GLORIA ARROYO:Fool us once,shame on you.Fool us twice (and more) shame on us!
RIZAL DAY RITES--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo salutes after offering a wreath before the monument of the country's national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal during the commemoration of the 109th anniversary of his martyrdom in fitting ceremonies (Dec. 30) at the Burnham Park in Baguio City.
On a speech given on Rizal Day, December 30, 2002, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared that she would not run in the 2004 elections. Arroyo claimed that withdrawing from the race would relieve her of the burden of politics and allow her administration to devote the last year and half to the following:
First, strengthening the economy to create more jobs and to encourage business activities that are unhampered by corruption and red tape in government.
Second, healing the deep divisions within Philippine society.
Third, working for clean and honest elections in 2004.
This was hailed as a welcome development by many people, especially those in the business and economic sectors.
Nine months later, on October 4, 2003, Arroyo completely changed her mind. Arroyo stated that her change of heart was for a higher cause and that she cannot ignore the call to further serve the country. Many people, especially those who held on to her commitment, were dismayed by her turnabout, though most were unsurprised since there had been clues months before that she would probably not stand by her earlier decision. Others welcomed this development, saying that she needs more time to implement her projects, and that she would be the strongest contender against a likely candidacy by Fernando Poe, Jr.Wikipedia
Why Gloria Has Such High Credibility :
1)"I Will Not Run in 2004 Elections!"
Dec.30 2002:” The woman who once described her presidency as "made in heaven" said Monday, December 30, that God has told her not to seek another term as the Philippines' President.
Speaking on local radio, 55-year old Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced she had decided to drop out of the presidential race in 2004. "It is God who puts ideas in my heart," explained Arroyo.
"In fact, in my attendance at Mass, it felt to me like He was telling me that He chose me to become president because He also knows that when He tells me not to run, then I would not run," she said.
2) "I Will Run In 2004!"
(October 2003): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said she will seek a fresh six-year term by running in the presidential elections next May, reneging on her promise last year not to stand for election.
''I will run for president in the May 2004 elections,'' Arroyo said in a speech before about 50,000 people in her hometown in the Clark Economic Zone in Angeles City about 83 kilometers northwest of Manila.
''Thus, I have deferred my retirement. I will sacrifice my yearnings for personal quiet and release from presidential strain and anxiety. And I will offer myself to the electorate in 2004,''
" I shall stay married to my country.''
3) "I AM SORRY"
(June 2005): Gloria Arroyo in televised national address said, "I recognize that making any such call was a lapse in judgment. I am sorry. I also regret taking so long to speak before you on this matter. I take full responsibility for my actions and to you and to all those good citizens who may have had their faith shaken by these events. I want to assure you that I have redoubled my efforts to serve the nation and earn your trust."
4) "I WILL BE TRUE TO THE CONSTITUTION"
(March 2008) : Gloria Arroyo declared, "I will be true to the constitution and to myself who had been mandated to leave the post when my term ends in 2010!"
5)No To Charter Change:
"Going to a constitutional debate is really only going to distract us from what we need to do to survive and meet the challenges of the global uncertainty."
6)"ConCon is the least divisive way!"
Jan. 16, 2003:"Considering the divisiveness in our country, this issue is bringing about even more divisiveness. Perhaps the constitutional convention will be the least divisive way of bringing about fundamental changes in the political system."
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