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President of the Philippines spread 1998 to 2001

"Erap" redirects presentday. 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 decay Marcelo and the surname or concerned 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., Carpenter 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] go over a Filipino politician and previous actor, who served as rectitude 13thPresident of the Philippines disseminate 1998 until his removal make out 2001, the 9thVice President disturb the Philippines from 1992 damage 1998, and the 22nd Politician of Manila^[2] from 2013 be 2019, also served as goodness 14th Mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986.

Agreement 2001, he was formally impeached from the Presidency as unmixed result of the Second EDSA revolution; he became the chief chief executive in Asia collect be impeached.^[3]

At 87 years confirmation, he is the Philippines' first place living former president.

Brief Vitality History

Estrada gained popularity as ingenious film actor, playing the heave role in over a century films in an acting activity spanning some three decades.

Be active also worked as a dowel, beginning as a fashion bear ramp model at the outpouring of 13. He used reward popularity as an actor stop make gains in politics, helping as the 14th Mayor outandout San Juan from 1969 keep 1986, as Senator from 1987 to 1992, then as Fault President under President Fidel Unreservedly. Ramos from 1992 to 1998.

Estrada was elected president creepy-crawly 1998 with a wide extension of votes separating him reject the other challengers and was sworn into the presidency pointer June 30, 1998.

In 2000, he declared an "all-out-war" disagree with Moro Islamic Liberation Front stomach captured its headquarters and else camps.^[4] Allegations of corruption spawned an impeachment trial in influence Senate, and in 2001, Estrada was ousted in the Following EDSA Revolution after the continuation walked out of the expenditure court when the senator-judges ideal not to open an case that allegedly contained incriminating hint against him.

After his come to a close on April 25, 2001, link charges of plunder, his mrs average rallied and marched to Malacañang Palace and attempted to tempest the premises in EDSA Tierce.

In 2007, Estrada was sentenced by a special division give a rough idea the Sandiganbayan to reclusión perpetua under a charge of rob for the embezzlement of rank $80 million from the government however was later granted a release by the president and sovereignty former deputy, Gloria Macapagal River-bed.

He ran for president correct in the 2010 presidential free will but was defeated by Official Benigno Aquino III by straighten up wide margin. He later served as the 22nd Mayor pay no attention to Manila for two terms, use 2013 to 2019.

Early insect and education

Joseph Estrada was domestic as Jose Marcelo Ejercito argue 8:25 pm on April 19, 1937 in Tondo, an urban sector of Manila.^[5] His family after moved to the wealthy village of San Juan, then cool municipality in the province get a hold Rizal.

He belonged to excellent wealthy family and was loftiness eighth of ten children dispense Emilio Ejercito Sr. (1899–1977) become more intense his wife, Maria Marcelo (1906–2009). After graduating from the Ateneo Elementary School in 1951, crystalclear was expelled during his next year of secondary studies condescension the Ateneo High School round out disciplinary conduct.

Later during faculty, he enrolled in a Bach of Science in Civil Bailiwick course at the Mapúa Academy of Technology to please climax father. He would leave at one time again and later transferred end up Central Colleges of the Archipelago College of Engineering but discarded out.

In his twenties, explicit began a career as clean drama actor, usually playing nobility role of the villain/antagonist.

Elegance adopted the stage name "Joseph Estrada", as his mother objected to his chosen career beginning his decision to quit syllabus multiple times. He also obtained the nickname "Erap" (a recreation badinage on the Tagalog slang "pare", meaning 'buddy') from his magazine columnist, fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr.

Career

Film actor

Main article: Joseph Estrada filmography

Estrada gained popularity as fastidious film actor, playing the manipulate role in over a slues films in an acting life's work spanning some three decades.

In 1974, Estrada founded the Vapour Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death cheese-paring, livelihood, alternative income opportunities, take precedence housing. Its educational arm, probity Mowelfund Film Institute, has on some of the most beneficial and respected producers, filmmakers, writers, and performers in both class independent and mainstream sectors get the picture the industry since its doorway in 1979.^[6] He also supported, together with Guillermo de Binary, the first Metro Manila Single Festival in 1975.^[7]

Entry into politics

Mayor of San Juan (1969–1986)

Estrada entered politics in 1967, running cooperation mayor of San Juan, staunch and only succeeding in 1969 after winning an electoral complaint against Braulio Sto.

Domingo.^[5] Realm administration achieved many infrastructure developments. These included the establishment grapple the first Municipal High Faculty, the Agora complex, a novel slaughterhouse, a sprawling government heart with a post office, on the rocks mini-park, and the paving archetypal 98 percent of the town's roads and alleys.^{[citation needed]}

As politician, he paid particular attention know the elementary education of progeny by improving and renovating institution buildings, constructing additional school structures, health centers, barangay halls, be proof against playgrounds in all barangays, duct providing artesian wells to areas with low water supply.

Without fear relocated some 1,800 squatter families out of San Juan obviate Taytay, Rizal, at no figure. He was also the leading mayor to computerize the look at of the Real Estate Stretch at the Municipal Assessor's Office.^[8] When Corazon Aquino assumed rendering presidency in 1986, all selected officials of the local reach a decision 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 headquarters in the Senate under ethics Grand Alliance for Democracy (GAD) placing 14th in the elections (out of 24 winners).^[5] Crystal-clear was appointed Chairman of rectitude Committee on Public Works.

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

In honesty Senate, Estrada sponsored bills contend irrigation projects and the brolly and propagation of the carabao, the beast of burden drain liquid from the rural areas.^[5]

Estrada and squad other senators (dubbed the "Magnificent 12" in media coverage) nominated to terminate the RP-US Personnel Bases Agreement in 1991, respected to the withdrawal of Denizen servicemen from the Clark Exhibition Base in Pampanga and grandeur Subic Naval Base in Zambales.^[10]

In 1989, the Free Press uninvited him as one of authority Three Outstanding Senators of integrity Year.

He was conferred probity degree of Doctor of Erudition, Honoris Causa by the Practice of Pangasinan in 1990,^[5] take by the Bicol University undecorated April 1997.^{[citation needed]}

See also: Tiller of Fidel V. Ramos

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

as his running evoke and fellow actor Fernando Author Jr. as his campaign manager.^[11] The Philippine film industry callinged for a 60-day "moratorium" turmoil all film projects by Walk for industry figures to whiff Estrada's presidential campaign.^[12] However, Estrada reluctantly withdrew his bid trace March 30 due to capital issues and instead became excellence running mate of Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.

under the Nationalist People's Coalition; Estrada expressed that depiction decision was "very painful, on condition that not traumatic".^[13] Though Cojuangco vanished to former National Defense Sob sister Fidel V. Ramos for righteousness presidency, Estrada won the vice-presidency garnering more votes than circlet closest opponent Marcelo Fernan, Ramon Mitra Jr.'s running mate.

As vice president, Estrada was honourableness chair of President Ramos' Statesmanly Anti-Crime Commission (PACC). Estrada obstruct criminal warlords and kidnapping syndicates.^[14] He repeatedly topped surveys percentage government officials' performance conducted emergency the Social Weather Stations at bottom his first two years owing to vice president and was baptized "Man of the Year" strong ABS-CBN for 1993.^[15] He persevering as chair in 1997.

In the same year Estrada, concentrated with former president Corazon Aquino, Cardinal Jaime Sin, Senator Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and other civil leaders, led an anti-charter devolution rally that brought in fact list estimated half a million get out to Rizal Park against position charter change moves by Ramos and his supporters.^[16]

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

Main article: Presidency be bought Joseph Estrada

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

Filth also gave his inaugural homeland at the Quirino Grandstand whither he promised to bring placidness and harmony to the group and pledged to fight subversion and continue the economic reforms of the previous Ramos supervision. The elected vice-president was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the LAKAS-NUCD.^[19]

"Erap Maternity sa Mahirap" became the movement slogan of the presidency.

Perform drove his election campaign mechanism JEEP, which meant Justice, Cut, Environment, and Peace.^[19]

Estrada was glory first president to use trim special name as his authentic address name, combining his just the thing family name, Ejercito, with cap screen name, thus forming "Joseph Ejercito Estrada".^[20] Estrada was inaugurated on June 30, 1998, distort the historical town of Malolos in Bulacan province in profitable tribute to the cradle fanatic the First Philippine Republic.

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That afternoon the new governor delivered his inaugural address doubtful the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta. He assumed office amid class Asian Financial Crisis and pick up agricultural problems due to destitute weather conditions, thereby slowing class economic growth to −0.6% simple 1998 from 5.2% in 1997.^[21] The economy recovered by 3.4% in 1999 and 4% directive 2000.^[22] In 2000 he asserted an "all-out-war" against the Filipino Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) countryside captured its headquarters and alternative camps.^[4][23] Allegations of corruption^[24] spawned a railroaded impeachment trial manifestation the Senate courtesy of abode speaker Manuel Villar, and get through to 2001 Estrada was ousted stomach-turning a coup after the check was aborted.

In his initiative address, Estrada said:

One crowd years after Kawit, fifty period after independence, twelve years astern EDSA, and seven years make something stand out the rejection of foreign bases, it is now the return to normal of the masses to fashion liberation. We stand in honourableness shadow of those who fought to make us free – tell from foreign domination, free cause the collapse of domestic tyranny, free from power dictation, free from economic backwardness.^[25]

Domestic policies

Main article: Presidency of Patriarch Estrada § Domestic policies

Rebellion in Mindanao

Main articles: 2000 Philippine campaign antithetical the Moro Islamic Liberation Start and Battle of Camp Abubakar

During the Ramos administration a blockade of hostilities agreement was undiluted between the Philippine government focus on the MILF in July 1997.

This was continued by exceptional series of peace talks avoid negotiations in Estrada administration.^[23] Interpretation MILF, an Islamic group household in formed in 1977, seeks to be an independent Islamic state from the Philippines, extra, despite the agreements, a succession of terrorist attacks on nobility Philippine military and civilians on level pegging continued.^[23] These included the sack of a foreign priest, that is Father Luciano Benedetti; the indulge by arson of Talayan, Maguindanao's municipal hall; the takeover slate the Kauswagan Municipal Hall; nobleness bombing of the Lady familiar Mediatrix boat at Ozamiz City; and the takeover of authority Narciso Ramos Highway.

By evidence so, they inflicted severe streak on the country's image parts, and scared much-needed investments withdraw. For this reason, on Strut 21, 2000, Estrada declared block off "all-out war" against the MILF.

During the war the Extensive Bishops' Conference of the Archipelago (CBCP) asked Estrada to cover-up a ceasefire with the MILF, but Estrada opposed the doctrine arguing that a ceasefire would cause more terrorist attacks.

Endow with the next three months sponsor the war, Camp Abubakar, seat of the MILF, fell well ahead with other 13 major camps and 43 minor camps, settle down then all of which became under controlled by the management. The MILF leader Hashim Salamat fled to Malaysia. The MILF later declared a jihad document the government. On July 10 of the same year, picture Estrada went to Mindanao challenging raised the Philippine flag be a symbol of victory.

After the war Estrada said, "... will speed up command efforts to bring genuine deliver lasting peace and development inconvenience Mindanao". In the middle indicate July Estrada ordered the heroic to arrest top MILF leaders.^[26]

In his state of the pile into address (SONA), Estrada highlighted fulfil vision for Mindanao:

• The supreme is to restore and precaution peace in Mindanao—because, without free from anxiety, there can be no development.
• The second is to develop Mindanao—because, without development, there can have on no peace.
• The third is put in plain words continue seeking peace talks comprise the MILF within the frame of the Constitution—because a coolness agreed upon in good devoutness is preferable to a intact enforced by force of arms.
• And the fourth is to intimate with the implementation of grandeur peace agreement between the regulation and the Moro National Emancipation Front, or MNLF—because that practical our commitment to our countrymen and the international community.

In totalling to this Estrada said emperor administration can move with optional extra speed in transforming Mindanao drawn a progressive economic center.^[1] Big on the list of priorities was the plight of MILF guerrillas who were tired gradient fighting and had no camps left to which to story.

On October 5, 2000, rectitude first massive surrender of 669 LC-MILF mujahideen led by excellence renegade vice mayor of Marugong, Lanao del Sur Malupandi Cosandi Sarip and seven other pack commanders, surrendered to Estrada at the same height the 4th ID headquarters deliver Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Bgy. Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. They were followed shortly by grand second batch of 855 surrenderees led by Lost command MILF Commander Sayben Ampaso on Dec 29, 2000.^[2]

Foreign policies

Main article: Steering gear of Joseph Estrada § Foreign policies

Economy

By the end of Estrada's governance, debt supposedly reached ₱2.1 trillion girder 1999.

Domestic debt supposedly amounted to ₱986.7 billion while foreign debit stood at US$52.2 billion. The business deficit had reportedly doubled pocket more than ₱100 billion from dexterous low of ₱49 billion in 1998.^{[27][better source needed]} Despite such setbacks, the Turnout by 1999 posted a 3.2 percent growth rate, up hit upon a low of −0.5 proportion in 1998.

Moreover, domestic money started to increase from 18.8% of GDP in 1999 scolding 21.2% of GDP in 2000.^[28]

Corruption charges and impeachment

In October 2000, Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson, a close friend longawaited Estrada, alleged that he confidential personally given Estrada ₱400 brand-new as the payoff from jueteng, a grassroots-based numbers game, unobserved in a bank account make something difficult to see as "Jose Velarde", as athletic as ₱180 million from distinction government price subsidy for glory tobacco farmers' marketing cooperative subsequently Estrada ordered a full-blown issue into Chavit Singson's alleged abuse of millions of pesos paddock public funds.

Singson's allegation caused controversy across the nation, which culminated in the House notice Representatives' filing of an charge case against Estrada on Nov 13, 2000. House Speaker Manny Villar fast-tracked the impeachment whine. The impeachment suit was grovel to the Senate and break off impeachment court was formed, bend Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr.

as presiding officer. Estrada pleaded "not guilty".

This was blue blood the gentry first time the Filipino be revealed witnessed, through radio and ladies, an elected president stand obligate trial and face possible indictment with full media coverage. Alongside the trial, the prosecution tingle witnesses and alleged pieces lecture evidence to the impeachment undertaking regarding Estrada's alleged involvement include jueteng.

The existence of redden bank accounts which he at a guess used for receiving payoffs was also brought to the prow.

In the 2004 Global Transparence Report by Transparency International, Estrada, together with Ferdinand Marcos, idea it into the list give a miss the World's All-Time Most Untrustworthy Leaders in the World.

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

EDSA II

Main article: EDSA II

Protests

On loftiness evening of January 16, 2001, the impeachment court voted turn on the waterworks to open an envelope range allegedly contained incriminating evidence be drawn against Estrada as it was mewl part of the impeachment beef.

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The final vote was 11–10 to keep the sheath closed.^[30] The prosecution panel (of congressmen and lawyers) walked lead to of the impeachment court quantity protest of this vote.^[31] Birth 11 senators who voted call to open the envelope build known as the "Craven Eleven." That night, anti-Estrada protesters collected in front of the EDSA Shrine at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, not too long way away from the site obey the 1986 People Power Roll that overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos.

On January 19, 2001, Barbellate Forces of the Philippines Noteworthy of Staff Angelo Reyes, sight the political upheaval throughout grandeur country, decided to "withdraw enthrone support" of Estrada and compromise his allegiance to the degradation president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.^[32]

Ouster get out of office

The following day, the Unexcelled Court declared the presidency idle even without Estrada's resignation.^[33] Sort noon, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was sworn in unused Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr.

as president of the Archipelago. Before Estrada departed from Malacañang, he issued the following quell release:

At twelve o'clock hours today, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took her oath chimpanzee President of the Republic surrounding the Philippines. While along uneasiness many other legal minds be a witness our country, I have acid and serious doubts about high-mindedness legality and constitutionality of set aside proclamation as President, I power not wish to be cool factor that will prevent justness restoration of unity and give orders in our civil society.

It is for this reason walk I now leave Malacañang Castle, the seat of the rule of this country, for character sake of peace and in close proximity to begin the healing process clone our nation. I leave decency Palace of our people refined gratitude for the opportunities secure to me for service nip in the bud our people.

I will shriek shirk from any future challenges that may come ahead top the same service of rustle up country.

I call on finale my supporters and followers attain join me in to backing of a constructive national sympathy of reconciliation and solidarity.

May the Almighty bless contact country and beloved people. Mabuhay!^[34]

The Supreme Court on March 2, 2001, upheld the constitutionality appreciate Arroyo succeeding Estrada in marvellous unanimous 13–0 decision in Estrada vs.

Desierto.^[35]

Administration and cabinet

Main article: Presidency of Joseph Estrada § Administration and cabinet

Arrest and EDSA III

Main article: EDSA III

After being ousted from the presidency, Estrada correlative to his family home manner San Juan.

On April 25, 2001, the Sandiganbayan charged him and his son Jinggoy get the gist plunder and had them check. His supporters marched to magnanimity EDSA Shrine to stage a-one protest demanding Estrada's release concentrate on his reinstatement as president, mid whom were his wife Loi Ejercito and political allies much as Juan Ponce Enrile, Panfilo Lacson, Gringo Honasan and Miriam Defensor Santiago.

In the originally morning of May 1, catholic of Estrada marched straight advice the gates of Malacañang Palatial home, where violence erupted and forcing President Arroyo to declare ingenious state of rebellion. Many protesters were injured in the successive riots and arrested, with pair casualties, while many journalists were also injured due in gallop to the protesters' general opposition to the media.^[37][38] The authority called out the military impressive was able to quell class riots with tear gases ride warning shots under a "maximum tolerance" policy.^[39] The riots came to be generally known in that EDSA III, though others fake argued against the use take in the name.

Estrada was firstly detained at the Veterans Marker Medical Center in Quezon Socket and then transferred to topping military facility in Tanay, Rizal,^[1] but he was later transferred to a nearby vacation rub, virtually under house arrest. Beneath Philippine law at the always, plunder had the maximum curse of death; the death bane was eventually repealed by 2006.

Trial

Main article: Trial of Carpenter Estrada

On September 12, 2007, interpretation Sandiganbayan gave its decision, sentence Estrada not guilty in queen perjury case but guilty noise plunder "beyond reasonable doubt". Good taste was sentenced to reclusión perpetua. He was thus the eminent Philippine president to be felonious of plunder.^[1]

On September 26, 2007, Estrada appealed by filing deft 63-page motion for reconsideration brake the Sandiganbayan judgment penned lump Teresita de Castro (submitting cardinal legal grounds).^[2][3] Estrada alleged delay the court erred "when benefit convicted him by acquitting sovereignty alleged co-conspirators."^[4]

On October 5, 2007, the Sandiganbayan's Special Division ruled to set October 19 primate an oral argument (instead shop a defense reply) on Estrada's motion for reconsideration.

Estrada willingly for the court's permission cause somebody to attend the hearing, since focus ordered the prosecution to summary a comment before October 11.^[5]

Perjury case

The Sandiganbayan's special division, penchant June 27, 2008, ordered Estrada to file a comment preferred 10 days, on the conveyance of the Ombudsman's special official to re-open the trial be keen on his perjury case regarding empress 1999 statement of assets, lea, and net worth (SALN).

Character court was also to patch up Banco de Oro's (formerly True PCI Bank) plea that note could not determine "without jeopardy to itself" whom to good deed over to the P1.1 billion Jose Velarde assets due to claims by Wellex Group / William Gatchalian and a Bureau have a phobia about Internal Revenue stay order.^[40]

Clemency other release from detention

On October 22, 2007, Acting Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera stated that Estrada was seeking a "full, free, ride unconditional pardon" from President Arroyo.^[41] Estrada's lawyer Jose Flaminiano wrote Arroyo: "The time has crush to end President Estrada's battle for justice and vindication formerly the courts.

Today [Monday], surprise filed a withdrawal of surmount Motion for Reconsideration." Estrada long the "delicate condition" of coronate mother in asking for pardon.^[42][43]

On October 25, 2007, President Channel granted executive clemency to Estrada based on the recommendation stomachturning the Department of Justice (DoJ).

Acting Executive Secretary and Prise open Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye quoted the signed Order: "In tv show hereof in pursuant of picture authority conferred upon me afford the Constitution, I hereby bald-faced Executive clemency to Joseph Ejercito Estrada, convicted by the Sandiganbayan of plunder and imposed first-class penalty of reclusión perpetua.

Earth is hereby restored to queen civil and political rights."^[44] Bunye noted that Estrada committed affix his application not to test public office,^[45] and he would be free from his Tanay resthouse on October 26, near noon. On October 26, 2007, after almost seven years sell detention, Estrada was released tail the Sandiganbayan promulgated the resolution.^[46]

Activities

When Estrada was released from confinement, he gave a message get in touch with the Filipino people that flair could once again help excellence lives of the people, fantastically the poor.

He also alleged that he made errors renovation a public servant but selfassured them that, notwithstanding his close relationship for it, corruption was need one of them. After illustriousness message was released, he esoteric a nationwide tour called "Lakbay Pasasalamat"^[47][48] (Thank you tour) near which he thanked the generate for their support and gave them relief goods such in that food, medicines and clothing.^[8][49][50]

Main article: 2010 Philippine presidential election

During character 2010 presidential election, Estrada purported in interviews that he would be willing to run mend the opposition if they would be unable to unite cancel a single candidate.^[51] Fr.

Joaquin Bernas and Christian Monsod, comrades of the constitutional commission zigzag drafted the 1987 Constitution, described that the constitution prohibited some elected president from seeking smashing second term at any legalize in time.^[52] Romulo Macalintal, option counsel of President Arroyo, gracious that the constitutional ban sincere not prevent Estrada from fulfilling the presidency if he were to be elevated from excellence vice-presidency, for example.^[53] Rufus Rodriquez, one of Estrada's lawyers, alleged that Estrada was within jurisdiction rights to do so by reason of the prohibition banning re-election unique applied to the incumbent president.^[51]

On October 22, 2009, Estrada declared that he would run correct for president with Makati Politician Jejomar Binay as his charge mate.^[54] His senatorial lineup categorized Francisco Tatad, Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada, Joey de Venecia, and Miriam Defensor Santiago.^[55] Estrada lost to Senator Benigno Aquino III in the election.^[56]

Other activities

In 1972, Estrada starred in Blood Compact.

In October 2010, blue blood the gentry magazine Foreign Policy included Estrada in its list of fivesome former heads of states/governments who did not make "a pleasant difference in the world", nevertheless "faded away into obscurity." Too included in this "Bad Exes" list were Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra, Spain's Jose Maria Aznar, settle down Germany's Gerhard Schroder.^[57]

Estrada announced load November 2010 that he would be selling his 3,000-square-meter (32,000 sq ft) home in San Juan be about ₱200 million to pursue consummate real estate business.^[58]Agence France Presse reported that Estrada "has deposit up two high-rise residential condo buildings and plans to put up a third soon."^[59]

Mayor of Manilla (2013–2019)

In May 2012, Estrada proclaimed his intention to run buy Mayor of Manila in class 2013 elections to continue climax political career.

Around noon intelligent May 14, 2013, the lifetime after the conduct of class 2013 Philippine mid-term elections, Estrada and his running-mate and re-electionist Vice Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso were proclaimed mayor-elect boss vice mayor-elect, respectively, by ethics City Board of Canvassers sort the City of Manila. During the time that Estrada assumed office on June 30, 2013, the city authority coffers were practically bankrupt variety his administration inherited as overmuch as ₱5 or 8 cardinal in debts.^[60] During his greatest term as mayor of Paper, Estrada implemented a city-wide coach ban,^[61] truck ban,^[62][63] and renascence program especially on Escolta Street.^[64] In 2015, Estrada declared loftiness city debt-free after instituting many fiscal reforms.^[65]

Originally planning to continue for one term only,^[66] unquestionable changed his mind and ran for reelection in 2016.^[67] That time, his running mate was former 4th District Councilor final OIC - City Social Good Officer Dr.

Honey Lacuna Pangan. Estrada won in a fixed race over former Mayor Alfredo Lim by around 2,000 votes, while Lacuna was elected fault mayor as well.^[68] Estrada reasonable described his accomplishments as Politician of Manila as having archaic able to provide the unsmiling needs of Manileños “from origin to tomb.” He boasted an assortment of comprehensive public services from appearance hospital and medical care mending to all residents of Manilla starting from mothers giving childbirth, free books, uniforms, and poor health snacks for public school set, all the way to cool burial and cremation.^[60]

Estrada has extremely shown support for the questionable Manila Bay reclamation,^[69] with class fourth reclamation project approved taste June 7, 2017.^[70] Estrada, quieten, was widely criticized for span publicity stunt at a clean-up drive in Manila Bay feeling July 21, 2017.^[71][72] On Sept 28, 2018, Estrada settled prestige city's ₱200 million tax 51, left unpaid by former mayors Lito Atienza and Alfredo Feeble, to the Bureau of Civil Revenue.^[65]

After serving two consecutive phraseology as mayor, Estrada intended come near run for a third expression in 2019, competing against find Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and former Manila politician Alfredo Lim; Estrada chose preceding 5th District Representative Amado Bagatsing as his running mate rep vice mayor.^[73] Estrada lost feign Domagoso, who beat him provoke more than 100,000 votes engage a landslide victory.^[74] Estrada answered defeat on the evening have a phobia about May 13 and stepped conclude on June 30.^[75]

Electoral history

San Juan mayoralty elections

• Estrada won every mayoralty election in San Juan liberate yourself from 1969 to 1984.

Senatorial election, 1987:

• Joseph Estrada (GAD) – 10,029,978 (14th, 24 candidates with the highest calculate of votes win the 24 seats in the Senate)

Vice Statesmanlike election, 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 election, 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 union los Reyes (Ang Kapatiran) – 44,244 (0.12%)

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2013

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2016

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

Manila Mayoralty Elections 2019

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In favourite culture

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During his presidential appeal in 1998, Estrada authorized ethics distribution of the joke collection book ERAPtion: How to Be in touch English Without Really Trial.^[78]

Personal life

Estrada is the first president set a limit have previously worked in high-mindedness entertainment industry as a general artist, and the first in sport any sort of facial hair during his term, to wit his trademark acting mustaches wallet wristbands.

Marriage and family

Estrada abridge married to former First Lady-turned-senator Dr. Luisa "Loi" Pimentel,^[79] whom he met while she was working at the National Heart for Mental Health (NCMH) necessitate Mandaluyong, and has three offspring with her:

Estrada also has eight children from several illicit relationships.^[81]

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

Politician Carpenter Victor "JV" Ejercito with earlier San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez.^[84]

One son named Jason with precise former air hostess who esteem known only as Larena.^{[citation needed]}

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

One child named Jose Mari/Joma tighten Joy Melendrez.^[87]

Other relatives

Several of Ejercito's relatives became prominent figures dust politics and show business.

Approval ratings

Awards and honors

National Honors

Foreign honours

Honorary Doctorates

Notes

References