Philippine Politics

Philippine Politics
May. 10, 2010 Election

Sukatan 2010   Not a debate. Not a competition. Not about grandstanding. Nor sweet talk.

The contenders for the country’s top spot . . . Will sketch their blueprint… Bring real solutions… Outline their plan... For building this nation....Which of them will measure up?

SUKATAN  2010 was shown (aired) yesterday on free tv in North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. In the Philippines.

I was surprise, aspirant to become the next President of our beloved country Philippines, answering the question given by some audience. They (candidates) seems to be serious about the matter, answering briefly and in focus, as our beloved Pastor Quiboloy made his comment after about the matter saying In his message that he is happy knowing “ there are many Filipinos who want to serve the country and are willing to dedicate their lives for public service.” He further stressed that being a political leader in a country is a destiny, thus, it should be prized.

As I watched the television, I realized the many questions I want to have an answer, answer I got from this forum, thanks to.. (SMNI Broadcasting). Question from different sector of society about popularity and eagerness to lead a country , who will I vote for?.

Now is our time to choose who will be the next President, we need to choose wisely and think for the future of our child for the next generation. Let’s unite for the sake of our country, help our leaders not hate, protect them from evil, we Filipinos are kindhearted people.

Let’s unite to build this country up not down, most especially those in the media sector which for me is the voice and the mirror of a country through out the world. Resfect our Country, resfect our people, and most of all Resfect the one who Lead our country.

Mar.10, 2010
by edroque

Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5, 1947)  is the fourteenth and current president of the Philippines. Arroyo is the country's second female (after Corazon Aquino) and second longest serving (after Ferdinand Marcos) president, she is also the daughter of late former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal and is of the royal blood due to ancestral lineage tracing her to Don Juan Macapagal, a great-grandson of Lakandula the last reigning Rajah (King) of Saludung.

A professor of economics, Arroyo entered government in 1987, serving as assistant secretary and undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry upon the invitation of President Corazon Aquino. After serving as a senator from 1992 to 1998, she was elected to the vice presidency under President Joseph Estrada,

In 1961, when Arroyo was just 14 years old, her father was elected as president. She moved with her family into Malacañang Palace in Manila. She attended Assumption Convent for her elementary and high school education, graduating valedictorian in 1964. Arroyo then studied for two years at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C. where she was a classmate of future United States President Bill Clinton and achieved consistent Dean's list status. She then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Assumption College, graduating magna cum laude in 1968.

President of the Philippines

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 20, 2001
Born: 
April 5, 1947 (1947-04-05) (age 62)

San Juan, Philippines

Political party : 
Lakas-Kampi-CMD (2009–present)

Other political  affiliations  
LDP (Before 1998)
KAMPI (1997–2009)
Lakas-CMD (1998–2009)

Spouse(s) :  
Jose Miguel Arroyo

Alma mater :
 Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Assumption College
Ateneo de Manila University
University of the Philippines School of Economics

Profession :
 Economist

Religion :
 Roman Catholicism