Senator miriam defensor santiago jokes about corruption and pacquiao, and reflects on the existence of god and the meaning of life. Former judge and legal scholar is also the author of over 30 books, including the bestselling joke book, stupid is forever. Santiago has written at least 30 books, many of which are about law and social sciences. Contributor names defensorsantiago, miriam created published philippines. Miriam defensor santiago became globally famous with her courageous and brilliant crusade against corruption in the philippines. Miriam defensor santiago candidacy running for presidency in the 2016 elections background born in iloilo city to a judge and a dean eldest of seven children married to narciso yap santiago has two sons education graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in political science, magna. Santiagos book is evidently riveting and an admirable one because of the courage of the author to expressed her thoughts and stand regarding corruption in the philippines. Miriam defensor santiago has been dubbed as the iron lady of asia for her nononsense drive against graft and corruption when she served all the three branches of the governmentjudicial, executive, and legislative. Follow miriam defensor santiago and explore their bibliography from s miriam defensor santiago author page. An autobiography 9789711005528 by miriam defensor santiago and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. However, instead of doing a book signing, the senator chose. Senator miriam defensorsantiago launches a joke book. Miriam defensor santiago the official website of miriam defensor santiago summary on miriam defensor santiago, senator from the philippines.
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Christianity versus corruption by miriam defensorsantiago, 2001, worldview publications edition, in english. Miriam defensor santiago of the republic of the philippines. It may seem so funny but such hilarity really makes a lot sense. Miriam defensor santiago has been dubbed as the iron lady of asia for her nononsense drive against graft and corruption when she served all the three branches of. Dec 09, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I miriam defensor santiago mibait miriam palma defensor anyang junio 15, 1945 metung yang mepiling ukum ning international criminal court ampong kayanib ning senado ning filipinas. This book by senator miriam defensorsantiago launched last december 2014 is now a national bestseller selling over 110,000 copies in less than 2 months. June 15, 1945 september 29, 2016 was a filipino academic, lawyer, judge, author, and statesman, who served in all three branches of the philippine government. Miriam defensor santiago on wednesday said to wild cheers from an audience of. Philippine senator miriam defensorsantiago is known to be a feisty and clever politician, well noted and quoted for her jokes and witty pickup lines during events, speaking engagements, press conferences and even during senate hearings. Christianity versus corruption 2001 edition open library. May 17, 2015 miriam defensor santiago funny quotes and punch lines compilation watch out fot part 2 best of the best quotes from miriam santiago book.
Among her works is the code annotated series project 2000, a series of books about laws passed by the. Miriam defensor santiago j u a n a v o t e 2 0 1 6. Miriam defensor santiago submitted her certificate of candidacy coc on october 16, 2015. As a decorated scholar, public servant, and author, senator santiago can whip up spot on jokes and commentaries that will make readers laugh and reflect each time they flip the page. Manila, philippines updated on her 70th birthday, senator miriam defensor santiago wants you to know. Miriam defensor santiago funny quotes and punch lines. Miriam defensor santiago jokes and quotes home facebook. She earned the degree, doctor of juridical science, in the united states. Manila senator miriam defensor santiago recently launched her humor book stupid is forever, which she dedicated to her two sons, archie and ar. Miriam s water pickup lines and leadership tips many filipinos are happy with okay na or puwede na yan. Thats why when i checked national bookstores list of bestselling books for january, it didnt surprise me when her latest compilation of oneliners, jokes, and speeches, stupid is forever, topped the list.
Jan 09, 2020 as a student critic that will rate the book of miriam defensor santiago, from 15 stars, 5 stars as the highest and 1 star as the lowest, we rated the book 4. It was launched at national book store trinoma last december 04, 2014. The book, stupid is forever by merriam defensor santiago is a collection of jokes, pickup lines, satirical phrases, comical illustrations and excerpt in some speeches she had done pertaining to different social issues specially in the field of politics. Defensor santiago was named one of the 100 most powerful women in the world in 1997 by. Miriam defensor santiago qsc born miriam palma defensor. As a result, at 43, she was named laureate of the asian nobel prize, known as the ramon magsaysay award for government service. The miriam defensor santiago dictionary miriam defensor santiago movement for responsible public service, youth organization for unity, truth, and honesty, 1991 philippines 71 pages. Miriam defensor santiago simple english wikipedia, the free.
Senator miriam defensor santiago senate of the philippines. Miriam defensor santiago funny quotes and punch lines book. Senator miriam defensor santiago endeared herself to her young supporters with witty jokes, hugot lines and funny anecdotes. For those who havent had the chance to get a copy yet, here are 10 striking quotes from. Senator of the philippines incumbent assumed office june 30,2010. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce myself to you as the only senator who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Miriam defensor santiago was born on june 15, 1945 in iloilo city, iloilo, philippines as miriam palma defensor. Miriam defensor santiagos most popular book is stupid is forever. Miriam defensor santiago is one of the most intelligent people known in the philippines. May 07, 2016 miriam defensor santiago is a filipino politician, notable for serving in all three branches of the philippine government judicial, executive and legislative. Miriam defensor santiago s most popular book is stupid is forever.
Stupid is forevermore is a book full of humor this action should promote not only your own individual happiness but also the happiness of all concerned. National book stores bestselling and fastestselling book in 2014 national book. Santiago, then commissioner of the bureau of immigration and deportation, calling former rep. This was announced today wednesday, by her husband narciso jun santiago. Before stupid is forever, there was the miriam dictionary. Miriam defensor santiagos witticisms never fail to amaze me. Books by miriam defensor santiago author of stupid is forever. She was also named as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world in 1997 by the australian magazine. Top 10 stupid quotes on love and politics from senator miriam. As much brand as leader, she had so much social capital that her more questionable actions did nothing to tarnish her image as an incorruptible bastion of the rule of law. Jan 27, 2015 punchlines, jokes even mockery, senator miriam defensor santiago nails them all. Stupid is forever is a compilation of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks and speeches delivered by santiago, who is known for her feisty attitude.
Oct 02, 2016 the iron lady in reverse chronology by paolo enrico melendez. Miriam defensorsantiago on wednesday said to wild cheers from an audience of. Miriam defensor santiago is politician, professor, and public servant who is most notable for being the very first filipino to win a seat as a judge at the international criminal court. Jul 02, 2014 senator miriam defensorsantiago, recently announced in a press conference that she has stage 4 cancer of the left lung even the way she said it had a certain sense of flair. Stupid is forever is a book written by senator miriam defensor santiago and published by abscbn publishing. Ive always thought that they would someday make a book about her and they did. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness. Miriam defensor santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption.
The late senator miriam defensor santiago set the template for the kind of books young people would read, abscbn publishing head ernie lopez said. Miriam defensor santiago funny quotes and punch lines compilation watch out fot part 2 best of the best quotes from miriam santiago book. Stupid is forever by senator miriam defensor santiago is a compilation of her speeches, jokes, pickup lines delivered or curated by this very famous filipino public figure. Ive heard millions of stupid things in the senate the lady senator famous for her witty remarks launches a collection of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks, and speeches. The book is a compilation of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks and speeches delivered by mds. In her more than twenty years of political career, miriam has proven herself to be an honest, efficient, and excel. Miriam defensor santiago 2016 presidential campaign wikipedia. Author of constitutional law, where angels fear to tread, cutting edge, christianity versus corruption, the miriam defensor santiago dictionary, international law, how to fight graft, how to fight election fraud.
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