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Even in death, Miriam Santiago a social media darling
Even in death, Miriam Santiago a social media darling
Kimberly Jane Tan,
ABS-CBN
Published Sep 29, 2016 12:33 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 29, 2016 06:36 PM PHT
After former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago quietly passed away Thursday, tributes for the feisty yet beloved government official flooded social media sites.
After former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago quietly passed away Thursday, tributes for the feisty yet beloved government official flooded social media sites.
Santiago, who has millions of followers on her social media pages, was a top trending topic following news of her death with more than 30,000 tweets about her online as of 11:46 a.m.
Santiago, who has millions of followers on her social media pages, was a top trending topic following news of her death with more than 30,000 tweets about her online as of 11:46 a.m.
This is no surprise as Miriam was one of the first politicians to tap social media for her political career. She currently has 3.7 million 'likes' on Facebook while she has 2.89 million followers on Twitter.
This is no surprise as Miriam was one of the first politicians to tap social media for her political career. She currently has 3.7 million 'likes' on Facebook while she has 2.89 million followers on Twitter.
The hashtag #RIPMiriam Santiago has been used many times on the online platform.
The hashtag #RIPMiriam Santiago has been used many times on the online platform.
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Most Filipinos loved her tough-talking persona but netizens were more enamored by Santiago's witty one-liners and jokes she regularly posted online.
Most Filipinos loved her tough-talking persona but netizens were more enamored by Santiago's witty one-liners and jokes she regularly posted online.
[STAFF] Did you know? Miriam was born on a Friday. Happy Friday!
(Photo credit: @rapplerdotcom) pic.twitter.com/kXXTu41s4w
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) June 17, 2016
[STAFF] Did you know? Miriam was born on a Friday. Happy Friday!
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) June 17, 2016
(Photo credit: @rapplerdotcom) pic.twitter.com/kXXTu41s4w
Some of her famous ones include a Facebook post shared and liked thousands of times saying: "Handbags? I don’t like them at all because they occupy my hands. My hands always have to be ready, in case I need to slap somebody.”
Some of her famous ones include a Facebook post shared and liked thousands of times saying: "Handbags? I don’t like them at all because they occupy my hands. My hands always have to be ready, in case I need to slap somebody.”
Santiago also shared a glimpse of her personal life, occasionally posting photos with her husband Narciso.
Santiago also shared a glimpse of her personal life, occasionally posting photos with her husband Narciso.
Her account also showed several "throwback" photos, including those taken when she was still a law student or was just starting her political career.
Her account also showed several "throwback" photos, including those taken when she was still a law student or was just starting her political career.
Some of her viral posts were quotes directed at political rivals.
Some of her viral posts were quotes directed at political rivals.
For all those jerks in government who are my enemies, they are the reason why God created the middle finger.
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 10, 2014
For all those jerks in government who are my enemies, they are the reason why God created the middle finger.
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 10, 2014
In the 2016 presidential elections, when I am rid of my lung cancer, I intend to claim the presidency I won in 1992.
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) November 14, 2014
In the 2016 presidential elections, when I am rid of my lung cancer, I intend to claim the presidency I won in 1992.
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) November 14, 2014
Santiago passed away at 8:52 a.m. after a long bout with lung cancer.
Santiago passed away at 8:52 a.m. after a long bout with lung cancer.
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago died peacefully today at 8:52 a.m. Details of the interment will be announced later. (1/2)
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 29, 2016
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago died peacefully today at 8:52 a.m. Details of the interment will be announced later. (1/2)
— Miriam Santiago (@senmiriam) September 29, 2016
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