It was a peculiar birthday celebration for former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada but, as they say in politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies.
His guests included erstwhile political foes, former presidents Benigno Aquino III and Fidel Ramos, former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as well as President Duterte, Vice President Leni Robredo, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and former vice president Jejomar Binay, both of whom he did not support in the last presidential elections in favor of Sen. Grace Poe and former Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II.
Before attending Estrada’s 80th birthday celebration Wednesday night, Duterte said in jest that he would send the mayor back to jail for supposedly calling him “a low-class mayor.”
Duterte has apparently not forgotten a remark that Estrada made during the campaign.
“It’s 8 o’clock. Si Erap (Estrada’s nickname), naghihintay na ‘yung buang. Kaarawan niya ngayon eh (Erap, that crazy guy, is waiting for me. Today is his birthday),” Duterte said during the launch of Cine Lokal in Pasay City.
“Sabi niya, ‘Punta ka talaga ha kasi…’ Tapos noon sabi niya, ‘Wala ‘yan si Duterte. Ano ‘yan, low-class lang ‘yan… Ngayon, t i ibalik kita sa kulungan (He said come to the celebration because…but before, he said Duterte is just a low-class mayor…now, son of a b, I will put you back in jail),” he added.
“Ano namang makita mo sa akin (What did you see in me)? If you want to find fault? Money? It will take you forever. Women? They’re all matanda na sila (old). Pinatawad ko na sila. Sabi ko, wala na. So wala (I’ve forgiven them. I said, no more). I sleep early. After eating, I sleep, listen to the news.”
Estrada was removed from the presidency on January 20, 2001 through a popular revolt now known as “EDSA Dos” and was replaced by Macapagal-Arroyo, who was vice president at the time.
Thousands of people gathered at the historic EDSA shrine to call for his resignation after he was accused of amassing ill-gotten wealth and fund diversion.
Estrada was convicted for plunder on September 12, 2007 and was sentenced to life in prison but was granted pardon by Arroyo.
Estrada made a political comeback in May 2013 when he was elected mayor of Manila.
During a meeting with The STAR editors and reporters last December, Estrada described Duterte as a local official who is not fit to run for a national post like the presidency.
“I think he is just for local where he can bully his constituencies. It’s really different in national politics,” Estrada said.
“It’s very local. If you are running for president, you should have finesse. He is just copying me but I have finesse,” he added.
Estrada also asked Duterte to show more finesse in dealing with women.
Star-studded party
After the Cine Lokal launch, Duterte proceeded to the Manila Hotel to attend Estrada’s birthday party that was also attended by former senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Mar Roxas, former first gentleman Mike Arroyo, sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee and Kris Aquino-Yap, former House Speaker Jose de Venecia and former first lady and now Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos and her son, former senator Bongbong Marcos.
Duterte, the Marcoses, Binay, Enrile, Ramos, Aquino, Arroyo, Robredo, Alvarez, Pimentel and Sereno all sat at the same table with Estrada and his wife, former senator Loi Ejercito.
Estrada’s son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada, joined his father in welcoming Duterte.
The Sandiganbayan allowed Jinggoy, who is detained on charges related to the pork barrel scam, to attend his father’s birthday celebration from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday.
Filipino boxing champ and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, basketball players Chris Tiu, TY Tang, Robert Bolick, Hubert Cani, Arvin Tolentino, Clint Doliguez, John Apacible, Bobby Ray Parks, Troy Rosario, Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Chris Newsome, Baser Amer, Alfonso Gotladera, Nico Elorde, Kib Montalbo, Sudan Daniel, Norbert Torres, Aljon Mariano, Almond Vosotros, Prince Rivero, Roi Sumang, Kris Porter, Mikee Reyes, Chris Javier, Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Bong Galanza, Jonathan Grey, Andretti Stevens, Roger Pogoy, Renzo Subido, Jerie Pingoy, and Matthew Aquino, former PBA players Jerry Codiñera and Bong Ravena, Gilas Pilipinas players Jio Jalalon, Terrence Romeo, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, June Mar Fajardo, Roger Pogoy, Jayson Williams, Troy Rosario, Raymond Almazan, Allein Malicsi, Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan, indoor volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, volleyball coach Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Bea de Leon, Melissa Gohing, Mary Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo, Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito, Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz, Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual, Bea Tan, Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Mark Alfafara, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Princess Listana, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, Camille Cruz, Cienne Cruz and Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Mark Lee, Jopet Movido, Red Christensen, Joanne Siy, Loren Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Tricia Santos, Carmela Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag, Suzanne Roces, Jacqueline Alarca, Ers Iratay, and men’s fashion blogger David Guison, Vina Guerrero, Paul Chuapoco, Chinchin Obcena, Kerwin King, figure skater Michael Christian Martinez, taekwondo jin Japoy Lizardo, and weighlifter Hidilyn Diaz also attended the party along with Sen. Richard Gordon and Estrada’s fellow actors and actresses.
Estrada said his son Jinggoy’s presence at the party was one of the best gifts he received on his 80th birthday.
The elder Estrada has earlier said he is praying that the truth would prevail in Jinggoy’s case.
Estrada was obviously elated to see his high-profile guests during the party.
In an earlier television interview, Estrada’s other son, Sen. JV Ejercito, wished that his father would succeed in all his programs for Manila, particularly his programs to bring back its old glory as the country’s capital city.
Also in the event were San Juan Vice Mayor Janella Ejercito, former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto, Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos, Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay, Pasig City Mayor Robert Eusebio, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, San Pedro Mayor Lourdes Catáquiz, Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian, Malabon City Mayor Antolin Oreta III, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez, Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce, former energy secretary Mario Tiaoqui, former finance and trade secretary Jose Pardo and celebrities Ellen Adarna, Gerald Anderson, Arjo Atayde, Ria Atayde, Janice de Belen, Coney Reyes, Yam Concepcion, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon, Carla Humphries, Xian Lim, Elmo and Maxene Magalona, Shaina Magdayao, Jessy Mendiola, Sam Milby, Bela Padilla, Markki Stroem, Gab Valenciano, Ervic Vijandre, Arron Villaflor, Anne Curtis, Arci Muñoz, Lauren Reid, Jack Reid, Jace Flores, Dominic Roco, JC Tiuseco, Luis Alandy, Marco Alcaraz, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, Jose Manalo, Rico Blanco, Champ Lui Pio, Derek Ramsay, Lemuel Pelayo, Pooh, Tiptip Fucoy, Delphine Buencamino, Vincent Lim, Johan Santos, Bart Guingona, Mari Kaimo, Joyce Ann Burton, Zeppi Borromeo, Claire Ruiz, Vincent Lim, Carlos Morales, Nathaniel Britt, Benj Bolivar, June Macasaet, Denisse Aguilar, Natalia Moon, Akiko Solon, Josh Ivan Morales, Dionne Monsanto, Alex Castro, Ran Domingo, Kenjie Garcia, Paolo Rivero, Aiko Climaco, Menggie Cobarrubias, Judy Saril, Hazel Faith dela Cruz, Jocelyn Medina, Hannah Ledesma, Jonic Magno, Janvier Daily, Andrew Miguel, Kaye Alipio, Rochelle Barrameda, Simon Ibarra, Odette Khan, Jaycee Parker, Genevieve Reyes, Katrina Legaspi, Ahron Villena, CX Navarro, Gilleth Sandico, Lou Veloso, John Arcilla, Ynez Veneracion, Billy Crawford, Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, Joross Gamboa, Denise Laurel, Meg Imperial, Edgar Allan Guzman, Loren Burgos, Riva Quenery, Sarah Carlos, Mark Neumann, Rein Salamante, Donnalyn Bartolome, Josh Padilla, Cindy Miranda, Shy Carlos, Debbie Garcia, Phoebe Walker, Devon Seron, Miho Nashida, Mikee Agustin, Yexel Sebastian, Fourth Solomon, Fifth Solomon, Enchong Dee, LA Aguinaldo, Jodillyn Pendre, Alaiza Malinao, Zanjoe Marudo, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes, Jane Oineza, Janeena Chan, Sonja Cali-Kakilala, power mom-daughter tandem Lily Monteverde and Roselle Monteverde-Teo, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Philippines) General Manager Francis Soliven, Keren Pascual and Noel Ferrer.
Filipino singers Lani Misalucha, Martin Nievera and Sarah Geronimo performed during the party.
His guests included erstwhile political foes, former presidents Benigno Aquino III and Fidel Ramos, former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as well as President Duterte, Vice President Leni Robredo, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and former vice president Jejomar Binay, both of whom he did not support in the last presidential elections in favor of Sen. Grace Poe and former Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II.
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| Former presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left), President Rodrigo Duterte (center), former presidents Fidel Ramos and Benigno Aquino III |
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| Vice President Leni Robredo |
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| House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez |
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| Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III |
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| Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno |
Duterte has apparently not forgotten a remark that Estrada made during the campaign.
“It’s 8 o’clock. Si Erap (Estrada’s nickname), naghihintay na ‘yung buang. Kaarawan niya ngayon eh (Erap, that crazy guy, is waiting for me. Today is his birthday),” Duterte said during the launch of Cine Lokal in Pasay City.
“Sabi niya, ‘Punta ka talaga ha kasi…’ Tapos noon sabi niya, ‘Wala ‘yan si Duterte. Ano ‘yan, low-class lang ‘yan… Ngayon, t i ibalik kita sa kulungan (He said come to the celebration because…but before, he said Duterte is just a low-class mayor…now, son of a b, I will put you back in jail),” he added.
“Ano namang makita mo sa akin (What did you see in me)? If you want to find fault? Money? It will take you forever. Women? They’re all matanda na sila (old). Pinatawad ko na sila. Sabi ko, wala na. So wala (I’ve forgiven them. I said, no more). I sleep early. After eating, I sleep, listen to the news.”
Estrada was removed from the presidency on January 20, 2001 through a popular revolt now known as “EDSA Dos” and was replaced by Macapagal-Arroyo, who was vice president at the time.
Thousands of people gathered at the historic EDSA shrine to call for his resignation after he was accused of amassing ill-gotten wealth and fund diversion.
Estrada was convicted for plunder on September 12, 2007 and was sentenced to life in prison but was granted pardon by Arroyo.
Estrada made a political comeback in May 2013 when he was elected mayor of Manila.
During a meeting with The STAR editors and reporters last December, Estrada described Duterte as a local official who is not fit to run for a national post like the presidency.
“I think he is just for local where he can bully his constituencies. It’s really different in national politics,” Estrada said.
“It’s very local. If you are running for president, you should have finesse. He is just copying me but I have finesse,” he added.
Estrada also asked Duterte to show more finesse in dealing with women.
Star-studded party
After the Cine Lokal launch, Duterte proceeded to the Manila Hotel to attend Estrada’s birthday party that was also attended by former senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Mar Roxas, former first gentleman Mike Arroyo, sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee and Kris Aquino-Yap, former House Speaker Jose de Venecia and former first lady and now Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos and her son, former senator Bongbong Marcos.
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| Aquino Sisters |
Estrada’s son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada, joined his father in welcoming Duterte.
The Sandiganbayan allowed Jinggoy, who is detained on charges related to the pork barrel scam, to attend his father’s birthday celebration from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday.
Filipino boxing champ and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, basketball players Chris Tiu, TY Tang, Robert Bolick, Hubert Cani, Arvin Tolentino, Clint Doliguez, John Apacible, Bobby Ray Parks, Troy Rosario, Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Chris Newsome, Baser Amer, Alfonso Gotladera, Nico Elorde, Kib Montalbo, Sudan Daniel, Norbert Torres, Aljon Mariano, Almond Vosotros, Prince Rivero, Roi Sumang, Kris Porter, Mikee Reyes, Chris Javier, Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Bong Galanza, Jonathan Grey, Andretti Stevens, Roger Pogoy, Renzo Subido, Jerie Pingoy, and Matthew Aquino, former PBA players Jerry Codiñera and Bong Ravena, Gilas Pilipinas players Jio Jalalon, Terrence Romeo, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, June Mar Fajardo, Roger Pogoy, Jayson Williams, Troy Rosario, Raymond Almazan, Allein Malicsi, Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan, indoor volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Alyssa Valdez, Denden Lazaro, volleyball coach Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Bea de Leon, Melissa Gohing, Mary Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo, Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito, Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz, Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual, Bea Tan, Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Mark Alfafara, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Princess Listana, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, Camille Cruz, Cienne Cruz and Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Mark Lee, Jopet Movido, Red Christensen, Joanne Siy, Loren Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Tricia Santos, Carmela Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag, Suzanne Roces, Jacqueline Alarca, Ers Iratay, and men’s fashion blogger David Guison, Vina Guerrero, Paul Chuapoco, Chinchin Obcena, Kerwin King, figure skater Michael Christian Martinez, taekwondo jin Japoy Lizardo, and weighlifter Hidilyn Diaz also attended the party along with Sen. Richard Gordon and Estrada’s fellow actors and actresses.
Estrada said his son Jinggoy’s presence at the party was one of the best gifts he received on his 80th birthday.
The elder Estrada has earlier said he is praying that the truth would prevail in Jinggoy’s case.
Estrada was obviously elated to see his high-profile guests during the party.
In an earlier television interview, Estrada’s other son, Sen. JV Ejercito, wished that his father would succeed in all his programs for Manila, particularly his programs to bring back its old glory as the country’s capital city.
Also in the event were San Juan Vice Mayor Janella Ejercito, former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto, Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos, Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay, Pasig City Mayor Robert Eusebio, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, San Pedro Mayor Lourdes Catáquiz, Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian, Malabon City Mayor Antolin Oreta III, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez, Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce, former energy secretary Mario Tiaoqui, former finance and trade secretary Jose Pardo and celebrities Ellen Adarna, Gerald Anderson, Arjo Atayde, Ria Atayde, Janice de Belen, Coney Reyes, Yam Concepcion, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon, Carla Humphries, Xian Lim, Elmo and Maxene Magalona, Shaina Magdayao, Jessy Mendiola, Sam Milby, Bela Padilla, Markki Stroem, Gab Valenciano, Ervic Vijandre, Arron Villaflor, Anne Curtis, Arci Muñoz, Lauren Reid, Jack Reid, Jace Flores, Dominic Roco, JC Tiuseco, Luis Alandy, Marco Alcaraz, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, Jose Manalo, Rico Blanco, Champ Lui Pio, Derek Ramsay, Lemuel Pelayo, Pooh, Tiptip Fucoy, Delphine Buencamino, Vincent Lim, Johan Santos, Bart Guingona, Mari Kaimo, Joyce Ann Burton, Zeppi Borromeo, Claire Ruiz, Vincent Lim, Carlos Morales, Nathaniel Britt, Benj Bolivar, June Macasaet, Denisse Aguilar, Natalia Moon, Akiko Solon, Josh Ivan Morales, Dionne Monsanto, Alex Castro, Ran Domingo, Kenjie Garcia, Paolo Rivero, Aiko Climaco, Menggie Cobarrubias, Judy Saril, Hazel Faith dela Cruz, Jocelyn Medina, Hannah Ledesma, Jonic Magno, Janvier Daily, Andrew Miguel, Kaye Alipio, Rochelle Barrameda, Simon Ibarra, Odette Khan, Jaycee Parker, Genevieve Reyes, Katrina Legaspi, Ahron Villena, CX Navarro, Gilleth Sandico, Lou Veloso, John Arcilla, Ynez Veneracion, Billy Crawford, Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, Joross Gamboa, Denise Laurel, Meg Imperial, Edgar Allan Guzman, Loren Burgos, Riva Quenery, Sarah Carlos, Mark Neumann, Rein Salamante, Donnalyn Bartolome, Josh Padilla, Cindy Miranda, Shy Carlos, Debbie Garcia, Phoebe Walker, Devon Seron, Miho Nashida, Mikee Agustin, Yexel Sebastian, Fourth Solomon, Fifth Solomon, Enchong Dee, LA Aguinaldo, Jodillyn Pendre, Alaiza Malinao, Zanjoe Marudo, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes, Jane Oineza, Janeena Chan, Sonja Cali-Kakilala, power mom-daughter tandem Lily Monteverde and Roselle Monteverde-Teo, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Philippines) General Manager Francis Soliven, Keren Pascual and Noel Ferrer.
Filipino singers Lani Misalucha, Martin Nievera and Sarah Geronimo performed during the party.
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