Joseph Estrada 2010 presidential campaign

Joseph Estrada 2010 presidential campaign
Campaigned for2010 Philippine presidential election
Candidate
Affiliation
AnnouncedNovember 2009
LaunchedNovember 2009
Lost election: May 10, 2010
Pag May Erap, May Ginhawa!

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

Main article: Presidency of Joseph Estrada

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

Main article: Trial of Joseph Estrada

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

Main article: Jejomar Binay

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.

Aquino-Binay Campaign

Main article: 2010 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sandigan forfeits Erap's 'Velarde' accounts, Boracay mansion". GMA News Online. September 12, 2007. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Conde, Carlos H. (September 12, 2007). "Philippines Ex-President Convicted". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Palatino, Mong. "Joseph Estrada's Political Comeback". thediplomat.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Escudero distributes 'Noybi' stickers and shirts". August 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Aquino promises justice as Philippines president - Yahoo! News". June 15, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "Congress final tallies". August 22, 2010. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2024.