# Joseph Estrada

_Actor and President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001_

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> Joseph Ejercito Estrada, also known by the nickname Erap, is a Filipino retired politician and former actor who served as the 13th president of the Philippines from 1998 until his removal from office in 2001. He served as the 14th mayor of San Juan from 1969 to 1986, the ninth vice president under Fidel V. Ramos from 1992 to 1998, and the 26th mayor of Manila, the country's capital, from 2013 to 2019. His presidency was the third-shortest in Philippine history, after Emilio Aguinaldo and Sergio Osmeña.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 April 1937 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tondo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; actor; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P106))
- **Political party:** Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (since 1997); Nationalist People's Coalition (1991–1997); Liberal Party of the Philippines (1988–1991); Nacionalista Party (1969–1988) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P102))
- **Education:** Mapúa University; Ateneo de Manila University; Philippine Women's University; De La Salle University College of Liberal Arts ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P69))
- **Spouse:** Loi Estrada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P26))
- **Official website:** erap.ph ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P856))
- **Positions held:** Mayor of Manila (30 June 2013 – 30 June 2019); President of the Philippines (30 June 1998 – 20 January 2001); Vice President of the Philippines (30 June 1992 – 30 June 1998); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (30 June 1987 – 30 June 1992) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Sikatuna; Order of Lakandula ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** PresidentErap ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733#P2002))

## Questions

**When was Joseph Estrada born?**  
Joseph Estrada was born on 19 April 1937 in Tondo.

**What positions has Joseph Estrada held?**  
Positions held by Joseph Estrada include: Mayor of Manila (2013–2019); President of the Philippines (1998–2001); Vice President of the Philippines (1992–1998); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1987–1992).

**Where did Joseph Estrada study?**  
Joseph Estrada was educated at Mapúa University, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippine Women's University, De La Salle University College of Liberal Arts.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Joseph Estrada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Estrada) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q212733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212733) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Josephestradapentagon.jpg by Helene C. Stikkel (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josephestradapentagon.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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