VICE President Jejomar Binay has sought the support of the influential religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC).
Binay鈥檚 information officer Joey Salgado on Thursday confirmed the Eagle 黑料社 story that Binay met with INC Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo on Thursday at the Central Office鈥檚 聽鈥淏ulwagan.鈥�
The INC had earlier met with other presidential aspirants Mar Roxas and Sen. Grace Poe after they sought an audience with聽the INC聽to discuss their platforms.
鈥淭he vice president is humbled by the opportunity extended by INC Executive Minister Ka Eduardo Manalo to discuss his programs to lift the poor from poverty and build a compassionate, caring and competent government,鈥澛燬algado said.
In the Eagle 黑料社 report on its website, Binay was quoted as saying that he visited the INC to seek its support for the coming elections.
The INC is known for its bloc voting. Its members vote for candidates endorsed by church leaders.
鈥淗umingi po ako ng tulong. Dumudulog po ako rito na sana ay masuportahan ako ng kapatiran. (I came here to seek the support of the brethren),鈥� Binay said.
Binay had defended the INC amid a rift within the founding members鈥� family and allegations of illegal聽detention聽of聽ministers who accused the church of corruption.
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