Teen tells Senate how ‘Socorro cult’ compels marriage, sex with adults ‘to go to heaven’

Jane (not her real name), 15, narrates her ordeal before the Senate committee on Sept 28, 2023. - Courtesy of Senate of the Philippines livestream

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia New Network): Underage members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc (SBSI) are allegedly being forced to marry and have sex with adult partners because it is supposedly part of a “rule to go to heaven.”

This system is allegedly being spearheaded by 'Senior Agila' whose real name is Jey Rence Quilario, leader of the Surigao del Norte-based “cult,” according to a 15-year-old former member.