The self-proclaimed “Son of God” did not descend from heaven on the wings of angels when he came to the Pasig Regional Trial Court Sept. 13.
He arrived in a heavily-guarded van wearing a bullet-proof vest, his head protected by a helmet, his face almost covered by a mask, his handcuffed hands wrapped in a shawl.
He pleaded not guilty to the non-bailable charge of qualified human trafficking during the inquest and pre-trial hearing. His co-accused- Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada, Paulene Canada, Ingrid Canada, and Sylvia Cemañes –also entered a not guilty plea during their arraignment.
Quiboloy faces other charges including child abuse. He is also wanted in the United States for a string of cases that includes sex trafficking of children and bulk cash smuggling.
Quiboloy was arrested after he surrendered to authorities on Sept. 8 ending a 16-day search for him at his sprawling compound in Davao City. He is currently detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame.
Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files.
