Cayetano Proposes Interim Administrative Solutions Amid Senate Leadership Dispute
Alan Cayetano camp seeks interim admin setup with new Senate majority
Inquirer
Image: Inquirer
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's camp is proposing interim administrative arrangements to the new Senate majority led by Sherwin Gatchalian. This includes a dual-signatory system for essential documents to ensure Senate operations continue amid ongoing disputes regarding the legality of recent leadership changes.
- 01Cayetano's camp claims the June 3 session declaring all seats vacant was illegal.
- 02A proposal for a dual-signatory system aims to maintain Senate operations and avoid disruptions.
- 03Cayetano's camp emphasizes the need for orderly impeachment proceedings despite the leadership crisis.
- 04The Senate convened as an impeachment court on May 18 to address Vice President Sara Duterte's case.
- 05Cayetano's secretary, Atty. Jose Luis Montales, has reached out to the new Senate Secretary for discussions on interim arrangements.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The camp of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who asserts he remains the Senate president, is advocating for interim administrative arrangements to facilitate operations within the Senate following a leadership dispute. The proposal, articulated by Atty. Jose Luis Montales, suggests implementing a dual-signatory or joint certification system for critical documents, such as checks and contracts, to ensure continuity in Senate functions. This comes after a June 3 session where the new majority, led by Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian, declared all seats vacant, a move Cayetano's group contests as unconstitutional. Montales emphasized the importance of maintaining Senate operations and progressing with impeachment proceedings without disruption. He has requested a meeting with the new Senate Secretary, Renato Bantug Jr., to discuss these proposals further. The Senate is currently serving as an impeachment court, with a trial for Vice President Sara Duterte scheduled to begin on July 6, highlighting the urgency of resolving the leadership conflict.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The proposed arrangements aim to ensure the Senate can function effectively during the leadership dispute, which could affect legislative processes and the impeachment trial.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the proposed dual-signatory system in the Senate?
Connecting to poll...
More about Philippine Senate
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.





