Detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy was rushed to a hospital last week after experiencing chest pains and “irregular heartbeat,” the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday.
Quiboloy was brought to the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City after complaining about chest discomfort, according to the PNP.
“Last Friday, pursuant to a court order issued by RTC Pasig, Apollo Quiboloy was brought to the hospital and he is supposed to be back to the PNP Custodial Center by noon today,” PNP spokesperson and acting Public Information Office chief, Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said in a press conference.
The police spokesperson said that a court in Pasig City ordered the extension of Quiboloy’s stay at the hospital to November 16 to complete the required medical examinations.
“However, around 11:09 today, the PNP Custodial Center received an email with a copy of the Pasig RTC order extending the medical furlough of Apollo Quiboloy until November 16 at 5 p.m. to complete the required medical examinations,” she said.
Fajardo said initially that the PNP Health Service conducted an examination on Quiboloy and found out that he was suffering from “atrial fibrillation in rapid ventricular response” or “irregular heartbeat” that may be considered as “life-threatening.”
Due to this, Fajardo said the PNP Health Service recommended further checkup on Quiboloy and his camp also filed an urgent petition to take the KOJC leader to the hospital.
“His camp filed a petition and the court granted this very urgent petition filed by the legal team of Apollo Quiboloy,” she said.
The Pasig RTC earlier dismissed the plea of the camp Quiboloy for his hospital arrest.
Quiboloy is currently facing a non-bailable qualified human trafficking charge under Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended, before a Pasig court.
He is also facing charges under Section 5(b) and Section 10(a) of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Quiboloy granted medical furlough over ‘irregular heartbeat’.”
