SEN. MAR ROXAS' STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF DOÑA MARY EJERCITO

"I offer my condolences to former President Joseph Estrada and his family on the death of his mother, Doña Mary Ejercito, this afternoon at the age of 103 at the San Juan Medical Center.

"Let us pray for the eternal repose of Doña Mary and hope for peace and strength of heart for her family as they grieve over the loss of their beloved matriarch."