MANILA — A Makati court has ordered the preservation of assets belonging to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in favor of the government.

The 12-page Asset Preservation Order from the Makati Regional Trial Court–Branch 147 covers 12 bank accounts, 37 real properties, and 25 vehicles, including two firetrucks, a fuel tanker, and a Cessna aircraft registered under Quiboloy and the Executive Pastor of KOJC (TEP-KOJC).

The court said there is probable cause to restrict transactions on these accounts and properties. “Unless restrained, there could be an imminent certainty that the subject monetary instruments and properties will be removed, transferred, concealed or disposed of beyond the reach of law wherein a favorable judgment in this case may be ineffectual and rendering the efforts of petitioner futile,” the order read.

Although Quiboloy and KOJC presented witnesses claiming that tithes and love offerings fund the church, the court said they failed to provide substantial proof of independent and legitimate income.

The assets are now under court jurisdiction. The order prohibits any transaction, transfer, removal, conversion, or disposal of the properties while civil forfeiture proceedings are ongoing. The court emphasized that an Asset Preservation Order is a provisional measure and not equivalent to actual forfeiture.

Quiboloy faces charges including conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, sex trafficking of children, and bulk cash smuggling.