E.R. Ejercito

Emilio Ramon Ejercito The Honorable
Governor of Laguna
In office June 30, 2010 – May 27, 2014
Vice Governor	Caesar Perez (2010-2013) Ramil Hernandez (2013-2014)
Preceded by	Teresita S. Lazaro
Succeeded by	Ramil Hernandez
Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Abner Afuang
Succeeded by	Girlie Ejercito
Personal details
Born	Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (1963-10-05) October 5, 1963 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2001-2012) United Nationalist Alliance (2012-present)
Spouse(s)	Girlie "Maita" Javier-Ejercito
Children	Emilio Ramon Ejercito IV (Eric) John Paul Ejercito (Jet) Jorge Antonio Genaro Ejercito (Jerico) Maria Guadalupe Ejercito (Jhulia)
Residence	Pagsanjan, Laguna
Alma mater	La Salle Greenhills University of the Philippines - Diliman
Occupation	Politician, Actor
Profession	Actor/Politician
Religion	Roman Catholicism

Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E.R. Ejercito and also popularly known by his official on-screen names Jorge Estregan (sometimes spelled Jeorge Estregan), George Estregan Jr. (sometimes spelled Jorge Estregan Jr. or Jeorge Estregan Jr.) and Jeorge "E.R." Ejercito Estregan (or simply Jeorge "E.R." Estregan), is a Filipino actor and was the Governor of Laguna. Prior to his election as governor, he served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna.^[1] He is the son of actor George Estregan and the nephew of former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.

On May 27, 2014, the Commission on Elections unseated Ejercito after alleged overspending during the campaign for the 2013 midterm elections. 3 days later his uncle, Mayor Estrada, convinced him to step down.

Early life

Born Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III on October 5, 1963 in Pagsanjan, Laguna to actor Jesús Jorge Marcelo Ejercito, who went by the screen name George Estregan, of Pagsanjan and Ramona Pelayo Ejercito in Ibajay, Aklan. He holds residence at B. Cosme St., Sitio Mayapa, Brgy. II, Pagsanjan.

Personal life

He is married to actress and current Pagsanjan Mayor Maita Sanchez (Girlie Ejercito in real life). They have 4 children: Eric Ejercito (born 1987), Jet Ejercito (born 1989), Jerico Ejercito (born 1992) and Jhulia Ejercito (born 2002).

Education

• Elementary: La Salle Greenhills (1971–1978)
• High School: La Salle Greenhills (1978–1981)
• College: UP Diliman; Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising and Visual Communications (1981–1985)

Organizations

• Vice President - Knights of the Altar (1982–1987) Became Altar Boy of 5 years at St. John the Baptist Parish Church, San Juan City
• Vice President - KAPTT-Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon or Philippine Cinema & Television Actors Guild, Inc. (1999–2002)
• Member - Rotary Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna
• Member - Carpa Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna

Politics

• Mayor Pagsanjan, Laguna (June 30, 2001 - June 30, 2010)
• Governor of Laguna (June 30, 2010 – May 27, 2014)

Filmography

Television

• Heredero (1985-1987) --- recurring role
• IBC Headliners (2000) --- news anchor

Films

• Mga Paru-Parrong Bukid (1985) - Senen's brother
• Haunted House (1985)
• Bagets Gang (1986)
• Bukas ng Sabo Agi Buka sa Sabitan (1986)
• Kapitan Pablo (Cavite's Killing Field) (1986) as Kapitan Pablo's son
• Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Sumuko (1987)
• Sparrow Unit (1987)
• Boy Tornado (1987) - Boy's friend
• Dongalo Massacre (1988)
• Lost Command (1988)
• Tumayo Ka't Lumaban (1988)
• Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu (1988)
• Kumakasa... Kahit Nag-iisa (1988)
• Ambush (1988)t Espino
• Kamandag ng Dagat (1988)
• Alex Boncayao Brigade (1989)
• Hatulan: Bilibid Boys (1989)
• Isang Bala Isang Buhay (1989) as Ex-commando
• Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca: Public Enemy no. 1 (1989)
• Moises Platon (1989)
• Gapos Gang (1989)
• Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos (1990)
• Asiong Salonga Ikalawang Aklat (1990)
• Urbanito Dizon: The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon (1990) as Apache Gang Member
• Ibabaon Kita sa Lupa (1990)
• Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo? (1990) as Greg
• Hukom. 45 (1990)
• Hulihin si... Boy Amores (1990)
• Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)
• Inosente (1990)
• Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto (1991)
• Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras (1991)
• Captain Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1991) as Dodong Sanggano
• OXO vs Sigue-Sigue (1991)
• Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati (1992)
• Task Force Habagat (1992) as Alfredo "Joey" de Leon
• Manila Boy (1993)
• Sala Sa Init, Sala Sa Lamig (1993) as Drug Pusher
• Manchichirichit (1993)
• Epimaco Velasco: NBI (1994) as One of the Big-4 Man (cameo appearance)
• The Four Stooges (1995) as Stanley
• Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1995) as Emilio the backdiving thug
• Mano Mano (1995)
• Balawis (1996)
• Bossing (1996)
• Hagedorn (1996) as Totoy
• Extranghero (1997) as Dr. Ivan
• Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo (1997) as Mr. Diaz's son
• Babasaging Kristal (1997)
• Yes Darling: Walang Matigas na Pulis 2 (1997) as Kidnapper
• Tuloy! Bukas ang Pinto! (1998)
• Ang Maton at ang Showgirl (1998) as Valdez
• Pakawalang Puso (1998)
• Birador (1998) as Bank hold-up Gang
• Jesus Salonga, alyas Boy Indian (1998)
• Cariño Brutal (1998)
• Notoryus (1998)
• Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (1998)
• Hiwaga ng Panday (1998)
• Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! (1999) - Tong
• Mamang Shotgun (1999) - Wilfredo
• Abel Villarama: Armado (1999)
• Emilio Aguinaldo (2000) - Emilio Aguinaldo
• Makamandag na Bala (2000)
• Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas (2002)
• Ang Panday (2009) as Apoykatawan
• Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (2010) as Ragat
• Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) as Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga
• This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012)
• El Presidente (2012) as Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy
• Boy Golden (2013) as Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna
• Magnum Muslim .357 (2014) as Lt Jamal

Awards

References

External links

• Jorge Estregan at the Internet Movie Database