It’s a sad day for the Philippines today as it lost one of
the excellent politicians that has ever graced the halls of the Senate. Senator
Miriam Defensor-Santiago passes away at 71.
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is well-loved by the
Filipinos. She has manifested how it is to be a proper politician and a great
Filipino. Some may say that she is the “Greatest President that the Philippines
Never Had,” much like how the it was said that Claro M. Recto is the best
president that the Philippines never had.
One might remember that Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago
ran against Fidel V. Ramos for the office of the Presidency. She lost that
race, but there were allegations that she was cheated. Sources which I refuse
to name say that Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago was supposed to be the winner
of the 1992 Presidential Elections. Again, I would like to point out that those
claims are unconfirmed.
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has several achievements
that make the Filipino Nation proud. She is really a Filipino that is worthy of
praise. She is and should be looked up to and her achievements should spring
forth a new breed of Filipinos driven by success.
Another reason that the Filipinos love about Senator Miriam
Defensor-Santiago is her uncanny ability to think up of catch phrases that not
only captures the smiles and laughter of the audiences, but gives life to the
Philippine political world. These catch phrases are not only witty, they also
speak of the truth. It lessens the boredom that audiences experience during
Senate Sessions.
All those said, I salute you Senator Miriam
Defensor-Santiago. There will be no one like you. You will forever be
remembered as one of the Filipino greats.
My sincerest condolences go out to the family and
loved-ones of Senator
Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Miriam
Defensor-Santiago
June
15, 1945 – September 29, 2016
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