‘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