By Junex Doronio
MANILA — For someone who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God”, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy’s continuing defiance to the rule of law is, ironically, in stark contrast to the humble surrender of Jesus Christ to the authorities during his time as narrated by the Christian Bible.
Short of saying that Quiboloy is wittingly using his fanatic members of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) as a human shield, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday appealed to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Apollo Quiboloy to spare his followers from ’emotional heart aches” as authorities continue the ongoing search for the embattled spiritual adviser of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inside his 30-heactare property in Davao City.
“Ang patuloy nating pakiusap kay Pastor Quiboloy, na spare his supporters, spare them of the emotional heart aches… Ibigay niya na ‘yung hinihingi ng korte. Bibigyan naman siya ng pagkakataon na sagutin ang mga reklamong isinampa sa kanya”, PNP Spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo appealed to Quiboloy during an interview on Super Radyo DZBB.
On the other hand, in a separate radio interview Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) regional director Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III belied some KOJC members’ claim that they got hurt after police allegedly fired tear gas upon them when they entered the compound on Saturday (24 August 2024).
“May mga pinabugahan nila (KOJC members) ng fire extinguisher at biglang tumakbo ‘yung tao na nagbuga kaya hindi na nahabol,” Torre III said.
Also on Saturday, one KOJC member died during the police operation reportedly due to heart attack.
“Ang allegation ay inatake sa puso. Undergoing ang ating autopsy dito,” Torre III said.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Despite the strong opposition of some loyal members of the Davao-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Police Regional Office 11 on Saturday (24 August 2024) has vowed to arrest Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy who had long been wanted for child abuse and human trafficking.
Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 Director Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III said Quiboloy seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with authorities inside the KOJC compound.
“Nandyan ‘yan, tinatago lang nila. Hindi kami aalis dito habang hindi namin siya nakukuha o ang kaniyang mga kasamahan,” Torre III told reporters.
He pointed out that the public should understand that they had a no-bail arrest warrant for Quiboloy and his four companions.
“Ito ay isang warrant of arrest na ini-implement namin laban sa tao na yan na may kasong karumaldumal, human trafficking, child abuse,” Torre III stressed.
Police told media that they even saw the children’s rooms in the compound and the names of young girls.
“Halos di kami makagalaw sa loob ang daming tao na gustong makipagdebate. Hindi ito ang lugar para magdebate kami kung tama o mali ang warrant at wala kaming personalidad na magdebate kung guilty o not guilty si Apollo Quiboloy. Ang trabaho namin ay iimplement ang warrant na ito,” Torre III said.
By Junex Doronio
MANILA — In line with their advocacy to uphold justice for women and children, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday (21 August 2024) stood firm that cash rewards and warrants of arrest were necessary for holding Pastor Apollo Quiboloy accountable for the charges filed against the spiritual adviser of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
“We in the DILG will never allow injustices to happen within our midst nor will we allow our children to become unknowing prey to sexual predators. Let the truth come out and justice be served,” the DILG said in a statement.
DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos earlier announced that a P10 million reward would be given to anyone who offers information that leads to Quiboloy’s arrest.
He added that P1 million each will also be given to those who will provide information on his other five co-accused, who are also associated with Quiboloy’s religious sect, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC).
Abalos, representing the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), is one of the senatorial bets of the pro-PBBM Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas (ABP) for the 2025 midterm elections.
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By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero on Tuesday (30 July 2024) criticized the Philippine National Police (PNP) for failing to locate suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Escudero described the situation as embarrassing, noting that the Bureau of Immigration has stated that both individuals are still in the country.
“Oo, nakakahiya, kahiya-hiya para sa PNP na hindi magawa ito, lalo na na nandito pa naman daw sila sa bansa ayon sa Bureau of Immigration,” said the Senate chief.
“Maraming akusado na mas malala pa nga ang krimen, mas malalaki pa ‘yung mga kaso na hindi nila nahuhuli,” he added.
Despite this, Escudero emphasized that funding for the PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation should not be reduced.
“E di lalo nilang hindi makikita ‘yung iba. Again, hindi naman ito carrot and stick [na] paparusahan mo kapag may mali, kapag hindi naubos ang budget.”
Authorities have been searching for Guo due to her repeated failure to attend Senate hearings. Despite her absences, Guo has consistently sent explanation letters to the Senate.
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By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine National Police has been receiving calls about the whereabouts of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, according to spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
“Kausap ko po kanina si General Torre at nakibalita po tayo sa kanya. According to him, may mga tumawag po sa hotlines at after natin i-announce ang reward, marami pong nagbigay ng information. Pero hindi naman natin tatanggapin agad-agad ito, baka meron doon ay nililigaw lang ang ating focus,” Fajardo said.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos previously stated that private citizens have pooled a P10 million reward for anyone who can provide information on Quiboloy’s whereabouts or lead to his arrest.
“They are so frustrated about what’s happening right now and want to help, so they offered a P10 million reward,” Abalos said.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. earlier challenged the pastor to show up and face the charges against him.
Quiboloy is facing charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking.
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MANILA — Police raided the compound of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City to serve an arrest warrant for the controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy on Monday (10 June 2024).
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippine National Police executed the warrant at the KOJC Dome in the Buhangin District at approximately 5 a.m. This followed an agreement with Quiboloy’s legal team, permitting four teams of six officers to search.
Quiboloy is charged with violations of Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act. These charges are being processed in a Davao court.
Additionally, he faces a non-bailable charge of Qualified Human Trafficking under Section 4(a) of Republic Act 9208, as amended, with proceedings taking place in a Pasig City court.
Arrest warrants have been issued by both the Davao and Pasig courts against Quiboloy and his co-respondents.
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By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passport of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
The senator’s statement follows Quiboloy’s failure to appear at any Senate hearings.
“Instead of showing up at the Senate or in court, he continuously sends recorded audio messages that seem to insult the government’s ability to apprehend him. This behavior is unacceptable. It shouldn’t be overlooked, but should rather spur the government to exhaust all means to restrict his movements,” Hontiveros remarked.
DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza previously stated that when a passport is canceled, it serves as a “red flag” for any application at all DFA consular offices, both within and outside the Philippines.
Additionally, Daza clarified that a canceled passport is reported to both the Bureau of Immigration and the Interpol office in the Philippines.
Furthermore, Hontiveros is confident that other countries are willing to assist in apprehending and prosecuting Quiboloy.
“The world is closing in on him. He is accused of crimes that transcend continents and nationalities. I trust that many countries are willing to collaborate with the Philippines to hold him accountable,” she asserted.
“If a fugitive congressman can be apprehended, then surely a fugitive religious leader can be too. The world is small. He cannot escape the law for life,” she concluded.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Reminiscent of Rod Stewart’s song “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” it seems that self-proclaimed “Son of God” Pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy (PACQ) will be taking his sweet time in playing hide-and-seek with authorities as United States authorities have yet to issue a request for his extradition.
This was revealed by Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila, 25 April 2024) as Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) church and spiritual adviser of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is allegedly in hiding.
He has been placed by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on its most wanted list on allegations of “conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion and sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion; conspiracy; bulk cash smuggling,” Romualdez said.
“We were informed that there was potentially a request for his extradition, but so far there has been none coming our way,” Romualdez said when asked by reporters about Quiboloy’s possible extradition.
He explained that action on PACQ depends on the Philippine government.
“So I think, first and foremost, they have to serve that [arrest warrant] first. Now, if a case is filed against him in the Philippines, then the extradition would probably, we’d have to take a backseat,” Romualdez said. “So it depends really on the Philippine government.”
The ambassador also explained the process of extradition.
“Usually it will come to us, but it can also go to the US Embassy. And there are law enforcement representatives at the US Embassy that can make the request directly to our Department of Justice,” Romualdez said.
“From here it will have to come from wherever the court that has the case on this human trafficking, supposedly a human trafficking case,” he added.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — The self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and “Owner of the Universe” Pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy has eluded arrest as authorities have started conducting raids in the properties in Davao City owned by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader who is also the spiritual adviser of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) chief Police Brigadier General Alden Delvo said police and other law enforcement agencies assisted the Senate’s Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to implement the arrest order.
“They are here in Davao. They are with my men, the [National Bureau of Investigation], PRO 11, [Davao City Police Office], and [Criminal Investigation and Detection Group],” Delvo said in a press conference.
Delvo claimed the police earlier visited Quiboloy’s properties in Davao City and Samal Island but they did not see him there.
Four of Quibuloy’s co-accused turned themselves over to authorities, while another, Cresente Canada, was arrested by NBI agents.
However, all five have posted bail while Quiboloy remains at-large.
After snubbing Senate hearings on his alleged involvement in sexual abuses of his members and human trafficking issues, the upper chamber finally issued an arrest order against the controversial televangelist.
A Davao court has also issued a warrant of arrest against Quiboloy and five others over charges of child abuse.
(El Amigo/MNM)
By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) on Monday (April 8, 2024) to appear before the Senate for questioning.
“Pastor Quiboloy, it’s time to come out of your hiding. Since you’re granting interviews to vloggers, why not also grant one to us in the Senate?” Hontiveros stated in a press release.
The senator also criticized Quiboloy’s remarks against the Senate and dared him to repeat them before her committee.
“You have no shred of evidence against our brave witnesses. And you have no right to tarnish the institution of the Senate and its mandate,” she asserted.
“If you’re truly courageous, repeat everything you said about the Senate right here, in the Senate. Let your words be on the record. Let your audacity be recorded in history without shame,” Hontiveros added.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. rejected the pastor’s conditions for surrender.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Ironic, as it seems, but the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Carreon Quiboloy (PACQ) has claimed that he is not hiding from authorities but only protecting himself against “extradition”.
Quiboloy, who also calls himself the “Owner of the Universe,” is currently facing 43 counts of various charges in the United States.
“Paliwanag ko po sa inyo. Ako po ay hindi nagtatago sa kaso na ito dahil ako po ay may kasalanan. Hindi po. Ako ay umiiwas dahil pinoprotektahan ko po ang aking sarili, (I want to explain that I am not hiding from these cases hurled against me just because I am guilty of these allegations. I am hiding to protect myself),” he said in an audio recording played on SMNI News Channel on Saturday (6 April 2024).
Earlier, the US Embassy in Manila stated after Quiboloy claimed there was a conspiracy between the US and Philippine governments to have him “assassinated.”
“For more than a decade, Apollo Quiboloy engaged in serious human rights abuses, including a pattern of systemic and pervasive rape of girls as young as 11 years old, and he is currently on the FBI’s Most Wanted List,” said US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay in a statement.
Authorities have been looking for Quiboloy who founded the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City after an arrest order from the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and arrest warrants from the Davao court were issued against him for his failure to attend Senate hearings, as well as the child abuse and sexual abuse charges he is facing.
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By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has urged Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to face the cases that were filed against him.
“Wala naman tayong ma-advice. Harapin niya ‘yung kinahaharap niyang kaso and let the wheels of justice roll. Mayroon tayong hustisya. Sana harapin niya para matapos na ‘yung gulo na yan,” Dela Rosa said.
The senator said that he has no communication with Quiboloy, however, he said that he has no choice but to face the charges against him.
“He has no choice… Harapin nya yan. Nandiyan yan, nakafile na kaso na yan. Otherwise, kung ayaw nya harapin, magtago sya ng pinaka-secure lugar na di siya makita. You cannot evade the long arm of the law. Hahanapin ka talaga, lalo na may standing warrant of arrest, Dela Rosa said.
Earlier, assistants of Quiboloy had surrendered to the authorities but later filed bail.
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By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday (04 April 2024) said that Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy may not be in Davao but he is still in the country.
“We are not sure that he is still here in Davao but we are pretty sure that he’s still here in the Philippines kasi base sa record ng Immigration hindi sila lumabas [ng bansa],” NBI SEMRO director Atty. Archie Albao said.
“Under the law, if you are not arrested, you are considered as fugitive from justice,” he added.
The statement was made after two women, Jackielyn Roy, Crescente Canada, who are also facing child abuse case together with Quiboloy surrendered to the authorities on Thursday.
Albao said that according to the two women, they do not have a communication with Quiboloy in the past few days and they were not able to see him.
According to the official, NBI is coordinating with the camp of Quiboloy for him to surrender to the authorities.
(el Amigo/MNM)
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DOJ Welcomes Issuance of Arrest Warrant by Davao Court against Quiboloy
By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has welcomed the decision of Davao City Regional Trial Court Branch 12 to issue a warrant of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Earlier, the Davao RTC issued warrants for the arrest of Quiboloy, Jackielyn W. Roy, Crescente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid C. Canada, and Sylvia Cemañes for alleged sexual abuse.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that he respects the independence of the court and will allow the legal process to proceed unhindered.
“Our prosecutors have diligently carried out their duties as mandated. We entrust the court to fulfill its role,” Remulla added.
The Justice Secretary expressed hope that justice will be served for those who deserve it.
“While this may be a challenging journey, I remain optimistic that justice will prevail,” Remulla remarked.
In related news, Roy and Canada, who serve as personal assistants to Quiboloy, surrendered themselves to authorities on Thursday morning, as confirmed by the National Bureau of Investigation.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Following the release of the Senate arrest order and impending detention of self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” televangelist Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy for his continued snub of the chamber’s hearings into his alleged human trafficking and sexual abuse crimes, one of his lawyers on Wednesday (20 March 2024) said they may go the Supreme Court (SC) as their last resort.
Quiboloy, reputedly a close friend and spiritual adviser of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is also wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and on Nov. 10, 2021, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
The controversial televangelist was indicted by a federal grand jury in California for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, child sex trafficking, and bulk cash smuggling.
Lawyer Elvis Balayan maintained that the judiciary could “interpret the constitutional limitations on the power of Congress to conduct investigations.”
He pointed out that while they respect the decision of the Senate to issue an arrest order, Quiboloy would “exert all available legal remedies to protect his constitutional rights.”
Balayan also noted that the Senate Committee on Women chaired by Sen. Risa Hontiveros was acting like a court and had deemed the pastor guilty.
“The pastor cannot be duped into appearing in a trial by publicity… The Senate is not the dispenser of justice in this country. Only the courts can declare the guilt or innocence of Pastor Quiboloy,” he stressed.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — An air-conditioned detention facility that promises a “pleasant experience” is awaiting the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy at the House of Representatives.
This was revealed on Thursday (14 March 2024) by House Secretary General Reginald Velasco who said the lower chamber may issue the arrest order for Quiboloy next week.
“These rooms are air-conditioned, accessible to the relatives of the person in detention, and the media whenever necessary. You can monitor their stay and hopefully, they will enjoy their stay here. We promise them a pleasant experience,” Velasco said, describing the detention facilities for those ordered arrested by lawmakers.
The House of Representatives earlier issued a subpoena to the Davao-based televangelist in connection with the hearing on a bill seeking to revoke the congressional franchise of Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
“It will be ready by tomorrow so it can be served by next week. It will be signed by the chairman of the franchise committee and any authorized House official can sign it. It’s either me or the Speaker [who] can sign the warrant of arrest,” Velasco further said in a press conference.
He added that the arrest warrant will likely be released on Monday or Tuesday next week.
During the Feb. 7 hearing, SMNI legal counsel Mark Tolentino stood firm that Quiboloy only held the title of “honorary chairman” at the network and was not actively involved in its daily operations.
However, the lawmakers were not convinced and believed that Quiboloy was the actual “beneficial owner” of both Swara Sug and SMNI, which regularly aired his sermons.
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By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Who’s afraid of the feisty Vice President Sara Duterte?
Apparently, not Parañaque City’s 2nd district Representative Gus Tambunting who chairs the House committee that scrutinized the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founding leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC).
On Wednesday (13 March 2024), Tambunting denied that Quiboloy — wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged “conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, and sex trafficking of children, conspiracy, and bulk cash smuggling” — is being given unfair treatment at the lower chamber.
The Parañaque City lawmaker maintained that Quiboloy is being accorded due process, contrary to the claim of VP Sara that the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” is being “given unfair treatment.”
“We respect her (VP Duterte) opinion, but our topic here in Congress is the SMNI franchise,” said Tambunting, who chairs the House Committee on Legislative Franchises.
SMNI is the broadcasting arm of KOJC, although SMNI lawyers claimed that Quiboloy is not involved in its operations.
Tambunting’s committee has voted to revoke the franchise of SMNI —formally known as Swara Sug Media Corporation — over its alleged willful dissemination of false information and the transfer of ownership without congressional approval.
“This franchise was given by Congress. Kongreso rin po lang ang puwedeng bumawi po nito at iyon naman pong proseso, and as far as due process is concerned, dito po sa hearing namin, six months has been given, five months of hearing, six hearings were conducted and palagay ko mas maraming sinabi ang kampo ni SMNI kesa po sa mga Congressmen,” Tambunting explained.
He added: “Lahat po ng kanilang paliwanag ay ating pinakinggan at pinagbigyan po natin lahat ng katanungan nila.”
Quiboloy, a close friend of the Duterte political family, has been cited in contempt for skipping the hearings despite a subpoena against him.
Last Friday (8 March 2024), SMNI announced former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s appointment as KOJC administrator.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is indeed still in the country, as confirmed by his lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, on Tuesday (March 11, 2024).
During the hearing of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises, Deputy Speaker Jayjay Suarez inquired about Quiboloy’s whereabouts.
“You are meeting with the good pastor tomorrow? So, that confirms he’s still in the Philippines?” Suarez asked.
“Yes, indeed, Your Honor. He is not going anywhere,” Topacio responded.
“I will have a photo taken and send it via Viber to the committee members,” he added when Suarez mentioned rumors of Quiboloy being outside the country.
The committee has approved the measure seeking to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over several violations.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Junex Doronio
MANILA — As the controversial televangelist Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy continues to snub congressional hearings and elude the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), his best friend former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has been named as the administrator of properties of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC).
On Friday (8 March 2024), Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI), KOJC’s media arm, announced Duterte’s appointment as KOJC administrator.
No other details were provided by SMNI.
Quiboloy also serves as spiritual adviser of the feisty former president.
This came on the heels of a California judge’s order to unseal the arrest warrants against self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Quiboloy who founded the KOJC in Duterte’s bailiwick Davao City.
Quibuloy’s church claims to have about 2 million “Kingdom citizens” abroad and 4 million in the Philippines.
Based on Wikipedia, the charges against Quiboloy and co-accused Helen Panilag and Teresita Tolibas Dandan include conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, coercion, sex trafficking of children, conspiracy, and cash smuggling.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Robin Padilla announced that a total of five senators have signed a manifestation objecting to the Senate’s arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
The senators who signed are Senators Cynthia Villar, Imee Marcos, Bong Go, JV Ejercito, and Padilla himself.
Padilla also disclosed that he had conversations with Sens. Grace Poe and Raffy Tulfo, who provided explanations for their decision not to support his attempt to halt Quiboloy’s detention.
Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, Senators Nancy Binay, Pia Cayetano, and Mark Villar are among the other committee members who have not yet taken a position on the matter.
Earlier, Sen. Risa Hontiveros cited Quiboloy in contempt for failing to attend any of the Senate hearings on the alleged child abuse and human trafficking involving the pastor.
Villar expressed her familiarity with Quiboloy, describing him as a good person.
“Kaibigan ko si Pastor Quiboloy. Mabait siya sa aming pamilya…Matagal ko na siyang kilala. Parang ‘di naman siya ‘yung gagawa ng ganon. Kami ni Imee pareho naming siyang kilala. Pati ‘yung mga Mindanaoan. Maayos naman siya… nakakahiya naman na ako pahuhuli ko siya. Diyos ko. You don’t do that to a friend,” Villar said.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Amid the claim of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s spiritual adviser that there’s a US-Marcos Jr. conspiracy against him, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered the filing of sexual abuse of a minor, child abuse, and qualified human trafficking charges against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy (PACQ).
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said that once the case is filed before the Davao City RTC, the DOJ will seek the Supreme Court’s (SC) permission for the transfer of the case to Manila.
“Dahil nga may problema sa Davao at maraming pananakot na nagaganap, kaya may pag-aalinlangan, ay minabuti po namin na talagang nakaplano na hingin sa Korte Suprema na ilipat ang venue ng kasong ito sa Maynila at mag-appoint ng special panel of prosecutors para usigin ang kasong ito,” Remulla said.
Quiboloy’s five co-accused were identified by the DOJ as Jackielyn W. Roy, Cresente Canda, Paulene Canada, Ingrid C. Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes.
Remulla also recalled that Quiboloy is also facing charges in the United States.
“Ang problema kasi dito ‘pag nagkaroon ng extradition at saka natin ipa-file yung kaso, baka sabihin nila ay hinaharang yung extradition. Mabuti nang magkaroon din ng hustisya yung humihingi ng hustisya sapagkat napakatagal na panahon na itong nangyari,” the DOJ chief noted.
Remulla disclosed that he has issued an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against Quiboloy to monitor if the controversial televangelist will attempt to flee the country.
He said government prosecutors will also seek from the courts the issuance of a hold departure order (HDO) to prevent Quiboloy from leaving the country.
Quiboloy — who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God — has denied all the charges against him but remains in hiding.
(el Amigo/MNM)