THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) ordered on Tuesday the transfer of the cases faced by wanted televangelist Apollo C. Quiboloy from Davao City to Quezon City.
The High Court granted the request to move the venue of the two criminal cases of Mr. Quiboloy as it found “compelling reasons to justify the transfer of venue,” as raised by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla last April 4.
“The cases involve public interest, with the accused, a well-known religious leader, being influential in the area. As this could cause local biases and a strong possibility that witnesses cannot freely testify due to fear and influence of the accused, the Court found it prudent and judicious to order the transfer of the cases to Quezon City,” the SC said in a statement. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
