QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 31) – The Iglesia Ni Cristo this morning (Aug. 31) announced that it was officially ending its peaceful assembly after a meeting of its leaders with the Philippine government where it said the Church was able to achieve its objectives through God’s help
In an announcement over television, INC General Evangelist minister Bienvenido Santiago announced that both the INC and the Philippine government had been able to clarify matters in a meeting. He explained that “peace” for all sides had been achieved after the meeting. He did not elaborate.
“ Nais po naming ipabatid sa inyong lahat na nagkausap na po ang panig ng Iglesia at ang panig ng Pamahalaan at sa pag-uusap pong ito ay nagkapaliwanagan na po ang dalawang panig. Kaya payapa na po ang lahat,” Santiago said as he read a statement addressed to all INC members.
“Ito pong ating isinagawang mapayapang pagtitipon na sinimulan natin nitong Huebes ng hapon ay natatapos na po nang mapayapa rin ngayon pong Lunes ng umaga. Salamat nang marami sa ating Panginoong Diyos! Sa Kanya ang lahat ng kapurihan. Mabuhay ang Iglesia Ni Cristo!” he said.
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Iglesia Ni Cristo General Evangelist Bro. Bienvenido Santiago announced the end of the 5-day peaceful assembly, saying that the Iglesia Ni Cristo and the government have come into peaceful agreement.
Bro. Santiago also officially announced the end of the 5-day peaceful assembly, declaring victory.
To God be the glory!