Aging Yet on the Goal

Kringgggg!  The piercing alarm commands the dark,
A noisy, sharp, onomatopoeic spark.
It calls me to arise, to stand, to wake,
For another day of school and minds to make.

Fifty-four years old today, Oh My God!
I look into the glass and softly nod.
"You aren't that old yet," I smile and sigh,
With a little chuckle as the dawn creeps by.

"Come on, feet, stand up!" I coax and tease,
The shower waits, though I would rather freeze.
My body shivers, unready to get wet,
Perhaps a cup of coffee is a better bet.

I smile and rotate my head around,
From left to right, to see what strength is found.
It turns with ease; my head is giving still!
I raise my hands to test my moving will.

I shake my hips, I twist, I strike a pose,
I shake it out from shoulders to my toes.
Kick out the left leg, kick the right leg high,
Both legs are giving time is passing by!

This exercise ensures I will not age,
A graceful spirit on a changing stage.
It keeps my morning moving, on the go,
Ready for the daily workplace flow.

Five more years until my time is done,
Retirement has not called its chosen one.
Still happy, still alive, and kicking strong,
Ready to teach the students where they belong.

To give them learning is my ultimate goal,
To bring a chilling vibe that feeds the soul.
I will stay beautiful through every stage,
And radiate with grace as I grow in age.

 

Senators Beef over his Colleague -

 

Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson stated that Senator Alan Peter Cayetano "belongs in jail" following an escalating public feud over allegations of personal corruption, legislative waste, and anomalies in flood control funding.
The bitter dispute between the two lawmakers involves three core conflicts:
Attacks on Personal Integrity: In July 2026, Cayetano questioned Lacson’s personal wealth via a Facebook livestream, pointing out that Lacson's declared net worth had doubled. Lacson fiercely defended his finances attributing his earnings to legitimate real estate deals and declared that Cayetano had "crossed the line". Lacson announced he is actively gathering informants and witnesses to build a criminal case to put Cayetano in jail.

The Flood Control Scandal: Lacson has accused Cayetano of securing ₱6.79 billion in unauthorized budget insertions (pork barrel) under the 2025 national budget. Furthermore, Lacson alleged that there are "ghost" flood control projects in Cayetano’s political stronghold of Taguig City. He claimed Taguig's city engineer amassed ₱500 million in casino winnings while executing these questionable infrastructure funds.

Wasted Senate Funds: Lacson also publicly accused Cayetano of wasting roughly ₱700 million in taxpayers' money during Cayetano's chaotic 28-day tenure as Senate President before he was ousted. Lacson cited a total "zero output" of legislative work during that month due to political boycotts and gridlock. In response, Cayetano has dismissed Lacson’s math regarding the Senate expenses as faulty. Cayetano has instead characterized himself as the true anti-corruption advocate, claiming that recent state investigations against him regarding infrastructure funding are politically motivated attempts by the majority bloc to intimidate the opposition.
                                                                                                                       

 My Review on this issue 

The escalating feud between Senators Lacson and Cayetano over alleged corruption, ₱6.79 billion in budget insertions, and ₱700 million in wasted funds highlights a critical crisis of accountability in Philippine governance. By resorting to personal attacks and threats of imprisonment rather than institutional scrutiny, the lawmakers' actions demonstrate a systemic vulnerability in the Senate, undermining public trust and leaving vital infrastructure projects in question. An independent investigation by the Ombudsman and the Commission on Audit is required to move beyond political theater and address these serious allegations.