80-458: Joseph Ejercito Estrada KGCR ( Tagalog: [ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto ʔɛsˈtɾaː.dɐ] ; born Jose Marcelo Ejercito ; April 19, 1937), also known by the nickname Erap , is a Filipino politician and former actor, who served as the 13th President of the Philippines from 1998 until his removal in 2001 , the 9th Vice President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998, and the 22nd Mayor of Manila ,
160-444: A Bureau of Internal Revenue stay order. On October 22, 2007, Acting Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera stated that Estrada was seeking a "full, free, and unconditional pardon" from President Arroyo. Estrada's lawyer Jose Flaminiano wrote Arroyo: "The time has come to end President Estrada's fight for justice and vindication before the courts. Today [Monday], we filed a withdrawal of his Motion for Reconsideration . " Estrada stressed
240-440: A state of rebellion . Many protesters were injured in the ensuing riots and arrested, with four casualties, while many journalists were also injured due in part to the protesters' general hostility to the media. The government called out the military and was able to quell the riots with tear gases and warning shots under a "maximum tolerance" policy. The riots came to be generally known as EDSA III , though others have argued against
320-535: A bank account known as "Jose Velarde", as well as ₱180 million from the government price subsidy for the tobacco farmers' marketing cooperative after Estrada ordered a full-blown investigation into Chavit Singson's alleged misuse of millions of pesos in public funds. Singson's allegation caused controversy across the nation, which culminated in the House of Representatives' filing of an impeachment case against Estrada on November 13, 2000. House Speaker Manny Villar fast-tracked
400-737: A bill in the Philippine Congress to grant the Order of the Knights of Rizal a legislative charter. Senators Enrique Magalona, Lorenzo Sumulong, Esteban Abada, Emiliano Tria Tirona, Camilo Osías, Geronima Pécson, José Avelino and Ramon Torres sponsored the bill in the Senate while Congressman Manuel Zola of Cebu was the principal sponsor in the House of Representatives. The bill was signed into law by Philippine President Elpidio Quirino on June 14, 1951, as Republic Act 646. The Bill constitutes an official recognition of
480-460: A career as a drama actor, usually playing the role of the villain/antagonist. He adopted the stage name "Joseph Estrada", as his mother objected to his chosen career and his decision to quit schooling multiple times. He also acquired the nickname "Erap" (a play on the Tagalog slang "pare", meaning 'buddy') from his friend, fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr . Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing
560-520: A ceasefire would cause more terrorist attacks. For the next three months of the war, Camp Abubakar, headquarters of the MILF, fell along with other 13 major camps and 43 minor camps, and then all of which became under controlled by the government. The MILF leader Hashim Salamat fled to Malaysia . The MILF later declared a jihad on the government. On July 10 of the same year, the Estrada went to Mindanao and raised
640-549: 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). The court was also to resolve Banco de Oro 's (formerly Equitable PCI Bank) plea that it could not determine "without hazard to itself" whom to turn over to the P1.1 billion Jose Velarde assets due to claims by Wellex Group / William Gatchalian and
720-667: A constructive national spirit of reconciliation and solidarity. May the Almighty bless our country and beloved people. Mabuhay ! The Supreme Court on March 2, 2001, upheld the constitutionality of Arroyo succeeding Estrada in a unanimous 13–0 decision in Estrada vs. Desierto. After being ousted from the presidency, Estrada returned to his family home in San Juan. On April 25, 2001, the Sandiganbayan charged him and his son Jinggoy with plunder and had them arrested. His supporters marched to
800-481: A daughter, Lourdes Virginia . Poe was admitted to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City in the evening of December 11, 2004 after complaining of dizziness at a gathering in his production studio during a Christmas party. He suffered from a stroke and slipped into a coma while being treated for a brain clot. Doctors described his condition as a cerebral thrombosis with multiple organ failure . He died at
880-696: A million people to Rizal Park against the charter change moves by Ramos and his supporters . In early 1993, Estrada established Club 419 (later the International Business Club) in Cafe Ysabel within San Juan as a private men's club for him and his friends, including Poe. On June 30, 1998, Estrada took his oath of office at the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. He also gave his inaugural address at
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#1732852554042960-410: A model, beginning as a fashion and ramp model at the age of 13. He used his popularity as an actor to make gains in politics, serving as the 14th Mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986, as Senator from 1987 to 1992, then as Vice President under President Fidel V. Ramos from 1992 to 1998. Estrada was elected president in 1998 with a wide margin of votes separating him from the other challengers and
1040-448: A near ₱27 million promotional deal for San Miguel Beer , his first endorsement of a product in his entire film career, with the first television commercial airing on January 20. In mid-1993, Poe was then set to star in a film produced by Viva Films and directed by Pablo Santiago titled Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib , with Alice Dixson cast as the female lead, though it did not come to fruition. Among his roles were Flavio in
1120-571: A progressive economic center. High on the list of priorities was the plight of MILF guerrillas who were tired of fighting and had no camps left to which to report. On October 5, 2000, 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 headquarters in Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Bgy. Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. They were followed shortly by
1200-416: A railroaded impeachment trial in the Senate courtesy of house speaker Manuel Villar , and in 2001 Estrada was ousted by a coup after the trial was aborted. In his inaugural address, Estrada said: One hundred years after Kawit, fifty years after independence, twelve years after EDSA, and seven years after the rejection of foreign bases, it is now the turn of the masses to experience liberation. We stand in
1280-452: A second batch of 855 surrenderees led by Lost command MILF Commander Sayben Ampaso on December 29, 2000. By the end of Estrada's administration, debt supposedly reached ₱ 2.1 trillion in 1999. Domestic debt supposedly amounted to ₱ 986.7 billion while foreign debt stood at US$ 52.2 billion. The fiscal deficit had reportedly doubled to more than ₱ 100 billion from a low of ₱ 49 billion in 1998. Despite such setbacks,
1360-544: A wide margin. He later served as the 22nd Mayor of Manila for two terms, from 2013 to 2019. Joseph Estrada was born as Jose Marcelo Ejercito at 8:25 pm on April 19, 1937 in Tondo , an urban district of Manila . His family later moved to the wealthy suburb of San Juan , then a municipality in the province of Rizal . He belonged to a wealthy family and was the eighth of ten children of Emilio Ejercito Sr. (1899–1977) and his wife, Maria Marcelo (1906–2009). After graduating from
1440-500: Is for this reason that I now leave Malacañang Palace, the seat of the presidency of this country, for the sake of peace and to begin the healing process of our nation. I leave the Palace of our people with gratitude for the opportunities given to me for service to our people. I will not shirk from any future challenges that may come ahead in the same service of our country. I call on all my supporters and followers to join me in to promotion of
1520-629: The Ang Panday fantasy series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin , Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila . His last film, Pakners , also stars 9-ball billiards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes . Fernando Poe Jr., was the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP)'s candidate for the 2004 presidential election . He accepted nomination in December 2003 and was to be the opposition candidate in the Philippines' 2004 presidential election. Poe married actress Susan Roces ,
1600-480: The EDSA Shrine to stage a protest demanding Estrada's release and his reinstatement as president, among whom were his wife Loi Ejercito and political allies such as Juan Ponce Enrile , Panfilo Lacson , Gringo Honasan and Miriam Defensor Santiago . In the early morning of May 1, supporters of Estrada marched straight to the gates of Malacañang Palace , where violence erupted and forcing President Arroyo to declare
1680-502: The Natatanging Alagad ng Sining Award . Poe was also posthumously declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2006 (accepted by his family in 2012). Poe ran for president of the Philippines in the 2004 election . He lost to re-electionist Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by just over one million votes (3.48%)—the closest margin between the winner and runner-up in the history of Philippine presidential elections. Seven months after
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#17328525540421760-448: The Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), with Vicente Rivera Jr. as his running mate and fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr. as his campaign manager. The Philippine film industry called for a 60-day "moratorium" on all film projects by March for industry figures to help Estrada's presidential campaign. However, Estrada reluctantly withdrew his bid on March 30 due to financial issues and instead became
1840-515: The Philippines and 61 active chapters around the world. Its international headquarters is located on Bonifacio Drive in Port Area, Manila. The Order of the Knights of Rizal was first organized out of a group of nine men by Manila Police Chief Colonel Antonio Torres on Rizal Day , December 30, 1911, commemorate martyrdom of Philippine national hero, José Rizal. Exactly a year later, a state funeral
1920-690: The Quirino Grandstand in Luneta . He assumed office amid the Asian Financial Crisis and with agricultural problems due to poor weather conditions, thereby slowing the economic growth to −0.6% in 1998 from 5.2% in 1997. The economy recovered by 3.4% in 1999 and 4% in 2000. In 2000 he declared an "all-out-war" against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and captured its headquarters and other camps. Allegations of corruption spawned
2000-467: The "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed". His notable films include: Only the Brave Know Hell (1965), Lino Brocka 's Santiago! (1970), Celso Ad. Castillo 's Asedillo (1971), Bato sa Buhangin (1976), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Eddie Romero 's Aguila (1980); his self-directed Ang Panday (1980) and its sequels; Roman Rapido and Isang Bala Ka Lang! (both 1983),
2080-560: The "delicate condition" of his mother in asking for pardon. On October 25, 2007, President Arroyo granted executive clemency to Estrada based on the recommendation by the Department of Justice (DoJ). Acting Executive Secretary and Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye quoted the signed Order: "In view hereof in pursuant of the authority conferred upon me by the Constitution, I hereby grant Executive clemency to Joseph Ejercito Estrada, convicted by
2160-620: The 1986 films Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite , Muslim .357 , and Batang Quiapo ; Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990), Ang Probinsyano (1996), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko... (1999), and Ang Dalubhasa (2000). Poe's accolades include five FAMAS Awards for Best Actor —a joint record that inducted him into the FAMAS Hall of Fame in 1988. He also won Best Director for his films Ang Padrino (1984) and Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko (1995). In 2004, FAMAS posthumously granted him
2240-762: The Ateneo Elementary School in 1951, he was expelled during his second year of secondary studies at the Ateneo High School for disciplinary conduct. Later during college, he enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering course at the Mapúa Institute of Technology to please his father. He would leave once again and later transferred to Central Colleges of the Philippines College of Engineering but dropped out. In his twenties, he began
2320-615: The Big Four, who extorted money from the film industry. In 1965, he shared the lead in The Ravagers (in the Philippines this is titled Only the Brave Know Hell ), a film depicting the United States and the Philippines working together against Japanese war time occupation. The film is considered one of the most influential Filipino films. Poe won the most best actor awards at the FAMAS . Among
2400-520: The East during his sophomore year. Poe dropped out of college to work in the Philippine film industry as a messenger boy, and was given acting roles in subsequent years. Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a starring role in the film Anak ni Palaris ( Son of Palaris ) at the age of 14. The film, however, was not a big hit. In 1956, the film Lo' Waist Gang made him popular, and
2480-460: The GDP by 1999 posted a 3.2 percent growth rate, up from a low of −0.5 percent in 1998. Moreover, domestic investments started to increase from 18.8% of GDP in 1999 to 21.2% of GDP in 2000. In October 2000, Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson , a close friend of Estrada, alleged that he had personally given Estrada ₱400 million as the payoff from jueteng , a grassroots-based numbers game, hidden in
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2560-760: The Honors code of the Philippines as official awards of the Republic. The Order is often worn by members of the Philippine government and diplomatic corps. The insignia of the Order of the Knights of Rizal is ranked seventh in the Order of Wear pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Honors Code of the Philippines. Since its founding, the Order has grown to more than 25,000 members belonging to 131 active chapters in
2640-526: The Narciso Ramos Highway. By doing so, they inflicted severe damage on the country's image abroad, and scared much-needed investments away. For this reason, on March 21, 2000, Estrada declared an "all-out war" against the MILF. During the war the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) asked Estrada to negotiate a ceasefire with the MILF, but Estrada opposed the idea arguing that
2720-519: The Philippine Independence Day, the Knights of Rizal also focus on Filipino youth across the world such as the annual National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute Conference and the annual Search for Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (JRMSP) held every December. Aside from the wearing of the Order's decorations during appropriate occasions, a specific prefix also applies. Knights of the Order prefix " Sir " to their forenames and add
2800-507: The Philippine flag symbolizing victory. After the war Estrada said, "... will speed up government efforts to bring genuine and lasting peace and development in Mindanao". In the middle of July Estrada ordered the military to arrest top MILF leaders. In his state of the nation address (SONA), Estrada highlighted his vision for Mindanao: In addition to this Estrada said his administration can move with more speed in transforming Mindanao into
2880-528: The Philippines, and, despite the agreements, a sequence of terrorist attacks on the Philippine military and civilians still continued. These included the kidnapping of a foreign priest, namely Father Luciano Benedetti; the destruction by arson of Talayan, Maguindanao's municipal hall; the takeover of the Kauswagan Municipal Hall; the bombing of the Lady of Mediatrix boat at Ozamiz City ; and the takeover of
2960-468: The Philippines. In 1953, Poe finished his primary education at San Beda College . For high school, he attended San Sebastian College . He continued his education at Mapúa Institute of Technology and University of the East and took the course theater arts. When his father died from rabies at age 34, Poe became the family's breadwinner. In order to support his family, he dropped out of the University of
3040-556: The Quirino Grandstand where he promised to bring peace and harmony to the people and pledged to fight corruption and continue the economic reforms of the previous Ramos administration. The elected vice-president was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the LAKAS-NUCD. "Erap Para sa Mahirap" became the campaign slogan of the presidency. He drove his election campaign vehicle JEEP, which meant Justice, Economy, Environment, and Peace. Estrada
3120-1030: The RP-US Military Bases Agreement in 1991, leading to the withdrawal of American servicemen from the Clark Air Base in Pampanga and the Subic Naval Base in Zambales. In 1989, the Free Press cited him as one of the Three Outstanding Senators of the Year. He was conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa by the University of Pangasinan in 1990, and by the Bicol University in April 1997. In 1992, Estrada initially ran for president under
3200-475: The Republic of the Philippines. Fernando Poe Jr Ronald Allan Kelley Poe NA (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr. , and often referred to by his initials FPJ , was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname " Da King " (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies"). He also wrote, directed, and produced several of
3280-509: The Sandiganbayan gave its decision, finding Estrada not guilty in his perjury case but guilty of plunder "beyond reasonable doubt". He was sentenced to reclusión perpetua . He was thus the first Philippine president to be convicted of plunder. On September 26, 2007, Estrada appealed by filing a 63-page motion for reconsideration of the Sandiganbayan judgment penned by Teresita de Castro (submitting five legal grounds). Estrada alleged that
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3360-403: The Sandiganbayan of plunder and imposed a penalty of reclusión perpetua. He is hereby restored to his civil and political rights . " Bunye noted that Estrada committed in his application not to seek public office, and he would be free from his Tanay resthouse on October 26, at noon. On October 26, 2007, after almost seven years of detention, Estrada was released after the Sandiganbayan promulgated
3440-889: The Supreme Council for two (2) years, with maximum of two (2) re-elections as stated in the Amended By-Laws. The present Supreme Commander of the Knights of Rizal is Sir Raymundo A. del Rosario, KGCR, also the Board Member representing the 7th District of Cavite in the Cavite Provincial Council; with Sir Allan L. Rellon, KGOR, also Vice Mayor of Tagum City as his Deputy Supreme Commander, Sir Mark Roy L. Boado, KGOR, Sir Joel V. Tuplano, KGOR, Sir Frisco S. San Juan, Jr, KGOR, Sir Meliton P. Garraton, KGCR, Sir Arnold Villafuerte, KGCR, Sir Jose Vicente B. Salazar, KGOR, and Sir Rafael Crescencio C. Tan, Jr., KGOR. They were elected during
3520-515: The World's All-Time Most Corrupt Leaders in the World. Estrada was listed tenth and was said to have amassed between $ 78 million to $ 80 million. On the evening of January 16, 2001, the impeachment court voted not to open an envelope that allegedly contained incriminating evidence against Estrada as it was not part of the impeachment complaint. The final vote was 11–10 to keep the envelope closed. The prosecution panel (of congressmen and lawyers) walked out of
3600-701: The age of 65 on December 14 at 12:01 am PHT ( UTC+08:00 ), without regaining consciousness. His remains were initially transferred to the Arlington East Memorial Chapels in Pasig (now known as the Evergreen Memorial Chapels), before being transferred a day later to the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City . Organizers of the nine-day wake claimed numbers as high as two million. The funeral procession drew tens of thousands who crowded
3680-501: The corner of Roxas Boulevard and Arquiza Street in Ermita , Manila , with widow Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe attending the unveiling. On January 13, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11608, renaming Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue. On his 84th birth anniversary on August 20, 2023, Roosevelt station of LRT Line 1 in Quezon City
3760-471: The country's capital from 2013 to 2019, also served as the 14th Mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986. In 2001, he became the first chief executive in Asia to be formally impeached. At the age of 87, he is currently the oldest living former Philippine president. Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over a hundred films in an acting career spanning some three decades. He also worked as
3840-477: The court erred " when it convicted him by acquitting his alleged co-conspirators. " On October 5, 2007, 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. Estrada asked for the court's permission to attend the hearing, since it ordered the prosecution to file a comment before October 11. The Sandiganbayan 's special division, on June 27, 2008, ordered Estrada to file
3920-560: The elections (out of 24 winners). 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. In the Senate, Estrada sponsored bills on irrigation projects and the protection and propagation of the carabao , the beast of burden in the rural areas. Estrada and eleven other senators (dubbed the "Magnificent 12" in media coverage) voted to terminate
4000-469: The elections, Poe died of a stroke ; hundreds of thousands attended his wake and funeral. Poe was married to actress Susan Roces , who played his onscreen love interest in 17 films. Senator Grace Poe and actress Lovi Poe are his daughters. Ronald Allan "Ronnie" Kelley Poe was the son of Filipino actor and director Fernando Poe Sr. (born Allan Fernando Poe y Reyes; 1916–1951) from San Carlos, Pangasinan and Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelley (1918–1999). He
4080-659: 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 paving 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, constructing additional school structures, health centers, barangay halls, and playgrounds in all 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
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#17328525540424160-479: The film was such a hit that low-waist pants became a fad . Also known as 'FPJ' from his initials, Poe acted in a number of films which depicted him as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed films under the pseudonyms D'Lanor and Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes originated from the surname of his paternal grandmother, Martha. He established FPJ Productions in 1961 and later organized other film companies. In 1963, he testified against criminal gangs, known as
4240-463: The films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor . Poe appeared in around 300 films spanning from 1955 to 2003. The teenage Poe joined the film industry as a stuntman after the untimely death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr. His film debut was Anak ni Palaris (1955), a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film Lo Waist Gang and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as
4320-416: The films that received awards were Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979), Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Muslim .357 (1986). Poe was one of the highest paid film actors in the Philippines in the 1980s (alongside Dolphy and Vilma Santos ), with his salary reaching over one million pesos per film. In 1988, Poe partnered with San Miguel Corporation in
4400-455: The first Filipino chief of police of Manila . The Order was granted a legislative charter by President Elpidio Quirino as a non-sectarian, non-partisan, civic , patriotic, and cultural organization under Republic Act 646 on June 14, 1951. Although not a state order, it is the one order of knighthood in the Philippines officially recognized and endorsed by an official act of the national government, and its awards and titles are recognized by
4480-435: The following press release: At twelve o'clock noon today, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took her oath as President of the Republic of the Philippines. While along with many other legal minds of our country, I have strong and serious doubts about the legality and constitutionality of her proclamation as President, I do not wish to be a factor that will prevent the restoration of unity and order in our civil society. It
4560-450: The impeachment complaint. The impeachment suit was brought to the Senate and an impeachment court was formed, with Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. as presiding officer. Estrada pleaded "not guilty". This was the first time the Filipino public witnessed, through radio and television, an elected president stand in trial and face possible impeachment with full media coverage. During the trial,
4640-507: The impeachment court in protest of this vote. The 11 senators who voted not to open the envelope are known as the "Craven Eleven." That night, anti-Estrada protesters gathered in front of the EDSA Shrine at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue , not too far away from the site of the 1986 People Power Revolution that overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos. On January 19, 2001, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes , seeing
4720-430: The independent and mainstream sectors of the industry since its inception in 1979. He also founded, together with Guillermo de Vega , the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975. Estrada entered politics in 1967, running for mayor of San Juan , failing and only succeeding in 1969 after winning an electoral protest against Braulio Sto. Domingo. His administration achieved many infrastructure developments. These included
4800-679: The inestimable value to the nation and the world of Rizal's teachings and the wisdom necessity of inculcating in the minds and hearts of people so they may follow and practice them. As set forth by Philippine Republic Act 646, the general administration and direction of the affairs of the Order is in the hands of a Supreme Council (Board of Directors) of nine members including the Supreme Commander, Deputy Supreme Commander, Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Pursuivant, Supreme Exchequer, Supreme Archivist, Supreme Auditor, Deputy Supreme Pursuivant and Deputy Supreme Exchequer. The Supreme Council Trustees serve
4880-623: The lead role in over a hundred films in an acting career spanning some three decades. In 1974, Estrada founded the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), which helps filmmakers through medical reimbursements, hospitalization, surgery and death benefits, livelihood, 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
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#17328525540424960-418: The people for their support and gave them relief goods such as food, medicines and clothing. Knights of Rizal The Knights of Rizal is an Order of Chivalry from the Philippines , created to honor and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero José Rizal . The civic organisation of the "Order of the Knights of Rizal" was established in 1911 by Colonel Antonio C. Torres , who later served as
5040-511: The political upheaval throughout the country, decided to "withdraw his support" of Estrada and pay his allegiance to the vice president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The following day, the Supreme Court declared the presidency vacant even without Estrada's resignation. At noon, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was sworn in by Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. as president of the Philippines. Before Estrada departed from Malacañang , he issued
5120-491: The premises in EDSA III . In 2007, Estrada was sentenced by a special division of the Sandiganbayan to reclusión perpetua under a charge of plunder for the embezzlement of the $ 80 million from the government but was later granted a pardon by the president and his former deputy, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo . He ran for president again in the 2010 presidential election but was defeated by Senator Benigno Aquino III by
5200-571: The professional name of Jesusa Sonora, in a civil wedding in December 1968. They later married in a religious service and among their primary sponsors were then- President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda . Poe and Roces adopted a daughter, Grace Poe , who became a senator. Poe was very reclusive about his personal life. However, in February 2004, during the presidential campaign, Poe admitted to having fathered two children out of wedlock. He had an affair with actress Anna Marin and had one son, Ronian and with former actress Rowena Moran and had
5280-399: The prosecution presented witnesses and alleged pieces of evidence to the impeachment court regarding Estrada's alleged involvement in jueteng. The existence of secret bank accounts which he allegedly used for receiving payoffs was also brought to the fore. In the 2004 Global Transparency Report by Transparency International , Estrada, together with Ferdinand Marcos , made it into the list of
5360-412: The relevant post-nominal according to their rank at the end of their names while wives of Knights prefix "Lady" to their first names. These apply to both spoken and written forms of address. The Order's ranks and insignia are formally recognized by the Honors Code of the Philippines (Executive Order No. 236), making the KOR the 7th in precedence. All of its medals and awards are considered awards given by
5440-451: The resolution. When Estrada was released from detention, he gave a message to the Filipino people that he could once again help the lives of the people, especially the poor. He also stated that he made errors as a public servant but assured them that, notwithstanding his conviction for it, corruption was not one of them. After the message was released, he had a nationwide tour called "Lakbay Pasasalamat" (Thank you tour) during which he thanked
5520-417: The running mate of Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. under the Nationalist People's Coalition ; Estrada expressed that the decision was "very painful, if not traumatic". Though Cojuangco lost to former National Defense Secretary Fidel V. Ramos for the presidency, Estrada won the vice-presidency garnering more votes than his closest opponent Marcelo Fernan , Ramon Mitra Jr. 's running mate. As vice president, Estrada
5600-421: The second e-elections for the Supreme Council Trustees last 26 November 2023. Unlike other orders of the Philippines, the Knights of Rizal is an active order. Membership does not only convey privilege but requires continuous participation in the year-long projects of the Order. Aside from leading or taking an active part in official and diplomatic ceremonies commemorating important dates in José Rizal's life and
5680-506: The shadow of those who fought to make us free – free from foreign domination, free from domestic tyranny, free from superpower dictation, free from economic backwardness. During the Ramos administration a cessation of hostilities agreement was signed between the Philippine government and the MILF in July 1997. This was continued by a series of peace talks and negotiations in Estrada administration. The MILF, an Islamic group based in formed in 1977, seeks to be an independent Islamic state from
5760-631: The streets of Quezon City , an event which drew comparisons to the funeral processions of former Senator Ninoy Aquino in August 1983 – who also had his wake held at the Santo Domingo Church – and of actress Julie Vega in May 1985. He was buried in his family plot along with his parents in the Manila North Cemetery . On December 14, 2012, eight years after his death, a monument to Poe was erected at
5840-534: The use of the name. Estrada was initially detained at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City and then transferred to a military facility in Tanay, Rizal , but he was later transferred to a nearby vacation home, virtually under house arrest. Under Philippine law at the time, plunder had the maximum penalty of death; the death penalty was eventually repealed by 2006. On September 12, 2007,
5920-630: Was also the first mayor to computerize the assessment of the Real Estate Tax at the Municipal Assessor's Office. 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 In 1987, Estrada won a seat in the Senate under the Grand Alliance for Democracy (GAD) placing 14th in
6000-462: Was born in Manila on August 20, 1939. His parents, at the time of his birth, were not legally married until 1940. In 2004, Poe's political opponents tried to derail his bid for the 2004 Philippine presidency when they sought to disqualify him as an illegitimate son of a non-Filipino mother. He was the second among six siblings, including Andy (born Fernando Kelley Poe Jr.; 1943–1995), whose given name
6080-526: Was held to transfer Rizal's remains from his family's house in Binondo, Manila for a wake in the Ayuntamiento and finally a burial in Luneta where the Order of the Knights of Rizal acted as the honor guards . Since then, the order has led commemorations of Rizal's birth anniversaries and plays a prominent role during Rizal Day ceremonies commemorating his death anniversary. In 1951, the order pushed for filing
6160-689: Was sworn into the presidency on June 30, 1998. In 2000, he declared an "all-out-war" against Moro Islamic Liberation Front and captured its headquarters and other camps. Allegations of corruption spawned an impeachment trial in the Senate, and in 2001, Estrada was ousted in the Second EDSA Revolution after the prosecution walked out of the impeachment court when the senator-judges voted not to open an envelope that allegedly contained incriminating evidence against him. After his arrest on April 25, 2001, on charges of plunder, his supporters rallied and marched to Malacañang Palace and attempted to storm
6240-672: Was the chair of President Ramos' Presidential Anti-Crime Commission (PACC). Estrada arrested criminal warlords and kidnapping syndicates. He repeatedly topped surveys on government officials' performance conducted by the Social Weather Stations within his first two years as vice president and was named "Man of the Year" by ABS-CBN for 1993. He resigned as chair in 1997. In the same year Estrada, together with former president Corazon Aquino , Cardinal Jaime Sin , Senator Gloria Macapagal Arroyo , and other political leaders, led an anti-charter change rally that brought in an estimated half
6320-531: Was the first president to use a special name as his official address name, combining his real family name, Ejercito, with his screen name, thus forming "Joseph Ejercito Estrada". Estrada was inaugurated on June 30, 1998, in the historical town of Malolos in Bulacan province in paying tribute to the cradle of the First Philippine Republic . That afternoon the new president delivered his inaugural address at
6400-419: Was used by Poe as his own professional name to bank on the popularity of his father who was a top actor in his time. Conrad Poe was Poe's half-brother, the illegitimate son of Fernando Poe Sr. and actress Patricia Mijares. The original spelling of the family surname was Pou, from his paternal grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Mallorca , Spain who ventured into mining and business in
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