2004 Philippine presidential election

How did Arroyo became president?

Overview. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo assumed the presidency at noon on 20 January 2001, following the EDSA II Revolution which ousted President Estrada. Upon assumption, she embarked on instituting policies and measures geared towards economic stability and building a strong republic.

Did FPJ ran for president?

The 2004 presidential campaign of Fernando Poe Jr. was formally launched on November 26, 2003, upon announcing his candidacy at the Manila Hotel in the City of Manila. Poe was the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP)’s nominee for President of the Philippines in the 2004 election.

Who was the 1st female President?

The first woman elected president of a country was Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland, who won the 1980 presidential election as well as three later elections, to become the longest-serving non-hereditary female head of state in history (16 years and 0 days in office).

How old is Fidel Ramos?

93 years (March 18, 1928)
Fidel V. Ramos/Age

How old is Fernando Poe Jr now?

MANILA, Tuesday, Dec. 14 – Fernando Poe Jr., the action film star and presidential candidate who refused to concede the election in May, died early Tuesday after suffering a stroke. He was 65.

What are the achievements of Arroyo administration?

Her agenda consists of building up a strong bureaucracy, lowering crime rates, increasing tax collection, improving economic growth, and intensifying counter-terrorism efforts. The 2001 legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2001 – four months after Arroyo took office.

Who sworn in Gloria Arroyo as president in January 2001?

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo being sworn in as president by Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. in January 2001 as depicted at the back of the 200 pesos bill. Arroyo’s ascent to the Philippine presidency in 2001 is mired in controversy as much as the ouster of her predecessor with which it is intertwined.

How did Arroyo rise to power in the Philippines?

Arroyo’s ascent to the Philippine presidency in 2001 resulted from the ouster of her predecessor Joseph Estrada through a peaceful uprising dubbed as Power Power II. On January 20, 2001, the Supreme Court declared the presidency vacant.

How many years did Macapagal-Arroyo serve as president?

Macapagal-Arroyo was elected to a full, six-year presidential term in May 2004. She edged out her closest competitor, Filipino actor Fernando Poe Jr., by one million votes.