Girlie "Maita Sanchez" Javier Ejercito is a Filipino politician and former actress. She served as the mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, for nine years, from 2010 until 2019.[1][2][3]
Maita Javier Ejercito | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | ER Ejercito |
| Succeeded by | Peter Casius Trinidad |
| Vice Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Girlie Javier |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse | ER Ejercito |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Personal life
editShe is the wife of former Laguna Governor, ER Ejercito.[2][3] Girlie experienced multiple miscarriages. According to a report, Girlie experienced her third miscarriage, which deeply saddened her and her husband.[4] They have four children: Emilio Ramon Ejercito IV (Eric), John Paul Ejercito (Jet), Jorge Antonio Genaro Ejercito (Jerico), and Maria Guadalupe Ejercito (Jhulia).[5]
Career
editGirlie was involved in the entertainment industry before switching to politics. She had a acting career under the name Maita Sanchez.[6] Her political career began with her election as mayor of Pagsanjan, a position she held for nine years until 2019.[6][7]
In the 2010 elections, she ran for mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, while her husband, ER Ejercito, ran for the gubernatorial seat of Laguna. Girlie entered the political scene as part of a broader trend of celebrities seeking local and national government positions.[8][9]
In 2013, Girlie faced scrutiny from the COMELEC regarding her campaign expenditures during her bid for a second term as mayor of Pagsanjan.[10] The campaign spending limit for mayoralty candidates in Pagsanjan, based on its voting population of 22,584, was set at ₱67,752. Girlie's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) revealed that she spent a total of ₱80,160.31 during her campaign, exceeding the legal spending cap by ₱12,408.31.[10]
Following her term as mayor, she was elected vice mayor of Pagsanjan in May 2019.[7] In the May 2022 elections, she announced her candidacy for mayor of Pagsanjan once again and subsequently lost.[7][11][6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Sa Dulo ng Baril | |
| 1989 | Ka Leon Oliver, Ex-rebel | [12][13] |
| 1990 | Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay (Kapitan Paile) | [citation needed] |
| 1991 | Katabi Ko'y Mamaw | |
| 1993 | Task Force Habagat | [citation needed] |
| 1995 | Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye | |
| 1996 | Hagedorn | [14] |
| 1997 | Bayad puri | [citation needed] |
| 1997 | Tekkie | [15] |
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | |
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | |
| 2002 | Batas ng Lansangan | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Kim Komatsu nanalo sa Star Award for Original Theme Song of the Year[16][17][18] Best Film Soundtrack - Gawad Genio Awards[citation needed]
"Aking Inang Bayan" Best Theme Song at 61st FAMAS Awards - Interpreted by Maita Ejercito[19][20] |
| 2014 | Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect | |
| 2014 | Asintado | [21] |
| 2023 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme | "Rage"[22] |
References
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External links
edit- Maita Sanchez at IMDb as Maita Ejercito.
- Maita Sanchez at IMDb as Maita Sanchez.
- Metro Society Magazine - December 2012 - Feature
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