CA erred on freeze order on KOJC assets – Duterte

DAVAO CITY , Philippines —  Former president Rodrigo Duterte frowned on the freeze order the Court of Appeals (CA) issued on 10 bank accounts, seven real properties, five motor vehicles and an aircraft belonging to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.

Duterte, who was appointed as KOJC administrator of properties, believes the CA order is wrong since the money comes from a church organization and no public funds are involved.

He also believes the case will reach the Supreme Court.

In a podcast episode yesterday, the former chief executive pointed out that there is neither an allegation of misuse nor a KOJC member saying he was defrauded of his contribution.

“I think that it (order) is wrong. As a lawyer, if I would go to court (and) if I were (Quiboloy), then I can get the relief that I should have,” Duterte said.

Duterte also described as overkill the number of law enforcers outside the KOJC in Buhangin, Davao City last week, saying the subject of police operations is only for one person.

“Why should you be in full battle gear? … The pastor does not have a private army,” Duterte said, noting that KOJC members expressed concern over the presence of Special Weapons and Tactics members.

The policemen reportedly covered their faces and had no nameplates when they conducted checkpoints outside the compound.