# Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

_Filipino politician, president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010_

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> 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. Before her presidency, she was the 10th vice president of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 under President Joseph Estrada, becoming the first female vice president. She was also a senator from 1992 to 1998. After her presidency, she was elected as the representative of Pampanga's 2nd district in 2010 and continues to serve in this role. She also served as the speaker of the House from 2018 to 2019, and as deputy speaker from 2016 to 2017 and 2022 to 2023. Alongside former President Sergio Osmeña, she is one of only two Filipinos to hold at least three of the four highest offices: vice president, president, and house speaker.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 April 1947 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P569))
- **Place of birth:** San Juan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P106))
- **Political party:** Lakas–CMD ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P102))
- **Education:** Walsh School of Foreign Service; Georgetown University; Ateneo de Manila University; University of the Philippines; Assumption College San Lorenzo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P69))
- **Spouse:** Jose Miguel Arroyo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P26))
- **Official website:** macapagal.com/gma ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P856))
- **Positions held:** member of the House of Representatives (since 30 June 2022 · BS 16 Asar 2079 onwards); Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (15 August 2016 – 15 March 2017); member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2016 – 30 June 2019); member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2013 – 30 June 2016); member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2010 – 30 June 2013); Secretary of National Defense (30 November 2006 – 1 February 2007); Secretary of National Defense (1 September 2003 – 2 October 2003); President of the Philippines (20 January 2001 – 30 June 2010); Vice President of the Philippines (30 June 1998 – 20 January 2001); Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (30 June 1998 – 12 October 2000); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (30 June 1992 – 30 June 1998); ICDP commissioner and Vice president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P39))
- **Awards:** Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎; Order of the Star of Romania; Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum; honorary doctor of the Tsinghua University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665#P166))

## Questions

**When was Gloria Macapagal Arroyo born?**  
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was born on 5 April 1947 in San Juan.

**What positions has Gloria Macapagal Arroyo held?**  
Positions held by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo include: member of the House of Representatives (since 30 June 2022); Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2016–2017); member of the House of Representatives (2016–2019); member of the House of Representatives (2013–2016); member of the House of Representatives (2010–2013).

**Where did Gloria Macapagal Arroyo study?**  
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was educated at Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Gloria Macapagal Arroyo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Macapagal_Arroyo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q123665](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123665) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Presidential Portrait.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gloria_Macapagal-Arroyo_Presidential_Portrait.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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