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After Iglesia Ni Cristo rally, House leader says other Pinoys must speak out on VP Sara impeachment
Over 1.8 million members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) held nationwide rallies on January 13, 2025, to express opposition to impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
The INC members, originating from various regions, converged at multiple sites, including the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, where the crowd was estimated at 1.41 million.
Vice President Duterte-Carpio, who was in Japan over the weekend, called the rally a "powerful show of unity and faith" in a recorded speech.
The church stated its participation was in support of President Marcos Jr.'s stance against the impeachment of the Vice President, who, along with the President, received the INC's endorsement in the 2022 elections.
Multiple impeachment complaints have been filed against Vice President Duterte, citing accusations of fund misuse, betrayal of public trust, and constitutional violations.
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre stated that it's time for other Filipinos' voices to be heard regarding the impeachment moves against Vice President Duterte, acknowledging the large INC membership but also wanting to know what others are thinking.
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The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) spokesperson Edwil Zabala asserted that the church's National Rally for Peace was not political, stating its purpose was to encourage forgiveness, unity, and peace.
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Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathered nationwide for rallies advocating for peace and unity.
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ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro claims the Iglesia ni Cristo's planned peace rally is a clear attempt to shield Vice President Sara Duterte from accountability over her alleged misuse of confidential funds.
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SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta defended Vice President Sara Duterte at the Iglesia Ni Cristo's (INC) "National Rally for Peace," calling impeachment moves against her divisive and a waste of government time.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) anticipates up to 1 million attendees for an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally on Monday, January 13, at the Quirino Grandstand.
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