We have to be bold in our national ambitions. First, we must win the fight against poverty within the next decade. Second, we must improve moral standards in government and society to provide a strong foundation for good governance. Third, we must change the character of our politics to promote fertile ground for reforms.
Change Character Politics

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About Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was president of the philippines from 2001 to 2010. Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, often referred to as PGMA or GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010. She is the longest-serving president since Ferdinand Marcos. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Change — Embracing transformation, growth, and new beginnings
  • Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power

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