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Philippine church members defend senator facing graft arrest

Members of the Philippine religious group Iglesia ni Cristo stage a demonstration that snarled traffic across Metro Manila on June 30, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

MANILA - Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they protested against the expected arrest of a senator and church member.

The rally came a day after authorities announced that Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) church and an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte, was set to be charged with graft tied to his election campaign fund.

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