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The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) of self-declared “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy, like the alleged religious cult Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc., is also involved in systematic sexual abuse of its women and children members, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said in a privilege speech on Monday.

“After the investigation in Socorro [a town in Surigao del Norte], I was approached by some victims to reveal their stories. And like the stories of Senyor Agila’s victims like Chloe and Renz, their stories are horrifying. Front and center of these narratives are the systemic sexual abuse of women and children in the hands of this man that they call Pastor,” Hontiveros said.

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Article by Inquirer.net

Spontaneous trait inference, a social psychology concept, refers to an effortless, automatic inference of a trait after exposure to someone’s behavior.

This concept could be a possible explanation for the members’ belief in Senior Agila. They might have believed that his kindness, helpfulness, and dependability during their initial encounter were traits or enduring qualities.

A concept in social psychology called "priming" that occurs when an individual's exposure to a certain stimulus influences their response to a subsequent prompt, without any awareness of the connection.

The Priming effect is one of the factor that contributes to Agila's member recruitment. People who often seen, and heard about the cult are more likely to believe, and engage in the said organization.

A concept in Social Psychology called “Ilusory Correlation” the propensity to see variability where none exists between uncommon classes of individuals and uncommon behaviors or features.

The inclination might cause traumas to other cult members of Sitio Kapihan, Socorro, Surigao del Norte, thinking that all Male Militaries can manipulate and punish them by paddling using ironwood if they disobeying the orders and can no longer be around Male Military.

A concept in social psychology called "confirmation bias" emphasizes the people's eagerness to verify their beliefs but less inclined to seek evidence that might disprove them.

This notion may have contributed as to why the members of soccoro bayanihan inc. are still beguiled by their beliefs towards their leader, Agila, even though there are already statements with evidences that debunks the likelihood of him being omnipotent.

[ ] : Socorro cult tortured elderly former member

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday presented a 79-year-old former member of Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI) during the continuation of the Senate hearing on the issues surrounding the alleged cult based in Sitio Kapihan, Socorro, Surigao del Norte.

The victim-survivor, named Pedrito Angcog, revealed that he was abducted and tortured by the Agilas, the private army of Senyor Agila, because he was accused of putting a hex on SBSI leader Mamerto Galanida. In 2022, early in the morning, several men with long fi****ms barged into his home, fired shots, and then tied a cord around him.

“Dumaplis sa tenga ko ang dalawang bala, dalawang putok. Tapos ginapos ako sa mga kamay ng lubid patalikod. Masikip sa buong katawan ko … Pinatayo ako pero bago yun habang nakagapos ako na nakadapa, sinipa ako sa likod … Tapos inapakan pa ako sa likod habang nakagapos,” he shared in an interview with the office of the senator.

Angcog was then brought to Mamerto Galanida’s house, where he was further beaten up by one Pedoy Buntad, the Agilas chief.

“Pagdating sa bahay ni board member [Mamerto], natutulala ako… Habang nakaupo at nakatulala, bigla akong sinuntok sa tagiliran ni Pedoy pati sa likod. Masakit ang tagiliran at likod ko. Tignan niyo mga braso ko, wala nang lakas epekto noon. Noong makalipas na araw, sobrang sakit ng tagiliran ko, umabot ng apat na araw,” he further shared.

Hontiveros first filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 797 to investigate the cases of r**e, sexual abuse, forced labor, and child marriage perpetrated by SBSI in their community of almost 4,000 people.

The senator said that Angcog’s revelation is another clear and convincing evidence of the unacceptable abuse and exploitation that members of SBSI experienced at the hands of their own leaders.

“Bata man o matanda, walang pinipiling biktima itong mga lider ng kulto. Kailangan na nilang managot sa sankatutak na krimen na ginawa nila. It is with great relief that I welcome the Department of Justice’s recent filing of charges against the SBSI leaders. They must pay for the torrent of suffering that they unleashed on the people of Kapihan,” Hontiveros concluded. # # #

A psychological concept known as "Availability Heuristics" highlights the mental shortcut whereby we base decisions on well-known information, strong mental images that are easily recalled, and emotional cues.

The beliefs of the members of soccoro bayanihan inc. to the leader, Jey Rence Quilario, also known as Señor Agila, was placed at the top of the discussion about the safety place in the mountain if earthquake occurs without considering the generally speaking that mountain is safer.

A social psychology concept known as "belief perseverance" holds that once people have solidified their defense or explanation of a particular belief, they are unable to abandon it, not even in the face of facts and truths.

This idea may have contributed to the continued loyalty and dedication of the members of Socorro Bayanihan Inc. to their leader, Senior Agila, in spite of the evidence and the testimonies of witnesses regarding his exploitation and abuses.

Nice one, Senator Risa! Let's bring our justice to the victims and survivors of this controversial Sitio Kapihan tragedy in Socorro!

BREAKING NEWS‼️ Naghain na ng criminal case ang DOJ laban kay SENYOR AGILA at iba pang mga lider ng kulto sa Socorro, Surigao del Norte!

📷 CNN Philippines

We associate the word "cult" with strong mental pictures, such as enigmatic rituals, appealing leaders, and heartbreaking stories of followers who have succumbed to their leader's influence— Curious and concerned at the same time.

The phenomenon of cults has long captured our attention. They cast doubt on our ability to comprehend how people come to hold such radical views.

But what constitutes a cult precisely, and why do people join these organizations, giving up their independence and committing themselves to a life of unquestioning devotion?
Our group APPLIED TERMS / CONCEPTS WITH RELATE TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE ( may include;)

1. Belief Perseverance
2. Availability Heuristics
3. Priming
4. Sponstaneous Trait Inference
5. Illusory Correlation
6. Confirmation Bias

One controversial cult in the Philippines is Socorro Bayanihan Incorporated. It is led by a charismatic young man named Jey Rence Quilario, also known as Senior Agila, whom the group claimed was God’s reincarnation of Senior Sto. Niño (Ismael & Tamayo, 2023). According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), the group has 3,650 members, of whom 1,587 are believed to be minors. This group involves minors in marriage, forced labor, and sexual abuse (Garcia, 2023). Many witnesses came forward to address the immoral acts of Senior Agila, but still, many of his members stood with him and even conducted a rally to show their support.

Come to think of it, isn’t it a bit peculiar that there are so many people driven by cults? Have you ever wondered why, despite the testimony of several witnesses about the abuses and exploitation made by Senior Agila, still many of his followers chose to protect him? And why on earth did they believe in him in the first place?

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References:

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/01/23/task-force-shelters-minors-who-fled-socorro-bayanihan-group?fbclid=IwAR2VcWW-srzCtRQUgyWs9pWbgyqbXtOzMeOjr-o4RgE-Ns1ptOaWGI0OmAQ_aem_AZb5RjQRhmi1b6Y6tZzzZzXq3jZQZ2P19pI7-XpGNZzikcahY6-eHgZ4tNhMaGALfbI

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1210734?fbclid=IwAR1oE64FlO78CvzC_lZwwvbbdHKFfPWRlXInhPnl3p8Tlitvc7cLRKlkKvM_aem_AZY1VvYgM4wSLaucZ9fl31W6K8FuqGURiw40q1un0HrTVdfg1lSMZthYgkd_yeJcvZU

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/19/philippines-doomsday-cult-accused-of-child-sex-abuse?fbclid=IwAR1yBiKAB8qCjrGAajblapimiphLbY4J29lH5U9Br_uallc0mO9bgm9IjC0_aem_AZZikZ-TNj6yuwTDZjwoVlPwl7mtgjLOqJP72QgUlpyAsgcO__Krnyke_5rnQWDaLD8

https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/587192-surigao-del-norte-ngo-accused-of-being-religious-cult?fbclid=IwAR3GMWemJkmKyStb03SU20_l0MmLPqqysQEd5N1Vd_Ksk01rehYvNIongUI_aem_AZZC4l8cY2O-sDwrOSaQCdqNn5aqro4tL9SbgPfy4AQCig9tgu5DbBYZyVxs4ylObf0

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/883775/socorro-cult-leader-attends-senate-hearings-young-witnesses-come-forward/story/?fbclid=IwAR1ZGD9UXEOUi7nqOqYzrvL1Ok5MdagFuqtad8ak-v9MV44w1lRB7v7JrX4_aem_AZaG0CzWi8WaEdTlPR0FF-6UM4RanpJdWxiDyYLL2M8OWdqftps-R9ivm-7CVjYc9Og

𝙳𝙴𝙵𝙸𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝙲𝚄𝙻𝚃:

According to the American Psychological Association, a 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 is a religious or quasi-religious group characterized by unusual or atypical beliefs, seclusion from the outside world, and an authoritarian structure. Cults tend to be highly cohesive, well organized, secretive, and hostile to nonmembers.
https://dictionary.apa.org/cult

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