Topic: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo , 1947-, Philippine political leader, daughter of Diosdado Macapagal . A professor of economics, she entered government in 1987, serving as assistant secretary (1987-89) and undersecretary (1989-92) of trade and industry under President Corazon Aquino . After serving in the senate from 1992 to 1998, she was elected vice president and became social welfare and development secretary (1998-2000) under President Joseph Estrada, despite having run on an opposing ticket. After Estrada was accused of corruption, she resigned from his cabinet and joined the opposition to... Read more