(Eagle News) — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) started their march outside the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday to protest what they called the agency’s meddling into the internal affairs of the church. This, along with the supposed “special treatment” given by Justice Secretary Leila De Lima in the filing of the illegal detention case against the INC’s Church Council, also known as the Sanggunian, was the focus of their protests. The […]
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Iglesia Ni Cristo members help each other during rally
MANILA, Philippines (ENS, August 27) – Despite staggered rainfall, Iglesia Ni Cristo members continue to flock at the entrance of the Department of Justice on Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila. They are staging a vigil that aims to appeal to the said department to stop meddling into the Church’s internal affairs. The assembly was peaceful. Some members are providing food, drinks and even umbrellas to the demonstrators. Organizers said that the vigil will continue overnight and there are […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo members gather despite sudden rain
MANILA, Philippines (ENS, August 27) – A sea of umbrellas covers Padre Faura as the sudden rain fall did not stop a large number of Iglesia Ni Cristo members from different cities in Metro Manila and nearby provinces from continuing to gather in front of the Department of Justice’s Main Office at Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila, to voice out their concern in defending separation of Church and State. (written by Ronnie Boy Caguioa; photo by Eureka […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo members questions special attention regarding Samson case
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 8:32 PM (Eagle News) — Although members of the Iglesia NI Cristo continues to grow in number in front of the Department of Justice, the atmosphere remains happy and peaceful as they air their message regarding justice and fairness, in response to the special attention placed by the said department regarding the case filed by Isaias Samson Jr. against the Iglesia Ni Cristo members forming the Sanggunian.
ICYMI: Police releases first crowd estimate in Iglesia Ni Cristo rally
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 8:27 PM – According to the police, the crowd management in Padre Faura Avenue continues to be successful as the Iglesia Ni Cristo conducts a rally in front of the Department of Justice. The police gives its estimate at 1, 000.
Padre Faura fills up as more Iglesia Ni Cristo members gather
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 8:25 PM (Eagle News) — As the number of Iglesia Ni Cristo members that gather at the front of the Department of Justice continues to grow, the traffic flow at the Taft Ave is now affected while police maintains their vigilance to ensure that no infiltrators use the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally for nefarious purposes.
More members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo gather at DOJ
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 8:22 PM (Eagle News) — The number of Iglesia Ni Cristo members gathering in front of the Department of Justice continues to increase, with said members trying to send their message to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima through chants and songs.
Solon criticizes De Lima regarding Mamasapano incident
QUEZON City, Philippines – Congressman Samuel Pagdilao of the Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support is following up the promise given by Justice Secretary Leila De Lima that she will file the requisite cases against the suspects in the controversial Mamasapano incident, adding that the delay is caused by the delicate situation regarding the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate to investigate BOC measure regarding balikbayan box
MANILA, Philippines, August 27 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Sonny Angara, the Senate should continue its probe regarding the aborted measure of the Bureau of Customs regarding the random inspection of the balikbayan box, saying that it is important to know the reasoning of the BOC in adopting said step. The senator added that the scheduled “no remittance day” will have a significant negative effect on the economy of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service […]
Secretary De Lima finds it difficult to leave DOJ
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 6:43 PM (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Leila De Lima was not able to exit the Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier due to the rising tension in the rally conducted by the Iglesia Ni Cristo in front of the said building. Several members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo asks their fellow rallyists to maintain a peaceful and respectful attitude as they conduct their rally.
INC rally may set record numbers
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 6:39 PM (Eagle News) — According to the police, the estimated number of the crowd in front of Department of Justice is around 500 but it continues to increase as thousands are expected to join in the peaceful assembly. Members of the INC are asked to be careful and to make sure that no infiltrators join their ranks.
Iglesia Ni Cristo asks for respect in front of DOJ
MANILA, Philippines, August 27, 6:37 PM (Eagle News) — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) gathered in front of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to air out their grievances against the said department and Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, foremost of which is to respect the separation between the state and the church.
