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.
| Campaigned for | 2010 Philippine presidential election |
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| Announced | November 2009 |
| Launched | November 2009 Lost election: May 10, 2010 |
| Pag May Erap, May Ginhawa! | |
Background
editPresidency
editJoseph 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
editAfter 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
editOn September 26, 2009, Joseph Estrada announced his run for presidency.[3]
Running Mate
editEstrada'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
editJoseph 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
editOn 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
edit- ^ "Sandigan forfeits Erap's 'Velarde' accounts, Boracay mansion". GMA News Online. September 12, 2007. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Conde, Carlos H. (September 12, 2007). "Philippines Ex-President Convicted". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Erap gives up on opposition unity, decides to run himself". September 28, 2009. Archived from the original on September 28, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Palatino, Mong. "Joseph Estrada's Political Comeback". thediplomat.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Escudero distributes 'Noybi' stickers and shirts". August 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Aquino promises justice as Philippines president - Yahoo! News". June 15, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Congress final tallies". August 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.