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DILG announces P15-M reward for info leading to arrest of Quiboloy, co-accused
DILG announces P15-M reward for info leading to arrest of Quiboloy, co-accused
Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 08, 2024 05:11 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 08, 2024 08:55 PM PHT

Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) honorary chairperson Apollo Quiboloy expresses his gratitude during the Memorandum of Partnership Agreement between the Philippine Army and SMNI at ACQ Tower in Makati City on October 24, 2022. Philippine Army handout photo

MANILA (UPDATED) — The government is intensifying its operation to finally arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused in several criminal cases.
MANILA (UPDATED) — The government is intensifying its operation to finally arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused in several criminal cases.
On Monday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that a P10-million reward will be given to anyone who can provide key information that will lead to Quiboloy's arrest.
On Monday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that a P10-million reward will be given to anyone who can provide key information that will lead to Quiboloy's arrest.
"Gusto ko pong ianunsyo na meron tayong mga kaibigan na gustong tumulong sa paghahanap sa kanila na nag-offer ng reward na P10 million for any information leading to the arrest of Quiboloy," Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said in a press conference.
"Gusto ko pong ianunsyo na meron tayong mga kaibigan na gustong tumulong sa paghahanap sa kanila na nag-offer ng reward na P10 million for any information leading to the arrest of Quiboloy," Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said in a press conference.
Meanwhile, the reward for credible information on his five co-accused — Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes — will be at P1 million each.
Meanwhile, the reward for credible information on his five co-accused — Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes — will be at P1 million each.
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The DILG did not disclose the sources of the reward money.
The DILG did not disclose the sources of the reward money.
Quiboloy is facing child and sexual abuse and human trafficking charges, both have pending warrants of arrest and are non-bailable.
Quiboloy is facing child and sexual abuse and human trafficking charges, both have pending warrants of arrest and are non-bailable.
QUIBOLOY'S CAMP QUESTIONS SOURCE OF REWARD MONEY
Reacting to the reward for Quiboloy’s arrest, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio questioned the impartiality of the DILG, especially since the reward money came from private individuals, and not government funds.
Reacting to the reward for Quiboloy’s arrest, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio questioned the impartiality of the DILG, especially since the reward money came from private individuals, and not government funds.
"Ito po ang nakakataka sa pabuya na ito, inamin naman na hindi galing sa gobyerno ang pabuya," Topacio, who is Quiboloy’s legal counsel, told Teleradyo Serbisyo Monday night.
"Ito po ang nakakataka sa pabuya na ito, inamin naman na hindi galing sa gobyerno ang pabuya," Topacio, who is Quiboloy’s legal counsel, told Teleradyo Serbisyo Monday night.
"Kung mayroon pong nag-iinteres na arestuhin si Pastor Quiboloy at nagbibigay ng pabuya, bakit? Tingnan po nila kung anong interes ng mga taong ito, at baka nagiging subjective, nagiging hindi na pantay, hindi na nagiging impartial ang administration ng justice sapagkat pinapasukan na po ng private interests," he added.
"Kung mayroon pong nag-iinteres na arestuhin si Pastor Quiboloy at nagbibigay ng pabuya, bakit? Tingnan po nila kung anong interes ng mga taong ito, at baka nagiging subjective, nagiging hindi na pantay, hindi na nagiging impartial ang administration ng justice sapagkat pinapasukan na po ng private interests," he added.
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For Topacio, the reward money should come from government funds, and the DILG should not have accepted money from private individuals.
For Topacio, the reward money should come from government funds, and the DILG should not have accepted money from private individuals.
"It is so wrong on so many levels…Hindi naman po mahirap intindihin eh. Pagka may pribadong tao na ang nagbibigay niyan, ay bakit? Naiimpluwensiyahan ang gobyerno ng pribadong indibidwal sa kanilang pagpapatupad ng batas," he explained.
"It is so wrong on so many levels…Hindi naman po mahirap intindihin eh. Pagka may pribadong tao na ang nagbibigay niyan, ay bakit? Naiimpluwensiyahan ang gobyerno ng pribadong indibidwal sa kanilang pagpapatupad ng batas," he explained.
Earlier, former President Rodrigo Duterte claimed he knows the whereabouts of Quiboloy but refused to share it to authorities.
Earlier, former President Rodrigo Duterte claimed he knows the whereabouts of Quiboloy but refused to share it to authorities.
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