Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Paalam, Iron Lady of Asia

Aired: October 2, 2016
Kilala si Dating Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago bilang “Iron Lady of Asia” dahil sa kaniyang tapang, galing at talino. Ngunit nitong Setyembre 29, pagkatapos ng dalawang taong pakikipaglaban sa lung cancer, ay sumakabilang buhay na ang dating senadora sa edad na 71.
Muling balikan ang mga di makakalimutang mga pahayag, pick-up lines at kabanata sa buhay ni Miriam-Defensor Santiago.
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[@K.J.Conradd]

I took law because of her. now I'm in my fourth year inspired by her. Thank you po ma'am.

[@shana_sakai]

Inu_ Sensei bless u and sana masmalayo pa marating mo

[@francisgodofspeedfrancis1712]

Goodluck and God bless

[@truckoloko4833]

Inu_ Sensei woah

[@may-hopehatague5866]

God bless po. 😊

[@deejaysanoj]

godbless n wishing u a luck

[@michaeljeromenierras1994]

Can we just put Miriam on the 500 bill instead of the Aquino's

[@poolcezanne8259]

I agree with that...

[@richelleestavillo6354]

suPeR agRee!

[@quincybaldevia7794]

oo nga i agree

[@danielpierce9062]

Its just one Aquino who done something wrong, it doesn't mean all aquino are the same. Don't forget what Aquno had done..to the country.!!

[@kennedypacle8601]

must...

[@zaehyun]

imagine if she’s here during the current situation of the Philippines..

[@maracruz9690]

we are not like this if she is still here😔

[@gfuah1499]

She drafted a bill for a pandemic response.. let that sink in.

[@iskaylar1463]

@@gfuah1499 if she was still here, things could've been different. I think she knew that a pandemic would come eventually.

[@Zeicel]

@@iskaylar1463 I really miss her tbh.In my thoughts if she's the president of the Philippines rn at this pandemic,maybe she can take a action easy and quick response it's just my opinion don't attack me.

[@onated2]

@@maracruz9690 your so naive if one person is enough to change our current situation.

[@stephen-zu7nl]

Generation Z really loves and appreciates her. Unlike people before, they thought of her as a mad woman because of her intelligence. They even brand her as "Brenda" BrenDAMAGE ☹️

[@recoveringincel2933]

I'm a Millennial I admire her.

[@aaronc.17]

Yeah most of generation z are admiring and appreciating her rn

[@thegreatest6056]

Hindi madami din may gusto sa kanya dati dinaya lang talaga

[@joshgonzales5319]

Dinaya lang sya dati.. maladuterte yan dati sa lakas ng fanbase..pinagkaiba lang ngaun may social media na.

[@tsarnicholasii419]

@@joshgonzales5319 Ano ba ang meron kay Duterte na nakahimok sa mga Pilipino na iboto siya kaysa si Sen. Miriam?

[@ItsmeELynne]

*THE BEST PRESIDENT WE NEVER HAD*

[@gelayyytin8855]

BADASS QUEEN WITH A HEART periodt!

[@hi_jo_suevelasco2806]

I don't think so. I think it's FPJ.

[@willeremilio141]

@Meimme Wolf msimo

[@ironplasticmachine2309]

Hi_Jo_Sue Velasco sorry pero malayo talaga kumpara kay Senator Miriam.

[@musiclover8097]

😭

[@TheSassyLifewithCamsy]

The Philippine Senate will never be the same without you, Madam. 😭💔

[@venusgarcia7378]

tama,my kulang na..

[@resydecino2294]

Camille Dofredo oww yahhh

[@dianejustinejovero5706]

hindi na talaga, lalo na ngayon na bumoto ang mga pinoy ng mga hindi naman karapatdapat sa posisyon na iyon.

[@ryanhermoso]

Pwede si Isko kung sakali siyang tumakbo sa senado.

[@rexsales2246]

True

[@rexvalle]

“If I would be given the chance, I would use the face of Miriam Defensor-Santiago. For those who don’t know, she’s an Ilongga but what I admired about her, she used her knowledge, her voice to serve the country. And I want to be somebody like her, somebody who puts her heart, her passion into action. And after all, she is the best president that we never had.” 2020 Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo on her Q&A

[@glacyanndulsa9679]

I really felt the pain when her husband said na sana yung pagmamahal at papuri eh naipakita Kay Meriam nung buhay pa sya.. that's the sad reality in life, people won't really appreciate you until you're gone😔

[@CRINGYGAMIN]

💯💯😭

[@medyong1115]

Sayang na sayang. Kunghindi siya dinaya. Edi buhay pa siya. She died probably of her son early dead causrd byherjealous enemies. Broken hearted. Mr santiago. Kumustanakoyang. Pls take care of ur health. Justice eluded her. Brightest mind

[@regrobvmagtibay]

The big reason why her son committed suicide in the first place, because he was rejected at the Ateneo Law School.

[@philippinepropertyforsale5781]

yes

[@vivianoquindo8686]

sino nandito dahil sa "Pandemic Bill" na sana naging batas na sana napapakinabangan ngayon ng sambayanan , ito yung tao na advance mag isip, the president we never had ❤🙏

[@angelp.3117]

Vivian Oquindo mismo🥺

[@micabell3677]

Yes the best president we never had.

[@micabell3677]

Si miriam ang may pinakamaraming nagawang batas sa senado sa kasaysayan ng bansa. Pero marami sa mga ito ay hindi naaprobahan, napile up lang dahil mostly suggested a radical change sa bansa, maraming oras ang ginugugul para pagdebatehan pa para ipasa. Kaya bureaucracy din ang isa sa dahilan kung bakit wala o mabagal ang pagbabago.

[@maryannporta3926]

@@micabell3677 r

[@ulyses78]

Sayang . sana . Isa sa mga maipasang batas ng mga susunod na maggiging kandidato para pamunuan ang pilipinas

[@ruumhitzies8131]

SHE PROTECC SHE ATTACK BUT THE SAD PART IS, WE CANT HAVE HER BACK.😢😢😢 Rest in Peace, Mrs. Santiago. Fierce, wise, and brave. She ran for president thrice and she never give up. She really is a queen and no one deserves her.

[@emacclosa4970]

Jhurtot]jk

[@nikkosaguin9715]

Fact. The legend we never had

[@helmuthvonmoltke858]

Don’t cry because it ended, Smile because it happened. The problem is, It needs to go back

[@impulse1021]

Its SHE PROTECC SHE ATTACC BUT THE SAD PART IS WE CAN'T HAVE HER BACC

[@Kai-bx3ep]

Galing nya sa debate tapang Ng puso kaso bumigay yung baga nya Sorry napindot ko yung dislike lol

[@stanme4812]

imagine, miriam made a bill about having budget on pandemic/epidemic but those official disregard it. Look who's suffering now. Best president that we never had. Period.

[@almadinjohnchristophers.9014]

Ohhhh

[@arnielcordero8879]

Yes agree ..now we are suffering

[@juanchoresultay2704]

Bruh most of her bills are so efficient that unofortunately the officals ignored, and that pandemic bill she made, grabe she was way ahead of her time grabe !

[@rafaelacosta8840]

The 500 Peso Bill should be Silver/Gray/Iron coloured with her in the pic. Representing the Iron Lady. We miss you ma'am, I loved your book.

[@rbgamot6260]

Tama palitan na ung muka nung dalawang abnormal don

[@impulse1021]

In my opinion I actually want Marcos with Miriam Defensor Santiago in the 500 peso bill

[@Aubjmrd]

Marcos And Miram defensor Dapat

[@erwincortez3433]

Let's be honest. We missed a Senator like her.

[@Arc824]

A lot of them tried hard, and failed miserably lol

[@marietonjovero30]

yes

[@rutherford5247]

Tapos ang senado ngayon may Robin, Tulfo, Cayetano, Jingoy 🤣🤣🤣

[@andilouis8770]

Nandiyan parin si Tito Sen

[@stormkarding228]

@@rutherford5247 Realtalk nung 1992 mostly mga taga up at at mga nasa college ang bumuto sa kanya.nung 1998 at 2016 ganun rin.habang ito supporter ni duterte at bbm.inakusan pa rebelde mga taga up BWAHAHAHA.mabuti sila pumili

[@rexsales2246]

It's 2020 already, a few years after she died, I am glad to remember that I voted for her for presidency. She has and always have been my president. Thank you senator for inspiring many people. Rest in peace good senator

[@jethrokenniembra9948]

I'm from Mina, Iloilo po, where Miriam Defensor Santiago was born. Her brother was a former governor here in Iloilo and her brother have a child and his child is now the governor. We can hope that her nephew will follow her journey and run for president.

[@joclem78]

I agree.

[@Gymikera]

Me too at least I voted for the right person hindi sayang ang boto natin

[@ericmuyana203]

Im from Miagao Iloilo bilib gid ko sa iya sa kasagadon n’ya , sa ka disiplinado n’ya sa prinsipyo ya she is one of kind and impeccable

[@DXBbanker]

She was my President too.

[@yearntolearn596]

The best president we never had. "THE IRON LADY OF ASIA"

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

I wished that the United States had the Philippines to join the federation so maybe we can have people to vote Miriam to run the nation from Washington DC. Filipinos be running America into making great again. 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 The Iron Lady that America wished it had but never could.

[@carldadole8932]

@@elperrodelautumo7511 somehow I tell you we needed a president that make his/her people go in paradise and can sacrifice himself/herself in country...Makabayan, Makadiyos,Makatao at iba pa

[@bjalex8395]

I remember my classmate when we were grade 2, he told me I looked like her. I was confused and I thought it's an insult. but now I know how smart and brave the senator is, I'm honored:')

[@kartoffel245]

Hoyyyy bj alex pa nga😂

[@ryanpaulbilgera5149]

Rewatching this because I'm thinking what if she don't die and became the President of the Philippines? Sayang😭

[@genermieboco536]

Memang Patatas Maganda na yung Pilipinas. Sobrang Idol ko sya. Kaya gusto kong maging abogado dahil sakanya. Pangalawa si Atty. Persida Acosta.

[@micomendoza6768]

Greatest what if is --- What if she didn't lose in 1992 elections? It would be a better Philippines! 💯💯💯

[@ronnelpagsibigan9703]

Sobrang sayang tlga si sen miriam. She is my favorite senator. Sya dn ang gusto ko sana iboto nun 2016 but unfortunately ngalangan ako kse she is sick. Hindi ko man sya binoto nun pero God knows shes my like to become the president of the Philippines. 🙏🙏😢

[@micomendoza6768]

@@ronnelpagsibigan9703 i still voted for her. Regardless of her condition. Cause she deserves to be a president and the president. Di ko pinagsisisihan yon and it breaks my heart seeing her at the bottom of the tally. Ang sakit sakit. Nakakaiyak. *sigh* indeed the best president we never had. We taken for granted 😭 Rest in peace madam. We missed you so much!

[@ronnelpagsibigan9703]

@@micomendoza6768 it's OK sir. Me too although I didn't vote her due to her sickness, d nman dn po ako ngsisisi sa binoto ko pres. She is surely missed. Npakagaling na senadora, siguro kung estudyante ka sa kolehiyo sa research paper at sya ang panel nko kabahan ka na hahaha

[@leynajuris5635]

She's my inspiration since elementary, because of her, I was enlightened and now I am going to be a lawyer. Not fo my own interest but for the country. To follow her legacy for the country.

[@ponyoponyo3062]

If it's your chosen path. I'm wishing to reincarnate the brain of MDS over to your brain. Godbless

[@meliiodas4456]

🙏

[@ChristianLloydGarillo]

Wish you all the best!😊

[@dingdong5220]

Wishing u a lot of courage and determination...may u become successful and serve like her., GODBLESS U🙏

[@Jameslacerna]

GOODLUCK! FUTURE ATTY!

[@sadpotato6997]

4 years have passed and I still cry for this feature.

[@mickeysmercs3253]

Na punta ako dito dahil kay alice guo. Kung buhay pa sana si madam senator miriam 😢 ang lakas sana ng senado.

[@itsurjiro]

True. Baka mapaamin na si alice guo sakanya eh😅

[@jedaquinocornel9202]

Miriam, boring ang senado kung wala ka. Ako, bilang estudyante, isa ako sa mga tagahanga mo di lamang sa politika pati sa Hugot at Pick-Up Lines. You are the Iron Lady and the President of the Philippines that never had. You shall return. #MiriamShallReturn

[@markchristianmanasan7616]

Jed 712 Tanga ka ba patay na si Miriam? Magrereturn siya? Seriously?

[@JamesCeb]

have some humor @Mark Christian Manasan

[@micoagudong5416]

@@markchristianmanasan7616 napakalogic mo haha

[@impulse1021]

@@markchristianmanasan7616 too logic

[@owendavidmalicsi5900]

Time will come when a nerd child will follow the legacy of Santiago and change the Philippines

[@ianraeestores4212]

@Levi I believe in you.

[@delmundl]

@Levi im rooting for you 🦋

[@josecarlito1953]

I'll remember your prediction brother

[@harukato5322]

Sana nga

[@reeseg.2060]

Levi update us if you made it!

[@karlnacua6957]

THE BEST PRESIDENT THAT WE NEVER HAD. -Rabiya Mateo MUP 2020

[@jolymolat8154]

I simply voted for her because i adore her up to now.

[@charismacharesserevillas4873]

imagine if she won then she died who will be the next pres. God gave best option...

[@almadinjohnchristophers.9014]

@@charismacharesserevillas4873 and robredo was the vice president, oof... ayoko lang magtrigger ng iba dito

[@troyskie6540]

@@almadinjohnchristophers.9014 And here's Duterte. 🤦

[@caranhaes6496]

@@almadinjohnchristophers.9014 kahit yung sumusoporta kay leni sinusuportahan si Mirriam, sana same energy naman with Vico

[@XANDERcanDRAW]

I always wondered why my parents doesn't see her intelligence and heart for the country... I remember on my college days she was the role model of all law students

[@RadicalJae]

Yes, traditional people labeled her "crazy" and "mad" but I see it in another dimension. She is brilliant, excellent and a real humble servant of the Philippines. I am proud I voted for her presidential run, the best president we never had.

[@alltimefav]

Na-misundertood po yung personality niya, yung voice pitch niya.

[@christophergepullano9029]

​@@RadicalJae Only fools call an intellectual like her as mad

[@jonathanbraddomega2611]

the greatest president we never had. the greatest.

[@chukz2go368]

T..R..U..E

[@meahiroshimaPh]

Unfortunately we cannot have her back to life. All we can do is to pray for her and for guidance.

[@dominicraganit9703]

In 1992

[@nmg1541]

Shes a president?? Theres nothing in the book

[@marvinyao2888]

correct

[@darwinc1210]

The best President we never had. Senate will never be the same without MDS.

[@revinhatol]

Truly!

[@hatedwayne]

Liberal dogs Ramos and the Aquino clan cheated her

[@johnchristiancanda3320]

Danding Cojuangco was the real winner of the 1992 elections, not Miriam, nor Ramos.

[@heneralantonioluna8725]

Miriam Defensor Santiago will defend you

[@99mrpogi]

Walang silbi si Drilon

[@trulyblessed5236]

I dont understand the dislikes... why? Shes was our hope... she was the best senator of her time and until now. For me she should be the standard to be a government official. Dapat ka-level nya. Kasi bansa ang aasikasihin mo, it means Buhay ng maraming tao.

[@whmds69]

Tama

[@princeacosta6202]

Oct.1,2020 Wishing that we could borrow her from God just for a while...

[@smudge82_]

Actually, her husband has a point. We didnt deserve MDS. We failed her many times. She wanted to serve us but we deprived her of the chance. We are so sorry Miriam. Allow us to honor your memory and legacy. Masuklian man lang namin ang pagmamahal mo sa amin. We truly love you!

[@guestmyname5446]

Kasi diba pag babae hindi masyadong kinikilala. So sad i'm not that old to vote for her.

[@chasekayden3692]

Very true 👍... she deserves the world but the world doesn't deserve her...

[@milesupshur6101]

Makinarya ang bumigo sa kanya, mga Comelec, Unang una 1992 Siya na dapat talaga president natin, kaso ilang brownout lang si fidel na nanalo.

[@melissaguisadio6134]

😭

[@annsanchez5896]

Miriam has the intelligence and the empathy which is rare

[@barryallen-yh4ys]

Whos still watching during quarantine...

[@rebovalenzuela9025]

Me kasi dinadama kong Sana nandito pa sya with president Duterte na lumalaban sa mga Oligarchs & Corrupt in Government ☝️♥️😰

[@mr.j1770]

Sorry Senator, We have failed you.

[@hanzgabriel237]

The best president we never had😢Sana mapalagay si Sen.Miriam Defensor Santiago SA ISA sa mga salapi Ng pilipinas she is a true hero of the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️

[@riego3722]

im feeling that someone that is almost as good as her is coming. pls make Philippines better again.

[@KARL-el3hr]

Mabuhay Ang Bansang Pilipinas 🇵🇭

[@weee9885]

Sorry pero parang wala sana hindi manalo pacman

[@marcblanco9176]

Alams na BBM

[@giancarlojubela2377]

I agree with you. As the late MDS said, "Ah yeah. Absolutely."

[@geraldweasley8252]

@@marcblanco9176 nah im a Mds supporter but there really is.no candidate that will be the samr level as her.

[@reihalondres9518]

The Philippine should make a public holiday for this great senator... we miss you so much Senator Miriam Santiago.

[@mmdg1917]

Yess i agreee

[@matthewfernandez1101]

Damn i miss her so much

[@elyboi]

Agree

[@onilbautista]

yep, rather than Ninoy Aquino

[@stormkarding228]

ang oa

[@cecilliorelucio6695]

Ma'am Meriam is such an inpiration for me and for other Filipinos, specially to the young ones.

[@myuzy_143]

I'm a gen z (09 liner) the way she talks you can already tell that she's smart, she's the kind of woman that wouldn't let any man let her down, i saw some comments that before maraming may ayaw sa kanya and now us genz really like and admire her na, well that's so true, maybe before people misunderstood the Mrs. Miriam Defensor because of how she expressed herself like Filipino think of her as a mad woman or an angry woman, but now most of the gen z are matured and know how to understand the situation specially when pandemic started, i asked my teachers at school and they told me that there are really bunch of Filipino who doesn't like her, but for me i like her, and if I'll ever enter politics my role model must be her, I'll be in 10th grade sa pasukan this year and I'm still deciding what to take, well after watching this something cross my mind, should i take law and enter politics too? I am too inspired by her, well I'm still deciding what to take, hehe^^^^

[@plastiquetiara6024]

She’s part of the reason on why I want to become a lawyer.

[@plastiquetiara6024]

I know everyone is innocent until proven guilty but I will always side on what is right.

[@spencerchristensuarez1490]

I am always proud na ikaw ang binoto ko. Sinasabi nila, "Sayang". Pero for me never ever naging sayang ang boto ko.

[@alvinsuba2443]

Spencer Christen Suarez YES

[@GaryHField]

Yes, NEVER po nasayang.

[@jaymarkverdadero4787]

ako rin c miriam binoto q hindi c dutae na wla s tamang pagiisip pti dyos dinadamay

[@jrgee8793]

Ako din :’(

[@justindevera9010]

Spencer Christen Suarez none have gone to waste sir. She may have passed away but she still remains in the hearts of her supporters.

[@Robertcarl_]

Miss ko tuloy siya. I just remember that she trusted so much with BBM and now I know she will be proud what Marcos achieved nowadays. Days away waiting for become President of the Philippines BBM

[@dragglam7289]

I asked my Grandmother why did she voted Miriam when she has not that many supporters, then I watched this and I know the whole reason why she voted for Miriam

[@sharonsimon6716]

Me to before I ask my mother why she like and voted meriam.. she said she really like meriam because shes brave woman and intelegance. She said she's my president and shes my idol..

[@andrewpestano1086]

Even the President have a huge respect to her

[@sharonsimon6716]

Kaya pinili nya din c bong bong Marcos nuon na VP kc alam nya na pag nawala xa eh c Marcos papalit sa kanya

[@jordancirujano5583]

@@sharonsimon6716 correction: si bbm ang nagpumulit na maging vp nya.

[@BGRT2002]

Why Am I so Late of knowing who you really are Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Rest In Peace🇵🇭

[@renzheriz9547]

Same here😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@bped4a-roderickdegraciajr.783]

Me too😢😢😢

[@perniaiannajadeb.6861]

same hereee

[@cutecarrotpotato8143]

Saaameಥ‿ಥ if I'm not that young back then when she's still serving the country, I would really support her until her last breath. Though, I have my fully respect on her now and grateful that we had someone like her before.

[@dreanna6913]

😭😭😭😭

[@A.Notebook]

We missed you Madam Meriam! Wala ka man ngayon, andito kami para ipanalo ang pag-asa ng ating bansang sinilangan. “The sun rises from the East”.

[@vincentcamar2724]

Napadaan na naman ako dito because of what Rabiya Mateo's answer about Miriam Defensor.❤️

[@markanthonynieva6285]

"Ignorance is curable but Stupidity is forever" -Miriam

[@reiginmelise6012]

A perfect combination of wisdom and humour.

[@JLMusicandVlogs]

I am crying 😓 She's the one who taught me how to stand on your own ground if you know that you are correct by her great intelligence and grace. RIP Senator ❤

[@josephferdinand2372]

I watch this again because I see some people in social media disrespecting her, She is the true treasure of our country

[@brentsams9980]

Dika nag iisa kapatid! Nakakahinayang lang pero atlis BBM will continue the legacy at i know masaya na si Madam dahil BBM is here! 🙏🏻😊

[@aprilsoria1301]

She is the reason why I am interested in any Senate Hearings 🥺 Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet her 🥺 But atleast, I've voted for her and I think that's the best decision I've made in my entire life 🥺

[@nebula.2-wz]

This woman has the potential power a great leader but the Filipino people don't get it...such sad mistake..

[@jameschristophercirujano6650]

Mamamatay na siya eh. Kung nanalo siya edi si Leni ang President.

[@kelvincaisserdjavier1493]

@@jameschristophercirujano6650 Malay mo iba Yung kinalabasan Hindi pala siya namatay at naka survive sa lungs cancer Diba

[@travistravis9722]

Merriam is such a brave woman. she's the representation of empowered woman, she's the iron hu never backdown

[@capzcelle2121]

nope..1992 she won the presidential election.but that old geezer make a move to win .

[@janjamesramos247]

Sana nanalo n lng sya nung 1990s..

[@joanslifeinksa4549]

My heart is still crying everytime na mapapanuod ko si Sen .. Meriam Defensor Santiago 😊 The President we never had ! mananatili kang isang napakahusay na babae sa pilipinas 🥰

[@terry_choi]

I voted for her in the last elections. My family was questioning my choice because only a small percentage of the population is voting for her, for which I didn't care. I told them that I will always vote for her. Now that she's gone, my heart bleeds for the love and support that she's always had for the country and for our country for not having her as a president.

[@taurusguy9305]

Kung ganito siguro ang nanay ng mga milllenials, malamang hindi sila magiging member ng hypebeast.

[@justinnamuco9096]

Hahaha punyetang hypebeast yan

[@explorer2958]

HINDI NA MAGTATAPANG-TAPANGAN ANG MGA KABATAANG AKTIBISTA SA UP NA WALANG GINAWA KUNDI MAG-RALLY NG MAG-RALLY INSTEAD NA MAG-ARAL NG MAAYOS...

[@universewithinyou2761]

Ganyan mommy ko hahaha

[@karlaritalia3499]

Actually ganyang mga nanay sa filipino culture

[@markangelosison5431]

February 2019 and still watching this... Friends asked me: Bakit mo binoto yan eh may sakit na yan? Me: atlist sa huling pagkakataon manlang naiboto ko sya. Proud MDS supporter...

[@MiniMC546]

When Miriam's death hits so hard that 5 years still feel like it happened yesterday...

[@melizacastro3311]

Because of Ms. Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo brought me here strong 2020

[@futurexxxcorpse]

I'm watching this again, almost in the verge of crying again for the loss of this wonderful woman. Sa nangyayari sa bansa naten ngayon, I'm so proud of myself na I vote for her. Sinasabi nila sakin na mamamatay na den naman sya bat pa iboboto sayang, like wtf atleast I know I vote for the right person and I know that I won't regret it for the rest of my life. I hope in the near future someone like her will skyrocketed and conquer the Philippines proudly and courageously like she did. She really love our country and yet the people in our country didn't know her worth. She's like a freakin rare ancient discovery in the ocean full of diamonds which will never have a value cause she's priceless. Election is coming again, I hope theres a freakin change, a good change to come.

[@jijijasie]

I can't believ I'll never get the chance to meet this wonderful woman.

[@kristofferkris867]

true.

[@jaysilla7625]

I've meet her during her campaign running as a senator with former presidential candidate Manny Villar. She is too gentle when talking. I am a proud Ilonggo 💕

[@johnryanhisarza3343]

Ako din, sana noong nabuhuhay pa. 💔😭

[@seymgonzaga5108]

I'm so proud I was one of those who voted her for president before. No regret kahit natalo 🙌🏻 you will always be my president .

[@workandmore2023]

I had been scrolling her videos for 3 days now.Why?She remotivates me. Her fierciness and intelligence brought back my passion to serve in public. I just remember during her last ran for presedency ,I was the only one in our family who voted her,and its not a regret til now. She is an amazing woman. She is an eye opener everytime her mouth starts. Just thank you for inspiring me .

[@neljonpascua5282]

It breaks my heart 😭 GRABE. Umiiyak ako habang pinapanuod. My you rest in peace. My president 😭

[@jiro.rororo]

2020 and I'm still crying. The best president we never had.

[@haseotorres2770]

Jiro Hub paps di ka nagiisa

[@moragev2606]

Exactly😭

[@lalaloo3877]

sino ba kasi bumoto kila Ramos at Erap?

[@user-rn9jk8jt9m]

Same😭😭😭 tumolo nga yung sip-on ko sakakaiyak eh😂😂😂.... Sayang talaga siya😭😭😭

[@Pyjama_Shark]

Same sariwa parin ang sugat 😭😭😭

[@intelcore4434]

TODAY IS JANUARY 14, 2022. STILL MISSING U MAM MIRIAM. U INSPIRED ME TO BE THE BEST THAT I COULD BE...

[@KRZIAMAEAGRIDATEH]

Gosh I am crying while watching this video

[@Jdav2024]

Someday i will tell a story to my own children about a woman whom called the iron lady of asia and the best president of the philippines never had #SenMiriam

[@paulorey8185]

totoo nga yung kasabihang, "SAKA LANG MALALAMAN ANG HALAGA NG ISANG TAO/BAGAY KAPAG ITO AY NAWALA NA". 😢😢

[@farmersprincess8667]

😢😢😢

[@constant7032]

She inspired me to become A PERSON WHO CAN BE THE CHANGE. Even though I'm not as intelligent as her... I will still carry those words towards my goals.

[@domingogregori3648]

⬇️Who's here because of rabiya answer? ❤️😢

[@funnymemeslaughtripcompila7570]

Her laughs are incredible. A laugh of an angel.

[@yukisajidallope842]

until now im watching this😢😢😢it keeps me crying..😢😢😢the president of the philippines that we never had😢😢😢

[@zignosband]

yOu'rE cOrReCt sHE's rEALLY tHE oNE wHO Won THE pRESiDENCy In HeR VeRy fIrSt tImE. MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS WANTS HER TO BE THE NEXT LADY PRESIDENT BUT DURING ELECTION BROWN OUT CAME IN sHE lost tHE pReSiDEnCY...... FOR US MAJORITY OF THE STUDENT SHE WON THE ELECTION. KUNG SIYA ANG SUMUNOD NA PRESIDENTE AFTER CORY, DISIPLINADO AT MAAYOS NA ANG GOVT. KASI NOONG TIME NYA ISA SYA NA FIGHTER CORRUPTION!!! KAYA NGA NOON AY MARAMING NAGTAKA PAANO SYA NATALO, EH YUNG KALABAN NYA AY SIGURADONG ZERO VOTE SA MGA ILOCANO!

[@Gwaponame]

@@zignosband yung kalaban nya ay sobrang corrupt. ang daming business sa ibang bansa.

[@rodelmendoza9024]

It's nearly 6 years since the death of the "Iron Lady of Asia". We still miss you senator. We now you are watching the progress of our country and the legacy you have left behind will not be in vain.

[@carminaespeleta5797]

Ang nag iisang miriam Santiago masaya na sya na kasama ang anak nya ngayon sobrang miss na miss ko na kayo Ex senator Miriam😞😞😞😭😭😭

[@jiro2020]

perhaps there's life after death and this is not the last time I'd see you. no more goodbyes but until next time, my Iron Lady.

[@sisonjimd]

Melvin T. Hi Melvin ☺

[@jdon4ever]

i love u melvin

[@abcdeqwerty6]

Watching this after 2019 election. Sadly, the people of the Philippines never learn. The result was so frustrating. I hope one day, we will have this kind of person dying not for his/her own sake but for her country. 😞 #PrayforthePhilippines

[@mimakeo]

Chel lost😥

[@genesisdungca8083]

Me too. :'(

[@certifiedpa6372]

Bumalik n lg ako dito kasi sayang si madam :(

[@joytotheworld5827]

Im her watching the iron lady my one and only President

[@caloyp4474]

she is really one of a kind. dami lng hindi nakakasabay sa kanya kasi very high level talaga siya. very intelligent. idol talaga.

[@EllaB33]

I voted for her even though I knew she would not live long enough, I’ve been told by my old med-school friends who work at the hospital where she sought medical help. I just could not vote for Duterte. I did have high hopes in his administration- he could have done better.

[@norcadreeleria8241]

6:22 HEARTBREAKING 😰😢😪 11:08 goosebumps 😯 I REALLY ADMIRE YOU THE MOST MADAM MIRIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO... THE FILIPINO PEOPLE IS MISSING YOU... 🇵🇭♥️♥️♥️

[@cemberoche5527]

Teary eye here. 2020 LOCKDOWN QUARANTINE. Madam miss ka gid sang tanan. Still remember your speech at WVSU way back 1998.

[@bobbiepancho8384]

Good bless po

[@kenjiepunio6777]

"Academic, professional, moral excellence are a must". That's the best standard you may have to pick the best presidential candidate in this upcoming elections. Good luck! Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago IS THE STANDARD.

[@lovejyourplaylist4869]

Kht nd aq honor graduate..ill.always understand madam santiago..ang galing galing m po..late madam pres that we never had..sna adto kpa pra s ph

[@fancytuna7203]

feels ...I'll definitely miss those rich laughter of hers ... Thank You for your service Madame Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago ...

[@johnduncan96]

Meron parin bang umiiyak habang pinapanood to?

[@marianne561]

This woman left a legacy in our history that no one can surpass… She is a legend then she is still a legend now…

[@romargpfun]

5 years n pla wala si Ma'am Meriam Defensor, natutuwa ako sa kanya nung nagpipickup line xa sa mga speech nya. I love you 💕😘 po ma'am meriam and thank you for your little ways of contribution in the service of Filipino.

[@tiagofilms421]

Hindi man lang kita nakamayan bago ka pumanaw..sayang noon pa man taas noo na ako sayo para sa akin isang malaking sampal ang hindi kumilala sayo.. ikaw ang dahilan kung bakit gusto ko ring magabogado kasi sa sobrang talino mo hindi ko na pinakikinggan ang sinumang sumalungat sa sinasabi mo.. R.I.P Madame Miriam Defensor-Santiago

[@justafabulousakainu2363]

America: we have Iron man Philippines: we have miriam the iron lady

[@malayangtanglaw8681]

Iron lady is derived from how the soviets called Margaret Thatcher. I think...

[@NewRepublicMapper]

United Kingdom: Hold My Tea, We Have Marga Thatcher, The Iron Lady Of Western World

[@99mrpogi]

USSR: may man of steel kami. Si Joseph Stalin

[@michelleveloso5651]

No one like her. Extraordinary!!!

[@ellaloopsie2108]

Somehow I felt bad I wasn't old enough to vote for you during your first and second try for the presidency. But I'm glad that at your last race madame, I was given the chance to vote for you. My vote did not go to waste kahit di ka nanalo. Thank you soooo much. Please guide our country. RIP :(

[@reny9351]

Miriam's enemies and the cancers in the senate must be relieved when she passed away knowing that the woman with the biggest threat to their corruption scheme is now gone. Filipinos wasted this feisty woman that could shape our country into the best one. A really sad fate. Rest in Peace Senator Miriam! I pray that you will be reincarnated and save this country someday.

[@mariegalinato8974]

One day someone will come and that someone will be her a new MDS that will shape the country. I believe that person coming we just need to wait

[@emmanueljeff3969]

Im now crying. RIP Madam Miriam

[@jhonbenedictdelmundo9607]

Emmanuel Jeff web talaga

[@patriartism579]

Nakita ko lang picture ni senator Merriam sa FB, bigla ko tuloy na miss ang mga moment na dinudurog nya ang mga politikong makasalanan, that's why I'm here watching her videos. 🥺❤️

[@SavedbyGrace43]

I have so much respect to this woman. If i will look someone here on earth in terms of being so strong, assertive, so witty & highly intelligent. This is the woman!! I voted for her everytime!!

[@martindollete]

Naiiyak ako tuwing napapanood to, MDS is one of the biggest lost in our country. She served in most of her life. She's a presidential candidate, 3 TIMES. But the Filipino failed her. We failed her. And our country. She's the Iron Lady of Asia. She's brave, intelligent and honest in her service. Always in my heart, MDS ♥

[@shomi1512]

Can't wait to tell my kids that this woman is the best president we never had.

[@jellainovin]

Im glady I voted for her for Presidency..

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart2479]

The painful fact is that you will realize the value of someone when theyre gone

[@taltul9970]

The most brilliant woman senator of Philippine History... Your always be my idol since then Sen.Mirriam, nakakapanghinayang lang dahil hindi ka naging Presidente..

[@pjpugoy1756]

True.

[@ms.dragona5754]

The greatest president we never had. That's Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Since 1999_ back my Kinder days I was already amazed by her courageous and eloquent speeches. She's a fighter at the truest sense of the word, never gave up even with the big C. Truly, the greatest Ilongga and Lapaznon. You and your legacy will be remembered and inked in the hearts of many Filipinos. Rest in peace our dear madam miriam. We will miss you.

[@ryokohonda4619]

I'm back here after 4 yrs. I still couldn't believe she's gone

[@nealdominicduenasibanez5998]

She is the Wisest, Most Intelligent, Most Brilliant, and the Bravest woman we ever seen, she's like a Professor Minerva McGonagall stood up against her enemies, if she's still alive, she would've changed the world, Madam Miriam is INDEED the best President we ever had