THE Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace held at Plaza Divisoria on Saturday remained peaceful, according to Police Regional Director Brigadier General Jaysen de Guzman, who inspected the event.
De Guzman said more than 16,000 INC members participated in the rally, with over 700 police officers deployed to maintain security.
“Nagpapasalamat tayo sa pamunuan nang INC. Sila na rin mismo nagsabi na lahat nang makikita nila na may hindi sang-ayon dito sa peace rally na ito. Sila na mismo ang sasaway at hindi nila pababayaan na mahaluan nang ibang mithiin ang kanilang peace rally,” De Guzman said.
The police official emphasized that INC’s rally focused on promoting peace and was not tied to any political activities.
“Gusto nila peace rally walang halong politika,” he added.
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) head Nick Jabagat reported no major incidents during the event.
“Walay dagko nga insidente atong na respondehan though naay upat nga mga minor nga cases nga atong na respondehan sa atong medical team,” said Jabagat.
Three participants fainted due to exhaustion, while one was taken to JR Borja General Hospital after experiencing stomach pain, he added.
Jabagat thanked the INC members for helping maintain a peaceful atmosphere throughout the rally.
