Mark Anthony Fernandez released

ANGELES CITY -- Actor Mark Anthony Fernandez celebrated Christmas at their home following his release from the Pampanga Provincial Jail on December 22.

The Regional Trial Court (RTC) here dismissed the case of violation of sections 5, 11 and 15 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act or the possession, use and transportation of illegal drugs.

All the said charges against Fernandez were dismissed, and only a misdemeanor charge remains.

Fernandez was arrested at a police checkpoint in this city for allegedly possessing one kilo of marijuana in October 2016.

He is the son of veteran actress Alma Moreno and the late action star Rudy Fernandez.

Fernandez admitted to be a marijuana user but he denied that he was transporting drugs and someone placed the kilo of marijuana found inside his car.

The actor had struggled with illegal drugs and underwent rehabilitation in the past. (With a report from Princess Clea Arcellaz/SunStar Pampanga)