Manila, June 9 -- Malacanang on Tuesday urged senators to first resolve the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate, saying any special session would be futile if lawmakers remain divided.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said discussions on a possible special session are still being finalized, but stressed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants the Senate to put its internal issues in order before moving forward.

"Ang gusto po ng Pangulo ay mauna ang Senado na magkasundo dahil kahit sabihin natin na mayroong hiling ang Pangulo para sa isang special session, kung sila mismo po ay hindi magkakasundo, mababale-wala po ang naisin ng Pangulo (The President wants the Senate to first reach an agreement on their leadership row becaus...