JV Ejercito’s two cars burned in Mandaluyong auto shop fire

By Hannah Torregoza

Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he was sad upon learning his two cars were among those that were burned in a fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Mandaluyong City.

Photo shows the aftermath of the fire that broke out at an auto repair shop in Mandaluyong City.
(Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN)

In a Twitter post, Ejercito said one of the cars burned was his Toyota Sequioa which has been in his possession for 10 years.

“I feel sad, my car for the past 10 years, my Toyota Sequioa burned in the fire at Autoplus Car Center this morning,” Ejercito said.

“Feeling sentimental because we’ve been through so many battles and it was my most reliable, not to mention ‘lucky’ car. Will be missing this car,” he said.

The senator’s other car, a Ford Everest, was also reportedly damaged.

The fire at the Autoplus Car Center started at around 11:14 a.m. and was raised to second alarm at around 11:30 a.m.

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