Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada, marking his 64th birthday under threat of arrest for plunder, basks in the cheers of about 3,000 supporters in a slum community beside a garbage dump on April 19 in Payatas, Quezon City. Thousands welcomed the deposed president with streamers and posters wishing him a happy birthday as he toured depressed communities around metropolitan Manila.

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MANILA_UNCOLLECTED_GARBAGE

KYODOPHOTO MANILA 10 AUGUST2000:UNCOLLECTED GARBAGE-- Garbage litters the streets Metro Manila as an aftermath of the Payatas tragedy. Last July 10, a trash slide at the Payatas dumpsite killed more than 200 people. Quezon City Mayor Mel Mathay immediately ordered the closure of Payatas dumpsite. Four hundred truck load of garbage from several cities of Metro Manila are dump in Payatas everyday. Photo by Sid Balatan

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MANILA-PAYATAS

KYODOPHOTO MANILA 19AUGUST2000: MARKER FOR THE PAYATAS VICTIMS-On the 40th day of the Payatas tragedy that killed hundreds of people, mostly children, a marker was inaugurated. Relatives of the victims offered prayers, flowers and candles for their dead. Filipinos believe that the 40th is the last day of the spirits on earth. Photo by Sid Balatan

Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada, marking his 64th birthday under threat of arrest for plunder, basks in the cheers of about 3,000 supporters in a slum community beside a garbage dump on April 19 in Payatas, Quezon City. Thousands welcomed the deposed president with streamers and posters wishing him a happy birthday as he toured depressed communities around metropolitan Manila.