Hontiveros: Quiboloy’s refusal to face senate deepens abuse allegations

Emmariel Ares 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros believes that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has worsened his situation by refusing to appear before the Senate to address allegations of abuse from former members of his “secretive religious organization.” Quiboloy, leader…

Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing.…

Quiboloy ‘can’t do disgusting things’ – dela Rosa

Charie Abarca 03/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa doubts the allegations of rape and abuse against Apollo Quiboloy. For him, a “highly respected person” like the sect leader status “can’t do those disgusting things.” “Nobody’s perfect, ‘no? Tao…

Zubiri signs subpoena order vs Quiboloy

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has signed the subpoena against alleged sex offender Apollo Quiboloy. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa Senate President for signing the subpoena against Apollo Quiboloy. My office has…

House panel summons televangelist Quiboloy for SMNI franchise probe

Jeanette Andrade 02/08/2024

The House committee on legislative franchises issued on Wednesday a subpoena to televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, requiring him to attend an inquiry about the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), believed to be owned by the founder…

Quiboloy, church investigated for offenses

01/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday began its investigation into the alleged offenses attributed to self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy and his church Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC). Senator Risa Hontiveros’ committee on women…

SMNI operations suspended for 30 days – NTC

12/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) suspended the operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days on Thursday. The NTC said its directive was initiated in response to a House resolution, which urged the…

YouTube terminates Quiboloy’s SMNI channel

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 07/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — YouTube has terminated the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) channel, owned by alleged sex trafficker Apollo Quiboloy. It came just two weeks after Quiboloy’s channel was axed over violating YouTube’s community guidelines. READ: IN…

Cebu Daily Newscast: YouTube axes Apollo Quiboloy’s channel for ‘violating’ rules

06/22/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, June 22. Apollo Quiboloy’s YouTube channel axed for ‘violating’ rules The YouTube channel of alleged sex…

Quiboloy sanctioned by US Treasury Dep’t over corruption, human rights abuse

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 12/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, televangelist and spiritual advisor to former president Rodrigo Duterte, was sanctioned by the United States (US) Department of Treasury over alleged human rights violations and corruption. This sanction is in line…

Pacquiao, Lacson, Robredo to skip Quiboloy’s SNMI debate

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 02/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — Three presidential candidates have so far declined to participate in the debate to be hosted by SMNI, the broadcasting arm of Kingdom of Jesus Christ church led by Pastor Quiboloy. Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao…

Guevarra says DOJ can issue immigration lookout order vs Quiboloy

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 02/07/2022

oMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) can place President Rodrigo Duterte’s spiritual adviser, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, on the immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) even without a formal request by any party (motu proprio). Its chief,…

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