Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Alice Guo – in bulletproof vest – appears at Senate for Pogo probe
Days after her arrest and repatriation to the Philippines, suspected human trafficker and dismissed mayor Alice Guo (real name: Guo Hua Ping) finally faced the Senate — this time, in a bulletproof vest.
On Monday, the Senate panel on women continued its investigation of Guo’s ties to Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).
Apollo Quiboloy in gov’t custody after long hunt
Authorities announced on Sunday that they finally have in their custody Apollo Quiboloy, the fugitive televangelist and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder who is wanted for multiple criminal charges, including child abuse and human trafficking.
His capture ended a 16-day search mounted by the Philippine National Police beginning on Aug. 24 within the KJC’s 30-hectare compound in Buhangin District here to serve a warrant for his arrest.
Quiboloy surrender to government an ‘ultimate sacrifice’ – lawyer
Televangelist Apollo Quiboloy “decided to make the ultimate sacrifice” by surrendering to authorities, as he does not want “lawless violence” to continue inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) compound in Davao City, his lead lawyer Israelito Torreon said Monday.
Quiboloy and four of his subordinates surrendered to authorities on Sunday following the 24-hour ultimatum issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP), which has been trying to serve the standing warrants of arrest for the sect leader and his aides over child abuse and human trafficking charges.