Estrada Says He Won’t Use Violence
From Times Wire Reports
A disgraced but defiant Joseph Estrada emerged from seclusion to tell cheering supporters that he is still the rightful president of the Philippines and to vow that he will not use violence to reclaim power.
He did not say if he was planning to retake the office. An official of his party said Estrada would pursue any claim “through the courts.”
Estrada was ousted Jan. 20, climaxing five days of a “people power” revolt triggered by the collapse of his impeachment trial.
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