Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Apollo Quiboloy pleads not guilty in human trafficking case
Self-appointed “Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy pleaded not guilty to a qualified human trafficking charge before the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday.
The embattled founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) appeared before the court for the first time for his arraignment and pre-trial.
More victims willing to testify vs Quiboloy — Hontiveros
More alleged victims of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy are willing to testify against him in the Senate, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Friday.
“Papaharapin natin si Quiboloy at mga kapwa niya akusado sa Senado,” Hontiveros said in a statement.
Roque to challenge House quad-committee’s contempt order in court
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque will file a remedy before the Supreme Court regarding the House of Representatives’ quad-committee’s newest contempt order against him.
In an online interview on Thursday with reporters covering the House, Roque said he will file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in case he is arrested by the legislative authorities and a petition for certiorari as he claims the quad-committee abused its discretion in requesting private documents.