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Courts start proceedings vs Quiboloy over sexual, child abuse: DOJ
Courts start proceedings vs Quiboloy over sexual, child abuse: DOJ
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Roemari Lismonero, Presidential Photo/File
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Roemari Lismonero, Presidential Photo/FileMANILA (UPDATED) -- The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office has initiated legal proceedings against controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and his associates, who face allegations of sexual and child abuse, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday.
MANILA (UPDATED) -- The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office has initiated legal proceedings against controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and his associates, who face allegations of sexual and child abuse, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday.
The development comes following a March 5 directive from Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the DOJ said in a statement.
The development comes following a March 5 directive from Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the DOJ said in a statement.
According to the DOJ, Pastor Quiboloy faces charges of sexual abuse and other acts of child abuse, along with Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes.
According to the DOJ, Pastor Quiboloy faces charges of sexual abuse and other acts of child abuse, along with Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes.
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office also endorsed a complaint for qualified trafficking in persons against Quiboloy to the DOJ's main office.
The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office also endorsed a complaint for qualified trafficking in persons against Quiboloy to the DOJ's main office.
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The information for qualified trafficking meantime was filed in Pasig City with respondents including Pastor Quiboloy, Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada and Slyvia Cemañes.
The information for qualified trafficking meantime was filed in Pasig City with respondents including Pastor Quiboloy, Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada and Slyvia Cemañes.
"The Department of Justice is dedicated to the enforcement of our laws and the protection of our children from exploitation and abuse," Remulla said.
"The Department of Justice is dedicated to the enforcement of our laws and the protection of our children from exploitation and abuse," Remulla said.
"This case underscores our commitment to hold accountable those who would harm our society's most vulnerable. Let this serve as a reminder that no individual, regardless of their position," he added.
"This case underscores our commitment to hold accountable those who would harm our society's most vulnerable. Let this serve as a reminder that no individual, regardless of their position," he added.
DOJ Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said the trafficking case in Pasig is non-bailable.
DOJ Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said the trafficking case in Pasig is non-bailable.
Earlier on Tuesday, Senate President Migz Subiri signed the arrest order against Quiboloy for his refusal to attend a Senate investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against him.
Earlier on Tuesday, Senate President Migz Subiri signed the arrest order against Quiboloy for his refusal to attend a Senate investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against him.
The order cited Quiboloy in contempt and directed him to be detained at the office of the Senate sergeant-at-arms "until such time that he appears and testify" in the investigation.
The order cited Quiboloy in contempt and directed him to be detained at the office of the Senate sergeant-at-arms "until such time that he appears and testify" in the investigation.
The arrest order could be served “anytime”, said Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who is leading the investigation against Quiboloy as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality.
The arrest order could be served “anytime”, said Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who is leading the investigation against Quiboloy as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality.
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