'I'M FREE': NADIA MONTENEGRO ON LIFE AFTER RESIGNATION

Nadia Montenegro's resignation as the political affairs officer of Sen. Robin Padilla amid allegations of her marijuana use in the Senate is an act of decency.

- DOLLY ANNE CARVAJAL

It shows her respect for the institution and the public's expectation that senate staff must be irreproachable. She chose to prioritize principles over position. It takes guts to walk away gracefully. That's not weakness, that's professionalism.

Nadia and I have been friends since the '80s. Her joie de vivre gives Nadia a natural high. Drugs are not her thing.

True to form, the "Marites community" is passing judgment on Nadia. Mob mentality at work.

How unfair it is to subject her to trial by publicity. Her resignation is not an admission of guilt. It's just Nadia's way of keeping her dignity intact.

I checked on her after the controversy broke out. With Nadia's permission, I'm sharing her reply:

"Thank you, Sis. May nanay na mga anak ko. I'm back home. Na miss ko my old life. I'm free. Kikilabutan ka sa timing ni Lord sa lahat. Grabe lang si Lord mag-orchestrate, Doll. I'm in awe. I'm opening a canteen next week for a big company. Opening another concept by the end of this year in QC. Going back to my love of cooking and vlogging. Na miss ko normal kong buhay. Not even Sundays were spared at times with my job at the Senate, but no regrets. God gave me the opportunity to change a thousand lives and give hope."

LIZA AND HER LOLO