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“I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.”

Quote by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was a former President of the Philippines, a politician, born on April 5, 1947, and passed away on July 2, 2016. She served as the Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 and as the President from 2001 to 2010. During her presidency, she faced economic challenges, political turmoil, and corruption allegations. more

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