Philippine court orders arrest of jailed US-wanted preacher; palace denies Trump visit link

A Philippine court has issued an arrest order for Apollo Quiboloy, a celebrity preacher already in custody and wanted by the US on sex-trafficking charges. The palace denies the timing is tied to Trump's upcoming Manila visit, but the move adds legal and diplomatic pressure. The arrest order signals potential extradition proceedings, though the denial of political motivation remains unverified.

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