Justice Sec Remulla: Court decides on Quiboloy's house arrest

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that the decision on whether to place televangelist Apollo Quiboloy under house arrest rests with the court.

Remulla emphasized during a press briefing that those who cooperate and do not resist arrest are more likely to be granted house arrest, unlike Quiboloy who evaded authorities.

Quiboloy and four others were arrested inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound on August 24, following police entry into the area weeks earlier, with all detained at the Philippine National Police custodial center.

The DOJ chief also noted that those with medical conditions may be granted house arrest but declined to comment further on Quiboloy's specific case due to its court discretion.

Quiboloy's legal counsel filed a motion in court requesting his transfer to Armed Forces of the Philippines custody for safety concerns, which was rejected by the Department of National Defense.