INC Rally Diaries: a slow start but a strong end to protest day 4

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UPDATE (9:15pm, Aug 30). At around 5:30pm, INC protesters in EDSA-Shaw, together with their congregation from Bulacan and Pampanga, marched towards the Ortigas flyover. Their rally to permit in Mandaluyong had already run out.

The religious group is planning to stay in the area until Monday morning. The group calls for the separation of church and state with regard to the probe of the Department of Justice on their internal affairs. See photos below.

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Sunday, day 4 of Iglesia ni Cristo protest rally on EDSA-Shaw, started slow for the religious block. But they’re expecting members from places as far away as Bicol, to arrive in their protest site in Mandaluyong. As of 3pm, PNP estimates the crowd to be at 1,800-strong.

The permit granted to the religious group is only until today, Aug 30. The Philippine National Police say they will drive out the group by tomorrow, which is when INC members also plan to leave. 

According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, on Sunday afternoon, INC Officials have started negotiating to have their rally near the area if they aren’t given an extension. 

Photos: AC Dimatatac
 

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