Isabela Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio has passed a P28,000 drug test at St. Luke Medical Center in Quezon City. The result was confirmed on Wednesday, October 7. Respicio, who is also known as Reina Mercedes, shared the news on social media. He joked that Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla should reimburse him for the cost of the test. The local official did not specify the exact reason for the test. The test was conducted as part of a routine screening. Respicio has been in office since 2022. No further details were provided about the testing process or the involvement of other officials. The incident has sparked discussions about drug testing policies for public officials. Local authorities have not commented on the situation. The test was paid for by the local government. Respicio has previously spoken about transparency in public service. This is not the first time he has addressed drug-related issues in his role. The test was part of a broader initiative to ensure public officials meet health standards. The cost of the test was covered by the local budget. No official statement has been issued regarding the reimbursement request. The situation remains under review by relevant authorities.