Joseph Estrada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the former President of the Philippines. For the French company, see ERAP. Joseph Estrada 13th President of the Philippines 3rd President of the Fifth Republic In office June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Preceded by Fidel V. Ramos Succeeded by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo 11th Vice President of the Philippines In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 President Fidel V. Ramos Preceded by Salvador Laurel Succeeded by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Chairman of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission In office 1992–1997 President Fidel V. Ramos Senator of the Philippines In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 Mayor of San Juan, Metro Manila In office December 30, 1969 – March 25, 1986 Preceded by Braulio Sto. Domingo Succeeded by Adolfo Sto. Domingo Personal details Born April 19, 1937 (age 75) Tondo, Manila, Philippines Political party PMP (1991–present) Other political Nacionalista (1969–1987) affiliations Liberal Party (1987–1991) Spouse(s) Luisa Pimentel Relations Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Jackie JV Ejercito Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University, Mapúa Institute of Technology Profession Actor Businessperson Politician Religion Roman Catholicism Signature Website Official website Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada (born Jose Marcelo Ejercito on April 19, 1937) was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency. Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in an acting career spanning 33 years. He used his popularity as an actor to make gains in politics, serving as mayor of San Juan for seventeen years, as Senator for one term, then as Vice President of the Philippinesunder the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos. Estrada was elected President in 1998 with a wide margin of votes separating him from the other challengers, and was sworn into the presidency on June 30, 1998. In 2000 he declared an "all-out-war" against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and captured its headquarters and other camps.[1][2]However, allegations of corruption spawned an impeachment trial in the Senate, and in 2001 Estrada was ousted by "People Power" 2 after the prosecution walked out of the impeachment court when the Senator Judges voted no in the opening of the second envelope. The EDSA 2 protests resulted from the concerted efforts of political, business, military, and church elites who were displeased by Estrada's policies that included removal of sovereign guarantees on government contracts.[3] In October 2000, the Daily Tribune reported about elite plans to "'constitutionally' oust President Estrada under 'Oplan Excelsis."[4] Emil Jurado of the Manila Standard reported as early as 1999 about a PR demolition work designed to embarrass Estrada "by attributing to his administration all sorts of perceived faults and scams with the end in view of covering up anomalies and scams also committed during the Ramos administration." Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo also admitted in an interview with Nick Joaquin that he and then-Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson and certain military officials plotted plans to oust Estrada in January 2001, with the alternative plan B being violent "with orders to shoot. And not only in Metro Manila.".[5] In 2007, he was sentenced by the special division of the Sandiganbayan to reclusion perpetua for plunder, but was later granted pardon by PresidentGloria Macapagal-Arroyo. He ran for president anew in the 2010 Philippine presidential election, but lost to then Senator Benigno Aquino III. Contents [hide] 1 Early life and career 2 Personal life o 2.1 Family o 2.2 Other relatives o 2.3 Film 3 Early political career o 3.1 Mayor of San Juan o 3.2 Senator of the Philippines 4 Vice-Presidency 5 Presidency o 5.1 Domestic policies o 5.2 Foreign policies o 5.3 Economy o 5.4 War against the MILF o 5.5 Controversies o 5.6 Corruption charges and impeachment o 5.7 EDSA II . 5.7.1 Protests . 5.7.2 Resignation 6 Post-Presidency o 6.1 Trial o 6.2 Perjury case o 6.3 Pardon and release from detention o 6.4 Activities 7 2010 Presidential election 8 Other activities 9 Running For Mayor Of Manila 10 Electoral history o 10.1 Ancestry 11 In popular culture 12 Awards and honors 13 References 14 External links [edit]Early life and career Joseph Ejercito Estrada was born on April 19, 1937 in Tondo, an urban district of Manila. His family later moved to the wealthy suburb of San Juan.[6]He belonged to an upper-middle-class family, and was the eighth of ten children of Emilio Ejercito and his wife Maria Marcelo.[7] He was kicked out during his primary studies at the Ateneo de Manila University and subsequently enrolled in an engineering course at the Mapua Institute of Technology in an effort to please his father, but dropped out. In his twenties, he began a career as a drama actor. He adopted the stage name "Joseph Estrada", as his mother objected to his chosen career and his decision to quit schooling.[7] He also acquired the nickname "Erap" (a play on the Tagalog slang "pare", meaning buddy) from his friend Fernando Poe, Jr.. [edit]Personal life Estrada is the first President to have previously worked in the entertainment industry, and for being the first to sport any sort of facial hair during his term, specifically his mustaches. [edit]Family Estrada is married to the former First Lady-turned-senator Dr Luísa Pimentel and has three children with her: José "Jinggoy" Ejercito, Jr, Mayor of San Juan (1992–2001); Senator (2004–present) (married to Precy Vitug) Jackie Ejercito (married to Beaver Lopez, son of Meralco chairman Manuel Lopez) Jude Ejercito (married to Rowena Ocampo) Joseph Estrada met his wife Loi while working as an orderly at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City. He also has five more children from several extramarital relationships: JV Ejercito, with incumbent San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez; Mayor of San Juan (2001–2010), Representative of [[San Juan City}} (2010-2013). (married to Cindy Lotuaco) Jojo Ejercito, with former model Joy Rowena Jerika Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enriquez Jake Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enriquez Jacob Ejercito, with former actress Laarni Enriquez [edit]Other relatives Several of Ejercito's relatives became prominent figures in politics and showbiz. Emilio Ejercito, Jr. a.k.a. George Estregan, brother E.R. Ejercito, son of George Estregan, and nephew of the former President. Also an actor and former Mayor of Pagsanjan turned Governor of Laguna province. Gary Estrada, nephew of former President, actor and Board Member of Quezon province. Gherome Ejercito, nephew of former President and basketball player [edit]Film Main article: Joseph Estrada filmography He played the lead role in more than 100 movies, and produced more than 70 films. He was the first FAMAS Hall of Fame recipient for Best Actor (1981) and also became a Hall of Fame award-winner as a producer (1983). He often played heroes of the downtrodden classes, making him popular among the nation's many unschooled and impoverished citizens. This proved advantageous to his political career. In 1974 he founded the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death benefits, livelihood, and alternative income opportunities and housing. Its educational arm, the Mowelfund Film Institute, has produced some of the most skilled and respected producers, filmmakers, writers and performers in both the independent and mainstream sectors of the industry since its inception in 1979.[8][not in citation given] He also founded, together with Guillermo de Vega, the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975.[citation needed] [edit]Early political career This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2012) [edit]Mayor of San Juan Estrada entered politics in 1967 when he ran for mayor of San Juan, then a municipality of Metro Manila, and succeeded in only 1969 after winning an electoral protest against Braulio Sto. Domingo. His administration was marked by unequaled accomplishments in infrastructure development. These included the establishment of the first Municipal High School, the Agora complex, a modern slaughterhouse, a sprawling government center with a post office, a mini-park and the concreting of 98 percent of the town's roads and alleys. As mayor, he paid particular attention to the elementary education of children by improving and renovating school buildings and constructing additional school structures, health centers, barangay halls and playgrounds in all the barangays and providing artesian wells to areas with low water supply. He relocated some 1,800 squatter families out of San Juan to Taytay, Rizal, at no cost. He was also the first mayor to computerize assessment of the Real Estate Tax in the Municipal Assessor’s Office.[9] When Corazon Aquino assumed the presidency in 1986, all elected officials of the local government were forcibly removed and replaced by appointed officers-in-charge, including Estrada[citation needed]. [edit]Senator of the Philippines The following year, he won a seat in the Senate under the Grand Alliance for Democracy (GAD) placing 16th in the elections (out of 24 winners). In 1987, he set his sights on a Senate run and handily garnered a seat. He was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Public Works. He was Vice-Chairman of the Committees on Health, Natural Resources and Ecology and Urban Planning.