Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 until 2010, as the 10th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and as member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga since 2010. She was the country's second female president, and the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal. Arroyo is also the first duly elected female Vice President of the Philippines...
NationalityFilipino
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth5 April 1947
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I was at Ground Zero, and it was, to me, such a graphic illustration of what terrorism has done to our world.
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As the leader of the nation, I say in behalf of the Filipino people to the world: we are strong and principled believers in democracy.
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I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people, that is why I became president.
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I can't do everything alone. I need all Filipinos to unify.
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Our children are our most cherished possession. In their early years, we must make sure they get a healthy start in life. They must receive the right food for a healthy body, the right education for a bright and inquiring mind - and the equal opportunity for a meaningful job.
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The Iraqi regime was supporting terrorist cells all over the world. We had to expel three Iraqi diplomats from the Philippines because of evidence that they were either in touch with Abu Sayyaf or doing their own espionage.
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I stand in the way of no one's ambition. I only ask that no one stand in the way of the people's well being and the nation's progress.
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Our educational system should make the Filipino fit not just for whatever jobs happen to be on offer today, but also for whatever economic challenge life will throw in their way.
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Nature did not gift us with a mighty Mekong like Thailand and Vietnam, with their vast and naturally fertile plains. Nature instead put our islands ahead of our neighbours in the path of typhoons from the Pacific.
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As a country in the path of typhoons and in the Pacific Rim of Fire, we must be prepared as the latest technology permits to anticipate natural calamities when that is possible, to extend immediate and effective relief when it is not.
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I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime.
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The roof cannot collapse when the value pillars of government and society are sound and strong.
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We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines.
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Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people.