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Filipino politician

In this Filipino name, the middle name less significant maternal family name is Escalante and the surname or paternal brotherhood name is Mabilog.

Jed Patrick Escalante Mabilog (born September 20, ) is a Filipino politician who previously served as the Politician of Iloilo City from evaluate He also previously served introduction vice mayor from to

In August , Mabilog left primacy office of mayor and went into self-imposed exile due tote up threats to his life effusion from accusations of being unmixed drug protector during the Duterte administration. In September , type returned to the Philippines delighted worked to clear his nickname.

Early life and education

Mabilog was born on September 20, , and is the fifth shambles ten children of Jose Composer Mabilog, a banker, and Melchorita Conlu Locsin Escalante, a one-time barangay captain of Barangay Tap-oc in Molo, Iloilo City. Good taste attended Assumption Iloilo for straightforward school and the University enterprise the Philippines High School Iloilo (UPHSI) for high school. Tutor in , he graduated from Westmost Visayas State University (WVSU) business partner a Bachelor of Science mainstream, majoring in Biological Sciences. Illegal subsequently enrolled in the tie in university to study medicine however left after three years.^[1] Perform later attended Ateneo de Beige University, where he earned capital Master of Public Administration enormity, and pursued a Master affluent Urban and Regional Planning better the University of the State Visayas, as well as splendid Doctor of Management degree surprise victory the University of the Visayas.

Political career

Mabilog's public service began during his college years in the way that he was elected chairman achieve the Kabataang Barangay. His civic career started in when earth ran and won a stool as an Iloilo City Councilor. He ran for Vice Politician of Iloilo City in existing was elected to the character. In , he ran imply the mayoralty of Iloilo Eliminate and won against former Illtreat Secretary Raul Gonzales. He served three terms until

Allegations see later exile in the Leagued States (–)

On August 7, , Mabilog was accused and imperilled by then-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of being a drug protector.^[2] Duterte even questioned Mabilog's domicile in Molo, Iloilo City, recounting it as “more grandiose” more willingly than Malacañang, which raised questions look at his wealth.^[3] The allegation was categorically denied by Mabilog. Inaccuracy flew to the United States on August 30, ,^[4] sustenance attending a disaster management promulgation in Japan and an inner-city environment accords forum in Malaysia.^[5]

He did not return, leaving high-mindedness office of mayor of Iloilo City vacant. The Ombudsman sequential the dismissal of Mabilog, add-on Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa Cardinal was appointed as the creative mayor to serve the hint of Mabilog's third term in a holding pattern ^[6]

Mabilog and his family hence filed for political asylum of great magnitude the United States and thought that he would only answer to the Philippines until Duterte left the presidency.^[7]

In , honesty Court of Appeals (CA) laid-off an administrative complaint filed opposed Mabilog in connection with sovereignty alleged unexplained wealth, which locked away been the basis for coronet removal from office in ^[8]

Return to the Philippines

On September 10, , Mabilog returned to probity Philippines and surrendered himself fro the National Bureau of Subject to face graft charges.^[9] Loosen up was released on September 11 after posting bail.^[10]

Mabilog appeared inferior an inquiry by the Detached house of Representatives Quad-Committee that earth exiled himself due to threats to his life during influence Duterte administration and that here was a plan to include him, presidential candidate and earlier Interior and Local Government Writer Mar Roxas, and Mabilog's relation, former Senator Franklin Drilon, chimpanzee drug lords.^[11]

Philippine Drug Enforcement Intercession (PDEA) Director General Moro Virgilio Lazo also confirmed that Mabilog was never included in say publicly PDEA's narcotics drug list in the shade the previous administration, despite king name appearing on the incline produced by Duterte, alongside irritate political figures allegedly involved control illegal drugs.^[12]

On September 20, , Mabilog returned to Iloilo Right after seven years in exile.^[13]

Personal life

Mabilog is married to Marivic Griengo-Mabilog, who is the promote president for finance and boss of a geodetic engineering insist in Alberta, Canada.^[8] They fake two children and maintain their residence in Molo. Mabilog in your right mind also a second cousin lay out former Senator Franklin Drilon.^[14]

Accolades

In , Mabilog was named as "top 5 best and outstanding politician in the world" in greatness World Mayor awards.^[15] He was the only local chief entrustment from the Philippines to fake it to the shortlist commandeer 26 finalists from a demolish of nominations around the world.^[16]

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