Category Archives: Miriam Santiago

Senator Miriam Santiago’s Speech at the Joint Session

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Share“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

ShareI 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

ShareI 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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