Newsfeed Weekend | May 31, 2026 - 2pm

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[00:00:14]Good afternoon. I'm Hannity. Today on Newsfeed Weekend, Defense Secretary Gilberto Chiodoro Jr. said the Philippines remains under a severe threat from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions following the Trumpi summit earlier this month. Gdoro said the Philippines has no choice but to remain silent.

[00:00:39]For countries like the Philippines though, which is under severe threat uh territory-wise and uh politically too by uh China, we have no choice but uh really to be resilient and to stand up against uh Chinese aggression.

[00:01:01]He also stressed that the United States commitment to the Philippines under their mutual defense treaty remains intact and is further strengthened by Manila's growing defense partnerships with countries such as Japan, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Fedor likewise dismissed reports that Chinese offers of fertilizer and fuel assistance would change the country's position toward Beijing, saying genuine goodwill has yet to be demonstrated. The defense chief added that the Philippines will continue strengthening its alliances and rapidly upgrading its defense capabilities to address evolving security challenges.

[00:01:39]Meanwhile, Kyodoro brushed aside speculation about a possible 2028 presidential bid, saying his focus remains on fulfilling his duties as defense secretary.

[00:01:51]The Senate's deep divisions stem from the last two election cycles. That's according to former Senator Koko Pimentel. He says shifts in alliances make it increasingly difficult to distinguish the majority from the minority. In an interview, Pimementel said the chamber's continuing political infighting has left lawmakers struggling to move forward on their legislative agenda as public disappointment over the Senate's performance continues to grow.

[00:02:19]He suggested that if the current leadership can no longer unify the chamber or produce results, its leaders should consider stepping aside for the good of the institution. Pimementel said senators must ask themselves whether they want to be remembered as members of a Senate that failed to accomplish meaningful work amid continuing internal conflicts. He warned that if the divisions remain unresolved, they could spill over into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sarah Duterte. since the same senators will serve as members of the impeachment court. Pimementel also stressed that the chamber needs a leader who can bring different factions together rather than deepen existing political rifts and that the Senate's priority should be restoring functionality, rebuilding trust and ensuring that lawmaking does not take a backseat to leadership battles.

[00:03:12]Katanuanis Governor Patrick Azanza says the umbsman suspension of Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and other provincial provincial board members could finally break about a year-long deadlock that has delayed several government programs in the province. On BNC's Politico Nightly, Aansza claimed that key projects and services were repeatedly held up, including the distribution of calamity funds following super typhoon one, the appointment of department heads, and the approval of the provincial budget. The ombbudsman ordered the preventive suspension of the officials for 6 months without pay over the alleged handling of the province's 30.5 million quick response fund. The case stemmed from the board's decision to reallocate most of the disaster fund for cash assistance instead of goods for typhoon victims. Governor Azansa says he hopes the suspension may expedite implementation of programs in the province.

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[00:04:32]So replacement hopefully temporary replacement.

[00:04:53]Fernandez, for his part, insisted the suspension is not a finding of guilt and maintained that the board acted in the best interest of calamity hit residents.

[00:05:04]And those are the news this hour. I'm Hannah. Stay tuned to the billionaire news channel. Good afternoon.