Respect Iglesia ni Cristo protesters, Malacañang orders agencies

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang ordered government agencies on Monday morning, January 13, to respect the right of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) protesters to mount a peaceful assembly as they hold a nationwide rally for peace.

The INC, a 110-year-old homegrown Christian church, is holding the National Rally for Peace to oppose Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, which is favored by four in 10 Filipinos.

The rally is scheduled in 13 sites across the country, including the main site at Manila’s iconic Quirino Grandstand...