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| Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco |
The ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has appointed Sen. Emmanuel Pacquiao to lead the party’s contingent in the 24-member Senate.
Meanwhile, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco was appointed to lead the party at the House of Representatives.
PDP-Laban President Sen. Aquilino Pimentel 3rd, and Vice Chairman and concurrent Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi made the appointments during a meeting in a Makati hotel.
With five members, PDP-Laban is the majority party in the Senate.
Pacquiao said he plans to gather party members at least once a month to address internal issues.
“Kailangan magkaroon tayo ng ganito kahit once a month para sa direction ng partido, Kung ano ang maitutulong ko para sa ikaka-unlad ng partido at ng ating ekonomiya, susuporta ako (We need to meet even once a month to discuss the party’s direction. Whatever help the party and the economy need, I will support),” Pacquiao said.
Meanwhile in a statement Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco said on his appointment as PDP-Laban party head in the House:
"I am humbled and honored by the decision of the leadership of PDP-Laban to appoint yours truly as party head in the House of Representatives.
"This fresh step by the party leadership is a welcome development, as this will further strengthen unity and camaraderie among PDP-Laban members.
"With 69 members of PDP-Laban in the House, this new setup will ensure that we move in one direction in taking a party stand on vital issues, but more importantly in supporting the legislative agenda to improve the lives of the Filipino people."
