Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), was hospitalized last week after experiencing chest pains and an irregular heartbeat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed on Monday.
Quiboloy, who is currently detained at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, was taken to the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City on Friday following complaints of chest discomfort the day before. The PNP said the move was made after a court order was issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pasig.
PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo provided further details during a press briefing. "Last Friday, in accordance with a court order from RTC Pasig, Apollo Quiboloy was transferred to the hospital. He was scheduled to return to the PNP Custodial Center by noon today," Fajardo said.
However, the court later extended Quiboloy's medical furlough. "At 11:09 AM today, the PNP Custodial Center received an email with a copy of the RTC Pasig order extending his stay at the hospital until 5:00 PM on November 16, in order to complete the necessary medical examinations," she added.
According to Fajardo, Quiboloy was initially examined by the PNP Health Service, which diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation in rapid ventricular response, a condition that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Based on the findings, the PNP Health Service recommended further tests, prompting Quiboloy's legal team to file an urgent petition for his transfer to the hospital.
"The camp of Apollo Quiboloy filed an urgent petition, and the court granted it," Fajardo said.
Earlier, a Pasig court had rejected a request from Quiboloy’s camp for his hospital arrest.
Quiboloy, who claims to be the "Son of God," is currently facing serious charges, including non-bailable human trafficking under Republic Act No. 9208, as amended. He is also accused of violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (Republic Act 7610), specifically Sections 5(b) and 10(a).
Quiboloy remains in detention as his legal proceedings continue.