The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 111 issued an arrest warrant against a Senate witness for cyber libel, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Thursday.
The complaint was filed by the Department of Justice against Michael Maurillo, also known as Rene, for claiming he was bribed to testify in the Senate investigation of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
“I welcome the news that an arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the criminal case filed against him for lying about our investigation,” Hontiveros said.
The senator said Maurillo could use this opportunity to cooperate with authorities and disclose information on higher-level figures behind Quiboloy’s operations.
“The DOJ has confirmed, based on evidence, that he voluntarily approached my office and was never forced or paid to share what he knew about Apollo Quiboloy,” she said, adding that her office is also reviewing possible legal action against those spreading fake news about her on social media.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Arrest warrant out for Senate witness, Hontiveros mulls filing cases”
