JV Ejercito is saddened by arrest of half-brother Jinggoy Estrada over plunder charges

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito said he felt sad for half-brother fellow Sen. Jinggoy Estrada but the law must take its course. JV and Jinggoy are sons of former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada with former San Juan mayor Guia Gomez and former senator Loi Ejercito respectively. JV, who belonged to the minority bloc, said that some people have asked him about Jinggoy's claim that the latter was being pressured to leave the majority group. "Bilang kapatid, bilang kasama nalulungkot ako