Iglesia ni Cristo

The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is a significant religious organization in the Philippines, known for its large membership and political influence. Recently, the church has maintained support for former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family while emphasizing national unity and respect for legal processes during political tensions. INC continues to advocate for peace and has organized massive rallies with millions of participants to address government concerns and promote national harmony.

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Last updated at April 1, 2025.

Recent stories about Iglesia ni Cristo

Canadian court dismisses INC defamation case for non-compliance

A Canadian court dismissed a defamation case filed by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against the CBC over publications alleging corruption and other crimes after the religious group repeatedly failed to comply with court orders.
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Catholic priest criticizes pro-Duterte rally for misusing religious space

Monsignor Gaspar Balerite, vicar general of the Diocese of Catarman in Northern Samar, criticized organizers of a pro-Duterte rally for allegedly using religious space to campaign for senatorial candidate Rodante Marcoleta.
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Stand-up comedian Gold Dagal shot dead in Angeles City

Stand-up comedian Gold Dagal, known for controversial jokes about the Iglesia ni Cristo and social commentary on human rights violations, was shot dead in Angeles City, Pampanga over the weekend.
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Rep Salo files Church Recognition Act to regulate religious groups

Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo has filed House Bill No. 11477, known as the Church Recognition Act, to establish legal requirements for registering religious groups in the Philippines.
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Kristel Fulgar engaged to South Korean boyfriend

Actress Kristel Fulgar and her South Korean boyfriend Ha Su-hyuk are now engaged after a heartfelt proposal in Seoul on Friday, February 28.
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Paolo Duterte condemns VP Sara’s impeachment as political persecution

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has condemned efforts to impeach his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, calling them 'politically-motivated' and 'baseless', and now describes it as 'political persecution'.
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Enrile calls INC rally 'political pressure'

Chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile reiterated on Sunday his view that last week's Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) peace rally was a form of 'political pressure' aimed at discouraging the executive branch from fulfilling its constitutional duties.
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Marcos blocks VP Duterte's impeachment till election

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated that it is not an appropriate time to file impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, especially as the country approaches election season.
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Enrile warns INC rally logic could undermine rule of law, Marcos rejects VP’s impeachment

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile warned that following the logic implied during the Iglesia Ni Cristo's (INC) National Rally for Peace could set a detrimental precedent.
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Justice Sec Remulla: INC rally won't halt NBI probe into VP Duterte's threat

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on Tuesday that the massive rally by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) would not affect the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) probe into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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