Erap-Binay Proclamation Rally in Davao

President Joseph Estrada acknowledged any accusation or allegation from the then-opposition and from any activist group. He was open to criticism and respected any gathering which did not agree to his leadership. EDSA Shrine & People Power monument can be used by anti-government groups to air their grievances.

Even at the height of protest actions in 2000 and 2001, President Joseph Estrada, respecting the people’s right to peaceful assembly, allowed protestors to launch rallies and demonstrations to peaceably air their grievances.

President Joseph Estrada allowed the only Impeachment proceedings in Philippine History that involves the president. He readily submitted himself for the Senate impeachment trial to defend himself against the allegations used for the resignation calls against him.

Ignoring numerous allegations and evidence filed against her in separate impeachment complaints, Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her allies made sure every complaint died in the House of Representatives.

President Joseph Estrada based his appointments to his Cabinet on meritocracy. Most of his appointees came from the academe and people who have high degree of merit and competence on what they do. 

President Joseph Estrada retained almost all government employees of his predecessor with DPWH Sec. Gregorio Vigilar as an example. He even appointed cabinet secretaries that did not vote for him, as long as the appointee deserves such position.

President Joseph Estrada allowed the only Impeachment proceedings in Philippine History that involves the president. He readily submitted himself for the Senate impeachment trial to defend himself against the allegations used for the resignation calls against him.

President Joseph Estrada submitted himself to the impeachment process, knowing that his administration has nothing to hide and will not be convicted. He allowed Justice and Rule of Law to take its course, but certain groups with motives manipulated the outcome and prevented the continuation of Impeachment proceedings.

To avoid further monetary obligation by the nation to any foreign investors, President Joseph Estrada did not sign all sovereign guarantee to any private contract.