‘Peaceful assembly bedrock of democracy’ Approximately 1.8 million members of Iglesia ni Cristo participated in peace rallies nationwide yesterday, the
SHOW OF FORCE. The number of Iglesia Ni Cristo members at the ‘National Rally for Peace’ swells to almost 1.5 million at the Quirino Grandstand on Monday, according to the Philippine National Police. Norman CruzApproximately 1.8 million members of Iglesia ni Cristo participated in peace rallies nationwide yesterday, the Philippine National Police said.
For his part, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to upholding the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. Ahead of the rally, INC spokesman Edwil Zabala said the sect supports President Marcos’ position that any impeachment move against the Vice President would be divisive.
INC member and Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, for his part, criticized the Quad Committee during the peace rally, accusing his colleagues at the House of conducting inquiries against the Dutertes “in aid of persecution” rather than in aid of legislation.
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