Cam will be remembered by the public for her role in the Senate jueteng probe under Arroyo and her close ties to Duterte
Her name stirs up mixed feelings in people who have witnessed her evolution in the last decades. Some knew Sandra Cam as an anti-corruption whistleblower, while others regarded her as a tool against government critics.
Cam passed away at age 64, her family announced on Thursday, April 10.
“‘Mama Ningning’ is a resilient single mother who raised three sons into strong, capable men
— each one carrying forward her legacy of serving the Filipino people with courage and compassion,” Cam’s son Marco posted on social media.
Born Sandra Abaño Martinez, Cam was a Bicolana who grew up in Batuan, Masbate. Her family remembers her as a religious woman and a public servant.
“She is a faithful woman of God and was known for her dauntless courage, bold spirit, and unwavering dedication as a diligent fighter for truth — qualities that earned her the ‘Dangal ng Bayan’ award and recognition as a ‘Natatanging Filipina na Sumusulong sa Pagtulong at Paglaban sa Korapsyon,'” said Marco.
“Her deep value for education likewise earned her recognition as an Outstanding Asian Public Servant and Educator in the Philippines,” her son added.
Cam obtained her journalism degree from Manuel L. Quezon University in 1980, according to her Meta page. She finished primary school in Batuan and high school in Masbate City.
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