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Monday September 7, 2009

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Iglesia Ni Cristo leader laid to rest

Eraño “Ka Erdy” Manalo, the executive minister of the largest religious movements in the Philippines, Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), died last Monday.

Considered to be, theologically, a cult of Christianity Iglesia Ni Cristo is the largest religious movements in the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia.

Thursday February 16, 2006

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Italy: Crucifix to stay in school

Court says crucifix is educational

Wednesday May 25, 2005

Iglesia ni Cristo:

INC against free press?

They might be still be killing journalists in the provinces, but the hottest freedom of expression issue doesn’t involve crusading local newspapermen and hard-hitting radio commentators anymore. This time, it’s all about a long-running religious “war” and a supposedly explosive book not yet off the press.

Wednesday October 27, 2004

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Muslim scholars gather in U.A.E. to defend Islam

Conference delegates denounce fanatics who distort religion's image

Saturday May 8, 2004

Iglesia ni Cristo:

GMA gets shepherds’ nod–will the flock follow?

President Arroyo appeared on Friday to have cornered the endorsements by major sects -- Iglesia ni Cristo, El Shaddai, and now the Jesus Miracle Crusade.

Thursday May 6, 2004

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Bloc-Voting Religious Sect Endorses Arroyo

MANILA, May 6 (Kyodo) -- A Christian sect in the Philippines that can reputedly deliver up to 4 million votes -- enough to break a tightly contested race -- has endorsed Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for president in the May 10 election, her campaign spokesman said in a television interview Thursday.

Monday May 3, 2004

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Little sect is big player in Philippine politics

Iglesia ni Cristo, a small but well-connected sect that votes as one, is set to reprise a familiar role as kingmaker in the closely contested May 10 presidential election.

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Not all INC members are in favor of Arroyo: bishop

The leaders of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) are having difficulty convincing their members to vote for President Arroyo on May 10, according to Dagupan-Lingayen Archbishop Oscar Cruz.

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Iglesia ni Cristo going for Macapagal

Palace sources on Saturday said the Iglesia ni Cristo, a Christian sect which is known to vote as a bloc and is believed to command from 2 to 4 million votes, has given its nod to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo despite the widespread perception it would support the opposition, and would likely make known its decision on Monday.

Saturday April 24, 2004

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Sect, power-brokers likely to decide polls: analysts

A religious sect and a handful of powerful political families could hold the key to the outcome of the Philippine presidential election, where incumbent Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo holds a narrow lead, analysts said.

Thursday March 13, 2003

Iglesia ni Cristo:

Police dismiss cult links in massacre

Sun Star (Philippines), Mar. 13, 2003