October 23 2024Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, along with his co-accused, take their oath during the Senate hearing of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality in Pasay City on Wednesday. Quiboloy and other members of the religious group face allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse involving women and children members of the church.INQUIRER / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

MANILA, Philippines – The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) denied the request of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KoJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend a live television interview regarding his Senate bid.

In an order made public Tuesday, Pasig RTC said Quiboloy’s motion should be denied for “lack of merit.”

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On Quiboloy’s motion, the court said it was accompanied by a supposed formal invitation from ABS-CBN News Channel, “thereby impeding this Court from setting up appropriate parameters for the supposed live interview.”

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Taking note of the legal consequences and risks associated with any public statements, the court said “any discussion of the merits of his pending criminal case or commentary that could influence public perception of the judiciary or the ongoing proceedings may undermine the impartiality and integrity of the judicial process.”

“Considering that this court will not be able to oversee or monitor the live broadcast, there is a risk that any such statements will prejudice the ongoing criminal case,” it added.

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The court reminded the KoJC leader that while it recognizes his right to seek public office and engage in lawful campaign activities, “this right is not absolute and remains subject to regulation by the court.”

"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

Quiboloy and several others are charged with qualified human trafficking, a non-bailable offense before the Pasig Court.

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