Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 2004 presidential campaign
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- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
- President of the Philippines (2001–2010)
- Noli De Castro
- Senator (2001–2004)
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| Campaign | 2004 Philippine presidential election |
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| Status | Won election: May 10, 2004 |
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| Slogan(s) | Go, Go, Gloria! Karanasan, Kakayahan, Karunungan, Kalinga |
The 2004 presidential campaign of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was formally announced on October 4, 2003, at her home province in Clark, Pampanga.
On December 30, 2002, speech, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo surprised the audience and the whole nation of no intention of contesting a presidential campaign. She said 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 strengthening the economy healing the deep divisions within Philippine society, and working for clean and honest elections in 2004.[1]
I have decided, not to run for president in the elections of 2004
By 2003, President Arroyo declared that again, she has no intention of contesting a presidential campaign for 2004 elections. Arroyo started her "term" as president after kicking out the former president and now jailed Joseph Estrada by the EDSA Dos.[2]
Campaign
But, on October 4, 2003, at Clark, Pampanga she break her statement of not running for 2004 elections. She saying that her change of heart was for a higher cause, and that she could not ignore the call to further serve the country.[3] Before the declaration day, Lakas party vice president Loren Legarda and Vice President Tito Guingona resigned from the party.[4] She tapped Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) head Secretary Gabriel Claudio as her campaign manager,[5] and former Quezon City congressman Michael "Mike" Defensor as her campaign spokesperson.[6]
While at campaign, even the rift between Panfilo Lacson's campaign and with actor Fernando Poe Jr.'s ones expected to help Arroyo to top the survey,[7] as she only behind Poe. But even though rift still ongoing, Poe still tops many surveys.[8][9]
Arroyo also challenged Poe to debate in national television,[10] but Poe decline those.[11][12]
Harassment vs Lacson
Lacson's campaign team received harassment from the Arroyo campaign, such as tearing down their posters.[13]
Political positions
Government system
By January 2004, Arroyo stated that she supports the shift of the government system into parliamentary due to gridlocks caused by the current president system.[14]
Endorsements
- Philippine Congress
- Jose De Venecia, Congressman from Pangasinan's 4th district, Speaker of the House (1992–1998; 2001–2008)
- Prospero Pichay, Congressman from Surigao del Sur's 1st district
- Mark Cojuangco, Congressman from Pangasinan's 5th district[15]
- Charlie Cojuangco, Congressman from Negros Occidental's 4th district (1998–2007)[15]
- Gilbert Teodoro, Congressman from Tarlac's 1st district (1998–2007)[15]
- Governors
- Jose Yap, Governor of Tarlac[16]
- City Mayors
- Rodrigo Duterte, Mayor of Davao City[17]
- Edward Hagedorn, Mayor of Puerto Princesa[17]
- Jerry Treñas, Mayor of Iloilo City
- Celebrities
- Boy Abunda, TV host, showbiz columnist
- Kris Aquino, Actress
- Nora Aunor, Actress, producer, singer[18]
- Political and youth Organizations
- PRO-GLORIA for Progressive and Responsible Organizations for Good Leadership, Outstanding Reforms and Intelligent Actions,
- Bigkis Pinoy
- Lakas Pinoy,
- Kalipi,
- Aguman ng Kapampangan,
- Kaisahan ng Mamamayan para sa Bayan (Kaisambayan),
- Kaibigan ng OFW,
- National Confederation of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association,
- United Filipino Seafarers,
- Muslim Peace and Order Council for Metro Manila,
- E-Gloria, and
- Team Gloria
- Religious organizations
On January 29, 2004, PRO-GLORIA for Progressive and Responsible Organizations for Good Leadership, Outstanding Reforms and Intelligent Actions pledged to Arroyo for mobilizing members to boost Arroyo's campaign and K-4 by parallel method. Also, Bigkis Pinoy, Lakas Pinoy, Kalipi, Aguman ng Kapampangan, Kaisahan ng Mamamayan para sa Bayan (Kaisambayan), Kaibigan ng OFW, the National Confederation of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association, United Filipino Seafarers, the Muslim Peace and Order Council for Metro Manila, and youth groups E-Gloria and Team Gloria joined Arroyo.[20]
The issue between Lacson and Poe that splits opposition made the Iglesia Ni Cristo, El Shaddai and the Jesus Miracle Crusade endorse Arroyo.[21][22]
