Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (; born October 5, 1963), commonly known as E. R. Ejercito, is a

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actor and former governor of

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from 2010 until his removal in 2014. Prior to his election as governor, he served as mayor of

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from 2001 until 2010. He is the son of actor

George Estregan Jesús Jorge Ejército (; July 10, 1939 – August 8, 1988), better known as George Estregan or George Estregan Sr., was a Filipino ''mestizo'' film actor. Estregan made his film debut in 1963 with ''Jose Nazareno, ang Taxi Driver''.Villanueva ...

and the nephew of former

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and former

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Joseph Estrada Joseph Ejercito Estrada, (; born Jose Marcelo Ejercito; April 19, 1937), also known by the nickname Erap, is a Filipino politician and former actor. He served as the 13th president of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, the 9th vice preside ...

Early life

Born Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III on October 5, 1963 in

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, then a municipality of

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province, to actor Jesús Jorgé Marcelo Ejercito (1939-1988) who went by the screen name George Estregan and Ramona Pelayo (1942-2020) from

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. He holds residence in Pagsanjan.

Education

He studied at

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for his primary and secondary education. He then studied at the

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for his college education and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Majoring in Advertising and Visual Communications.

Acting career

In 1989, Ejercito began using the screen name "George Estregan Jr." and "Jorge Estregan", taken after his father's screen name, starring in the film ''Eagle Squad''. He later went on to use Jeorge "E. R." Ejercito Estregan in his later acting career.

Political career

He served as mayor of

from 2001 until 2010. He then ran for governor in

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and

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. On May 27, 2014, the

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unseated Ejercito after alleged overspending during the campaign for the 2013 midterm elections. Three days later, his uncle,

, convinced him to step down. Despite the conviction, he attempted a comeback as governor in

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and

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but lost on both occasions to incumbent

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. He later transferred to Calamba, where he unsuccessfully ran for mayor in

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. On April 5, 2019, he was convicted and sentenced to 6 to 8 years in prison for graft over an anomalous insurance deal when he was mayor of Pagsanjan in 2008. The

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anti-graft court on August 7, 2019, upheld its earlier ruling that also barred Ejercito from holding public office.

Personal life

He is married to actress, former Mayor and

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Vice 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).

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

*Member – Carpa Club of

Filmography

Television

*''

Heredero ''Heredero'' is the first TAPE Inc. drama series broadcast on RPN 9 from July 23, 1984 to September 4, 1987. Heredero depicts the climax of an age-old battle between immortal warriors, depicted through elaborately interwoven past and present-day s ...

'' (1985-1987) – recurring role *''

IBC Headliners ''IBC Headliners'' was the hourly news update of the sequestered television station in the Philippines, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation through IBC News and Public Affairs. The program initially aired from April 4, 1994, to August 5, ...

'' (2000) – news anchor *''

Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based ...

'' (2021) - Guest Cast (Kapamilya Channel)

Film

*''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 Killing Fields'' (1986) as Kapitan Pablo's son *''Humanda Ka, Ikaw ang Sumuko'' (1987) *'' Target: 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) *'' Ang Supremo'' (1988) *''

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'' (1988) *''Kamandag ng Dagat'' (1988) *''

Alex Boncayao Brigade The Alex Boncayao Brigade (abbreviated as ABB; also known as the Sparrow Unit) was the urban assassination unit of the New People's Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Organized in 1984, the unit broke away from the ...

'' (1989) *''Kontra Puwersa'' (1989) *''

Eagle Squad ''Eagle Squad'' is a 1989 Philippine film, Philippine action film, action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, Julio Diaz (actor), Julio Diaz, Robin Padilla, E.R. Ejercito, George Estregan Jr ...

'' (1989) as Jet Espino *''

Isang Bala, Isang Buhay ''Isang Bala, Isang Buhay'' () is a 1989 Filipino action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Tony Ferrer, Dawn Zulueta, Suzanne Gonzales, Rosemarie Gil, Paquito Diaz, Ruben Rustia, Subas H ...

'' (1989) as Ex-commando *''Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca (Public Enemy No.1 of Region 4)'' (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) as Air-Con Gang Member *''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 ''Manila Boy'' is a 1993 Filipino crime action comedy-drama film which starring Robin Padilla, Tony Ferrer, Aurora Sevilla, Andy Poe, Berting Labra, Rommel Padilla and Judy Ann Santos. Directed by Arturo San Agustin under Pioneer Films. Plot ...

'' (1993) as Ragoy's henchmen no. 2 *''Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig'' (1993) as Drug Pusher *''Manchichirichit'' (1993) *''Bukas Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo'' (1993) *''Epimaco Velasco: NBI'' (1994) as One of the Big-4 Man (cameo appearance) *''The Four Stooges'' (1995) as Stanley *''Hatulan: Bilibid Boys II'' (1995) *''Ang Titser Kong Pogi'' (1995) as Emilio the backdiving thug *''Kahit Harangan ng Bala'' (1995) as Jigo Almonte *''Mano Mano'' (1995) *''Balawis'' (1996) *'' Kristo'' (1996) as

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*''Batang Z'' (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) *''Makamandag Na Bala'' (2000) *''Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas'' (2002) *'' Ang Panday'' (2009) as Apoykatawan *''

Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote ''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and A ...

'' (2010) as Magat *'' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (2011) as Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga *''

This Guy's in Love with U Mare! ''This Guy's In Love With U Mare!'' is a 2012 Filipino comedy parody film under Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Luis Manzano, Vice Ganda and Toni Gonzaga, and it is directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The film received mixed reviews from Filipino ...

'' (2012) *'' El Presidente'' (2012) as General

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*'' Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill'' (2013) as Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna *'' Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect'' (2014) as Lt. Jamal Razul *'' Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban'' (upcoming) as Emilio Aguinaldo *'' Oplan Exodus: SAF 44 – For God and Country'' (upcoming)

Awards

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References

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