Apollo Quiboloy, the detained leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), was taken to a hospital on Saturday after complaining of difficulty breathing, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed on Tuesday.
BJMP spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera told GMA News Online that Quiboloy was transported to Rizal Medical Center (RMC) by the BJMP-Pasig City Jail Male Dormitory at around 5 PM on January 18, 2025.
“PDL Quiboloy complained of difficulty in breathing, and the BJMP Physician recommended that he be taken to the nearest government hospital for proper medical care,” Bustinera said.
The attending physician at RMC diagnosed Quiboloy with community-acquired pneumonia and recommended hospital confinement.
“We assure the public that PDL Quiboloy remains under BJMP custody, with strict security measures in place during his hospital confinement,” Bustinera added.
Quiboloy, who claims to be the “Son of God,” is facing a non-bailable qualified human trafficking charge under Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 9208, as amended, in a Pasig court. He is also charged under Sections 5(b) and 10(a) of Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
In November 2024, Quiboloy was transferred to the Pasig City Jail Male Dormitory by the Philippine National Police.