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Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago (Defensor)

Also Known As: "the Iron Lady of Asia"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Iloilo City, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines
Death: September 29, 2016 (71)
St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines (Lung cancer)
Place of Burial: Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
Immediate Family:

Daughter of Benjamin Azucena Defensor, Sr. and Dimpna Defensor
Wife of Private
Mother of Narciso Santiago III and Private
Sister of Benjamin Defensor Jr.; Private; Private; Private; Private and 2 others

Occupation: Senator of the Philippines
Managed by: Carlo Gregorio Magno Veluz
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About Miriam Defensor Santiago

Miriam Palma Defensor Santiago was a Filipino lawyer, professor, judge, author, and statesman, who served in all three branches of the Philippine government: judicial, executive, and legislative.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago's Timeline

1945
June 15, 1945
Iloilo City, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines
1971
April 13, 1971
2016
September 29, 2016
Age 71
St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
October 2, 2016
Age 71
Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines