The Macapagal-Arroyo presidency and administration (2001-2010) /
organized and edited by Jose V. Abueva, [and 5 others].
- xxvi, 511 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
"Fourth U.P. Public Lectures on the Philippine Presidency and Administration."
Part I. Self assessment by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her associates -- Ninth state of the nation address -- How we truly "beat the odds" foreword -- Preface to "beat the odds": the goals of national development -- Legacy of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo -- The case for a "strong republic" -- Building on our decade of gains -- Its economy, student! -- Truth is Arroyo won in 2004 -- GMA, farmers victorious vs. Aquino Hacienda Luisita -- Part II. The U.P. Public lectures -- Science technology -- Basic education -- Philippine press and media -- Charter change -- Peace and order -- Justice and human rights -- Foreign relations -- Health -- Women -- Political institutions -- Local government -- Agrarian reform -- Agriculture -- Infrastructure -- Economic development -- Part III. Other assessments -- We reject a morally bankrupt government -- GMA most corrupt president. Pulse Asia survey -- Weighing GMA and her administration -- State of the nation -- Education: opportunity wasted -- Health: good news with lots of buts -- Environment suffered badly, say critics -- Legacy of corruption -- The stain that won't wash -- Local governance: reform stalled by Partisan Politics -- Arroyo SONA -- Overloads -- GMA legacy stained with blood -- Legacies of GMA's presidency -- On many matters, passable governance -- Damned lies and statistics -- Arroyo survival was her main goal as President -- Failed institutions and the Chopper Scam -- When the president criticizes the supreme court.
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Arroyo, Gloria Macapagal, 1947-.
Arroyo Administration, 2001-2010. Philippines--Politics and governments, 2001-2010.