MALACAÑANG on Sunday lauded the continuous role of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in the country’s development, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Presidential chief legal adviser Salvador Panelo noted that the sociocivic programs helped many people living in poverty or coping with calamities, including the pandemic.
Panelo issued the statement as INC celebrated the 135th Birth Anniversary of Brother Felix Y. Manalo on Sunday as well as the 41st Anniversary of Bro. Eduardo Manalo as Executive Minister of the INC every May 10.
“The Iglesia ni Cristo, for many years, has also been extending help to those in need, especially to victims of disaster and calamity,” Panelo said.
“At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippine Arena was converted into a mega quarantine facility dubbed the ‘We Heal As One Center,’ which can accommodate 300 patients and 300 frontline health workers,” he added. INC also provides food, livelihood, and shelter to its selected beneficiaries under its regular civic programs.
Panelo said the government will continue to support “spiritual care and charitable service” provided by INC to Filipinos.
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