PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to former Iloilo City mayor Jed Mabilog, the local chief executive accused of being involved in the illegal drugs trade during the Duterte administration, Malacañang confirmed on Monday.

'In view of 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.