Apollo Quiboloy, an influential Filipino pastor in the Philippines, was arrested recently. The self-proclaimed “Son of God” was accused of se*ual abuse and human trafficking in the Philippines and the United States.
The 74-year-old is a founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has millions of followers worldwide and has preached in several countries, including Hong Kong, Ukraine, Brazil, and New York.
Highlights
- Apollo Quiboloy has massed millions of dollars through his religious organization, the Kingdom of Jesus.
- Recent revelations suggest that Apollo Quiboloy’s net worth came from his religious organization and illegal activities.
- Funds raised for orphan welfare were reportedly used to support the lavish lifestyle of Quiboloy and other church elders.
A week-long manhunt came to an end after the pastor and four other co-accused surrendered in the massive religious headquarters of their group in Davao City.
But it took a lot before they turned themselves in. Thousands of police officers faced a standoff with Quiboloy’s followers while raiding his 30-hectare KOJC compound in Davao City.
Authorities identified heartbeats with surveillance equipment and found that the pastor was hiding in an underground bunker.
He and his co-accused were transported by air to the capital on a military plane and taken to a heavily guarded detention center at the national police headquarters.
Apollo Quiboloy Has Amassed A Massive Fortune
The world-famous pastor reportedly has several assets worth P338 million.
Although his net worth and assets are not publicly declared, there have been several occasions where people could guess how wealthy the pastor is.
The close bond between Quiboloy and Rodrigo Duterte is undeniable. Duterte has also disclosed the expensive gifts that the preacher gave him.
During an interview in 2016, the politician disclosed that every time the pastor buys something, he always gets two, and one is his for sure.
And the gifts are not simple. It includes three properties in Woodridge Park, Ma-a, Davao City, and two cars (a Ford Expedition and a Nissan Safari) worth around 7.5 million pesos.
Furthermore, the pastor also owns a private jet, a 2015 Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus, and a Bell 429 helicopter.
In 2016, Apollo was willing to donate them for Duterte’s use as president at no cost to the government.
According to EvoJets, the private jet and the helicopter cost $8.5 million and $6.4 million, respectively.
Rodrigo used both of these aircraft during his presidential campaign in 2016. He said it was Quiboloy’s way of helping and he has no fear.
KJC Congregation Reportedly Practices Tithing
As social anthropologist Antonio Montalvan II revealed, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ congregation practices tithing or the forceful collection of money from its followers.
The KJC claims to have over 7 million followers in 200 countries. Some followers, like Reynita Fernandez, have alleged being pressured to give up to 90 percent of their salaries.
INSIDE APOLLO QUIBOLOY’S LAVISH WORLD
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Additionally, the KJC also owns several business ventures,
| Jose Maria College Foundation Inc. | Registered in 2000, charges P1,250 per unit and P12,500 per semester in miscellaneous fees. |
| ACQ Solomonic Builders Development Corp. | Registered in 2013, described as the church’s engineering and architectural group. |
| ACQ College of Ministries | Registered in 1973. |
| Swara Sug Media Corporation | Registered in 1992, operates under names like Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), SMNI News Channel, Sonshine TV, and Sonshine Radio. |
Moreover, this religious group also raises money for the Children’s Joy Foundation in the streets of LA, Dubai, Singapore, and many other countries.
They claim that the collected funds will be used for the welfare of children.
As reported by the NY Times, at least one branch of that charity was bogus. Shockingly, the fund isn’t used to help orphans but to support the luxurious lifestyles of the pastor and other elders of the church.
Additional Information
- Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was born on 25 April 1950 in Davao City to his parents Jose Quiboloy y Turla and Maria Carreon y Quinto.
- His mother and father are Kapampangan and migrated from Lubao after the Second World War.
- The pastor is the youngest of nine siblings.
