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 π #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 πͺ #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. π₯ #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 π’... 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 π΅π— 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. π’— #MIRIAM2016 (@KingAhrDee) May 9, 2016
Si Miriam ang perfect example ng "The one that got away" π— Ejay Dimayacyac (@juankulot) May 9, 2016
Person: I'm sad I want Miriam to win,she's just the best.— . (@taystrings) May 9, 2016
Same person: *didn't vote for Miriam*
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 π#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 π— Norika Artajo (@itsmeNorika) May 9, 2016