Remembering | The Iron Lady Of Asia
By: Rania Sahisan & Trisha Joyce Neri
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Mon Sep 29 2025 12:33:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
On September 29, 2016, the Philippines lost one of its fiercest leaders. Miriam Defensor-Santiago — brilliant lawyer, fearless senator, and the “Iron Lady of Asia” — passed away at 71.
Sharp-witted, unapologetically brave, and deeply principled, she fought for justice with both intellect and heart. Her voice may be gone, but her legacy continues to echo in every Filipino who stands for truth.
Thank you, Senator Miriam. We remember.