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‘Wishful thinking’: Palace brushes off Cayetano’s snap election bid
Malacañang dismissed Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's proposal for snap elections, labeling it as "wishful thinking" and mere politicking.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is focused on governance and disaster relief, not personal political desires.
Cayetano had suggested that all elected officials should resign to allow for snap elections, but later retracted his remarks after facing criticism regarding the legality and sincerity of his proposal.
Some senators warned of potential "uncertainty and chaos" and noted the absence of a legal framework for snap elections in the Philippines.
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposed a 'national reset' involving snap elections for national positions, suggesting incumbents step down and commit not to run for one election cycle to rebuild public trust amidst corruption scandals.
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III dismissed the proposal for a snap election, stating there is no constitutional or legal basis for it and warning of "uncertainty and chaos."
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