Erap mother marks 103rd birthday in hospital

MANILA, Philippines - Former President Joseph Estrada's mother Doña Mary Ejercito marked her 103rd birthday Friday with a Mass at the San Juan Medical Center. Radio dzBB's Sam Nielsen reported that Doña Mary wore fuchsia during the Mass presided by Fr. Sonny Ramirez O.P. in the hospital. When asked about his birthday wish for Doña Mary, the former President said he wants her to have longer life. The former President, former Sen. Luisa Ejercito, and some of the former President's siblings and hospital staff attended the Mass. Missed during the Mass was Dr. Lorenzo Hocson, the Ejercitos' family doctor who died in January. - GMANews.TV