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Leader of alleged religious cult in Cebu charged with multiple counts of rape

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<p>The leader of an alleged cult in Asturias town, Cebu, has been charged with multiple counts of rape by the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday.</p><p>Teodorico Feriol — who uses aliases such as “Brod Doring&quot;, “Master”, and “Tatay” — led the Higawnon Spiritual Consultation Services in Barangay San Isidro, the regional NBI office said.</p><p>Agent-on-case Agapito Gierran said the NBI received complaints from 2 victims who alleged that Feriol, who has said he can cure different illnesses, had asked his patrons to stay in his so-called temple for several nights, which led to the assault. </p><p>He described his alleged lewd actions as “spiritual missions”, the victims said.</p><p>“He represents himself as a Dios Amahan (Lord the Father) where he has 7 virgins or wives. Those who complained to us involved a minor and one that he impregnated,” Gierran said. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/17/21/18-miyembro-ng-kulto-5-pugante-sumuko-sa-davao-oriental">18 miyembro ng &#x27;kulto&#x27;, 5 pugante na sangkot sa jailbreak, sumuko sa Davao Oriental </a></li></ul><p>He said Feriol&#x27;s modus was to allegedly give drinks to those who came to him for help, and when they felt dizzy were threatened and exploited. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/14/21/7-tumakas-mula-sa-davao-oriental-provincial-jail">7 inmates tumakas mula sa Davao Oriental provincial jail; 1 patay</a></li></ul><p>Gierran said the incident happened last year but was only reported to the NBI last month. </p><p>Feriol is facing charges of 3 counts of rape under RA 8353. His case is still undergoing a preliminary investigation at the provincial prosecutor. </p><p>The NBI warned the public to discern first before entering and believing groups that promise to be healed from illness. <strong>— Report from Annie Perez</strong></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1835211" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

The leader of an alleged cult in Asturias town has been charged with multiple counts of rape by the National Bureau of Investigation Wednesday.