Quotes by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

About Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo:

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th 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 (after Corazon Aquino), and the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal. Arroyo is also the first duly elected female Vice President of the Philippines.
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In the area of national security, I urge the swift passage of an anti-terrorism law that will protect rather than subvert, enhance rather than weaken, the rights and liberties that terrorism precisely threatens with extinction.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

In the harshest possible terms, I condemn political killings.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Camiguin, Romblon and Camarines Norte got out of the list of poorest provinces in 2003. With tourism, these provinces can become rich.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We're working with our neighbors Indonesia and Malaysia to fight terrorism in our own common seas.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Even before 9/11, the Philippines was already fighting terrorism in southwestern Philippines. That's why when 9/11 happened, we could understand the pain.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We may disagree among ourselves, but let us never lose sight of that greater battle for one people, one country, one Philippines.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I stand in the way of no one's ambition. I only ask that no one stand in the way of the people's well being and the nation's progress.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Agrarian reform should not merely subdivide misery, it must raise living standards. Ownership raises the farmer from his, but productivity will keep him on his feet.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Better talk than fight, if nothing of sovereign value is anyway lost. Dialogue has achieved more than confrontation in many parts of the world.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

As your president, I care too much about this nation to let anyone stand in the way of our people's wellbeing.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A president must be on the job 24/7, ready for any contingency, any crisis, anywhere, anytime.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I am falsely accused, without proof, of using my position for personal profit. Many who accuse me have lifestyles and spending habits that make them walking proofs of that crime.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I know the pain of having to deal with terrorism. And that's why, after 9-11, I was one of the first to join the international coalition to fight terrorism.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Iraqi regime was supporting terrorist cells all over the world. We had to expel three Iraqi diplomats from the Philippines because of evidence that they were either in touch with Abu Sayyaf or doing their own espionage.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Individually, we've taken the world on and won; together, we must take on the challenge of creating a new, peaceful, humane and competitive nation and prevail.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

I will not stand idly when anyone gets in the way of the national interest and tries to block the national vision. From where I sit, I can tell you, a president is always as strong as she wants to be.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The Philippines ranks among top off-shoring hubs in the world because of cost competitiveness and, more importantly, our highly trainable, English proficient, IT-enabled management and manpower.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The roof cannot collapse when the value pillars of government and society are sound and strong.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

The people want government that works for them at every level.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

We will downsize the government, motivate excess employees to become entrepreneurs, and increase the pay of a lean and mean bureaucracy.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Author Bio

  • NameGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
  • DescriptionThe 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010.
  • AliasesGMA
  • BornApril 5, 1947
  • CountryPhilippines
  • ProfessionEconomist; Politician
  • AwardsOrder Of Isabella The Catholic