Miriam Defensor Santiago vs Salmin Amour

Santiago received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service. The award recognized her work as a judge and her efforts to reform the Philippine legal system, including her campaign against graft and corruption in the judiciary.

As a senator, Santiago authored Republic Act 7877, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act. The law defined sexual harassment in workplaces and educational institutions and established penalties. It was a landmark piece of legislation for women's rights in the Philippines.

Santiago was elected as a judge of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. She was the first Filipino and first Asian woman to hold the position. She served until 2014, when she resigned due to health reasons.

Santiago ran for president under the People's Reform Party. She campaigned on anti-corruption and good governance but finished 6th out of 5 candidates (one withdrew). Her campaign was hampered by her battle with lung cancer.

Salmin Amour became President of Zanzibar in 1984, succeeding Aboud Jumbe. He served until 1990, overseeing a period of economic challenges and political tensions, including the transition to multiparty politics in the late 1980s.

Amour's presidency coincided with economic difficulties in Zanzibar, including declining clove prices and structural adjustment programs. His government implemented austerity measures and sought foreign aid, but faced criticism for corruption and mismanagement.

During Amour's presidency, Zanzibar began the transition to multiparty politics, with the introduction of political reforms in 1990. This period saw the legalization of opposition parties and the holding of the first multiparty elections in 1995, though the process was marked by tensions and allegations of irregularities.