Person: Joseph Estrada

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'Filipino Donald Trump' tops presidential election polls

A foul-mouthed, crime-busting mayor many compare to Donald Trump is the man to beat in the Philippines presidential election as voters weary of poverty, corruption and uprisings in the hinterlands look for a radical change at the top.

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Philippine leader ‘to tackle poverty’

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Aquino wins by a landslide in Philippines poll

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Aquino prepares for Philippines presidency

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Coup suspects take over hotel in Philippines

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Deposed Philippine president jailed for life

Philippines: Arroyo's ministers quit in protest

A third of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Cabinet quit en masse today and urged the Philippine leader to step down, saying she has been crippled by an election scandal and has lost the ability to lead.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2005

Philippines' president urged to resign

LEADERS of one of the Philippines' most prominent universities yesterday urged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign over elections fraud allegations and hand over power to her vice-president, but rejected any attempt to remove her by force.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2005

Soldiers surrender after shopping centre 'coup'

Hundreds of troops who stormed a downtown shopping and apartment complex today demanding the government resign later ended a 19-hour stand-off and returned to barracks without a shot fired.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2003

Filipino President Arroyo drops out

Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has said she will not run for president in 2004 because she is frustrated with political infighting and believes her candidacy would worsen the nation’s economic problems.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2002

Estrada lawyers threaten trial boycott

Lawyers for ousted Philippine president Joseph Estrada say they will not attend the opening of his trial and have also advised him not to go.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2001

'State of rebellion' in Philippines as four die

Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a ‘‘state of rebellion’’ today after security forces firing warning shots, tear gas and water cannons clashed with stone-throwing backers of ousted leader Joseph Estrada.

Tue, 01 May, 2001

Ousted leader Estrada arrested

Ousted Philippines president Joseph Estrada was arrested today for alleged corruption in office.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2001

Prosecutor wants immediate charges against Estrada

The Philippine Government's top corruption prosecutor is to ask the Supreme Court to lift its 30-day suspension of criminal cases against ousted president Joseph Estrada.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2001

Estrada faces deadline on corruption complaint

Joseph Estrada must answer corruption complaints within a week or face formal charges and possible arrest.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2001

Philippine government issues hold departure order against Estrada

The Philippine government has issued an order barring Joseph Estrada from leaving the country.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001

Estrada in new corruption probe

Prosecutors said today they were investigating former Philippine President Joseph Estrada for allegedly plundering millions while in office.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2001

Estrada quits as Philippines' leader

Joseph Estrada has quit as President of the Philippines with Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo being quickly sworn in.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2001

Estrada refuses to step down

Philippine president Joseph Estrada has refused to step down after being given a deadline of 10pm GMT to resign from office.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2001

Estrada 'must resign by 10pm'

Philippine president Joseph Estrada has reportedly been given until 10pm to resign.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2001

Estrada impeachment trial adjourned after prosecutors quit

The impeachment trial of Philippine president Joseph Estrada has been adjourned indefinitely after all 11 prosecutors officially resigned.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2001