Santiago warns Aquino of the perils of 'desire'

The feisty Senator is now a love guru.

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, known for her intelligence and wit, has an unsolicited love advice for President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III who stood as the Best Man in her wedding anniversary. 

"According to the Dalai Lama, desire is the source of all misery and unhappiness in life. So if he is going to look for a mate, he might desire her, then he would become unhappy. I would have to consult the Dalai Lama," Santiago said.

Aquino has admitted dating Korean born, TV host Grace Lee, who seems to be liking the President's attention.

Lee, 28, even described Aquino, who just turned 52 in Feb. 8, as a “very sweet and very considerate” suitor.

While warning Aquino of the effects of "desire," Santiago said she only wants the best for Aquino. She noted she wants him to be happy if he chooses to settle down, to avoid a life of "misery."
 
“Of course we all want him to be happy, so I hope that he makes a good choice if he is choosing – at his age he should be choosing – his possible potential mate,” Santiago added.
 
“Unless he is resolved to be a bachelor forever, I will advise him that it is a life of complete misery. Everyone needs a partner in life, so let's wish him good luck in his search,” she said.

Aside from his love life, the senator also wished Aquino’s presidency well.
 
“I hope that the spirits of his parents, who did well for our country, will continue to guide him and that he will always be conscious of their high expectations – perhaps too high expectations – because it's so difficult to be a president,” Santiago said.