DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Department of Justice on August 20, 2024, clarified the purpose and legal basis of the P10 million reward offered for information leading to the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused.
The reward, according to DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty, aims to cover multiple aspects, including not only the apprehension of Quiboloy but also information about other individuals involved in criminal activities.
The reward is intended to cover various aspects, including the arrest of Quiboloy and the provision of information about the whereabouts of other individuals involved in criminal activities, Ty explained.
He highlighted that several legal provisions support the offering of rewards for information, including:
- The National Internal Revenue Code: which governs the taxation of rewards and the implications for those who provide information.
The Customs Modernization Act: which includes provisions related to rewards for information on customs violations. - The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act: which establishes reward mechanisms for information leading to the apprehension of drug offenders.
- The Anti-Terrorism Act: which supports the use of rewards to aid in the capture of individuals involved in terrorism.
Dela Rosa has requested clarification from both the DOJ and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding the source of the reward funds and their legality.
This request followed inquiries from members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) who pressured Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos to disclose the source of the money.
Ty also distinguished between the terms “reward” and “bounty,” noting that while a reward is used to obtain information, a bounty is typically used to capture a fugitive.
During the continuation of the inquiry, Dela Rosa expressed concerns about the legal implications of the reward, particularly in light of the ongoing investigation into alleged excessive force by the Philippine National Police (PNP) at KOJC premises.
He emphasized the need to understand the legal framework governing the acceptance of cash rewards from private sources in government-led operations.
Abalos explained that the reward money was offered by an anonymous donor who wanted to assist in the arrest of Quiboloy and other individuals facing various criminal charges.
Abalos assured the committee that the reward process complies with existing legal standards and procedures.
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