Vice President Sara Duterte expresses her support to FBI most wanted and alleged sexual trafficker Apollo Quiboloy and his network Sonshine Media Network Inc. or SMNI.
In a statement, Duterte said Quiboloy deserves a fair trial and he must given his day in court.
“Sa mga ginagawang pagdinig ay tila pinatawan na ng guilty verdict si Pastor Quiboloy, kahit na nakabatay lamang ang pagdinig na ito sa mga paratang ng mga testigo na nagkukubli ng kanilang katauhan at hindi mapatunayan ang kredibilidad,” said Duterte.
Duterte believes that the current investigation against Quiboloy is not fair.
“Marami sa atin ang naniniwala na ang dinaranas ngayon ni Pastor Quiboloy ay isang pandarahas at hindi patas,” she added.
The Dutertes are close allies of the religious leader. Former President Rodrigo Duterte was previously named as caretaker of the assets of SMNI.
Senators have cited Quiboloy in contempt for skipping the hearings of Senator Risa Hontiveros.
Senators Robin Padilla, Cynthia Villar, Imee Marcos, Bong Go, and Mark Villar tried to block the contempt order but failed to reach the number of signatures needed.
