Lawmakers question Duterte over Quiboloy case

Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon suggested that former president Rodrigo Duterte could face a complaint for obstruction of justice for withholding information about the whereabouts of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy.

During debates on the 2025 national budget, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro questioned whether Duterte's refusal to reveal Quiboloy's location constitutes obstruction of justice.

Bongalon confirmed that if all elements are present, Duterte could be held liable under the law for his statements and actions as administrator of KJC properties.

Several lawmakers have called for an investigation into Duterte and his relatives' alleged role in helping Quiboloy evade arrest, with Quiboloy surrendering to authorities on September 8.

Former Duterte administration chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo argued that Duterte's role is limited to managing KJC properties and does not involve individuals like Quiboloy.

Rep. Joel Chua emphasized that Duterte cannot distance himself from Quiboloy since he was appointed as the new administrator of KJC properties, including its compound in Barangay Buhangin.