DND rejects Quiboloy's transfer to military custody

On Monday, the Department of National Defense (DND) rejected Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's request to be transferred to military custody.

Quiboloy and five co-accused, including Jackielyn Roy and Ingrid Canada, have been under Philippine National Police (PNP) custody since Sunday following their arrest in Davao City.

The DND filed a motion on Tuesday opposing Quiboloy's transfer from police to military custody, citing the need for civilian courts to handle heinous crimes.

DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong previously stated that AFP facilities are not appropriate for criminal suspects due to strict security protocols and are reserved for military personnel charged with service-related offenses.

Quiboloy faces non-bailable human trafficking charges in Pasig Regional Trial Court, while the co-accused face bailable child abuse cases in Quezon City RTC.

The PNP stated on Tuesday that Quiboloy and his co-accused will remain at Camp Crame following a court order from the Pasig City Regional Trial Court.