Why was President Estrada ousted?
Why was President Estrada ousted?
Estrada, popularly called Erap, was resigned from office in 2001 during a popular uprising in Metro Manila after an aborted impeachment trial in which he was charged with plunder and perjury. Soon after his ouster, the same charges were filed against him at the Sandiganbayan.
How did Erap became president?
Estrada was elected president in 1998 with a wide margin of votes separating him from the other challengers and was sworn into the presidency on June 30, 1998.
Who is the vice president of Joseph Estrada?
In 2001, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president after the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that President Joseph Estrada resigned. A few days later, she appointed Teofisto Guingona as the vice president.
Who was the only president to have been impeached in the Philippines?
President Joseph Estrada was accused of bribery, graft and corruption, betrayal of public trust, and culpable violation of the Constitution during the impeachment of 2000, to determine the accusations, the House of Representatives choose 11 members to act as prosecutors with the Senate as the impeachment court and the …
Who is the first non Catholic president in the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino
| Her Excellency Corazon Aquino CCLH | |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Salvador Laurel |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Succeeded by | Fidel V. Ramos |
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Who is the 10th president of the Philippines?
Ferdinand Marcos
| His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos | |
|---|---|
| Marcos in 1982 during a ceremony | |
| 10th President of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself (1978–1981) Cesar Virata (1981–1986) |
Who is the 14th president of the Philippines?
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
| Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | |
|---|---|
| Arroyo at the World Economic Forum in 2009 | |
| 14th President of the Philippines | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice President | Teofisto Guingona (2001–2004) Noli de Castro (2004–2010) |
Who is the 15th president in Philippines?
Benigno Aquino III
| His Excellency Benigno Aquino III KGCR | |
|---|---|
| Official portrait, 2015 | |
| 15th President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice President | Jejomar Binay |
Who are the impeachable Officers under the 1987 Constitution?
The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public …
