Philippine President Arroyo receives a standing ovation during her state of the nation address.
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo receives a standing ovation during her state of the nation address in Manila July 26, 2004. Arroyo pledged on Monday to cut the country's unwieldy bureaucracy and devote her new term to raising millions out of poverty, but gave few policy details. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo CR/CP