The nation today mourns the passing of former Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago – she of the fiery temper and the blazing tongue.
She was many things to many people and, undeniably to some, she was the best of friends and the worst of enemies.
I don’t know if we will ever see again the likes of Miriam in public service – brilliant, dedicated, reliable, forceful, excitable, incorruptible, passionate for her love of country, defender of the Constitution and stickler for the rule of law.
What I see now, however, is the male version of Miriam in the realm of politics and he is no other than President Rodrigo Duterte himself, sans the brilliance and eloquence of Miriam.
No wonder both are excellent blogging material.
I have posted around 20 blogs about Miriam, notable of which are:
https://quierosaber.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/miriam-for-president-in-2016/
https://quierosaber.wordpress.com/2015/07/22/miriams-candidacy-is-a-breath-of-fresh-air/
Frankly, I was for Miriam in the last presidential race but I…
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