Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano on Monday said he offered Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin T. Gatchalian a setup that will settle confusion on who holds the authority within the chamber as he insists he is the “legitimate” Senate president, according to BusinessWorld.
Mr. Cayetano’s proposal allows both him and Mr. Gatchalian to sign administrative documents, a move intended to resolve the ongoing leadership dispute. The senator maintained that he remains the rightful Senate president despite the confusion.
The proposal comes amid a power struggle in the Senate, with both factions claiming legitimacy. The outcome of Mr. Cayetano’s offer remains uncertain as the chamber grapples with the question of leadership.