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Always a Fan of Miriam

How my heart breaks for your passing. I've always been and will always be a fan. Whenever a news about you flashes on TV I would jump on my feet and occupy that corner near the TV. But the news of your death made my knees quiver. If it was not for the fact that I was at work when a friend told me of the news, my tears would have been falling.

I remembered doing a report about famous people in Region VI where your hometown (Iloilo) belongs. I talked a lot about you and intentionally spared little time for others.Your achievements are always remarkable. Your contribution to strengthen our constitution, your advocacy to fight and stop graft and corruption, your funny quirks during senate hearings, your straight-to-the-point criticisms, your fearless exposes. I believe all are genuine.



It's no wonder why you are dubbed as The Iron Lady of Asia and bias aside, you're the only one who deserves to call somebody "STUPID!" to his face.



You have my respect and my love. I've never regretted voting for you during the last elections. You've always had my support. As what they say you're one of the best presidents that this country never had.

How I wish more women like you would rise up and be as equally fierce as you are. Women who know what they are fighting for. Women who spend more time educating themselves than painting their faces. Women who are fearless. Women who recognize their role in the society. But above all, women who find HOME as their safe haven.




I'm happy you died of lung cancer and not of the cancer that the Philippine political system is diagnosed of. You didn't lose the battle, you fought, you stood up and raised the white flag. You surrendered because you know you've given all your strength and that there's no need to prove your vigor. You knew it's about time.




More than that, I pray that in your entire life you've had an encounter with Jesus. I hope to see you in heaven then Senator. You've inspired me in ways you didn't know. I salute you! Today, you are laid to rest. Be at peace Madame! Goodbye!

Always a fan,

Marga 


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