Jose Pidal                                                              

On August 2003, Arroyo's husband, Jose Miguel, was accused of corruption by Senator Panfilo Lacson. The senator alleged that the First Gentleman siphoned off campaign funds and contributions to a bank account under the fictitious name of "Jose Pidal". In addition, the staunch critic showed real life photos of the first gentleman "romancing" with associate Victoria Toh. As a result, speculation that Mike Arroyo cheated on his wife went rampant around the nation. Lacson's presentation is remembered for the line "Alam ba ni misis 'Toh?" (Toh in reference to Victoria Toh). 

The accusations were never legally substantiated but left the president frustrated and very angry with her husband. Several weeks after the Jose Pidal presentation, Mike Arroyo presented his wife with a bouquet of flowers at a press conference as a sign that they were now reconciled.