Philippine House of Representatives approves bill revoking franchise of TV Network SMNI

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House approves bill revoking franchise of Quiboloy-owned SMNI

'SMNI does not have the right to claim that the revocation of their franchise is an issue of press freedom when they are actively spreading misinformation,' says Gabriela Representative Arlene Brosas

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Note the owner of this TV Network is also a fugitive pastor who is wanted by the Philippine law enforcement.

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 20, voted to approve on third and final reading a measure seeking to revoke the franchise of Apollo Quiboloy-owned Swara Sug Media Corporation, which operates Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).

Voting 284-4-4, lawmakers approved House Bill No. 9710, following several hearings that revealed SMNI’s franchise violations, including spreading false information and red-tagging.

This cuts short the franchise granted to SMNI under Republic Act (RA) No. 11422 in 2019, which was supposed to expire in 2044.

Arrest order vs Quiboloy en route to Davao, says Hontiveros

Police authorities in Davao say they have been awaiting coordination with a Senate representative and instructions

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Megachurch leader who calls himself the 'son of God' charged with sex trafficking

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy is a close friend of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. He is the leader of Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which claims to have 6 million members.

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So-Called 'Appointed Son Of God' Apollo Quiboloy, Leader Of Philippines-Based Megachurch Kingdom Of Jesus Christ, Indicted For Sex Trafficking

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, 71, the leader and founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), was charged with conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion and the sex trafficking of children.

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