The Senate shelves its bid to shift to federalism to stop administration allies in the House from mixing it with Charter Change via Constituent Assembly.

That’s the beauty of bicameralism. Bye, bye Cha-cha Con-Ass!

* * *

There’s no more time, no budget and no public support for Cha-cha Con-Ass, says Sen. Kiko Pangilinan.

“No, no, no!” cries Kiko! Plus Sharon and KC, too.

* * *

Speaker Prospero Nograles, sensing the derailment of Cha-cha Con-Ass, advises Pres. GMA to retire from active politics next year.

Malacanañg will likely shout back; E tu, Popoy. Remember the “co-terminus” principle.

* * *

But Popoy adds that PGMA can devote her time to international diplomacy just like former President FVR or Steady Eddie.

A safer option. That could be the reason why she travels often this time.

* * *

Academicians also say PGMA can happily return to teaching Economics.

The question is: Could Prof. Gloria accept meager pay while congressmen get “pork-barrel” basis?

* * *

Nograles, vice chairman of Lakas-comKAMPI, indicates in an impromptu presscon coldness to VP Noli or Defense Sec. Gilbert Teodoro by instead raising Cheese Balls.

Say Chiz? The Speaker could have been infected by the Oragon virus.

* * *

Unperturbed, Vice Pres. Noli says he will continue to give priority to his pro-poor housing program in the meantime.

And eventually turn it into a Palace later, he-he.

* * *

Sen. Manny Villar also plugs on TV his housing program.

Sabayan, Kabayan or Villa-Kabayan?

* * *

Sen. Mar Roxas asks for the hand of Korina Sanchez in traditional “pamamanhikan” and offers vice presidency to Sen. Ping Lacson.

Mar is getting serious… in love and in politics.

* * *

Erap visits the Middle East.

To exercise his knee, campaign and raise funds.

* * *

Meanwhile, swine flu spreads faster like the political fever as colleges open and oil firms raise gas prices anew.

Take a short breath and short trips, folks, whew!