Thousands of policemen and other personnel are still being deployed and are on full alert for the Centennial celebrations of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) at the Ciudad De Victoria in Bocaue, Bulacan. As of 5:30 am this morning, all PNP members and other government authorities in the area are ‘on their toes’ as the event goes on full swing today. Despite some ‘raucous crowds’ that trooped to the area, particularly to the Philippine Arena, since yesterday […]
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AFP: INC celebrates 100 years
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) renowned for its discipline, values and even political power will mark its 100th anniversary on Sunday with more than one million followers expected to join the celebrations. INC members will congregate at a giant complex especially built for the occasion near Manila, in an event that will showcase the religion’s stunning success at home and abroad. “The pace of the spread of Iglesia… has exploded,” church spokesman Edwil Zabala […]
Traffic in NLEX ‘bearable’ – Officials
The expected heavy traffic going to NLEX and Bulacan this weekend is actually manageable, this according to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). In a televised interview, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said that traffic flow in the area is bearable as of around 4:30 pm despite the expected 3 million Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) members who are flocking to the Ciudad De Victoria in Bulacan for the 100th anniversary of the religious organization. “It’s […]
PHL gov’t installs “national historical marker” in INC central office grounds
QUEZON City, Philippines — In view of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s historic Centennial on Sunday, July 27, the Philippine government, through the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) installed a “national historical marker” inside the INC Central Office grounds along Commonwealth Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City, as With the historical marker installed inside the INC Central Office, the site has now become part of “historical ground” recognized by the Philippine government which mandates its […]
MMDA Advisory for Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Celebration
All motorists are advised to avoid the following routes from July 27 to July 28 and instead make use of inner roads/secondary roads of the following like Sta. Maria – San Jose Old Road and Sta. Maria to Manga to avoid the Sta. Maria By-pass Road. Motorists should also take the Old Cagayan Valley Road and the Malolos Plaridel Road to avoid the Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway as well as the Landicho-Sandico Road in the […]
DOTC guarantees availability of public buses
The Department of Transportation and Communication guaranteed that there will be no shortage of buses for public transport despite the thousands rented by the Iglesia Ni Cristo for its centennial celebration.
Earthquake strikes Leyte
According to the PHIVOLCS, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern Leyte. PHIVOLCS warns against possible aftershock.
New LPA outside Philippine area of responsibility
Southwest monsoon continues to affect Luzon, while a low pressure area was spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility near northern Mindanao.
PNP starts nationwide firearm registration
The Philippine National Police starts a nationewide firearms registration caravan which is in line with the goal of the PNP to encourage owners of firearms to register.
LTFRB implements 3 day truck ban
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will implement a three-day truck ban at the NLEX. The said truck ban will start on June 26. The said truck ban is due to the Iglesia ni Cristo centennial celebration at Bocaue, Bulacan.
NLEX Gears Up for the INC Anniversary Celebration
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is all set for the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial Anniversary on July 27. The Tollways Management Corporation (TMC), operator of NLEX is expecting attendees to arrive at the Philippine Arena in the evening of July 25. To manage the volume of vehicles, additional toll personnel will be deployed in the affected plazas. Additional Traffic management and Security personnel will be deployed at strategic areas including the Philippine […]
Bulacan PNP implements new strategy regarding Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial celebration
The Philippine National Police in Bulacan is going to implement a “time-and-motion” strategy