PDP-Laban holds assembly to support Duterte, celebrate anniversary

Members of the ruling PDP-Laban party flocked to the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their 36th founding anniversary and show support for President Rodrigo Duterte.

The party's national executive director Glendol Badon said the event was organized not only to celebrate another year of solidarity, but also to show continuing support for Duterte, as well as for the party's principles and Constitution.

Members from Metro Manila and regional officers were among the earliest to arrive.

LOOK: Preparations for the ruling PDP-Laban party's 36th founding anniversary celebration and national assembly at the QC Memorial Circle @gmanews pic.twitter.com/PAGhZlOYKE

— M. Claire Layug (@MClaireLayug) February 28, 2018

Badon said the crowd is expected to swell over their target of 5,000.

For the safety of the participants, PDP Laban's finance committee chairperson Nelson Billones said the venue is being monitored by at least 20 security marshalls.

At least 20 marshalls positioned to secure the venue of the 36th founding anniversary celebration and assembly of ruling party PDP Laban, accdg to Nelson Billones, PDP Laban chairman Committee of Finance pic.twitter.com/32mQl3pZrx

— M. Claire Layug (@MClaireLayug) February 28, 2018

According to the program, among the expected speakers are QC Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, Energy Undersecretary Benito Ranque, and Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Martin Diño. —KG, GMA News