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Ex-mayor Mabilog posts bail upon return to PH
Ex-mayor Mabilog posts bail upon return to PH
Karen De Guzman,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 11, 2024 04:27 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 11, 2024 05:29 PM PHT

MANILA— Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog promptly posted bail and obtained court orders for his temporary release after returning to the Philippines on Tuesday.
MANILA— Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog promptly posted bail and obtained court orders for his temporary release after returning to the Philippines on Tuesday.
Mabilog has been charged for violations of “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act” before the Sandiganbayan Third Division and the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees” at the Lapu- Lapu City Regional Trial Court Branch 73 in Cebu.
Mabilog has been charged for violations of “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act” before the Sandiganbayan Third Division and the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees” at the Lapu- Lapu City Regional Trial Court Branch 73 in Cebu.
“Parehong unserved ‘yung warrants of arrest, kaya nung dumating si former Mayor Jed Mabilog dito sa Pilipinas, kaagad kaming nakipag-ugnayan sa NBI para mai-serve ‘yung warrants sa kanya at maipasailalim sa legal process,” according to his legal counsel, Atty. Jeric Jucaban.
“Parehong unserved ‘yung warrants of arrest, kaya nung dumating si former Mayor Jed Mabilog dito sa Pilipinas, kaagad kaming nakipag-ugnayan sa NBI para mai-serve ‘yung warrants sa kanya at maipasailalim sa legal process,” according to his legal counsel, Atty. Jeric Jucaban.
“On the same day, nag-apply kami for bail sa dalawang korte at nakakuha din kami kaya sa ngayon si former Mayor Jed Mabilog ay out for bail,” he added.
“On the same day, nag-apply kami for bail sa dalawang korte at nakakuha din kami kaya sa ngayon si former Mayor Jed Mabilog ay out for bail,” he added.
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Jucaban said Mabilog returned to the country because he has confidence in the current administration's commitment to due process and fairness.
Jucaban said Mabilog returned to the country because he has confidence in the current administration's commitment to due process and fairness.
They also learned that some members of the House Quadruple Committee want to invite Mabilog to clarify the events during the previous administration when he was labeled a protector of drug pushers.
They also learned that some members of the House Quadruple Committee want to invite Mabilog to clarify the events during the previous administration when he was labeled a protector of drug pushers.
“Ang dahilan kung bakit siya nagpasyang umuwi ay dahil sa nakikita niya na may pagbabago sa ating judicial system. At alam niya na given this current administration ay mabibigyan siya ng due process at fair trial,” Jucaban said.
“Ang dahilan kung bakit siya nagpasyang umuwi ay dahil sa nakikita niya na may pagbabago sa ating judicial system. At alam niya na given this current administration ay mabibigyan siya ng due process at fair trial,” Jucaban said.
They are coordinating with law enforcement agencies and assessing the situation to determine if there are still any threats to the former mayor’s life.
They are coordinating with law enforcement agencies and assessing the situation to determine if there are still any threats to the former mayor’s life.
“Nagpahiwatig naman ang mga opisyal ng ating gobyerno na kung meron pa ring threat sa buhay ni former Mayor Jed Mabilog, ay willing daw silang magbigay ng protective custody kapag ito ay hiningi ng isang government agency,” Jucaban said.
“Nagpahiwatig naman ang mga opisyal ng ating gobyerno na kung meron pa ring threat sa buhay ni former Mayor Jed Mabilog, ay willing daw silang magbigay ng protective custody kapag ito ay hiningi ng isang government agency,” Jucaban said.
“Nagpunta sa US, nag seek ng asylum there. Ngayon, mas minabuti niyang bumalik na dito sa Pilipinas at harapin ‘yung kanyang kaso,” added NBI Director Jaime Santiago.
As of writing, there is no official invitation yet from the quad comm, but Mabilog has expressed his willingness to attend if needed.
As of writing, there is no official invitation yet from the quad comm, but Mabilog has expressed his willingness to attend if needed.
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