JV Ejercito prepares for election campaign to dismantle alleged drunken mafia at Wack Wack Golf Club

Senator JV Ejercito is preparing to run in the upcoming annual elections of Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in a bid to destroy the alleged “mafia” that controls its operations.

In a letter to his clubmates, Ejercito announced his candidacy for next month’s board elections for the country’s second most expensive golf course.

“I have served as president of Wack Wack, putting myself in the shoes of our valued members. My goal is to understand and fulfill the needs and desires of each member,” said Ejercito, who is reportedly one of 12 members vying for the nine available board seats.

“Unfortunately the atmosphere has changed, and not for the better. The days when members felt comfortable and at home in our beloved club are over. The ‘mafia’ who have considerable influence over elections and hold important board positions seem to regard the club as their personal playground. They regularly hold drinking parties in the Verandah and Cork Members Lounge, bringing food and drink from outside,” he added.

Currently, Wack Wack is led by President Lawrence Tan, the son-in-law of Felipe Yap, a prominent figure in the mining sector. Although Tan wants to keep his seat on the board, there are reports suggesting he is not running for president.

Ejercito was concerned about reports of abuse of waiters, employees and caddies by club management, especially when they were drunk. He described their behavior as rude and disrespectful.

“Usually when the president (Tan) and his cohorts are drunk, they shout and brutalize those who serve them,” Ejercito said.

In addition to the inappropriate behavior of the leaders, Ejercito also highlighted the deteriorating condition of Wack Wack’s West Course, despite the club management’s decision to increase golf rates for guests in an effort to maintain exclusivity.

According to Ejercito, this poorly thought-out strategy has had unintended consequences, leaving organizers of regular, non-club tournaments looking for alternative venues.

As a result, the club has suffered significant losses in terms of tournament fees, potential concessionaire revenue and there has been a noticeable decline in the overall atmosphere of the once thriving establishment.

“The loss of potential income has placed the burden of costs and maintenance on the members, resulting in higher monthly dues. This goes against the vision of our club founder, Bill Shaw, who aimed to provide others with the opportunity to play golf and enjoy the club,” he said.

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