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 blockidlyinterest Change image and share on social
By and large, our political system has betrayed its promise to each new generation of Filipinos, not a few of whom are voting with their feet, going abroad and leaving that system behind. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo abroadbetrayfilipino Change image and share on social
I ask the educational system, the parents, the church, and pillars of the community to help shape a new culture of honesty, patriotism, respect, discipline and service for young Filipinos. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo churchcommunityculture Change image and share on social
The contracts for Iraqi rebuilding are commercial contracts. I think being in the coalition of the willing puts us in the radar screen, but we also have to compete with other countries that are in the coalition of the willing, but the Philippines is a country that has produced world-class skilled workers that we have seen all over the world. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo classcoalitioncommercial share on social
While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo addresscountryimportant Change image and share on social
I shall work with Congress, civil society groups and local government executives who are convinced that charter changes are needed to enable the country to surmount the unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 21stcenturychallenge share on social
We fight terrorism. It threatens our sovereign, democratic, compassionate and decent way of life. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo compassionatedecentdemocratic Change image and share on social
Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo centralcompetitiveedge Change image and share on social
Our investments in social justice and basic needs are as vital to our future as fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. A nation deeply divided will not stand. And it certainly will not move forward. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo basicdeeplydivide Change image and share on social
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 battlecountrydisagree Change image and share on social