She was elected as President in May, 2004. Arroyo's presidency was damaged by a number of corruption accusations however the Philippine economy was one of the very few to avoid shrinkage after the 2008 global economic crisis, increasing each year with her administration.
Siya ay nahalal bilang Pangulo noong Mayo, 2004. Ang pagkapangulo ni Arroyo ay napinsala sa pamamagitan ng isa pang bilang ng katiwalian paratang, Subalit ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas ay naiwasan ang pag-urong matapos ang 2008 na pandaigdigang krisis pang-ekonomiya, at tumataas sa bawat taon sa kanyang administrasyon.