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Quiboloy supporters block national highway in Davao, hold protest
Quiboloy supporters block national highway in Davao, hold protest
(UPDATED) Philippine authorities were taken by surprise after a huge number of members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy blocked the national highway of Buhangin, Davao City Sunday evening.
(UPDATED) Philippine authorities were taken by surprise after a huge number of members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy blocked the national highway of Buhangin, Davao City Sunday evening.
Supporters of the controversial televangelist used heavy equipment, a truck, and some cars while occupying all the lanes of the main highway.
Supporters of the controversial televangelist used heavy equipment, a truck, and some cars while occupying all the lanes of the main highway.
Many passengers had to walk to the Davao City International Airport as some vehicles could not reach the airport due to the protest.
Many passengers had to walk to the Davao City International Airport as some vehicles could not reach the airport due to the protest.
Participants at the "prayer rally" expressed their rage against law enforcers for raiding their compound on Saturday. They also called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to step down while airing their support for the family of former President Rodrigo Dutertes.
Participants at the "prayer rally" expressed their rage against law enforcers for raiding their compound on Saturday. They also called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to step down while airing their support for the family of former President Rodrigo Dutertes.
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Quiboloy, who faces abuse and trafficking cases in courts in Davao City and Pasig, was a spiritual adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte. He has also made the former president administrator of KOJC properties.
Quiboloy, who faces abuse and trafficking cases in courts in Davao City and Pasig, was a spiritual adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte. He has also made the former president administrator of KOJC properties.
KOJC members faced off with Police Regional Office XI director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III as the PNP urged them to only occupy about three lanes so that the motorists can still pass through.
KOJC members faced off with Police Regional Office XI director Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III as the PNP urged them to only occupy about three lanes so that the motorists can still pass through.
A standoff between the policemen and church members followed after KOJC supporters refused to follow the orders to only occupy a few roads, so that it will not disrupt the traffic.
A standoff between the policemen and church members followed after KOJC supporters refused to follow the orders to only occupy a few roads, so that it will not disrupt the traffic.
Smoke was also spotted coming from a portion of the 30-hectare KOJC compound, which church members said was tear gas.
Smoke was also spotted coming from a portion of the 30-hectare KOJC compound, which church members said was tear gas.
Police Regional Office XI spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey denied that tear gas was used, saying the smoke was coming from rubber tires that were set alight by KOJC supporters.
Police Regional Office XI spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey denied that tear gas was used, saying the smoke was coming from rubber tires that were set alight by KOJC supporters.
SMNI News reported some of their supporters were injured and sustained burns due to alleged tear gas.
SMNI News reported some of their supporters were injured and sustained burns due to alleged tear gas.
PRO XI reported six policemen sustained injuries after allegedly being hit in the face and beaten by KOJC supporters.
PRO XI reported six policemen sustained injuries after allegedly being hit in the face and beaten by KOJC supporters.
Some 2,000 policemen have been deployed to the KOJC compound early Saturday to serve a warrant of arrest for Pastor Quiboloy, who has been in hiding for months amid charges of human trafficking.
Some 2,000 policemen have been deployed to the KOJC compound early Saturday to serve a warrant of arrest for Pastor Quiboloy, who has been in hiding for months amid charges of human trafficking.
A previous police operation at the KOJC compound last June failed to find the pastor.
A previous police operation at the KOJC compound last June failed to find the pastor.
Torre earlier told reporters finding Quiboloy and his co-accused has been a challenge because of the sheer size of the KOJC compound.
Torre earlier told reporters finding Quiboloy and his co-accused has been a challenge because of the sheer size of the KOJC compound.
"Kami sa loob nagkakawala-wala eh. Sa laki ng lugar, sa dami ng mga lusutan, kami mismo nagkakawala-wala. Kami nga, nagkakahiwa-hiwalay sa loob," he said.
"Kami sa loob nagkakawala-wala eh. Sa laki ng lugar, sa dami ng mga lusutan, kami mismo nagkakawala-wala. Kami nga, nagkakahiwa-hiwalay sa loob," he said.
PNP Chief Director General Rommel Marbil believes Quiboloy could be hiding in an underground facility inside the church’s compound.
PNP Chief Director General Rommel Marbil believes Quiboloy could be hiding in an underground facility inside the church’s compound.
A KOJC follower also died of cardiac arrest during Saturday’s raid.
A KOJC follower also died of cardiac arrest during Saturday’s raid.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines chapter in Davao City on Sunday called for sobriety and for respect for the rule of law from all parties involved as the Philippine National Police continued its search of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound for its leader Apollo Quiboloy and other group leaders facing abuse and trafficking cases in court.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines chapter in Davao City on Sunday called for sobriety and for respect for the rule of law from all parties involved as the Philippine National Police continued its search of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound for its leader Apollo Quiboloy and other group leaders facing abuse and trafficking cases in court.
On Monday, some senators called on Quiboloy to surface, while also condemning the "excessive show of force" by the PNP.
On Monday, some senators called on Quiboloy to surface, while also condemning the "excessive show of force" by the PNP.
"The deployment of 2,000 police personnel to raid the premises of an established religion is both unwarranted and unjustified," Senator Imee Marcos said. "The disturbance, fear, and even reported death that such a massive show of force caused to bystanders and to those who were simply exercising their Constitutionally-protected rights are unacceptable. I urge the PNP to be more circumspect in their actions, uphold guaranteed freedoms and prioritize the safety of civilians."
"The deployment of 2,000 police personnel to raid the premises of an established religion is both unwarranted and unjustified," Senator Imee Marcos said. "The disturbance, fear, and even reported death that such a massive show of force caused to bystanders and to those who were simply exercising their Constitutionally-protected rights are unacceptable. I urge the PNP to be more circumspect in their actions, uphold guaranteed freedoms and prioritize the safety of civilians."
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros stressed that the events of the weekend were "all because of Apollo Quiboloy."
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros stressed that the events of the weekend were "all because of Apollo Quiboloy."
"Hindi aabot sa ganitong kaguluhan kung simula’t sapul palang ay nagpakita na siya sa Senado o sa korte," she pointed out. "Nonetheless, the PNP should ensure that no violence is committed in the exercise of their mandate."
"Hindi aabot sa ganitong kaguluhan kung simula’t sapul palang ay nagpakita na siya sa Senado o sa korte," she pointed out. "Nonetheless, the PNP should ensure that no violence is committed in the exercise of their mandate."
"Walang mamamayan ang dapat masaktan sa proseso ng pagdakip kay Quiboloy. Our law enforcers must practice maximum tolerance … Quiboloy, matatapos ang lahat ng ito kung magpakita ka na sa publiko," she added. -- with a report from RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
"Walang mamamayan ang dapat masaktan sa proseso ng pagdakip kay Quiboloy. Our law enforcers must practice maximum tolerance … Quiboloy, matatapos ang lahat ng ito kung magpakita ka na sa publiko," she added. -- with a report from RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
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