The surviving group of 'original' members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) hit Sen. Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel 3rd's 'underhand tactics' amid unresolved issues hounding the ruling party.

The group led by Rogelio Garcia issued the statement as it addressed the 'current hostilities' between Sen. Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao, PDP-Laban acting national president, and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, vice chairman, which according to them, was 'viewed by the citizens based on the opposing camps' respective perspective.'