Iloilo City Mayor Mabilog returns from US asylum

Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog returned home from seven years of political asylum in the United States on Friday, September 20.

Mabilog, who turned 59 on the same day, described his return as the best birthday gift for himself and his family and expressed confidence that he will attain justice under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.

He arrived at Iloilo International Airport around 5:30 a.m. with local officials including Representative Julienne Baronda and later held a press conference at his home in Barangay Tap-oc, Molo.

Mabilog visited the Dominican Sisters who provided refuge to him and his family before they left the country, attended Mass at St. Anne Parish, and paid a courtesy visit to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.

During the press conference, Mabilog emphasized that under the Marcos administration, there is fair treatment for all and equal application of the law, noting this during Thursday's hearing on illegal activities and alleged extrajudicial killings.