Apollo Quiboloy granted extended medical furlough until Nov 27

Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), has been granted an extended medical furlough until November 27 due to complications from a dental implant and irregular heartbeat.

During pre-trial proceedings on Friday, his lawyer Israelito Torreon explained that the dental operation had affected Quiboloy’s jaw and caused an infection, necessitating further medical tests at the Philippine Heart Center.

The prosecution opposed the request but Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 granted it, allowing all medical procedures to be completed by November 27.

Quiboloy faces additional charges of sexual abuse of a minor and child abuse in Quezon City court, as well as separate criminal charges in the United States for sex trafficking-related crimes.

Former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos filed counter-affidavits with the DOJ regarding charges filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte related to the KOJC raid, justifying police actions during the raid and claiming no involvement in planning or executing 'Oplan Parokya'.

Quiboloy’s next hearing on his human trafficking case is scheduled for Friday at a Pasig City court.

The court also rejected Quiboloy's earlier request for house arrest back in October.