82-688: Apollo Carreon Quiboloy ( locally [kɪboˈlɔɪ] ; born April 25, 1950) is a Filipino pastor and the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC or KJC), a Restorationist church based in the Philippines. He founded the KOJC in 1985, proclaiming himself the "Appointed Son of God" and the "Owner of the Universe". Quiboloy is notable for founding the broadcasting network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) and gained further recognition for his close ties with
164-513: A cloud to declare him as his son. Members of the church, also called "Kingdom citizens", believe that salvation is exclusive to its members. Such belief has been made as counter to mainstream Christianity. The KOJC claims to have 8 million members worldwide in 2024. However this was disputed by former member Arlene Stone who states there are only 7,000 to 8,000 members worlwide from an unspecified international KOJC member. The Philippine National Police also supports this claim, stating that there
246-854: A free boat ride to Manila, he continued to study theology at the United Pentecostal Bible Institute (later the Apostolic Center for Theological Studies), graduating in 1972. He continued to preach for the UPCP after completing college and gained moniker as a "Preaching Machine". On 1973, the UPCP nominated Quiboloy to represent them at the International Youth Corps World Conference held at Seoul , South Korea . The denomination would also elect Quiboloy as UPCP's national youth president in 1974. After involving himself with another preacher named "Major Sanchez" , Apollo
328-609: A hub for tourism and foreign investment in the region. Development was funded by a US$ 40 million loan from the ADB, co-financed by the EIB for twenty-five million ECUs , and through budgetary allocations from the government. The total cost of the project amounted to US$ 128 million. As part of the modernization of the airport, the runway was once again extended to the current 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) in 2001 to accommodate future international flights. On November 12, 2007, Cebu Pacific announced
410-591: A petition to have Matula and his entire senatorial slate disqualified on the same grounds. On October 21, Quiboloy withdrew his representation of the WPP and formally ran as an independent candidate . Quiboloy has criticised the Communist Party of the Philippines , New People's Army , and the National Democratic Front (CPP–NPA–NDF) which forms a triumvirate which has been waging a communist rebellion against
492-631: A protest at Liwasang Bonifacio on March 4, holding placards bearing the messages "Justice for Pastor Apollo", "Resign Risa Hontiveros", "Restore Freedom of Expression", and "Stop Human Rights Abuses". On March 5, Senator Risa Hontiveros , chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, cited Quiboloy in contempt "for his refusal to be sworn or to testify" before an ongoing Senate investigation of alleged crimes within Quiboloy's organization; Hontiveros further requested
574-527: A regular term in the 2004 election . Arroyo became president in 2001 after Joseph Estrada was deposed in the Second EDSA Revolution . Quiboloy endorsed the candidacy of Gilbert Teodoro for the 2010 Philippine presidential election . Teodoro was the preferred candidate of the then-incumbent Arroyo administration. However Quiboloy would endorse Mar Roxas for the vice presidency and not Teodoro's running mate Edu Manzano . Teodoro finished fourth in
656-497: A scheduled meeting with UPCP's district board—Quiboloy would vacate the Agdao church with several followers to assemble his new denomination, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name. Quiboloy founded the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name (also known as KOJC or KJC) on September 1, 1985 and appointed himself as leader and Executive Pastor. He started preaching at
738-627: A single 3,000-meter (9,800 ft) long by 45-meter (148 ft) wide runway that can handle basically all passenger wide-bodied aircraft, including the Airbus A380 . Complementing the runway are two (2) turning pads at each end of it, which help aircraft make a backtrack. The installation of a new instrument landing system (ILS) for both Runways 05 and 23 upgraded its compliance to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operating category-Precision Approach Category 1. It can accommodate 8 to 10 aircraft landings per hour, depending on size and has
820-642: Is complemented by the latest navigational, security, and baggage handling equipment. The terminal has 14 domestic and 14 international check-in counters that can handle a steady flow of passenger traffic. The check-in counters are equipped with electronic weighing scales and conveyors and its baggage handling system is also computerized. It has two arrival areas, for domestic and international flights, with two baggage conveyors each. The cargo terminal building covers almost 5,580 square meters (60,100 sq ft) and can handle up to 84,600 tonnes (83,300 long tons; 93,300 short tons) of cargo annually. The airport has
902-439: Is fully computerized, more secure and has more commercial spaces for concessionaires at approximately 9,000 square meters (97,000 sq ft) of gross leasable area. It has four (4) jetbridges for passenger boarding. It has a Flight Information Display System and closed-circuit television system complementing the terminal's security system. It is designed to handle approximately 4 million passengers annually. The added capacity
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#1733084700897984-504: Is not available. The airport is connected to the city via the Carlos P. Garcia National Highway . The four-laned La Verna-Mamay Bypass Road was constructed and finished in 2017 near the airport to decongest traffic going from Mamay road to the airport and beyond and vice versa, by avoiding the usually busy intersection of Mamay Road and the Carlos P. Garcia National Highway. To avoid widening
1066-609: Is only 8,000 active members. In the Philippines, the KOJC is not among the explicitly recorded religious affiliation for respondents in the 2020 census by the Philippine Statistics Authority . Organizations like the Children's Joy Foundation and the Sonshine Philippines Movement are connected to the KOJC. The Children's Joy Foundation claims to "providing humanitarian aid to destitute children", while
1148-515: Is the main airport serving Davao City and Davao Region in the Philippines . Serving as the main gateway to Mindanao , it is the busiest airport on the island and the third busiest in the Philippines in 2022. The site of the airport began operations in the 1940s as Sasa Landing Field with a donation of land in barangay Sasa, located in Buhangin district of Davao City, by Don Francisco Bangoy,
1230-579: The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 as amended, before a Pasig court. The charges under Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act" were also filed against Quiboloy before a Davao court. No bail was recommended for the charges. The Davao Regional Trial Court Branch 12-Family Court, in an Order dated April 1, 2024 of Judge Dante Baguio, declined to defer
1312-585: The Bagobo people in Tugbok and is adjacent to Quiboloy's walled "prayer mountain" in Tamayong. Diarog's widow said followers of Quiboloy had threatened to evict them from the land and her relatives were even offered a ₱20,000 bounty for Diarog's head. Quiboloy, however, said the charges were "totally false and baseless, if not ridiculous." While Quiboloy has branded the rebels " mga anak ni Satanas " (" Satan's offspring"),
1394-522: The Central District of California indicted Quiboloy and top church administrators for conspiracy to conduct human and sex trafficking, money laundering, immigration fraud and other charges on November 11, 2021. The prosecutors also alleges that followers were coerced by Apollo and administrators into soliciting funds at long hours with little to no pay. Some followers were sexually and physically abused by Quiboloy and other church administrators, under
1476-561: The Davao City Police forthwith served the arrest warrants against Quiboloy and his co-accused. "The Officers went to the KOJC headquarters to serve the warrant," Davao Region Police Director PBGen. Alden B. Delvo, PRO 11 said. The NBI would consider Quiboloy as a fugitive. On April 4, Jackielyn Roy and Ingrid Canada, the personal assistants of Quiboloy surrendered to the NBI and were freed after having posted P80,000 bail each. The Supreme Court of
1558-748: The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a wanted poster for Quiboloy. As of August 2022, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs is still yet to receive an extradition request from the US Department of Justice. Once found to be sufficient, the request can then be endorsed to the Philippine Department of Justice . On December 10, 2022, the US Department of Treasury and Department of State imposed sanctions on Quiboloy for gross human rights abuses and corruption. These sanctions come on
1640-710: The KOJC Dome at Buhangin District at 4 a.m., including Quiboloy's Glory Mountain and Prayer Mountain in Barabgat Tamayong and KJC compound in Lanang at 8 a.m. Quiboloy's counsel agreed to the third and latest service of three arrest warrants upon him and five accused. KJC members protested at the raid and expressed shock at the presence of "the police and military in full battle gear". However, Davao PR 11–PIO chief Major Catherine Dela Rey, in an autopatch explained that "Quiboloy and
1722-757: The National Telecommunications Commission ordered ABS-CBN to cease its television and radio broadcasting operations after their 25-year broadcast franchise expired the previous day, and officially signed off at 7:52 pm local time the same day. More than two months later, on July 10, 2020, the House of Representatives of the Philippines rejected the new ABS-CBN franchise bid after a 70–11 vote against it. Following this, ABS-CBN shifted its news, radio, and entertainment operations into online platforms and other television networks. Ang Probinsyano released its series finale on August 12, 2022. The prosecutors for
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#17330847008971804-630: The Second World War to seek better work opportunities. Quiboloy's father, José, was originally a Protestant and member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, before moving to Oneness Pentecostal with his four sons. His family were locally known as pastor-leaders during the early years of the United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines (UPCP) in Davao. Apollo's sibling, Jose, later became
1886-811: The Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). The network served as the KOJC's official media platform. Before establishing the SSMC, they would utilise agreements with local radio stations in Davao ( DXDC and DXUM ) to host their local programmes such as Pagsusi sa Kamatuoran ("Searching for Truth" or " Paghahanap ng Katotohanan") among others. In 1991, they launched their first television program titled The Hour of Truth by utilising blocktime agreements with IBC and ABS-CBN stations throughout cities in Visayas and Mindanao. Quiboloy has supported Gloria Macapagal Arroyo 's presidential campaign to earn
1968-404: The "Appointed Son of God". Quiboloy, who is currently in prison, is alleged to have conducted numerous sexual abuses of children who he forces to have intercourse with him "in the name of God", aided by his close ultra-religious allies. The members of the church refer to their community as a "Kingdom Nation". The church claims to have eight million members worldwide, although third parties claim
2050-423: The 16th Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte . Quiboloy is currently on the Federal Bureau of Investigation 's wanted list after the Central District of California indicted him and his accomplices for various crimes, including sex and human trafficking , marriage fraud , coercion , money laundering , cash smuggling , and other charges. After refusing to cooperate with Philippine government inquiries into
2132-597: The Assistant General Superintendent of the UPCP before moving for independent work at the Greater Manila area. Apollo claims to have started experiencing spiritual visions at the age of 14, during a visit to Malungon , South Cotabato (now Sarangani ). According to his website, he envisioned encounters with the Lord and the earth being burnt in a bowl of fire. These visions also include captions such as "...
2214-766: The Davao International Airport Authority, which will manage all airports in the Davao Region, including the Francisco Bangoy International Airport. The airport was slated for upgrading in 2016, but the project was shelved. In 2017, an expansion project of the airport was announced. Udenna Corporation submitted an unsolicited proposal in 2018 and received the original proponent status by the Department of Transportation in that year. The expansion and upgrading project would involve
2296-527: The KOJC. In fact, Quiboloy is a former member of the United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines, a Oneness Pentecostal denomination. Apollo Quiboloy's father, José, was already a Protestant (a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance ), but converted to Oneness Pentecostalism with four sons, who all became preachers and leaders in the United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines (UPCP),
2378-556: The NPA has declared him a "warlord in the service of the Arroyo administration's policies against the peasants and indigenous peoples." Police investigator Ireneo Dalogdog, head of the Tugbok police office, said he had been receiving reports that Diarog was being harassed by armed men associated with Quiboloy, and that Diarog's farmhouse had earlier been razed three times. In November 2019, comedian Vice Ganda satirized Quiboloy's claims of stopping
2460-559: The OFAC imposed more than 40 individuals and entities for corruption and human rights abuses. On February 21, 2024, Quiboloy, in an almost 40-minute audio recording, claimed that the US, President Bongbong Marcos, and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos conspired in a plot to assassinate him, prompting him to go into hiding for his safety. Quiboloy said the FBI had placed a $ 2 million bounty on him, that his reputation
2542-536: The Philippine government. Likewise, he has accused several political figures of being associated with or sympathizers of the CPP–NPA–NDF. He also considered running for the 2022 presidential election, under an anti-communist platform which targeted rebels and alleged sympathizers. Quiboloy and the Kingdom of Jesus Christ have been sued by a woman for allegedly brainwashing and holding her 19-year-old daughter, who joined
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2624-641: The Philippine territory and they would file the motion to quash ” forthwith. Marcos Jr. said that "Quiboloy’s surrender conditions were a tail-wagging-the-dog situation, but also assured Quiboloy that the government would “exercise all the compassion” to him. On June 10, 2024, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and about 100 police officers of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force raided Quiboloy's properties to serve him an arrest warrant. The raided properties were
2706-759: The Philippines ' Second Division granted DOJ's April 4 petition for change of venue to avoid miscarriage of justice . It ordered Davao City RTC Branch 12 Clerk of Court to deliver court case records to the Office of the Executive Judge of the RTC, QC RTC for raffle. On April 11, Pasig Regional Trial Court, Branch 159 Acting Presiding Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa issued a warrant of arrest against Quiboloy, Jackielyn Roy, Sylvia Cemañes, Cresente, Paulene, and Ingrid Canada for violations of Section 4 (a) of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 . Lawyer Israelito Torreon said “he still in
2788-416: The Philippines and over 2 million in other territories. Their schedule on weekdays involves members hosting bible sessions and prayer services. Another event, titled Sounds of Worship is held every Sundays online and at their main cathedral in Buhangin, Davao City. Quiboloy is known for claiming possession of divinity such as 'stopping' the 2019 Cotabato earthquakes on his command. He'd would later tell that
2870-612: The Philippines) were nominated by church personnel to fundraise in North America. Apollo's administrators would falsify their visa applications, claiming that they're only travelling for church-related performances. The administrators would also arrange sham marriages with other church followers in the US in order for the FTW's to continue soliciting funds in the United States. Upon arriving in
2952-400: The Philippines, and 2 million followers outside the country. In March 2024, the KOJC claimed it had 7 million members (5 million in the Philippines and 2 million outside the country). However, their claim was never substantiated. The group also claimed that it is the second largest non-Catholic Christian group in the Philippines, a claim which has been fact-checked as false. In October 2024, it
3034-591: The Senate President to order his arrest so that Quiboloy "may be brought to testify". Senator Robin Padilla moved to block the arrest order, describing Quiboloy "as a hero and a victim" for fighting the New Peoples Army ; Padilla initiated a letter of objection to Quiboloy's arrest signed by him and three other Senators— Imee Marcos , Cynthia Villar , and Bong Go . In early July 2024, a ₱ 10 million bounty
3116-452: The Senate to probe the police's alleged use of "unnecessary and excessive force" during the raids. Kingdom of Jesus Christ (church) The Kingdom of Jesus Christ ( KOJC or KJC ), officially the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc. , is a Philippine-based nontrinitarian Restorationist church. It was founded by pastor Apollo Quiboloy , who self-styles himself as
3198-530: The Sonshine Philippines Movement stated goals is to be "involved in reforestation and disaster-relief efforts". On January 29, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided KOJC offices in California , Texas , and Hawaii , after receiving complaints by former members that the church has been committing immigration fraud . According to testimonies taken by the FBI, the KOJC has conducted 82 sham marriages in
3280-417: The United States, church administrators would confiscate the workers' passports and coerce them into soliciting and fundraising. Lead administrators created non-profit entities such as the "Children's Joy Foundation USA" as their platform to fundraise. Full-time workers would claim that any funds raised are for helping impoverished children in the Philippines but prosecutors allege that in reality, most or all of
3362-472: The administration building, airfield maintenance building, central plant building, hangar for military and training aircraft , and an ARFF building. It has an 800-slot car parking area and four slots for shuttle buses. It has a 3-megawatt (4,000 hp) standby power generator . Data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). An em dash (—) is used when data from CAAP
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3444-419: The administrator of the assets of the pastor's church amidst Quiboloy facing scrutiny from the Philippine government. In the 2022 elections , Quiboloy endorsed the candidacy of Bongbong Marcos who was running for president. He supported his vice presidential candidate, Sara Duterte as well. Quiboloy's parents' loyal support for former President Ferdinand Marcos was a factor for the endorsement. Quiboloy at
3526-549: The airport as its third hub . Likewise, Philippine Airlines announced the airport as its third hub on March 26, 2018. In June 2015, the Mindanao Development Authority announced its plans to turn the 1980–2003 airport terminal into a trade and cultural museum. Republic Act No. 11457 , also known as the Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority , was approved on August 30, 2019, creating and establishing
3608-810: The alleged human rights violations, the Senate of the Philippines issued an arrest warrant on March 19, 2024, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government offered a ₱ 10,000,000 ( US$ 170,770) bounty for information leading to Quiboloy's arrest on July 8, 2024. Quiboloy was arrested by the authorities on September 8, 2024. Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was born on April 25, 1950 in Davao City to Kapampangan parents José Quiboloy y Turla and María Carreón y Sambat (born December 28, 1913). The youngest out of nine children, his parents were natives from Lubao , before migrating after
3690-415: The apron was widened to 100 meters (330 ft). Five years later, the runway was further extended and widened to 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) and to the current 45 meters (148 ft), respectively. A new terminal designed by Filipino architect Leandro Locsin , with a capacity of one million passengers, started construction in 1976 and was completed in 1980. The project, in addition to runway expansions,
3772-521: The back. Three people — Guia Cabactulan, Marissa Duenas, and Amanda Estopare — were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit immigration fraud. Both Cabactulan and Duenas were arrested in Van Nuys , California, while Estopare was arrested in Norfolk , Virginia . Church officials, however, said that the investigation is based on testimony from disgruntled former church members who were allowed to stay in
3854-692: The channel of the KOJC, along with its media outfit, Sonshine Media Network International , as well as one of its programs. That of Quiboloy, on the other hand, had been terminated on June 21. Google , in its statement, said that these actions are in compliance with "applicable sanctions laws" of the United States which, in 2022, had imposed sanctions on Quiboloy under Executive Order No. 13818 for his alleged involvement in human rights abuses. Francisco Bangoy International Airport Francisco Bangoy International Airport ( IATA : DVO , ICAO : RPMD ) — also commonly known as Davao International Airport —
3936-456: The church in 2004, against her will. The New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines , has accused Quiboloy of being behind the massacre of K'lata-Bagobo leader Datu Domingo Diarog and his family on April 29, 2008, for allegedly refusing to sell 2 hectares (20,000 m) of their property for ₱50,000 to Quiboloy and his sect. The property is within the 700 hectares (7.0 km) ancestral domain claimed by
4018-486: The city. The Davao (Sasa) Airport was opened for civil aviation on August 25, 1958. It initially consisted of a new 1,500-meter (4,900 ft) long by 30-meter (98 ft) wide concrete runway and a 200-meter (660 ft) long by 60-meter (200 ft) wide apron. The grass airstrip was later converted as a taxiway for general aviation . By 1959, the complex consisted of a small control tower and several low-rise buildings. On June 19, 1960, Republic Act No. 2762
4100-521: The country longer in exchange for their testimony. In 2021, Quiboloy was indicted of child sex trafficking. Prosecutors found that he, along with other members of his church, sexually and physically abused minors as young as 12, forcing children into having sex with him through so-called " night duties " or else face "eternal damnation" and more physical abuses. His wealth was also noted as ill-gotten and that he abused church donations to create his own lavish lifestyle. On July 7, 2023, YouTube terminated
4182-680: The election with 4,095,839 votes (or 11.33%). He remarked that he was disturbed by reports of fraud and cheating and wondered to whom did votes from his church go. Quiboloy is a close associate of Rodrigo Duterte . In the 2016 elections , Quiboloy and the members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ endorsed the presidential candidacy of Davao City mayor Duterte and his running mate Senator Alan Peter Cayetano . Quiboloy also lent his private jet and helicopter to be used in Duterte's presidential campaign . Quiboloy also served as Duterte's spiritual adviser during his presidency. Post-presidency, Duterte would serve as
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#17330847008974264-510: The equivalent 9 gate holding areas for those aircraft. The airport has two dual access taxiways. Taxiways A3 and A4 are used to access the new ramp and terminal; taxiways B and C are used for access to the old airport ramp. The Antonov An-124 is, by far, the largest aircraft to land at the airport. It is the fourth largest aircraft in the world, next to the Boeing 747-8 . Besides the main terminal building, there are also new support facilities like
4346-414: The expansion of the existing passenger terminal building, landside and airside developments, construction of a parallel taxiway, and the introduction of new technologies. The current passenger terminal is a Malay architecture-inspired building which is four times larger than the old terminal. It is a two-level terminal building with an area of approximately 65,000 square meters (700,000 sq ft). It
4428-495: The following sanctions on Quiboloy. On March 1, 2024, Terry J. Hatter Jr. ordered the unsealing of the arrest warrants requested by the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division against Quiboloy as first step in the extradition process initiation. Quiboloy's assets in the United States are sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on December 10, 2022 after
4510-437: The guise of avoiding ' eternal damnation '. Some of KOJC's followers were assigned as 'full time workers' (FTW's) to help with fundraising activities nationwide and internationally. Some of these workers were coerced, forced, and physically abused by Quiboloy as well as the church administrators to strictly follow church rules and meet fundraising quotas. The highest-achieving full-time workers (workers that raised most funds in
4592-432: The immediate implementation of an arrest warrant against Apollo Quiboloy and five others for child abuse and sexual abuse. On April 3, the NBI placed under its custody the 3 accused after having arrested Barangay Tamayong, District Calinan Chairman, Cresente Canada, while KOJC church associates Paulene Canada and Sylvia Cemañes voluntarily surrendered. The 3 were all freed after having posted P80,000 bail each. Accordingly,
4674-541: The largest Filipino Oneness Pentecostal church and affiliate of the U.S.-based United Pentecostal Church International . Quiboloy became president of the powerful UPCP youth organization in 1974, but was expelled from the UPCP in 1979 for unorthodox teachings. He repented, apologized, and was accepted back into the fold in 1980 as pastor of the Agdao Church in Davao City, one of the historical UPCP churches. In 1985, Quiboloy
4756-424: The launch of scheduled international flights to Davao, regular flights to Malaysia and Singapore were also commenced by Malaysia Airlines in 1996 and SilkAir in 1997, respectively. Rapid growth at the airport precipitated the construction of a ₱ 15 million interim international terminal beside the airport's then-existing terminal, and then eventually a new, larger terminal building that would consolidate
4838-486: The number of members is as low as 5,000. It has been the subject of various controversies, with critics calling it a cult and its founder having been indicted for criminal charges in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In 2024, the church, its founder, and SMNI News Channel became the subject of scrutiny and inquiry by the Philippine government for several alleged violations and unlawful actions, including sexual exploitation of children. Quiboloy
4920-552: The occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day, wherein the United States sanctioned up to 40 individuals and entities from nine different countries for corruption and human rights violations. The sanctions were imposed based by Executive Order 13818 pursuant to the US Global Magnitsky Act . Quiboloy is accused of being involved in the sexual abuse and human trafficking of young girls within his religious group. The US imposed
5002-403: The other subjects were not found." The raiding forces destroyed the KOJC compound main gate, while two KOJC members were injured and five people carrying bolos were arrested. The raids were condemned by former President Duterte, who described the implementation of the arrest warrants as "excessive and unnecessary force" and "overkill". A resolution was later filed by Senator Robin Padilla asking
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#17330847008975084-469: The past 20 years in order to keep them illegally in the United States. They said that the victims were invited as guests to a fundraiser concert for the Children's Joy Foundation, one of the church's charity arms. Once they arrived, they were forced to solicit donations on the streets and sell pastries, such as Krispy Kreme doughnuts, claiming that they're raising funds for the church, receiving little to no pay and were met with steep quota requirements. One of
5166-599: The pastor has been kind to many people. In October 2024, Quiboloy filed his certificate of candidacy for the 2025 Philippine Senate election through his lawyer, Mark Tolentino. He is running under the Workers' and Peasants' Party (WPP). However, the WPP's Sonny Matula denied signing Quiboloy's candidacy form. On October 17, Matula filed a petition to disqualify Quiboloy's candidacy at the Commission on Elections on grounds of "material representation". In response, Quiboloy also filed
5248-422: The public should thank him for the act. He has publicly said that he did not do the same to stop the onslaught of Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) in response to those critical of his earlier claim in stopping the Cotabato earthquakes. During the COVID-19 pandemic , Quiboloy claimed on his YouTube channel that the emergence of the Omicron variant is caused by his prosecution from the US and the negative criticism from
5330-458: The public. He claimed that the virus will stop if freed from his active charges. Quiboloy later founded the Jose Maria College in 2000 naming the institution after his parents. They are currently offering more than 30 programmes from basic, grade-school education, specialised Medicine and Law programmes, to TESDA-accredited vocational courses. Under Quiboloy's leadership, the church founded the Swara Sug Network Corporation (SSMC), famously known as
5412-402: The raised money were used to fund Quiboloy and their administrator's lavish lifestyle. According to the indictment, some ladies were forced to "night duties", in which they were sexually abused by Quiboloy. Prosecutors stated that they will also retrieve Quiboloy's US assets originating from ill-gotten wealth, alleging that he used church donations to pay for his lifestyle. On February 5, 2022,
5494-441: The series of earthquakes in Mindanao by exclaiming "Stop!" during an impromptu sketch in It's Showtime! . Vice sardonically challenged Quiboloy to also stop the country's longest running television series Ang Probinsyano , which had been aired on ABS-CBN for at least five years at that point. Quiboloy accepted the challenge and declared that in four months, the whole network's operations would shut down as well. On May 5, 2020,
5576-414: The slums of Villamor, Agdao with 15 members and received critical comments due to his claims on being the "Appointed Son of God". Their main cathedral is beside Francisco Bangoy International Airport just along the Carlos P. Garcia National Highway in Buhangin, Davao City. Their church followers would refer to themselves as the "Kingdom Nation". The church claims to have around 4 million followers within
5658-488: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood before that great and notable day of the Lord come " and " If ye shall seek me ye shall find me in my way ". Quiboloy would recall these visions as the Second Coming of Jesus . Quiboloy never saw preaching as his future career, originally expressing desires to become a nautical engineer and pilot. However, because of the benefits that came with Bible college including free board and meals, fully-paid tuition fees and
5740-430: The then-current patriarch of an influential family that founded and settled in Davao alongside Don Jose Uyanguren. At the time it began operation, the airport merely consisted of a 1,200-meter (3,900 ft) unpaved grass runway and quonset huts serving as terminal buildings. At the time, and throughout much of the 1940s and the early 1950s, both Philippine Air Lines and the Philippine Air Force provided air service to
5822-412: The time have been reportedly good friends with the Marcos family in general. However following inquiries made by both houses of the Congress against him and SMNI, relations have deteriorated. In February 2024, Quiboloy alleged that President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos are conspiring with the United States to assassinate him. However he has remained cordial with Senator Imee Marcos who insists
5904-545: The two existing terminals. In planning since 1992, construction began in 2000 and was subsequently inaugurated on December 2, 2003, with a capacity double that of the old airport terminal. The construction of the new ₱2.7 billion building was funded by both the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The modernization and upgrading of the airport facilities aim to make Davao as
5986-440: The victims even said that young church workers were physically or psychologically abused if they did not work well during incredible hours. They allegedly received punishments, such as paddling or isolation in a walled room for three to five days while being denied food and water and listened to pre-recorded sermons of the church. One victim was even forced to shave her head and wear an orange shirt with "SOS" or " Son of Satan " in
6068-516: Was appointed as the KOJC's "administrator for all of its properties." SMNI has not released any proof or document to back this announcement. Starting on August 24, 2024, the Philippine National Police conducted a series of raids against the KOJC compound in Davao City. The KOJC believes that its founder, Apollo Quiboloy, is the " Appointed Son of God ". A self-described account of Quiboloy's birth involves God coming to his mother as
6150-519: Was arrested after raids of the church in September 2024. Before the establishment of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) religious group, its founder Apollo Quiboloy was said to have gone on an exile to Tamayong for five years and later at Sitio Kitbog at the foot of Mount Matutum in South Cotabato . Quiboloy says that it was revelations from God through his dreams which led him to the foundation of
6232-529: Was being maliciously tarnished, and that he was being persecuted because of his relationship with the Duterte family. Senator Risa Hontiveros responded by saying Quiboloy should "stop playing a victim " and "simply to face the allegations in the legal process" or face arrest; meanwhile, the US Embassy in the Philippines said it was confident Quiboloy will "face justice for his heinous crimes". Supporters of Quiboloy held
6314-641: Was disfellowshipped by the UPCP in 1979. According to church documents, Sanchez was recently placed out-of-bounds by other pastors in Davao. Quiboloy later re-applied and expressed sorrow. He was accepted back in 1980. Upon returning in 1980, Quiboloy was reassigned to preach at the Agdao church to slowly regain reputation to his church. However, he was investigated by the UPCP board again in 1985 after he introduced unorthodox ideals and inducing hate to neighboring pastors. According to documentation, Quiboloy told his followers on one occasion that other UPCP pastors are 'unqualified' and 'ignorant'. On September 1, 1985—before
6396-444: Was enacted which renamed the airport to Francisco Bangoy Airport in honor of the late Don Francisco Bangoy. Right of way and access to the terminal buildings and the airport were improved through further donation of land by Paciano Bangoy, Francisco's son, during the latter stages of Paciano's gubernatorial term. In 1970, the runway was extended and widened to 2,000 meters (6,600 ft) and 36 meters (118 ft), respectively, while
6478-412: Was funded during the term of then-Congressman Manuel Garcia, whose congressional district covers the airport perimeter. Airbus A300 operations by Philippine Airlines started on September 1, 1989, marking the first widebody service to the city. The first scheduled international passenger service started on April 29, 1992, with the inauguration of Bouraq Airlines flights to Manado , Indonesia . After
6560-686: Was offered by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for information that would lead to Quiboloy's arrest. Quiboloy's lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio , questioned the bounty as it came from anonymous private persons, whose identities the DILG refused to disclosed. On March 19, 2024, the DOJ filed child abuse and human trafficking charges against Quiboloy and co-accused Jackielyn W. Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid C. Canada, and Sylvia Cemane. The Information charged Quiboloy of Qualified Human Trafficking charges under Section 4 (a) of Republic Act No. 9208,
6642-448: Was put again under investigation by the UPCP for his arrogant attitudes towards other pastors. Rather than submitting to trial, he left the UPCP with some 15 followers on September 1, 1985, and started his own denomination. Quiboloy's church started on September 1, 1985, and Quiboloy's prayer house was situated along Villamor Street in Agdao, Davao City. On October 2016, the KOJC reportedly claims to have 4 million tithed followers in
6724-463: Was revealed that the KOJC only had 4,000 members in total, not 7 million. Experts believe the KOJC's untruthful claim on their number was likely used by Quiboloy to fool politicians into gaining favors. Many politicians in the Philippines would often seek religious groups that would bloc-vote for them during elections, in exchange for favors. On March 9, 2024, Sonshine Media Network International announced on X that former President Rodrigo Duterte
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