Duterte said to Miriam in presidential candidates debate: “Ma’am Miriam, what can I ask of you? I am facing a woman who would become the President of the Republic of the Philippines. It is even an insult to the intellect of everybody to be asking a question of such a learned and experienced human being in this planet."
She really does, however, no one listened that is why it is sad how things went on. It is hard to accept that she is gone, but I guess it is for the better so that she will not be in a predicament that the whole country will still criticize her because they cannot match her wisdom.
Hit like if you are one of the 4 million people who voted for her!! I registered and my first vote went to her! I've never been more proud and unashamed even if she didn't win!
During my college days i already admired Miriam about her intellectuality, her politucal will and the honesty and truthfullness in serving the country. I find her very powerfull in good faith. She was my first and my best in presidential candidates and i voted for her to the previous elections where Fidel Ramos won for presidency.. In 2016 my favorite Miriam run for presidency same with Duterte... This time i had voted for Duterte since he was our mayor in Davao City where it is my hometown and known him very well how Duterte runs his city with admiration. But if ever Duterte lost the election i have wishes and got thoughts in my mind that Miriam will be the one to win... Simply because i love them both!!!
President Duterte and Sen. Miriam Santiago were just praising each other during the election campaign... for them, it would be okay if one of them would win the presidency... I think millions of Filipinos chose Pres. Duterte because they felt that Sen. Miriam was again having exacerbation of her disease. It became more evident as the election was approaching. I, myself, noticed that. If Sen. Miriam was in good health, then I would definitely vote for her, but since she wasn't, I chose Pres. Duterte because I, together with millions of Filipinos, believed that he will do what he says, and true enough, from the very first day of his term until today, he did so many many many things, thousand times the previous administrations did. I can't imagine how the Philippines is doing right now if Pres. Duterte didn't win. I mean, Filipinos were so thirsty for a huge change. Mabuhay ang Presidente, Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!🇵🇭👊
@@jiejie2282 totay bobo lang talaga mga bumuto sa 2016 election.Pwede naman binuto nyo si miriam at bong bong marcos.para sila dalawa PANALO.pERO 4MILLION LANG NAKUHA NI MIRIAM.kaya sabi ni miram mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at kilalang universidad lang bumuto sa kanya.
She is the sole reason why I'm pursuing law and later, international law. Her impact on the youth is just indescribable. She gave us voice and reason to stand for our rights. I think that is why a lot of youth these days are active in political debates and activism. The day she lost the election was the greatest lost the philippines had since General Luna's assassination. She deserves the title of a hero.
Even President Duterte admired and respected her. So much that in the 2016 Presidential Debate, where he and MDS faced each other, the only question that Duterte has for Miriam was "How are you Maam."
I have the highest regard for this feitsy woman. Former Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago could have been the best President of the Philippines ever. We Filipinos need to be ruled by an Iron Lady like her. She was righteous and had very strong conviction to eradicate scalawags and corruption in our governmrnt. Rest in peace.
Charot TV Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
True! A very wise woman indeed. Where else can you hope to extend your legacy but to the youth of the country. True enough, the young ones adore and remember her. Even Rabiya did as well.
She Wrote books... Stupid is Forever and Stupid is Forevermore... shes famous in word plays or pick up lines like... "The Filipino politician's brain has two sides.. The left brain has nothing right.. The right brain has nothing left.." “As for all those jerks in government who are my enemies, they are the reason why God created the middle finger!” - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Best President we never had indeed.
@@brynels.9189 Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
It is just sad to realize that Filipinos were either deprived to have the most qualified president or easily convinced by publicity rather than excellence and brilliance. Thanks for this reaction video Ovela, for it made me remember MDS's glorious days... a true inspirartion to all Filipinos who long for better governance and life in the future...
@Music Game News - *Ovela, the reason why she lost was her illness had a recurrence during the campaign period back in 2016, which prevented her to go on the campaign trail. The last debate before the elections was the worst for her. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is an astute orator and sharp as they come. She was losing her train of thought during the debates. Duterte was all praises for her during that debate and Miriam returned the favor. She lost primarily because of her health.*
She was running for president against ramos when I was in college. She was leading during that election by millions untill the AFP votes came and 2days brown out in mindanao. Imagine if she won during that time instead of ramos.
i think if she elected as president way back in her first candidacy in 1992, the philippines will be absolutely better and i also have theory that there have something wrong in her candidacy that makes her failed for electing as president, in short they cheated Miriam Defensor Santiago
For me, she's the Epitome of A Strong and Real Leader. She has the all-time record of most resolved cases as judge, most number of republic bill filed and authored in the Senate, and cleaned up the corruption in different government agencies during her time in executive office... She was eating death threats but was never frightened because she believes in the power of Law. Truly, The Iron Lady of Asia and the Best Philippine President We Never Had. She's not just excellent but an inspiration. I have a strong personality but I cried when it was confirmed that she passed away even after I watched your reaction video. I miss her presence but her memories still lives here in my mind and heart. I love you, Nanay Miriam.
Yes, she could be everyone's mom/aunt. My favorite lines from her are: I eat death threats for breakfast. I always carry a handbag in case I need to slap someone. (Not verbatim) I love her, among the most funny people even if it's not her profession. Trivia, her books on law and her annotations are studied by law students. She knows the constitution like the back of her hand. I'm not sure how she would be like as a president if she won in 2016. I respectfully feel that 2016 was a tad bit late for her, kind of she missed her time If she won in earlier elections, she would have been AMAZING. Albeit, she did excellently in her life. I would've asked for more but the universe has decided. PS. I'm also an Ilonggo (a native of Iloilo City/Province)
Her son committed suicide at a very young age. It's sad because Miriam never expected anything from her children but her son got very high hopes and expectations from his classmates since her mom was a famous senator and judge, until he committed suicide..
I think Miriam Defensor's life story was featured in MMK. Her son who committed suicide was portrayed by Miko Palanca. I'm not sure, pero parang ganoon nga, nasobrahan sa pressure yung anak kaya nagsuicide.
I've watched a lot of your video reactions, but never subscribed. But the moment I saw your reaction to the great late Miriam Defensor Santiago, I had to. This showed you really cared about the Philippines. You are not just going for mainstream videos, but really doing research and looking into your interest. Kudos and more power!
We, as an ilonggo were always be proud of you(MDS) ❤️may you rest in peace in heaven. I hope she could be reborn and be a president of the Philippines in her next life😢
I am proud to say that I'm part of the 3% that voted our beloved Madam Miriam Defensor Santiago. If we could turn back time I'd still vote for her over and over again. ❤️
+1 she have so many basher and she said I will love philipinese till I die... And not listen to them...... Rest in peace.😭😢 Medium santiago we love you and we will never forget you.. You are the best presedent in the philipinese ❤️
She's my idol actually, she's a great lawyer afterall, and her story in MMK (Maalala Mo Kaya), her father there was about to die, and Ma'am Merriam was still young that time, and those words of her father that made her to be what she is before she died, it states that, "Always fight of what you think is right" and that made her to be a successful one, until now, that qoute is a life to me. I wanted to be like her in the near future. Kudos! :)
I really love MDS. So smart, witty and doesn't tolerate corruption. I always find it funny that she's so fluent in speaking English pero pag nagtagalog na haha lumalabas yung pagiging Ilongga. We Ilonggos are so proud of her. She's a national treasure and cancer stole her from us. You'll be forever be remembered and treasured madam M, Iron Lady. One of the greatest leaders we had. 💖
even Pres. Duterte during 2016 preesidential debates was all praises to this exemplary woman, he never bothered to attack or invalidate the things she does because he knows well how amazing of a person the late Madam Miriam is
takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
She lost the election due to health condition and I really admire her courage and will power that even on her last strength she still manage to conquer and survive the whole process of elections. Being Ilonggo made us really proud of her bringing pride to us all and she will definitely be the best president that we never had.
I really love her she's very smart among all the senators & an honest person. My father likes her so much even us. RABIYA is right she's the most remarkable person in the Philippines that you can't forgot. I salute her. Wé love You Our Senator Meriam Defensor Santiago... Wé love You..
Thank you for reliving the memories of my aunt, MDS. To us, she had left a remarkable legacy that the generations to come would find it too worthy of emulation. Mabuhay ka and salamat for watching this, boy!
I voted for her in the last presidential election. I would say, if she's healthy at that time, it would be a head to head race between her and President Duterte. Most of my friends and relatives considered her as their first choice, but they eventually opted to vote someone else due to her cancer - they didn't want to waste their vote. But for me, my vote isn't a waste either. I can still recall how teary eyed and emotional I was while I am casting my vote for her. I am already aware at that moment that she is losing the presidential race as well as her battle against cancer. That is when I realized that it was the most precious vote I have ever given to someone. It isn't just a vote, but also a gesture of expressing how thankful I am for all of her service to the Filipino people. One of my decisions that I will be forever proud of and will NEVER regret.
She's an epitomy of phenomenal woman with a heart felt beauty and soul. Thank you Sir Ovela for reminiscing her wonderful life history. This means a lot ♥️
You know what's surprising?! Her running mate in 2016 national election as vice president was Bong - Bong Marcos. Also, Sen. MDS was the wedding godmother of Heart Evangelista which BTW the reason the couple came to be. MDS introduced the two. Unfortunately, MDS never got to attend their wedding because she's already sick.
Senate deliberations are not as lively now as when she was there. She will school the other senators when she is on the floor. She was too honest and not afraid to say what is on her mind. Why we say she is the best president we never had? Look at Duterte and imagine a female instead. If she won in 1992, she would have been our 2nd female president. If she won in 2016, She would have been the 3rd female president. Ilonggo is pertaining to anything from Iloilo. Ilonggo: male, Ilongga: female. Ilonggo dish: dish from Iloilo. Rabiya and Miriam are both Ilonggas. A little history lesson. Iloilo is supposed to be Ilong-ilong or Irong-irong (meaning nose nose) but the Chinese can't pronounce the "r" and the Spaniards can't pronounce the "ng" so they instead named our province and city as Iloilo.
Honestly. Im in tears whule watching this. Because maam meriam is my Idol and she inspire me a lot.😅 Rip ma'am gisahin mo lahat ang mga corrupt na politician
Love her wit, being straight forward and over all personality. And despite of everything she's going thru at the time, she still wanted to impart more of herself and what she can do to better the Philippines, instead of just focusing on her health first. Amazing woman!
She is my idol when it comes to bravity and wisdom when she interrogates someone in the senate. She really dominated the senate during her time coz non one had the knowledge as she had. She was roaring for honesty and on point and was so fearless. She was so brillinant and so clever . Everything about being clever defines her. She loves serving the people with love ❤
Her politics were confusing and questionable at times. But we just can’t deny that she was an excellent and efficient leader, and a dedicated public servant. We cannot negate her contributions to our nation and everything she’s done in service of the Filipino people. She is indeed the greatest president we never had. 🙌🏼✊🏼🇵🇭
I feel happy because a foreigner like you are proud and happy about our greatest president that we never had. I suddenly miss her so much because of this. Thank you thank you so much to you.
*She is my Inspiration too she publish a book and when I read it, Every pages has a Knowledge you can earn and tresure it. And also if you can see all of her Achievements in life you can probably publish a book with atleast 30Pages*
@@oncetwice5499 I know you're semi-offended. Look, be mindful of your diction so that no Grammar Nazi can correct you. Dapat mong suriin at intindihin ang bawat salita na ibibigkas at isusulat mo. Hindi naman mali o isang kasalanan ang pagsasalita ng Ingles o ng ibang dialekto at lengguwahe, maging maingat at mapanuri lamang
For me, she's a role model. I really admire her love for our country 🇵🇭. Tunay na bayani ng bayan. Nagmumulat sa taong bayan. Last week lang nag hahanap ako ng reaction video about MDS, at eto na nga. Salamat sir. 😍
Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
I love that you keep on immersing yourself with Filipino culture ❤️ I love MDS too. I only registered to vote when she ran for presidency even though I knew that the chance of her winning was very slim. If her health was not deteriorating that time, I think she would have been the best president. Maybe the Philippine government didn't deserve her after all.
And her son committed suicide ☹️ It's very sad but the story about it is interesting. You might wanna check her life story too, it was re-enacted on a GMA TV show "Magpakailanman". I think it's available in TH-cam but I guess it doesn't have any subtitles.
I wish she run the Presidency when she was younger, so that she was able to school all the corrupt minded politicians. But probably it wasn’t her destiny.
MDS waa a brilliant woman. Always on top of her class... numerous academic awards..i still remembered one of her interviews, she was asked, you did not place in the Bar exam, her answer was "i was not focused on my review, i was focused on dating" 😂😂 funny and I love her.
I voted for her in 2016 presidential elections...her heart is pure and no visted interest politicians...she served the philippines especially the filipino people with all her strenght...she is a respected politician,mother,and a woman itself and we are very grateful for having her..she keeps on fighting for truth and justice...although shes gone in this world but her legacy will always stayed with us..remind us that how bless the filipino people for having a democracy in w/c other country aspiring for...lets be grateful for being a free republic of the philippines...and after all she is the best president that we never had...rip madam meriam defensor santiago...i salute u madam.
*She was said to be the BEST PRESIDENT the Philippines never had. May she rest in peace.*
AMEN!
True
AMEN!
Forever!♥️
Amen To That!
"Those who like me, raise your hands. Those who don't, raise your standards." - MDS
Savage
where u find that?
From the brilliant mind of Miriam!!!
I'm not sure if she even said that. But even if she didn't she'd eventually would had cancer not took her away from us.
Duterte said to Miriam in presidential candidates debate: “Ma’am Miriam, what can I ask of you? I am facing a woman who would become the President of the Republic of the Philippines. It is even an insult to the intellect of everybody to be asking a question of such a learned and experienced human being in this planet."
@ovela read this
In the end she supported duterte 😊😊😊
100%respect for them ❤⚘
@Ovela you should react on their debate only on duterte to mds
Agree.
Years back, she was the only one pushing to prepare for a pandemic.
She really does, however, no one listened that is why it is sad how things went on. It is hard to accept that she is gone, but I guess it is for the better so that she will not be in a predicament that the whole country will still criticize her because they cannot match her wisdom.
Agree.
Exactly miss
@@yomiyoukai exactly
Hit like if you are one of the 4 million people who voted for her!!
I registered and my first vote went to her!
I've never been more proud and unashamed even if she didn't win!
Proudly voted!
Proudly voted for MDS 😳
2016 elections was the first time I got the chance to vote, and my first vote is for her
During my college days i already admired Miriam about her intellectuality, her politucal will and the honesty and truthfullness in serving the country. I find her very powerfull in good faith. She was my first and my best in presidential candidates and i voted for her to the previous elections where Fidel Ramos won for presidency.. In 2016 my favorite Miriam run for presidency same with Duterte... This time i had voted for Duterte since he was our mayor in Davao City where it is my hometown and known him very well how Duterte runs his city with admiration. But if ever Duterte lost the election i have wishes and got thoughts in my mind that Miriam will be the one to win... Simply because i love them both!!!
I didnt vote for her but trully shes the best president we never had. Also because of her health ☹.
President Duterte and Sen. Miriam Santiago were just praising each other during the election campaign... for them, it would be okay if one of them would win the presidency... I think millions of Filipinos chose Pres. Duterte because they felt that Sen. Miriam was again having exacerbation of her disease. It became more evident as the election was approaching. I, myself, noticed that. If Sen. Miriam was in good health, then I would definitely vote for her, but since she wasn't, I chose Pres. Duterte because I, together with millions of Filipinos, believed that he will do what he says, and true enough, from the very first day of his term until today, he did so many many many things, thousand times the previous administrations did. I can't imagine how the Philippines is doing right now if Pres. Duterte didn't win. I mean, Filipinos were so thirsty for a huge change. Mabuhay ang Presidente, Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!🇵🇭👊
Amen to that!
If it happened that mds died while being the elect president then it would be Leny Robredo's luck so there's a reason why Duterte must won it.
@@jiejie2282 totay bobo lang talaga mga bumuto sa 2016 election.Pwede naman binuto nyo si miriam at bong bong marcos.para sila dalawa PANALO.pERO 4MILLION LANG NAKUHA NI MIRIAM.kaya sabi ni miram mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at kilalang universidad lang bumuto sa kanya.
@@stormkarding228 then?
@@jiejie2282 iyak na 2000s kid
Duterte actually had very high respect of MDS. He even doesn't want to debate against her during the Presidential Debate.
Absolutely true
They ended up chatting
@@smudge82_ yeah and not kidding...it's just i find it cute.
True
Takot si duterte makipagdebate kay MDS kasi alam nyang hindi sya mananalo.. At maraming alam sa kanya si MDS..
She is the sole reason why I'm pursuing law and later, international law. Her impact on the youth is just indescribable. She gave us voice and reason to stand for our rights. I think that is why a lot of youth these days are active in political debates and activism. The day she lost the election was the greatest lost the philippines had since General Luna's assassination. She deserves the title of a hero.
Hello. I just read this comment of yours now. I know it's late, but I hope you're doing well right now in your studies. Keep going!
She might lost the title but to a great leader where both reciprocated the same level of respect.
Even President Duterte admired and respected her. So much that in the 2016 Presidential Debate, where he and MDS faced each other, the only question that Duterte has for Miriam was "How are you Maam."
I remembered that debate. So full of respect to one another.
🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
I have the highest regard for this feitsy woman. Former Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago could have been the best President of the Philippines ever. We Filipinos need to be ruled by an Iron Lady like her. She was righteous and had very strong conviction to eradicate scalawags and corruption in our governmrnt. Rest in peace.
kung hindi sya nadaya ni Ramos naging president sana natin sya! sana matagal ng naayos ang gobyerno at bansa natin!
Charot TV Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
Fact: MDS finished her master's degree in just a year and her doctorate in just 6 months.
Most of her supporters during her campaign are college students... Thats how much youth loves and believes in her ❤
Isa ako dun hahahah
@@rosnelpm nice 👍 on my way to work i saw a lot of students sa moa whose actively giving flyers and even shirts ❤
Me too,.. I have witness her giving words for young people like me way back then and she is extraordinary ❤️
Count me in!
True! A very wise woman indeed. Where else can you hope to extend your legacy but to the youth of the country. True enough, the young ones adore and remember her. Even Rabiya did as well.
She's actually the best. She is very smart, genius one. And she is straight forward and very frank when she talk.
But she is crazy..sick in the head
@@franzvegs4497 Did you have evidences of that? I know dumb people like you always portray smart people as crazy
She Wrote books... Stupid is Forever and Stupid is Forevermore... shes famous in word plays or pick up lines like...
"The Filipino politician's brain has two sides.. The left brain has nothing right.. The right brain has nothing left.."
“As for all those jerks in government who are my enemies, they are the reason why God created the middle finger!”
- Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
Best President we never had indeed.
Agreed🤧
I wanna buy her books ❤❤❤
Even Duterte himself praised Miriam saying "he is looking into the next President of Ph".
They're actually friends. Duterte would even seek help and pieces of advice from Miriam.
MDS would have been Pres.Duterte's Legal Consultant especially in the International Law or Spokesperson.
@@brynels.9189 never sila nagign friend wagkanbg gagawa ng kwento
@@brynels.9189
Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
It is just sad to realize that Filipinos were either deprived to have the most qualified president or easily convinced by publicity rather than excellence and brilliance. Thanks for this reaction video Ovela, for it made me remember MDS's glorious days... a true inspirartion to all Filipinos who long for better governance and life in the future...
Well said
@@francismazo7996 thanks sir
I wanted to become a lawyer because of her. She's my role model.
Same here 👋
We are the same!!!
@Music Game News - *Ovela, the reason why she lost was her illness had a recurrence during the campaign period back in 2016, which prevented her to go on the campaign trail. The last debate before the elections was the worst for her. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is an astute orator and sharp as they come. She was losing her train of thought during the debates. Duterte was all praises for her during that debate and Miriam returned the favor. She lost primarily because of her health.*
i was going to vote for her but didnt because of her health.. didnt want added stress for her
True! It comes from the mouth of PRRD during the debate. He respected Miriam very much.
PRRD was my second choice. She was first. RIP ma'am.
Di na kita nakikita sa Karambola
You must react on the Duterte and late Santiago debates.
She was running for president against ramos when I was in college. She was leading during that election by millions untill the AFP votes came and 2days brown out in mindanao. Imagine if she won during that time instead of ramos.
The Philippines would be better
WeW
@@louiselol4843 yesyes
@@mitzypooh4643 yep! Sad but true!
i think if she elected as president way back in her first candidacy in 1992, the philippines will be absolutely better and i also have theory that there have something wrong in her candidacy that makes her failed for electing as president, in short they cheated Miriam Defensor Santiago
SHE WAS CHEATED FOR SURE. ang siste kapreho ng pangyayari kay BBM ... leading siya sa gabi, sa umaga, talo!
I think she won, but because Ramos cheated before
Exactly right and correct! She was cheated by Fidel Ramos... In that election i voted for Maam Miriam.
It's possible that people during that time were still "high" the People Power Movement. One thing I'm sure of... my parents didn't vote Ramos,lol
I have never clicked so fast... AS LONG AS IT'S ABOUT THE GREAT MIRIAM, I'M IN! 😍😍✨
She was classmate of bill clinton and she graduated with fying colors in all universities either local and international.
Clinton? Hello. Research
Si Gloria Arroyo ata yung naging classmate ni Bill Clinton
For me, she's the Epitome of A Strong and Real Leader. She has the all-time record of most resolved cases as judge, most number of republic bill filed and authored in the Senate, and cleaned up the corruption in different government agencies during her time in executive office... She was eating death threats but was never frightened because she believes in the power of Law. Truly, The Iron Lady of Asia and the Best Philippine President We Never Had. She's not just excellent but an inspiration. I have a strong personality but I cried when it was confirmed that she passed away even after I watched your reaction video. I miss her presence but her memories still lives here in my mind and heart. I love you, Nanay Miriam.
The Best President that we never had. Thankyou Mr. Ovela for the Honest reaction! ❣️😇 Godbless, you deserve a million subscribers.😇
Yes, she could be everyone's mom/aunt. My favorite lines from her are:
I eat death threats for breakfast.
I always carry a handbag in case I need to slap someone. (Not verbatim)
I love her, among the most funny people even if it's not her profession. Trivia, her books on law and her annotations are studied by law students. She knows the constitution like the back of her hand.
I'm not sure how she would be like as a president if she won in 2016. I respectfully feel that 2016 was a tad bit late for her, kind of she missed her time If she won in earlier elections, she would have been AMAZING. Albeit, she did excellently in her life. I would've asked for more but the universe has decided.
PS. I'm also an Ilonggo (a native of Iloilo City/Province)
Her son committed suicide at a very young age. It's sad because Miriam never expected anything from her children but her son got very high hopes and expectations from his classmates since her mom was a famous senator and judge, until he committed suicide..
omg yun pala yung reason. so sad😭
Ano ba anak niya babae o lalaki
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I think Miriam Defensor's life story was featured in MMK. Her son who committed suicide was portrayed by Miko Palanca. I'm not sure, pero parang ganoon nga, nasobrahan sa pressure yung anak kaya nagsuicide.
@@HotDog-zi9mu puro Lalake anak nya
I've watched a lot of your video reactions, but never subscribed. But the moment I saw your reaction to the great late Miriam Defensor Santiago, I had to. This showed you really cared about the Philippines. You are not just going for mainstream videos, but really doing research and looking into your interest. Kudos and more power!
Fun fact: her and pres. Duterte we're vouching each other at the election days.
We, as an ilonggo were always be proud of you(MDS) ❤️may you rest in peace in heaven. I hope she could be reborn and be a president of the Philippines in her next life😢
She was considered by many "The BEST President our nation never had."
because it's true..
Ahaha...it seems to me you're the MU fanatic here. I didnt even watched the last MU.
@@Sofia-wx8ev Not really.. hehe
@Markuss Dee 😂😂😂😂 copy paste na lang tayo
I am proud to say that I'm part of the 3% that voted our beloved Madam Miriam Defensor Santiago. If we could turn back time I'd still vote for her over and over again. ❤️
She is one of my inspirations, I admire her for being smart and able to study at different universities. She is the best president we never had.
+1 she have so many basher and she said I will love philipinese till I die... And not listen to them......
Rest in peace.😭😢
Medium santiago we love you and we will never forget you.. You are the best presedent in the philipinese ❤️
She's my idol actually, she's a great lawyer afterall, and her story in MMK (Maalala Mo Kaya), her father there was about to die, and Ma'am Merriam was still young that time, and those words of her father that made her to be what she is before she died, it states that, "Always fight of what you think is right" and that made her to be a successful one, until now, that qoute is a life to me. I wanted to be like her in the near future.
Kudos! :)
No one is asking,
Better she didnt win, were suffering to robredo if she win Presidency 2016
@@franzvegs4497
I'm not asking you to comment here too, just sayin' my thoughts. Godbless you!
@@mirahtiempo8473 excuse me? Thats why you dont need to throw garbage here because no kne asking you..no one cares with your sick idol...
I really love MDS. So smart, witty and doesn't tolerate corruption. I always find it funny that she's so fluent in speaking English pero pag nagtagalog na haha lumalabas yung pagiging Ilongga. We Ilonggos are so proud of her. She's a national treasure and cancer stole her from us. You'll be forever be remembered and treasured madam M, Iron Lady. One of the greatest leaders we had. 💖
I'm happy that your channel is also featuring other contents like this😍😍❤️
yeah its pretty to see and hear that someone like ovela is featuring something like this!!! it really make sense following this man
The Best Presesident that we never had 😭😭😭😭😭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
She actually published a comedy and satire book "Stupid is Forever" and a book 2 "Stupid is Forevermore."
She would've been a great President.
You're cute bro 👌😎
@@bazingaICUI4CU you too are cute. Bagay kayo 😊
@@aryannameko are we gonna ship them?😅
@Dax Toh ❤ @Phil Austine
Hahaha
@@bazingaICUI4CU you to bro. Lol
Sarap maging Pilipino dahil may Miriam Defensor-Santiago ang Pilipinas. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bro, you better react more of her Iconic punch lines...Please
Trivia: Most of her supporters were students..
Yes mostly college
Add info - BBM IS HER PROTEGE and running mate as her VP!
She is the best political figure in the Philippines. The REAL IRON FIST.
i voted for her 3 times when she run for Presidency during the past administrations,thank you for this video...
even Pres. Duterte during 2016 preesidential debates was all praises to this exemplary woman, he never bothered to attack or invalidate the things she does because he knows well how amazing of a person the late Madam Miriam is
takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
We love Merriam with her sense of humor not tired hearing every conversation she had so brilliant woman in this plnet
she is an idol on every girl who wanted to speak for the world... i remember when she is in the news her interviews are always lively..
OVILA,I am crying the whole time while watching your video.We are in the same city!She was a great woman.And she will forever be!♥️♥️♥️♥️
She lost the election due to health condition and I really admire her courage and will power that even on her last strength she still manage to conquer and survive the whole process of elections. Being Ilonggo made us really proud of her bringing pride to us all and she will definitely be the best president that we never had.
mali ka totoy natlao sya dahil bobo lang bumuto nugn 2016 election.
I really love her she's very smart among all the senators & an honest person. My father likes her so much even us. RABIYA is right she's the most remarkable person in the Philippines that you can't forgot. I salute her. Wé love You Our Senator Meriam Defensor Santiago... Wé love You..
Im just here because i missed Madam Miriam so much now that we have many clowns in the government
Me too. She would have been scolding them if she's still alive.
@@daxaq7888 not just scolding but they will hear "waaaaaah" haha
They should start roasting each other. One day roast fest to commemorate Defensor Santiago.
K
True, so messed up right now
Thank you for reliving the memories of my aunt, MDS. To us, she had left a remarkable legacy that the generations to come would find it too worthy of emulation. Mabuhay ka and salamat for watching this, boy!
I'm also from Iloilo wee love love her!! 😍😍😍. Best senator of all!!
More of her pleaseeeeee.
"I eat death threats for breakfast"
-Miriam Defensor Santiago
The BEST PRESIDENT we never had
i totally agree with you
President we never had..but not the best
@@franzvegs4497 She is the best, you fool! Go back to school and learn some figure of speech!
I voted for her in the last presidential election. I would say, if she's healthy at that time, it would be a head to head race between her and President Duterte. Most of my friends and relatives considered her as their first choice, but they eventually opted to vote someone else due to her cancer - they didn't want to waste their vote.
But for me, my vote isn't a waste either. I can still recall how teary eyed and emotional I was while I am casting my vote for her. I am already aware at that moment that she is losing the presidential race as well as her battle against cancer. That is when I realized that it was the most precious vote I have ever given to someone.
It isn't just a vote, but also a gesture of expressing how thankful I am for all of her service to the Filipino people.
One of my decisions that I will be forever proud of and will NEVER regret.
I really love watching your videos specially the topic is from Philippines ...... I hope you will keep inspiring everyone 💋
Miriam is one of the two filipino to ever study in harvard university...
Sino po yung isa?
Pinoy din
@@itreallyhurtz4540 JPE
I love this Reaction from a foreigner! I Love it Ovela.. GOOD JOB!!!
Your reactions are 100% real. You go out your way to react and not just follow anybody out there. Thank you and more power to you
I’m an Ilonggo & I’m proud of her. 🥰
Hi Ovela! I am touched and happy how you takenpur culture one by one ☺️ soon you will be a pure filipino by heart. ❤️❤️❤️
The BEST PRESIDENT we never had!!!😢
Truth💔
This was six month ago and i just watched it. So good of you sir to show other people about the iron woman of PH ty.
My mom have always adore her, she even tought MDS will winn her first presidency but suddenly lose.
i wanted to vote for her but didnt because being president is stressful and I didnt want her to be stressed because of her health..
I wanted to vote her but knowing her condition, baka lumala then yung Vice President yung papalit e. Nakakatakot pag si Leni yung papalit 😂
@@marble2957 same hahaha kaya pinapanalangin ko rin ang kalusugan ni President Duterte.
@@kimyoung3160 yeah would have been best noong unang pagtakbo niya. Still she is remarkable💙
@@brynhard naku laking tuwa ni Leni nyan pag nagkasakit si Duterte 😂😂
She's an epitomy of phenomenal woman with a heart felt beauty and soul. Thank you Sir Ovela for reminiscing her wonderful life history. This means a lot ♥️
Yes she's a walking "encyclopedia" ...
She's also a walking law book HAHAHA
Yes ....like we love everything about her
You know what's surprising?! Her running mate in 2016 national election as vice president was Bong - Bong Marcos.
Also, Sen. MDS was the wedding godmother of Heart Evangelista which BTW the reason the couple came to be. MDS introduced the two. Unfortunately, MDS never got to attend their wedding because she's already sick.
Ilonggo is being referred to the people living in Iloilo.
your video made me cry..because all the memories of sen Miriam means a lot to all of us...
Senate deliberations are not as lively now as when she was there. She will school the other senators when she is on the floor. She was too honest and not afraid to say what is on her mind. Why we say she is the best president we never had? Look at Duterte and imagine a female instead. If she won in 1992, she would have been our 2nd female president. If she won in 2016, She would have been the 3rd female president.
Ilonggo is pertaining to anything from Iloilo. Ilonggo: male, Ilongga: female. Ilonggo dish: dish from Iloilo.
Rabiya and Miriam are both Ilonggas.
A little history lesson. Iloilo is supposed to be Ilong-ilong or Irong-irong (meaning nose nose) but the Chinese can't pronounce the "r" and the Spaniards can't pronounce the "ng" so they instead named our province and city as Iloilo.
Proud ilongga here too 😍
Honestly. Im in tears whule watching this. Because maam meriam is my Idol and she inspire me a lot.😅 Rip ma'am gisahin mo lahat ang mga corrupt na politician
It was not the Filipinos who named her as the Iron Lady of Asia but the international media known as the "The Time".
Love her wit, being straight forward and over all personality. And despite of everything she's going thru at the time, she still wanted to impart more of herself and what she can do to better the Philippines, instead of just focusing on her health first. Amazing woman!
My forever Idol. The "Iron lady of Asia."
She is my idol when it comes to bravity and wisdom when she interrogates someone in the senate. She really dominated the senate during her time coz non one had the knowledge as she had. She was roaring for honesty and on point and was so fearless. She was so brillinant and so clever . Everything about being clever defines her. She loves serving the people with love ❤
We Filipinos really love her that is why she is being tagged as the best president we never had.
This made me teary-eyed. No one can replace her.
Her politics were confusing and questionable at times. But we just can’t deny that she was an excellent and efficient leader, and a dedicated public servant. We cannot negate her contributions to our nation and everything she’s done in service of the Filipino people. She is indeed the greatest president we never had. 🙌🏼✊🏼🇵🇭
I feel happy because a foreigner like you are proud and happy about our greatest president that we never had. I suddenly miss her so much because of this. Thank you thank you so much to you.
Yes she came from Iloilo she's ilongga😍
You're awesome dude yourself for appreciating a brilliantly awesome Filipina politician. It says a lot of your goodness within yourself as a person.
Omg the iron lady and the best president that we don't have
Verry heartwarming. I was teary eyed watching this. Someone like you, a foreigner paying tribute to our a BEST FILIPINO POLITICIAN EVER LIVED ❤❤❤
*She is my Inspiration too she publish a book and when I read it, Every pages has a Knowledge you can earn and tresure it. And also if you can see all of her Achievements in life you can probably publish a book with atleast 30Pages*
It seems like you didn't adapt the book's intelligence well
@@heneralantonioluna8725 Sorry I'm not Inteligent as you 😟
@@oncetwice5499 I know you're semi-offended. Look, be mindful of your diction so that no Grammar Nazi can correct you. Dapat mong suriin at intindihin ang bawat salita na ibibigkas at isusulat mo. Hindi naman mali o isang kasalanan ang pagsasalita ng Ingles o ng ibang dialekto at lengguwahe, maging maingat at mapanuri lamang
@@heneralantonioluna8725 I'm not offended promise I'm just sad
@@oncetwice5499 pursue to learn more. Not just languages but anything you can learn from. You'll be a great person in the future, I know.
For me, she's a role model. I really admire her love for our country 🇵🇭. Tunay na bayani ng bayan. Nagmumulat sa taong bayan.
Last week lang nag hahanap ako ng reaction video about MDS, at eto na nga. Salamat sir. 😍
Miriam and Duterte were close friends. Even during their debates their humility and honesty with each other cant compare beyond words.
Totoy takot si digong sa legit na matalino,back early 90s election dinaya si miriam.Atleast proven matalino mga tao noon kahit dinaya.2016 election mga taga up na inakala nyo npa at private school kadalasan bumuto sa kanya.Patunay lang na kaunti ang matalino sa 2016 election.AYaw rin ni miriam sa maangas gamit2x ng kamay na bakal pero hindi nirespeto ang batas ng pinas.
She's our walking dictionary in the Philippines I love her so much she's my idle ❤️❤️❤️
Ilonggo or Hiligaynon is a language/dialect that used in communicating in Iloilo City even in the different provinces here in Mindanao..
I love that you keep on immersing yourself with Filipino culture ❤️ I love MDS too. I only registered to vote when she ran for presidency even though I knew that the chance of her winning was very slim. If her health was not deteriorating that time, I think she would have been the best president. Maybe the Philippine government didn't deserve her after all.
And her son committed suicide ☹️ It's very sad but the story about it is interesting. You might wanna check her life story too, it was re-enacted on a GMA TV show "Magpakailanman". I think it's available in TH-cam but I guess it doesn't have any subtitles.
Duterte has a huge respest to the late Senator MDS
She was my idol...
A great orators ,
Sharp Brain
Patriotic...
The best professor
"She was the best President that Filipinos never had"
I admire her strong personality and inteligence with a good heart...
the president we never had✨
She was my inspiration and i really admired her intelligence and strong personality!
I wish she run the Presidency when she was younger, so that she was able to school all the corrupt minded politicians. But probably it wasn’t her destiny.
She did during Ramos time.
Ovela, look, 100k views in 2 days. Thats how much we like MDS. I voted for her in every election where she ran.
only brilliant people will understand her
she may Rest in Peace🙏
I cried. Omg. I missed watching her... She is very authentic. I love her
MDS waa a brilliant woman. Always on top of her class... numerous academic awards..i still remembered one of her interviews, she was asked, you did not place in the Bar exam, her answer was "i was not focused on my review, i was focused on dating" 😂😂 funny and I love her.
I voted for her in 2016 presidential elections...her heart is pure and no visted interest politicians...she served the philippines especially the filipino people with all her strenght...she is a respected politician,mother,and a woman itself and we are very grateful for having her..she keeps on fighting for truth and justice...although shes gone in this world but her legacy will always stayed with us..remind us that how bless the filipino people for having a democracy in w/c other country aspiring for...lets be grateful for being a free republic of the philippines...and after all she is the best president that we never had...rip madam meriam defensor santiago...i salute u madam.