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Marcos: Quiboloy requested AFP’s presence during his arrest
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy requested the presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during his surrender because he did not trust the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Marcos confirmed that Quiboloy sent surrender feelers on Sunday morning, expressing his preference for military presence.
The President agreed to Quiboloy's request for AFP presence and authorized the police-led operation to proceed.
A C-130 aircraft was dispatched to Davao City to transport Quiboloy to Manila following his surrender.
Marcos clarified that the operation was primarily led by the police, with the AFP's involvement being merely augmentative.
Despite Quiboloy's initial distrust of the PNP, Marcos commended the police force and other agencies involved in the successful operation.
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