Comelec: Quiboloy could be charged for falsified COC info

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is currently detained due to child abuse and trafficking cases, submitted his certificate of candidacy for senator on Tuesday through an authorized representative.

MANILA – Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy could be charged if proven to have falsified information on his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator.

According to Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson Atty. Rex Laudiangco, the detained pastor could face perjury case since COC is executed under oath.

“Since COC is executed under oath, failure to declare the truth may subject the aspirant to perjury,” Laudiangco said in a statement. “Or he might also be declared an independent candidate.”

Questions regarding Quiboloy’s COC surfaced after he indicated in his certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) that he was running under the Workers’ and Peasants’ Party (WPP).

WPP president and senatorial aspirant Atty. Sonny Matula, meanwhile, denied that the party has signed the KOJC founder’s CONA.

“I am not aware of who signed his CONA. Only three individuals are authorized to sign on behalf of WPP: the Chair, the President, and the Senior Vice President,” Matula said.

“As President, I can confirm that I did not sign any CONA for Quiboloy. Upon inquiring, the other two, Atty. Ariel Arias (Chair) and Dr. Oscar Morado (SVP) have also stated that they have no knowledge of signing a CONA for him,” he added.

Quiboloy, who is currently detained due to child abuse and trafficking cases, submitted his COC on Tuesday through authorized representative and legal counsel Mark Tolentino.

Tolentino said Quiboloy decided to seek a Senate seat to push for legislation promoting religious freedom, fast medical services, quality education and zero corruption.

“Kailangan ang government natin should secure holy grounds against state forces,” Tolentino said in a short speech at the Manila Hotel Tent City in Manila City.

“Kung ano po ‘yong ginawa ni Pastor Quiboloy sa KOJC, iyong King Dome, sa lahat sa buong mundo, iyon ang gagawin niya sa buong Pilipinas bilang isang senador,” he added./PN

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