Self-proclaimed 'Son of God' Apollo Quiboloy is being held without bail in a Philippine prison while facing trial on a separate human trafficking charge that carries a life sentence if convicted. (AFP pic)MANILA: A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of a jailed preacher sought by Washington for alleged child sex trafficking, a step toward his possible extradition to the US, Manila said Saturday.

Self-proclaimed "Son of God" Apollo Quiboloy is currently being held without bail in a Philippine prison while on trial for a separate charge of human trafficking, which carries life in prison if convicted.

Manila filed a petition with a lower court on Monday to authorise his extradition to the US, Philippine justice department spokesman Polo Martinez told AFP.