FAMOUS personalities attended the birthday celebration of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy at The KJC Compound, Davao City this April 25.
From high government and military officials to individuals from different sectors of society, they did not miss the opportunity to be with Pastor Apollo on his special day.
It was around five in the afternoon when Pastor Apollo’s special guests arrived.
First on the list are senior military officers including LtGen Greg T. Almerol, MGen. Albert Ignatius Ferro, MGen. Jose Eriel M. Niembra, 701st Infantry Bravery Brigade 7ID PA Commander BGen. Oliver Maquiling, Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Wing – Eastern Mindanao Commander BGen. Pedro Francisco III, Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander BGen. Consolito Yecla, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao Commander Commodore Carlos Sabarre, APGen. Patricio Ruben Amata.
Sen. Christopher ‘Bong’ Go, Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, Senator Robinhood Padilla, Sen. Francis Tolentino, Sen. Mark Villar, Former Senate Pres. Manny Villar, Former National Security Adviser Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr., and other government officials also personally graced Pastor’s natal day celebration.
Also joining the special celebration were Atty. Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro, Atty. Harry Roque, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Public Attorney’s Office Chief Atty. Persida Acosta, Atty. Larry Gadon and Atty. Marilou Aldevera.
SMNI anchors also did not miss the opportunity to personally celebrate Pastor Apollo’s birthday including Laban Kasama ang Bayan anchors Dr. Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Ka Eric Celiz, Problema N’yo, Itawag Kay Panelo Anchor Atty. Salvador Sal Panelo, Bayan Ni Juan Anchor Jess Aranza, Pinoy Legal Minds Anchor Atty. Mark Tolentino, and Statecraft Anchor Sass Rogando Sasot.
Above all, Pastor Apollo’s bosom friend from then until now former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte personally attended the special celebration.
In his message for Pastor Apollo, former President Duterte once again looked back on how his friendship with the good Pastor began and how it became stronger over time.
The former President also explained why his friendship with Pastor Apollo lasted until now.
Aside from his heartfelt gratitude for those who attended his birthday, Pastor Apollo also acknowledged the achievements of then-President Duterte that made the Philippines blessed for six years.