Quezon City

Mga Kababayan,Ladies and Gentlemen. Assalamualaikum.

Madayaw ug maayong adlaw kaninyong tanan.Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

I never knew Senator Miriam when she was alive. I only knew her from stories of Sir Jun. Sir Jun invited me to the first death anniversary of Sen Miriam. That was how we became friends with Sir Jun. Thank u Sir for inviting me to join you in renaming the street marker for Sen Miriam.

Today, we are gathered here to honor and pay tribute to one of our country's most distinguished and admired national leaders, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

Seeing Agham Road and BIR Road, renamed Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue, is truly heartwarming.

This is a tribute to her incredible achievements and a reminder of her unwavering dedication and love of country.

Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago was a true inspiration, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

Her life story is a testament to the Filipino youth that anything is possible if we put our heart and soul into it.

She came from humble beginnings in Iloilo and went on to become the first Filipino and a woman at that Asian elected to the International Criminal Court.

She was the first Filipino commissioner for the International Development Organization and received the Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1988.

Her achievements are a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance in adversity.

As we stroll along this newly dedicated road, let us all take a moment to remember Senator Miriam's bravery and conviction.

She fought tirelessly to improve the lives of our fellow Filipinos, and her legacy will continue to inspire us to do the same.

May this road serve as an expression of our gratitude for a remarkable and unforgettable and colorful Filipina who fought for truth and upheld legal brilliance while fighting against corruption in the government.

She embodied integrity in a society that often lacked it, especially in our pursuit for genuine public service.

May this road serve as a reminder of her lasting legacy and motivate us to follow in her footsteps.

Let us show gratitude for her remarkable contributions to our country with a deep sense of nationalism that she passionately instilled in the hearts of many Filipinos esp the youth.

Her spirit will continue to guide and inspire us in our quest to build a better and brighter future for our country.

Maging MATATAG tayo sa pagtaguyod ng isang Bansang Makabata at mga Batang Makabansa.

Lahat po ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa bayan, at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Shukran.