Miriam Defensor-Santiago

Planet Earth is estimated to have a lifetime of nine billion years. And we're right smack in the middle of our lifetime. We've been in the universe for 4.5 billion years. So, that should mean something. We should sort of take a look at where we came from and where we are going.

The Philippines must ensure that it adopts, as much as possible, an equi-balancing strategy towards both China and America. To push back against Chinese adventurism by deepening Philippine dependence on another power runs counter to the very logic of protecting its national sovereignty.

I have passed all the physical hardships known to man.

My style is confrontational: when I see evil, I want to remove it right away.

What makes me angry is when people know what is right but have, over the years, attuned themselves to the fact that what they're doing, stealing money from government, is acceptable.

Sexy is the attraction that is given as an encomium to women or men, or the capacity to attract the attention of the opposite sex because of their physical attributes.

There is nothing wrong with centralizing the budget in Manila. We are such a small country.

I want to be known as Terminator 2.

There are five requirements for an accused to turn state witness. One of the requirements is that the accused does not appear to be the most guilty.

Energy is always a matter of psychology for every individual.

Although I may not be sweet, I am full of passion.

I do not have any strong desire to remain in government. When my task is done, I shall be happy to leave and enhance my love life with my husband.