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Article: Action movie star files for Philippine presidency
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- Daily Breeze
- Article date:
- January 3, 2004
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By The Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines _ A Philippine action movie star who is an
ally of disgraced former leader Joseph Estrada filed his candidacy
for the presidency Friday, presenting what could be the strongest
challenge to incumbent Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Hundreds of supporters of actor Fernando Poe Jr., also known as
"Da King" and "FPJ," rallied outside the Commission on Elections
office, chanting "FPJ! FPJ!"
The 64-year-old Poe, who has starred in several blockbusters and
was the national "box-office king" for several years, has never held
office and has not yet disclosed his platform. His candidacy draws
parallels to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was elected
California ...