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Key figures in the 2015 Iglesia ni Cristo controversy: Where are they now?
Personalities involved in the 2015 controversy that hit the influential religious group are detained, granted refugee status, or in hiding except for the INC executive minister
Looking back: One year after the INC protests
A year ago members of the Iglesia took to the streets in a show of force after controversies and internal conflict rocked the influential church
Ex-INC minister Menorca arrested on the way to court
The arrest warrant stems from a libel case filed against Lowell Menorca in Kapatagan Lanao del Norte
Revolt in the Iglesia ni Cristo
Over 100 years old no one ever imagined the INC was in the throes of dissension in 2015 with no less than members of the family entangled in a bitter quarrel
INC: Prove we’re hiding cash, you can have it
The Iglesia ni Cristo is willing to sign a waiver to challenge accusations of money laundering its spokesman says
US ex-minister to Iglesia: Stop tax fraud
The Iglesia ni Cristo for its part vows to cooperate with the proper authorities as it faces an accusation of tax fraud
Who owns 36 Tandang Sora? Manalo sister questions INC claims
The estranged sister of INC leader Eduardo Manalo is questioning the church s ownership claims over 36 Tandang Sora based on a supposed deed of sale
DOJ dismisses criminal complaints vs Iglesia heads
Two resolutions are signed by the Prosecutor General after state prosecutors recommend that Iglesia respondents be absolved
Top INC leaders no-shows at DOJ hearing on ex-minister's case
They INC officials are waiting for the right time and the right forum venue to answer all the legal questions I think the time has come says expelled INC minister Isaias Samson Jr
DOJ sets hearing on ex-Iglesia minister's case vs church leaders
The preliminary hearing for the serious illegal detention case filed by ex Iglesia minister Isaias Samson Jr against top church officials has been set on November 6
INC rally sa DOJ at EDSA: Ito ba ang kaisahang itinuturo ng Bibliya?
May pinagdaanan ding mga pagsubok ang kaisahan ng Iglesia noon subali t napanatili itong matatag
Former Iglesia minister: No libelous statements vs INC
I never said it was the church that committed the illegal detention I never imputed the acts on the church Isaias Samson says in his response to the libel complaint against him
PODCAST: INC’s Samson: We seek reformation, not revolution
Samson says I believe that after this huge challenge once the Iglesia is cleansed it will become stronger
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Former Iglesia minister appears in court over libel complaint
Former Iglesia ni Cristo minister Isaias Samson Jr is accused of making malicious statements against the powerful church after he claimed he was placed under house arrest
Iglesia ni Cristo minister Isaias Samson: Life in danger
[EXCLUSIVE] After being expelled Samson says he still hopes the Iglesia will emerge a reformed church
#AnimatED: Iglesia ni Cristo’s diminished clout in 2016
An INC bloc vote will be more so a myth in the 2016 elections
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De Lima: Complaint vs INC leaders to go through regular process
It will be assigned to a prosecutor or a panel of prosecutors says Justice Secretary Leila de Lima
Show of force? INC drew bigger crowds before
UPDATED Police say the Iglesia ni Cristo’s rally drew up to 20 000 protestors but earlier events attracted as many as 700 000 people
De Lima denies INC deal: 'I'm back at work'
UPDATED Justice Secretary Leila de Lima issues the statement a day after the powerful Iglesia ni Cristo agreed to end its days long mass protest calling for her resignation
Bello on Malacañang, INC protest, 2015 Jones Cup | 6PM wRap
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INC claims ‘victory’ on ex-leader’s death anniversary
Six years after Eraño Manalo’s death the Iglesia ni Cristo ends its biggest anti government rally as it grapples with its worst crisis
DOCUMENT: Complaint vs INC leaders
A copy of the document filed by the expelled INC minister Isaias Samson Jr before the Department of Justice
INC’s defeat: Actualizing separation of church and state
UPDATED The INC s EDSA Shaw show of defiance is not so much for religious autonomy as it is for political relevance
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 members prepared for days-long street vigil
They vow to stay outside the justice department building until the government gives in to their demand to keep its hands off an illegal detention complaint filed against INC leaders
INC at DOJ, Poe and Robredo, PH traffic scheme | 12PM wRap
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Iglesia ni Cristo rallies flock: ‘Inaapi tayo!’
The politically influential Iglesia ni Cristo cries religious persecution and calls for ‘separation of church and state’
Iglesia ni Cristo sues another expelled minister for libel
The INC files two separate complaints of libel against Eliodoro Joy Yuson who earlier accused the church s council of corruption and the alleged abduction of ministers
Part 2: Glicerio Santos Jr's clout and control in the INC
[EXCLUSIVE] With only a few exceptions the personalities behind the US branches of the FYM foundation are basically the same: Glicerio Jr Glicerio III and Glicerio IV
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
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
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
CHR: Iglesia alleged abductions still a 'police matter'
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon says they will refrain from making any premature conclusions about the Iglesia at this time even as they continue monitoring cases
Manalo on INC, house arrest, Zamboanga blast | 12PM wRap
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INC expels minister who alleged house arrest
Minister Isaias Samson Jr says he was accused of running a blog that contains allegations against the Iglesia ni Cristo
WATCH: Iglesia ni Cristo member held under 'house arrest': There were grenades, threats
Isaias Samson Jr who once was editor in chief of Iglesia Ni Cristo s Pasugo Magazine says he was held under house arrest
