And there is a very famous classical book called The Cloud of Unknowing. At that time, cases were tried in segments that were usually a month apart, resulting in trials that took years to finish. I do not want to do anything heroic. 48. [81] The House of Representatives is the only body left that has yet to express its intent to bestow the award to Defensor Santiago. In the end, she ordered the military to allow the students to post bail. Due to her legal genius and courageous example in the battle against corruption, Dr. Miriam Defensor Santiago has become a globally famous figure. She said that since no transfer of sovereignty was involved in the 1878 Deed, no transfer of sovereignty has ever passed to Malaysia. Cybercrime Act of 2012, which protected the nation and its people from cybercrimes which infested the country's cyberspace. 18. She's not only outstanding academically but she had shown genuine moral excellence proven by her service to the Filipino people. 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. As a result, trial judges scheduled ten or fifteen cases a day, so that they could make up for cases postponed. In a landmark case, Defensor Santiago vs COMELEC, she won and preserved the people's mandate for term limits. During her three terms, she served as chair mostly of the foreign relations committee and the constitutional amendments committee. 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. Thank you very, very much for your hospitality. "[97] On contraception, she stressed the importance of its distribution, especially in poverty-stricken areas. Answering the question "Bakit kayo ang dapat maging susunod na presidente ng Republika ng Pilipinas?," [74] Following a Catholic funeral Mass, she was interred at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina on October 2, beside the tomb of her son Alexander, who died in 2003. When my task is done, I shall be happy to leave and enhance my love life with my husband.Santiago on being asked on her retirement plans. Defensor Santiago scheduled only five cases a day, heard each case, and disposed of the highest number of cases in her first year in office. Only I can scream here and my fellow judges!Santiago scolding private prosecutor Arthur Lim during Coronas impeachment trial. I am deeply honored to lead the Filipino people in conferring to the late senator the Quezon Service Cross, the highest recognition for outstanding civilian service by the Republic of the Philippines, he said. I shall not importune you any longer. The Philippine Jaycees, the Philippine Lions, and the YMCA Philippines all gave her awards for judicial excellence. No more jackets, pockets for NAIA screeners. [1], Defensor Santiago was first elected senator in 1995. In addition, mining has made numerous destructive advances in Philippine society and ecosystems, destroying watersheds and agricultural lands, as well as rivers and seas. I may not be a genius, but my opponents are certifiable idiots.Santiago in her presidential campaign speech. She won as Best Debater in the annual U.P. She has brought honor to the Philippines in several ways. I die a thousand deaths every time a corrupt politician appearsSantiagos handwritten response to an aide after she was asked whether she wanted to watch a TV talk show while confined for a vehicular accident in 1992. In all three branches of government, she has been showered with awards for being outstanding, making her the most awarded public official in our country today. Whenever we ask people to tell us, when we show them about 80 pictures of generally well-known people, whom they consider to be great leaders, the names of Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela are most likely to come up. 39. . Sometimes I have to splatter their brains on the pavementSantiago on being asked the best way to fight corrupt officials. She is a renowned celebrity. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged government officials to make sure the country meets its grain production goals "without 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 FIBAr, Beermen, Tropang Giga Japan-bound for EASL stint. She extended to legal aliens protection from widespread extortion by requesting President Aquino to issue an executive order that authorized the "alien legalization program". Kaya ganyan yan.Another of Santiagos jabs at Enrile. Senator Miriam. I join the nation and the Filipino people in mourning the death of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. [110], The doctoral dissertation she wrote for the University of Michigan was published as a book, Political Offences in International Law. 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Tradues em contexto de "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : However, it is currently seeing a slow revival due to past government promotion under the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. MIRIAM TO ICU; THANKS SUPPORTERS. [90], She stressed during a live debate that the South China Sea is a sovereign territory of the Philippines and that the country should have a better military and police force and assets and should prioritize enhancing ties with allied nations, especially in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 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. Defensor Santiago harshly criticized Ramos' campaign and went to court. (1/2) Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 29, 2016. [citation needed], Before her death, various groups in the country have been lauding her to join the candidacy for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretary-General post where the elected Secretary-General will be positioned for 2018. But I will exert every effort to resist the charge that I lack sex appeal.Santiagos response to Immigration employees who filed charges against her after she disciplined them for graft and corruption. The Catholic Church is not the official state religion it has to exhibit an attitude of tolerance to the other religions because the rule in constitutional law is the state should be neutral to all religions, plus those who have no religion at allthe atheists and the agnostics. Change the Charter so that only taxpayers will be allowed to vote.Santiagos proposal to stop patronage politics. Beam me up, Scotty.Santiago using Star Treks line while riding an elevator inside Congress. She resigned her position when her father in the Philippines developed prostate cancer. Miriam Defensor Santiago Educational and Training In the United States, she earned the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science. 41. Ano ba ang ibig-sabihin ng leadership, lalo na sa May 2016, mamimili tayo ng leader. At 71, Miriam Defensor-Santiagos accomplishments as a mother, wife, judge, teacher, writer, lawyer and senatorwere unsurpassed. 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. She again ran for president in the 1998 presidential elections, with running-mate Francisco Tatad, but lost amidst heavy propaganda concerning her mental health, which was later proven false. She was cited for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a graft-ridden government agency. She was named one of The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World by The Australian magazine. Head-bashing is the best strategy. In the same interview, she affirmed her views on secularism in the country. After graduation, she was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. At the University of Michigan, she was a Barbour Scholar and DeWitt Fellow. The world as imagined by Miriam Defensor-Santiago is where she continues to reign as the smartest, the bravest, the funniest and the best. The main problem with some of our politicians is that they are illiterate.Santiago criticizing politicians who are clearly not qualified to run for office. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. She finished both degrees in a period of only one and a half years. [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. But to her millions of fans, she is best known for the unique brand of charismatic leadership that media likes to call Miriam Magic.. Please try again. Instead, I challenge him to take an IQ test with me in UP!Another challenge to Joaquin. 42. Santiagos husband Narciso Jun Santiago told the Inquirer thathis wife passed away at St. Lukes Medical Center in Taguig City, where she had been taken on and off for complications of her ailment. Wha! if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'filipiknow_net-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_3',186,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-large-mobile-banner-1-0');40. Miriam Defensor Santiago, as leader in mind from the Philippines whom consider to be capable of transforming one to become also a leader. Even cancer cells are afraid of her! if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'filipiknow_net-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_4',185,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-filipiknow_net-large-mobile-banner-2-0');32. 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. [citation needed], In 2011, Defensor Santiago was elected as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which hears cases against humanity for former heads of state. 16. She went abroad and earned the graduate degrees of Master of Laws, and Doctor of Juridical Science, from the University of Michigan, one of the top three law schools in the United States. However, she was cheated. [100], Defensor Santiago magnified the issues concerning the LGBT community before the Senate. Answer. [99] Defensor Santiago expressed dismay when the RH Law had suffered a one-billion peso budget cut before the Congress in early 2016. Santiago ran but lost in the May 2016 presidential elections with her running mate then senator Bongbong Marcos. Payment was in bonds of the Land Bank. 1. 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. 7. The politician who tries to become a wise guy by becoming friends to everybody - corrupt or not - is not a leader.". Most members of the House are against Defensor Santiago's anti-political dynasty bill which she introduced in Congress. Miriam had said that a president that the masses should elect to be in the position is the one who has academic, professional and most importantly, moral excellence. Numerous politicians in the country are only high school or elementary graduates, and most college graduate officials have never passed the Civil Service Examination for Professionals (CSE-P). Miriam is an icon of public service. Johnson Electric International, Murten, Switzerland, van Dijk, J. 5. She also advocated the establishment of a new modernized airport and the establishment of new projects in every province in the entire country. 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. Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who ran for president in the May election, dies of lung cancer at the age of 71. Miriam very well knows what the problems of the country are, how to solve them and the capability and political will to do this. Menu. In life and death, Santiago continued to inspire Filipinos. In September 2017, Senator Grace Poe, her freedom of information (FOI) ally and 2016 presidential rival, nominated Defensor Santiago to be awarded the Quezon Service Cross, the highest honor in the entire Republic, subject for approval of both houses of Congress and by President Rodrigo Duterte, who was also her presidential rival. [1], In Oxford, she was a research fellow at St. Hilda's College[33] and also took a summer program in law at St. Edmund's Hall. Ano naman ang tawag kapag tinapon mo sa dagat ang mga pulitikong kurakot? There, she was champion in numerous oratorical contests and debates. "Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago - Senate of the Philippines". When the government employee is poor, and he works in a corrupt agency, he can resist everything except temptation.Santiago on why some government officials are corrupt. [109] During her initial battle with cancer, she continued to work on the 2014 edition of all her law books. 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Pinaliwanag ko na, ayaw niyang makinig. 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. During her initial battle with cancer, she continued to work on the 2014 edition of all her law books. The Department of Justice strongly condemnedthe killing of Negros Oriental Gov. 33. [106], Defensor Santiago wrote at least 30 books, many of which are about law and social sciences. Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, which safeguarded human rights in the entire nation. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. Join Facebook to connect with Miriam Defensor Santiago and others you may know. In other words, I don't know a single thing about God. [69][70][71] Santiago's last words according to her husband were, "I accept this. She said afterwards:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, At that time, I wanted to apply the rules of court technically. I am a judge in this proceeding! Roel Degamo and five other Remulla promises P5-M reward for info behind assassination of Negros Oriental guv. 27. [91] She was one of the international law experts who criticized China and aided in the Philippine case against China. Negros Oriental Gov. However, love her or hate her, Santiago is undoubtedly one of the wittiest Filipinos to have ever lived. In the judicial branch, she has been presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court at Quezon City. Naglingkod siya bilang komisyonado ng Kawanihan ng Pandarayuhan at Deportasyon ng Pilipinas noong 1988 at dati narin siyang naging kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Repormang Pansakahan mula 1989 . Meaning to say, taking care of each other, who are all in the planet living together.Santiagos response to Manny Pacquiao after the latter quoted the Bible literally against the RH bill. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago died peacefully today at 8:52 a.m. [1] Among her works is the Code Annotated Series Project 2000, a series of books about laws passed by the Philippine Congress and Supreme Court decisions. Ang papangit nyo!Santiago lambasting politicians for their excessive ad endorsements. Sen. Santiago is a woman of destiny. 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. [41], Defensor Santiago's candidacy for President of the Philippines was confirmed on February 19, 1990. 51. I have only entertainment value in Philippine politics.Santiagos comment to a foreign journalist. 50. But with her signature humor and bravery, she fought back, and her cancer has regressed. As senator, Miriam became an ally of President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, a former movie actor. Therefore, the only conclusion can be that possibly, God does not exist.[98]. I'm clueless about what God is. Two years after her death due to lung cancer, awards from a grateful nation continued to shower on her. To find out more, please click this link. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of the content. the "PUP Online Personality of the Year Award" by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in November 2016. [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. This is the OFFICIAL Facebook page of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. A lawyer, a former trial judge, and a renowned constitutional and international law expert, Senator Miriam Santiagos accomplishments are too numerous to count. She cited the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of Disputes as motivator of her legal position. [42] She later organized the People's Reform Party (PRP) and ran with a senatorial ticket during the 1992 presidential campaign. But I am prepared to fight them. ABS-CNN Publishing, Quezon City, Sinek S (2014) Leaders eat last. [111] She wrote two autobiographies, Inventing Myself[112] and Cutting Edge: The Politics of Reform in the Philippines,[113] the latter being praised by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. [80] The president, through the Presidential Palace, welcomed the proposal to bestow the award to Defensor Santiago once both houses of Congress have ratified the document conferring such award. 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