A lot of Filipinos agreed to newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo's answer that the face of the legendary politician from Iloilo deserves to be printed on a Philippine currency.
With this, Graphic artist Michael Angelo Sarate created a paper currency design that features the Iron Lady of Asia - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, who was born in Iloilo City too.
Sarate posted his creation on a Facebook post last October 26, saying that its red hues symbolized power and reflect phenomenal women - as to how most Filipinos described the late senator.
Other symbols found in his design is the Jaro Cathedral in Iloilo, which notably is a national shrine, symbolizing the devotion of the Ilonggos; the Hablon, a fabric famous in Iloilo; the Rafflesia speciosa plant; and Senator Santiago’s medal of honor, the Quezon Service Cross Medal.
The said post gained a lot of positive reactions from netizens, with one notable netizen commenting, “Senator Santiago is the best president we never had.”
Do you agree?
Words by Keanu Eleptico Layout by Lindy Lyne Aviles Photo credits: Michael Angelo Sarate
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