The government is considering the extradition of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) who is facing multiple charges for sexual abuse and qualified human trafficking.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned that Quiboloy must first face legal cases filed against him in the Philippines.
The United States has not yet made an extradition request for the self-proclaimed 'appointed Son of God', who is on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) wanted list for human trafficking charges.
"Well, the extradition request is not yet there," Marcos said during an ambus interview with the media on Monday.
According to the President, the arrest warrant issued by the court has been carried out, and further proceedings are now in the hands of the judiciary.
Furthermore, President Marcos shared a timeline for Quiboloy's arrest. He mentioned that between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. yesterday, they received a message from a contact stating that the Pastor was prepared to surrender without conditions.
According to the President, Quiboloy requested the presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) because he did not trust the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Meanwhile, Marcos clarified that surrendering to the authorities involves reporting to police stations, prosecutors, or other official entities.
"Hindi ganyan ‘yung nangyari [sa case ni Quiboloy]. Ang nangyari, napilitan siyang lumabas dahil malapit na ang pulis sa kanya," said Marcos.
Marcos lauded the PNP for their successful apprehension of Quiboloy, stating that their performance—from the initial arrest warrant to his eventual surrender—was police work at its best.'
He noted that the Filipino people saw the dedication of the police and their adherence to instructions to remain at the compound until the Pastor was taken into custody.
