Miriam Defensor Santiago Education

Mafia Academy Series 1 (Book 1 of Red Duology) Kaytlyn Santiago only hates three things in life: rain, cliffs, and her second name. At a very young age, she had already experienced being kidnapped and tortured, pressured and forced into a life she never wanted in the first place. Kayt lived her life carrying all the hardships alone and blaming herself for the death of her mother. She'd already gone through any possible form of pain, making her heart numb and as cold as ice. She chose to build those walls around her that no one could ever break and wear the mask that was almost as perfect as a white lie. But her life changed when she entered the academy. She never once thought that someone would find a way to break those walls she built in. In a battle where she has to choose between her happiness and her family, who should it be, and was it worth taking the risk? She only has one chance, and the future lies in her hands. She mustn't pick the wrong choice. One decision can change everything. One wrong move and the game is over. *** Disclaimer: This story is written in Tagalog-English.

This book is principally about a girl named Izzy, a young beautiful Christain girl who has left her country of birth in search of education in a foreign land; but along the way meets her true self. The self that’s been hiding behind the curtains of her parent’s discipline. Her new found self surprises no one, even those she’s involved with and by “those”, I mean boys and men! Her parents have no idea of what her life is like without them and apparently, you’d be surprised to find out how easy it is to trick or better still “deceive” strict parents. Her parents still believe their daughter is pursuing “their” dreams with her eyes on the prize. Well her eyes are on the prize, it’s just not the prize they have in mind. Now, don’t get me wrong, she’s still all about the education, but alongside that, is what she finds pleasure in doing- changing partners when the sex is not what it used to be, cheating, being bisexual along many others. She has a turnaround in her life when she finally goes upcountry to work as a member of an NGO that provides for the poor, where she unexpectedly meets a man who changes her life and brings her back to the faith. This time, she wasn’t Izzy that followed her parents to church and not know why she went, but Izzy who understood her faith and why she loved the Lord and it inspired others in every way. People knowing who she was starts to shame her for who she is now, but she’s a goddamn QUEEN in her own way, and for her, that’s the best way and because she believes it, it’s become contagious!

The Billionaire’s Atonement Synopsis: Justin Santiago has it all: Power, wealth and a reputation for his ruthlessness—but one thing he no longer possesses, is the love of his ex wife Gianna Santiago. Three years ago Justin’s arrogance led him to betraying his ex wife’s trust, thereby also leading her family into financial ruin and leaving her heartbroken. Gianna, the once ray of light and ambitious young woman suddenly disappears from the face of the earth, leaving Justin to believe she was gone forever. However fate has a way of playing beautiful games when Gianna suddenly reappears—no longer the vulnerable and virtuous woman he once knew. Stunning, confident and determined to bring her family back from ruin, whilst making Justin pay for his past crimes. Justin, determined to atone for his past sins, will stop at nothing to win his ex wife back and win back her love. But Gianna is not so easily swayed, leaving her ex husband’s work cut out for him. Will the Billionaire’s atonement be enough to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex wife, or will his past mistakes further drift them apart?

His steely gaze bore into mine, an abyss of emotionless darkness. "Marc-" "SHUT UP!" I flinched, a shudder coursing through me. He came on closer, his fingers tightening around my neck, a cruel parody of a caress. I met his frightening stare, I stared at him breathing heavily. "Just be still." I lowered my face, eyelids fluttering shut, as if seeking solace in the darkness. "I own you." His declaration resounding heavy in the air, an unbreakable chain binding me to this desire’s. In that moment, I knew - there was no escaping the clutches of this man who held me captive, body and soul. **************** In the heart of a city shrouded in shadows and secrets, Elena Santiago's life takes a dangerous plunge. Her father's debts drag them to the doorstep of Don Marco De Luca, an astute and enigmatic mafia overlord, thrusting Elena into a world of scary gambles and lethal allure. Boundaries blur between allegiance and survival as Elena must survive through a web of deception, where every move becomes a battle cry. With her family's future teetering on a razor's edge, she finds herself torn between defying the merciless Don and submitting to a life of total servitude. ******** Will she succumb to his desires… or hers?!

Emma always wanted to live a good life but when her dad's company went bankrupt; her mum was forced to file for a divorce, leaving their family in complete disaster. Her dad automatically turned into a drug addict which led to him abusing Emma and her sister. Emma worked part-time jobs to pay for her sister’s education but unfortunately for that, her dad was found unconscious due to an overdose of drugs which increased her expenses to pay for her dad’s treatment. What happens when she comes across her high school bully to work as his maid? Would she be repulsed by him? or she would end up falling for the ruthless billionaire?

Nag tatrabaho si Quelsy Arcela Guevara bilang waitress sa isang mamahaling restaurant. Nag iisa nalang ito sa buhay simula ng mamatay sa car accident ang kanyang mga magulang. She never had a boyfriend ngunit may isang lalaki itong lubos na hinahangaan. Walang iba kundi si Kavin Santiago, the CEO of Santiago Enterprise.    Dahil sa lubos na pag hanga ng dalaga dito ay mabilis na Nahulog ang kanyang puso. Hindi ito nag dalawang isip na pakasalanan si Kavin.  Hangang sa malaman nito ang totoong dahilan kung bakit sya nito pinakasalan.   Sa pag hihinagpis ni Quelsy, hindi nya inaasahan na meron syang masasandalan. Walang iba kundi si Emmett De Castro, ang matalik na kaibigan ng kanyang asawa.  Sa pag tutulungan nilang dalawa, magawa kaya nilang pabagsakin ang lalaking nag bigay ng hinagpis sa mga puso nila?  Masumpungan kaya nilang dalawa sa isat-isa ang tunay na pag-ibig? O di kaya mapabilang nalang din sila sa mga nabiktima ng mga taong lubos na nag kasalanan sa kanila.  

From being innocent, Astid Chantria Murillo decided to be a know-all type of girl after her ex-boyfriend dumped her for not being intimate with him. She loves him so much that it is so hard for her to accept that her beloved ex-boyfriend had moved into another relationship, three days after breaking up with her. That's when she learned about Kinky Agency - an agency that offers to help you learn about sexism through their sex education teachers but unfortunately, Astrid is having second thoughts about whether she would still continue the agreement she had with the agency after learning that West Gabrielle Torrealba owns half of the ownership of Kinky agency, who is also her sex education teacher, why? Because, West is her freaking boss, plus the fact that she knew how he treats his women. But, in the middle of her game, in order to make her plans work, she needs to team up with her boss-slash-sex education teacher. Will Astrid succeed in her plans? Will, she finally learned about sexism? "Treat love as a game, I'll show you how it's played."

Tristan Lee has only three things he values in his life: his friends, money, and his beloved mother. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs who only focus on benefits and profits. Like every other heir, his life is already planned from a young age. He will inherit his family business, and he needs the right education for that. As the good, obedient son that he is, Tristan Lee takes up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Financial Management at one of the country's top schools, De La Salle University. He relentlessly pursued excellence. Tristan believes that his life is on the right track with his high grades as a Dean's Lister and good reputation at the university, until he meets Kai Alvaro, the person who makes him question everything that he believes in and the one who turns his carefully crafted world upside down. Tristan finds himself torn between his family's expectations and a love he never knew he needed. _9HEARTS

Autumn Banks was an average college student finishing up her last year before she would graduate with her masters in psychology. She was smart. Her education was everything to her. Until one crisp cool evening changed the course of her life entirely.

“Kahit sabay pa tayong nangako sa altar, wala kang aasahan sa’kin. I’m not going to be the husband you want.” Ang mga salitang ito mula kay Luigi Ibarra ay parang kutsilyong tumagos sa puso ni Nami Santiago—isang mayaman ngunit nerdy na babae na matagal nang may lihim na paghanga kay Luigi. Si Luigi, ang pinakasikat na aktor sa bansa, ay napilitang magpakasal kay Nami upang mapanatili ang legacy ng kanyang pamilya. Ngunit kahit kailan, wala itong patak ng pagmamahal para sa kanya. She was the complete opposite of his type, and she knew it. Pero masyado lang talaga siyang martir. Hanggang isang gabi, nagbago ang lahat. Nahuli niyang may ibang babae si Luigi—ang ka-love team nitong si Sasha Alvarez. Sa puntong iyon, tuluyan na niyang binitawan si Luigi. Pero kasabay ng kanyang paglayo ay natuklasan niyang nagdadalang-tao siya. Four years have passed, at nabaliktad ang sitwasyon. Si Luigi na ngayon ang naghahabol nang malaman niyang may anak sila ni Nami. Will she choose to forgive him, or will she move on and choose Arren Corpuz, another famous actor who stood by her side when everything fell apart?