Senator Risa Hontiveros raised concerns during today’s Senate investigation, February 19, about the potential issuance of an Immigration Look-Out Bulletin Order (ILBO) against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

However, a Department of Justice (DOJ) representative clarified that, in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling, they are only authorized to monitor individuals and not prevent them from leaving the country.

Nevertheless, Hontiveros became aware of Quiboloy’s ownership of a private jet and his previous use of it to travel abroad.

This realization prompted further action from the senator during an ongoing investigation, where she, seemingly acting as a one-man Senate panel, explored alternative measures to address the alleged criminal activities linked to Quiboloy’s Kingdom of Jesus Christ enterprise.

The accusations against the organization range from child abuse, sexual predation, and slavery to labor law violations and even outright murder.

Among the angles being considered is whether the Kingdom of Jesus Christ potentially violated labor laws, including those related to forced labor.

In a significant development, a subpoena has finally been issued against the embattled leader of the Davao-based religious organization as confirmed by Hontiveros.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa Senate President for signing the subpoena against Apollo Quiboloy. My office has made it our policy to put the voices of women and children first. To put the voices of the victim survivors at the center,” Hontiveros expressed during her panel’s probe on Quiboloy’s alleged crimes.

“I am glad that the current institution, under the Senate leadership has made it its policy too,” she added.

Senate President Zubiri also assured that he would sign the subpoena for the religious leader upon his return from a trip to the Visayas.

“I have been told by my staff that the issuance of the subpoena for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has been prepared and is now ready for my signature,” Zubiri stated earlier.

This assurance came after Hontiveros pushed for the Senate leadership to compel Quiboloy’s appearance through a subpoena rather than a mere invitation.