Loi Ejercito | |
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First Lady of the Philippines | |
In role June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 | |
President | Joseph Estrada |
Preceded by | Amelita Ramos |
Succeeded by | José Miguel Arroyo (First Gentleman) |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Luisa Pimentel y Fernández June 2, 1931 Iba, Zambales, Philippine Islands |
Political party | Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (2004–present) Independent (2001–2004) |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Jinggoy |
Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (AA, MD) |
Occupation | Physician |
Profession | Psychiatrist |
Luisa Pimentel Ejército–Estrada[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [pi.mɛnˈtɛl ʔɛˌhɛːɾ.sɪˈto]; born June 2, 1931), commonly known as Loi Ejército, is a Filipino politician and physician who last served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2001 to 2007. She is married to former Philippine President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, and was the twelfth First Spouse of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001. Her son, Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, is an incumbent senator since 2022 and previously from 2004 to 2016.