(Eagle News)– Malacañang paid tribute to former Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, who died early Thursday morning due to lung cancer.
“She was a shining light in Philippine political annals, for her sharp legal mind, uncompromising stand and acid humor,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.
“Her passing also signals the passing of an era of politicians with wide-ranging intelligence and the courage to express their true conviction,” he added.
Supporters of the late senator have started lining up for the wake when it was announced open for public viewing.
The wake at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Cubao began Thursday night and will continue until the interment on Sunday (October 2).
Her remains will be interred at the Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City.
