Marcos says Quiboloy didn't surrender, was cornered by PNP

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commented on the circumstances surrounding sect leader Apollo Quiboloy's capture, asserting that Quiboloy did not surrender but was forced to surface due to the Philippine National Police (PNP) closing in.

Marcos clarified during an interview that for a true surrender, the individual must approach police or other official authorities proactively.

According to Marcos, Quiboloy only appeared before authorities when the PNP was nearing his hideout and he wanted to prevent his followers from taking extreme actions.

Quiboloy was captured on September 8 after a 16-day manhunt initiated by the PNP within his compound in Davao City.

Earlier reports stated that Quiboloy had turned himself in to the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, along with Jackielyn Roy, Ingrid Canada, Crisente Canada, and Syliva Cemañes.

The sect leader faces multiple charges, including child abuse and human trafficking cases in Philippine courts and conspiracy and sex trafficking charges in U.S. federal court.