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On INC leader's birthday, faithful vow support for embattled church
Amid the flashing lights and festive mood of the night is an attempt to galvanize the support of the crowd with ministers and awardees themselves leading the faithful in a chant: We are one with EVM

Why De Lima is target of Iglesia ni Cristo's anger
3rd UPDATE INC members say Justice Secretary De Lima is about to issue a warrant of arrest against church leaders But lawyer Trixie Cruz Angeles says the DOJ has not even assigned a prosecutor to the case

Iglesia ni Cristo rallies flock: ‘Inaapi tayo!’
The politically influential Iglesia ni Cristo cries religious persecution and calls for ‘separation of church and state’

Palace backs DOJ probe on alleged INC abduction
This comes after lawyer Harry Roque a presumed senatorial candidate under the opposition United Nationalist Alliance called on DOJ to stop its witch hunt of the INC

Q and A: ‘Magtatagumpay ang Iglesia ni Cristo’ nguni't...
Pero meron pa ring hamon sabi ng sociologist na si Jayeel Cornelio Dagdag niya The social media element is a game changer for the Iglesia ni Cristo

Q and A: We're not divided, INC spokesman says
Speaking to Rappler Iglesia ni Cristo spokesman Edwil Zabala seeks to reassure INC members who have begun to doubt their church

PODCAST: Saan patungo ang Iglesia ni Cristo?
Para maintindihan natin ang krisis sa Iglesia ni Cristo makakasama natin ang isang sociologist of religion si Jayeel Cornelio

INC minister’s brother under witness protection program
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima confirms that Anthony Menorca the brother of Lowell Boyet Menorca II requested that he be placed under the WPP

Sibling of ‘abducted’ minister to INC Council: Free my brother
Anthony brother of Iglesia minister Lowell Menorca says his older sibling was forced to deny his abduction

DOJ denies INC 'abduction' is 'case closed'
Three ministers allegedly abducted by the Iglesia ni Cristo however surface to deny their alleged abduction

Minister denies abduction, torture charges in INC-run TV show
Previously reported to be ready to tell all Menorca surfaces to say he is safe and thanks the INC executive minister for the care extended to him A close friend of his however says the statements are made under duress

Missing ministers, Poe on Aquino, Cecil the lion | 6PM wRap
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Angel Manalo: 'Kuya, sana magkausap na tayo'
Angel Manalo also tells his brother Iglesia ni Cristo head Eduardo Manalo: Ang mommy sana makausap mo na Sabik na sabik siya

NBI on Iglesia ni Cristo 'abduction': Case closed
The National Bureau of Investigation rules out the alleged abduction of Iglesia ni Cristo ministers after investigators fail to find enough evidence

Iglesia ni Cristo sues expelled minister for libel
Expelled minister Isaias Samson Jr former editor in chief of the INC publication Pasugo earlier accused INC general auditor Glicerio Santos Jr of corruption

US-based INC minister: 'Never my intention to quit'
But Iglesia ni Cristo s Louie Cayabyab asks his flock to support the vigils in their districts citing INC members who are risking their lives

WATCH: Supporters of Manalo kin enter INC compound
The group of Iglesia ni Cristo members also argues with the police who asked them to clear the area following complaints from concerned citizens

INC minister defies orders, quits during service
In a YouTube video people weep as a minister refuses to read a circular expelling the mother and brother of Iglesia ni Cristo head Eduardo Manalo

Iglesia ni Cristo head gathers flock amid crisis
UPDATED Iglesia executive minister Eduardo Manalo does not directly address issues involving the INC such as alleged corruption and the supposed abduction of ministers

Expelled INC minister: Don't cover up wrongdoing
Be spokespersons of God expelled Iglesia ni Cristo minister Isaias Samson Jr tells church spokesmen Bienvenido Santiago and Edwil Zabala

Iglesia ni Cristo eyes case against critics
Speaking to Rappler Iglesia ni Cristo spokesman Bro Edwil Zabala dares critics to present their evidence against the century old church

For Manalo kin, help comes in food deliveries
One delivery amounts to P3 000; another comes from a Singapore based supporter of Angel and Tenny Manalo kin of the head of Iglesia ni Cristo

DOJ orders probe into Iglesia ni Cristo 'abduction'
UPDATED The Department of Justice however says it will avoid issues internal to the Iglesia ni Cristo a group known for its influence in government

Philippine Arena shows INC's 'global' stature
They re not a religion in the Philippines They re a religion in the world

The rise of INC: 'Stricter religions grow stronger'
The Iglesia ni Cristo stresses obedience even if it goes against your personal wishes – a strictness that a sociologist sees as part of the reason for its success
