‘Message sent’: Iglesia ends mass action for Marcoleta on third day
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) concluded a three-day protest in Manila supporting Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who faces a plunder case. The group moved their demonstration from the People Power Monument to Liwasang Bonifacio before ending the action.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing tensions regarding political accountability and the influence of religious organizations in Philippine politics.
MANILA LEG Fewer members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) show up at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Thursday after the Quezon City government revoked the permit for the third day of the protest rally near the People Power Monument on Edsa in support of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. - MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
The article reports on the event's timeline and the organization's stated reasons without taking a side on the legal case.
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