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Arroyo began her term as vice president on June 30, 1998, becoming the first female to hold the post. She was appointed by Estrada to a concurrent position in the cabinet as secretary of social welfare and development. [30] As vice president, she was noted by political observers to continuously take a neutral stance on issues facing the government.
Malacañang Palace in Manila is the official residence of the president. [note 1] Built in 1750, it has become a prominent symbol of and metonym for the office.Under the Constitution of the Philippines, the president of the Philippines (Filipino: Pangulo ng Pilipinas) is both the head of state and government, and serves as the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces.
The following is a list of women who have been elected or appointed head of state or government of their respective countries since the interwar period (1918–1939). The first list includes female presidents who are heads of state and may also be heads of government, as well as female heads of government who are not concurrently head of state, such as prime ministers.
Arroyo is sworn in as the 14th President of the Philippines by Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. on January 20, 2001. 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 ...
Due to Martial Law and subsequent political maneuvers, Marcos stayed in power until he was ousted in 1986. His extended rule as dictator lasted from 1972-1986, adding approx. 13 years to his tenure beyond what would have been a regular second term. Updated daily according to UTC.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001-2010) was Estrada's vice president and the daughter of former President Diosdado Macapagal, becoming the Philippines' second female President following Estrada's ouster. Benigno Aquino III (2010-2016) is the son of former President Corazon Aquino. His administration oversaw the arrest of CPP-NPA Chairman Benito ...
There had been a gradual increase in the number of Filipino women participating in Philippine politics, both at the local and national level. [1] Female involvement in the political environment of the Philippines was highlighted by the election of two women as President of the Philippines, namely Corazon Aquino and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
First president to have secured a second term in office. [11] First president to concurrently serve as a department secretary (Secretary of National Defense). First president to die in office. First president to die outside the Philippines, dying in New York on August 1, 1944. First president to die before the age of 70 as he died at the age of 65.