By Liza Soriano
MANILA — The Senate has declared Kingdom of Jesus Christ Pastor, Apollo Quiboloy, in contempt for failing to attend the investigation conducted by the Upper House.
The Senate resumed its inquiry into the alleged child abuse and human trafficking involving Quiboloy on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
“By Section 18 of the Rules of the Senate, as the chair of the Committee, and with the concurrence of one member present (Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III), I at this moment declare Apollo Carreon Quiboloy in contempt for his refusal to be sworn in or to testify before this investigation. This committee urges the Senate President to issue an order for his arrest so that he may be compelled to testify,” Senator Risa Hontiveros stated.
Quiboloy’s camp argued that compelling him to attend the legislative inquiry violates his rights.
However, Senator Robin Padilla opposed this decision. “With all due respect, I regretfully disagree with the decision to hold Pastor Quiboloy in contempt,” Padilla remarked.
(el Amigo/MNM)
