Sen. Francis Tolentino 鈥擯hoto from his office
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Senator Francis Tolentino voiced his support on Sunday for the Iglesia ni Cristo鈥檚 (INC) upcoming 鈥淣ational Rally for Peace,鈥� describing it as a timely initiative that promotes unity and harmony.
鈥淭he Rally for Peace reflects the shared desire of Filipinos for understanding and cooperation, transcending divisions for the common good,鈥� Tolentino said in a statement.
He also commended the INC for organizing the event, urging Filipinos to embrace its message of solidarity.
鈥淭his initiative is a timely and vital reminder of the need for unity, dialogue, and harmony amidst the challenges our nation faces,鈥� he added.
LIST: Road closures, traffic rerouting during INC peace rally on Jan. 13
The peace rally is set to take place on Monday, Jan. 13, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, with thousands of participants expected to join from various communities.
With this, the senator also urged Filipinos to embody the event鈥檚 spirit and work collectively toward building a more peaceful and united Philippines.
In addition to the main rally in Manila, INC-led rallies will also be held simultaneously in other cities across the country:
- Luzon
- Legazpi (Albay)
- Ilagan (Isabela)
- Puerto Princesa (Palawan)
- Visayas
- Cebu
- Iloilo
- Bacolod (Negros Occidental)
- Mindanao
- Davao
- Pagadian (Zamboanga del Sur)
- Butuan (Agusan del Norte)
- Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental)
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