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Press Release - PRIB: Senate honors Erap, Dra. Loi

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero introduced today, February 4, 2025, Senate Resolution 1295 honoring former President Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada for his service and contributions to the country and the Filipino people.

Estrada's legacy in public service is characterized by his ability to bridge legislation and policies with the realities on ground, which marked his influence in governance, Escudero in his sponsorship speech said.

"It was in this chamber that he called for a fair society where hard work is rewarded with a better life and a just one in which one is denied of he fruits of their labor," Escudero said, adding that Estrada was the genuine article simply because he never used the Senate as a springboard for his ambition but used it as a stage to do good.

He said one of Estrada's charm is being a man of the people. A "masa" man who did not conceal his weaknesses but controlled his narrative.

"While others conceal their lack of academic pedigree, you tout your lack of college diploma without resorting to the anti-intellectualism of the insecure," Escudero said.

The Senate President said Estrada had in fact surrounded himself with the best and the brightest cabinet members when he was president, chosen for their competence and not connections.

"They were so good that after inheriting an economy that was battered to the headwinds of the Asian financial crisis of 1997, which plunged our GDP growth to 0.5 percent in 1998, the year you assumed the presidency, it bounced back to 3.6 percent in 1999, with agriculture surging to a powerful 6.6 percent," Escudero added.

Former President Estrada had also served as vice president, senator and mayor for the cities of San Juan and Manila. He was also a famous actor starring in over 100 movies and 70 produced films. He was inducted into the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Hall of Fame as Best Actor and producer.

His deep affection for his compatriots in the movie industry led him to establish the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (Mowelfund), a non-stock, non-profit social welfare, educational and industry development foundation to uplift the welfare of workers in the Philippine

Read more on legacy.senate.gov.ph
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