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What role did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hold before becoming the president of the Philippines?
What role did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hold before becoming the president of the Philippines?
- Secretary of Defense
- Senator of the Philippines
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- Assistant Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (correct)
Which university did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attend to earn her master's degree?
Which university did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attend to earn her master's degree?
- Harvard University
- University of the Philippines
- Stanford University
- Ateneo de Manila University (correct)
In what year was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sworn in as president?
In what year was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sworn in as president?
- 2001 (correct)
- 1999
- 2003
- 2005
What was one of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's roles during the Aquino Administration?
What was one of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's roles during the Aquino Administration?
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After serving as president, what position did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hold?
After serving as president, what position did Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hold?
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Personal Background
- Born in 1947 in the Philippines.
- Studied at Georgetown University and earned a master's degree in economics from Ateneo de Manila University.
Academic and Early Career
- Started career as a teacher, progressing to assistant professor at Ateneo de Manila University.
- Gained experience in government as assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry during the Aquino Administration.
Political Milestones
- First female vice president of the Philippines before becoming president.
- Appointed secretary of social welfare and development, overseeing critical social programs.
Presidency
- Served as the second female president from 2001 to 2009.
- Assumed presidency during the impeachment trial of President Joseph Estrada, enhancing her political visibility.
Post-Presidency
- Elected to the House of Representatives after her presidency.
- Noted as the first individual in the Philippines to hold elective office following a presidential term.
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