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The President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, holds many records. Elected as Senator during her first try in politics in 1992, she was re-elected Senator in 1995 with nearly 16 million votes. She was elected Vice President of the Philippines in 1998 with almost 13 million votes, one of the largest mandates in the history of presidential or vice presidential elections. |
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The President conceptualized her ten-point agenda called "BEAT THE ODDs," which is envisioned to jumpstart the country's growth and finally set it on the road towards unsurpassed, sustainable and equitable progress. |
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The Arroyo administration is resolute in providing the needs of the Filipino people. Aside from the programs set forth in the 10-Point agenda of the government, the president also initiated and pursued different projects and programs, which suits the needs of the public in general. |
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Miles for Progress
Byahe ng Pangulo, Pakinabang ng Bayan. July 12, 2009 (View Image ) She's Number One
"Ms. Arroyo should be credited for the Philippines' improved income and spending balance and manageable inflation rate." May 19, 2009 (View Image ) Philippines more than fabled Boracay"Tourism has the potential to be a major driver of economic development for our rural areas." May 12, 2009 (View Image ) BPO Grows Amid Crisis "We have created the BPO's industry from almost nothing in 2001. In 2001, there were 4,000 BPO workers when administration started, today there are 400,000 BPO workers." February 9, 2009 (View Image ) Arroyo says bailouts are not the answer
As the Philippines faces the Legacy scandal, president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is trying to reassure the world that her country is better placed to withstand the global crisis, after the lessons of 1997. She talks to Lawrence White about Asian regional cooperation, trying to beat corruption and why she's letting Legacy fail Euromoney, April 2009 (Download document in PDF) ----- Arroyo's Promise
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has restored fiscal health to the Philippines. Can she steer the country through the global downturn? (by Institutional Investor Asia Bureau Chief Allen T. Cheng, February 2009) |
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