Category Archives: Miriam Santiago

Sen. Miriam Santiago to Reyes: “one celled amoeba!”

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Carlo Ople

“It is contemptuous, a revelation of utmost ignorance. That kind of ignorance can only come from a one-celled amoeba. Wag akong ginaganyan ha.” – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago (Source)

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Sen. Miriam Santiago on Military Corruption

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Carlo Ople

“Kung alam ko lang na ganito pala ang lakas at an lawak ng pagnanakaw sa ating bansa, nagsuicide na ako nang ipanganak ako ng nanay ko. Oras na lumitaw ako sa nanay ko dapat diyan hinugot ko na ang umbilical … Continue reading →

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Senator Miriam Santiago’s Speech at the Joint Session

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Carlo Ople

“If we in the Senate fail to convince our colleagues in the House, then we are a sinking ship and we will go down with this political Titanic.” – Senator Miram Defensor Santiago There were two solons who stood out … Continue reading →

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Remove Tax on Cash Donations (Facepalms BIR)

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I just found out that the government is actually making a killing out of the cash donations that are pouring in for the Ondoy relief operations. In a Senate hearing spearheaded by veteran lawmaker and fiery Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, … Continue reading →

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Senator Miriam Santiago Goes Berserk Against Infomercials

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I remember long ago my late grandfather, Senator Blas F. Ople, told me that one of his favorite senators is Miriam Santiago. When I asked him why, he told me that Miriam “spiced” up the floor. This was echoed as … Continue reading →

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