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" I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.' "
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
God
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" I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular. "
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