According to COMELEC, candidates are only allowed to spend P3 per registered voter. In the case of Laguna, Governor Ejercito shouldhave only spend P4.5 million for his advertising campaign. However, his campaign cost already P6 million in just one advertisement.
If Governor Ejercito fails to get a temporary restraining order within 5 days, Laguna Vice Governor Ramil Hernandez will assume the role as Governor of Laguna.
Laguna Vice Governor Ramil Hernandez will take over Ejercito's post.
In a press statement from the office of Governor Ejercito he said that he is prepared to take legal actions against the disqualification case order by the COMELEC.
Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejército (born October 5, 1963), commonly known as ER Ejercito and popularly known by his official on-screen names Jorge Estregan (sometimes spelled Jeorge Estregan), George Estregan Jr. (sometimes spelled Jorge Estregan Jr.) and Jeorge "ER" Ejercito Estregan (or simply Jeorge "ER" Estregan), is a Filipino actor currently serving as the Governor of Laguna. Prior to his election as governor, he previously served as mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna. He is the son of actor George Estregan and the nephew of former President Joseph Estrada.
