Between BS Aquino and Estrada, the latter has had a much longer and more awesome public service, 47 years, reckoned from the time he gained the mayorship of San Juan town in 1969. The veteran actor-turned-statesman had, after all, been mayor for 17 years, senator for six years, vice president for six years, and president for 30 months. Estrada brings 47 years of savvy political management, incredible leadership, and enduring charisma to what he now calls his last hurrah—being mayor of the Philippines’ capital and premier city. Estrada is now on his fourth year as mayor of Manila. BS Aquino garnered 15-million votes in 2010; Estrada 9.8 million.

Source: The Standard August 16, 2016 15:56 UTC