The Fall of Joseph Estrada (2000)

Heroes and Gangsters (2000): The former movie star President of the Philippines is hoping for a happy ending to the greatest scandal yet to rock his presidency. But evidence is mounting that the “champion of the poor” stole from his own people.

The latest allegation that Estrada took hefty payoffs from illegal gambling syndicates is just the tip of the iceberg of corruption stories surrounding the President. The colourful actor who came to power two years ago stands accused of raking in nearly $11 million in illegal gambling profits - protection money from a circle of Philippine crime bosses. The money has gone into million dollar bank accounts, insider trading and mansions for Estrada’s five mistresses. Estrada denies the charges, but his accusers say they are ready to present a mountain of evidence. Former allies are joining old enemies to call for his resignation. “The scandals are getting more, the outrage is getting more”, says Arroyo, a political rival. ABC Australia investigates from the country.

In 2001 Estrada was impeached, the first Asian leader to undergo such a judgement.

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[AccipiterSmith]

Chavit Singson was no different from Erap, like him he too have indulgences of money, wealth and power but he just snitched Erap just because he said so.

[pvt.potato]

This is how journalism should be done.

[UltimateHopia]

And the woman you interviewed, who replace estrada as the president, was also the same as estrada did. A plunderer. Guilty with plunder

[ernestogalura]

Corruption in RP is accepted and normal. Most politicians are either corrupt or corrupt. Politics and corruption are like marriages. You can't have one without the other. Name one politician who went poor after their term.

[erniecruz]

the accuser was more than the accused in the volume of corruption when she took over together with the greedy oligarchs, the perennial nemesis of the Filipinos, so to speak, would you try to get back to them if you have the guts

[theparamountparamount]

Estrada underestimated the people. He was reckless, shameless onto his greedy character. He acted as if he’s the king of the country.
I missed the country being liked this. People back then are not toleration the corruption and immoral conduct of the President. It’s chaotic but gives justice to the poor.

[joemtvofficial]

pinababa ng corrupt ang corrupt at pinalitan din ng corrupt...

[talitslam]

Which of these proverbs apply to Singson?
The thief thinks everybody steals.
It is difficult to steal when the boss is a thief. ~ Icelandic Proverbs
The thief who has no opportunity to steal thinks he is an honest man. ~ Hebrew Proverb
When the thief has stolen from a thief, God laughs in heaven. ~ Armenian Proverb
Galit ang magnanakaw sa kapwa magnanakaw...Filipino Proverb

[johnjoerellbumagat]

FVR, Cory, Enrile were jey figures on EDSA I
Cory supported FVR and Erap
When the favor was not theirs, Cory supported Arroyo. Hence, EDSA Dos
Then Cory said sorry and said EDSA Dos was a mistake
Enrile, FVR, Erap, and Arroyo supported PRRD
Then FVR revoked his support to PRRD
Enrile, Arroyo, Erap supported PBBM

Sabi nga ng kanta, "ikot ikot lang"

[justinnamuco]

There's no problem about being a movie star then becoming president. Reagan did it. It's just that he never stole from public funds (or did he?)

[Manatayo]

I give it to Erap...he is a strong supporter of the PPWA (Philippine Politicians Wheelchair Association) like Gloria Arroyo ..etc.

[CillBlinton]

For being a documentary about Joseph Estrada's downfall, this is actually entertaining and educating.

[rollybatidio]

and yet they are all still in power i hope we can elect true public servant someday...

[uzumaki]

Pare parehas pla Sila..kakaawang bayang Pilipinas...Yung pumapit na babae mas matindi pa pala!

[dalmaciowahayna]

OBAMA: "Change we need"
ERAP: "Huwag nyo akong subukan"
GMA: "Matatag na Republica" AND "I'm very sorry"
FPJ: "Kunin na lahat sa tao, huwag lang ang kanyang pag-asa"
Binay: "Ganito kami sa Makati"

[kurikong]

naawa lng ako sa mga ordinaryong pilipino, tayo lng naman ang talo sa mga ganitong eksena pero di parin tayo nadadala kahit ilang dekada na nakakalipas, tingnan mo sila jan dating mga nagkaisang aklas pero ngaun mag magkakaaway n yung dating magkaaway noong ngaun magkakampi na, para sila sila din nilalaro ang mga pilipino. tingin ko lng ganito na tlga kalakaran natin sa pulitika di na mababago kahit kelan ang masama pa kahit ibang bansa pinagaaway away tayo. masakit isipin pero totoong nangyayari, sana ngaun eleksyon kahit sino manalo magkaisa parin para sa sa bansang Pilipinas. mabuhay tayong lahat.

[LL-xuno]

But erap is not a dilawan, we are oriented by the trolls that only the dilawans are the Plagues in our country.

[thesilver]

Dito napatunayan kung gaano kabobo mga botante sa Pinas.

[nj]

Here we are blaming people one after the other about the downfall of the country while our rotten system set up by the 1987 Constitution that created this kind of politicis is laughing at all of us.

[macabrequintet]

And this is how the world still sees all Filipino Politicians, it's a trademark and a never healing scar... But I hope, this country gets a chance to be well-educated before our ignorance corrupts us all.... to a never-ending story!!!! ahhh-ahhh-ahhh!!! Story!!!!