The 2010 Presidential campaign of Joseph Estrada, the former president of the Philippines. was announced on September 26, 2009. He was the second overall, losing to Benigno Aquino III.
Background
Presidency
Joseph Estrada was the president of the Philippines from June 30, 1998, to January 20, 2001, the presidency was criticized, with alleged Corruption, incompetence, and Cronyism eventually leading to EDSA III, leading to a trial.
Trial
After EDSA III, Joseph Estrada was charged, by the Ombudsman of the Philippines, with Plunder and Perjury,[1] eventually, he was sentenced to reclusión perpetua.[2]
Announcement
On September 26, 2009, Joseph Estrada announced his run for presidency,[3]
Running Mate
Estrada's running mate was Jejomar Binay, the former mayor of Makati. The Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Governor of Manila, the 3rd Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, and the Presidential Adviser for the Overseas Filipino Workers.[4]
Senatorial slate
Joseph Estrada had a senate slate consisting of the parties Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, Nationalist People's Coalition, and the Grand Alliance for Democracy.
- JV Bautista (PMP), 36th
- Joey De Venecia (PMP), 15th
- Juan Ponce Enrile (PMP), 5th
- Jinggoy Estrada (PMP), 2nd
- Jun Lozada (PMP), 28th
- Regalado Maambong (KBL), 47th
- Rodolfo Plaza (NPC), 35th
- Francisco Tatad (GAD), 26th
Aquino-Binay Campaign
On the campaign period, Senator Francis Escudero endorsed Benigno Aquino III and Jejomar Binay for president and vice president,[5] sparking the Aquino-Binay campaign, which was successful.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Sandigan forfeits Erap's 'Velarde' accounts, Boracay mansion". GMA News Online. 2007-09-12. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ Conde, Carlos H. (2007-09-12). "Philippines Ex-President Convicted". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Erap gives up on opposition unity, decides to run himself". web.archive.org. 2009-09-28. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ Palatino, Mong. "Joseph Estrada's Political Comeback". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Escudero distributes 'Noybi' stickers and shirts". web.archive.org. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Aquino promises justice as Philippines president - Yahoo! News". web.archive.org. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Congress final tallies". web.archive.org. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
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