GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

• What is Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's educational background?

  Studied economics at Georgetown University
• What master's degree did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo earn?

  Master's degree from Ateneo de Manila University
• Where did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo receive her doctorate?

  University of the Philippines
• Who did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo befriend at Georgetown University?


  Future U.S. President Bill Clinton
• What was a key economic achievement of Arroyo's administration?

  Consistent economic growth with 4.5% GDP growth
• What tax reform did Arroyo implement to boost revenue?

  Expanded Value Added Tax (E-VAT) Law
• What infrastructure program did Arroyo launch?

  The "Strong Republic" program
• What was the goal of the "Strong Republic" program?

  Improve connectivity through transport projects
• What transport system was part of Arroyo's infrastructure program?

  Roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) transport system
• What educational reforms did Arroyo focus on?

  Invested in teacher training and school facilities
• What health initiative did Arroyo implement?

  The "Botika ng Barangay" program
• What was the aim of the "Botika ng Barangay" program?

  Make medicine more affordable and accessible
• What anti-poverty program did Arroyo launch?


  The "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps)
• What does the "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" provide?


  Conditional cash transfers to poor households
• How did Arroyo contribute to job creation?


  Attracted foreign investments in the BPO sector
• What major corruption scandals occurred during Arroyo's presidency?

  NorthRail Project Anomaly and Fertilizer Fund Scam
• What controversy raised concerns about electoral integrity?


  The "Hello, Garci" controversy
• What measures did Arroyo take that raised concerns about authoritarianism?


  Declared a state of emergency through Proclamation 1017
• What human rights concerns were raised during Arroyo's presidency?

  Accusations of tolerating extrajudicial killings
• What military uprisings occurred during Arroyo's presidency?

  The Oakwood Mutiny and Manila Peninsula Rebellion
• What contributed to political instability during Arroyo's presidency?

  Repeated impeachment complaints and public protests
• What were the key contributions of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration?

  • Consistent economic growth (4.5% GDP)
  • Expanded Value Added Tax (E-VAT) Law
  • "Strong Republic" infrastructure program
  • Educational reforms (teacher training, facilities)
  • "Botika ng Barangay" health initiative
  • "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps)
  • Job creation through BPO investments
• What were the major failures of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's presidency?

  • Major corruption scandals (e.g., NorthRail, Fertilizer Fund)
  • "Hello, Garci" electoral integrity controversy
  • Authoritarian measures (Proclamation 1017)
  • Human rights concerns (extrajudicial killings)
  • Military uprisings (Oakwood Mutiny, Manila Peninsula)
  • Political instability (impeachment complaints, protests)
• Most corrupt president
• Most corrupt president
• Fraudelent election - Fernando Poe , should have win
• Pinagbili West PH Sea
• Pinagbili West PH Sea
• Jose Pidal account - Arroyo Husband
• Gloria Macapagal Arroyo faced one coup attempts led by Antonio Trillanes.