Manila, June 8 -- Malacanang on Monday rejected a proposal by former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano for an interim leadership arrangement in the Senate, reiterating that the Executive branch recognizes acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian as the chamber's legitimate leader.

During a Palace press briefing, Press Officer Claire Castro said an arrangement involving dual signatories and joint certifications for Senate transactions would only create further complications and uncertainty.

"Muli, ang kinikilala ng ehekutibo ay si Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Walang maidudulot sa ngayon ng ganitong klaseng arrangement (Again, the executive recognizes the leadership of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Arrangements like thi...