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
sacrifice demand philippines
The Philippines has no policy that demands sacrifice of human lives.
worried
I'm not worried. I'm in control.
order level-playing-field levels
In a global arena, what our businessmen need in order to be competitive is transparency and a level playing-field.
talent lord given
In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.
military people faithful
The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state.
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On the economy, the U.S. cumulatively is our most important investor, most important trading partner, most important sort of tourists, and we have now a tie that will... a link that will be here for many, many years to come, and that is the big Philippine-American community in the United States - three million of them.
father care philosphy
I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'
opportunity government optimism
Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.
democracy majesty reap
I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy.
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Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.
brother law organization
In 1995, we had evidence of the brother-in-law of Osama bin Laden being in the Philippines, living in the Philippines. We had evidence of front organizations set up in the Philippines. And we uncovered evidence about, which would help the U.S. with - about the perpetuators of the World Trade Center bombing.
fighting terror
Its never right to fight terror with terror.
war believe fighting
I believe that the war against terrorism and the war against poverty in these times of turmoil go together. So you - when you fight one, you have to fight the other.
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I will follow my father's footsteps by doing what is right, and God will take care of the rest. My father is my role model. My living role model is Cory Aquino.