{"id":621840,"date":"2014-07-21T11:03:28","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T03:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/?p=621840"},"modified":"2014-07-22T18:10:09","modified_gmt":"2014-07-22T10:10:09","slug":"aquino-tells-enemies-lets-love-each-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/621840\/aquino-tells-enemies-lets-love-each-other","title":{"rendered":"Aquino tells enemies: Let&#8217;s love each other"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQCNzooyNLU?list=UU46YJ9p0d6MSUXRZFRZrwGQ\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>MANILA, Philippines \u2013 Let\u2019s love each other. That was President\u00a0Benigno\u00a0Aquino III\u2019s message to his detractors on Monday as he attended the launch of the\u00a0Iglesia\u00a0ni\u00a0Cristo\u2019s (INC) Philippine Arena.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMeron pong iilan na anuman ang gawin ko, gaya nang pagdalo dito, ay maghahanap parin ng pwedeng batikos.\u00a0 Paalala ko lang sa kanila, kung kapwa ko kay Kristyano tungkulin nating magmahalan sangalan ng Panginoon sa halip na maghasik ng agam-agam at \u2018di pagkakaunawaan,\u201d Aquino said during his televised speech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>(There are some who will always find a reason to criticize me for anything I do, including my attendance here. Let me remind them, if we are fellow Christians it is our duty to love each other in the name of God instead of sowing doubt and discord.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>He was referring to a Bible passage he earlier quoted: John 13:34-35, which said, &#8220;A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Aquino said it was expected that he would have enemies in his quest for reforms, adding that his critics should instead join his administration in doing good for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The President is currently facing backlash for his defense of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) which was declared partly unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>His ratings are also at an all-time low amid allegations of corruption and misuse of government funds by lawmakers, as well as members of his Cabinet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>On Monday morning, another group is set to file an impeachment complaint against Aquino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>But his allies believe that it will not prosper because of his influence over the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4KZyAv7nINU\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>INC support\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Aquino also enjoys large support from the INC, which endorsed him and then vice presidential candidate Mar\u00a0Roxas\u00a0during the 2010 elections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cMaraming\u00a0salamat\u00a0po\u00a0sa\u00a0pagiging\u00a0kabalikat\u00a0ng\u00a0administrasyon\u00a0sa\u00a0pagsusulong\u00a0ng\u00a0mabuting\u00a0pamamahala,\u201d Aquino told tens of thousands of members of INC inside what is believed to be the world\u2019s largest domed indoor arena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>(Thank you for being a partner of the administration in pushing for good governance.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Philippine Arena could accommodate up to 55,000 people.\u00a0Malaca\u00f1ang\u00a0said about 50,000 INC members attended the event on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Throughout his speech, Aquino praised and thanked the INC for its contributions to the country and guidance of its members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cTalaga\u00a0naman\u00a0pong\u00a0ikinalulugod\u00a0ko\u00a0ang\u00a0pagkakataong\u00a0maging\u00a0bahagi\u00a0ng\u00a0pagtitipong\u00a0ito. Personal\u00a0nga\u00a0po\u00a0nating\u00a0sinusuportahan\u00a0ang\u00a0isang\u00a0institusyong\u00a0tulad\u00a0ng\u00a0Iglesia\u00a0sa\u00a0maalab\u00a0na\u00a0paghubog\u00a0ng\u00a0inyong\u00a0mga\u00a0miyembro\u00a0bilang\u00a0mga\u00a0tapat\u00a0na\u00a0alagad\u00a0ng\u00a0ating\u00a0Panginoon,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>(I am truly happy to be given the opportunity to be part of this event. I personally support institutions such as the INC, which continuously guides its members into becoming faithful followers of God.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Benefit the public\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Aquino said he was grateful for the construction of the arena, which would benefit Filipinos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>INC minister\u00a0Bienvenido\u00a0Santiago said the Philippine Arena and the 50-hectare Ciudad de Victoria, where it is located, was envisioned as a sports and cultural hub, as well as a \u201cpotential tourism enterprise zone\u201d not only for the members of the INC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cIts world class amenities and conveniences are open to the Filipino nation,\u201d Santiago said. However, he said the events that will be allowed in the complex should be based on \u201cthe wholesome Christian principles and values that the Church upholds.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Among those who attended the event were INC Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, Vice President\u00a0Jejomar\u00a0Binay, former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Executive Secretary\u00a0Paquito\u00a0Ochoa Jr.,\u00a0Roxas, Agriculture Secretary\u00a0Proceso\u00a0Alcala, Public Works Secretary Rogelio\u00a0Singson, Environment Secretary Ramon\u00a0Paje, and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chair Francis Tolentino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>RELATED STORIES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/621791\/aquino-binay-to-lead-inauguration-of-worlds-largest-indoor-arena\">Aquino, Binay to lead inauguration of world\u2019s largest indoor arena<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/globalnation.inquirer.net\/108171\/iglesia-opens-worlds-largest-indoor-arena-for-centennial-rites\">Iglesia opens world\u2019s largest indoor arena for centennial rites<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n<p><em>Originally posted: 9:44 am | Monday, July 21st, 2014<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s love each other. 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