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Hontiveros stands firm against libel case filed by Quiboloy
Senator Risa Hontiveros has dismissed concerns about a libel charge brought by Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy, asserting she has nothing to fear. Quiboloy, whose organization has drawn scrutiny from international authorities, initiated legal action against the senator.
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MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed confidence Thursday in her position regarding a libel complaint filed by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, declaring she has no cause for alarm.
The senator's statement comes as Quiboloy faces serious allegations internationally. The KOJC leader is the subject of a wanted notice from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged involvement in human trafficking and child sexual abuse, among other charges.
Hontiveros has been a vocal critic of Quiboloy and the religious organization, citing concerns that prompted the founder's legal team to pursue the libel case against her.
The senator's defiant stance underscores her commitment to her public statements regarding the KOJC and its leadership, even as she faces legal action from Quiboloy's camp. The case marks the latest escalation in tensions between the lawmaker and the religious organization.