AS members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) held their “National Rally for Peace” on Monday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded political hopefuls to avoid being “epalitikos,” or politicians who exploit public events for personal gain. In a message to reporters, Comelec Chairman George Erwin M.
Millions of Iglesia Ni Cristo members gather at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for Monday’s “National Rally for Peace,” meant to call for political harmony and to oppose initiatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Similar rallies were held in the south, notably the Davao region, where mobilization drew 200,000 in the city .
Millions of INC members participated in the rally across various cities and provinces, expressing support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stance against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. As of 12 noon, the Philippine National Police reported that over 1.6 million attendees had gathered, with numbers expected to swell throughout the day.
According to Resolution No. 10999, the election period runs from January 12 to June 11, 2025, during which a gun ban, checkpoints, and restrictions on transferring or appointing government officials are in place. “To peaceably assemble is a bedrock right guaranteed by our Constitution, cherished by our people, and consistently upheld by this administration,” Bersamin said.
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