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MANILA, Philippines, August 31 (Eagle News) — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, who joined the assembly in Edsa-Shaw, peacefully left the area following the official statement of Brother Bienvenido Santiago that the Iglesia Ni Cristo and the government has finally come to an amicable settlement. Most of the members are now on their way back to their different provinces. And though some of the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo have yet to reach […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 31 (Eagle News) — Malacañang thanked the leaders of the Iglesia Ni Cristo for directing their members to withdraw from their gathering sites. In a press statement, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said and we quote: “We appreciate the INC leadership’s directives for the withdrawal of their members from their gathering sites”. Lacierda added that they were thankful that no serious injuries came about in the past few days, and that the public […]
MANDALUYONG, August 31 — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo have cleaned the area where they held their peaceful assembly first, before heading home. Just like what they did before leaving Padre Faura, the first area where the INC held their peaceful assembly, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo picked-up and cleaned their own trash before leaving Edsa-Shaw. INC members occupied parts of Edsa on Thursday night as part of their protest against the supposed […]
(Eagle News) – In the end, peaceful efforts still proved the best way for everyone. On Monday morning, Aug. 31, the Iglesia Ni Cristo ended its peaceful assembly along EDSA after a meeting with the Philippine government where both sides were able to clarify matters. “Peace for everyone” had also been achieved with the meeting. INC General Evangelist, minister Bienvenido Santiago made the announcement around 8:30 a.m. on national television as the peaceful gatherings of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 31) – The Iglesia Ni Cristo this morning (Aug. 31) announced that it was officially ending its peaceful assembly after a meeting of its leaders with the Philippine government where it said the Church was able to achieve its objectives through God’s help In an announcement over television, INC General Evangelist minister Bienvenido Santiago announced that both the INC and the Philippine government had been able to clarify […]
(Eagle News) — Mandaluyong City mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr., has agreed to extend the permit of the peaceful assembly of the Iglesia Ni Cristo until Monday morning, Aug. 31, as thousands upon thousands of INC members came to the EDSA rally. Hundreds of thousands of INC members have come along EDSA to be in unity with the INC Church Administration. They came from districts of the INC from northern and Southern Luzon, with many […]
It is the fourth day of the assembly conducted by the Iglesia Ni Cristo to defend their rights regarding religious freedom and the separation of the church and the state.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service) – As the peaceful assembly of the Iglesia Ni Cristo enters its fourth day, various netizens share their comments, insights and feedback regarding the matter. Surprisingly, many netizens who are not members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo showed their support, saying that the Iglesia Ni Cristo is right in conducting such activity against the meddling of the government in internal Church affairs. Here are some of the messages: […]
MANDALUYONG City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 30) – Well-known broadcaster and television personality, Anthony Taberna, went to the Iglesia Ni Cristo assembly in EDSA to show his support for the action of the Church. He also shared an inspiring speech to strengthen the spirit of the members of the Church in the said venue. Taberna is a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo and is an active Church officer. https://youtu.be/-tTTm-UWT9U
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 30) – In the name of religious freedom, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo gathered, first in front of the Department of Justice main office in Padre Faura, Manila, then at EDSA. Said peaceful assembly is still ongoing for four days, with no sign of letting up. Eagle News Service anchors, Atty. Rodante Marcoleta and Nelson Lubao discuss the origins of the right of religious freedom and the importance […]
(Eagle News) — Broadcaster and television anchor Anthony Taberna has filed a leave of absence from ABS-CBN citing “conflict of interest” as reason. Taberna, in an Instagram post, said: “Ako po bilang aktibong miyembro ng Iglesia ni Cristo ay nasa isang sitwasyon na hindi maaaring maging credible sa pagtalakay sa isyung may kinalaman dito,” he said. “Mayroon po akong paniniwalang pangrelihiyon at mayroon din naman akong tungkulin bilang mamamahayag, bagay na hindi po maaaring pagsamahin […]
SINGAPORE, August 30 (Eagle News) — Brethrens from the ecclesiastical district of Singapore also shows their support for the Church and for those members who are in Edsa-Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
