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Padilla directs Senate panel to investigate PNP's Davao ops vs Quiboloy
Padilla directs Senate panel to investigate PNP's Davao ops vs Quiboloy
MANILA — Sen. Robin Padilla on Tuesday formally sought a Senate investigation into the Philippine National Police's (PNP) operation last week to serve the warrants of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy at his Davao City compound.
MANILA — Sen. Robin Padilla on Tuesday formally sought a Senate investigation into the Philippine National Police's (PNP) operation last week to serve the warrants of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy at his Davao City compound.
Padilla said the probe would determine if there was "unnecessary and excessive force" used during the operation.
Padilla said the probe would determine if there was "unnecessary and excessive force" used during the operation.
Over 100 police personnel from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Special Action Force, and other PNP units entered the properties of Quiboloy, including the KOJC compound in Buhangin, Davao City, and the Prayer and Glory Mountains in Barangay Tamayong early Monday.
Over 100 police personnel from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Special Action Force, and other PNP units entered the properties of Quiboloy, including the KOJC compound in Buhangin, Davao City, and the Prayer and Glory Mountains in Barangay Tamayong early Monday.
The controversial televangelist, who faces sexual abuse and trafficking cases in Davao City and Pasig City courts, remains at large.
The controversial televangelist, who faces sexual abuse and trafficking cases in Davao City and Pasig City courts, remains at large.
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Padilla said he wants the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, led by Sen. Bato dela Rosa, to look into "whether there was a violation of the PNP's policy to respect human rights" during its June 10 operation.
Padilla said he wants the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, led by Sen. Bato dela Rosa, to look into "whether there was a violation of the PNP's policy to respect human rights" during its June 10 operation.
Dela Rosa, a PNP chief during the Duterte administration, has historically defended the police and their operations at Senate hearings.
Dela Rosa, a PNP chief during the Duterte administration, has historically defended the police and their operations at Senate hearings.
"There is a need for the PNP to promote and protect human rights because these very acts are vital to the maintenance of public order, guarantee of public safety, and respect for the rule of law," Padilla said in his resolution.
"There is a need for the PNP to promote and protect human rights because these very acts are vital to the maintenance of public order, guarantee of public safety, and respect for the rule of law," Padilla said in his resolution.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo earlier said 6 supporters of Quiboloy who participated in the demonstration at Glory Mountain were slapped with obstruction of justice, disobedience to agents of persons in authority, and possession of bladed weapons or blunt/pointed objects complaints.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo earlier said 6 supporters of Quiboloy who participated in the demonstration at Glory Mountain were slapped with obstruction of justice, disobedience to agents of persons in authority, and possession of bladed weapons or blunt/pointed objects complaints.
Meanwhile, former President Rodrigo Duterte, representing KOJC, said they are set to take legal action against law enforcement agencies involved in what he described as an "overkill" serving of warrants.
Meanwhile, former President Rodrigo Duterte, representing KOJC, said they are set to take legal action against law enforcement agencies involved in what he described as an "overkill" serving of warrants.
Despite the tension, authorities said no one was reported hurt during the operation. Padilla, in his resolution, said that there were some injuries among Quiboloy's followers.
Despite the tension, authorities said no one was reported hurt during the operation. Padilla, in his resolution, said that there were some injuries among Quiboloy's followers.
Quibiloy remains at large.
Quibiloy remains at large.
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