Author To Paula Defensor-Knack, younger sister of the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, first impression definitely lasts, even if its already been 25 years ago. This is what she has proven through the help of Senator Risa Hontiveros, the loathsome lady lawmaker who totally contradicts herself.
In her Facebook account, Knack shared her first-hand experiences with her encounters with Hontiveros, which all of them are unforgettably displeasing.
When Sen. Miriam died, I took the quickest flight from Europe. Upon arrival, I rushed from the international airport in Manila, took a quick shower, then off to the cathedral all by myself. I brought only simple black blouses and trousers for the wake. Hardly wore makeup to the wake because my right eye was swollen after the flight.
Our family was shocked and grieving at the cathedral. We were all shocked because we thought Sen. Miriam would be able to pull through. I went to the cathedral in Quezon City and greeted everyone. I was escorted by the ushers to the front row towards the end of the Mass. The senators were there. I passed in front of Hontiveros and said “Hello”. I was standing right in front of her and I thought I would shake her hand, but she looked at me, and then moved her head towards the front as if I had disturbed her – not a word. Then, the reporters recognized me and TV cameras started rolling and lights for cameras from photographers started flashing. Some of the reporters were with Sen. Miriam way back her CID days when I was her volunteer assistant for the summer and they were waving at me. Sen. Ralph Recto greeted me with a smile, so did Sens. JV Ejercito, and Sen. Guingona.
Then I heard my name being called - it was the Senate President – Sen. Koko Pimentel and lights for TV cameras flooded our area and we were enveloped in bright light. Hontiveros looked anxiously towards me – realizing I must be someone related to the late senator. But she never greeted me. I was in the bench right in front of her – nothing. Sen. Koko Pimentel kissed me twice , when I arrived, and when he was about to leave. So did other senators. Nothing fron Hontiveros.
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