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Impeachment of Joseph Estrada
President Estrada in 2000.
AccusedJoseph Estrada, President of the Philippines
ProponentsHouse Minority Leader Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
DateNovember 13, 2000 (2000-11-13) ⁠–⁠ January 20, 2001 (2001-01-20)
(2 months and 1 week)
Outcome
  • Impeachment trial aborted.
  • Declared as resigned by the Supreme Court and left office on January 20, 2001.
Charges
  • Graft and corrupt practices
  • Betrayal of public trust
  • Culpable violation of the constitution
Impeachment vote by the House of Representatives
(November 13, 2000)
Votes in favor
115 / 257 (45%)
Not voting
142 / 285 (50%)
ResultImpeachment successful
Decision by Senate sitting as Impeachment Court
ResultAborted

Background

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On October 4, 2000, President Joseph Estrada was accused by Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson of receiving millions of pesos from illegal jueteng operations.[1]

Impeachment

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On November 13, 2000, within just five minutes after the opening ceremony the House of Representatives led by Speaker Manny Villar voted to impeach Estrada. He insist that the impeachment motion already garnered the minimum of 73 votes or a one-third majority in the 218-member lower legislature.[2][3] The customary procedures such as roll-call and declaration of quorum was skipped. 115 lawmakers endorsed the motion.[4]

Impeachment court

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Second envelope

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Aftermath

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Main articles: Second EDSA Revolution and Trial of Joseph Estrada

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  1. ^ Querubin, Sabrina; Muhi, Ana Rhia; Gonzales-Olalia, Charisse (January–June 2003). "Legitimizing the Illegitimate: Disregarding the Rule of Law in Estrada v. Desierto and Estrada v. Macapagai-Arrovo" (PDF). Public Policy Journal. VII (1). UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies.
  2. ^ Diaz, Jess (14 November 2000). "Estrada Impeached". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  3. ^ Fuller, Thomas (14 November 2000). "The Impeachment of Estrada : Day of Political Tumult in Manila". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 5 February 2025 – via The New York Times.
  4. ^ "Representativesin the Philippines impeach Estrada - Taipei Times". Taipei Times. Reuters. 14 November 2000. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Estrada has P1.2 B in Equitable — solon". The Philippine Star. 26 December 2000. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  6. ^ Paddock, Richard C. (17 January 2001). "Philippine Senate Won't Open Bank Files in Impeachment Trial". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Prosecutors In Estrada Trial Resign". CBS News. Associated Press. 6 December 2000. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  8. ^ Danao, Efren (23 January 2001). "Estrada to Senate: Open 2nd envelope". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  9. ^ Yamsuan, Cathy (25 December 2011). "Estrada's aborted impeachment trial haunts Senate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  10. ^ Echeminada, Perseus. "Velarde envelope opened today". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
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