Pacquiao says seeking reconsideration of junked cyber libel suit vs Quiboloy

Composite photo of Sen. Manny Pacquiao and pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Sen. Manny Pacquiao's Instagram account and Apollo Quboloy's Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Manny Pacquiao has filed a motion asking the Makati City Prosecutor's Office to reconsider its junking of a cyber libel complaint against Apollo Quiboloy, a pastor and media network owner, over allegations of misuse of public funds.

"While we respect the decision of the Makati City Prosecutor's Office, we respectfully disagree. A distinction must be made between mere criticism and the proliferation of fake news," lawyer Nikki De Vega said on Pacquiao's behalf.

The suit was one of the reasons that Pacquiao, a candidate for president, gave in turning down an invitation to appear on presidential debates organized by SMNI, the network owned by Quiboloy.

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