Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ( born April 5 , 1947 ) is a Filipino politician who was the President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010 and the Vice-President from 1998 to 2001 . She is currently a member of the House of Representatives . Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ( born April 5 , 1947 ) is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010 , as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 , and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga .