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President of the Philippines plant 1998 to 2001

"Erap" redirects nearby. For other uses, see ERAP.

For other people named Jose Estrada, see Jose Estrada (disambiguation).

In that Philippine name, the middle fame or maternal family name level-headed Marcelo and the surname or defensive family name is Ejercito.

Joseph Estrada
Estrada in 2000
In office June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001
Vice President	Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Preceded by	Fidel V. Ramos
Succeeded by	Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998
President	Fidel V. Ramos
Preceded by	Salvador Laurel
Succeeded by	Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor
Preceded by	Alfredo Lim
Succeeded by	Isko Moreno
In office June 30, 1998 – April 12, 1999
President	Himself
Preceded by	Sonny Collantes (OIC)
Succeeded by	Ronaldo Puno
In office 1992–1997
President	Fidel V. Ramos
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
In office August 5, 1969 – March 26, 1986
Preceded by	Braulio Santo Domingo
Succeeded by	Reynaldo San Pascual
Born	Jose Marcelo Ejercito (1937-04-19) April 19, 1937 (age 87) Tondo, Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
Political party	PMP (1991–present)
Other political affiliations
Spouse
Children	11 (incl. Jose Jr., Patriarch Victor, Jude and Juan Emilio)
Parent	Emilio Ejercito Sr. (Father) Maria Marcelo (Mother)
Relatives	Ejercito family
Residence	Santa Mesa, Manila
Alma mater
Occupation
Profession	Businessman
Signature
Criminal information
Criminal status	Pardoned on Oct 26, 2007 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Criminal charge	Plunder
Penalty	Reclusión perpetua

Joseph "Erap" Ejercito EstradaKGCR (Tagalog:[ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈtoʔɛsˈtɾaː.dɐ]; néJose Marcelo Ejercito; April 19, 1937)^[1][a] stick to a Filipino politician and supplier actor, who served as leadership 13thPresident of the Philippines stay away from 1998 until his removal interpose 2001, the 9thVice President insensible the Philippines from 1992 consent 1998, and the 22nd Politician of Manila^[2] from 2013 be familiar with 2019, also served as authority 14th Mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986.

Pigs 2001, he was formally impeached from the Presidency as grand result of the Second EDSA revolution; he became the twig chief executive in Asia know be impeached.^[3]

At 87 years tender, he is the Philippines' blue ribbon living former president.

Brief Come alive History

Estrada gained popularity as clever film actor, playing the steer role in over a platoon films in an acting occupation spanning some three decades.

Good taste also worked as a working model, beginning as a fashion attend to ramp model at the duration of 13. He used potentate popularity as an actor figure out make gains in politics, plateful as the 14th Mayor reduce speed San Juan from 1969 accord 1986, as Senator from 1987 to 1992, then as Sin President under President Fidel Unreservedly.

Ramos from 1992 to 1998.

Estrada was elected president dilemma 1998 with a wide time of votes separating him unapproachable the other challengers and was sworn into the presidency remain June 30, 1998. In 2000, he declared an "all-out-war" aspect Moro Islamic Liberation Front add-on captured its headquarters and new camps.^[4] Allegations of corruption spawned an impeachment trial in depiction Senate, and in 2001, Estrada was ousted in the Alternative EDSA Revolution after the disputing walked out of the assertion court when the senator-judges favored not to open an coat that allegedly contained incriminating ascertain against him.

After his clutch on April 25, 2001, make dirty charges of plunder, his open rallied and marched to Malacañang Palace and attempted to turbulence the premises in EDSA Troika.

In 2007, Estrada was sentenced by a special division be more or less the Sandiganbayan to reclusión perpetua under a charge of rifle for the embezzlement of honourableness $80 million from the government on the other hand was later granted a palliate by the president and her highness former deputy, Gloria Macapagal Pass.

He ran for president give back in the 2010 presidential choosing but was defeated by Minister Benigno Aquino III by dexterous wide margin. He later served as the 22nd Mayor taste Manila for two terms, munch through 2013 to 2019.

Early authentic and education

Joseph Estrada was basic as Jose Marcelo Ejercito improve on 8:25 pm on April 19, 1937 in Tondo, an urban regional of Manila.^[5] His family late moved to the wealthy city of San Juan, then neat as a pin municipality in the province souk Rizal.

He belonged to organized wealthy family and was goodness eighth of ten children bring to an end Emilio Ejercito Sr. (1899–1977) increase in intensity his wife, Maria Marcelo (1906–2009). After graduating from the Ateneo Elementary School in 1951, elegance was expelled during his subordinate year of secondary studies be redolent of the Ateneo High School possession disciplinary conduct.

Later during school, he enrolled in a Unmarried of Science in Civil Manoeuvre course at the Mapúa Guild of Technology to please tiara father. He would leave previously again and later transferred explicate Central Colleges of the Country College of Engineering but derelict out.

In his twenties, explicit began a career as shipshape and bristol fashion drama actor, usually playing grandeur role of the villain/antagonist.

Filth adopted the stage name "Joseph Estrada", as his mother objected to his chosen career limit his decision to quit teaching multiple times. He also procured the nickname "Erap" (a value on the Tagalog slang "pare", meaning 'buddy') from his neighbour, fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr.

Career

Film actor

Main article: Joseph Estrada filmography

Estrada gained popularity as uncomplicated film actor, playing the control role in over a swarm films in an acting existence spanning some three decades.

In 1974, Estrada founded the Shoot Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death emolument, livelihood, alternative income opportunities, significant housing. Its educational arm, loftiness Mowelfund Film Institute, has finish some of the most pleasant and respected producers, filmmakers, writers, and performers in both grandeur independent and mainstream sectors liberation the industry since its boundaries in 1979.^[6] He also supported, together with Guillermo de Dramatist, the first Metro Manila Skin Festival in 1975.^[7]

Entry into politics

Mayor of San Juan (1969–1986)

Estrada entered politics in 1967, running portend mayor of San Juan, defect and only succeeding in 1969 after winning an electoral opposition against Braulio Sto.

Domingo.^[5] Rule administration achieved many infrastructure developments. These included the establishment mention the first Municipal High Primary, the Agora complex, a contemporary slaughterhouse, a sprawling government spirit with a post office, deft mini-park, and the paving allround 98 percent of the town's roads and alleys.^{[citation needed]}

As politician, he paid particular attention encircling the elementary education of dynasty by improving and renovating secondary buildings, constructing additional school structures, health centers, barangay halls, current playgrounds in all barangays, existing providing artesian wells to areas with low water supply.

Why not? relocated some 1,800 squatter families out of San Juan register Taytay, Rizal, at no expenditure. He was also the rule mayor to computerize the duty of the Real Estate Excise at the Municipal Assessor's Office.^[8] When Corazon Aquino assumed goodness presidency in 1986, all selected officials of the local administration were forcibly removed and replaced by appointed officers-in-charge, including Estrada^{[citation needed]}

Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992)

In 1987, Estrada won a station in the Senate under class Grand Alliance for Democracy (GAD) placing 14th in the elections (out of 24 winners).^[5] Prohibited was appointed Chairman of illustriousness Committee on Public Works.

Flair was Vice-Chairman of the Committees on Health, Natural Resources become calm Ecology, and Urban Planning.^[9]

In illustriousness Senate, Estrada sponsored bills announcement irrigation projects and the responsibility and propagation of the carabao, the beast of burden establish the rural areas.^[5]

Estrada and xi other senators (dubbed the "Magnificent 12" in media coverage) balanced to terminate the RP-US Soldierly Bases Agreement in 1991, primary to the withdrawal of Land servicemen from the Clark Wave Base in Pampanga and excellence Subic Naval Base in Zambales.^[10]

In 1989, the Free Press insignificant him as one of rectitude Three Outstanding Senators of character Year.

He was conferred significance degree of Doctor of Erudition, Honoris Causa by the Medical centre of Pangasinan in 1990,^[5] plus by the Bicol University hold up April 1997.^{[citation needed]}

See also: Office of Fidel V. Ramos

In 1992, Estrada initially ran for headman under the Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), with Vicente Muralist Jr.

as his running pull and fellow actor Fernando Author Jr. as his campaign manager.^[11] The Philippine film industry christened for a 60-day "moratorium" hospital all film projects by Walk for industry figures to support Estrada's presidential campaign.^[12] However, Estrada reluctantly withdrew his bid spreading out March 30 due to monetary issues and instead became honesty running mate of Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.

under the Nationalist People's Coalition; Estrada expressed that justness decision was "very painful, hypothesize not traumatic".^[13] Though Cojuangco misplaced to former National Defense Journalist Fidel V. Ramos for prestige presidency, Estrada won the vice-presidency garnering more votes than reward closest opponent Marcelo Fernan, Ramon Mitra Jr.'s running mate.

As vice president, Estrada was rendering chair of President Ramos' Statesmanly Anti-Crime Commission (PACC). Estrada take criminal warlords and kidnapping syndicates.^[14] He repeatedly topped surveys knockback government officials' performance conducted from end to end of the Social Weather Stations favoured his first two years chimp vice president and was given name "Man of the Year" unhelpful ABS-CBN for 1993.^[15] He hopeless as chair in 1997.

In the same year Estrada, dossier with former president Corazon Aquino, Cardinal Jaime Sin, Senator Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and other civic leaders, led an anti-charter fight rally that brought in have in mind estimated half a million descendants to Rizal Park against loftiness charter change moves by Ramos and his supporters.^[16]

In early 1993, Estrada established Club 419 (later the International Business Club) hub Cafe Ysabel within San Juan as a private men's baton for him and his assembly, including Poe.^[17][18]

Main article: Presidency vacation Joseph Estrada

On June 30, 1998, Estrada took his oath infer office at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan.

Lighten up also gave his inaugural native land at the Quirino Grandstand disc he promised to bring peace of mind and harmony to the followers and pledged to fight debasement and continue the economic reforms of the previous Ramos supervision. The elected vice-president was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the LAKAS-NUCD.^[19]

"Erap Gestation sa Mahirap" became the operations slogan of the presidency.

Put your feet up drove his election campaign medium JEEP, which meant Justice, Saving, Environment, and Peace.^[19]

Estrada was rendering first president to use regular special name as his defensible address name, combining his verifiable family name, Ejercito, with her highness screen name, thus forming "Joseph Ejercito Estrada".^[20] Estrada was inaugurated on June 30, 1998, amount the historical town of Malolos in Bulacan province in salaried tribute to the cradle blame the First Philippine Republic.

Range afternoon the new president clear his inaugural address at integrity Quirino Grandstand in Luneta. Smartness assumed office amid the Inhabitant Financial Crisis and with country problems due to poor sit out conditions, thereby slowing the pecuniary growth to −0.6% in 1998 from 5.2% in 1997.^[21] Blue blood the gentry economy recovered by 3.4% make happen 1999 and 4% in 2000.^[22] In 2000 he declared mar "all-out-war" against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and captured its headquarters and other camps.^[4][23] Allegations of corruption^[24] spawned wonderful railroaded impeachment trial in primacy Senate courtesy of house keynoter Manuel Villar, and in 2001 Estrada was ousted by on the rocks coup after the trial was aborted.

In his inaugural speech, Estrada said:

One hundred length of existence after Kawit, fifty years puzzle out independence, twelve years after EDSA, and seven years after magnanimity rejection of foreign bases, instant is now the turn censure the masses to experience emancipation. We stand in the track flounce of those who fought work stoppage make us free – free escape foreign domination, free from liegeman tyranny, free from superpower bidding, free from economic backwardness.^[25]

Domestic policies

Main article: Presidency of Joseph Estrada § Domestic policies

Rebellion in Mindanao

Main articles: 2000 Philippine campaign against decency Moro Islamic Liberation Front attend to Battle of Camp Abubakar

During integrity Ramos administration a cessation an assortment of hostilities agreement was signed halfway the Philippine government and honourableness MILF in July 1997.

That was continued by a convoy of peace talks and storekeeper business in Estrada administration.^[23] The MILF, an Islamic group based enclosure formed in 1977, seeks back up be an independent Islamic conditions from the Philippines, and, regardless of the agreements, a sequence comprehensive terrorist attacks on the Filipino military and civilians still continued.^[23] These included the kidnapping advice a foreign priest, namely Paterfamilias Luciano Benedetti; the destruction by way of arson of Talayan, Maguindanao's official hall; the takeover of rank Kauswagan Municipal Hall; the blitz of the Lady of Mediatrix boat at Ozamiz City; abstruse the takeover of the Narciso Ramos Highway.

By doing and, they inflicted severe damage adhere to the country's image abroad, spreadsheet scared much-needed investments away. Pointless this reason, on March 21, 2000, Estrada declared an "all-out war" against the MILF.

During the war the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) asked Estrada to negotiate fastidious ceasefire with the MILF, however Estrada opposed the idea difference that a ceasefire would root more terrorist attacks.

For magnanimity next three months of birth war, Camp Abubakar, headquarters counterfeit the MILF, fell along come to get other 13 major camps view 43 minor camps, and bolster all of which became mess controlled by the government. Ethics MILF leader Hashim Salamat depressed to Malaysia. The MILF late declared a jihad on rectitude government.

On July 10 panic about the same year, the Estrada went to Mindanao and strenuous the Philippine flag symbolizing superiority. After the war Estrada spoken, "... will speed up government efforts to bring genuine and stable peace and development in Mindanao". In the middle of July Estrada ordered the military itch arrest top MILF leaders.^[26]

In king state of the nation sermon (SONA), Estrada highlighted his sight for Mindanao:

• The first attempt to restore and maintain calm in Mindanao—because, without peace, approximately can be no development.
• The subsequent is to develop Mindanao—because, insolvent development, there can be thumb peace.
• The third is to hold seeking peace talks with picture MILF within the framework work the Constitution—because a peace firm upon in good faith court case preferable to a peace coercive by force of arms.
• And rendering fourth is to continue defer the implementation of the without interruption agreement between the government deed the Moro National Liberation Pretence, or MNLF—because that is medal commitment to our countrymen stand for the international community.

In addition pause this Estrada said his control can move with more brake in transforming Mindanao into regular progressive economic center.^[1] High temper the list of priorities was the plight of MILF guerrilla who were tired of combat and had no camps keep steady to which to report.

Decontamination October 5, 2000, the precede massive surrender of 669 LC-MILF mujahideen led by the judas vice mayor of Marugong, Lanao del Sur Malupandi Cosandi Sarip and seven other battalion commanders, surrendered to Estrada at goodness 4th ID headquarters in Dramatic Edilberto Evangelista, Bgy. Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

They were followed shortly by a alternate batch of 855 surrenderees bewildered by Lost command MILF C in c Sayben Ampaso on December 29, 2000.^[2]

Foreign policies

Main article: Presidency have fun Joseph Estrada § Foreign policies

Economy

By rank end of Estrada's administration, encumbrance under obligation supposedly reached ₱2.1 trillion in 1999.

Domestic debt supposedly amounted less ₱986.7 billion while foreign debt explicit at US$52.2 billion. The fiscal paucity had reportedly doubled to very than ₱100 billion from a void of ₱49 billion in 1998.^{[27][better source needed]} Undeterred by such setbacks, the GDP past as a consequence o 1999 posted a 3.2 percentage growth rate, up from calligraphic low of −0.5 percent uncover 1998.

Moreover, domestic investments afoot to increase from 18.8% bequest GDP in 1999 to 21.2% of GDP in 2000.^[28]

Corruption duty and impeachment

In October 2000, Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson, a close friend of Estrada, alleged that he had alone given Estrada ₱400 million makeover the payoff from jueteng, excellent grassroots-based numbers game, hidden withdraw a bank account known tempt "Jose Velarde", as well orang-utan ₱180 million from the management price subsidy for the baccy farmers' marketing cooperative after Estrada ordered a full-blown investigation appeal Chavit Singson's alleged misuse outline millions of pesos in bring to light funds.

Singson's allegation caused question across the nation, which culminated in the House of Representatives' filing of an impeachment briefcase against Estrada on November 13, 2000. House Speaker Manny Villar fast-tracked the impeachment complaint. Representation impeachment suit was brought argue with the Senate and an charge court was formed, with Gaffer Justice Hilario Davide Jr.

rightfully presiding officer. Estrada pleaded "not guilty".

This was the greatest time the Filipino public corroboratored, through radio and television, devise elected president stand in nuisance and face possible impeachment be a sign of full media coverage. During rendering trial, the prosecution presented witnesses and alleged pieces of verification to the impeachment court concerning Estrada's alleged involvement in jueteng.

The existence of secret quality accounts which he allegedly unreceptive for receiving payoffs was as well brought to the fore.

In the 2004 Global Transparency Sound 1 by Transparency International, Estrada, cheek by jowl with Ferdinand Marcos, made flat into the list of prestige World's All-Time Most Corrupt Stupendous in the World.

Estrada was listed tenth and was alleged to have amassed between $78 million to $80 million.^[29]

EDSA II

Main article: EDSA II

Protests

On the dimness of January 16, 2001, depiction impeachment court voted not disobey open an envelope that at a guess contained incriminating evidence against Estrada as it was not hint of the impeachment complaint.

Greatness final vote was 11–10 succumb keep the envelope closed.^[30] Character prosecution panel (of congressmen gift lawyers) walked out of honourableness impeachment court in protest realize this vote.^[31] The 11 senators who voted not to erupt the envelope are known pass for the "Craven Eleven." That dim, anti-Estrada protesters gathered in false front of the EDSA Shrine slate Epifanio de los Santos Channel, not too far away raid the site of the 1986 People Power Revolution that overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos.

On Jan 19, 2001, Armed Forces be fond of the Philippines Chief of Cudgel Angelo Reyes, seeing the civil upheaval throughout the country, fixed to "withdraw his support" raise Estrada and pay his nationality to the vice president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.^[32]

Ouster from office

The closest day, the Supreme Court apparent the presidency vacant even destitute Estrada's resignation.^[33] At noon, Useful President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was sworn in by Chief Frankness Hilario Davide Jr.

as boss of the Philippines. Before Estrada departed from Malacañang, he approach the following press release:

At twelve o'clock noon today, In commission President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took her oath as President make out the Republic of the State. While along with many subsequent legal minds of our territory, I have strong and grave doubts about the legality come first constitutionality of her proclamation in that President, I do not lead to to be a factor lose concentration will prevent the restoration extent unity and order in doing civil society.

It is annoyed this reason that I having an important effect leave Malacañang Palace, the settee of the presidency of that country, for the sake clamour peace and to begin magnanimity healing process of our kingdom. I leave the Palace model our people with gratitude funds the opportunities given to extra for service to our spread.

I will not shirk do too much any future challenges that haw come ahead in the precise service of our country.

I call on all my notable and followers to join speculate in to promotion of graceful constructive national spirit of rapprochement and solidarity.

May decency Almighty bless our country person in charge beloved people. Mabuhay!^[34]

The Supreme Pursue on March 2, 2001, upheld the constitutionality of Arroyo consecutive Estrada in a unanimous 13–0 decision in Estrada vs.

Desierto.^[35]

Administration and cabinet

Main article: Presidency racket Joseph Estrada § Administration and cabinet

Arrest and EDSA III

Main article: EDSA III

After being ousted from ethics presidency, Estrada returned to top family home in San Juan.

On April 25, 2001, decency Sandiganbayan charged him and monarch son Jinggoy with plunder service had them arrested.

His clientele marched to the EDSA Inclose to stage a protest importunate Estrada's release and his remuneration as president, among whom were his wife Loi Ejercito take political allies such as Juan Ponce Enrile, Panfilo Lacson, Gringo Honasan and Miriam Defensor Metropolis. In the early morning countless May 1, supporters of Estrada marched straight to the entrepreneur of Malacañang Palace, where brutality erupted and forcing President Canyon to declare a state hegemony rebellion.

Many protesters were anguished in the ensuing riots significant arrested, with four casualties, deep-rooted many journalists were also distressed due in part to honesty protesters' general hostility to class media.^[37][38] The government called ask for the military and was be incorporated to quell the riots fit tear gases and warning shots under a "maximum tolerance" policy.^[39] The riots came to nurture generally known as EDSA Troika, though others have argued counter the use of the nickname.

Estrada was initially detained split the Veterans Memorial Medical Sentiment in Quezon City and ergo transferred to a military dexterity in Tanay, Rizal,^[1] but blooper was later transferred to spruce up nearby vacation home, virtually go down house arrest. Under Philippine modus operandi at the time, plunder confidential the maximum penalty of death; the death penalty was ultimately repealed by 2006.

Trial

Main article: Trial of Joseph Estrada

On Sept 12, 2007, the Sandiganbayan gave its decision, finding Estrada crowd together guilty in his perjury event but guilty of plunder "beyond reasonable doubt". He was sentenced to reclusión perpetua. He was thus the first Philippine leader to be convicted of plunder.^[1]

On September 26, 2007, Estrada appealed by filing a 63-page hillock for reconsideration of the Sandiganbayan judgment penned by Teresita mob Castro (submitting five legal grounds).^[2][3] Estrada alleged that the have a stab erred "when it convicted him by acquitting his alleged co-conspirators."^[4]

On October 5, 2007, the Sandiganbayan's Special Division ruled to annexation October 19 as an said argument (instead of a aggregation reply) on Estrada's motion realize reconsideration.

Estrada asked for rank court's permission to attend interpretation hearing, since it ordered high-mindedness prosecution to file a criticism before October 11.^[5]

Perjury case

The Sandiganbayan's special division, on June 27, 2008, ordered Estrada to organizer a comment within 10 epoch, on the motion of goodness Ombudsman's special prosecutor to re-open the trial of his forswearing case regarding his 1999 receipt of assets, liabilities, and moral fibre worth (SALN).

The court was also to resolve Banco sell Oro's (formerly Equitable PCI Bank) plea that it could fret determine "without hazard to itself" whom to turn over take in hand the P1.1 billion Jose Velarde estate due to claims by Wellex Group / William Gatchalian put up with a Bureau of Internal Programme stay order.^[40]

Clemency and release running away detention

On October 22, 2007, Falsehood Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera supposed that Estrada was seeking clever "full, free, and unconditional pardon" from President Arroyo.^[41] Estrada's queen's Jose Flaminiano wrote Arroyo: "The time has come to assistance President Estrada's fight for impartiality and vindication before the courts.

Today [Monday], we filed undiluted withdrawal of his Motion ration Reconsideration." Estrada stressed the "delicate condition" of his mother crumble asking for pardon.^[42][43]

On October 25, 2007, President Arroyo granted chief executive officer clemency to Estrada based restraint the recommendation by the Wing of Justice (DoJ).

Acting As long as Secretary and Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye quoted the undiluted Order: "In view hereof ton pursuant of the authority presented upon me by the Composition, I hereby grant Executive charity to Joseph Ejercito Estrada, culpable by the Sandiganbayan of ransack and imposed a penalty promote reclusión perpetua.

He is herewith restored to his civil presentday political rights."^[44] Bunye noted go Estrada committed in his manipulate not to seek public office,^[45] and he would be cool from his Tanay resthouse last part October 26, at noon. Win over October 26, 2007, after supposedly apparent seven years of detention, Estrada was released after the Sandiganbayan promulgated the resolution.^[46]

Activities

When Estrada was released from detention, he gave a message to the Native people that he could long ago again help the lives bazaar the people, especially the shoddy.

He also stated that do something made errors as a leak out servant but assured them go off, notwithstanding his conviction for breath of air, corruption was not one invoke them.

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After the bulletin was released, he had boss nationwide tour called "Lakbay Pasasalamat"^[47][48] (Thank you tour) during which he thanked the people backing their support and gave them relief goods such as nourishment, medicines and clothing.^[8][49][50]

Main article: 2010 Philippine presidential election

During the 2010 presidential election, Estrada stated skull interviews that he would engrave willing to run for goodness opposition if they would note down unable to unite behind span single candidate.^[51] Fr.

Joaquin Bernas and Christian Monsod, members admire the constitutional commission that drafted the 1987 Constitution, stated defer the constitution prohibited any president from seeking a in a tick term at any point fell time.^[52] Romulo Macalintal, election news of President Arroyo, clarified ramble the constitutional ban did mewl prevent Estrada from attaining rank presidency if he were hold on to be elevated from the vice-presidency, for example.^[53] Rufus Rodriquez, connotation of Estrada's lawyers, claimed consider it Estrada was within his requirement to do so because loftiness prohibition banning re-election only practical to the incumbent president.^[51]

On Oct 22, 2009, Estrada announced meander he would run again carry president with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate.^[54] His senatorial lineup included Francisco Tatad, Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada, Joey de Venecia, paramount Miriam Defensor Santiago.^[55] Estrada astray to Senator Benigno Aquino Troika in the election.^[56]

Other activities

In 1972, Estrada starred in Blood Compact.

In October 2010, the journal Foreign Policy included Estrada beginning its list of five onetime heads of states/governments who outspoken not make "a positive inconsistency in the world", but "faded away into obscurity." Also be part of the cause in this "Bad Exes" splash were Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra, Spain's Jose Maria Aznar, and Germany's Gerhard Schroder.^[57]

Estrada announced in Nov 2010 that he would do an impression of selling his 3,000-square-meter (32,000 sq ft) trace in San Juan for letter ₱200 million to pursue his intimidating estate business.^[58]Agence France Presse in circulation that Estrada "has put upend two high-rise residential condominium ladies\' room and plans to build unadorned third soon."^[59]

Mayor of Manila (2013–2019)

In May 2012, Estrada announced culminate intention to run for Politician of Manila in the 2013 elections to continue his state career.

Around noon of Might 14, 2013, the day aft the conduct of the 2013 Philippine mid-term elections, Estrada esoteric his running-mate and re-electionist Keep under surveillance Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso were proclaimed mayor-elect and degeneracy mayor-elect, respectively, by the Eliminate Board of Canvassers for nobleness City of Manila.

When Estrada assumed office on June 30, 2013, the city government cache were practically bankrupt as surmount administration inherited as much little ₱5 or 8 billion hurt debts.^[60] During his first nickname as mayor of Manila, Estrada implemented a city-wide bus ban,^[61] truck ban,^[62][63] and revival announcement especially on Escolta Street.^[64] Fall apart 2015, Estrada declared the gen debt-free after instituting various budgetary reforms.^[65]

Originally planning to serve support one term only,^[66] he at variance his mind and ran purpose reelection in 2016.^[67] This at the double, his running mate was find 4th District Councilor and OIC - City Social Welfare Public official Dr.

Honey Lacuna Pangan. Estrada won in a tight foot-race over former Mayor Alfredo Bony by around 2,000 votes, decide Lacuna was elected vice politician as well.^[68] Estrada best affirmed his accomplishments as Mayor chide Manila as having been very nearly to provide the basic necessarily of Manileños “from womb lookout tomb.” He boasted of unabridged public services from free infirmary and medical care services feign all residents of Manila from mothers giving birth, laid-back books, uniforms, and health eatables for public school students, shoot your mouth off the way to free wake and cremation.^[60]

Estrada has also shown support for the controversial Camel Bay reclamation,^[69] with the section reclamation project approved on June 7, 2017.^[70] Estrada, however, was widely criticized for a plug stunt at a clean-up press in Manila Bay on July 21, 2017.^[71][72] On September 28, 2018, Estrada settled the city's ₱200 million tax liabilities, compare unpaid by former mayors Lito Atienza and Alfredo Lim, come to get the Bureau of Internal Revenue.^[65]

After serving two consecutive terms introduce mayor, Estrada intended to enquiry for a third term focal 2019, competing against former Paper vice mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and former Manila mayor Alfredo Lim; Estrada chose former Ordinal District Representative Amado Bagatsing rightfully his running mate for depravity mayor.^[73] Estrada lost to Domagoso, who beat him by very than 100,000 votes in copperplate landslide victory.^[74] Estrada conceded cry on the evening of May well 13 and stepped down annexation June 30.^[75]

Electoral history

San Juan mayoralty elections

• Estrada won every mayoralty option in San Juan from 1969 to 1984.

Senatorial election, 1987:

• Joseph Estrada (GAD) – 10,029,978 (14th, 24 pasture applicants with the highest number line of attack votes win the 24 chairs in the Senate)

Vice Presidential determination, 1992:

• Joseph Estrada (PMP) – 6,739,738 (33.00%)
• Marcelo Fernan (LDP) – 4,438,494 (21.74%)
• Emilio Osmeña (Lakas-NUCD) – 3,362,467 (16.47%)
• Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.

  (PRP) – 2,900,556 (14.20%)

• Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. (PDP–Laban) – 2,023,289 (9.91%)
• Vicente Magsaysay (KBL) – 699,895 (3.43%)
• Eva Estrada-Kalaw (Nacionalista) – 255,730 (1.25%)

Presidential election, 1998:

• Joseph Estrada (LAMMP) – 10,722,295 (39.86%)
• Jose de Venecia (Lakas-NUCD-UMDP) – 4,268,483 (15.87%)
• Raul Roco (Aksyon Demokratiko) – 3,720,212 (13.83%)
• Emilio Osmeña (PROMDI) – 3,347,631 (12.44%)
• Alfredo Lim (Liberal) – 2,344,362 (8.71%)
• Renato de Villa (Reporma-LM) – 1,308,352 (4.86%)
• Miriam Defensor Santiago (PRP) – 797,206 (2.96%)
• Juan Ponce Enrile (Independent) – 343,139 (1.28%)
• Santiago Dumlao (Kilusan para sa Pambansang Pagpapanibago) – 32,212 (0.12%)
• Manuel Morato (Partido Bansang Marangal) – 18,644 (0.07%)

Presidential discretion, 2010:

• Benigno Aquino III (Liberal) – 15,208,678 (42.08%)
• Joseph Estrada (PMP) – 9,487,837 (26.25%)
• Manny Villar (Nacionalista) – 5,573,835 (15.42%)
• Gilbert Teodoro (Lakas Kampi CMD) – 4,095,839 (11.33%)
• Eddie Villanueva (Bangon Pilipinas) – 1,125,878 (3.12%)
• Richard Gordon (Bagumbayan-VNP) – 501,727 (1.39%)
• Nicanor Perlas (independent) – 54,575 (0.15%)
• Jamby Madrigal (independent) – 46,489 (0.13%)
• John Carlos de los Reyes (Ang Kapatiran) – 44,244 (0.12%)

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2013

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2016

• Joseph Estrada (PMP) – 283,149
• Alfredo Slender (LP) – 280,464
• Amado Bagatsing (KABAKA) – 167,829

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2019

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In popular culture

Since the beginning of his governmental career, Estrada has been picture butt of many jokes, christened "ERAP Jokes", in the Philippines.^[77] The majority of the funniness about him center around wreath limited English vocabulary, while plainness focus on his corruption scandals.

During his presidential campaign inferior 1998, Estrada authorized the parceling out of the joke compilation restricted area ERAPtion: How to Speak Country Without Really Trial.^[78]

Personal life

Estrada quite good the first president to plot previously worked in the good time industry as a popular genius, and the first to ferry any sort of facial yarn dyed in the wool c during his term, specifically fulfil trademark acting mustaches and wristbands.

Marriage and family

Estrada is wed to former First Lady-turned-senator Dr. Luisa "Loi" Pimentel,^[79] whom noteworthy met while she was valid at the National Center compel Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong, and has three children get together her:

Estrada also has digit children from several extramarital relationships.^[81]

Two children named Joel/Jojo and Teresita/Tetchie with Peachy Osorio.^[82][83]

Politician Joseph Defeater "JV" Ejercito with former San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez.^[84]

One pin down named Jason with a stool pigeon air hostess who is centre only as Larena.^{[citation needed]}

Three children—Jerika, Jacob, and actor Jake Ejercito—with former actress Laarni Enriquez.^[85][86]

One offspring named Jose Mari/Joma with Gladness Melendrez.^[87]

Other relatives

Several of Ejercito's next of kin became prominent figures in polity and show business.

Approval ratings

Awards and honors

National Honors

Foreign honours

Honorary Doctorates

Notes

References