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Former Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park.
By AJ Bolando, via Philstar
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MANILA, Philippines –Family, friends, colleagues and supporters of former senator and presidential candidate Miriam Defensor-Santiago gathered on Sunday to bring her to her final resting place at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.
Priest Aris Sison officiated the burial rites for Santiago. She was also sent off with 21-gun salute courtesy of honor guards.
A Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral earlier Sunday. The final mass was presided by Bishops Teodoro Bacani Jr., Honesto Ongtioco, and other priests while the Philippine Madrigal Singers served as choir for the Mass.
“Please help us when you stand at the side of our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven,” Bacani said of the late senator during the Mass.
As per Santiago’s request, she was laid to rest beside her son, Alexander. The latter passed away in 2003 after committing suicide.
The 71-year-old politician passed away last Thursday in her sleep after her long bout with lung cancer. Her wake was held at the Assumption Chapel of the Cathedral Grottos also in Cubao, Quezon City.
Miriam, dubbed the “Iron lady of Asia" , was one of the most endearing figures in Philippine politics, pop culture and academia. She was also one of the leaders well-loved by youth for her jokes as well as her inspirational remarks in speeches.
The late senator was best-known for her years of service in the Senate. She was first elected senator in 1995.
During the funeral mass, Miriam’s sister, Len Defensor, thanked doctors and medical personnel who helped her sister. She also extended gratitude to Miriam’s supporters, including the youth. —With reports from Kristian Javier
Priest Aris Sison officiated the burial rites for Santiago. She was also sent off with 21-gun salute courtesy of honor guards.
A Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral earlier Sunday. The final mass was presided by Bishops Teodoro Bacani Jr., Honesto Ongtioco, and other priests while the Philippine Madrigal Singers served as choir for the Mass.
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The Family and supporters of the late Senator leaving the
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Cubao, QC
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“Please help us when you stand at the side of our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven,” Bacani said of the late senator during the Mass.
As per Santiago’s request, she was laid to rest beside her son, Alexander. The latter passed away in 2003 after committing suicide.
The 71-year-old politician passed away last Thursday in her sleep after her long bout with lung cancer. Her wake was held at the Assumption Chapel of the Cathedral Grottos also in Cubao, Quezon City.
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| Arrival of the Funeral procession at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City |
Miriam, dubbed the “Iron lady of Asia" , was one of the most endearing figures in Philippine politics, pop culture and academia. She was also one of the leaders well-loved by youth for her jokes as well as her inspirational remarks in speeches.
The late senator was best-known for her years of service in the Senate. She was first elected senator in 1995.
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| The Senator's resting place beside her son's tomb |
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