READ: Daughter-in-law of Miriam Santiago posts heartwrenching tribute for the late senator

The whole nation is mourning the death of former senator and esteemed public servant Miriam Defensor Santiago today, September 29, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

The name of the late senator trended on Twitter Philippines with many expressing their condolences to her family.

Even celebrities took to social media to express their profound sadness over her death.

LOOK: Celebrities mourn the death of Miriam Defensor Santiago

Meanwhile, the daughter-in-law of Senator Miriam, Mechel T. Santiago posted a heartwrenching tribute for her on Facebook.

Mechel said that she love her mother-in-law so much and she is glad that she is with the mighty Creator.

She posted, “Mahal na mahal ka namin, Ma. Hindi na po kayo mahihirapan ngayon. Kasama n'yo na po ang ating Panginoon. Maraming salamat sa inyong pagmamahal sa amin, sa inyong pamilya at sa ating bayan.”

Mechel’s Facebook post featuring a collage of photos of Senator Miriam with her lovely grandchildren has been shared over 1,200 times.

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