land in Surigao del Norte as a protected area, could leave thousands of its members homeless because they had sold their houses to join the group.
During the Senate hearing led by Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Risa Hontiveros, Quilario denied these promises, including his claims of being Jesus Christ, the messiah or a reincarnation of Sto. Nino. He also said his “only talent” was composing music, as he denied the claim of one former member, Regin Raiza Guma, that he had superpowers, including the ability to change his voice, speaking as a lady, an old woman, and old man, and even a bird.
Another minor said he was married to a lesbian and was forced to take Viagra so he could have sex with her.