Hontiveros slams Quiboloy’s reported ’17 conditions’
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Hontiveros slams Quiboloy’s reported ’17 conditions’
Sherrie Ann Torres,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 11, 2024 05:22 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 12, 2024 09:02 AM PHT
Televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and Sen. Risa Hontiveros. ABS-CBN News/composite/file
Televangelist Apollo Quiboloy and Sen. Risa Hontiveros. ABS-CBN News/composite/fileMANILA - Several hours before the March 12 deadline to reverse a senator’s contempt order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ’s Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, social media platforms were flooded by the religious leader’s alleged “17 conditions” before he will attend the Senate hearing.
MANILA - Several hours before the March 12 deadline to reverse a senator’s contempt order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ’s Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, social media platforms were flooded by the religious leader’s alleged “17 conditions” before he will attend the Senate hearing.
The conditions were posted by a group of bloggers who, according to SMNI sources, interviewed Quiboloy over the weekend.
The conditions were posted by a group of bloggers who, according to SMNI sources, interviewed Quiboloy over the weekend.
The posts showcase a photo of Quiboloy in a suit with entitled “Set of Conditions for Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy to Attend Risa Hontiveros’ Senate Hearing,” listed down the following terms:
The posts showcase a photo of Quiboloy in a suit with entitled “Set of Conditions for Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy to Attend Risa Hontiveros’ Senate Hearing,” listed down the following terms:
1. Unmask and show the full faces of your witnesses, no mask, no dark eyeglasses, no caps, bonnets, or head covering of any kind.
1. Unmask and show the full faces of your witnesses, no mask, no dark eyeglasses, no caps, bonnets, or head covering of any kind.
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2. Reveal your witnesses’ true name and identity with recent valid photo I.D.’s. reveal the identity and real name with photo I.D. of your scriptwriters
2. Reveal your witnesses’ true name and identity with recent valid photo I.D.’s. reveal the identity and real name with photo I.D. of your scriptwriters
3. You must sign a notarized waiver of rights of your arbitrary contempt power
3. You must sign a notarized waiver of rights of your arbitrary contempt power
4. You must sign a notarized waiver of your immunity rights
4. You must sign a notarized waiver of your immunity rights
5. Do not restrict my answer to any questions to a mere “yes” or “no.”
5. Do not restrict my answer to any questions to a mere “yes” or “no.”
6. No limit of time for me to ask or answer questions
6. No limit of time for me to ask or answer questions
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7. I retain my right, to only answer questions that are necessary under my discretion
7. I retain my right, to only answer questions that are necessary under my discretion
8. I retain the right to personally cross examine your witnesses that includes you, Madam Chair (no limit)
8. I retain the right to personally cross examine your witnesses that includes you, Madam Chair (no limit)
9. You must reveal the real amount that you paid to these witnesses whether by way of cash, ATM, credit card, GCash, etc. it must be attested and signed by your witnesses including sources of funds, whether personal or government-related funds
9. You must reveal the real amount that you paid to these witnesses whether by way of cash, ATM, credit card, GCash, etc. it must be attested and signed by your witnesses including sources of funds, whether personal or government-related funds
10. Provide a notarized letter of assurance signed by you and the Senate President that there is no collusion between you and the Senate leadership with the US government, FBI, CIA, US Embassy, State Department Security Officer from Marcos government to illegally arrest me through provisionary or extraordinary rendition that includes
10. Provide a notarized letter of assurance signed by you and the Senate President that there is no collusion between you and the Senate leadership with the US government, FBI, CIA, US Embassy, State Department Security Officer from Marcos government to illegally arrest me through provisionary or extraordinary rendition that includes
11. You must allow my 50 security personnel including a number of police and AFP officers to attend the hearing and secure my perimeter
11. You must allow my 50 security personnel including a number of police and AFP officers to attend the hearing and secure my perimeter
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12. You must allow me to bring my own witnesses to testify against your witnesses (no time limit)
12. You must allow me to bring my own witnesses to testify against your witnesses (no time limit)
13. It must be your own responsibility to secure safety clearance from ATO and CAAP for my private jet to take off and land from Davao International Airport to Manila airport and vice versa smoothly and without trouble in in compliance also of Condition No. 10 of this set of conditions
13. It must be your own responsibility to secure safety clearance from ATO and CAAP for my private jet to take off and land from Davao International Airport to Manila airport and vice versa smoothly and without trouble in in compliance also of Condition No. 10 of this set of conditions
14. All expenses incurred from this trip including private jet back and forth with parking in NAIA, food according to my dietary requirements, and fees for accommodation in a five-start hotel for me and my party must be shouldered by your office
14. All expenses incurred from this trip including private jet back and forth with parking in NAIA, food according to my dietary requirements, and fees for accommodation in a five-start hotel for me and my party must be shouldered by your office
15. The set of conditions must be duly signed by the President of the Philippines and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Martin Romualdez
15. The set of conditions must be duly signed by the President of the Philippines and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Martin Romualdez
16. Send to me the written answers to this set of conditions two days before the scheduled hearing with your signature
16. Send to me the written answers to this set of conditions two days before the scheduled hearing with your signature
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17. Failure to comply to this set of conditions forfeits your chance of my expository attendance, thus rendering your Senate a big joke of shameful charlatans and a shallow exposition of a bunch of idiotic parroting mindless, pathological liars paid and taught by their deceiving lying masters just to read a poorly pwrrepared type written narrative of hellish lies. What a gross embarrassment and insult to the intelligence of decent, dignified, critical thinking people, from which the sake of sanity, we should avoid like a plague.
17. Failure to comply to this set of conditions forfeits your chance of my expository attendance, thus rendering your Senate a big joke of shameful charlatans and a shallow exposition of a bunch of idiotic parroting mindless, pathological liars paid and taught by their deceiving lying masters just to read a poorly pwrrepared type written narrative of hellish lies. What a gross embarrassment and insult to the intelligence of decent, dignified, critical thinking people, from which the sake of sanity, we should avoid like a plague.
'DINAIG PA ANG 10 COMMANDMENTS'
In a news conference Monday, Senator Risa Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, scoffed at the alleged demands of Quiboloy.
In a news conference Monday, Senator Risa Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, scoffed at the alleged demands of Quiboloy.
“Mga kasama, sa tingin ko ay wala kahit sino sa atin ang nag-akala na darating ang panahon na kapag may ipinatawag na pumunta sa hearing, ang isasagot ay 'Sige, pupunta ako sa hearing, pero SA LABING PITONG KONDISYON….'. First time ko makabalita ng ganito, sa totoo lang,” Hontiveros told journalists.
“Mga kasama, sa tingin ko ay wala kahit sino sa atin ang nag-akala na darating ang panahon na kapag may ipinatawag na pumunta sa hearing, ang isasagot ay 'Sige, pupunta ako sa hearing, pero SA LABING PITONG KONDISYON….'. First time ko makabalita ng ganito, sa totoo lang,” Hontiveros told journalists.
“Dinaig pa ni Pastor Quiboloy ang Sampung Utos ng Dyos. Ang masasabi ko lang dyan, BAKIT SENADO ANG MAG-AADJUST SA KANYA? The Senate will not bend its rules and procedures for you, Pastor Quiboloy, even if you are, as you say, a self-appointed son of God. Hindi kami para utusan mo. You will not mock the system of checks and balances on our watch. This is not up for debate,” the senator added.
“Dinaig pa ni Pastor Quiboloy ang Sampung Utos ng Dyos. Ang masasabi ko lang dyan, BAKIT SENADO ANG MAG-AADJUST SA KANYA? The Senate will not bend its rules and procedures for you, Pastor Quiboloy, even if you are, as you say, a self-appointed son of God. Hindi kami para utusan mo. You will not mock the system of checks and balances on our watch. This is not up for debate,” the senator added.
Hontiveros also called Quiboloy’s supposed demands as “out of this world.”
Hontiveros also called Quiboloy’s supposed demands as “out of this world.”
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“Madalas, in the interest of time, kami mismo mga kapwa senador ay nag-o-observe ng time limit ayon sa facilitation ng chair. Ito sila, no time limit. So, talaga, out of this world. Out of this world,” Hontiveros remarked.
“Madalas, in the interest of time, kami mismo mga kapwa senador ay nag-o-observe ng time limit ayon sa facilitation ng chair. Ito sila, no time limit. So, talaga, out of this world. Out of this world,” Hontiveros remarked.
For her, the most absurd is the part where Quiboloy demands for an all-expenses paid appearance to the Senate.
For her, the most absurd is the part where Quiboloy demands for an all-expenses paid appearance to the Senate.
“O, huling halimbawa, number 14. All expenses incurred from this trip, yung kanya raw pagpunta rito na ang dami-daming kasama, malaki yung kanyang entourage. All expenses incurred from this trip, including private jet flight back and forth with parking in NAIA, food according to my dietary requirements and fees for accommodation in a five-star hotel for me and my party, must be shouldered by your office."
“O, huling halimbawa, number 14. All expenses incurred from this trip, yung kanya raw pagpunta rito na ang dami-daming kasama, malaki yung kanyang entourage. All expenses incurred from this trip, including private jet flight back and forth with parking in NAIA, food according to my dietary requirements and fees for accommodation in a five-star hotel for me and my party, must be shouldered by your office."
“So, wow! Kukulangin pa talaga yung ipinalimos niya sa mga tao niya para sa jet fuel. Ito ngayon ay mayroong all expenses for that private jet flight. Merong pang food requirements. At hindi lang four-star, three-star, two-star, one-star, five-star hotel. Magastos po ang resource person natin,” Hontiveros said.
“So, wow! Kukulangin pa talaga yung ipinalimos niya sa mga tao niya para sa jet fuel. Ito ngayon ay mayroong all expenses for that private jet flight. Merong pang food requirements. At hindi lang four-star, three-star, two-star, one-star, five-star hotel. Magastos po ang resource person natin,” Hontiveros said.
According to Hontiveros, the latest information that she received was that the “written objection” targeting to reverse her contempt ruling is still short by 4 signatories.
According to Hontiveros, the latest information that she received was that the “written objection” targeting to reverse her contempt ruling is still short by 4 signatories.
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Hontiveros said she remains hopeful that her colleagues will review and listen to the testimonies of alleged victims before looking at the written objection.
Hontiveros said she remains hopeful that her colleagues will review and listen to the testimonies of alleged victims before looking at the written objection.
QUIBOLOY CAMP: 'DEMANDS' ARE 'FAKE NEWS'
But Quiboloy's camp on Tuesday scored Hontiveros for reacting "on what is obviously fake news" regarding the pastor's supposed demands.
But Quiboloy's camp on Tuesday scored Hontiveros for reacting "on what is obviously fake news" regarding the pastor's supposed demands.
"Had Ms. Hontiveros been possessed of even a shred of common sense, she should have been alerted to the fact that the 'demands' are so exaggerated as to be unrealistic," said Quiboloy's lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
"Had Ms. Hontiveros been possessed of even a shred of common sense, she should have been alerted to the fact that the 'demands' are so exaggerated as to be unrealistic," said Quiboloy's lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
"Yet, such obvious hallmarks of disinformation has eluded her attention, so much so that she is either so dense or perhaps the disinformation was deliberately spread so that Hontiveros could seize on it and further put the Pastor in a bad light. In any case, her violent reaction on such an evidently bogus report reflects badly on her fitness for public office and competence as a Senator," he said in a statement.
"Yet, such obvious hallmarks of disinformation has eluded her attention, so much so that she is either so dense or perhaps the disinformation was deliberately spread so that Hontiveros could seize on it and further put the Pastor in a bad light. In any case, her violent reaction on such an evidently bogus report reflects badly on her fitness for public office and competence as a Senator," he said in a statement.
Topacio continued, "But do carry on, Ms. Hontiveros. In the face of mounting prices and the deteriorating peace and order situation, among other problems, the Filipino people could use a good laugh."
Topacio continued, "But do carry on, Ms. Hontiveros. In the face of mounting prices and the deteriorating peace and order situation, among other problems, the Filipino people could use a good laugh."
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DUTERTE AS KOJC ASSET ADMINISTRATOR
Hontiveros on Monday said that she can only guess what is the motivation of Quiboloy for appointing former president Rodrigo Duterte as KOJC’s asset administrator, except for signs that their interests are “intertwined.”
Hontiveros on Monday said that she can only guess what is the motivation of Quiboloy for appointing former president Rodrigo Duterte as KOJC’s asset administrator, except for signs that their interests are “intertwined.”
“Ewan ko kung gusto nilang iparating pero yung mensaheng nakakarating sa publiko eh lalong dumadami ang mga issue. Lalong lumilinaw kung ganong ka-intertwine ang mga interes, maging ang mga economic interest ni Duterte at ni Pastor Quiboloy. Dahil usually po ang nag-aatas ng isang administrator sa kanyang properties ay isang tao na hindi kayang siya ang mangasiwa sa mga properties niya,” the senator said.
“Ewan ko kung gusto nilang iparating pero yung mensaheng nakakarating sa publiko eh lalong dumadami ang mga issue. Lalong lumilinaw kung ganong ka-intertwine ang mga interes, maging ang mga economic interest ni Duterte at ni Pastor Quiboloy. Dahil usually po ang nag-aatas ng isang administrator sa kanyang properties ay isang tao na hindi kayang siya ang mangasiwa sa mga properties niya,” the senator said.
She added: “So ganon kataas, kalaki ang pagtitiwala at pagsasakamay ni Quiboloy kay Duterte sa kanyang mga ari-arian. May kasabihan pa nga diba, tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.”
She added: “So ganon kataas, kalaki ang pagtitiwala at pagsasakamay ni Quiboloy kay Duterte sa kanyang mga ari-arian. May kasabihan pa nga diba, tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.”
“Dahil ginawa niya iyon, pinasakamay niya kay Duterte yung kanyang pagmamay-ari, lalong kumakalat yung haka-haka na naghahanda siya, si Quiboloy, na tumakas dito sa Pilipinas. Kaya inuulit ko po ang aking panawagan sa Bureau of Immigration na siguruhin na sa lahat ng borders ng ating bansa, sa lahat ng mga ports of exit ay hindi makatakas si Quiboloy,” she said.
“Dahil ginawa niya iyon, pinasakamay niya kay Duterte yung kanyang pagmamay-ari, lalong kumakalat yung haka-haka na naghahanda siya, si Quiboloy, na tumakas dito sa Pilipinas. Kaya inuulit ko po ang aking panawagan sa Bureau of Immigration na siguruhin na sa lahat ng borders ng ating bansa, sa lahat ng mga ports of exit ay hindi makatakas si Quiboloy,” she said.
SCENARIO
March 12 marks the deadline for Senator Robin Padilla to produce his “written objection” to Hontiveros’ contempt order.
March 12 marks the deadline for Senator Robin Padilla to produce his “written objection” to Hontiveros’ contempt order.
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Failure to produce eight signatories would result in retaining Hontivero’s contempt ruling.
Failure to produce eight signatories would result in retaining Hontivero’s contempt ruling.
“Umaasa ako na bukas, lahat, o kung hindi man lahat, karamihan ng mga kasama ko sa komite ay maninindigan kasama ng mga victim-survivors. At ayon na ayon sa rules of the Senate at sa mandato at kapangyarihan ng Senado,” Hontiveros said.
“Umaasa ako na bukas, lahat, o kung hindi man lahat, karamihan ng mga kasama ko sa komite ay maninindigan kasama ng mga victim-survivors. At ayon na ayon sa rules of the Senate at sa mandato at kapangyarihan ng Senado,” Hontiveros said.
This will give her the authority to request Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to issue an arrest order against Quiboloy, the senator said.
This will give her the authority to request Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to issue an arrest order against Quiboloy, the senator said.
“Ipa-follow up ko kay SP na ipaaresto na siya (Quiboloy) para dalhin dito para sa wakas, sa wakas humarap na sa Senado, sumagot na sa mga tanong tungkol sa kanya,” Hontiveros said.
“Ipa-follow up ko kay SP na ipaaresto na siya (Quiboloy) para dalhin dito para sa wakas, sa wakas humarap na sa Senado, sumagot na sa mga tanong tungkol sa kanya,” Hontiveros said.
In the event that the House of Representatives will be the first to effect the arrest of Quiboloy, there is a possibility that the Senate will ask its counterparts to request the televangelist’s presence, she said.
In the event that the House of Representatives will be the first to effect the arrest of Quiboloy, there is a possibility that the Senate will ask its counterparts to request the televangelist’s presence, she said.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III meantime, did not discount the possibility of seeing Quibloy running to the Supreme Court.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III meantime, did not discount the possibility of seeing Quibloy running to the Supreme Court.
“Going to court is and always will or should be a remedy for all people here in the Philippines. Citizens and even foreigners alike. That is his right and prerogative and should not be taken against him,” Pimentel said.
“Going to court is and always will or should be a remedy for all people here in the Philippines. Citizens and even foreigners alike. That is his right and prerogative and should not be taken against him,” Pimentel said.
Padilla begged off from updating journalists on the number of senators supporting his objection.
Padilla begged off from updating journalists on the number of senators supporting his objection.
Senator Imee Marcos, one of the four signatories who are for the reversal of the contempt order, said that she wouldn’t mind if they would lose in the end.
Senator Imee Marcos, one of the four signatories who are for the reversal of the contempt order, said that she wouldn’t mind if they would lose in the end.
“Okay lang matalo, basta, ayoko kasi, sa totoo lang, na magamit yung Senado sa pagpu-pulitika. Yun talaga yung punto ng aking objection. Dahil nakita natin, may kaso yung Korte Suprema yung Bengzon vs Senate Blue Ribbon Committee na pareho naman yung paksa, wala namang bagong in aid of legislation. Parang sinabi na yung korte ang mag-imbestiga at mag-prosecute. Huwag magpapagamit,”Marcos said.
“Okay lang matalo, basta, ayoko kasi, sa totoo lang, na magamit yung Senado sa pagpu-pulitika. Yun talaga yung punto ng aking objection. Dahil nakita natin, may kaso yung Korte Suprema yung Bengzon vs Senate Blue Ribbon Committee na pareho naman yung paksa, wala namang bagong in aid of legislation. Parang sinabi na yung korte ang mag-imbestiga at mag-prosecute. Huwag magpapagamit,”Marcos said.
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Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is a friend of Quiboloy but not a Committee on Women member, coyly asked if he could still join those who are opposed to the contempt ruling.
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is a friend of Quiboloy but not a Committee on Women member, coyly asked if he could still join those who are opposed to the contempt ruling.
Just like Marcos, dela Rosa also supported Duterte’s appointment as KOJC assets administrator.
Just like Marcos, dela Rosa also supported Duterte’s appointment as KOJC assets administrator.
“Wala namang masama kung makita syang (Quiboloy) kasama ni President Duterte. May warrant of arrest na ba siya?... maganda yun para mapangalagaan ng husto (ang KOJC properties,” dela Rosa said.
“Wala namang masama kung makita syang (Quiboloy) kasama ni President Duterte. May warrant of arrest na ba siya?... maganda yun para mapangalagaan ng husto (ang KOJC properties,” dela Rosa said.
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