Hontiveros reports an increase in victims ready to testify against Quiboloy.

Senator Risa Hontiveros announced on Friday that a growing number of individuals claiming to be victims of Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), are prepared to testify against him in the Senate. Hontiveros also stated, "We will bring Quiboloy and his co-accused before the Senate."

“We will ensure that Quiboloy and his co-accused appear before the Senate,” she added. “Many more victims are eager to testify to defend their identity, their dignity, and the complete truth.”

On Wednesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo mentioned that they are collecting additional testimonies and evidence following the approach of a new group of victims who disclosed distressing details.

Fajardo said the victims—some as young as  12 to 13 years old— were allegedly assured by Quiboloy that they remained “pure” and “intact” because they had sex with “the spirit of God.”

Quiboloy is also said to have warned the victims that an "Angel of death" would pursue them if they violated the confidentiality agreement.

In January, Hontiveros' panel heard from one of Quiboloy’s alleged victims, known by the alias “Amanda,” who was the first to publicly speak out about the alleged sexual abuses by Quiboloy.

Hontiveros expressed her gratitude to “Amanda” for her bravery, noting that her testimony has “inspired more victim-survivors to seek justice.” 

“She was among the first to testify publicly through the Senate, exposing the systematic rape, abuse, and exploitation perpetrated by Quiboloy,” Hontiveros said.

Quiboloy, along with four of his associates—Jackielyn Roy, Ingrid Canada, Cresente Canada, and Sylvia Cemanes—was arrested on September 8 at the KJC compound in Davao City. They have been held at the PNP custodial center since then. Another suspect, Paulene Canada, was arrested in July. Quiboloy and his co-accused face human trafficking charges in Pasig City court and child abuse cases in Quezon City court.

On Friday, the self-proclaimed “appointed Son of God” entered a plea of not guilty to human trafficking charges during his arraignment in Pasig City court, marking his first court appearance.