MMDA prepares for INC peace rally

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Friday it was coordinating with other agencies in preparation for the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) peace rally.

“Well, may coordination naman tayo sa pulis, sa LGU. Ang ano po natin diyan, ima-manage po natin 'yung traffic. We will make sure na passable ang mga kalsada,” MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes said in a press conference.

(Well, we are coordinating with the police, the LGU. We will manage the traffic. We will make sure the roads are passable.)

Artes added that the MMDA would also engage with the organizer of the INC rally to make sure that its program would not obstruct traffic in the area.

“Magco-coordinate din po siguro doon sa organizer ng rally para po magkaroon ng proper coordination at make sure na 'yung mga  raliyista po ay hindi makakaabala sa traffic,” he said.

As of Friday, the MMDA had not received details regarding the locations and routes the religious group would use for their rally.

The INC rally was announced Wednesday during a program on the INC's media outlet.

“Ang mga kapatid sa INC ay naghahanda na magsagawa ng rally upang ipahayag sa lahat ng kinauukulan na ang INC ay pabor sa opinyon ni Pangulong  Bongbong Marcos na hindi sumang-ayon sa isinusulong ng ilang sektor na  impeachment dahil maraming problema ang ating bansa na dapat unahin ng  pamahalaan,” said the television host, reading from a statement, during a program on the INC's media outlet.

(The members of the INC are preparing to hold a rally to make it known to all concerned  that the INC supports President Bongbong Marcos' opinion against the  impeachment pushed by certain sectors, as there are many problems in our country that the government should prioritize.)

“Ang INC ay para sa kapayapaan. Ayaw natin sa anumang uri ng kaguluhan na manggagaling sa anumang panig,” it added.

(The INC stands for peace. We do not want any kind of unrest coming from any side.) — DVM/KG, GMA Integrated News