By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Mark Villar has lauded the passage of Republic Act No. 11963 which paved the way for renaming two important roads in Quezon City after the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
The said bill was left untouched, as such, it lapsed into law.
Villar said as a public servant, he admires Defensor-Santiago, stressing that her dedication was anchored on the desire to improve the lives of our fellow Filipinos.
“Her brilliant career and commendable work ethic have inspired me to pursue this path in service of the Filipino people,” Villar said.
“It is very heartwarming that we are honoring one of the outstanding icons of Philippine politics through this tribute of naming an avenue after her. The late Sen. Miriam has immensely contributed to the development of our political landscape and has positively influenced thousands of public servants like myself,” the senator added.
Villar graced the ceremony where the street marker, renaming the two roads after the late senator.
He joined Vice President Sara Duterte, local government unit officials of Quezon City led by Mayor Joy Belmonte, Defensor-Santiago’s husband, Atty. Jun Santiago, and fellow senators Sens. Koko Pimentel, Francis Tolentino, and Robin Padilla in the program.
The renaming ceremony of BIR and Agham roads to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue was made last Saturday (11 Nov 2023).
Santiago served as senator for three terms, a presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court in Quezon City, and a commissioner of the Department of Immigration.
“Sen. Miriam isn’t dubbed as the “Iron Lady of Asia” for nothing. She has defended the interests of the people in different platforms and at all levels. Her steadfast commitment to public service merits our lifelong remembrance of her through this avenue. As we pay tribute to her, I hope that the next generations of Filipino youth and public servants will mirror Sen. Miriam’s commitment to the public,” Villar said.
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