Indeed a person may feel different things whenever he witnesses such an act. But thousands of netizens show support for the measure, with more than 5 facebook groups up and running in support of the bill. Manila, philippines senator miriam defensor santiago is confident that her anti epal bill, aimed at shaming vain politicians who claim credit for projects built with public funds, will. Esguerra credit belongs to the taxpayers, so take those billboards wi. Miriam defensor santiago submitted her certificate of candidacy coc on october 16, 2015. Anti epal bill is a proposal by no other than senator miriam santiago who targets politicians or any government officials who claim credits for projects funded filipino. However, what sets her apart from the rest of the pack is her nononsense style of leadership.
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. It seems barbers has taken on the advocacy of the late senator miriam defensor santiago who, prior to her demise, had filed senate bill 54, or the anti signage of public works bill a similar anti epal. Ailing santiago filed the most bills, hits nonaction on them. Miriam with her dad during graduation at up visayas iloilo. Miriam defensor santiago of the republic of the philippines. This was announced today wednesday, by her husband narciso jun santiago. Santiago to shame vain politicians thru antiepal bill. Defensor santiago was the principal author of the antidynasty bill in the senate and had been pushing for its immediate passage in congress for more than a decade. Chacha ok if it disqualifies idiots from presidential race. Miriam defensor santiagos most popular book is stupid is forever. Senator miriam santiago will have more fun in the philippines.
When we started holding rallies, people in the crowd would press bills of these amount into my palm, and. The anti signage of public works act, more popularly known as the anti epal bill, which was originally filed during the th congress, will prohibit public officials from affixing their names or photos on signage announcing a planned, ongoing, or finished public works project. Political offences in international law santiago, miriam defensor on. In a nation where many public officials are charged. Santiago to shame vain politicians thru antiepal bill inquirer. Former senator miriam defensor santiago, the iron lady of asia, has ended her battle with canc3r at the age of 71, her husband atty. Miriam asks colleagues to tackle antiepal, political dynasty bills for more proposed measures in the house of representatives, visit our bill tracker. Miriam defensor santiago qsc born miriam palma defensor. Senator miriam defensor santiago lamented that a number of her important bills. Advocate watch full length torrent gostream streaming engl. Miriam defensor santiago miriam in numbers facebook. Miriam defensor santiago, who sided with estrada at impeachment trial, spoke on behalf of his group. Miriam defensor santiagos antiepal bill is formally titled an act prohibiting public officers from claiming credit through signage announcing a public works project. Miriam defensor santiagos speech at the rh public forum.
He said that visitors are not allowed and that gifts will not be accepted, such as flowers and other blooms. Stupid is forever, a book by senator miriam defensor santiago. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines. Anti epal bill united states congress united states government. Miriam defensorsantiago, who sided with estrada at impeachment trial, spoke on behalf of his group. Miriam defensor santiago has 20 books on goodreads with 587 ratings. Defensor former district judge and dimpna palma defensor. Miriam defensor santiagos blog goodreads share book. The preelection season is around the corner, and senator santiago pushes anew for her bills that have wide implications on the country. 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. Miriam defensorsantiago filed a similar bill before, also known as anti epal bill. Miriam defensor santiago might have done a very excellent job lecturing and humiliating president noynoy aquinos political assassins during the controversial impeachment trial of ousted chief justice renato corona. To counter this selfpraise, senator miriam defensor santiago filed a bill, now commonly referred to as antiepal bill, prohibiting public officials to affix their name or image to any signage on a proposed or ongoing public works project.
This, in essence, is the message of senator miriam defensorsantiago in senate bill no. Miriam defensor santiago 2016 presidential campaign wikipedia. Antiepal bill it has become almost standard practice. Anti epal bill is a proposal by no other than senator miriam santiago who targets politicians or any government officials who claim credits for projects funded filipino taxes. Naging basehan niya ito upang maghain ng batas tungkol dito ang antiepal bill.
Stupid is forever miriam defensorsantiago slideshare. Senator miriam defensor santiagos insights about corruption. Santiago, the senates top performer, challenged her colleagues to act on her bills, particularly senate bill no. Antiepal bill by miriam santiago antiepal bill by senator miriam defensor santiago anti epal bill antiepal bill proposed by miriam santiago before we start this article, let us just remind everyone that this is no laughing matter. Miriam defensor santiago has been dubbed as the iron lady of. Her proposed antiepal bill or formally referred to as senate bill 1967 an act prohibiting public officers from claiming credit through signage announcing a public works project is backed by the government, the church and. Combine that with her extraordinary intelligence, a fierce temper, and fiery tongue, and. Noong nagkaroon siya ng book signing sa makati ay sinabi. This, in essence, is the message of senator miriam defensor santiago in senate bill no. Senator miriam defensor santiago inquirer file photo by christian v. Miriam defensor santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. However when it comes to the equally contentious rh bill issue, the feisty senator is as shortsighted and pathetic as the. I thought it was too cheap for a book thats why i really didnt hesitate in buying it.
Defensor santiago wrote at least 30 books, many of which are about law and. 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. Miriam confident antiepal bill will be passed abscbn. Thank you very much, miriam defensor santiago for president volunteers for making the miriam in numbers video, and sampaguita for making a catchy campaign jingle for me. Senator miriam defensor santiago senate of the philippines. Swift passage of antiepal bill sought manila bulletin. Gaining popularity with her witticisms, miriam launched two successful books stupid. Senator miriam defensor santiago lamented that a number of her important bills are still languishing in the senate. Senator miriam defensorsantiagos antiepal law, formally known as senate bill 1967, is currently being deliberated upon in the senate. See more of the legacy of miriam defensor santiago on facebook. However, she decided to remain in the university for an additional semester and finished her course with an almost perfect grade of 1. Sep 04, 20 she already reminded us on how corruption is being done in our country even before the pork barrel issue, and yet we felt contented to punished just the few of them. Table of contents wicked asukal ka, ako ay sago deat threast for breakfast outofnotebook experience the worst thing about being married miriam on miriam.
Between 2002 and 2007, austrian climber christian stangl completed the seven summits messner list, climbing alone and without oxygen, and reported a record total ascent time from respective base camp to summit of 58 hours and 45 minutes. Anti epal bill is a serious proposal intended to change the countrys corrupt political image. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness. 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. Books by miriam defensor santiago goodreads share book. Miriam defensor santiago who is sick and suffered complication, was rushed by ambulance to the makati medical center mmc last monday, 30 may 2016. Jun 19, 2015 stupid is forever miriam defensor santiago 1. Makialam sa mga isyu sa bansa gamit ang social media. Senator miriam defensorsantiagos book stupid is forever. Senator miriam defensor santiago encourages the youth to remain honorable and be critical of corrupt government officials. The proposers of this bill have studied different aspects about the very common practice of the youth couples in this day and age which is the public display of affection or what they call the pda. For sure you have already heard of this bill being passed as a law and is being the talk of the tv news shows, tabloids and.
Jun 21, 2015 ailing santiago filed the most bills, hits nonaction on them. Miriam defensor santiago qsc was a filipino academic, lawyer, judge, author, and statesman. She earned the degree, doctor of juridical science, in the united states. Metung yang abogada, sadyang ukum, ampong propesor ning leying pangpunbatas ampong leying internasional constitutional law and international law. Pressure aquino, house on foi i hope netizens can exert sufficient, educated public pressure on all these entities to shake a leg and pass the foi bill. Ph at the book launch of stupid is forever photo by rejj sibayan dont miss your chance to buy a signed copy of stupid is forever and have a photo with senator miriam defensor santiago. So i was crazy on getting this famous book stupid is forever by senator miriam. Ang mga politikong epal at dinidikit ang mga pangalan at. Miriam santiago pushes for antiepal bill when in manila. Abscbn news, based on research by abscbn investigative and research group miriam defensor santiago was born in june 15, 1945 in iloilo city to parents benjamin a. The 2016 presidential campaign of miriam defensor santiago, a thenincumbent senator of the philippines, was announced on october, 2015 at a book signing event. 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.
Miriam defensor santiago, ngayong martes sa powerhouse. I bought the book in national bookstore and it cost me 175 pesos. In her more than twenty years of political career, miriam has proven herself to be an honest, efficient, and excel. Defensor santiago and so when i had the chance and money to buy it, i grabbed it like a hungry lion. Miriam defensor santiago has filed the most number of bills and resolutions in the senate despite being on sick leave, but she. This act shall be known as the anti political dynasty act. Miriam defensor santiago gave her last breath peacefully on thursday, 8. A lawyer, a former trial judge, and a renowned constitutional and international law expert, senator miriam santiagos accomplishments are too numerous to count.
Mar 06, 2012 and from all these negativity, comes a flicker of positive vibe from no less than senator miriam defensorsantiago. Miriam defensor santiago filed a similar bill before, also known as anti epal bill. Miriam defensor santiago vowed yesterday to restore meritocracy in the government service by appointing the most competent and honest administrators if she becomes. Miriam defensor santiagos book, stupid is forever, which was. Senator miriam defensorsantiago with rejj sibayan of astig.
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