s group: ‘Forgive them for they do not know that they are doing’

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 08/29/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday said it best just to forgive the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban) party faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi “for they do not know what…

PDP-Laban holds Duterte-led assembly, to elect new set of officers

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 07/17/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the infighting and power struggle within the party, the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) opened Saturday its national assembly where members are set to elect its new set of officers. The…

PDP-Laban expels Cusi, 2 other execs for allegedly violating party rules

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 07/09/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has expelled its vice chairman and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and two other officials for allegedly violating provisions of the party’s constitution. PDP-Laban executive…

What did I violate to get booted out of PDP-Laban? Pacquiao asks

Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ 07/01/2021

MANILA, Philippines— For Senator Manny Pacquiao, there is no reason why he should be ousted as president of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). PDP-Laban is set to meet this month to elect its officers, fueling…

Pacquiao ‘good choice’ as PDP-Laban standard bearer for 2022 – Koko

Christia Marie Ramos - Reporter / @CMRamosINQ 06/17/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Manny Pacquiao will be a “good choice” as the presidential bet of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party,  Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said Thursday. “I think he will be…

PDP-Laban execs to factions: ‘Cease, desist from pursuing divisive quasi-secret plan’

Christia Marie Ramos - Reporter / @CMRamosINQ 05/31/2021

MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) criticized two other officials of the party, saying they should “cease and desist from pursuing and implementing their baseless, divisive, and unauthorized quasi-secret plan.”…

Chan: My party can’t recommend replacements of deceased dads to Palace

Futch Anthony Inso 05/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan admits that his political party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino -Lakas ng bayan (PDP-Laban) cannot not recommend to Malacañang the replacement of the city’s two councilors who passed away…

Davide issues executive order for FOI at Capitol

Nestle L. Semilla 09/22/2016

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III yesterday issued Executive Order No. 15, which is an FOI order for the Cebu Provincial government. “This is our way in supporting our president. You know dili mi parehas og partido but…

ALVAREZ READIES DRAFT EO FOR CONCOM

Carmel Loise Matus 08/29/2016

Cebu’s Antonio Cuenco is considered a possible commission member The name of at least one prominent Cebuano legislator has been floated as a possible member of a Constitutional Commission (Concom) that is expected to be formed within…

PDP-Laban swears in 300 Cebu politicians

Carmel Loise Matus, Nestle L. Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/27/2016

Alvarez admits Mike was excluded due to drug issue The requirements for new members of the ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) are clear: “no drug lords, drug addicts and no involvement in corruption.” This…

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