Duterte ironically speaks of unity during an assembly that highlights the rift between the Cusi-led and Pacquiao-led groups in his political party.
"Your presence here sends a clear and resounding message to everyone that our party is as strong as ever and that we are united..."
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Duterte says he will run for VP because the position gives him immunity from suit.
'Sabi ng batas, kung bise presidente ka may immunity ka, eh 'di tatakbo na lang ako ng bise presidente.' | via
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Pres Duterte tells PDP-Laban: Your presence here sends a clear, resounding message to everyone that our party is as strong as ever and that we are united in further consolidating our ranks until the end of my term and beyond | via
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Duterte thanks partymates: I also deeply appreciate your commitment to support whatever my decision may be for the 2022 national elections. | via
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Duterte: 'The dilawan and the left were the ones really pushing for it [Philippines joining International Criminal Court].'
However, Duterte's own spokesman Harry Roque was a major advocate for the membership of the Philippines in the ICC.
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Duterte hits Senator Koko Pimentel, PDP-Laban executive vice chairman, for naming Senator Manny Pacquiao as acting president, supposedly in violation of party rules.
'Ang nagkamali diyan si Koko, hindi si Pacquiao.' | via
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Duterte says the party fiasco is the fault of Sen Koko Pimentel: Ang nagkamali diyan si Koko, hindi si Pacquiao… Pacquiao does not know anything. 'Di naman nagbabasa 'yan. Basta kung ano lang sabihin ng mga ano nya, sunod. | via
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Duterte reminds Pimentel: Itong party PDP-Laban was asleep for a hundred years. It only woke up during the election when I ran for the presidency under the ticket. | via
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This is the first time Duterte mentions Senator Koko Pimentel in context of PDP-Laban rift. | via LIVE UPDATES: rplr.co/PDPLabanNatlAs
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THROWBACK: President Duterte is the wedding ninong of Sen Koko, Kathryn Pimentel | via
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LOOK: President Duterte leads the oathtaking ceremony of PDP-Laban members.
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The camp of Pimentel-Pacquiao says the Duterte-led PDP-Laban national assembly has “no force and effect” because it was unauthorized and not sanctioned by Senator Pacquiao, party president of the group. | via
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The Pacquiao-Pimentel group’s statement on the “illegal assembly” cites statements of “PDP-Laban ORIGINAL members & chapters.” | via
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Pimentel: The gathering is not recognized by the existing PDP-Laban leadership. Since Sec Cusi wants to be a stickler for rules then he should follow all the rules of the Party. You cannot make attendees to a party assembly instant members on the spot... | via
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Koko Pimentel: As far as the present PDP-Laban leadership is concerned we will continue to function as the party. | via
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Pimentel camp denounces Duterte-led PDP-Laban national assembly | via
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Naku potah. Ubos ang Pilipinas pag itong mga to ang mananalo. Nag sama sama ang mga mandarambong.
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