Joseph Estrada

ModernPoliticianPhilippines1937 — ?

Movie star turned president, ousted for corruption.

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Quick Facts

Born

1937

Country

Philippines

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)16

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score39.2

Joseph Estrada — Complete Timeline

1969 AD

Elected Mayor of San Juan, Metro ManilaPolitical Action◆ Major

Joseph Estrada was elected Mayor of San Juan, a municipality in Metro Manila. He served for 17 years, transforming the town into a city and building a political base.

Local GovernmentPolitical Career

constructive

1992 AD

Elected Vice President of the PhilippinesPolitical Action◆ Major

Joseph Estrada was elected Vice President of the Philippines under President Fidel V. Ramos. He used the position to build a national political profile and prepare for a presidential run.

Vice PresidencyPolitical Career

Impact: national

1998 AD

Elected President of the PhilippinesPolitical Action

Joseph Estrada was elected President of the Philippines in a landslide victory, winning 39.9% of the vote. He campaigned on a pro-poor platform, promising to help the masses.

PresidencyElection

Impact: nationalconstructive

2001 AD

Ousted in EDSA II RevolutionPolitical Action

Joseph Estrada was ousted from the presidency after mass protests (EDSA II) following allegations of corruption and a failed impeachment trial. He was replaced by Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

OusterPeople Power

Impact: nationaldestructive

2007 AD

Convicted of plunderPolitical Action◆ Major

Joseph Estrada was convicted of plunder by the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was later pardoned by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2007.

Corruption ConvictionPlunder

Impact: nationaldestructive