Historical Events tagged with "estrada"
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Joseph Estrada Ousted by Nonviolent Revolution
Joseph Estrada, the President of the Philippines, was ousted in a peaceful four-day revolution known as EDSA II, which took place from January 16 to 20, 2001. The revolution was a response to allegations of corruption against Estrada and was marked by massive protests in Metro Manila. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, then the Vice President, became his successor after Estrada was forced to resign amid public pressure and military withdrawal of support. This significant political shift highlighted the role of civil society in pushing for accountability in government.
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