Philippine church rallies over corruption scandal as pressure mounts on Marcos
Iglesia ni Cristo members demanded accountability in the government over corruption related to flood control projects
Iglesia ni Cristo members, wearing white shirts, assembled in the historic Quirino Grandstand and nearby streets in Manila city. Police estimated the crowd at 14,500 as of 8am local time. Some camped out overnight for a programme expected to start late in the afternoon.
The Christian religious group earlier said it is not fighting the government and that it is a peaceful movement against corruption. The mega church holds political clout as it is known for endorsing candidates and voting as a bloc during elections.
The accusation is “a lie, propaganda”, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a video statement on Saturday. The president said he does not “want to even dignify” what the ex-lawmaker is saying, the office said separately.