Apollo Quiboloy

Apollo Quiboloy is a controversial Filipino evangelist facing multiple legal issues including human trafficking and child abuse charges. He has been detained since 2019 and his media outlets have faced suspensions for hate speech. Recently, rappers Omar Manzano and Omar Baliw filed separate lawsuits against him for using their song 'K&B' without permission in political campaigns.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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31,750 PDLs set to vote in May elections, including 7 PDL candidates

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced on Friday that 31,750 out of the 115,791 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will vote in the May 12 national and local elections.
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SMNI host flees PH over harassment, seeks asylum in Canada

Sonshine Media Network International host Jeffrey Celiz has fled to the United States due to alleged harassment and potential arrest warrants in the Philippines.
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Filipino artists sue over song misuse in election campaigns

Filipino rapper Omar Baliw and band Lola Amour have filed complaints against political campaigns using their songs without permission ahead of the 2025 elections.
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Comelec urges artists to file complaints over unauthorized song use in campaigns

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians to file formal complaints if their songs are used without permission in campaign jingles during the 2025 midterm elections.
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Omar Baliw files criminal case vs. Quiboloy, Rosete over 'K&B' song

OPM rap artist Omar Baliw has filed a criminal complaint against Senatorial aspirant Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and SMNI President Marlon Rosete for allegedly infringing on his copyright of the song 'K&B'.
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Meta suspends SMNI News pages for hate speech

Meta suspended the Facebook pages of SMNI News, DZAR 1026 Sonshine Radio, and SMNI Integrated News, owned by controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy鈥檚 Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), on Wednesday, March 19.
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Court denies Quiboloy's request for house arrest

The Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159 denied Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's request for house arrest on Wednesday, March 12.
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Sara Duterte hints at 2028 presidency during Hong Kong event

Vice President Sara Duterte hinted at a potential presidential bid for 2028 during an event with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong on Sunday, March 9.
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CIDG chief willing to testify in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

CIDG chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III said Sunday that he is willing to testify at Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial if called upon by the prosecution panel.
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Quiboloy airs video without court approval, sparks controversy

A video message by alleged human trafficker and senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy was aired during a gathering of his Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) supporters on February 9, 2025, without court approval.
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