Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 2004 presidential campaign

2004 presidential campaign of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 2004 presidential campaign

Campaigned for| 2004 Philippine presidential election
Candidate|

*     * Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
* President of the Philippines (2001–2010)
* Noli De Castro
* Senator (2001–2004)

Affiliation|

*     *       * K–4
* Lakas
* KAMPI
* Liberal
* NPC
* PRP
* Nacionalista

Status| Won election: May 10, 2004
Announced| October 4, 2003
Launched| December 2003
Key people|

* Gabriel Claudio (campaign manager)
* Mike Defensor (campaign spokesman)

Slogan| 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.

## Ambition renunciation

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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

— Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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

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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

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Lacson's campaign team received harassment from the Arroyo campaign, such as tearing down their posters.[13]

## Political positions

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### Government system

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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

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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Philippine Congress

* Jose De Venecia, Congressman from Pangasinan's 4th district, Speaker of the House (1992–1998; 2001–2008)
* Prospero Pichay, Congressman from Agusan
* 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]

Celebrities

* Boy Abunda, TV host, showbiz columnist
* Kris Aquino, Actress

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

* Iglesia Ni Cristo,
* El Shaddai
* Jesus Miracle Crusade
* Kingdom of Jesus Christ[18]

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.[19]

The issue between Lacson and Poe that splits opposition made the Iglesia Ni Cristo, El Shaddai and the Jesus Miracle Crusade endorse Arroyo.[20][21]

## Electoral Protest by Poe and Hello Garci

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Arroyo, taking her oath of office for a full-term as president in Cebu City. In front of her is Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. The result of the election was a loss for Poe.

After Poe's unsuccessful bid to the presidency, his supporters, which include the deposed Estrada's supporters, viewed the election results as flawed, and came under legal protest by Poe and his vice-presidential running-mate, former Senator Loren Legarda.[22] The poll protest was later thrown out by the Supreme Court acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal,[23] as well as Legarda's protest.[24] Poe Jr. died on December 14, 2004, before planning to appeal the protest.[25][26]

Main article: Hello Garci scandal

In 2006, Claudio affirmed that Arroyo cheated to win 2004 elections.[27] In the same year, Arroyo apologized for the cheating scandal.[28][29]

On January 25, 2008, a Pulse Asia survey (commissioned by the Genuine Opposition (GO) per former Senator Sergio Osmeña III) stated that 58% percent of Filipinos in Mindanao believed that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo cheated in the 2004 Philippine general election. 70% also "believed that because of recurring allegations of election fraud, the credibility of the balloting process in Mindanao was at a record low."[30] Many Pangasinenses, on the other hand, still find it really hard to believe that Poe got no votes at all in the municipality of Santo Tomas, Pangasinan.[31][32][33]

## See also

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* Panfilo Lacson 2004 presidential campaign
* Fernando Poe Jr. 2004 presidential campaign
* Raul Roco 2004 presidential campaign
* Hello Garci scandal

## References

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1. ^ Torrevillas, Domini M. (December 31, 2002). "'In the service of the nation'". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
2. ^ SJ, Fr Miguel A. Bernad (January 13, 2003). "Presidential renunciation". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
3. ^ Cervantes, Ding; Romero, Paolo (October 4, 2003). "GMA to answer 'party, RP call'". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
4. ^ Pascual Jr., Federico D. (October 5, 2003). "GMA draws clearer battle lines for 2004". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
5. ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (February 3, 2004). "Arroyo's campaign manager goes on leave". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
6. ^ Sy, Marvin (April 5, 2004). "GMA calls for end to black propaganda". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
7. ^ Diaz, Jose Aravilla and Jess (December 30, 2003). "Lacson formalizes 2004 bid". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
8. ^ Frialde, Mike (March 2, 2004). "Survey shows Poe pulling away". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
9. ^ "GMA slips past FPJ in Pulse Asia survey". Philstar.com. February 25, 2004. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
10. ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (March 24, 2004). "Arroyo steps up challenge to Poe: Face me in debate". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
11. ^ Romero, Paolo (February 26, 2004). "FPJ staying out of debate". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
12. ^ Corvera, Ann (March 28, 2004). "'Not everybody can be president'". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
13. ^ Diaz, Jess (February 16, 2004). "Ping urges GMA: Don't tear down my posters". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
14. ^ "Arroyo favors quick shift to parliamentary system". Philstar.com. January 9, 2004. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
15. ^ a b c "Danding Cojuangco and the NPC". images.gmanews.tv. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
16. ^ Villa, Benjie (May 3, 2007). "NPC-Tarlac goes for Arroyo-Legarda". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
17. ^ a b "FPJ binato sa sentido". Philstar.com. May 2, 2004. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
18. ^ "Davao pastor to Arroyo: She has my support". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. February 4, 2010. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
19. ^ Frialde, Mike (January 29, 2004). "Groups band together to campaign for Gloria". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
20. ^ Punay, Edu; Romero, Paolo (May 8, 2004). "FPJ dismisses INC, Shaddai nod to GMA". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
21. ^ Porcalla, Delon (May 8, 2004). "JMC follows suit, endorses Arroyo". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
22. ^ "FPJ, Loren file separate poll protest before the Supreme Court". Newsflash.org. July 24, 2004. Archived from the original on February 5, 2006.
23. ^ "FPJ's poll protest vs GMA junked". Manila Standard Today. March 30, 2005. Retrieved January 16, 2008.
24. ^ "Legarda's poll protest vs De Castro junked". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 6, 2007. Archived from the original on July 15, 2007.
25. ^ "Farewell to Da King". Philstar.com. December 19, 2004. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
26. ^ "FPJ: I'm not a clone of anybody". Philstar.com. January 16, 2004. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
27. ^ Sy, Marvin; Calica, Aurea (April 4, 2006). "Consultant: GMA stole 2004 election". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
28. ^ Calica, Aurea; Romero, Paolo (June 28, 2005). "GMA: I'm sorry, it's me on tape". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
29. ^ "Serge: Noy should do a 'Gloria,' say 'I am sorry'". Philstar.com. July 14, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
30. ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Most Mindanaoans believe Arroyo cheated in ’04 polls - Pulse
31. ^ Visperas, Eva (May 12, 2004). "P'sinan town gives FPJ zero vote". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
32. ^ "FPJ binokya sa Pangasinan". Philstar.com. May 19, 2004. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
33. ^ Visperas, Eva (April 26, 2016). "Town where FPJ got zero votes welcomes Grace". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.

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Candidates in the 2004 Philippine presidential election

Presidential
candidates|

| Winner|

* Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Lakas–CMD) (campaign)

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Other candidates|

* Fernando Poe Jr. (KNP) (campaign)
* Panfilo Lacson (LDP) (campaign)
* Raul Roco (Aksyon) (campaign)
* Eddie Villanueva
* BPP

Vice presidential
candidates|

| Winner|

* Noli de Castro (Independent)

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Other candidates|

* Loren Legarda
* KNP
* Herminio Aquino (Aksyon)
* Rodolfo Pajo (Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa)

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