Marcos to Quiboloy: All proceedings will be fair

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy could not impose any conditions on his surrender as the former urged the latter to face the charges filed against him.

Remulla issued the statement after Quiboloy said that he was ready to face his cases provided that the Marcos administration give him written assurance that the United States would not interfere in his legal battle in the Philippines.

“Quiboloy cannot impose any conditions. He must surrender not according to his terms but according to the terms of the law. The law applies to all, without exception,” Remulla said.

“The charges against Quiboloy are not ‘simple.’ They involve serious and morally abhorrent offenses such as  sexual assault of a minor and human trafficking,” he added.

GMA News Online sought comment from Quiboloy’s camp but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.

Quiboloy is facing charges under Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act before a Davao court.

Prosecutors said the bail was set at P180,000 for sexual assault and P80,000 for maltreatment.

He is also facing qualified human trafficking charges under Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended before a Pasig court.

According to the DOJ, there is no legal impediment for Quiboloy’s arrest after the Davao court issued a warrant of arrest against him.

The agency said the case against Quiboloy was “never a weak one” and that there is direct evidence to prove the charges against him.

Remulla, meanwhile, urged Quiboloy to stand trial if he believes he is innocent. He also assured Quiboloy’s safety.

The DOJ said it is waiting for a Pasig court to issue a warrant of arrest against Quiboloy over the qualified trafficking charge.—AOL, GMA Integrated News