Joseph Ejercito Estrada
June 30, 1998-January 20, 2001

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  • Era: Thirteenth President of the Philippines
    Third President of the Fifth Republic
    Constitution: 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
    Preceded by: Fidel V. Ramos
    Succeeded by: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
    Inauguration: June 30, 1998, Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan (aged 61)
    Capital: Manila
    Vice President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (June 30, 1998–January 20, 2001)
    Chief Justice: Hilario G. Davide (November 30, 1998–December 20, 2005);
    Andres R. Narvasa (December 8, 1991–November 30, 1998)
    Senate President: Aquilino Pimentel (November 13, 2000–June 30, 2001);
    Franklin M. Drilon (July 12, 2000–November 13, 2000);
    Blas Ople (June 29, 1999–July 12, 2000);
    Marcelo H. Fernan (July 27, 1998–June 28, 1999)
    Speaker of the House: Arnulfo T. Fuentabella (November 13, 2000 – January 24, 2001);
    Manuel Villar (July 27, 1998-November 13, 2000)

    Previous Positions
    Executive Local: Mayor, Municipality of San Juan (1969–1986)Cabinet: Chairman, Presidential Anti Crime Commission (1992–1997)National: Vice President of the Philippines (1992–1998)
    Legislative Upper House: Senator (1987–1992)
    Judicial None
    Others None

    Personal Details
    Born April 19, 1937
    Tondo, Manila
    Political Parties Partido ng Masang Pilipino/ Nationalist People’s Coalition (1992);
    Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino/ Partido ng Masang Pilipino and Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (1998)
    Parents Emilio Liza Ejercito, Sr.
    Mary Marcelo
    Spouse Luisa Pimentel, MD
    Children Senator Jose Estrada
    Jacqueline Estrada
    Jude Estrada
    Alma Mater Ateneo de Manila High School (did not finish);
    Mapua Institute of Technology (did not finish)
    Occupation Actor

  • Commission on Higher Education
    Ester A. Garcia Chairperson July 12, 1999 – May 31, 2003
    Angel Alcala Chairman (hold-over capacity) July 5, 1999 – July 11, 1999

    Office of the Press Secretary
    Rodolfo T. Reyes Secretary June 30, 1998-April 12, 2000
    Ricardo V. Puno Secretary April 13, 2000-January 22, 2001

    Department of Agrarian Reform
    Horacio R. Morales, Jr. Secretary July 1, 1998 – Feb. 11, 2001

    Department of Agriculture
    Edgardo J. Angara Secretary May 25, 1999 – Jan 11, 2001
    William Dar Secretary July 1, 1998 – May 24, 1999

    Department of Budget and Management
    Benjamin Diokno Secretary July 1, 1998 – Jan. 22, 2001

    Department of Education, Culture and Sports
    Andrew Gonzalez, FSC Secretary July 1, 1998 – January 22, 2001

    Department of Energy
    Mario V. Tiaoqui Secretary July 1, 1998 – January 21, 2001

    Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    Antonio H. Cerilles Secretary July 1, 1998 – January 25, 2001

    Department of Finance
    Jose T. Pardo Secretary January 2, 2000 – January 20, 2001
    Edgardo B. Espiritu Secretary July 1, 1998 – December 31, 1999

    Department of Foreign Affairs
    Domingo L. Siazon, Jr. Secretary May 1, 1995 – January 21, 2001

    Department of Health
    Alberto G. Romualdez, Jr. Secretary September 14, 1998 – January 21, 2001
    Felipe A. Estrella Jr Secretary June 30, 1998 – September 13, 1998

    Department of the Interior and Local Government
    Alfredo S. Lim Secretary January 8, 2000 – January 19, 2001
    Ronaldo Puno Secretary April 12,1999-January 7,2000
    Joseph Ejercito Estrada Secretary July 1, 1998 – April 12, 1999

    Department of Justice
    Artemio G. Tuquero Secretary February 11, 2000 – January 2001
    Serafin R. Cuevas Secretary June 30, 1998 – February 2000

    Department of Labor and Employment
    Bienvenido Laguesma Secretary June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001

    Department of National Defense
    Orlando S. Mercado Secretary June 30, 1998 – January 19, 2001

    Department of Public Works and Highways
    Gregorio Vigilar Secretary 1993-2001

    Department of Science and Technology
    Filemon Uriarte Secretary February 1, 1999-January 01, 2001
    William Padolina Secretary May 21, 1995- January 29, 1999

     Department of Social Welfare and Development
    Dulce Sasuinsag Secretary October 2000- January 2001
    Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Secretary July 1995-  October 3, 2000

    Department of Tourism
    Gemma Cruz-Araneta Secretary July 01, 1998-January 19, 2001

    Department of Trade and Industry
    Manuel Roxas II Secretary 1999-2003
    Jose T. Pardo Secretary 1998-1999

    Department of Transportation and Communications
    Vicente C. Rivera, Jr. Secretary July 1, 1998- January 30, 2001

    Executive Secretary
    Edgardo Angara Executive Secretary Jan 1, 2001 – Jan 21, 2001
    Ronaldo Zamora Executive Secretary July 1, 1998 – Dec 31, 2000

    Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
    Jejomar Binay Chairman June 30, 1998 – 2001

    National Anti-Poverty Commission
    Dulce Q. Saguisag Lead Convenor November  2000-February 2001
    Horacio R. Morales, Jr. Lead Convenor December 1998-October 2000

    The National Economic Development Authority
    Felipe Medalla Director-General July 1, 1998 – January 23, 2001

    Office of the National Security Adviser (National Security Council)
    Alexander P. Aguirre National Security Adviser and Director-General July 1, 1998 – January 19, 2001

    Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
    Manuel T. Yan Secretary 1998-2001

    Presidential Spokesperson
    Fernando Barican Secretary 1998-2001
    • Executive Orders: 1-338
    • Administrative Orders: 1-145
    • Memorandum Orders: 1-138
    • Memorandum Circulars: 1-72
    • Proclamations: 1-433
    • Population: 73.32 million (1998)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P887,905 million (1998)
    • Gross Domestic Product: P972,960 million (2000)
    • GDP Growth Rate: 2.4% (1998-2000 average)
    • Income Per Capita: P11,814 (1998)
    • Income Per Capita: P12,670 (2000)
    • Total Exports: US$29,496 million (1998)
    • Total Exports: US$37,295 million (2000)
    • Unemployment Rate: 10.05% (1998)
    • Unemployment Rate: 11.20% (2000)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P40.89 (1998)
    • Peso-Dollar Exchange Rate: $1 = P44.19 (2000)

    Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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