Apollo Quiboloy

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Carreon and the surname or paternal family name is Quiboloy.

Apollo Quiboloy
Headshot of Apollo Quiboloy. He is a Filipino man in his seventies with short hair and brown skin.
Quiboloy in 2022
Born
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy

(1950-04-25) April 25, 1950 (age 74)
Dumanlas, Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPACQ, ACQ
OccupationPastor
Criminal statusIncarcerated at Philippine National Police Custodial Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City[1]
TitleAppointed Son of God;
Owner of the Universe[2]
Personal
ReligionChristianity
DenominationRestorationist
Organization
ChurchUnited Pentecostal Church of the Philippines (former)
Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Founder ofKingdom of Jesus Christ
Senior posting
Period in office1985–2022
PredecessorPosition established
SuccessorMarlon Acobo[3]
PostExecutive Pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ
Websitewww.apolloquiboloy.com

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy (locally [kɪboˈlɔɪ]; born April 25, 1950)[a] is a Filipino pastor and the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC or KJC), a Restorationist church based in the Philippines.[6][7] He founded the KOJC in 1985, proclaiming himself the "Appointed Son of God" and the "Owner of the Universe".[8][9]

Quiboloy is notable for founding the broadcasting network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) and gained further recognition for his close ties with the 16th Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte.[9][10][11]

Quiboloy is currently on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's wanted list[12] after the Central District of California indicted him and his accomplices for various crimes, including sex[13][14] and human trafficking,[15] marriage fraud, coercion, money laundering, cash smuggling, and other charges.[16][17] After refusing to cooperate with Philippine government inquiries into the alleged human rights violations,[18] the Senate of the Philippines issued an arrest warrant on March 19, 2024,[19][20][21] 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.[22][23] Quiboloy was arrested by the authorities on September 8, 2024.[24]

  1. ^ Mateo, Janvic. "Quiboloy to remain in PNP custody amid transfer order". Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Valderama, Tita (March 11, 2024). "The curious case of Apollo Quiboloy". VERA Files. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Quiboloy lawyers say he doesn't have 'details' required in SMNI hearing". GMA Integrated News. March 8, 2024. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "APOLLO CARREON QUIBOLOY". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy thanks well-wishers on his 71st birthday". SMNI News. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Dacanay, Barbara Mae (May 4, 2010). "Arroyo welcomes church leader's poll support". gulfnews.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  7. ^ Padillo, Maya M (March 20, 2010). "Villar is my mother's choice, says Quiboloy". The Mindanao Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on December 14, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  8. ^ "Kingdom of Jesus Christ.... FAQ". Kingdom Of Jesus Christ. Archived from the original on February 24, 2011.
  9. ^ a b Gavilan, Jodesz (March 14, 2024). "FAST FACTS: Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the 'Appointed Son of God'?". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Robles, Raissa (January 26, 2024). "Philippine pastor who styles himself as 'son of god' accused of rape at senate hearing". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Tordesillas, Ellen (May 24, 2016). "'Tampuhan' hints friendship so deep between Duterte and Quiboloy". ‘Tampuhan’ hints friendship so deep between Duterte and Quiboloy. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
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  13. ^ Andrew Kelly (November 19, 2021). "U.S. announces sex-trafficking charges against Duterte's spiritual adviser". Reuters. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  14. ^ "Central District of California | Federal Grand Jury Issues New Indictment Against Leaders of Philippines-Based Church that Alleges Sex Trafficking Scheme | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Gregorio, Xave (February 5, 2022). "Quiboloy, 2 others wanted in US over trafficking charges". Philstar Global Corp. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  16. ^ Regine Cabato, Andrea Salcedo (November 19, 2021). "Filipino megachurch founder forced girls and young women into sex, telling them it was 'God's will,' feds say". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Central District of California | Grand Jury Indicts 3 Top Administrators of Philippine Church in Scheme to Traffic Workers and Defraud Immigration System | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Peralta-Malonzo, Third Anne (January 25, 2024). "Quiboloy refuses to submit self to Senate inquiry". SunStar Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Bacelonia, Wilnard (March 19, 2024). "Senate issues arrest order vs. Quiboloy". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  20. ^ Magsambol, Bonz (March 19, 2024). "Senate orders arrest of Apollo Quiboloy". Rappler. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  21. ^ Venturillo, Kyle (March 5, 2024). "Arrest Quiboloy". Senate of the Philippines. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "P10M bounty offered for info on Quiboloy". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  23. ^ Argosino, Faith (July 8, 2024). "P10 million reward offered for the arrest of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Argosino, Faith (September 8, 2024). "Apollo Quiboloy has been arrested – DILG chief Abalos". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.


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