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Ombudsman Charges for Senator Trigger Large Iglesia Ni Cristo Rally on EDSA

The church’s rapid mobilisation protested the announced failure to declare 75 million pesos and raised tensions ahead of a July 6 Senate impeachment trial.

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Members of the Philippine religious group Iglesia ni Cristo stage a demonstration that snarled traffic across Metro Manila
The Iglesia ni Cristo rally was staged to protest graft charges that have been promised against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a church member and ally of Vice President Sara Duterte
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Overview

  • Government ombudsman Jesus Remulla announced on Monday that Senator Rodante Marcoleta would be charged over an alleged failure to declare 75 million pesos in unused campaign contributions.
  • The Iglesia Ni Cristo organised a 'lightning' protest on EDSA on Tuesday that police estimated drew thousands and caused major rush-hour traffic bottlenecks across Metro Manila.
  • INC leaders said the rally demanded transparency and denounced 'selective justice,' while organisers mobilised members the night before using texts, phone calls and Telegram messages.
  • Marcoleta is an INC member and a close ally of Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces a Senate impeachment trial starting July 6 that requires 16 votes to convict.
  • The protest forced the presidency to cancel outside events and prompted extra security around Malacañang, highlighting how INC’s rapid mobilisations can create immediate public‑order and political pressure.