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Marcos grants Mabilog clemency
The Philippine Star
|January 28, 2025
President Marcos has granted executive clemency to former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog who was forced to leave the country after being linked to the illegal drug trade by the Duterte administration.
Because of the executive clemency, Mabilog, who served as Iloilo City mayor from 2010 to 2017, can again run for public office.
The clemency was in connection with the administrative cases that stemmed from various accusations, including those related to Mabilog's supposed unexplained wealth, irregular appointment and ties with a firm that entered into a deal with the local government.
It does not cover his criminal charges that have been filed in court.
"Given former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog's longstanding commitment to good governance, coupled with awards and recognition received by Iloilo City under his leadership, the President granted Mabilog's petition for executive clemency in connection with his administrative case, thereby removing the penalties or disabilities resulting from such case," Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement issued yesterday.
In reaction, Mabilog said the development is "not just a vindication for the unjust and deceitful charges filed, but the triumph of justice in the country."
This story is from the January 28, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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