MANILA, Philippines – Binatikos ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte nitong Sabado, Agosto 24 ang pinakabagong police attempt na arestuhin ang puganteng Pastor na “Appointed Son of God” na si Apollo Quiboloy.
Matatandaan na lumusob sa KOJC Compound ang mga tauhan ng Philippine National Police para isilbi ang warrant of arrest laban kay Quiboloy na nahaharap ngayon sa kasong human trafficking at sexual abuse.
“Our country has never been in a more tragic state as it is today. Rights have been trampled upon and our laws derided,” saad sa pahayag ni Duterte.
“We sympathize with the members of the KOJC for having become victims of political harassment, persecution, violence, and abuse of authority. This certainly puts a dark stain on the hands of those involved in today’s incident, led by no less than the top police official of the region,” dagdag niya.
“We call on the remaining decent and patriotic members of our government not to allow themselves to be used and to be abusive and violent in enforcing illegal orders.”
Kasabay nito, hiniling din ni Duterte na “all Filipinos, regardless of political persuasion, to offer prayers for peace and justice and to spare our people from the unwarranted tension brought about by the reign of fear and terror by people sworn to uphold the law and protect the citizens of this country.”
“Again, let us ask this administration how it can guarantee the preservation of the constitutional rights of our fellow Filipinos when even the most fundamental of these rights are being blatantly violated.”
Matatandaan na nagpahayag din ng matinding pagtutol sina Senador Christopher “Bong” Go at Imee Marcos sa implementasyon ng pulisya sa arrest warrant.
Ani Senador Marcos, ang deployment ng 2,000 pulis sa KOJC ay “both unwarranted and unjustified.”
“The disturbance, fear, and even reported death that such a massive show of force caused to bystanders and to those who were simply exercising their constitutionally protected rights is unacceptable,” dagdag niya.
“My consistent appeal to the PNP is for our police force to remain professional by doing your duty in accordance with the law and in a manner that fulfills your mandate to serve and protect every Filipino!” ayon naman kay Go.
Samantala, hinimok na ni Senador Ronald ”Bato” Dela Rosa na sumuko na si Quiboloy sa mga awtoridad. RNT/JGC
