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Presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo January 20, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
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Party | KAMPI and Lakas-CMD (2001–09) Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2009–10) |
Election | 2004 |
Seat | Malacañang Palace, Manila |
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14th President of the Philippines Policies
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo served two consecutive terms as 14th President of the Philippines: 2001-2004, and 2004-2010. Her first term started on January 20 2001, following the Second EDSA Revolution which occurred when she was the Vice President under President Joseph Estrada (in office 1998-2001). In 2004 she ran as the incumbent, defeating opponent Fernando Poe, and was inaugurated on June 30, 2004 as the 14th president of the Philippines. Arroyo is the daughter of 9th president Diosdado Macapagal.
Arroyo instituted policies and measures geared towards economic stability. As an economist, she laid the groundwork for a robust economy that weathered the global financial meltdown 2008.