By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson BGen. Jean Fajardo announced on Monday (11 Nov 2024) that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) has been granted medical furlough.
Fajardo explained that Quiboloy had been experiencing “irregular heartbeat,” which doctors have deemed “life-threatening.”
The pastor was brought to the hospital on November 8, in accordance with a Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) order.
“Noong last November 7 po kasi nag-complain po ng chest discomfort si Apollo Quiboloy, that prompted po ng PNP General Hospital to conduct a medical examination. Lumabas po doon sa regular examination na kinonduct po ng health service ay mayroon po siyang irregular heartbeat that may be considered as life-threatening,” Fajardo said during a press conference.
The PNP official also stated that the health service has recommended further evaluation of Quiboloy’s condition.
While Quiboloy was scheduled to return to the PNP custodial center today, the Court has extended his medical furlough until November 16.
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