Thousands From Philippine Sect Protest Pro-Duterte Senator's Graft ...
The church said it was calling for transparency as police estimated the crowd at 12,000 and traffic remained bottlenecked by midafternoon.
- On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, thousands of Iglesia Ni Cristo members rallied in Manila, blocking the northbound lane of EDSA near the People Power Monument and snarling rush-hour traffic across the city.
- Government ombudsman Jesus Remulla announced Monday that Senator Rodante Marcoleta faces graft charges for failing to declare 75 million pesos in campaign contributions, prompting supporters to allege the prosecution is 'selective justice' against a Duterte ally.
- Regional police spokeswoman Hazel Asilo estimated the crowd at about 12,000, while Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste arrived with around 200 constituents to demand transparency and accountability.
- President Ferdinand Marcos cancelled all events outside the presidential palace on Tuesday to monitor the situation, while Vice President Sara Duterte accused the administration of having 'weaponised the justice system' against political opponents.
- The INC remains a powerful voting bloc with ties to the Duterte dynasty, and Marcoleta is widely viewed as a crucial vote against convicting Vice President Duterte at her impeachment trial, which begins July 6.
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Thousands flock to EDSA on Day 1 of INC protest for Marcoleta
MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members filled parts of EDSA around the People Power Monument the entire day on June 30, rallying for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who is under investigation for plunder. The rally started early Tuesday morning, causing heavy traffic along EDSA, and continued through the night. Among those who spoke before the crowd were senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Imee Marcos, Batangas 1st District R…
Lawmaker: Marcoleta’s imminent plunder case as ‘selective justice’
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste has described the imminent filing of non-bailable plunder charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta “selective justice,” noting that those involved in the flood control corruption must be held accountable. Leviste said this in an ambush interview with reporters as he, along with his around 200 constituents, arrived at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Ermita, Manila, on Tuesday afternoon. T…
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