Sen. Miriam Santiago
By neelia_lyn
@neelia_lyn (2003)
Philippines
February 9, 2012 9:05am CST
Senator Miriam Santiago seems to be one who has a sharp tongue, hot tempered, but intelligent - there's sense in what she's saying. I do love listening to her lash out to other people because she could be right in so many ways. People find it hard to argue with her because she could be intimidating. I find her sometimes funny or humorous. She could be scary but she has a sense of humor. I just wonder how it is to have her as a mother although I think she is a compassionate person when it comes to family.
11 responses
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
9 Feb 12
Only one thing I can save about her, she is TV gold, Primetime news is boring without her. I want her to be in a reality show and she must have Immunity in the first 2 months so she wont be voted out immediately and just watch her lose her temper and intimidate the people who are inferiorly intelligent.... Damn that is like delicious entertaining TV.
On the bright side she is one of the best senators in history. a hard working one.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Right, I would love to watch her when she's into a reality show. That would be real entertaining. And I agree, she's one of the best senators and she might have been a better president than GMA.
Thanks, cap!
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@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
Survivor ala Miriam....Imagine teh ratings and the laughter from that program. If it's in the works, I am dying to watch and be a fan. Will go down on philippine TV history, hands down.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
she'll become more famous if that will happen.
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@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Well, she is my favorite senator for a reason. When I do watch her, I understand what she's coming from (because I can follow her logic, even though I can't have her degrees). Perhaps, I can imagine her in my mother because they kinda made from the same mold (but my mom's a little nicer and sociable). This view is shared by many of mother's colleagues and acquaintances. They also kinda have the same look.
Anyway, I think we are grateful in Senator Santiago because some of her actions and sentiments are what we want to happen in the trial. She is our Representative in that court. She relates her expertise rather than warming her seat and not saying anything substantial (my emphasis on the last word). Although many times, she does go over the edge and many people malign her for it, I think it's better to have a Miriam Santiago in a court full of lawyers who are in fact, fools of fame and ambition.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
You are right. I am sure she's one of the reasons why many people watch the impeachment because of the way she handles things. While some senators are most effective in shooting movies or shows than by just warming their seats during trials or hearings, Sen. Miriam Santiago's contribution of her expertise is surely important during those times.
Thanks for sharing your views
@Rick1950 (1575)
• Lima, Peru
9 Feb 12
Well, I've already read about the Senator and it seems to be a great women. His carriere is impressive and she has showed always to be an intelligent woman. She has also a wide field of culture. Almost she were elected as President. She's still young and she will give a lot of talk in the future.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Yes, she might have made a big difference if she has become a president. You seem to be updated with what's happening in our country Thanks, Rick!
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@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
I have too much admiration for Senator Miriam Santiago. How I wish she isn't sick to be able to attend the impeachment proceedings. I remembered that time I heard her speak in person. She is very intelligent and not at all intimidating. She has the sense of humor and I can't stop myself from laughing at her pick-up lines. She is very eloquent and I think she can be compassionate. I am hoping she will be back at the impeachment proceedings. She does not mince her words and know the law and its interpretation.
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@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Yes, she is very intelligent that sometimes she was thought to be "over-intelligent" and her sanity is questioned. There's no boring moment when she's present during the impeachment.
Thanks for sharing, yahnee!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
12 Feb 12
You are right, myzhian. And no one is judging her (at least in this discussion) of not being a good mother and a family wife cause no one is perfect.
Thanks!
@canetecheeryl (78)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Thanks for posting this friend. Because of all senators, Sen. Miriam Santiago is my most favorite senator. She keeps on fighting against corruption in the Philippines. As the senators of the Philippines said, Senate hearing could be so boring without her presence. She is so brilliant and courageous. I love also her "taray lines" and pick lines in senate hearing.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Oh good that Miriam Santiago is your favorite senator. "Taray lines", I like them too. Thanks!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
True. She's always straightforward and that's important because she's a senator. Thanks
@asiacevillar (643)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
she's just like that whenever she's on the floor of the senate but I think she's a very loving mother. she could have that stern-mothering style at times but I 'm pretty sure she's not as "intimidating" when it comes to her family.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
I do agree with you, asiacevillar. I think tough-looking people are kind-hearted ones, too, if we only get to know them well.
Thanks!
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
Indeed,she is a very articulate,intelligent and strong woman.She is quite controversial sometimes but she can manage it in a nice and intelligent way.She is a woman with sense.
She quite popular again due to her funny pick up lines that she use as ice breaker during her speech or interviews.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
She doesn't smile or laugh a lot, but as you've said, her pick up lines are quite funny
Thanks, ardoy. Happy mylotting!
@jethdale (156)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
I'm a big fan of senator santiago. Other may say that she is funny sometimes but i admire how intelligent sen. santiago. When sen. santiago join the senate judge, there was really a great change in the system and flow of the impeachment trial. What i like so much about her is her willingness to implement what is necessary especially if its for the good of the many.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Yes, she doesn't care if she is criticized or judged as long as she's doing what is good for the majority. Thanks for sharing, jethdale!