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Padilla assumes post as PDP-Laban president

Sen. Robinhood Padilla has assumed his post as president of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), the party announced on Wednesday.

Padilla, previously the party's executive vice president and acting president, replaced Palawan 2nd District Rep. Jose Chaves Alvarez, who tendered his resignation.

NEW PARTY LEADER Sen. Robinhood Padilla takes his oath as PDP-Laban president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO