What is the story about: Hontiveros on libel charge from Quiboloy: ‘No reason to be scared’?

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros said Thursday that she has no reason to be scared, unlike Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, who is wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged human and sex trafficking of children, among others. Hontiveros made the remark after Quiboloy’s legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, revealed the pastor’s intention to file libel and cyber libel charges against the senator and two other lawmakers. “Kung talagang

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Sep 10Inquirer.net (PH): Sen. Risa Hontiveros said she has no reason to be scared, unlike Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy, who is wanted by the US.

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Hontiveros on libel charge from Quiboloy: ‘No reason to be scared’