This time, JV says he’s not yielding to Jinggoy

If both former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and reelectionist Sen. JV Ejercito win in next year’s midterm polls, Filipinos will see for the first time two siblings, though estranged half-brothers, taking their Senate seats together.

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Sara Duterte includes J.V. Ejercito, son of her friend Erap, in 2019 slate

Sara Duterte includes J.V. Ejercito, son of her friend Erap, in 2019 slate

Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada, who had been convicted for plunder before he was granted presidential pardon, has been the “first favorite president” of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The mayor revealed this as she endorsed Estrada’s son, Sen. JV Ejercito, and eight other senatorial bets in her Hugpong ng Pagbabago slate for the 2019 midterm elections.

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Estrada suspends work in Manila City Hall

MANILA Mayor Joseph Estrada announced the suspension of work in city hall effective noontime on Wednesday in anticipation of heavy rain according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In an advisory release by his office, Estrada said only staff from departments in charge of relief operations and quick response like the Municipal […]

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