Quiboloy cannot refuse Senate subpoenas – Justice Carpio

MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy cannot refuse to attend a Senate inquiry on accusations of human trafficking and sexual abuse against him and his members, as it is his obligation as a citizen to attend when summoned, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio.

“You can’t say that the Senate or the senators will violate your constitutional rights. That’s premature. You are obliged to attend. As a citizen, you must appear,” Carpio said in an interview over Radyo 630 yesterday. Carpio said Quiboloy has the right to refuse to answer self-incriminating questions, but he has to attend the hearings first.

Carpio said the SC has already issued several decisions upholding the Senate’s power to summon individuals in legislative inquiries, and this could prompt the high tribunal to either drop Quiboloy’s petition for lack of merit or take it up. Hontiveros also assured Quiboloy’s camp that his constitutional rights will be respected should he physically attend the hearings, citing precedents where high-profile personalities were invited to the Senate.

Meanwhile, a case for violation of Section 4 of RA 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking Persons Act of 2003, which is non-bailable, has been filed against Quiboloy and others before the Pasig RTC.

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