Emilio Ramon Ejercito

Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III (; born October 5, 1963), popularly known as E. R. Ejercito and Jorge “E. R.” Estregan, is a Filipino actor and mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna for some months in 2025 and previously from 2001 to 2010. He also served as the governor of Laguna from 2010 until his removal in 2014. He is the son of actor George Estregan and the nephew of former President and former Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.

Early life and education Born Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III on October 5, 1963, in Mandaluyong, then a municipality of Rizal province, to actor Jorgé Jesús Marcelo Ejercito (1939–1988) who went by the screen name George Estregan and Ramona Pelayo (1942–2020) from Ibajay, Aklan. He holds residence in Pagsanjan.

He studied at La Salle Green Hills for his primary and secondary education. He then studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman 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 Jorge "E. R." Estregan in his later acting career.

Political career Ejercito served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna for three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010. He then ran for governor in 2010 and was re-elected 2013. On May 27, 2014, the Commission on Elections unseated Ejercito after alleged overspending during the campaign for the 2013 midterm elections. Three days later, his uncle, Joseph Estrada, convinced him to step down. Despite the conviction, he attempted a comeback as governor in 2016 and 2019 but lost on both occasions to Ramil Hernandez.

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

Despite his conviction and controversial transfer of residency, Ejercito ran for mayor of Calamba in 2022, but eventually lost to Roseller Rizal.

Ejercito ran for mayor of Pagsanjan in 2025. Despite this, Ejercito was elected mayor that May. However, he was removed as mayor on December 1, 2025, following an arrest warrant against him for such graft conviction.

Personal life Ejercito first married Emma Rose Policarpio, a 1987 Binibining Pilipinas contestant, in July 1987. However, they later got separated. They had a son, Emilio Ramon IV (Eric). He was later married to actress-politician Maita Sanchez (Girlie Javier-Ejercito in real life) in the 1990s until her death in 2024. They have seven children: John Paul (Jet), Jorge Antonio Genaro (Jerico), Maria Guadalupe (Jhulia), Maria Angelica Victoria (died in 2004), an unnamed child (died in 2010), Juan Diego (Diego), and Maria Gabriela (Gabby). Three of their children also entered politics: Jerico unsuccessfully ran for vice governor of Laguna in 2022 and in 2025; Jhulia ran unsuccessfully for the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th district in 2025; and Jet is a councilor of Pagsanjan since 2025.

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 – Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon (KAPPT) or Philippine Cinema & Television Actors Guild, Inc. (1999–2002) Member – Rotary Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna Member – Carpa Club of Pagsanjan, Laguna National Presidential Adviser on Servant Leadership – The Fraternal Order of Eagles – Philippine Eagles (TFOEPE)

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1985 Mga Paru-Parong Bukid Senen's brother Haunted House 1986 Bagets Gang Bukas ng Sabo Agi Buka sa Sabitan Kapitan Pablo: Cavite Killing Fields Kapitan Pablo's son 1987 Humanda Ka, Ikaw ang Sumuko Target: Sparrow Unit Boy Tornado Boy's friend 1988 Dongalo Massacre Lost Command Tumayo Ka't... Lumaban Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu Alega Gang member Ambush Ang Supremo Kumander Dante Kumakasa... Kahit Nag-iisa Kamandag ng Dagat 1989 Alex Boncayao Brigade Rudy Kontra Puwersa Eagle Squad Jet Espino Isang Bala, Isang Buhay Ex-commando Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca (Public Enemy No.1 of Region 4) Moises Platon Gapos Gang 1990 Kakampi Ko ang Diyos Asiong Salonga: Hari ng Tondo, 1950 Asiong Salonga Urbanito Dizon: The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon Apache Gang member Ibabaon Kita sa Lupa Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo? Greg Hukom. 45 Hulihin si... Boy Amores Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija Emilio Mallari (Air-Con Gang member) Inosente 1991 Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Roger Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras Captain Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Dodong Sanggano OXO vs Sigue-Sigue 1992 Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati Task Force Habagat Alfredo "Joey" de Leon 1993 Manila Boy Ragoy's henchmen no.2 Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig Drug pusher Manchichiritchit Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! 1994 Epimaco Velasco: NBI one of the Big-4 Man (cameo appearance) 1995 The Four Stooges Stanley Hatulan: Bilibid Boys II Ang Titser Kong Pogi Emilio the backdiving thug Kahit Harangan ng Bala Jigo Almonte Mano Mano 1996 Balawis Kristo St. Matthew Batang Z Bossing Hagedorn Totoy Totoy Hitman (Batas Ko ang Hahatol) Ismael "Mael" Rivero 1997 Extranghero Dr. Ivan Pag-Ibig Ko sa Iyo'y Totoo Mr. Diaz's son Babasaging Kristal Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis 2 Kidnapper 1998 Tuloy! Bukas ang Pinto! Ang Maton at ang Showgirl Valdez Pakawalang Puso Birador Bank hold-up gang member Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian Cariño Brutal Notoryus Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib Hiwaga ng Panday 1999 Type Kita... Walang Kokontra! Tong Mamang Shotgun Wilfredo Abel Villarama: Armado 2000 Makamandag Na Bala 2002 Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas Melchor 2005 Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Magkal 2009 Ang Panday Apoykatawan 2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Ragat 2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Nicasio "Asiong" Salonga 2012 This Guy's in Love with U Mare! El Presidente General Emilio Aguinaldo 2013 Boy Golden Arturo "Boy Golden" Porcuna 2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect Lt. Jamal Razul 2023 Imelda Papin: The Untold Story Ferdinand Marcos TBA Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban Emilio Aguinaldo TBA Oplan Exodus: SAF 44 – For God and Country TBA

Television Year Title Role 1985–1987 Heredero recurring role 2000 IBC Headliners news anchor 2021 FPJ'S Ang Probinsyano guest cast 2023 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Juancho "Kamao" Dehado a.k.a. Scarface Maging Sino Ka Man Boss Frank

Awards Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result 2011 37th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Festival Actor Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Male Sexiest Appeal Celebrity of the Night – 2012 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Outstanding Government Service Award – 2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story tied with (Aga Muhlach) Male Star with Radiant Skin – 14th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPasadong Aktor Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story 60th FAMAS Awards Best Actor 30th FAP Luna Awards Best Actor 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Festival Actor El Presidente 2013 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year 15th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPasadong Aktor 61st FAMAS Awards Best Actor 39th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Festival Actor Boy Golden 2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year 62nd FAMAS Awards Best Actor 2015 63rd FAMAS Awards Best Actor Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect