MANILA, March 13 -- The House of Representatives has followed due process in citing Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in contempt and ordering his arrest and has given him enough time to explain his side, Paranaque City 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting said Wednesday.

The chair of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises made the statement in response to the call of Vice President Sara Duterte for a "fair trial" for Quiboloy.

Duterte made the appeal in a statement broadcast by Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), which is identified with Quiboloy.

"Well, I think she was mentioning, dapat sa korte. Ginagalang po natin ang opinion niya. Dito naman po sa Kongreso, ang pinag-uusapan po ay iyong prangkisa ng SMNI at iyon po ay ibinigay ng...