SENATOR Joseph Victor Ejercito on Friday said he would go on “forced vacation” after the Supreme Court affirmed the 90-day preventive suspension issued by the Sandiganbayan against him over a graft case.

“I want to spare the Senate from any controversy so I will go on ‘forced vacation,’” the former San Juan mayor said in a text message, adding that he would give a privilege speech on the matter on Monday.

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