Quiboloy counsel: Cendaña's remarks exceeded 'permitted commentary'
Apollo Quiboloy's legal team argues that Representative Percival Cendaña's statements went beyond 'permitted commentary,' escalating a libel and cyber libel case filed by the detained preacher. Cendaña, however, invokes free speech protections.
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