Robin objects to holding Pastor Quiboloy in contempt

SENATOR Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Tuesday objected to the move of Sen. Risa N. Hontiveros to cite religious leader Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy in contempt, for not attending hearings of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality.

Padilla humbly expressed his objection after Hontiveros made a ruling to cite Quiboloy in contempt and requested the Senate President to order Quiboloy’s arrest so he may be brought to the Senate to testify.

“Ipagpaumanhin na po ninyo, akin pong tinututulan ang naging pasya na ma-contempt si Pastor Quiboloy. With all due respect (Please excuse me but I object to the decision to cite Quiboloy in contempt. With all due respect),” Padilla said.

Hontiveros said Padilla’s objection is “well-noted,” adding Section 18 of the rules of procedure governing inquiries in aid of legislation allows majority of all members of the committee to “reverse or modify” the order of contempt within seven days.

Earlier during the hearing, Hontiveros cited Section 18 to issue her ruling citing Quiboloy in contempt, “with the concurrence of one member here with me.”