By Brian Jules Campued
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday challenged Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, now wanted by the police, to show up and face the charges against him.
In an ambush interview following an event in Rodriguez, Rizal, President Marcos was asked about the latest statement of Quiboloy’s camp questioning the motives of private individuals who had offered P10 million for any information that will lead to the religious leader’s arrest.
“Bakit hindi? They want to help us bring a fugitive to justice. You know, he is a fugitive. He is hiding from the law,” he told reporters.
Marcos defended the initiative of private citizens in donating the bounty, adding that he does not see any issues with the government accepting assistance from anyone who also wants to bring the televangelist to justice.
“He can question their motives as much as they want but magpakita siya,” the President said.
“I question his motives. Let me question his motives. Bakit lagi [kami ang] kinukuwestiyon? Sinusundan lang namin ang batas. Sundin din niya ang batas,” he added.
Quiboloy and his co-accused are facing child and sexual abuse as well as human trafficking charges.
On Monday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benjamin Abalos Jr. announced a reward of P10 million for anyone who can provide information leading to the apprehension of Quiboloy.
Moreover, P1 million each is offered for the other five co-accused.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte previously claimed that he knew where Quiboloy was hiding but declined to reveal the location. – iro
