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DOJ: Rody may be held liable for harboring Quiboloy
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated that former President Rodrigo Duterte could face obstruction of justice charges for statements he made regarding Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's surrender.
The DOJ confirmed this possibility during the House plenary budget deliberations for the DOJ, channeled through Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon.
ACT-Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro questioned whether Duterte's remark about knowing Quiboloy's location but keeping it a 'secret' constituted obstruction of justice, to which Bongalon replied 'Yes, if the elements of the offense are met.'
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has formed a special investigation team to identify individuals suspected of harboring Quiboloy.
The PNP also plans to charge officers and members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) with obstruction of justice.
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Davao's political triumvirate, composed of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, may face legal repercussions for allegedly aiding fugitive Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in evading arrest.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to file obstruction of justice charges against officials and lawyers of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) for allegedly assisting Apollo Quiboloy evade arrest.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is open to receiving new complaints against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and those who allegedly aided or harbored him.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that Apollo Quiboloy should face charges in the Philippines first before any extradition to the US.
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Fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy was apprehended by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and is now detained at the PNP custodial center in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
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