Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo–the Vice President who became President because of EDSA II and the second woman to stand as the nation's commander-in-chief–was our president for nine years. In the beginning, she disarmed us with her resemblance to Nora Aunor, her Lilliputian appeal, and her blinding smile.
Little did we know that behind her cuteness is a leader whose tenacity would put Napoleon Bonaparte to shame. We offer her this send-off as she prepares for life as a congresswoman. (You didn't expect her to take up gardening after she moves out of Malacañang, did you?)
Madame President, here are the 10 things we'll really miss about you.
1. Your penchant for fine dining. We have fond memories of your entourage's dinner at Le Cirque in Manhattan, New York. Was the Wild Burgundy Escargot any good? How about the Californian Osetra Caviar? We're counting on you to tell us what a $20,000-dinner tastes like. That's almost a million pesos in Philippine currency. Enough for two million fish balls!
2. Your interesting phone pals. Thanks to you, we discovered that the best way to relieve stress was to phone a friend. We should all have our own private Garcis. They're perfect for those times when you just want to call someone and say hello.
