MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso appealed to participants of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday, July 2, to keep the activity orderly. “To the believers of the Iglesia ni Cristo, we aim for everyone’s security and we warmly welcome you there at the Liwasang Bonifacio,” Moreno
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Manila DRRM dep’t on red alert for July 2 INC rally
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) is now on red alert status for the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday, July 2. “This is part of the intensified preparation by the local government to ensure the swift response to any possible incident or
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden – AP source
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans. The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on
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INC rally motive questioned by groups, QC permit revoked
MANILA, Philippines — The motives behind the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally along Edsa were challenged on Wednesday by organizers of recent anti-corruption protests. These organizers are asking why thousands of supporters needed to be mobilized for Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as he faces an impending plunder case before the Office of the Ombudsman. “Why should
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New York prepares for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
NEW YORK, United States — Pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce’s official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden. The billionaire superstar and three-time NFL Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing, but
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LIST: Manila road closures for INC rally starting July 2
MANILA, Philippines — Several roads in the City of Manila were temporarily closed starting Thursday, July 2, amid the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally at the Liwasang Bonifacio. In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office said the temporary closures affected the following road segments: Mendiola area Liwasang Bonifacio area Ayala Bridge area READ: INC
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From Edsa to Liwasang Bonifacio: INC rally enters 3rd day
MANILA, Philippines — The main rally organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) entered its third day on Thursday, but instead of holding it in Edsa, it has moved to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. The relocation came after the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) on Wednesday night withdrew its earlier approval
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Daily Gospel, July 2, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for July 2, 2026, which is the Thursday of the Thirteenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, July 1, 2026 Daily Gospel, June 30, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 9, 1-8. After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came
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Extension of P50-kilo price cap for imported rice urged
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hopeful that President Marcos will approve the recommendation to extend for 60 days the P50 per kilo price ceiling for imported rice to stabilize price supply and prices. “We need two more months because there is no harvest. If we lift the price cap, prices might
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Senate probe sees ‘extremist’ influence in Tacloban campus slays
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate committee flagged the operations of an online extremist group that it suspected of influencing the June 22 school shooting in Tacloban City, as it opened an inquiry into the incident. Wednesday’s hearing also raised calls for stronger interventions to protect the youth from online violence that could lead to real-life
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