Senators Gatchalian and Cayetano in discussion inside the Philippine Senate chamber
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Gatchalian open to dialogue with Cayetano amid Senate row

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The Senate leadership dispute in the Philippines continues as Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian offers dialogue with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

The House of Representatives and Malacañang have recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate president following the June 3 quorum formed by 12 senators. No formal Senate president has been elected as the Constitution requires 13 votes. Gatchalian said on June 7 he is open to a meeting with Cayetano to resolve the impasse. Cayetano invited Gatchalian to a meeting on June 6 to discuss who is the legitimate leader. The Senate employees union expressed concern over the ongoing chaos. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled for July 6.

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Initial reactions on X highlight the Senate leadership dispute, with focus on Gatchalian and Cayetano camps proposing meetings for interim arrangements, confusion over titles like Senate President, calls for dialogue to protect Senate operations, and suggestions to elevate grievances to the Supreme Court.

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