MANILA, Aug. 22 -- Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Friday the Philippines has clear legal basis to temporarily surrender Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy to the United States under the PH-US Extradition Treaty.

She cited Article 11 of the treaty, which allows a person facing prosecution or serving a sentence in the country to be surrendered for trial abroad, then returned once proceedings are concluded.

"Kahit may kaso siya dito, pwede pa rin siyang dalhin sa Amerika para harapin muna ang mga kaso doon, at pagkatapos ng paglilitis ay ibalik sa Pilipinas para panagutin sa mga krimen dito (Even if he has cases here, he can still be brought to the United States to face charges there, and after trial, be ret...