what do you think of gloria macapagal arroyo? (answers from non-filipino)?
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i haven't met her, but when she came to my country the other day (saudi arabia), she looked like a nice person.
426032
I dont agree or disagree with the Marcos regime but let me give you a few points to think about.\n1)During Marcos time the muslim terrorists were terrified to cause terrorism as if they were caught them and their families would be executed.\n2)Parks, stadiums green areas were well kept.\n3)International trade was at its peak.\n4)Tourism was at its highest.\n5)Western press put Imeldas shoes in the forefront, but ask yourself, how many shoes do other country leaders have, like Queen Elizabeth 11, the British Queen.\n6)If you are a Filipino then there is a question for you. Has the Philippines had a non corrupt government since Marcos, it sad but the answers, NO.
1017446
Thanks for providing her bio, she has better credentials than many whom have run for President.  I could vote for her, I would like to know even more about her and her views.   I think it would be wonderful to contrast her bio with Hillary Clinton's, there's not a doubt in my mind which would be better prepared to step into the Office of the Presidency.    Thanks.
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Philippine Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday accepted what she called "the privilege and responsibility to act as president of the republic."\n\n"I do so with both trepidation and awe," she said, after she was sworn in as president following a declaration by Chief Justice Hilario Davide that the presidency was vacant, which effectively booted the embattled Joseph Estrada from office. \n\nPhilippine Vice President Gloria Macapagal is the president now
1172017
Honestly, I don't think much about them one way or the other.  I have some good friends who are Filipino and there are some that I don't much care for.
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TO ALL THOSE ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT FILIPINO POLICIES:\n\nI never see answers to these questions. You are more likely to get an answer if you post a link to the policies you are questioning. As most Yahoo! Answers members do not reside in the Philippines, we have no idea what you are talking about. A link would allow us to at least look at it.
967221
I once heard Imelda Marcos say he was the Marcoses' dummy for many of their businesses.  But after the EDSA Revolution, he kept everything for himself.  Of course I don't know if she was telling the truth.  Anyway, I just want to share what I heard.  But I dont know the truth :)
230131
How about the fact that the Philippines is a democracy? How about the fact that the Philippine people are free? Communist countries like China implement policies on how many children you can have. It is none of the government's business.\n\nClear enough for ya?
353373
Lots of influence from the Spaniards... They always collect taxes higher than expected... Get the land of farmers... So.. After 333 years of colonialism what do you expect from the Filipinos? Be totally better than them? NAH!!! Your wrong... \nDo you think that the Philippines shold be first or what? It's good that the Philippines is only second not first. It's not in the religion. It's already in the tradition. It's hard to eradicate that...\nMind you... Not every politicians are corrupt... :) Wow good thing... I still think that Pres. Arroyo does not corrupt because there are no issues about that...
92427
Investing money to develop agricultural areas into industrial zones is good---partly though.\n\nFirst of all, the Philippines is an agricultural nation. Perhaps some agricultural areas should be developed, but not all. Since it is an agricultural nation, it derives its economy from agriculture. If  these areas will be developed into industrial zones, a good part of the economy will be crippled.\n\nSecond, people who depend on agriculture for a living will lost their jobs. If their skills are only limited to agriculture, where will they go once these areas are industrialized? \n\nLastly, and this is just my opinion, if agricultural areas will be turned into industrial zones, and considering that the money comes from Western countries, the Philippines will then have a debt of gratitude to these nations. Meaning, its government will do whatever these nations will tell them to do. Another form of colonization, eh?\n\nIndustrialization is not bad as long as it is done with responsibility---which I doubt the Philippine government has. Yeah, I am disillusioned. I'm a Filipino too.
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I don't believe he was good for the country. Here are some various links to help you in making your decision:\nhttp://www.answers.com/topic/ferdinand-marcos?method=8\nhttp://www.fragmentsweb.org/TXT2/philiptx.html\nhttp://www.inq7.net/opi/2004/jun/09/opi_editorial-1.htm
195577
I see President Musharaff as a good guy.  I'm an old man and I think I can judge people pretty well.  But I must say that my assesssment took a hard knock - a very hard knock -when he appeared on Chinese TV, during his visit to Beijing, with ORANGE HAIR !!   Mr President, are you sure that you're not going mad ?\nDon't think I'm joking - I saw very clearly when my heroinne Maggie Thatcher went exactly the same way : it was during a visit to Tunbridge Wells, when she rambled on about rhe lovely old ex-army types there who backed her.  Next thing was the poll-tax (certain death!).  I was very much saddened, but could see the writing on the wall.\nDon't lose your grip Pervez !!
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I don't know if it was good or bad for the argentinian population, but I can tell you what I heard about her.\nMy grandma (my mom's side)loved her, heard stories about when she met her, how much she helped the poor, the women rights,etc. She even had Eva's (and Peron)pictures hanging on the wall.\nMy grandpa (dad's side)repudiated her and Peron, he told me the way they managed the politics, Peron and Eva's goverment presured on him (specifically his industrie), and on the rest of the people who owned or had business.\nLook that is what I've heard, one's side the "needy", other side the "wealthy"...it is a back and forth.\nI've never really formed an opinion...but I'not an Evita's fan.
721951
People from the Philippines work in other countries to have a better life. Their country is full of corrupt politicians so it's getting robbed of it's wealth, and the economy worsens every year.\n\nI believe these people have the prerogative to do what they want to better themselves as long as it's legal. I have worked with filipinos and they are educated and learned people. I also know that US hospitals like to hire them because they can assign these people everywhere because of their training. A lot of these people came to this country legally and are being hired as Nurses, Doctors, Architects, Engineers, Teachers, Accountants, and etc.\n\nI also dislike what our friend, RENZ here is saying. That's a racist statement. You shouldn't discriminate people base on their race and country of origin. I presume the reason why you hate these people so much as to warn other readers is because you have been spurned by one. I wouldn't be surprised either if he/she left you because you don't sound like a likeable person, and the stench of hatred emanates from you.\n\nI have spent years in Asia and met a lot of people from different countries and am proud to say that Filipinos are very warm hearted and generous people. Even if they don't have much food on their plates, they would gladly share it with you. Even the poorest people I met would offer to share their food with me. I also have American friends married to Filipinos and they would be the first to tell you that you are very much mistaken about these people.\n\nAbout those people working in Japan as "sluts", I believe that the world has sluts everywhere, and there would be sluts as long as there are perverts willing to pay for the services. They come in different race and colors too if you didn't notice.\n\nWith regards to those working abroad illegaly, it's their choice, their risks and their thoughts of living in fear that one day they would be caught and sent back home. For the meantime, they earn their living and send money home to buy food. \n\nI am for people living and working legally wherever they are. I am for honest living. And NO, I am not a Filipino, nor am I married to one.I am an American who for years worked side by side with these people, and they never cease to amaze me because of their dedication for work. Overtime, my admiration grew for their kind, And guess what? These people I know speak good English too, and their sons and daughters excels in their schools.
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I think people resent the fact that she pulled Bill's strings a lot when he was President.  There is no doubt that she is a very intelligent woman (which intimidates other people).   The fact that she is on the extreme left and as liberal as they come doesn't help her case either.  I'm sure on the woman-front, the fact that she is tolerant of Bill's sexual antics didn't help her either.   Politically she is a walking nightmare, which causes talk-shows to plaster her all the time.   Just being the wife of Bill Clinton put her in the spotlight and make her the brunt of jokes for years on the talk shows (Letterman, Leno, etc...)   See, there is something for everyone to hate with her.   All this, and I don't dislike the woman.  I just wouldn't vote for her.
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If they are a movie star, from a political dynasty, or corrupt they do not need to be qualified to be the President of the Philippines.  The people will elect them regardless if they are qualified or not.  They presently have the most qualified person in the country as President and they want to throw her out.  The government is doing better than it has in years under her leadership and it seems some of the people would prefer to destroy all that has been accomplished in order to let the Opposition Party which does not have a plan or a qualified leader take over.  The Philippines is not a Third World Country because it is lacking in natural resources.  It is a Third World Country because it lacks stability in the government.  The lack of stability is created by the people through their street protest. It matters not if they have a President or Prime Minister, qualified or unqualified leader,  nothing will change in the Philippines until the people come to understand laws are to be obeyed regardless if you like them or not.
926274
Do you REALLY think that there can ever be a positive side to ANY killing, political or otherwise, in the Philippines or anywhere else ?!\nAny killing is NEGATIVE, period !