QC gov't approves Iglesia ni Cristo rally permit for July 1
The Quezon City government has granted the Iglesia ni Cristo a permit to hold a peaceful rally on Wednesday, July 1.
The approved assembly will take place along White Plains Avenue to Temple Drive near the People Power Monument from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 1. Per the permit, around 100,000 members are expected to participate.
Organizers are reminded to follow the approved schedule and venue for the rally. Authorities also advised that the gathering should not interfere with security operations or cause unnecessary traffic disruptions, noting that activities held outside the approved arrangements may be considered a violation of the Public Assembly Act of 1985, or Batas Pambansa Blg. 880.
The permit also states that no total road closure will be allowed during the rally, with organizers instructed to keep the activity within the approved area along White Plains Avenue–Temple Drive.
Additionally, organizers are directed to ensure that the gathering does not disrupt security operations being carried out by the Quezon City Police District and the city's Law and Order Cluster, or impede the normal flow of traffic as determined by the Traffic and Transport Management Department, the Quezon City Police District, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
The permit lists INC Minister Eraño Codera as the organizer, who was represented by a lawyer.
This came a few hours after INC members staged an "emergency rally" near the People Power Monument on June 30 without a permit, causing traffic congestion.
Bro. Edwil Zabala, INC spokesperson, said in a statement that the rally is in support of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, as the Ombudsman announced on Monday that they will file plunder charges against the senator in connection with campaign donations he received during the 2025 elections.
The Philippine National Police said it respects the constitutional right to peaceful assembly while ensuring public safety. It added that officers have been directed to exercise "maximum tolerance" and will use peaceful and lawful measures if participants remain beyond the authorized rally period.
