Apollo Quiboloy
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy (locally [kɪboˈlɔɪ]; born April 25, 1950) is a Filipino pastor, and leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist church known as the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC or KOJC). Previously a member of the United Pentecostal Church, he founded the KOJC in 1985 and made claims of being the "Appointed Son of God" and "the Owner of the Universe". He is also known by his initials "PACQ"
Apollo Quiboloy | |
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Quiboloy in 2019 | |
| Title | Appointed Son of God; Owner of the Universe |
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| Born | April 25, 1950 Dumanlas, Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Denomination | Restorationist |
| Other names | PACQ, ACQ, Appointed Son |
| Church | United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines (former) Kingdom of Jesus Christ |
| Founder of | Kingdom of Jesus Christ |
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| Based in | Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines |
| Period in office | 1985–2022 |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Marlon Acobo |
| Post | Executive Pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ |
| Website | www |
Quiboloy is known for founding the broadcasting network Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) and is known to be a close friend of the 16th Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte. He is on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's wanted list after the Central District of California indicted him and accomplices for conspiracy to engage in sex and human trafficking, marriage fraud, coercion, money laundering, cash smuggling and other charges. After refusing government inquiries on the alleged human rights violations, an arrest warrant was issued by the Senate of the Philippines on March 19, 2024.