{"id":13843,"date":"2015-10-16T09:23:31","date_gmt":"2015-10-16T09:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=13843"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:56:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:56:22","slug":"miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office","title":{"rendered":"12 Miriam Santiago Quotes That Apply to Life at the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"Post__ArticleWrapper-sc-174xy8l-0 ccdSnC\">\n<div class=\"Post__SectionWrapper-sc-174xy8l-1 jkcuFG\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Though the Iron Lady of Asia has passed away, there&#8217;s no doubt that she&#8217;s left a lasting impact on the Filipino people. Whether it be her wit, intelligence, or fighting spirit, she will be remembered and missed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Known for her strong persona and high-strung commentaries, the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has created much spur inside and outside of the Philippine political scene with her amusing remarks on politics, on her life, and sometimes even romance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Love her or hate her, it doesn&#8217;t really matter. Let&#8217;s look back at the times when her comments\u00a0couldn&#8217;t ring more true for life at the office.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#1_When_everything_is_against_you_but_you_know_youre_doing_your_job_right\" title=\"1. When everything is against you but you know you&#8217;re doing your job right.\">1. When everything is against you but you know you&#8217;re doing your job right.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#i\" title=\"\u00a0\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#2_When_your_colleague_is_being_a_kiss-ass\" title=\"2. When your colleague is being a kiss-ass.\">2. When your colleague is being a kiss-ass.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#You_know_if_you_shut_down_all_the_TV_cameras_the_proceedings_will_be_finished_in_one_week_but_people_want_more_than_15_minutes_of_fame\" title=\"&#8220;You know, if you shut down all the TV cameras, the proceedings will be finished in one week, but people want more than 15 [minutes] of fame.\u201d \">&#8220;You know, if you shut down all the TV cameras, the proceedings will be finished in one week, but people want more than 15 [minutes] of fame.\u201d <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#3_When_people_dont_read_the_minutes_of_the_previous_meeting_and_ask_about_things_they_should_already_know\" title=\"3. When people don&#8217;t read the minutes of the previous meeting and ask about things they should already know. \">3. When people don&#8217;t read the minutes of the previous meeting and ask about things they should already know. <\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Ang_dami-daming_pinagsasasabi_pero_hindi_naman_nagbabasa_The_main_problem_with_some_of_our_politicians_is_that_they_are_illiterate\" title=\"\u201cAng dami-daming pinagsasasabi pero hindi naman nagbabasa. The main problem with some of our politicians is that they are illiterate.\u201d \">\u201cAng dami-daming pinagsasasabi pero hindi naman nagbabasa. The main problem with some of our politicians is that they are illiterate.\u201d <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#4_When_theres_an_unannounced_meeting_and_you_have_to_prepare_a_presentation_ASAP\" title=\"4. When there&#8217;s an unannounced meeting, and you have to prepare a presentation ASAP.\">4. When there&#8217;s an unannounced meeting, and you have to prepare a presentation ASAP.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Anong_klaseng_operasyon_to_may_gulatan\" title=\"&#8220;Anong klaseng operasyon &#8216;to, may gulatan? \">&#8220;Anong klaseng operasyon &#8216;to, may gulatan? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#5_When_youre_in_a_room_filled_with_hard-to-impress_people\" title=\"5. When you&#8217;re in a room filled with hard-to-impress people.\">5. When you&#8217;re in a room filled with hard-to-impress people.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#I_feel_like_Indiana_Jones_in_the_Temple_of_Doom\" title=\"\u201cI feel like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom.\u201d \">\u201cI feel like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom.\u201d <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#6_When_you_come_from_an_unproductive_meeting\" title=\"6. When you come from an unproductive meeting.\">6. When you come from an unproductive meeting.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Theres_no_intelligent_life_down_here_Beam_me_up_Scotty\" title=\"&#8220;There\u2019s no intelligent life down here. Beam me up, Scotty.&#8221; \">&#8220;There\u2019s no intelligent life down here. Beam me up, Scotty.&#8221; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#7_When_your_bosscolleague_wont_take_responsibility_for_a_mistake\" title=\"7. When your boss\/colleague won&#8217;t take responsibility for a mistake.\">7. When your boss\/colleague won&#8217;t take responsibility for a mistake.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Arent_you_ashamed_of_yourself_Saying_I_delegated_the_authority_but_did_not_delegate_the_responsibility_or_some_such_words_You_should_hear_yourself_talk\" title=\"&#8220;Aren&#8217;t you ashamed of yourself? Saying &#8216;I delegated the authority but did not delegate the responsibility,&#8217; or some such words? You should hear yourself talk!&#8221; \">&#8220;Aren&#8217;t you ashamed of yourself? Saying &#8216;I delegated the authority but did not delegate the responsibility,&#8217; or some such words? You should hear yourself talk!&#8221; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#8_When_someone_steals_your_sandwich_from_the_fridge_in_the_pantry\" title=\"8. When someone steals your sandwich from the fridge in the pantry.\">8. When someone steals your sandwich from the fridge in the pantry.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#I_am_not_angry_I_am_irate_I_am_foaming_in_the_mouth_I_am_homicidal_I_am_suicidal_I_am_humiliated_debased_degraded_And_I_am_not_only_that_I_feel_like_throwing_up_to_be_living_my_middle_years_in_a_country_of_this_nature\" title=\"\u201cI am not angry. I am irate. I am foaming in the mouth. I am homicidal. I am suicidal. I am humiliated, debased, degraded. And I am not only that, I feel like throwing up to be living my middle years in a country of this nature.&#8221; \">\u201cI am not angry. I am irate. I am foaming in the mouth. I am homicidal. I am suicidal. I am humiliated, debased, degraded. And I am not only that, I feel like throwing up to be living my middle years in a country of this nature.&#8221; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#9_When_taking_on_a_challenging_project%E2%80%A6\" title=\"9. When taking on a challenging project&#8230;\">9. When taking on a challenging project&#8230;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#I_went_to_see_a_pulmonologist_and_then_she_said_Im_sorry_but_you_have_cancer_and_I_said_Yes_Because_I_wanted_a_challenge_in_my_life\" title=\"&#8220;I went to see a pulmonologist and then she said, &#8216;I&#8217;m sorry but you have cancer,&#8217; and I said &#8216;Yes!&#8217; Because I wanted a challenge in my life.&#8221; \">&#8220;I went to see a pulmonologist and then she said, &#8216;I&#8217;m sorry but you have cancer,&#8217; and I said &#8216;Yes!&#8217; Because I wanted a challenge in my life.&#8221; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#10_When_a_colleague_doesnt_give_you_credit_for_an_idea_you_gave_and_he_presented_it_to_your_boss\" title=\"10. When a colleague doesn&#8217;t give you credit for an idea you gave, and he presented it to your boss.\">10. When a colleague doesn&#8217;t give you credit for an idea you gave, and he presented it to your boss.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#11_When_asking_your_office_crush_for_their_help_on_something_Anything\" title=\"11. When asking your office crush for their help on something. Anything.\">11. When asking your office crush for their help on something. Anything.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Malabo_na_talaga_mga_mata_ko_Pwede_ba_akong_humingi_sa_iyo_ng_kahit_konting_pagtingin\" title=\"&#8220;Malabo na talaga mga mata ko. Pwede ba akong humingi sa iyo ng kahit konting pagtingin?&#8221; \">&#8220;Malabo na talaga mga mata ko. Pwede ba akong humingi sa iyo ng kahit konting pagtingin?&#8221; <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#12_%E2%80%A6And_finally_finishing_it\" title=\"12. &#8230;And finally finishing it.\">12. &#8230;And finally finishing it.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#This_is_goodbye_I_shall_not_importune_you_any_longer_I_shall_fade_into_the_night_like_Batman\" title=\"\u201cThis is goodbye. I shall not importune you any longer. I shall fade into the night like Batman.\u201d\">\u201cThis is goodbye. I shall not importune you any longer. I shall fade into the night like Batman.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Thank_you_Senator_for_understanding_our_feelings_Rest_in_peace\" title=\"Thank you, Senator, for understanding our\u00a0feelings. Rest in peace.\">Thank you, Senator, for understanding our\u00a0feelings. Rest in peace.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Quotes_taken_from_Stupid_is_Forever_filipiknownet_Spotph\" title=\"Quotes taken from Stupid is Forever,\u00a0filipiknow.net, Spot.ph\">Quotes taken from Stupid is Forever,\u00a0filipiknow.net, Spot.ph<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/miriam-santiago-quotes-that-apply-to-life-at-the-office\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.\">Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_everything_is_against_you_but_you_know_youre_doing_your_job_right\"><\/span>1. When everything is against you but you know you&#8217;re doing your job right.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"Post__ArticleWrapper-sc-174xy8l-0 ccdSnC\">\n<div class=\"Post__SectionWrapper-sc-174xy8l-1 jkcuFG\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13864\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mpr1r9tEGj1qa9m5wo1_500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mpr1r9tEGj1qa9m5wo1_500.jpg 480w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mpr1r9tEGj1qa9m5wo1_500-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_your_colleague_is_being_a_kiss-ass\"><\/span>2. When your colleague is being a kiss-ass.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13860\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sispz.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_know_if_you_shut_down_all_the_TV_cameras_the_proceedings_will_be_finished_in_one_week_but_people_want_more_than_15_minutes_of_fame\"><\/span><em>&#8220;You know, if you shut down all the TV cameras, the proceedings will be finished in one week, but people want more than 15 [minutes] of fame.\u201d <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>(Miriam Santiago on slow impeachment process)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_people_dont_read_the_minutes_of_the_previous_meeting_and_ask_about_things_they_should_already_know\"><\/span>3. When people don&#8217;t read the minutes of the previous meeting and ask about things <em>they should already know. <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13846\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_3906-1024x568-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_3906-1024x568-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_3906-1024x568-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_3906-1024x568-1-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ang_dami-daming_pinagsasasabi_pero_hindi_naman_nagbabasa_The_main_problem_with_some_of_our_politicians_is_that_they_are_illiterate\"><\/span><em>\u201cAng dami-daming pinagsasasabi pero hindi naman nagbabasa. The main problem with some of our politicians is that they are illiterate.\u201d <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>(Santiago criticizing politicians)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Photo from Sen. Santiago&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/miriam.com.ph\/newsblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_theres_an_unannounced_meeting_and_you_have_to_prepare_a_presentation_ASAP\"><\/span>4. When there&#8217;s an unannounced meeting, and you have to prepare a presentation ASAP.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13854\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/miriam-defensor-santiago-dyosko-diyos-ko-oh-god-funny-meme.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/miriam-defensor-santiago-dyosko-diyos-ko-oh-god-funny-meme.jpg 478w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/miriam-defensor-santiago-dyosko-diyos-ko-oh-god-funny-meme-300x255.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/miriam-defensor-santiago-dyosko-diyos-ko-oh-god-funny-meme.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anong_klaseng_operasyon_to_may_gulatan\"><\/span><i>&#8220;Anong klaseng <\/i><em>operasyon &#8216;to, may gulatan? <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>(Santiago on the bungled mission of the SAF-MILF encounter)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/all-pinoy-jokes.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/mirriam-defensor-santiago-hirit-jokes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funny Pinoy Jokes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_When_youre_in_a_room_filled_with_hard-to-impress_people\"><\/span>5. When you&#8217;re in a room filled with hard-to-impress people.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13848\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mdspink-ls-800px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mdspink-ls-800px.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mdspink-ls-800px-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/mdspink-ls-800px-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_feel_like_Indiana_Jones_in_the_Temple_of_Doom\"><\/span><i>\u201cI feel like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom.\u201d <\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><i>(Santiago on her first Congress confirmation hearing)<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>Photo from Sen. Santiago&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/miriam.com.ph\/newsblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_you_come_from_an_unproductive_meeting\"><\/span>6. When you come from an unproductive meeting.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13850\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Defensor-Santiago-0127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Defensor-Santiago-0127.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Defensor-Santiago-0127-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Defensor-Santiago-0127-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_no_intelligent_life_down_here_Beam_me_up_Scotty\"><\/span><em>&#8220;There\u2019s no intelligent life down here. Beam me up, Scotty.&#8221; <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>(Santiago while on an elevator inside Congress)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"http:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/687511\/santiago-alarmed-by-elective-officials-resisting-suspension-seeks-senate-inquiry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inquirer\/Greg Montegrande<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_your_bosscolleague_wont_take_responsibility_for_a_mistake\"><\/span>7. When your boss\/colleague won&#8217;t take responsibility for a mistake.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13866\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mxbdrw0wpK1qbkjr9o1_400.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arent_you_ashamed_of_yourself_Saying_I_delegated_the_authority_but_did_not_delegate_the_responsibility_or_some_such_words_You_should_hear_yourself_talk\"><\/span><em>&#8220;Aren&#8217;t you ashamed of yourself? Saying &#8216;I delegated the authority but did not delegate the responsibility,&#8217; or some such words? You should hear yourself talk!&#8221; <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>(<span class=\"s2\">Santiago to PNP Chief Purisima on the Fallen 44 Mamasapano Massacre)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_When_someone_steals_your_sandwich_from_the_fridge_in_the_pantry\"><\/span>8. When someone steals your sandwich from the fridge in the pantry.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13852\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/meriam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"978\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/meriam.jpg 978w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/meriam-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/meriam-768x298.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_am_not_angry_I_am_irate_I_am_foaming_in_the_mouth_I_am_homicidal_I_am_suicidal_I_am_humiliated_debased_degraded_And_I_am_not_only_that_I_feel_like_throwing_up_to_be_living_my_middle_years_in_a_country_of_this_nature\"><\/span><em>\u201cI am not angry. I am irate. I am foaming in the mouth. I am homicidal. I am suicidal. I am humiliated, debased, degraded. And I am not only that, I feel like throwing up to be living my middle years in a country of this nature.&#8221; <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>(Santiago&#8217;s speech on being bypassed for the post of \u00a0Chief Justice of the Supreme Court)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionheartv.net\/2014\/01\/who-said-that-the-famous-quotes-from-famous-filipinos-this-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lionheartv.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_When_taking_on_a_challenging_project%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>9. When taking on a challenging project&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13868\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_nrkrx5PJ471ri4lc3o1_500.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_went_to_see_a_pulmonologist_and_then_she_said_Im_sorry_but_you_have_cancer_and_I_said_Yes_Because_I_wanted_a_challenge_in_my_life\"><\/span><em>&#8220;I went to see a pulmonologist and then she said, &#8216;I&#8217;m sorry but you have cancer,&#8217; and I said &#8216;Yes!&#8217; Because I wanted a challenge in my life.&#8221; <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>(Santiago on her stage 4 lung cancer)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p12\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_When_a_colleague_doesnt_give_you_credit_for_an_idea_you_gave_and_he_presented_it_to_your_boss\"><\/span>10. When a colleague doesn&#8217;t give you credit for an idea you gave, and he presented it to your boss.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13862\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mgjuvqUp9B1qfawx5o1_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mgjuvqUp9B1qfawx5o1_1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mgjuvqUp9B1qfawx5o1_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_mgjuvqUp9B1qfawx5o1_1280-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p7\"><i>(Santiago to students, citing a senator copying an old speech on the RH Bill)<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wsaphilippines?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSAPhilippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_When_asking_your_office_crush_for_their_help_on_something_Anything\"><\/span>11. When asking your office crush for their help on something. Anything.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13858\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tumblr_lsn9lkvT4K1r2iejoo1_250.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"229\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malabo_na_talaga_mga_mata_ko_Pwede_ba_akong_humingi_sa_iyo_ng_kahit_konting_pagtingin\"><\/span><em>&#8220;Malabo na talaga mga mata ko. Pwede ba akong humingi sa iyo ng kahit konting pagtingin?&#8221; <\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>(from the book Stupid is Forever)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"http:\/\/pinoygifs.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinoygifs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E2%80%A6And_finally_finishing_it\"><\/span>12. &#8230;And finally finishing it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13856\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Santiago-bares-potential-2016-running-mates.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Santiago-bares-potential-2016-running-mates.jpg 630w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Miriam-Santiago-bares-potential-2016-running-mates-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_goodbye_I_shall_not_importune_you_any_longer_I_shall_fade_into_the_night_like_Batman\"><\/span><i>\u201cThis is goodbye. I shall not importune you any longer. I shall fade into the night like Batman.\u201d<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p7\"><i>(Santiago upon resigning as DAR Secretary)<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><em>Photo from <a href=\"http:\/\/all-about-juan.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All About Juan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thank_you_Senator_for_understanding_our_feelings_Rest_in_peace\"><\/span>Thank you, Senator, for understanding our\u00a0feelings. Rest in peace.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quotes_taken_from_Stupid_is_Forever_filipiknownet_Spotph\"><\/span>Quotes taken from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.ph\/search?q=stupid+is+forever+malabo+na+mga+mata+ko&amp;oq=stupid+is+forever+malabo+na+mga+mata+ko&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.9317j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;es_sm=91&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stupid is Forever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.filipiknow.net\/miriam-defensor-santiago-quotes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filipiknow.net<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spot.ph\/newsfeatures\/58588\/10-kickass-miriam-defensor-santiago-quotes-from-the-mamasapano-senate-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spot.ph<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/?utm_source=b2c-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_content=signup-button-100416&amp;ref=b2c-blog_free_blog-cta_signup-button-100416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Sign up on Kalibrr<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> today and find the right job for you. You can also <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/confirmsubscription.com\/h\/i\/77238488FF110D6D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>subscribe<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though the Iron Lady of Asia has passed away, there&#8217;s no doubt that she&#8217;s left a lasting impact on the Filipino people. Whether it be her wit, intelligence, or fighting spirit, she will be remembered and missed. 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