What is Miriam Defensor Santiago known for?
Defensor Santiago became nationally famous when she issued perhaps the first decision to rule against martial law. At that time, alleged illegal public assemblies were declared as crimes and were punishable by death.
Who is Miriam Defensor Santiago VP?
On October 15, 2015, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago confirmed Senator Bongbong Marcos as her running mate. Santiago and Marcos are two of the three senators who acquitted Renato Corona in his impeachment trial in 2012 (the other senator was the late Joker Arroyo).
Who is the Iron Lady of the Philippines?
Santiago is a woman of destiny. She will be remembered in Philippine history as a genuine hero of her people. She has been called the incorruptible lady, the platinum lady, the tiger lady, the dragon lady, the iron lady of Asia, the queen of popularity polls, and the undisputed campus hero.
Is Miriam Santiago dead?
Deceased (1945–2016)Miriam Defensor Santiago / Living or Deceased
Is Miriam Defensor still alive?
September 29, 2016Miriam Defensor Santiago / Date of death
Who is the Iron Butterfly of Asia?
It was in this period that Imelda described herself – a neophyte transitioning into a true political partner to her husband – as “a butterfly breaking out of its cocoon”. This led one foreign journalist to call her “the iron butterfly”.
Who is the husband of Miriam Defensor Santiago?
Narciso SantiagoMiriam Defensor Santiago / Husband (m. 1970–2016)
Who are the parents of Mike Defensor?
Matias Defensor Jr.
Florence Defensor
Mike Defensor/Parents
Who is Miriam Defensor husband?
Who was known as the Iron Lady?
“Iron Lady” is a nickname of Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013), the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Who is Mike Defensor in the Philippines?
Michael Tan Defensor (Tagalog pronunciation: [dɪfɛnˈsɔɾ], born June 30, 1969) is a Filipino politician serving as the Party-list Representative for Anakalusugan since 2019. He is also the CEO of Pax Libera Mining, Inc.
Who are the siblings of Miriam Defensor Santiago?
Benjamin Defensor Jr.
Len Defensor
Miriam Defensor Santiago/Siblings