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Si Miriam Defensor Santiago (15 Hunyo 1945 – 29 Setyembre 2016), ay isang politiko at dating Senador ng Pilipinas. Siya ay isang abogado, dating hukom, at guro ng saligatang batas at batas internasyonal.
Miriam Defensor Santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness.
Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago GCS QSC (née 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.
First Filipino and first Southeast Asian from a developing state to be thus elected. But she waived the ICC privilege, after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, stage 4 (last stage). After six weeks on new medication, doctors found her cancer has regressed.
Sep 29, 2016 · 'Death threats for breakfast' Santiago, born in 1945, was first appointed judge at Quezon City Regional Trial Court during the Ferdinand Marcos-imposed Martial Law. As a trial magistrate, she...
Mar 3, 2024 · Miriam Defensor Santiago was a trailblazer in Philippine politics, known for her unwavering commitment to public service. Born on June 15, 1945, she achieved numerous accomplishments throughout her life, from earning degrees from prestigious institutions to serving as a senator for three terms.
Jun 14, 2021 · Defensor-Santiago was known as the “Iron Lady of Asia" and the “Dragon Lady” for her fearless views on issues. She was the first Asian to be elected as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the first Filipino elected as a commissioner for the International Development Organization.
