Biography                                                                                    

Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo (born April 5, 1947) is the 14th and current president of the Philippines. She is the country's second female president after Corazon Aquino. She is the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal.

Prior to becoming president, Arroyo was the country's first female vice president. She was launched into the presidency in 2001 by the bloodless EDSA II Revolution that toppled Joseph Estrada from power amid accusations of widespread corruption. Arroyo was elected to a six-year term in 2004, defeating actor Fernando Poe, Jr..

In 2005, Arroyo was selected as the fourth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.

Order 14th President of the Philippines (4th President of the 5th Republic)

Term of office January 20, 2001 – present

Vice President Teofisto Guingona (2001–2004)

Noli de Castro (2004–present)

Predecessor Joseph Estrada

Successor Incumbent

Born April 5, 1947 , San Juan, Metro Manila