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Cendaña defends remarks on Quiboloy as counter-affidavit filed
Akbayan party-list Representative Percival Cendaña has maintained that his public statements about Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy contain no libelous content. The lawmaker filed a counter-affidavit in response to cases filed against him over the remarks.
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MANILA — Akbayan party-list Representative Percival Cendaña has stood by his earlier statements regarding Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, asserting that nothing in his remarks constitutes libel.
Cendaña made the declaration while submitting his counter-affidavit to address the cases initiated against him. During a Friday media interview, the lawmaker emphasized his position on the matter, underscoring what he characterized as the factual basis of his public comments.
The dispute stems from statements Cendaña made publicly about Quiboloy, which led to legal action being taken against the congressman. The filing of the counter-affidavit represents Cendaña's formal response to the allegations and his legal defense against the libel accusations.
The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding public statements made by lawmakers about prominent religious figures and their respective organizations operating in the Philippines.