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Crowd at INC's peace rally hits 1.2 million
Crowd at INC's peace rally hits 1.2 million
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Published Jan 13, 2025 12:26 PM PHT
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Updated Jan 13, 2025 06:32 PM PHT
The Philippine National Police said it was expecting over 1 million INC members to join the peace rally. Photo from Manila City's Facebook page
The Philippine National Police said it was expecting over 1 million INC members to join the peace rally. Photo from Manila City's Facebook pageMANILA (UPDATE) — Almost 1.5 million participants joined the Iglesia Ni Cristo's National Peace Rally at the Quirino Grandstand as of 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Manila Police District.
MANILA (UPDATE) — Almost 1.5 million participants joined the Iglesia Ni Cristo's National Peace Rally at the Quirino Grandstand as of 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Manila Police District.
The event, organizated to call for peace amid political bickering ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, ended at around 5 p.m.
The event, organizated to call for peace amid political bickering ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, ended at around 5 p.m.
Around 5,000 personnel from the PNP and 1,200 from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were deployed to manage the crowd.
Around 5,000 personnel from the PNP and 1,200 from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were deployed to manage the crowd.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for its part, said it deployed additional security forces to help the PNP in securing the event.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for its part, said it deployed additional security forces to help the PNP in securing the event.
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In a recorded statement, Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the INC for trying to bridge unity and understanding among Filipinos.
In a recorded statement, Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the INC for trying to bridge unity and understanding among Filipinos.
On Sunday, both the offices of Senators Francis Tolentino and Ronald dela Rosa confirmed that they would attend the INC rally.
On Sunday, both the offices of Senators Francis Tolentino and Ronald dela Rosa confirmed that they would attend the INC rally.
"This initiative is a timely and vital reminder of the need for unity, dialogue, and harmony amidst the challenges our nation faces," Tolentino said in a statement.
"This initiative is a timely and vital reminder of the need for unity, dialogue, and harmony amidst the challenges our nation faces," Tolentino said in a statement.
"The Rally for Peace reflects the shared desire of Filipinos for understanding and cooperation, transcending divisions for the common good. I commend the Iglesia ni Cristo for leading this effort and inspiring us all to work together for a more peaceful and united Philippines."
"The Rally for Peace reflects the shared desire of Filipinos for understanding and cooperation, transcending divisions for the common good. I commend the Iglesia ni Cristo for leading this effort and inspiring us all to work together for a more peaceful and united Philippines."
Sen. Imee Marcos said the rally “is not against the separation between the Church and the State.”
Sen. Imee Marcos said the rally “is not against the separation between the Church and the State.”
“The peace rally is sanctioned, and in fact, encouraged, by the Free Speech clause of our Constitution," Marcos said in a statement.
“The peace rally is sanctioned, and in fact, encouraged, by the Free Speech clause of our Constitution," Marcos said in a statement.
The Commission on Elections, meanwhile, urged politicians not to take advantage of the “peace rally” and promote their candidacies in the event.
The Commission on Elections, meanwhile, urged politicians not to take advantage of the “peace rally” and promote their candidacies in the event.
“Sana igalang natin, it is a highly religious event. Ito po ay isang pagsasama-sama para pananampalataya at pagkakaisa ng sambayanan. Tayo po ay susumusuporta sa adhikain ng mga kapatid natin sa Iglesia," Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.
“Sana igalang natin, it is a highly religious event. Ito po ay isang pagsasama-sama para pananampalataya at pagkakaisa ng sambayanan. Tayo po ay susumusuporta sa adhikain ng mga kapatid natin sa Iglesia," Comelec Chairman George Garcia said.
"Kaya lang po sana yung ilang pulitiko, lalo yung mga hindi naman imbitado o hindi naman po nasabihan na sila ay dapat makapunta doon, sana huwag naman po magsamantala sapagkat hindi magiging maganda ang tingin ng lahat sa mga umaabuso na ganyan. Huwag na lang tayo magpaka-epalitiko,” he said.
"Kaya lang po sana yung ilang pulitiko, lalo yung mga hindi naman imbitado o hindi naman po nasabihan na sila ay dapat makapunta doon, sana huwag naman po magsamantala sapagkat hindi magiging maganda ang tingin ng lahat sa mga umaabuso na ganyan. Huwag na lang tayo magpaka-epalitiko,” he said.
The Philippine National Police said it was expecting over 1 million INC members to join the peace rally.
The Philippine National Police said it was expecting over 1 million INC members to join the peace rally.
Early birds arrive at Quirino Grandstand for Iglesia peace rally
Early birds arrive at Quirino Grandstand for Iglesia peace rally
As of 9 a.m. Monday, there have been no reported casualties, injuries, or missing persons related to the event.
As of 9 a.m. Monday, there have been no reported casualties, injuries, or missing persons related to the event.
Malacañang has suspended classes and work in government offices in the cities of Pasay and Manila on January 13 in light of the rally. — With reports from RG Cruz and Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Malacañang has suspended classes and work in government offices in the cities of Pasay and Manila on January 13 in light of the rally. — With reports from RG Cruz and Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
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