Pacquiao Ousted From Top Party Post Amid Feud With Duterte

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By Andreo Calonzo and Karl Lester Yap

July 17, 2021 at 9:45 AM UTC

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The Philippines’ ruling party ousted boxer-turned-senator Manny Pacquiao from its leadership, deepening his feud with President Rodrigo Duterte as their plans for the 2022 presidential elections diverge.

Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan removed Pacquiao as its president on Saturday, ABS-CBN News reported. He was replaced by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi.