Marcos rejects Quiboloy's surrender terms as irrelevant

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's conditions for surrender as irrelevant on Wednesday, describing them as 'immaterial'.

Quiboloy has demanded written guarantees from the President and law enforcement agencies that he will not be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of sex trafficking, fraud, and bulk cash smuggling.

Marcos stated in an interview that once a court issues a warrant for arrest, it is out of his control and becomes a matter for the courts.

The president emphasized that Quiboloy should address his concerns directly to the court since the executive's role now is limited to arresting him.

Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said the Philippine government could not guarantee that Quiboloy would not be turned over to the US once he resurfaces, stressing that the country’s legal system upholds fairness and equitable treatment under the law.

Meanwhile, KOJC lawyer Israelito Torreon reiterated that Quiboloy seeks assurance that he will not face extradition to the US while his cases are being heard in the Philippines.