Sen. Jinggoy Estrada kinumpirma pambubugbog ng ilang binatilyo sa anak at pamangkin niya sa Boracay

– Senator Jinggoy Estrada has confirmed reports about his son, Julian Ejercito, and his nephew, Jefferelly Vitug, allegedly being assaulted by three young men in Boracay

– Earlier reports by Radyo Todo Aklan, which was later confirmed by other media sources say Julian, Senator Jinggoy’s son, was allegedly physically assaulted by three young men in Boracay Island during the early hours of Saturday, May 24

– The reports further state that the alleged incident unfolded around 2:00 AM as Ejercito and his nephew were walking near a mini-mall after leaving a bar

– Senator Jinggoy has confirmed the assault on his son and nephew, stating there were no prior confrontations and said he will be going to the island to personally coordinate with local authorities

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has confirmed earlier reports about his son, Julian Ejercito, and his nephew, Jefferelly Vitug, allegedly being physically assaulted by three young men in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.

The incident, which allegedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 24, has drawn significant attention, prompting the senator himself to travel to the popular tourist destination.

According to initial reports from Radyo Todo Aklan and later corroborated by other news outlets including GMA News Online, the alleged assault took place around 2:00 AM.

Julian, along with the senator’s nephew, Jefferelly, had reportedly just left a bar and were walking towards the vicinity of the mini-mall near the beachfront when they were approached by three individuals.

Senator Jinggoy, in a statement to GMA News Online, confirmed the assault on his son and nephew. He recounted that the attackers allegedly came from behind, and one of them confronted his nephew, reportedly telling him, “Masyado kang maangas” (You are too arrogant).

The senator asserted that there were no prior confrontations or disputes between the victims and the suspects inside the bar they had just exited, a detail he believes can be confirmed by available CCTV footage.

The assault quickly escalated as one of the three men began punching Julian, reportedly throwing him to the ground.

The other two individuals then allegedly joined in, continuing to physically assault the senator’s son.

Julian sustained a blow to the head and reportedly had a toenail chipped off as a result of being repeatedly kicked while he was down.

While specific details from the local police have remained limited, the incident gained wider traction when Julian Ejercito himself posted about the unfortunate situation on his Instagram story.

“To everyone expecting to see me at Epic tonight, I won’t be able to make it,” his post read, referring to a popular establishment in Boracay. “Got caught in a really unfortunate situation last night and need time to recover, both physically and mentally appreciate all your understanding and support. See you soon.”

This social media update confirmed his involvement in an incident that required him time for recuperation.

In response to the news, Senator Jinggoy reportedly flew to Boracay on Saturday to personally attend to the matter and engage with local authorities.

Further reports indicated that the three suspects allegedly involved in the assault have since been taken into police custody.

The local police in Boracay are expected to provide more details as their investigation progresses. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance even in popular tourist destinations, as authorities work to ensure the safety of both locals and visitors.

Jose Pimentel Ejercito Jr, more popularly known as Jinggoy Estrada, is a politician, actor, and producer. He served as Vice Mayor of San Juan in 1988 and is currently serving as a senator in the 19th Congress of the Philippines. He is the son of former President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada.

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