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.
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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.
Crowd in DOJ, tension rises as vehicles exit
UPDATE as of 8:04 PM, Manila Philippines, August 27, (Eagle News) – As the Iglesia Ni Cristo crowd continues to increase in number in front of the Department of Justice national office (DOJ) in Padre Faura Street, Manila, a slight increase in tension was felt when the vehicle carrying Secretary Leila De lima attempted to exit the compound. Nonetheless, according to police deployed in the area, the situation is generally peaceful, except for the aforementioned […]
Twenty-nine INC ecclesiastical districts to join Peaceful Assembly against DOJ until Monday
UPDATE as of 8:02 PM, Manila, Philippines, August 27, (Eagle News) — Twenty-nine ecclesiastical districts of the Iglesia ni Cristo all over the country is set to join the plea of their religion for fair treatment from the Department of Justice. The INC believes that the DOJ has committed a grave injustice when it paid particular interest and attention to the illegal detention case filed against the religious group by the INC’s expelled minister, Isaias Samson […]
Padre Faura Street closed to give way to INC Peaceful Assembly
UPDATE as of 8:07 PM, Manila, Philippines, August 27 (Eagle News) — Padre Faura Street in Taft Avenue, Manila was closed to vehicular traffic to give way to the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo who held a peaceful assembly in the area. The INC members pointed out the alleged injustice done by Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, by giving a special attention to the case filed by expelled minister Isaias Samson Jr., […]
