Puwersa ng Masa

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For the political party, see Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino.

Puwersa ng Masa (Force of the Masses) was the Philippine opposition's coalition party in the May 14, 2001 midterm Legislative elections. The coalition was created after the EDSA Revolution of 2001 that ousted Joseph Estrada from the presidency in January 20. The coalition was led by former First Lady Luisa Estrada who is successfully ran for a Senate seat. The coalition featured candidates from the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino party, as well as independent candidates.

The Senatorial Slate

Election Results

The results of the elections were greatly affected by the turbulent days in the late days of the month of April and early days of the month of May, leading to EDSA III rebellion by thousands of pro-Estrada followers who mobbed Malacañang Palace during the early hours of May 1, 2001. Some believe that some senatorial candidates urged the people to rise against the government that led to the bloody May 1 Riots in Manila. As a result, the senatorial candidates paid their price by winning only 5 out of 13 possible seats in the Senate.

The winners from the opposition were:

• Edgardo Angara
• Noli de Castro
• Luisa Estrada
• Gregorio Honasan
• Panfilo Lacson

See also

• People Power Coalition, Puwersa ng Masa's rival coalition
• Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino, the opposition's coalition during the 1998 Philippine national elections