Former president returning to film career

irishtimes.com

Jul. 29, 2009

DEPOSED FORMER Philippines president Joseph Estrada, who was once an action movie star, is returning to the big screen with his first film since he was kicked out of office on corruption charges.

Aquino apologizes to Estrada -- or not

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Corazon Aquino has upset some allies by apologizing to another former president of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada, officials said.

Ex-Philippine President Estrada pardoned

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Thursday granted former President Joseph Estrada executive clemency, sparing him prison for corruption.

No pardon yet for convicted president

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Convicted former Philippines President Joseph Estrada met Tuesday with Ronaldo Puno, minister for of the interior and local, to discuss a possible pardon.

Former president found guilty of plunder

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- An anti-graft court in the Philippines Wednesday found former president and movie star Joseph Estrada guilty of plundering, reports said.

Defense says Estrada wrongly charged

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Defense attorneys offered evidence they said would prove former Filipino President Joseph Estrada is innocent of plunder and perjury charges.

Estrada denies taking kickbacks

MANILA, Philippines, March 22 (UPI) -- Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada has denied accusations that he took huge kickbacks while in office, reports the Sun Star newspaper in Manila.

Philippines president orders media ban

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Philippines President Gloria Arroyo banned the media from a birthday celebration for a spiritual leader because of a controversial press leak.

Estrada hit with three-game suspension

NEW YORK, July 15 (UPI) -- Catcher Johnny Estrada of the Atlanta Braves has been suspended three games and fined for inappropriate conduct in a game against Florida on June 30.

Prosecutor claims Arroyo can be impeached

MANILA, Philippines, March 8 (UPI) -- A private prosecutor in the Philippines claims President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo can be impeached over a case relating to deposed President Joseph Estrada.

Prosecutor: Estrada may flee

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Prosecutors warn former Philippines President Joseph Estrada may be planning a trip to the United States to avert a potential death penalty trial.