MANILA, Philippines – Even though he is facing various charges and is currently in jail, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy will still run for senator.
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On the last day of certificate of candidacy (COC) filing on Tuesday, October 8, Quiboloy once again made noise after filing the COC for senator in the 2025 midterm elections.
Through his authorized representative, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) filed the candidacy at the Manila Hotel Tent City.
His legal counsel, Mark Tolentino, explained Quiboloy's plans to run for senator.
"Ang focus niya bakit siya tumakbo dahil sa Diyos at sa Pilipinas nating mahal it means yung focus ng kaniyang platform... is God-centered, Philippine-centered and Filipino-centered na platform lalo na sa legislation bilang isang senador."
"Ang priority niya number one is yung religious freedom... second kailangan protektahan ang mga mahihirap mga poor particularly sa health, free medicine, fast medical services. Pastor Quiboloy will be the senator sa mga mahihirap, senator sa mga ordinaryong mga Pilipino, senador sa mga manggagawa. Madaling lapitan, willing makinig sa lahat ng problema ng taong bayan," Tolentino said.
Aside from focusing on religion and health, Tolentino also said that Quiboloy wants to focus on education in the Philippines.
"He will focus on education. He wants a massive quality education and zero corruption."
Aside from being KOJC leader, Quiboloy is known as a close friend and spiritual adviser of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Currently, Quiboloy is facing qualified human trafficking and sexual abuse charges and is currently detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
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It can be recalled that in September, Quiboloy was captured at the KOJC compound in Davao City after several days of searching by the authorities.
— Carl Santiago, The Summit Express
