FACT-CHECK: Quiboloy’s extradition is not yet approved

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CLAIM: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s extradition has been approved.
 
RATING: FALSE

 

A YouTube uploader falsely claimed that the United States’ request to the Philippines to extradite Pastor Apollo Quiboloy has been granted. 

FLAGGED CONTENT: The video’s thumbnail shows photos of Quiboloy’s arrest, Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky” Reyes-Luistro, and Philippine ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez.

  • The caption reads, “OMG! QUIBOLOY BYAHENG AMERICA? BON VOYAGE PASTOR QUIBOLOY!” 
  • The overlay text on the thumbnail reads, “PIRMADO AT APROBADO NA NG KONGRESO…BON VOYAGE PASTOR…Isusuko na si Quiboloy sa America!”
  • The uploader showed an edited clip of a livestream wherein Reyes-Luistro said, “The request of the United States’ Government for the extradition of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is hereby granted.”

OUR DEBUNK: On Aug. 26, 2025, the House Committee on Justice held an organizational meeting to conduct a motu proprio investigation in aid of legislation, on the request of the United States government for the extradition of Quiboloy. 

  • The House Committee on Justice convened its probe, and did not meet to approve the extradition of Quiboloy. The panel has no such authority.
  • The extradition process follows Presidential Decree No. 1069, wherein the executive branch handles extradition requests, while the courts review and decide whether the extradition must proceed.

REWIND: On March 5, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Davao City Prosecutor’s office had filed charges against Quiboloy, along with several of his associates, for sexual abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking.

  • On Nov. 10, 2021, a federal warrant was issued against Quiboloy for labor trafficking, sex trafficking of women and children, conspiracy, and bulk cash smuggling, along with allegations that he had exploited church members through fraudulent visas, forced solicitations, sham marriages, and sexual abuse.
  • Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña urged the DOJ to begin the process of Quiboloy’s extradition, after the Philippine ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, confirmed a pending extradition request by the United States. 

WHY WE FACT-CHECKED THIS: As of writing, the YouTube video has garnered 60,000 views and 4.600 likes.

SPOT THE FAKE: Make it a habit to visit official, unbiased, and trustworthy news outlets that’ll give you accurate, well-sourced, and verified information.  

  • Always be cautious of misleading and sensational content circulating on social media.   Daniela Angelyn Solis

 


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