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INC rally won’t affect probe into Sara Duterte ‘kill' remark — Remulla
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla affirmed that the Iglesia Ni Cristo's rally will not influence the National Bureau of Investigation's probe into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Remulla emphasized that the investigation is impartial and immune to political pressure, as the law applies equally to everyone regardless of their standing.
The NBI is wrapping up its probe into Duterte over the alleged "kill" remark, and is expected to submit its report to the DOJ "very soon".
He acknowledged the INC rally as an exercise of their constitutionally protected freedom of expression and assured that this freedom is respected and zealously guarded.
The rally, which saw an estimated 1.8 million attendees, was held to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance against the impeachment of Duterte.
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