Makati court issues extradition warrant of arrest vs Apollo Quiboloy, two others
An extradition warrant and Hold Departure Order have been issued against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy and his two co-accused over charges of human trafficking and financial crimes.
According to the Department of Justice, the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 145 has issued the Extradition Warrant of Arrest against Quiboloy and his co-accused, Teresita Tolibas Dandan, and Helen Panilag on Nov. 12.
"On 12 November 2026, pursuant to Section 4, Rule 2 of the Rules on Extradition Proceedings, the court issued an Extradition Warrant of Arrest against the foregoing individuals, after finding probable cause that: (a) each extraditee is the person named in the corresponding foreign arrest warrant and indictment, (b) that the offenses charged are extraditable offenses, and (c) that each extraditee committed the offense or offenses charged," the DOJ statement read.
The three are facing multiple federal charges, including human trafficking, sex trafficking of children, conspiracy, and bulk cash smuggling.
The DOJ added that the Makati RTC has issued an HDO against each extraditee to bar any attempt to depart from the Philippines.
Per the Rules on Extradition Proceedings, once the court receives notice of arrest, it will personally serve the summons and petition to the extraditees, who will be given 15 days to file a sworn response.
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This came a few days after the US government filed the extradition request with the Makati RTC.
Quiboloy, a controversial pastor who calls himself the "Appointed Son of God," has been on the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s most-wanted list since February 2022.
He is currently held at the Pasig City Jail.
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