PASAY CITY—Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano declared his openness to engage in talks with any political faction, including the group known as the "11," to find common ground amid ongoing leadership discussions. 

However, the Senate leader firmly drew the line at compromising legal and moral standards, emphasizing that he will stoutly defend the rule of law alongside his current leadership post. 

"I am willing to talk to anyone including the 11 to find common ground, but I will fight for what is right as well as the Senate presidency," Cayetano stated, signaling that his collaborative stance does not equal political surrender.

Pushing back against behind the scenes maneuvering, Cayetano warned external forces against bending established laws to serve narrow political interests. 

He made it clear that while his administration values transparency, it will not yield to pressure that undermines institutional integrity. 

The Senate President noted that if an objective truth emerges from these dialogues, all parties must accept it, but reiterated that legal protocols must dictate the chamber's direction rather than partisan agendas.

Reaffirming his commitment to his mandate, Cayetano dismissed notions that he is desperately clinging to power, while simultaneously promising a fierce defense of his position. 

“We're not going to give up… Hindi tayo kapit-tuko. If we find the truth, then so be it,” Cayetano remarked

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