PNP on Quiboloy’s surrender conditions: ‘He’s entitled to his opinion’

By: Faith Argosino - 9 months ago

PNP on Quiboloy: He's entitled to his opinion

Apollo C. Quiboloy

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder and alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy is “entitled to his own opinion,” by laying certain conditions for his surrender, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, however, said they respect the judicial power of the court, which mandates them to serve the arrest warrant against him for sexual abuse and child abuse cases.

“He is entitled to his opinion, but on the part of the PNP, we respect the court and need to serve the warrant of arrest against him. But this applies to everyone with cases, not only to Pastor Quiboloy,” Fajardo said in a press briefing.

Last Saturday, Quiboloy said he would only surrender if the national government assured him that the United States would not meddle in his case.

In response, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday called his condition “tail wagging,” adding that the US intervention is far off and this process may take years.

Fajardo assured Quiboloy of safety and security should he decide to surrender to authorities.

She also appealed anew to the religious leader’s supporters and lawyers to convince him to surrender.

Last April 3, a Davao court issued arrest orders against Quiboloy and his subordinates, namely Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Sylvia Camanes, Jackiely W. Roy, and Ingrid C. Canada.

They were charged with violating Republic Act 7610 or the Anti-Child Abuse Law, specifically the provision on sexual abuse of minors and maltreatment.

Davao authorities served the arrest warrants, which led to the surrender of Quiboloy’s five co-accused. They, however, were granted temporary freedom after posting P80,000 bail each.

In January 2022, Quiboloy was officially declared as one of the most wanted suspected sex traffickers by the United States.