Has Miriam met her match?

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[@victorc9982]

As a US Citizen I miss this woman. Full of common sense, intelligence and the power of a raging fire 🔥

[@lindaayuste9365]

ang walang kapahamakan ng mga walang karatig hindi na walang hamak ng hindi esrail topore pipten ang walang kapahamakan at walang katubosan ng hindi naman jerosalem

[@lindaayuste9365]

juan pore birse paiebe l l sivien poreten pagkatapos wala nakita n jesus s loob ng walang templo ang lalaki ang walang lalaki atsinabihan walang magaling kana ngayoun huwag ka nang magkasala atbaka may nang yayari saenyung masama birse pipten walang cmalise

[@jlee739]

As a filipino citizen, why did you feel the need to mention your citizenship? LMAO

[@victorc9982]

@@jlee739 it shows being a citizen of another country we are still connected and apprised of matters in other countries. And freedom of speech and liberty to do so

[@jlee739]

@@victorc9982 Yeah but you’re a Filipino LOL. You DONT NEED to specify your citizenship because it has 0 correlation about the topic of this video, ur only flexing. Lol

[@angGoe25]

If you can't stand it, leave it. No one can beat Miriam.

[@federicosagun4615]

She is the ideal president that Philippines never had. RIP MADAM.

[@saintclaire1201]

I can't wait for another Miriam Defensor to join Philippine politics. She is still a beacon for feminine power and women's rights liberation in the Philippines. I was truly heart broken when she passed away. I hope she inspired more young women to carry her passion and fight against Filipino patriarchal government.

[@jemilrambuyong528]

They deserve a lecture from her. Even most of the senators inside. Respect respect... tigilan ma nga nman natin kagaguhan na yan. Ilanh sides n b ng mali ang idinepensa nyo?

[@noeigos31]

Matalino si Ma'am Sen.Miriam kaya hinahangaan ko talaga siya

[@xanderbryan077]

Pag ito ang naging President, luluhod talaga mga ayaw sa kaniya. She is the best President that we never had.

[@cordeliabanganan327]

I always salute u our late madam Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago..ur the best for me...

[@innodelacruz4721]

MDS just wanted an HONEST, TRUE and REAL ANSWERS from them.

[@tomabilangbantuasjr.4851]

No one beat, Miriam. 💀❤️

[@g.a.1757]

Sana ganyan din ako katapang katulad ni Miriam D. Santiago. Walang takot kahit sino pa ang maka bangga. 🥺

[@katebaydo7558]

Nasasaktan sila sa isang katotohanan. Kanilang mga taenga ay nabuburyo sa mga salita na totoo naman.. I salute ma'am senator Santiago.. Dapat lng ipamuka saknila ang katotohanan. Kung ano sila... Minsan lng tayo makakita ng ganito matapang na sina sabe ang totoo kung ano sila...

[@Cindzki]

Idol talaga kita Sen Miriam Santiago❤

[@ALPHARIDER24]

Ni Kalahati wala Kay Miriam paano mo nasabi Miriam met her match

[@jonp9654]

Late Senator Raul Roco bested late Senator Miriam Santiago many times during their senate face off...

[@tonieacut9457]

you cant be grilled if you are not grillable! as simple as that!

[@PrinceJuliusSotto]

sen meriam is unmatched dedicated public servant

[@user-ql3kn1qj7g]

I will alwaysssss beeee an avid fan of you my MERIAM SANTIAGO

[@Eldorado440]

Haha story ko lang ha, when i study Law, I was really pressured because of our professor, then when i graduate, i ask my prof, sabi ko: why your are always strict and terror. The she said i was a fan and always listening to Professor Miriam Santiago, and i was her student too when she was alive before, then i understand why 😅

[@ljiin.2057]

Precisely, ngayon lang ako nakakita ng Jugde/Senator na nagli-lecture at nanggigisa ng mga Lawyers. 😂

[@richmondkylecatarino6774]

Miriam Defensor-Santiago one of the best presedent we never had

[@misaelgo4437]

no much in anyway sen.miriam is the best..

[@juanmasday2896]

Haha nilusob talaga siya ni Miriam eh haha 🤣 tapang talaga

[@jeezwitz3325]

It is not a disrespectful answer by Miriam per se. She just wanted honest answers from the interrogation.

[@iknowtriviaandfacts6970]

The reporting of the rappler on this particular news is outrageous, especially comparing Sen. Miriam who devoted her life for the public to an attorney who not even have the decency in court. Rappler should be embarrassed by this.

[@ligayalacdao1814]

Hindi ako Filipino citizen and I have only been interested in Philippine's politics lately and came across and been getting to know Senator M. Santiago through watching her on KZbin and she seems genuine, straightforward, honest, intelligent, strong and fearless. Sinayang ng mga Kababayan at hindi sya ang binuto as a President. She would have wiped out all the corrupt politicians making sure the lives of Filipinos are comfortable. Mga Filipinos nga talaga they need to learn who to vote talaga. Choose an honest one hindi yong may pera or popular na mga artista or mga broken promises. I hope there will be another Miriam Santiago the GREAT in the future who will set matters straight. RIP Mirian Santiago the GREAT.

[@yelenaalcones4610]

One and only Miriam Santiago Defensor ng Pilipinas.

[@miho294]

i miss you senator Merriam 😢

[@FREIREN_28]

this is show no men can win debate/argument vs women..😢

[@thelthellie492]

Most of the time she is irate & angry, voice & facial & body expressions as in very very angry…these emotions are not good to her health, or anyone’s health, it’s like a ticking bomb ready to explode.

[@user-wz5mq7eh7v]

Mismatch

[@EricGomez-hs1tk]

Sen. Miriam was so funny I missed her with and humor. Even though she's mad already still make me laugh.

[@jedblanco06]

Mabuhay ka Sen Miriam

[@rastaman8445]

Imagine heneral Luna and Miriam have a big misunderstanding

[@janyou17]

Laughtrip ito hahaha parang nanay na pinagalitan ang anak haha

[@blindspot6974]

Walang makakatapat sa kanya kahit di Maria REZA susuplakin nya.

[@samvidallagdamenpelaez9116]

Nakakamis c madam natawa ako sa smile nya 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@louieweng2635]

Didn't PRRD remove Aguirre from his cabinet? Can't remember exactly the reason why!!!

[@johnbasco-so1ce]

A match? How could an "uncircumcised" lawyer argue with a lady judge who is "learned" as prrd said so?

[@coolineanunciacion1961]

He doesn't meet any of this Lady's Power, He's no match !

[@itschristaljean0.070]

HER SMILE 😍 I'm ｡･ﾟﾟ*(>д

[@johncodillo852]

It's not even close

[@henryreinhart5249]

Finds her "match"? Aguirre is nowhere near the lady.

[@armandocoraldejr7941]

Henry Reinhart agree

[@josephleonard6695]

Henry Reinhart rappler hated sen. MDS.. sa dilaw lang talaga si may amor

[@chuwanchiyu]

Henry Reinhart TRUE.

[@devindelossantos9389]

I super agree with you Mr Henry

[@devindelossantos9389]

SUPER AGREE

[@maryjunbalboa9022]

Every time I see Sen. Meriams fight in the Senate I felt pity. Parang pakiramdam ko wala siyang kakampi sa Senado. Parang kahit anung sigaw niya hindi siya naririnig. Kahit ganon GO! lng Sen. Meriam We Filipino people heard and support you.

[@jeffrueco4137]

Ikaw ba namang maglagay ng mga artista at hindi nga lawyer. Nakakalungkot na ang isang katulad ni madam mirriam ay parang binabalewala lang ng ibang tao.

[@ellenlen4017]

Actually, pag si madam miriam ba talaga ang nakasalang.. wala talaga jan sumisingit at sumasawsaw. Dahil alam na alam nila na in any how.. KAYANG DALHIN NI MADAM MIRIAM YAN.

[@christopherliadmalabanan4154]

Agree po ako seo..salamat at c pres bbm and joker arroyo Ang naging kakampi nya..

[@kentkord61]

I love how she smiles after the incident. So cool.

[@user-jj1br3co8z]

She's great!!! ☺ Very smart, strict, hardworking and so brave... Sad, she rest already... She should be a great president or even a great Senate President... 😔

[@steve14344sms]

dont compare a rock to a diamond!no one can match the iron lady of asia... aguirre is just a cheap lawyer

[@virgeroberts5251]

steve14344sms agree...

[@markibrad1397]

well said

[@johnvalde7559]

Cheap lawyer? Justify your point in not less than 300 words. If you do, ikaw na ang hindi cheap. :).. Choices.

[@uragonmagayon1356]

cge pag tangol mo tiyo mong kalbo

[@marjdecen8663]

Hahhha cheap lawyer natawa ako..cheappppp

[@samickko]

I'm with Senator Miriam Santiago all the way and I can't blame her for way of speaking to all those who are being questioned dahil sa "hindi sila marunong sumagot at kung may isagot man ay so obvious na di nila alam ang mga sinasabi nila. In other words, nagpapalusot lang.

[@gjablao]

She really should run for presidency. She has no child anymore. There is nothing to lose. No one can threaten her. I'll definitely vote for her.

[@mr.anonymousnv8812]

The smile she gave at 2:53 😆😆

[@NurseGotGlow]

Hahahahahha!!! Classic!

[@NordicBlood84]

I absolutely love this session..... look here I just came from court this morning. Whether the judge hurt my feelings or not, its not for me to voice my opinion out there. This gentlemen is unprofessional and cannot take the heat. If he is part of the prosecuting team, I will be worried that half of his case will probably loose. Personal feelings should be put to rest and just deal with the facts. Now I have the freedom of speech to bad mouth or disagree with the judge outside court.

[@brotherboytv8519]

Ang galing tlga ni senator mirriam Santiago .. Psychologically and mentally not a perfect person but a veterans and smart senator that I've been met.

[@ilovekaiser]

She’s tough. I love it!!!

[@joejoe-lz4bp]

The term "match" is a disrepect to the brilliance of the one and only "Miriam Defensor-Santiago". MDS only did that because of the prosecution's incompetence

[@astherine]

You're kidding me with the title, right?

[@LiquidSnake1988]

+Catt Villamayor i liek your flowers

[@astherine]

tanx bruh

[@rjfuentes9731]

+Catt Villamayor may question mark naman.

[@astherine]

choice of words is not acceptable.

[@grandpapaesports]

edi indi si duterte ang binoto nyo?

[@princetotu]

Not even close.. A million mile away

[@danesmiles]

I miss seeing her in court. :(

[@beaalexandrealoro6178]

Marami ang nagagalit kay Miriam dahil naiinggit, di sila uubra. My idol

[@angelinavillegas-zimmerman4759]

Iyan ang gusto kong maging leader ng pinas. Duterte at Santiago parehong matapang a very good combination as apresident of the pinas. Sana naman maging matalino kayong lahat na pinoy botohan silang 2 ni duterte at Santiago par mabago ang takbo ng pinasat nagng marami ang makahon sa kahirapan.

[@jinwu9315]

Angelina Zimmermann yan ba ang gusto mong presidenti ung bungangera at saka ung mayor na kunwari at mayor na mismong pamilya ay hindi nya kayang ayosin kayo ayo hiwalay sa asawa

[@beaalexandrealoro6178]

walang kaugnayan ang private life nya sa sa pagiging pulitiko, ikaw, wala ka bang kapintsan?

[@beaalexandrealoro6178]

mamatay kayo sa inggit kay Mirriam at duterte,

[@israelmatias6627]

+billy durant Explain mo po kung bakit nasayang ang pinaghirapan ni rizal kung ayaw niyo po ng english(hindi po inglish huwag na po kayo mag-salita) mag-mumukha lang po kayong tanga at hipokrito dahil profile picture palang english na english na.

[@zigozevenzeventyzeven2215]

Who would even think that this courageous lawyer has become the Secretary of Justice today?

[@queennefertiti2087]

Nothing can match her she's one of the best duh

[@leslie5792]

kya nag lecture si madam mrami kseng nka upo n d alm ang batas!!! ilike the brilliant minds of madam miriam!!

[@jacquevalenzuela8845]

yes

[@enkindel]

You just can't win a trial by lecturing the judge and go as far as demanding respect from the judge. That was quite childish and it looked like the lawyer was living in a dream world. He failed to be objective by keeping the focus of the trial on the case. I say he just failed his client. There will always be tough judges. Miriam was right. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. I say the lawyer actually faced a solid brick wall. This was Miriam in his usual routine.

[@criseldadelacruz3216]

Miriam pa rin ako, ganyan Lang sya pero Matino syang tao at pinaglalaban nya Lang ang tama,At I'm sure uunlad ang bansa natin kapag sya nag naging President.

[@babethfernandez768]

D2y⁷4

[@whosays2153]

I have to admit it's hard to disagree with Sen Santiago who obviously has strong passion for her field of discipline. When lawyers start taking the proper administration of the law for granted, someone has to do something, or our justice system risk going down the drain. But this of course is the judge's responsibility.

[@herben2012]

i salute sen. santiago for her uncomparable braveness and intelligent

[@margauxborja3742]

People who find intelligent people to be ridiculous are dumb, because they merely can't understand what's going on. hahahahahaha God speed the senator!

[@rei0go50]

As expected of a rubbish "news" provider.

[@libendavid7482]

I'm one of those who loves Miriam .i want her to be the next Philippines president .

[@getrichandshare5845]

a woman of integrity, courage, discipline, determination and fearless- Is she the next PRESIDENT? Let's push this

[@mickypure]

she seems like more of a dictator and overly egotistical extrovert.. great leader at first glance but not good for the long run.

[@mirlovachki]

Doesn't it give you pleasure to see the rest of the senators stay mum when she speaks? Because she knows more of the law than them!

[@mirlovachki]

Never had there been anyone in Philippine history who would put the power hungry, corrupt and greedy politicians in their places. They must all be shaking in their shoes.

[@markchristophergolveo7735]

reading this now makes me sad :( maam we miss you!!

[@kathTV1]

@@mickypure 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Takot ka lang kay Miriam

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

This is a joke. She has no match in this video.

[@virgeroberts5251]

agree...

[@rigelaltair465]

She is beyond compare.. far better than those other politicians and lawyer.

[@tinp3789]

Has Miriam met her match? Who? Vitaliano Aguirre? LMAO! walang wala sa kalingkingan. Please!!

[@MauiXoXo]

I want Defensor Santiago to run for office. We need you!

[@talablokaj9809]

Anung Match dun? Malinaw naman na trabaho n Aguirre ang makinig. Miriam parin

[@kerwinmarin6061]

Such a big fan of her. She's the bravest woman ever.

[@SoiSOZ]

Enrile once said that the court has limits to its patience. Defensor-Santiago warned the prosec about their mal-practices several times. Now she exploded, the prosecution should see it coming. Aguirre's act is understandable BUT not EXCUSABLE. Try doing that in another country's court, not an ounce of tolerance will be given.

[@marcototoro4565]

We are not talking about respect here, this is an impeachment trial. Miriam has a point. If he doesn't want to listen because of what he's hearing, why didn't he just go out for a while. There's nothing wrong with asking permission duhh..

[@jwwelder07]

+Marco Totoro Your smart Marco> thumbs up to you kid!

[@rjdechavez4617]

+Marco Totoro good boy kid thumbs up for you....

[@jimmyartuz4092]

Ali Baba she has every right to lecture ineptitude of her counterparts. they passed the bars they should have no excuse but to know the craft. the problem of know-it-alls. they believe they surpass everyone in their leagues. the time someone better comes along they attack ad hominem as if a manner of speech matters than its logic. why? no rebuts? cornered?

[@glennmart07]

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”

[@anoysilarde9328]

Abogago si Atty Aguire,, Napakagago naman talaga eh! He has a good Grade in Good manners and Wrong Conduct!!! 1000 percent!!!!!

[@arlene19ferriols]

Walang KWENTA talaga ang RAPPLER may SIDE sila palagi na PINAPANIGAN.. LIKE if u AGREE!

[@BJAL4EVER]

Ashley Mirasol Huh?

[@tiktok_gurl_uwu362]

As for me,Madame MDS is always on the right position to talk kasi sa kanya ka lang makakakita ng tunay na depensa lalo pagdating sa katiwalian. Wala siyang takot sagasaan kung sino man ang dapat sagasaan. Our country needs this kind of a woman para namang me maganap na tunas na pagbabago. And if ever she will run as a President, unang una akong boboto sa kanya. I really admired you Madame. God bless you and I will prey to GOD THAT you will consider to run as a President.

[@madamambisyosa1396]

Miriam the best no one can compare to her.

[@pinoyonlinewealthtv]

Over all she did really good in this trial. She really is worthit to be an international judge.

[@marbymendez8021]

As a plain senior citizen : Atty. Vitaliano Aguirre is morally and legally wrong in Senate House (or even apply to Court) proceedings.Calls in -for contemp; he should have known better!!! ..such a bad example,WITHOUT DIGNITY.

[@sethspt777]

it's 2019, yet Ma'am MDS is still alive. 😍 you know, she'd been giving lectures coz these people were making fun of the law and Constitution as shown by their shenanigans. literate people who employ shady means just to achieve their greedy and selfish goals. thankfully, ma'am MDS wasn't fooled.

[@anoysilarde878]

Match? That is what you call MATCH?? Meriam met her Match?? If you are in the senate and you are a senator,, delivering speeches,,someone doing like that,,, are you getting mad or are you happy??? Just asking....I will VOTE Madam Meriam Defensor Santiago for PRESIDENT!!!!!!

[@rocketman11221]

This lady is very intelligent and confident. I believe the reason why she always looks upset in the Senate Chamber is because she is dealing with a lot of incompetent people and she is fed up. To those of you who sees her as arrogant, I am sure you know that the line between arrogance and confidence is very fine. Senator Santiago is a leader and if she becomes the PRES, politics of the PHIL will change for the better. She is the future of the country and hopefully the Filipinos can see that.

[@tiktok_gurl_uwu362]

TO Madame Santiago, I hope you will consider to run as a President in our country. Our country needs your credibility .

[@-JohnnyWaIker-]

Honestly, walang kayang makatapat sa calibre ni Madam Miriam sa panahon nya upto this date. PERIOD.

[@alchemy105]

No one can compare to her! No one! No one!

[@toughtop]

It is a big thing for a lawyer to become an RTC judge. And for her to be the lone senator with RTC JUDGE EXPERIENCE, then it is just but proper that people should see that as a testament to her credibility as a senator-judge in this impeachment trial. If you people perceived her to be "mayabang" or arrogant because she stated her experiences, then you are being myopic.

[@argozar]

those who say she's arrogant are filthy hypocrites who believe to the "so called'' righteous.

[@arlene19ferriols]

I LOVE u Sen Miriam

[@cabalbaljadepatrickt.5324]

Rappler is really a puppet controlled by an invisible string from no one knows who🤔

[@rigelaltair465]

i love miriam. kakampi ko siya. bagay sa naman yun sa ordinaryong bayaran na planted na abogago. but unfortunately hnd siya umubra ky madam miriam. i love miriam when she is galit in the senate.. outside job napakabait!

[@seqfernandez1812]

the title is funny. Aguirre can't match Miriam. The reason why he covered his ears coz he can't take Miriam.

[@virgeroberts5251]

agree...

[@AmphipolisXoXo]

Miriam is the best thing that Happened in Phil politics.

[@migcaro7151]

Pag ako nagsalita ng katotohanan mapapamura talaga ako! Baka nga lahat ng sabihin ko puro mura may kasunod. Napapa "gago" ka talaga sa katotohanan!

[@zandydoblon1188]

if one demands a respect, one must be respectful... i hope he remembers it now that he's the DOJ secretary..

[@louieweng2635]

Ang sumunod na kabanata po ay tinanggal siya ni PRRD dahil yata sa corruption. Di man lang siya tumagal as puwesto niya. Hays!!!

[@Denlion04]

@MrWegochi I strongly agree with you. GAGALING MAG CRITICIZE NG PINOY.