MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will preside over the PDP-Laban national assembly on July 17 that was initiated by the faction of ousted party vice-chairman Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, a party official said Wednesday.
“Ang nagpatawag na po mismo at ang magpe-preside sa national assembly ay ang chairman ng partido at yung pangulo,” PDP-Laban acting Secretary-General Melvin Matibag told reporters in an online interview, referring to Duterte.
“The national assembly will be presided over by the President. There are personalities who will attend,” he added.
According to Matibag, strict security protocols will be in place during the event.
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