Manila Bulletin
Criminal cases vs Quiboloy prompt Pacquiao to skip pres'l forum of pastor's station
Presidential candidates Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and Manny Pacquiao have withdrawn from the upcoming presidential debates hosted by Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
Lacson cited Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's endorsement of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte as the reason for his withdrawal.
Pacquiao also declined to participate due to Quiboloy, who is wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged child abuse and molestation.
Pacquiao stated he could not, in good conscience, join an event organized by someone accused of heinous crimes and using religion for scams.
Unlike Pacquiao, UniTeam presidential bet Bongbong Marcos prioritized the SMNI invitation over a CNN News Channel presidential debate.
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