Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), denied allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse in a Senate hearing.
During questioning by Senator Risa Hontiveros at the Senate committee on women, family, and children, Quiboloy refuted all accusations against him.
Quiboloy challenged his accusers to file legal cases, stating he is ready to face them in court.
Former KOJC members, serving as resource persons, shared their experiences during the hearing, including one who claimed they were forced into a seven-day dry fasting.
Another testimony came from a mother who left her 13-year-old child in KOJC’s care, with the promise of education, only to find out the child was forced to beg instead of attending school.
The mother revealed her suspicion after learning that her child was selling food from morning until night.
The mother, with support from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd), demanded her child’s return, which KOJC complied with.
Quiboloy insisted that the dry fasting was voluntary and not forced.
However, a resource person contradicted this claim, asserting it was mandatory.
Quiboloy also denied that KOJC members are made to beg to support church operations.
When questioned about the alleged presence of “Angels of Death,” forced marriages abroad, and links to the Duterte death squad, Quiboloy declined to provide any information.