Davao
Police Launch Massive Raid on Kingdom of Jesus Christ Compound in Davao City in Search of Pastor Quiboloy
Davao City – August 24, 2024 — In a renewed effort to apprehend Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, police forces raided the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City before dawn on Saturday, August 24. The raid, part of a broader operation to enforce multiple arrest warrants, involved a massive deployment of law enforcement personnel.
Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III, director of Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11), confirmed that a composite team of 2,000 officers from Regions 11, 12, and 13 participated in the operation aimed at capturing Quiboloy and his five co-accused. “We will enforce the law until Quiboloy and his co-accused are found,” Torre declared during a press briefing.
The search began at 4 a.m., with police entering the KOJC compound following negotiations with Israelito Torreon, legal counsel for Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the broadcast arm of KOJC. As of the latest reports, there has been no confirmation of Quiboloy’s capture or the arrest of any of his co-accused.
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed “son of God,” is wanted on charges of human trafficking, child abuse, and sexual abuse. His legal troubles began to mount internationally when he was placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list in February 2022. The FBI issued a wanted poster for Quiboloy, listing him as a fugitive and describing him as the leader of a “large-scale, international human trafficking scheme” that allegedly victimized church members, including minors, across the United States and the Philippines.
Quiboloy was indicted by a federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in November 2021. The indictment included charges of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, sex trafficking of children, and other related crimes. Despite these charges, Quiboloy has maintained his innocence and continued to lead his religious organization.
His legal troubles escalated in the Philippines when he was cited for contempt by the Senate and ordered arrested on March 19, 2024. Subsequent arrest orders were issued by courts in Davao and Pasig on April 1 and 11, respectively.
Major Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, stated that “less than a thousand” officers, led by Torre, were actively searching for Quiboloy within the compound. Dela Rey asserted, “100 percent nasa loob si Quiboloy,” indicating the police’s strong belief that the pastor was inside.
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Dela Rey also emphasized the legitimacy of the operation, which was supported by court-issued arrest warrants. The police established a tight perimeter around the compound, blocking all entrance and exit points. Torre instructed his forces not to allow any KOJC members to enter the compound while permitting those inside to leave, subject to his approval.
To aid in the search, radar devices capable of detecting heartbeats through solid objects were deployed within the compound.
The ongoing operation has not been without incident. SMNI reported that seven KOJC members allegedly died as a result of the police actions, though Dela Rey confirmed only one fatality, attributed to cardiac arrest.
This latest raid follows a similar operation on June 10, where police attempted to arrest Quiboloy and his associates at various KOJC properties, including locations in Davao City, Sarangani, and the Island Garden City of Samal, but were unsuccessful. However, on July 11, police did manage to apprehend one of the co-accused, Paulene Canada, in Davao City.
As of now, Quiboloy and the other accused—Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemañes—remain at large.
Source: mindanews.com, GMA News Online
Muslim offices in Davao City are getting ready for the start of Ramadan.
To prepare for the holy month, the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO), Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU), and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI have formed the Davao City Centralized Eid Prayer Council.
Aleem Abdulrahman Caderao, Executive Program Director of MCDPU, told the City Information Office that the council’s officers and board members were officially inducted yesterday. Their main task is to plan and organize two major events—Eid’l Adha, which marks the start of the fasting month, and Eid’l Fitr, which signals the end of Ramadan.
The council consists of 15 Muslim leaders, with Mufti Muhammad Yusop Pasigan as Chairman and Shaykh Abdulrahman Caderao as Vice Chairman.
“Gi-create ni siya aron dili katag-katag ang pagpahigayon sa duha ka Eids. Naa siya’y central nga council nga mao’y mu-suporta, magtinabangay, financially aron mapahigayon lang ang maong events,” Caderao said. (This means the council was formed to ensure the Eid celebrations are well-organized, with a central group that will assist, work together, and provide financial support.)
As part of the Ramadan preparations, a pre-Ramadan symposium will be held today from 9 AM to 3 PM at Jamjom Mosque, in front of SM Ecoland.
Caderao said the event will have four speakers who will discuss the meaning of Ramadan, fasting guidelines, the importance of charity, and the need for community bonding.
Meanwhile, moonsighting is scheduled for Friday. The sighting of the crescent moon will officially mark the beginning of Ramadan.
Source: Sunstar Davao
DAVAO CITY – A suspect involved in carnapping, known only by the alias Morsid, was fatally shot after attempting to escape from police officers in Brgy. Binugao, Toril, Davao City on the morning of February 15.
Reports indicate that the incident unfolded when personnel from the Toril and Bansalan Police Stations flagged down Morsid during a dragnet operation. The operation was initiated following a complaint filed by the owner of a blue Ombak vehicle that had been stolen from a mall parking lot in Toril.
Authorities were able to track down the suspect as he was heading toward the Cotabato area. Morsid’s group had been under surveillance for several months due to their suspected involvement in several carnapping incidents in the area.
The situation took a dangerous turn when the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm and resisted arrest. In response, police were compelled to return fire, resulting in Morsid’s death.
While authorities have not yet confirmed if Morsid was connected to other recent carnapping cases in Toril, they emphasized that this operation is part of their ongoing efforts to combat the rising crime rate in the area. Investigations are ongoing, and law enforcement continues to focus on dismantling criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft across the region.
This incident is the latest in a series of operations aimed at curbing carnapping, with local police intensifying their efforts to tackle criminal activities in the city.
Source: NewsPaper Update PH
Toril District, Davao City – Four individuals lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries in a fatal collision between two commuter vans on Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. The tragic incident occurred around 7 a.m. along the national highway near the Barangay Binugao Gym.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace van driven by Omar Manajero, 29, of Grotto Dos, Maguindanao, and another Toyota Hiace van driven by Salik Kadaffy Landasan, 46, of Poblacion, Kabacan, Cotabato.
According to the police investigation, the van driven by Landasan lost control while traveling toward Davao City from Digos City. The vehicle swerved onto the opposite lane and collided with Manajero’s van, which was carrying passengers from Awang, Cotabato.
The impact resulted in the deaths of four passengers in Manajero’s van: Remie Centena, Edna Centena, Mary Joy Abuda Lastimoso, and Sherlyn Altimo. Two other passengers, Jennifer Sandolan and Jessa Lastimoso, were injured in the collision.
Both drivers emerged from the accident unscathed and are currently in the custody of the Traffic Enforcement Unit as the investigation continues. Authorities are working to establish the cause of the accident and determine whether any charges will be filed.
The incident has left the community in mourning as families and friends grieve the loss of their loved ones. Traffic authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to road safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
(Source: Mindanao Times)
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