Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he is currently in talks with the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) regarding plans for him to join the country’s ruling political party during the Kapihan sa Senado, January 4, 2017. Ejercito said he would have to seek the counsel and permission of his father, Manila Mayor and Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) President Joseph Estrada, regarding the proposal. He said he would support Senate President and PDP-Laban President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel as he is his longtime friend.