born 1947
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a Filipino politician and economist who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010. She is known for her economic policies that aimed to stabilize the country's economy and for navigating numerous political controversies during her administration. Prior to her presidency, Arroyo held various government positions, including Secretary of the Department of Finance and a member of the House of Representatives.