“The Japanese, the Chinese and other Asian countries speak their dialect (when dealing with other countries) -- I don't see why we Filipinos cannot speak our own dialect.”
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Joseph Estrada
Joseph Ejercito Estrada, also known by the nickname Erap, is a Filipino retired politician and former actor who served as the 13th president of the Philippines from 1998 until his removal from office in 2001. He served as the 14th mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986, the ninth vice president under Fidel V. Ramos from 1992 to 1998, and the 26th mayor of Manila, the country's capital, from 2013 to 2…
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entertainment · President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 · politician · actor · mayor · also Joseph Estrada, ERAP, Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Estrada
Born 19 April 1937 · Q212733
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1992 Oath Taking of Joseph Ejercito Estrada as Vice President of the Philippines - June 30
1998 Inaugural Address of Joseph Ejercito Estrada, 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines - June 30
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2026· 5 entries
“The time has come to end President Estrada”
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“... will speed up government efforts to bring genuine and lasting peace and development in Mindanao”
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U.S. News & World Report: Joseph Estrada
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Public attention spiked: 3,847 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.6× the usual 504, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: topFixed declared information.
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2023· 2 entries
VERA Files rated the claim “Ex-president Joseph “Erap” Estrada was impeached to prevent him from carrying out Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s last will and testament. He wanted to distribute the Marcos wealth.” False.
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Rappler rated the claim “Former president Joseph Estrada was impeached because yellow politicians knew he would fulfill the last will and testament of former president and dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos.” False.
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2021· 4 entries
VERA Files rated the claim “Joseph Estrada was ousted, in part, for trying to set up a "Marcos humanitarian foundation."” False.
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Rappler rated the claim “There were no state universities and colleges (SUC’s) established during the administrations of former presidents Corazon “Cory” Aquino, Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, which were the next five administrations after the presidency of former presi…” Misleading.
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VERA Files rated the claim “The executive department does not have a copy of the Rome Statute because Congress bypassed then President Joseph Estrada and submitted it to Rome immediately after ratification.” False.
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VERA Files rated the claim “Former president and Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada has passed away.” Fake.
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2019· 1 entry
Competing against former Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and former Manila mayor Alfredo Lim; Estrada chose former 5th District Representative Amado Bagatsing as his running mate for vice mayor
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2018· 2 entries
Estrada's Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino partnered with Mayor Duterte's new regional party, the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), in preparation for the 2019 elections
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Estrada settled the city's ₱200 million tax liabilities, left unpaid by former mayors Lito Atienza and Alfredo Lim, to the Bureau of Internal Revenue
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2015· 1 entry
Estrada declared the city debt-free after instituting various fiscal reforms
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2013· 2 entries
The city government coffers were practically bankrupt as his administration inherited as much as ₱5 or 8 billion in debts
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Career landmark: Mayor of Manila (2013–2019).
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2010· 2 entries
Election lost: 2010 presidential election.
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Campaign: 2010 presidential election.
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2009· 1 entry
Estrada announced that he would run again for president with Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as his running mate
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2008· 1 entry
Ordered Estrada to file a comment within 10 days, on the motion of the Ombudsman's special prosecutor to re-open the trial of his perjury case regarding his 1999 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN)
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2007· 7 entries
After almost seven years of detention, Estrada was released after the Sandiganbayan promulgated the resolution
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President Arroyo granted executive clemency to Estrada based on the recommendation by the Department of Justice (DoJ)
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Acting Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera stated that Estrada was seeking a "full, free, and unconditional pardon" from President Arroyo
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The Sandiganbayan's Special Division ruled to set October 19 as an oral argument (instead of a defense reply) on Estrada's motion for reconsideration
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Estrada appealed by filing a 63-page motion for reconsideration of the Sandiganbayan judgment penned by Teresita de Castro (submitting five legal grounds)
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The Sandiganbayan gave its decision, finding Estrada not guilty in his perjury case but guilty of plunder "beyond reasonable doubt"
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Estrada was sentenced by a special division of the Sandiganbayan to reclusión perpetua under a charge of plunder for the embezzlement of the US$80 million from the government but was later granted a pardon by the preside
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2003· 1 entry
But he was later transferred to a nearby vacation home, virtually under house arrest
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2001· 6 entries
On charges of plunder, his supporters rallied and marched to Malacañang Palace and attempted to storm the premises in EDSA III
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The Sandiganbayan charged him and his son Jinggoy with plunder and had them arrested at their home
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As per his custom, Estrada celebrated his birthday at the Taytay, Rizal resettlement site he established, and in the same day, he gave a radio interview mentioning that he was ready to give himself over to authorities up
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Upheld the constitutionality of Arroyo succeeding Estrada in a unanimous 13–0 decision in Estrada vs
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes, seeing the political upheaval throughout the country, decided to "withdraw his support" of Estrada and pay his allegiance to the vice president, Gloria Macapag
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Estrada was ousted by a coup after the trial was aborted
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2000· 5 entries
Signed the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court
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The first massive surrender of 669 LC-MILF mujahideen led by the renegade vice mayor of Marugong, Lanao del Sur Malupandi Cosandi Sarip and seven other battalion commanders, surrendered to Estrada at the 4th ID headquart
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Estrada declared an "all-out war" against the MILF
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Declared an "all-out-war" against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and captured its headquarters and other camps
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Declared an "all-out-war" against Moro Islamic Liberation Front and captured its headquarters and other camps
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1998· 7 entries
Estrada took his oath of office at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan
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In the historical town of Malolos in Bulacan province in paying tribute to the cradle of the First Philippine Republic
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“On a scale of 1 to 10, I give myself 70 percent.”
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Career landmark: President of the Philippines (1998–2001).
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“I consider myself lucky that Emil Jurado taught me English for only one semester. I'm afraid to think of what my English would now be if he had taught me any longer. This is what I get for having been attentive during his class.”
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“They threw at me not just the kitchen sink but also the toilet bowl.”
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Estrada authorized the distribution of the joke compilation book ERAPtion: How to Speak English Without Really Trial
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1997· 1 entry
And was endorsed by controversial religious cult Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)
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1992· 2 entries
Estrada initially ran for president under the Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), with Vicente Rivera Jr
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Career landmark: Vice President of the Philippines (1992–1998).
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1991· 1 entry
Leading to the withdrawal of American servicemen from the Clark Air Base in Pampanga and the Subic Naval Base in Zambales
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1990· 1 entry
And by the Bicol University in April 1997
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1989· 1 entry
The Free Press cited him as one of the Three Outstanding Senators of the Year
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1987· 2 entries
Career landmark: Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1987–1992).
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Estrada was recruited to the Eva Estrada Kalaw-led wing of the Liberal Party, and was listed as one of the faction's six nominees for the Senate election in May
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1986· 1 entry
All elected officials of the local government were removed and replaced by appointed officers-in-charge, including Estrada
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1977· 1 entry
Seeks to be an independent Islamic state from the Philippines, and, despite the agreements, a sequence of terrorist attacks on the Philippine military and civilians still continued
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1975· 1 entry
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor for Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa
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1974· 1 entry
Estrada founded the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death benefits, livelihood, alternative income opportunities, and hous
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1972· 1 entry
Estrada starred in Blood Compact
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1969· 1 entry
As a mayor of San Juan, serving until his removal from office in the aftermath of the 1986 People Power Revolution
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1967· 1 entry
Running for mayor of San Juan, failing and only succeeding in 1969 after winning an electoral protest against Braulio Sto
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1951· 1 entry
Was expelled during his second year of high school at Ateneo for defending his classmate, Mario Tiaoqui, who later became Energy Secretary under Estrada
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1937· 2 entries
In his home in Tondo, an urban district of Manila
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Born 1937-04-19.
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