DAVAO CITY—- In a recent revelation, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) has come under scrutiny following discrepancies in reported membership numbers. Davao City Police Director Colonel Hansel Marantan refuted the claim made by Apollo Quiboloy, KOJC's leader, who boasted of having 8 million followers worldwide. According to Marantan, the actual membership count stands at … [Read more...] about Membership correction: KOJC has only 8K members not 8 million- DCPO
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Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 35 Indonesians on October 22 after their arrest for working in an illegal online gaming hub in Cebu. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that the group, consisting of 9 females and 26 males, boarded flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on the same day. Most of the deportees were in … [Read more...] about Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu
19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in rescuing 19 individuals alleged to be victims of human trafficking on board a passenger/RoRo vessel at the Port of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on October 11, 2024. While conducting a routine roving inspection, the PCG Sea Marshals noticed a group of passengers discussing their intentions to travel to Malaysia. In response, the … [Read more...] about 19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
Obstruction of justice charges considered for KOJC executives and lawyers
DAVAO CITY, Philippines ---Officials and lawyers of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) may face obstruction of justice charges for allegedly aiding their leader, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, in evading arrest, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo reported that KOJC officers and legal representatives were notably vocal in denying … [Read more...] about Obstruction of justice charges considered for KOJC executives and lawyers
Criminal charges to be filed against Quiboloy’s cuddlers
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to file obstruction of justice charges against individuals who assisted Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), in evading arrest. In a press release on Sunday, PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil announced that a thorough investigation is underway to hold those who aided … [Read more...] about Criminal charges to be filed against Quiboloy’s cuddlers
