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Maita Sanchez

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Maita Javier Ejercito
Vice Mayor of Pagsanjan
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
MayorPeter Casius Trinidad
Preceded byPeter Casius Trinidad
Succeeded byTerryl Gamit–Talabong
President of the LMP Laguna
In office
July 5, 2010 – July 4, 2016
Preceded byAriel Magcalas
(until June 30, 2010)
Succeeded byAntonio Carolino
Mayor of Pagsanjan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor
  • Crisostomo Vilar
    (2010–2013)
  • Terryl Gamit-Talabong
    (2013–2016)
  • Peter Casius Trinidad
    (2016–2019)
Preceded byER Ejercito
Succeeded byPeter Casius Trinidad
Personal details
Born
Girlie Yulatic Javier[1]

(1969-04-02)April 2, 1969
Negros Occidental
DiedNovember 3, 2024(2024-11-03) (aged 55)
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPFP (from 2018)
Other political
affiliations
  • UNA (2012–2018)
  • PMP (until 2012)
Spouse
​
(m. 1987)​
Children6
OccupationPolitician

Girlie Javier Ejercito (born Girlie Yulatic Javier[1], April 2, 1969 – November 3, 2024), known professionally as Maita Sanchez, was a Filipino politician and actress. She served as the mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, for nine years, from 2010 until 2019.[2][3][4]

Career

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Javier-Ejercito was involved in the entertainment industry before switching to politics. She had an acting career under the name Maita Sanchez.[5] Her political career began with her election as mayor of Pagsanjan, a position she held for nine years until 2019.[5][6]

In the 2010 elections, she ran for mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, while her husband, E. R. Ejercito, ran for governor of Laguna. She entered the political scene as part of a broader trend of celebrities seeking local and national government positions.[7][8]

In 2013, Sanchez faced scrutiny from the COMELEC regarding her campaign expenditures during her bid for a second term as mayor of Pagsanjan. The campaign spending limit for mayoralty candidates in Pagsanjan, based on its voting population of 22,584, was set at ₱67,752. Javier-Ejercito'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.[9]

Following her term as mayor, she was elected vice mayor of Pagsanjan in May 2019.[6] In the May 2022 elections, she announced her candidacy for mayor of Pagsanjan once again and subsequently lost.[6][10][5]

Personal life and death

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Sanchez was the wife of former Laguna Governor, E. R. Ejercito.[3][4] She experienced multiple miscarriages.[11] They have six children: Emilio Ramon Ejercito IV (Eric), John Paul Ejercito (Jet), Jorge Antonio Genaro Ejercito (Jerico), Maria Guadalupe Ejercito (Jhulia), (Diego) and (Gabriela).[12]

Sanchez died from endometrial cancer in Quezon City, on November 3, 2024, at the age of 55.[13][14][15]

Filmography

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Year Film Notes
1988 Sa Dulo ng Baril
1989 Ka Leon Oliver, Ex-rebel [16][17]
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 [18]
1997 Bayad puri [citation needed]
1997 Tekkie [19]
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[20][21][22] Best Film Soundtrack - Gawad Genio Awards[citation needed]

"Aking Inang Bayan" Best Theme Song at 61st FAMAS Awards - Interpreted by Maita Ejercito[23][24]

2014 Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect
2014 Asintado [25]
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme "Rage"[26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hon. Girlie "Maita" Yulatic Javier Ejercito". Facebook. Gov. ER Ejercito. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Political dynasties win some, lose some". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. May 12, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Crisostomo, Sheila. "Political dynasties to dominate 2013 polls". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Llanes, Rommel R. "Former sexy star Maita Sanchez and now Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Ejercito open for showbiz comeback". PEP.ph.
  5. ^ a b c "Dalawang pag-asawahan sa showbiz: Cesar Montano-Sunshine Cruz, ER Ejercito-Maita Sanchez". Oxfam Pilipinas. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Jojo, cabinet (October 5, 2021). "Couple ER Ejercito and Girlie Ejercito, will run for mayor in different towns in Laguna".
  7. ^ BRENDA BARRIENTOS (April 23, 2010). "Celebrities seeking posts in the May 10 polls". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Jr, Reynaldo Santos (June 24, 2013). "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Gamara, Miguel (September 26, 2013). "Comelec rules to disqualify ER Ejercito as Laguna gov - Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism". Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Revilla family, waging-wagi sa Cavite; ER at Girlie Ejercito, bigo sa Laguna". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Misis ni ER EJERCITO nakunan muli, inoperahan sa matris". INQUIRER.net. August 18, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Lando, Roy (March 23, 2020). "Girlie "Maita" Ejercito Biography - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  13. ^ "Former actress and Pagsanjan mayor Maita Sanchez dies at 55". Philstar.
  14. ^ "Actress-politician Maita Sanchez passes away". Manila Times.
  15. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (November 3, 2024). "Actress-politician Maita Sanchez, wife of ER Ejercito, dies at 55". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Manila Standard. Manila Standard.
  17. ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood Reporter Corporation. 1990.
  18. ^ Deza, Alfonso B. (2006). Mythopoeic Poe: Understanding the Masa as Audience Through the Films of Fernando Poe, Jr. Published and exclusively distributed by Great Books Pub. ISBN 978-971-0391-18-9.
  19. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  20. ^ "'Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles' at Kim Komatsu nanalo sa Star Awards". GMA News Online. March 11, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". April 22, 2013.
  22. ^ "El Presidente Summary". pdfcoffee.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  23. ^ "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  24. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (April 23, 2013). "'El Presidente' sweeps 61st Famas awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Aiko Melendez on her much awaited comeback for Cinemalaya 2014: Asintado". Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  26. ^ "Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme: Thrice the thrill". Tempo. November 17, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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Preceded by Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna
2010–2019 		Succeeded by
Peter Casius Trinidad


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