Enter the Malacanang Palace: A Biography of Philippine President Arroyo

Author: (Philippines) Hu Jin / (USA) Shi Yu / (USA) Shi Diefu
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The U.S. "Forbes" economic magazine once announced the "Top 100 Women in the World" selected from the political, financial, and royal circles. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ranked ninth. This is a class of stars—some became presidents of El Salvador, some leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bill Clinton moved into the White House, and Gloria Arroyo entered Malacanang Palace. Her inauguration speech was: "With the utmost humility, I accept the office of President of the Republic." Gloria Arroyo—a woman with unique 'political charm'—lives a legendary life. She has led the Philippines onto the world stage with her blend of strength and tenderness. The recently published "Inside Malacanang Palace—The Life of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo" by Haichao Photography Art Publishing House takes you through the iron will and passion of this world political beauty.
Arroyo graduated from Georgetown University in the U.S., the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of the Philippines, earning a bachelor's degree in finance, a master's degree, and a doctorate in economics. She once taught at the University of Santo Tomas before entering politics. Arroyo was elected Senator twice in 1992 and 1995 and served as the Vice Minister of Trade and Industry. In May 1998, she was elected Vice President and concurrently served as Minister of Social Welfare and Development. She assumed office as the 14th President of the Philippines in January 2001. Arroyo inherited her father's (former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal)