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People Power Strikes Again
TIMEasia.com captures the dramatic events in Manila that toppled a President
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In November last year, Philippine President Joseph Estrada, facing bribery and
corruption charges over an illegal gambling racket, made history by becoming the
first Asian leader ever to be impeached. And the start of the new year brought
no respite for the embattled 63-year-old ex-movie star: demonstrators stepped up
their protests outside the trial.
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Abandoned by even his closest allies, President Joseph Estrada gives in to the chanting crowds on the streets of Manila and agrees to make room for his Vice President
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