President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. has granted former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog executive clemency.

This was confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in a Viber message to reporters on Monday.

“In view of former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog's long-standing 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,” Bersamin said.

Mabilog was one of those named by former President Rodrigo Duterte in his controversial list of narco-politicians at the height of the anti-illegal drug campaign of the previous administration.

On 23 October 2017, the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of Mabilog for misconduct and dishonesty, a violation of Section 3 (h) of Republic Act 3019.

In its 13-page decision dated 29 August 2017, the Ombudsman also imposed the accessory penalties of cancellation of civil service eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and perpetual disqualification from holding office.

With the issuance of executive clemency on administrative penalties, Bersamin said Mabilog can now be reemployed in government service.