Entering Malacanang Palace: The Story of Philippine President Arroyo's Wife

Author: (Philippines) Huajin
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Mrs. Arroyo—a woman with a unique "political charm," a life full of legends, who led the Philippines onto the world stage with her blend of strength and gentleness. The recently published "Stepping into Malacanang Palace—The Life of Philippine President Mrs. Arroyo" by Haihao Photography Art Publishing House takes you through the iron will and passion of this beauty in world politics. Arroyo graduated from Georgetown University in the United States, 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 in Economics, 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 Deputy 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) stubbornness and, in recent years, demonstrated a strong iron-fist image in combating terrorism and handling coups. Her charm captivated many Filipino voters, and in May 2004, she successfully won re-election as President, writing a myth in politics.
Written by the late literary giant Nick Huajin of the Philippines and translated by Chinese-American writers Shi Yu and Shi Difu, "Stepping into Malacanang Palace—The Life of Philippine President Mrs. Arroyo" vividly portrays the expectations Arroyo carried in her childhood, her perseverance in studying abroad in the United States during her youth, and the arduous journey she underwent to eventually follow in her father's footsteps and enter politics. The book includes nearly 100 precious photographs collected from the presidential palace or Mrs. Arroyo herself, making it richly illustrated, highly readable, and valuable for collection.