Joseph Estrada (1998-2001)Condition of the Philippines:
-Rampant crimes
-Poverty
-Graft and corruption throughout the government
Primary problems:
-Rampant crimes
-Corruption
-Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer
-Pork barrel or kick back issues
Promises in the Election:
-Speed up the improvement of the living conditions of the common people for them to have a fairer share of the national wealth they create and a bigger stake in their own country.
-Improve the economy
-Time for the masses to enjoy first priority in the programs of the government.
-Housing programs, feeding programs, education and health programs, peace and security, jobs with dignity, infrastructure.
– to raise the masses productivity and income.
-“What wealth will be generated will be more equitably shared. What sacrifices are demanded will be more evenly carried.”
-“You will not be alone again in making sacrifices, and you will not be the last again to enjoy the rewards when they come.”
-Ask the rich to take a share of the sacrifices commensurate with their strength.
-Stamp out crime big and small.
-Provide basic services without the extra cost of pork barrel or kickback
–give a government that works
-Protect the interest of OFWs
-Peace and harmony to society
Primary Programs:
-Erap (Education, Research and Assistance Program) para sa mahirap
-To initiate, provide and establish education, research and other forms of assistance programs and services to poor but deserving citizens of our country, and to foster mutual assistance and self-reliance by promoting livelihood and self-help programs.
Results of Programs:
Economy began to suffer and the Philippine peso suffered devaluation.
Controversies:
-Involvement in various illegal activities a nd pocketing vast sums of money from illegal gambling protection money as well as skimming from tobacco taxes.
-Was charged with bribery, graft and corruption, betrayal of the public trust and violation of the constitution.
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