According to the back cover of the book, it is a collection of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks and speeches delivered andor curated by the beloved senator. Manila senator miriam defensor santiago had a million people to thank as she launched her new book titled stupid is forever, a. Former senator miriam defensorsantiago, the iron lady of asia, has ended her battle with canc3r at the age of 71, her husband atty. Miriam defensor santiago launches sequel to stupid is forever thursday, june 25, 2015 barely half a year since the launch of the phenomenal bestseller stupid is forever, sen. On wednesday, december 3, she launched stupid is forever, a collection of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks, and speeches delivered andor curated by senator miriam defensor santiago. Press release miriams stupid is forever, bestselling. Stupid is forevermore also features entertaining illustrations from some of the countrys best. Senator miriam defensor santiago, whose senate speeches are usually fiery and lengthy, speaks for only about 5 minutes, and has difficulty.
Ph at the book launch of stupid is forever photo by rejj sibayan dont miss your chance to buy a signed copy of stupid is forever and have a photo with senator miriam defensor santiago. If i become president of the philippines, i shall return to this very place and try to duplicate this environment. Senator miriam defensor santiago met her fans at the launch of her new book, stupid is forever, at trinoma in quezon city on wednesday, december 3, reports aries joseph hegina on. Manila senator miriam defensor santiago recently launched her humor book stupid is forever, which she dedicated to her two sons, archie and ar. Miriam defensorsantiago announces presidential run. The senator started her speech by joking, thanks for the millions of stupid filipinos who inspired this. Senator miriam defensorsantiago launches a joke book. Miriam charms fans at book launch in trinoma coconuts manila. Senator miriam defensor santiago is running for president in 2016.
Miriam defensorsantiago great teachings and legacy lives on. In an interview with reporters after the book launch, santiago said. Miriams stupid is forever is fastestselling book of 2014. Stupid is forever meet and greet at nbs glorietta youtube. Miriam defensorsantiago, the feisty lawmaker known for her verbal acrobatics and caustic takedowns of other politicians, believes that. Miriam defensor santiago launches new book stupid is forever under abs cbn publishing tuesday, december 02, 2014 senator miriam defensor santiago is known to be the fearless politician in the philippines, but recently, she is also fast becoming the senator who can crack up jokes and witty pickup lines during any type of event. Santiago, then commissioner of the bureau of immigration and deportation, calling former rep. Vida cruz if you are a fan of senator miriam defensorsantiagos jokes, punchlines, and witty oneliners, her new humor book stupid is forever will be a treasure trove. Former senator miriam defensor santiago, the iron lady of asia, has ended her battle with canc3r at the age of 71, her husband atty. Ang stupid is forever ay naging posible dahil sa abscbn publishing at ito ay magkakaroon ng launch sa disyembre 3 wednesday sa national book store, trinoma at may meet and greet kay senator miriam defensor santiago alas2 ng hapon. The wisdom of miriam defensor santiago home facebook. Miriam defensor santiago, the feisty lawmaker known for her verbal acrobatics and caustic takedowns of other politicians, believes that making fun of the countrys problems helps in.
Miriam defensor santiago s stupid is forever, a collection of her memorable punch lines, jokes, and oneliners sold over 110,000 copies since its launch in december, making it the fastest and bestselling book of 2014. Well, she happens to be a huge fan of senator miriam defensor santiago. Dec 22, 2015 manila senator miriam defensor santiago had a million people to thank as she launched her new book titled stupid is forever, a compilation of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines and speeches that she has delivered. Sense of humor is almost absent among politicians, but senator miriam defensor santiago is a truly talented exception. The book, stupid is forever by merriam defensor santiago is a collection of jokes, pickup lines, satirical phrases, comical illustrations and excerpt in some speeches she had done pertaining to different social issues specially in the field of politics. Miriam launches book of jokes, says millions of stupid filipinos.
Miriam thanks millions of stupid people for inspiring new book abs. Miriam defensor santiago s book stupid is forever is best selling book of 2014 senator miriam defensor santiago s book, stupid is forever, which was launched last december at national book stores throughout the philippines has set a record of being the fastestselling and bestselling book of 2014. Miriam set to launch new book on dec 3 coconuts manila. Miriam defensorsantiago the iron lady of asia home facebook. The event was the launch in a quezon city bookstore of santiago s book, stupid is forever, a collection of the senators witty oneliners that she delivers ahead of her speeches on otherwise serious topics such as the pork barrel, vice president jejomar binay and governance. Stupid is forever is a compilation of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks and speeches delivered by santiago. A lawyer, a former trial judge, and a renowned constitutional and international law expert, senator miriam santiago s accomplishments are too. Miriam wants deeper probe into p10m theft inside afp. It includes jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks and her speeches with a satirical, romantic, and cultural approach to joke books, epigrammatic collections, magazines, and the native intelligence of. Senator miriam defensorsantiago s book stupid is forever. Senator miriam defensor santiago talks about senator pia cayetano during a book launch of pia cayetano my daily race.
Nereo joaquin when he criticized her in a privilege speech for effecting the arrest of foreign pedophiles in his district. It has sold over 110,000 copies since its launch in december, making it the fastest and bestselling book of 2014. Miriam defensorsantiago poses with autographseekers at the launching of her book stupid is forever at a bookstore in quezon city. Miriam defensor santiago achievements, awards, and education. Miriam defensor santiago wants a deeper probe into the reported theft of p10 million inside the navy vault in the fort bonifacio naval station in taguig last month. The book is a compilation of jokes, oneliners, pickup lines, comebacks, and speeches of the senator. Miriam defensor santiago has 20 books on goodreads with 587 ratings. Miriam defensor santiago of the republic of the philippines. Miriam defensor santiago has 20 books on goodreads with 428 ratings. The 2016 presidential campaign of miriam defensor santiago, a thenincumbent senator of the philippines, was announced on october, 2015 at a book signing event. Senator miriam defensor santiago s stupid is forever has sold over 100,000 copies just three months after its launch. This was said in jest by senator miriam defensor santiago during the launch of her new book stupid is forever at a bookstore in quezon city wednesday. Miriam defensor santiago in the book launch of stupid is forevermore. Ive heard millions of stupid things in the senate rappler.
Barely three months cleared of lung cancer, philippine senator miriam defensor santiago announced her desire to run for president. The book, stupid is forever by miriam defensor santiago, is a compilation of epigrams which she dedicates to her two sons, archie and ar. Miriam defensor santiago launches new book stupid is. Miriam defensor santiago s book, stupid is forever, which was launched last 3 december 2014 at national book store trinoma set a record of being the fastestselling and bestselling book of 2014, according to national book store. The event is supposed to start at 10 am preregistration and the book launch and signing at 2. She was fifth overall in the election and lost to rodrigo duterte. Stupid is forever by senator miriam defensor santiago is a compilation of her speeches, jokes, pickup lines delivered or curated by this very famous filipino public figure. People are puzzled how she can spontaneously make them laugh in the midst of national policy crises. Miriam defensor santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. Miriam defensor santiago qsc born miriam palma defensor. Miriam defensor santiagos stupid is forever book launch today at national book store trinoma.
Miriam defensor santiago during the youth force awakens event. Senator miriam defensorsantiago with rejj sibayan of astig. National book stores bestselling and fastestselling book in 2014 national book. Senator miriam defensorsantiagos book stupid is forever. Stupid is forever by senator miriam defensorsantiago will be launch on december 3 wednesday at national book store in trinoma with a meet and greet with the author herself at 2pm. The 2page book features a collection of jokes, speeches, and pickup lines delivered by the feisty senator. Miriam defensor santiago announces that she will be joining the presidential race in 2016. She died on september 29, 2016 in quezon city, philippines. Miriam defensor santiago is politician, professor, and public servant who is most notable for being the very first filipino to win a seat as a judge at the international criminal court.
Senator miriam defensor santiago marks her 70th birthday by releasing. Miriam defensorsantiago submitted her certificate of candidacy on october 16, 2015. During the book launch of stupid is forever more on tuesday, october, 2015. Santiago, uminit ang ulo sa pagbawi ng prosekusyon sa 5. Senator miriam defensor santiago senate of the philippines. June 15, 1945 september 29, 2016 was a filipino academic, lawyer, judge, author, and statesman, who served in all three branches of the philippine government. Jan 20, 2015 senator miriam defensor santiagos book titled stupid is forever is 2014s fastestselling and bestselling book, according to national book store. Miriam defensor santiagos stupid is forevermore astig. The legacy of miriam defensor santiago miriams speech.
Miriam defensorsantiago achievements, awards, and education. Miriam defensor santiagos most popular book is stupid is forever. In 20, at the height of the middle east respiratory syndrome merscov outbreak, the late senator miriam defensor santiago filed senate bill no. Transcript of the speech delivered by senator miriam defensor santiago our lady of fatima university, valenzuela city 4 march 2016.
Miriam defensor santiagos book stupid is forever is. Santiago can whip up spoton jokes and commentaries that will make readers laugh and. Dec 02, 2014 ang stupid is forever ay naging posible dahil sa abscbn publishing at ito ay magkakaroon ng launch sa disyembre 3 wednesday sa national book store, trinoma at may meet and greet kay senator miriam defensor santiago alas2 ng hapon. Barely half a year since the launch of the phenomenal bestseller stupid is forever, sen. Her book launch, to cite an instance, at the trinoma branch of the national book store last december 3 was meant to be a modest affair of 200 expected guests. Dec 01, 2014 stupid is forever by senator miriam defensor santiago is a compilation of her speeches, jokes, pickup lines delivered or curated by this very famous filipino public figure. The world as imagined by miriam defensor santiago is where she continues to reign as the smartest, the bravest, the funniest and the best. Miriam defensor santiago 2016 presidential campaign wikipedia.
After the success of miriam defensor santiago s first book stupid is forever. Miriam defensor santiago s most popular book is stupid is forever. The bill called for the creation of a national health strategy in cases of pandemics and national emergencies. Books by miriam defensor santiago goodreads share book. Her new book, stupid is forever, is set to be launched at national book store in trinoma on dec 3. Dont miss your chance to buy a signed copy of stupid is forever and have a photo with senator miriam defensor santiago. Miriam defensor santiago was born on june 15, 1945 in iloilo city, iloilo, philippines as miriam palma defensor. Santiago s graduation speech at the our lady of fatima university. In her more than twenty years of political career, miriam has proven herself to be an. Aside from being in the middle of beating cancer, senator miriam defensor santiago turns out to have been engaged in a book project. Miriam defensor santiago s stupid is forever book launch today at national book store trinoma. Miriam defensor santiago submitted her certificate of candidacy coc on october 16, 2015. Miriam defensor santiagos stupid is forever, a collection of her memorable punch lines, jokes, and oneliners. Miriam thanks millions of stupid people for inspiring new book.
She started her blog five years ago, probably the same time i started mine. Stupid is forever by senator miriam defensor santiago will be launch on december 3 wednesday at national book store in trinoma with a meet and greet with the author herself at 2pm. Her influence is very great and with the release of her new book, im sure it will be a very followed topic in the country. Abscbn publishing and miriam santiago released the second book entitled stupid is forevermore. This page aims to rekindle the principles and ideologies of senator miriam defensor santiago, to serve as a guide in. Books by miriam defensor santiago author of stupid is. Miriam defensor santiago 2016 presidential campaign. Stupid is forever by miriam defensor santiago students. It may seem so funny but such hilarity really makes a lot sense. Miriam santiagos 20 pandemic bill was largely ignored. Former judge and legal scholar is also the author of over 30 books, including the bestselling joke book, stupid is forever. Santiago is back with her witty jokes, silly pick up lines, one liners and many more.
Senator miriam defensor is one of the sought after politicians in our country and she is a real public icon well known. It may seem so funny but such hilarity really makes a. As a decorated scholar, public servant and author, sen. Oct, 2015 barely three months cleared of lung cancer, philippine senator miriam defensor santiago announced her desire to run for president. It was a riot everybody wanted to be in the same room as the madam senator. In her more than twenty years of political career, miriam has proven herself to be an honest, efficient, and excel. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness. Miriam defensor santiago and abscbn publishing release a second stupid book. Not the people who sit in the malacanang, not the people who sit in the senate, and not, certainly, the congresswomen and the. Miriam defensor santiago gave her last breath peacefully on thursday, 8. She earned the degree, doctor of juridical science, in the united states. Finally, i found the photos i took during the launch of miriam defensor santiago s newest book stupid is forever in national book store, trinoma last december.
Miriam defensor santiago poses with autographseekers at the launching of her book stupid is forever at a bookstore in quezon city. Her book is culled from selected blog posts at and some unpublished entries. Moreover, this is one of the most hilarious books that ive ever read. Miriam defensor santiagos stupid is forever, hirit. Miriam defensorsantiago gave her last breath peacefully on thursday, 8. On wednesday, december 3, she launched stupid is forever. Due to popular demand, senator santiago will have another book signing on thursday january 22, 24pm at national book store glorietta. If you are a fan of senator miriam defensorsantiagos jokes, punchlines, and witty oneliners, her new humor book stupid is forever will be a. Love her or hate her, miriam defensorsantiago is undoubtedly one of the wittiest filipinos to have ever lived.