The Bible does not say, Go out to the world. It sounds very much like God is encouraging us to go out and copulate in public. God said in the Bible, Go forth and multiply. That meant that God wanted man, not necessarily to literally multiply, but to go out to work with the rest of the human beings of this planet and to apply the stewardship theory. But to her millions of fans, she is best known for the unique brand of charismatic leadership that media likes to call Miriam Magic.. [45], Defensor Santiago was leading the canvassing of votes for the first five days. [62] Defensor Santiago was subsequently called "the greatest president we never had",[63][64] a title which had been associated with her prior to her presidential run. But I am prepared to fight them. when she became the first female editor-in-chief of the famous student newspaper, Philippine Collegian, thus shattering a 50-year old record of male dominance. In her last undergraduate semester, Dr. Santiago earned the near-perfect average grade of 1.1. Maybe they will be happy because on one hand I might die and then they could get rid of me. [99] Defensor Santiago expressed dismay when the RH Law had suffered a one-billion peso budget cut before the Congress in early 2016. At that time, cases were tried in segments that were usually a month apart, resulting in trials that took years to finish. Renewable Energy Act of 2008, which mandated the government to shift the energy source of the country from coal and oil into solar, wind, and other renewable sources this became the foundation for the establishment of numerous wind and solar plants in the country which made the Philippines the 'Wind Energy Capital of Southeast Asia'. AndIam not only that, I feel like throwing up to be living my middle years in a country of this nature. At 71, Miriam Defensor-Santiagos accomplishments as a mother, wife, judge, teacher, writer, lawyer and senator were unsurpassed. Defensor Santiago's live Senate hearings in the case led to public outrage and support for Defensor Santiago's call to abolish the pork barrel system. When asked if the hacienda belonging to the president's family should be covered by agrarian reform, Defensor Santiago replied that the family's hacienda should be distributed among the farmers. Mas marami sila, di mas mura pa sila. Why am I fighting graft and corruption? She extended to legal aliens protection from widespread extortion by requesting President Aquino to issue an executive order that authorized the "alien legalization program". [75][76][77] Santiago's hometown, Iloilo City, declared a day of mourning for Defensor Santiago[78] and flew the Philippine flag half-mast from September 29 October 17, 2016. [20], Defensor Santiago is not in favor of federalism, stating in one interview that if the country would turn Federalist, "[That] the masses and the entire electorate will not [be able to] choose who the president will be. But on the other hand I might survive and then I will get rid of them.Santiago to her enemies after revealing she had lung cancer. She exposed and named numerous jueteng (illegal gambling) lords and illegal-logging lords throughout her terms. Senator Miriam. The students faced the dire prospect of missing their final exams and, for many of them, missing graduation. On orders of President Aquino, she was airlifted from Tarlac to a Manila hospital. By providing an email address. 34. Sen. Santiago is a woman of destiny. To find out more, please click this link. 35. This is the OFFICIAL Facebook page of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. We are trapped in a political Tower of Babel. At that time, alleged illegal public assemblies were declared as crimes and were punishable by death. Miriam Defensor Santiago was born in 1940s. Entering politics is a fate worse than death.Santiago on being asked to comment on her political ambitions. Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago GCS QSC (ne Defensor; June 15, 1945 September 29, 2016) was a Filipino scholar, academic, lawyer, judge, author, and stateswoman who served in all three branches of the Philippine government: judicial, executive, and legislative. FILIPIKNOW is a registered trademark of Edustone Web Content Publishing with Registration No. Her track record both as a public official and as a private individual was unblemished. Ngayon, senador na, nangopya pa rin.Santiagos address to some students and an obvious dig at fellow Senator Tito Sotto III for allegedly plagiarizing parts of his anti-RH speech. As the Filipinos say: Miriam won in the voting, but lost in the counting.. 19. I am a very avid supporter of RH [Reproductive Health] Law, but I will definitely fight to the death against abortion as a lawyer, not necessarily as a religious person. Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago (ne Defensor; June 15, 1945 - September 29, 2016) was a Filipino scholar, academic, lawyer, judge, author, and stateswoman who served in all three branches of the Philippine government: judicial, executive, and legislative. 26. With Greater China (Macau, Hong Kong and the Mainland), Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines represented in the EASL Champions Week now on its second day of hostilities here, the eight referees assigned by FIBA Asia to work the 10-game tournament were expectedly neutral. She said that this can end the dispute as it did in the 1981 involvement of mercenaries in an invasion of the Seychelles, the 1987 use of chemical weapons in the Gulf War between Iran and Iraq, and the 1988 destruction of Korean Air Lines Boeing 747. In December 2012 she revealed that the senate president had used Senate funds to give away cash gifts. 149 talking about this. [105], Defensor Santiago advocated the establishment of a completely new railway system from Manila to Sorsogon and a new high-speed transit system connecting Metro Manila to Pampanga, Bulacan. In other words, I don't know a single thing about God. Dr. Santiago is one of the most intellectually brilliant leaders that our country has ever seen. Answering the question "Bakit kayo ang dapat maging susunod na presidente ng Republika ng Pilipinas?," She earned the degree Master of Religious Studies (without thesis) at the Maryhill School of Theology. 6. Even after retirement, Defensor Santiago continued to advocate the passage of many bills for the nation while in her Quezon City home. A few months before her death, she graced the commencement exercises in the Bulacan State University in April 2016. Miriam is an icon of public service. [6][7][8][9][10][11] Defensor Santiago would then serve three terms in the Philippine Senate, where she was known for supporting progressive laws, and authored or campaigned anti-corruption bills. She added that the Philippines has never abandoned its claim over eastern Sabah. She stated in a separate interview in 2015: I do not understand why God can be all love and still inflict this kind of pain on people. I shall fade into the night like Batman.Santiagos last words before resigning as Agrarian Reform Secretary. Kaya huwag kayong mangongopya and if you copy you will never succeed. In the spirit of Holy Week, which is approaching, I amend my previous offer to fight. Shortly thereafter President Aquino accepted Defensor Santiago's resignation. Ramon Magsaysay Jr. was her running mate. Correspondence to The chances of me quitting are like the chances of a snowball in hell.Santiago after knowing that some DAR employees opposed her confirmation. To subvert the law, big landowners applied for conversion of the classification of their land as agricultural, to classification as commercial, residential, or industrial. "[72] While her last wish was to remain only in the memory of her own family. It was also later revealed that three senators even received 100 million each, after the impeachment. We miss Miriams laughter and warmth that used to fill our house, said her husband, former Undersecretary Narciso Santiago Jr. But we find solace in the fact that many Filipinos continue to miss my wife, particularly during Senate hearings and debates, he added. Both books were published by ABS-CBN Publishing. The world as imagined by Miriam Defensor-Santiago is where she continues to reign as the smartest, the bravest, the funniest and the best. Answer. She cites physicist Marie Curie and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her major influences throughout her political career, with Thatcher praising her for her book Cutting Edge during their meeting while the Prime Minister visited the Philippines. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of the content. [95] She was a strong proponent of the Philippines' Reproductive Health Law, which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception, maternal health and sex education. She was battling stage four lung cancer. She earned the degree, Doctor of Juridical Science, in the United States. The politician who tries to become a wise guy by becoming friends to everybody - corrupt or not - is not a leader.". The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Miriam Defensor Santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. You do not waste the time of this court!Santiago chastising chief prosecutor Niel Tupas for failing to answer how many witnesses he intended to present during the same trial. Ispit on the face of Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban and his cohorts in the Supreme Court,Iam no longer interested in the position if I was to be surrounded by idiots. As a result, trial judges scheduled ten or fifteen cases a day, so that they could make up for cases postponed. She became skilled at treaty negotiation and drafting. Only I can scream here and my fellow judges!Santiago scolding private prosecutor Arthur Lim during Coronas impeachment trial. 7. She cited the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of Disputes as motivator of her legal position. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'filipiknow_net-leader-1','ezslot_20',184,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-leader-1-0');22. She has been fearless in exposing and naming notorious criminal suspects in legislative investigations, particularly in naming jueteng lords and illegal logging lords. [122] She has close relationships with actress and visual artist, Heart Evangelista, who she has mentored.[123]. Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago GCS QSC ( ne Defensor; June 15, 1945 - September 29, 2016) was a Filipino scholar, academic, lawyer, judge, author, and stateswoman who served in all three branches of the Philippine government: judicial, executive, and legislative. Miriam Defensor Santiago Educational and Training In the United States, she earned the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science. 5. [41], Defensor Santiago's candidacy for President of the Philippines was confirmed on February 19, 1990. 9. He does not do whatever he is supposed to be doing, whatever his sex is. Sometimes I have to splatter their brains on the pavementSantiago on being asked the best way to fight corrupt officials. [65] The Youth for Miriam, a youth group that supported her on the campaign, rebranded as Youth Reform Movement and founded a standalone organization that bears her writings and literature as philosophical pillars. [120] The couple adopted four children; Megan Santiago, Mallory Santiago, Mackenzie Santiago, and Morven Santiago. I request the secretary to record in our journal that I said Wha!Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago berating the House of Representatives prosecutors for their premature celebration despite dropping five charges against ex-Chief Justice Renato Corona. [16][17], On October 13, 2015, Defensor Santiago controversially declared her third candidacy for President of the Philippines in the 2016 election after her doctors from the United States declared her cancer "stable" and "receded", but lost the election due to public concern for her health. 18. Santiago's three qualifications of a good leader Rappler 1.65M subscribers 717 37K views 6 years ago Follow Rappler for the latest news in the Philippines and across the globe. [47], Defensor Santiago ran for senator in 2004 and was elected. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness. But I'm sure that if you were a god or if I were the God, I would be doing a better job. [1] She was known for being a long-serving Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, an elected judge of the International Criminal Court, and the sole female recipient of the Philippines' highest national honor, the Quezon Service Cross. 24. [26] She graduated high school in Iloilo Provincial High School (now Iloilo National High School) and served as the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the said high school's student publication "The Ilonggo". Trying to categorize the answers to this question within the four dimensions (www.innergie.nl) of professional behavior (i.e., knowledge, skills, core qualities, and motivation), it shows that most of the answers fit into the categories core qualities (being) and skills (doing). 2023 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. In a landmark case, Defensor Santiago vs COMELEC, she won and preserved the people's mandate for term limits. According to presidential candidate and senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, those qualities are: "academic, professional and moral excellence." In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name . [88], Santiago, the then chairwoman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments, said she was in favor of shifting to a parliamentary form of government in 2011. [118], She was married to Narciso "Jun" Santiago Jr.,[119] with whom she had two sons, Narciso III (Archie) and Alexander (A.R. During her initial battle with cancer, she continued to work on the 2014 edition of all her law books. If hes brave, he should switch place with me: He should be funny and Ill be the assholeSantiago challenging fellow Senator Juan Ponce Enrile for his alleged role in the pork barrel scam. [1][8] A member of the House of Representatives, Laguna Rep. Nereo Joaquin, delivered a privilege speech in 1992 and denounced her raids against pedophile communities in Central Luzon run by alien pedophiles. Describe her life during her time and her leader's traits. Part of Springer Nature. Each landowner was allowed to keep only five hectares, and each farmer received three hectares. She underwent surgery on the jaw, and at one point a Catholic priest administered the last rites of the dying. I shall expect the landlords to cooperate with the agrarian reform program. Due to her legal genius and courageous example in the battle against corruption, Dr. Miriam Defensor Santiago has become a globally famous figure. And she finished her 4-year course in only 3-1/2 years. should have additional qualifications which are 'a college graduate' and must pass a duly-accredited government examination. She has done postdoctoral studies all over the world, including Oxford University, Cambridge University, Harvard University, University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, and Academy of Public International Law at the Peace Palace (the seat of the International Court of Justice), at The Hague, Netherlands. I will not spend my adult life answering obviously false charges. Why did man climb Mt. 609 talking about this. In three separate cases, the Supreme Court had upheld the pork barrel system as constitutional. Answer (1 of 5): This is kind of a wishful thinking answer since it will ignore the fact that she was already terminally ill when she ran for president (meaning more prone to manipulations from other politically driven individuals). Climate Change Act of 2009, which mandated the entire nation to become a bastion for climate change responsiveness, mitigation, adaptation, and management. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Senate Office: Rm. Its no wonder she is so loved by the masses and so hated by her enemies. Defensor Santiago declared the Philippines as "the fake passport capital of the world", and directed raids against criminal syndicates, including the Yakuza. Santiago's bill is backed by the Constitution itself, where it mandates both chambers of Congress to enact such a law. "[87], Defensor Santiago was in favor of amending the Constitution of the Philippines to enhance foreign investments in the country and to mandate that all high posts in government (senator, representative, president, vice president, governor, mayor, vice mayor, secretaries, undersecretaries, etc.) Former vice president Jejomar Binay gave a tribute to the late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who he called one of the country's greatest leaders. Santiago could still be getting more awards and accolades, especially from millennials who continue to quote her colorful words, if she were alive today. Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who ran for president in the May election, dies of lung cancer at the age of 71. MANILA, Philippines She was one of the most decorated female icons of our time and the most sought after Filipino public figure of the 21st century. 17. I think that, since God is inaccessible to people, we tend to portray Him in anthropomorphic terms. In 1965, Defensor Santiago graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Visayas. [1][8][9][10][11], The public outrage over the presidential results prompted Newsweek to feature her and her rival on the cover with the question: "Was the Election Fair?" There, she was champion in numerous oratorical contests and debates. law professor for some 10 years, teaching evening class after office hours. "Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago - Senate of the Philippines". Lawmakers from the Senate sent their deepest condolences to the families of Negros Oriental Gov. She also advocated the establishment of a new modernized airport and the establishment of new projects in every province in the entire country. She also taught political science at the Trinity University of Asia. 27. The Code Annotated Series is the main part of Defensor Santiago's Legal Outreach Program. 4 March 2016. [44][61] She later confirmed that Senator Bongbong Marcos would serve as her running mate for vice president. This was announced today Wednesday, by her husband Narciso "Jun" Santiago. [114], She published a joke book in 2014, Stupid is Forever, a collection of jokes, comebacks, one-liners, and pick-up lines she used in speeches. All content is copyrighted. While campaigning on April 28, 1991, she was severely injured in car crash,[6] which she claimed was an assassination attempt. [citation needed] A large group of activist students from the University of the Philippines and Ateneo, as well as activists in the film industry, staged a rally in a central business district, and denounced the First Lady for her excesses. A lawyer, a former trial judge, and a renowned constitutional and international law expert, Senator Miriam Santiagos accomplishments are too numerous to count. Roel Degamo and five other Remulla promises P5-M reward for info behind assassination of Negros Oriental guv. PRP) is a political party in the Philippines. How many witnesses do you intend to present? Dr. Miriam Defensor Santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44152-7_27, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44152-7_27, Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, eBook Packages: Business and ManagementReference Module Humanities and Social Sciences. The local government said in an official statement that Defensor Santiago 'brought pride and honor to all Ilonggos'. MIRIAM TO ICU; THANKS SUPPORTERS. In the Philippine Senate where Dr. Santiago is on her third term, she has filed the highest number of bills, and authored some of the most important laws. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has the strong personality of being leader, she is one of the best examples of a leader. Our national leaders are accursed by glossolalia, or talking in different tongues.Santiago criticizing the executive branch and the Senate for opposing her alien legalization program. If you think this article needs improvement, or if you have suggestions on how we can better achieve our goals, let us know by sending a message to admin at filipiknow dot net. Because it is there. 23. She was the youngest judge appointed to Metro Manila, and exempted from the practice of first serving as a judge outside Metro Manila. She never released her pork barrel to any NGO, particularly those headed by those guilty of plunder, which means wholesale stealing of public money by accepting kickbacks, or simply pocketing the entire money. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'filipiknow_net-box-4','ezslot_14',182,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'filipiknow_net-box-4','ezslot_15',182,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-box-4-0_1');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'filipiknow_net-box-4','ezslot_16',182,'0','2'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-box-4-0_2');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'filipiknow_net-box-4','ezslot_17',182,'0','3'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-box-4-0_3');.box-4-multi-182{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:0!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;min-width:300px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}4. - 138.68.12.100. Ang papangit nyo!Santiago lambasting politicians for their excessive ad endorsements. (1/2) Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 29, 2016. Beam me up, Scotty.Santiago using Star Treks line while riding an elevator inside Congress. Related Article:17 Things You Didnt Know About Rodrigo Duterte. Everest? A provincial governor in the central Philippines was shot deadby unknown gunmen on Saturday in the latest attack against Marcos urged: Issue EO vs jeepney, UV Express phaseout now. 46. Miriam Defensor-Santiago As a factual matter, as in countries all over the world, technology and business practices have been running faster than legal responses and developments. Dr. Santiago was class valedictorian at all levels elementary, high school, and college. Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. I was accused of almost every crime under the Penal Code, except adultery. SENATOR MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO (Guest speaker of Maynilad water company at the leadership forum at the UP-Toyota GT Center.) Johnson Electric International, Murten, Switzerland, van Dijk, J. Your IP: [12][13], In 2012, Defensor Santiago became the first Filipina and the first Asian from a developing country to be elected a judge of the International Criminal Court. Iam humiliated, debased, degraded. She's not only outstanding academically but she had shown genuine moral excellence proven by her service to the Filipino people. At 71, Miriam Defensor-Santiagos accomplishments as a mother, wife, judge, teacher, writer, lawyer and senatorwere unsurpassed. 49. Her election protest was eventually dismissed on a technicality. I have only entertainment value in Philippine politics.Santiagos comment to a foreign journalist. Handbook of Human Resources Management pp 277286Cite as. Head-bashing is the best strategy. I eat death threats for breakfast!Santiagos answer to a reported about threats on her life. We have no clue what God is.[126]. Therefore, the only conclusion can be that possibly, God does not exist.[98]. No more jackets, pockets for NAIA screeners. [1] She became the first female editor of the student newspaper, The Philippine Collegian, and was twice appointed ROTC muse. ), Estrada was ousted in the Second EDSA Revolution in 2001, but was pardoned on October 26, 2007, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. But he specializes in creating misery for others, in order that he can offer to fix it for a fee.Santiago explaining why she ordered the mass arrest of fixers at the Commission of Immigration and Deporations grounds. 45. 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