Former mayor and actress Maita Sanchez, wife of ER Ejercito, passes away at 55
Former actress-turned-politician Maita Sanchez, whose real name is Girlie Javier-Ejercito, has passed away due to endometrial cancer. She was 55.
Former Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito announced the passing of his wife on Facebook on Nov. 3.
"My lovely and beautiful wife, our dearly beloved Mayora Girlie “Maita” Javier- Ejercito of Pagsanjan, Laguna just passed away due to endometrial cancer at 12:01 am, November 3, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City."
ER expressed gratitude to all supporters for their love and prayers, emphasizing that Maita is an exceptional woman in her work.
"Mayor Maita was an outstanding multi-awarded local chief executive (2010-2019) who brought life, joy, and integrity into the significant programs and projects of Pagsanjan, which is now recognized as the tourist capital of Laguna," Ejercto added in his post.
Maita served as the mayor of Pagsanjan from June 30, 2010, to June 30, 2019. She also served as the vice-mayor of Pagsanjan from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2022.
The former actress and mayor shared six children with ER, namely Eric, Jet, Jerico, Jhulia, Diego, and Gabriela.
Maita appeared in several films including “Sa Dulo ng Baril,” “Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye,” “Katabi Ko’y Mamaw,” “El Presidente,” “Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect,” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme.”
Maita's wake will be held at the Don Porong Ejercito at 1912 Ancestral Mansion in Pagsanjan, Laguna beginning Sunday, Nov. 3. Further details about her funeral are set to be announced.
