By Nelson Lubao “They have to answer some tough questions, not just the easy ones” – Thom Jensen, ABC10 Reporter. While a private group or individual has the right to refuse an interview with the members of the media, I strongly condemn those who discriminate reporters or journalists based on the news organization they represent, and specifically banning them from attending press conference which is otherwise open to other reporters. Such is what happens […]
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INC debunks expelled ministers’ claims regarding overseas bank accounts and fund misuse
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) categorically denied claims made by expelled ministers Isaias Samson, Jr. and Vincent Florida that several officers of the Church maintained personal and unauthorized offshore bank accounts in the Cayman Islands or Switzerland, as well as charges that its leaders were skimming cash off member collections in the United States. “We follow protocols for the deposit of cash collections. We also have very stringent audit procedures, otherwise the […]
DOJ dismisses complaints against INC for lack of proof and evidence
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has dismissed two complaints filed against officials of the Iglesia Ni Cristo for lack of probable cause. The complaints lodged by expelled INC minister Isaias Samson Jr., and expelled INC member Jose Norlito Fruto before the DOJ were both dismissed in two separate resolutions dated Nov. 13. The recommendation of the DOJ panel to dismiss the complaints were signed and approved by Prosecutor General Claro Arellano. In […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo’s peaceful assembly might last even after Aug. 31 — INC Spokesperson
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “peaceful assembly” asserting that the government should respect the constitutional provision on the separation of the Church and State might go on, even after Monday, Aug. 31. INC spokesperson minister Edwil Zabala said he could not say until when the peaceful assembly will last. He said only the INC’s Church Administration would be able to answer this. “Ang totoo itong peaceful assembly na ito, na dinadaluhan natin ngayon, […]
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.
INC calls on the DOJ to focus its attention on giving justice to SAF 44, instead of harassing INC
(Eagle News) – “The least we can expect from the Department of Justice – is justice.” The Iglesia Ni Cristo gave this statement today as it called on the DOJ to focus its energy in pursuing justice for the fallen members of the Special Action Force where it said two of those killed were INC members, instead of harassing the INC on what it said were false allegations of its expelled members. In a press […]
INC, nagsampa ng kasong libelo laban sa isa sa mga itinawalag na ministro nito
(Eagle News) — Sinampahan na ng kasong libelo ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang isang itinawalag na ministro nito na si Isaias Samson Jr., dahil sa mga alegasyon nitong illegal detention and torture sa ilan nitong miyembro. Sa anim na pahinang reklamo na inihain sa Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office, sinabi ni INC legal counsel head Glicerio Santos IV na ang ibinibintang ni Samson laban sa Iglesia Ni Cristo ay pambabastos at mapanirang puri. Ayon kay Santos, […]





