House justice panel to probe US extradition request for Quiboloy

The House justice committee will launch a motu proprio inquiry into the country's extradition laws, alongside the United States' request to extradite detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.

- Dominique Nicole Flores - Philstar.com with reports by Cristina Chi

In a letter dated August 23, Rep. Perci Cendaña (Akbayan Party-list) asked the committee to hold a probe to help “ensure transparency, fairness and adherence” to the country’s international obligations.

The request calls for the participation of concerned agencies to explain the government’s procedure for extraditing Quiboloy to the US, where he was indicted for sex trafficking, grooming minors, conspiracy and immigration fraud.

"It is imperative that Congress, through your Committee, provide a forum where concerned agencies may clarify the status of the present request, explain the legal and procedural steps involved, and identify any gaps or ambiguities in our existing laws and treaties," the letter read.