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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.Defensor Santiago was named one of The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World in 1997 by The Australian.
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.
Sep 29, 2016 · (READ: Miriam Defensor Santiago, former senator, dies) Santiago, 71, served the Senate for 3 terms, for a total of 18 years: from 1995 to 2001 and from 2004 until 2016. She ran for president 3 ...
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. Her sharp wit, fiery speeches, and dedication to human rights and democracy made her a respected figure.
Sep 29, 2016 · Former Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago passed away Thursday morning after battling lung cancer. She was 71. “She died this morning in her sleep, she was unconscious when she passed away,” her ...
Sep 29, 2016 · P hilippine Senator and former presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago died from lung cancer Thursday, at age 71.. The lawmaker ran for office three times in total, in 1992, 1998 and again ...
Sep 29, 2016 · Philippine senator and former presidential candidate Miriam Defensor-Santiago has died aged 71. The former judge succumbed to lung cancer on Thursday morning and "died peacefully" in hospital in ...
Sep 29, 2016 · MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Miriam Defensor Santiago, the feisty, esteemed senator from Iloilo, died at the St Luke’s Medical Center Global City on Thursday, September 29.
Sep 29, 2016 · Her official Twitter account posted a message midmorning that former Sen. Santiago died at 8:52 a.m. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago died peacefully today at 8:52 a.m. Details of the interment will be announced later. (1/2) — Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 29, 2016 . Her remains will be brought to Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in ...
Sep 29, 2016 · MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE 2 11:13 a.m.) — Longtime senator Defensor-Santiago on Thursday died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 71.. Santiago's husband, lawyer Narciso "Jun" Santiago ...
