Newsfeed Weekend — June 7, 2026 - 12pm

[1:07] Today on News Feed Weekend, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano warned Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian against allowing himself to be used by Malacanang and its political allies. [1:20] Cayetano said Gatchalian should safeguard his political future after being named Acting Senate President during last Wednesday's sudden leadership shake-up. [1:30] The senator said he was sharing advice once given to him by a mentor, urging Gatchalian to accept leadership posts only when they are properly conferred. [1:45] Kaya nga sabi ko mag-ingat si Senator Wynne kasi maganda namang future niya. Huwag ka magpagamit sa Malacanang at dun sa mga kasamahan mo kahit binibigyan ka ng high position. [1:57] Cayetano made the remarks after the Senate reorganization that ended the two-day legislative impasse. [2:03] The upper chamber remains divided over the legitimacy of the said leadership shake-up, with rival factions advancing conflicting interpretations of the Constitution, Senate rules, and the landmark Avelino v. Cuenco ruling. [2:20] Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian challenged allies of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to attend what he described as the official Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday. [2:31] Gatchalian said the Maleta Boys, who are alleged whistleblowers backed by former Congressman Mike Defensor, were invited to testify during the resumption of the Senate investigation into the multi-billion-peso flood control scandal. [2:47] The inquiry will now be chaired by Senator Irving Tulfo following the recent Senate leadership shake-up. [2:52] The acting Senate chief said they are free to repeat the allegations made during Thursday's gathering, including claims that they transported luggage of billions of pesos in alleged flood control kickbacks to politicians and allies of the administration. [3:09] Gatchalian also urged Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Amy Marcos, Lauren Ligarda, and Rodante Marcoleta, who participated in Thursday's proceedings, to attend Monday's hearing if they genuinely want to uncover the truth and clear their names. [3:26] Pope Leo urged world leaders to avoid dividing their electorates through sterile simplifications aimed at boosting popularity. [3:36] The pontiff also called on them to heed the world's growing calls for peace in a forceful speech opening his week-long visit to Spain. [3:45] Leo, who has drawn criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump for opposing his anti-immigration policies and criticizing the Iran war, [3:54] is scheduled to meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during the trip. [4:01] The leader of the Catholic Church said he hopes the visit will serve as an example of respect for every human being. [4:12] I think in this sense, with everyone sharing the joy of faith, we can give a very good message, [4:17] a message that in each place we are going to go has a particular meaning, be it Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, [4:24] but everything to live the faith. [4:32] And those are the news this hour. I'm Chesuie. Stay tuned to the Billionaria News Channel. Good afternoon.