‘Miriam’ Trends on Twitter as Netizens Expressed their Dismay about the Election Results

MANILA, Philippines – ‘Miriam’ had trended on Twitter as Netizens expressed their dismay about results of the 2016 PH elections.

The senator ranked 5th out of the 6 presidential candidates in the partial results released on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Numerous voters had only two choices: Miriam Santiago or Rodrigo Duterte. However, in the end, majority had voted for Duterte.

Sen. Miriam Santiago, Image credit: Miriam Santiago Twitter

As of 8:30 pm, Duterte is leading the race with 11,084,850 votes, while Grace Poe is in second, with 6,177,430. READ MORE HERE.

Miriam Santiago has been tagged as the Iron lady because as a public servant, she had never been linked to corruption, and illegal practices. Here are interesting tweets about Miriam Santiago:

It's heartbreaking to see that Miriam's still on the last place. But know that, you've won our (youths) hearts. #HalalanResults

— Paolo Hans (@paolooanes) May 9, 2016

The best PRESIDENT we never had Ma'am Miriam 😞 #HalalanResults

— Therese ♕❤ (@mthereseplacibe) May 9, 2016

whoever wins this election im proud to say that i voted for miriam and wouldnt regret a thing even if she will win or lose #HalalanResults

— Helppp!, kaycee (@raspydork) May 9, 2016

Miriam Defensor-Santiago doesn't deserve the fifth and last spot. She is the woman of future. #HalalanResults

— RJ (@rjrecierdo) May 9, 2016

MDS is the best president we refuse to have. Too bad the joke is on us because it's not her loss, it's ours. #HalalanResults #Miriam

— Lore (@bandsandnoble) May 9, 2016

Win or lose, our respect and salute will always be yours @senmiriam the "Iron Lady of Asia" #MiriamUntilTheEnd #HalalanResults

— Clark (@Jayceedum) May 9, 2016

We're losing the Iron Woman of Asia she's one of a kind 😪 #HalalanResults

— Miss Jackson (@philophobic__) May 9, 2016

Despite of her(Sen. MDS) health condition, she can still handle and fight for our country. She's an inspiring strong woman. #HalalanResults

— Kerzly Gutierrez (@kerzxc) May 9, 2016

My support has been w/ Duterte all along but seeing Miriam's name at the bottom she doesn't deserve, breaks my heart. 😥 #HalalanResults

— Ronnaver Pua (@ronnaBear) May 9, 2016

It's heartbreaking to see that Miriam's still on the last place. But know that, you've won our (youths) hearts. #HalalanResults

— Paolo Hans (@paolooanes) May 9, 2016

Thank you, Sen. Miriam Santiago for the outstanding service you have rendered for our country! You're a good man in a storm! #HalalanResults

— Calzona's Protector (@calzonafieeerce) May 9, 2016

If only we could have 2 presidents :3 MDS and RDD#HalalanResults

— Josephine Raven (@MsRavenReyes) May 9, 2016

DU30 and MDS are the two deserving Presidents. But I hate seeing that while one is at the top the other is at the bottom. #HalalanResults

— AJ Durana (@AJdurana) May 9, 2016

Thank you, Miriam. You are the best president the Philippines never had. :( #HalalanResults #Halalan2016

— Kryss Clyde (@KryssClyde) May 9, 2016

It would be better if it was DU30 -Miriam or Miriam Du30... I don't want to see her name at the bottom 😢... Salamat po sa Lahat Madam Miriam

— Tim (@Cl0udYui) May 9, 2016

I hope Miriam will be able to read all the tweets about her. Thank you so much for your years of service. Thank you for your love for 🇵🇭

— la (@LAHXCALUM) May 9, 2016

Miriam, you have never failed the Filipino people.It was an honor to have voted you! Thank you! #IronLadyOfAsia pic.twitter.com/fA3Q5naYcp

— Glenn Fegarido (@glennfegarido) May 9, 2016

My mom saw me teary eyed because of Miriam. She told me that there's a reason if Miriam will lose this 2016 election. So, move on. 😢

— #MIRIAM2016 (@KingAhrDee) May 9, 2016

Si Miriam ang perfect example ng "The one that got away" 😞

— Ejay Dimayacyac (@juankulot) May 9, 2016

Person: I'm sad I want Miriam to win,she's just the best.
Same person: *didn't vote for Miriam*

— . (@taystrings) May 9, 2016

Haaaaay Miriam. Please know that you have the fewest votes not because we don't trust you. It's not you, it's the situation.

— Gianella Argao ♔ (@argaogianella) May 9, 2016

It's either #DU30 or #Miriam for me, still frustrated na she's at the bottom. Philippines, you can do better than that.

— KidWolf (@officialkidwolf) May 9, 2016

I WANT DUTERTE TO WIN BUT SEING MIRIAM IN THE LAST SPOT WAS SO HEARTBREAKING. WHY PEOPLE WHY 💔#ALDUBinITALYDay1

— LOLA NIDORA (@ANGLOLANIDORA) May 9, 2016

Sen. Miriam is one of the ladies in this world that I always look up to. I've got so much respect for her. God has plans for her 🙏

— Norika Artajo (@itsmeNorika) May 9, 2016

PH Election Results 2016, Duterte Continues to Lead Presidential Elections, Marcos leads Vice-Presidential Race

MANILA, Philippines - Rodrigo Duterte continues to lead the presidential elections, while Bongbong Marcos leads the vice-presidential race on May 9, 2016. This is based on the partial unofficial results from COMELEC’s transparency server, as of 7 p.m. (ABS)

The voting precincts were officially closed at 5 p.m., but reportedly, there are still some that are conducting elections because some of the PCOS machines had bogged down.

As of 8 p.m.

As of 9:09 pm:

There are still more than 50 million uncounted votes, so it’s still anybody’s ballgame. Many Netizens expressed their dismay on the poor showing of Miriam Santiago, which was the last, based on recent reports.

Santiago had been topping the polls in majority of schools and universities nationwide and the election results were not reflective of the votes of the youth.

Rodrigo Duterte, the tough talking mayor of Davao, had his ‘miting de avance’ in Luneta and the throng of people who attended the rally outnumbered any of the other candidates.

Rody Duterte, Image credit: Rody Duterte FB

If this can serve as an indication of the people who would vote for Duterte, then Digong will continue to maintain his lead.

Second to Duterte was Grace Poe; next was Mar Roxas, then Jojo Binay, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Roy Seneres.

For the vice-presidency, Leni Robredo came in second, Alan Peter Cayetano, third. Chiz Escudero came next, Antonio Trillanes IV and Gringo Honasan.

Meanwhile, Netizens have trooped to Twitter to tweet about showbiz couple Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla and their controversial election pictures.

COMELEC had prohibited voters to take pictures inside the voting area and of their ballots.

Reportedly, the couple didn’t violate any rule. Read more HERE.

Hopefully, the smooth tallying of votes would proceed until a winner has been proclaimed. The 2016 PH election results must also be respected and accepted by all the candidates and their followers.