PH'[My father] said we have a lot of relatives who are criminals, so you should be a lawyer,' says the senator, explaining how she ended up choosing a career in law
She’s fierce. She’s feisty. She’s Miriam Defensor Santiago.
Known as the “Iron Lady of Asia” and popular among the youth for her memorable witticisms, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has made Philippine politics even more colorful. The lady senator won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service and the 1985 TOYM Award for Law, just to name a few. But apart from those numerous accolades and unforgettable moments in the Senate, what else do we know about her?
Here are 10 lesser-known facts you probably didn’t know about Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago:
She was a swimming champion.
During her high school days at the Iloilo Provincial National High School, Miriam was considered a “child prodigy.”
She excelled in almost all areas, including swimming. In fact, she emerged as champion during a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. sponsored by the Red Cross. As a freshman, she was also a Spelling Bee champion and appointed as editor-in-chief of their high school paper, a position she held until graduation.
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