MANILA, Philippines - Former Pres. and now Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was once loved by Filipinos and even topped popularity polls. Now, she is deemed as one of the most unpopular presidents in the Philippines. The sudden turn of events in her life recently came as welcome or shocking news to Filipinos.
In a span of one week, Arroyo was stopped from leaving the country. She was admitted back to the hospital and served a warrant of arrest. Who would have thought that after 10 years, she will be meeting the same fate as former Pres. Joseph Estrada?
In tonight’s edition of ABS-CBN’s Patrol ng Pilipino, news reporter Atom Araullo (photo) will find out what Filipinos think of Arroyo’s current misfortunes, especially the sentiments of CGMA’s constituents and close friends.
Meanwhile, Jing Castañeda will also share her experience covering President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III in the recent ASEAN Summit held in Indonesia and will show the difficulties of covering an event where powerful heads of states are in attendance.