Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5, 1947) is a politician and the current (14th) president of the Philippines. She is the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal. She was the country's first ever female vice president in 1998.

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April 5 - 1947 - Politician - President - Philippines - Diosdado Macapagal - Vice president

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Arroyo was launched into the presidency in 2001 by the EDSA II Revolution that toppled Joseph Estrada from power amid accusations of widespread corruption. Arroyo was re-elected in 2004, defeating actor Fernando Poe, Jr.

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2001 - EDSA II Revolution - Joseph Estrada - Was re-elected - 2004 - Fernando Poe, Jr.

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In 2005, Arroyo was selected as the fourth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.

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2005 - Forbes

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