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    Gloria Macapagal Arroyo -- Downfall of a President

    By Alexandra Romanov | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Tue, Nov 22, 2011
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    Gloria Macapagal Arroyo spent nine years as president of the Philippines before stepping down in 2010. Those were years fraught with corruption allegations, coup attempts and scandal. Her tenure in the Philippines Congress has been similarly marred. Her biggest concern during these problems was her loss of power. Her latest concern is far greater, the loss of her freedom.

    Arroyo was arrested Friday on charges of election fraud. She was arrested in her hospital room where she is undergoing treatment for a bone condition. She tried to seek medical treatment outside the Philippines but was denied the opportunity. The current government fears that she will attempt to seek asylum and escape justice.

    According to the New York Times, the charges of election fraud stem from accusations that Arroyo tampered with the congressional election results in 2007. She also faces charges of corruption which claim that she illegally used campaign funds. If convicted she faces 40 years to life in prison.

    Arroyo requested permission to leave the Philippines in order to seek medical treatment that isn't available in her country. When denied, she turned to the Supreme Court of the nation who agreed with her and gave her permission to leave. The government ignored this ruling because of fears that she might not return to face the charges. Arroyo and her husband were turned away at the airport, according to the New York Times.

    Though she has been arrested, Arroyo has not been removed from the hospital and there appear to be no current plans to interfere with her treatment. She is being held with minimum security in her hospital room.

    Arroyo served from 2001 until 2010 and is considered by many to be the most hated president in the history of the Philippines. The New York Times mentions a bit of political irony when they published that Arroyo was in favor of the arrest and conviction of her predecessor, Joseph Estrada on corruption charges. He was sentenced to life in prison but later pardoned by Arroyo.

    The current president of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III seems less likely to be so inclined should Arroyo be convicted.

     
     
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    4 comments

    • RENE
      RENE  •  5 mths ago
      its over for the arroyos. although they still have some power especially from the justices that she had appointed, the filipinos are aware of this. sinong bobolahin ng arroyos camp.
    • Jerrymar
      Jerrymar  •  6 mths ago
      The Philippine Medical Association said the medical treatment for Former President Arroyo can be done in the Philippines & can be done by Filipino Doctors & She is now recovering form her illness. The only reason Arroyo wants to go out in the country is to escape. It is now the time for the Philippines to seek justice fully.
      • Zed
        Zed 6 mths ago
        St. Lukes already told them that there are no specialist in the Philippines for that matter and they (Arroyo's camp) are challenging them to give names and contact numbers of a specialist that can perform the surgery.
      • Zed
        Zed 6 mths ago
        Oh, btw they suggested one. But when asked how long has he been doing the procedure he answered Mrs. Arroyo(if ever) will be his first.
    • anthony
      anthony  •  Makati City, Philippines  •  6 mths ago
      Filipinos talk too much.
      • Jabba Wookie
        Jabba Wookie 6 mths ago
        So what do you suggest? Shoot Arroyo now to prevent lawyers from talking some more? BTW, pray tell if you know of any race which talks less?
      • anthony
        anthony 6 mths ago
        YOU talk too much
      • sheik g
        sheik g 6 mths ago
        LOL! OWNED!!!
    • Marissa
      Marissa  •  Makati City, Philippines  •  6 mths ago
      Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a fake president. She usurped and cheated her way to the presidency. Together with her equally evil and corrupt husband, they maintain power buy bribing equally corrupt officials using funds of the Philippine government. But the people has had enough. Now is the time for you to pay for your greed. The rest of you who has complicity in taking part for this couple to rape our country and mocking it's people after must also pay. I hope and believe the current administration is the start of true change for a dignified and better Philippines.
      • Michael W
        Michael W 6 mths ago
        Ok marissa good for you this fake president you called her should have been in jail much sooner but like always you #$%$ wait til there's a blood bath and yrs letter you want to do what's right idiot pik pik
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