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GMA’s strong points? Critics make a list
19th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
MANILA - Arroyo’s staunchest critics make a list of what they consider as her achievements during her 8-year term
By Leilani Chavez, abs-cbnNEWS.com 07/30/2009 5:55 PM
Food for every table? Far from it
18th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
MANILA - When President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was running for vice president in 1998, one of the major planks of her platform was, “pagkain sa bawat mesa” (food for every table). She reiterated this promise during her first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2001 and again during the 2004 presidential campaign.
By Maria Althea Teves, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak 07/30/2009 4:19 PM
Agriculture scams
MANILA - Economists point to bad governance as one of the reasons for hikes in poverty and hunger rates.
By Maria Althea Teves, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak 07/30/2009 4:09 PM
Mitigating hunger
To curb hunger rates, the Arroyo administration initiated several programs that are either stand-alone or multi-agency efforts.
By Maria Althea Teves, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak 07/30/2009 3:56 PM
Resolving the food shortage
To deal with the soaring price of rice in 2008, the government decided to heavily import. Economists, however, say the practice of government importing rice did more than good.
By Maria Althea Teves, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak 07/30/2009 3:41 PM
Lower RP debt: Truth or spin?
MANILA - Trimming public debt was one of the accomplishments President Arroyo bragged about in her 9th State of the Nation Address on Monday. The numbers she presented may be telling at first. However, a closer look into the Arroyo administration's debt records would show these are merely half-truths.
By Judith Balea, abs-cbnNEWS.com 07/28/2009 3:44 PM
Arroyo missed own jobs target
16th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
MANILA - In her last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Arroyo proudly announced that her government created 8 million jobs for the past 8 years.
By Karen Flores, abs-cbnNEWS.com 07/28/2009 2:27 AM
GMA's legislative record gets mixed reviews
15th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
As President Arroyo trumpets her economic and social accomplishments in her State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, a look back at the important laws passed during the past 8 years gains mixed reviews.
By Carmela Fonbuena, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak 07/27/2009 12:53 PM
For GMA, it's person over institution
12th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
MANILA - President Arroyo has governed using a very personal lens, trumping institutions. She has used her power of appointment for political survival. This has been a hallmark of her presidency.
by Marites Danguilan Vitug, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak 07/26/2009 8:14 AM
Politics key to Arroyo’s choice of economic team
11th in a series on GMA's 9th State of the Nation Address
The Philippine economy could not have asked for a better leader than an economist during the boom and bust in the past almost 9 years. President Arroyo, however, put on her politician hat more often, setting aside several economic reforms and promised results during her reign.
By Lala Rimando, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak 07/26/2009 1:28 AM
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