End of a dynasty? House of Estrada the biggest loser in Philippine midterm elections
- Disgraced former president Joseph Estrada, 82, lost his bid for a third term as Manila mayor – a defeat that looked set to be shared by the rest of his family
- If the final results confirm the fall of the dynasty, it would mark the first time since 1969 there will be no Estrada in public office
In Manila, disgraced former president Joseph Estrada, 82, lost his bid for a third term as mayor – a defeat that looked set to be shared by the rest of his family members competing in the elections.
Jerika Ejercito, Estrada’s daughter by his common-law wife, lost a run for Manila councillor. Granddaughter Janella Ejercito Estrada failed to become mayor of San Juan city in Manila.
Nephew Emilio Ramon Ejercito on Tuesday evening appeared to be heading for defeat in his bid for governor of Laguna province, southeast of Manila.
Two of Estrada’s sons ran for the senate: one of them, Jinggoy Estrada, was eliminated in the count while the other, Jinggoy’s half-brother JV Ejercito, was teetering on the edge.
If Ejercito loses, it would mean that for the first time since 1969, there will be no Estrada in public office.
Sibling rivalry in the Binay dynasty
