Jolo Estrada says counter-narrative about brother Julian has no basis

Jolo Estrada: “The world needs more heart, not more noise.”

Jolo Ejercito (left) to attackers of brother Julian Estrada (right) and cousin Jelo Vitug (not in photo) in Boracay: “Wag kayong MANGGULO kung hindi niyo rin pala kayang panindigan ang mga KATARANTADUHAN niyo.”
PHOTO/S: Courtesy: Instagram

Dinepensahan ni Jolo Estrada ang kapatid na si Julian Estrada sa paratang ng ilang netizens kaugnay ng nangyaring pambubugbog kay Julian at sa pinsan nilang si Jefferelly “Jelo” Vitug sa Boracay noong Sabado ng madaling-araw, May 24, 2025.

Si Jolo ay dati ring artistang katulad ni Julian. Anak sila ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada.

Sa kanyang Instagram Story ngayong Lunes, May 26, inihayag ni Jolo ang saloobin sa nangyari sa kapatid at pinsan.

Napilitan daw siyang mag-post dahil tila naiba na ang naratibo ng pangyayari, at pinalalabas na ang kapatid at ang kanyang pinsan ang may kasalanan.

Punto ni Jolo, biglang inatake sina Julian at Jelo. Hindi rin nakita sa CCTV na kinumpronta nila ang mga suspek bago mangyari ang insidente.

Saad niya: “I’m not one to post statements like this, but things are getting out of hand — and I need to speak up for my brother.

“Let’s get this straight: my brother and cousin were jumped. Not in a fight. Not causing trouble. CCTV footage proves it — no confrontation, no drama.

“Just three Boracay locals who decided to violently jump two people who were already walking back to their hotel.

“I had to cut my trip short and rush to the hospital because their injuries were no joke.”

Ayon kay Jolo, nang nasakote ng awtoridad ang mga suspek, nanikluhod daw ang mga ito at nagmakaawa habang umiiyak.

Hindi raw pinanindigan ng mga ito ang ginawa nilang gulo.

Dagdag niya: “And when those cowards were finally caught by local authorities? They were on their knees, crying and begging.

“Wag kayong MANGGULO kung hindi niyo rin pala kayang panindigan ang mga KATARANTADUHAN niyo.”

Hindi rin pinalampas ni Jolo ang bashers na tila nagdiwang pa sa sinapit ng kapatid at pinsan.

Pagtatanggol pa niya sa nakababatang kapatid, hindi raw ang tipo nito ang nagsisimula ng gulo.

Saad ni Jolo: “To the trolls saying they ‘deserved it’-may you never know what it’s like to see your brother bloodied and bruised in a hospital bed.

“I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

“And FYI—my brother has too big a heart to ever start a fight. You’re just projecting your cruelty onto someone who didn’t deserve any of this. Be kind. Or stay silent.

“The world needs more heart, not more noise.”

Photo/s: Courtesy: Instagram

Ni-repost ng kapatid nilang si Janella Ejercito ang status ni Jolo sa Instagram.

JULIAN ESTRADA BREAKS HIS SILENCE

Kagabi, May 25, 2025, sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Instagram Story, binasag ni Julian ang kanyang katahimikan ukol sa nangyari sa kanila ng pinsang si Jelo.

Ayon kay Julian, “unprovoked” ang ginawang pag-atake sa kanila.

Pabalik na raw sila noon ni Jelo sa kanilang accommodation nang biglang pinagsalitaan sila at sinuntok ng isa sa mga suspek.

Pagkatapos nito ay pinagtulungan na raw sila ng tatlong suspek.

Lahad ni Julian: “To set the record straight.. there was no fight. It was an unprovoked attack.

“Jelo and I were already walking away from a peaceful night, heading home, when one of them walked up, said a few words and threw the first punch.”

Ang ikinalungkot daw ni Julian ay kahit hindi sila ang nagsimula ng kaguluhan ay sila pa ang sinisisi ng ibang netizens.

Himutok niya: “What followed wasn’t a scuffle, it was a group jumping and yet people online were so quick to say ‘deserved,’ ‘buti nga,’ funny how loud people get when they’re hiding behind screens… twisting a story they weren’t even there for.

“This wasn’t some bar fight. We weren’t looking for trouble and we sure as hell didn’t start any but it’s easier I guess for strangers to believe the version that fits their bias.

“It’s easier to hate than to ask what really happened so before you speak on someone else’s pain, make sure you know the truth because what you say says more about you than it ever will about me.”

Kasunod nito ang pasasalamat niya sa mga taong nagpaabot ng suporta at pagkabahala sa kanila.

“To everyone who checked in, messaged or simply kept it real, thank you. Your support didn’t go unnoticed.

“I’m taking time to rest and move forward. That’s all there is to it,” saad ni Julian.

Samantala, sinabi ni Senator Jinggoy Estrada na naghabla na sila laban sa tatlong suspek na sina James Carl Vargas y Jason, Dwyne David Mecca y Delos Santos, at Khenjie Sarabia y Dumalaog, parehong 18-anyos at residente ng isla ng Boracay.

Kinondena naman ng ina ni Julian na si Precy Ejercito ang insidente.