Bong Go thanks INC for ‘balanced stance’ amid political rigidity

Sen. Bong Go

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday thanked the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for its “agency and balanced stance” amid political rigidity.

In a video message, Go acknowledged the INC’s advocacy for peace and justice, highlighting the significance of voices that decision for calm, order, and constancy to lawful processes.

“Maraming salamat po sa mga kapatid natin sa Iglesia Ni Cristo, sa suporta at pagmamahal sa kapwa Pilipino. Salamat sa pagiging matatag at patas sa paninindigan,” mentioned Go, an in depth good friend of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

(Thanks very a lot to our brethren within the Iglesia Ni Cristo in your help and love for fellow Filipinos. Thanks for being steadfast and truthful in your rules.)

“Sa ganitong panahon ng kaguluhan at pagdududa, napakahalaga ng mga boses na naninindigan para sa batas at kapayapaan. Unahin po natin ang kapakanan ng mga Pilipino at ipaglaban ang interes ng bayan,” he added.

(In instances of turmoil and uncertainty, voices that stand for regulation and peace are extraordinarily necessary. Allow us to prioritize the welfare of the Filipino individuals and combat for the nation’s pursuits.)

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Go additionally mentioned the Philippines’ judicial system stays succesful and unbiased.

“Ang kailangan natin ngayon ay pagkakaisa at pagkilala sa proseso ng ating batas. Meron naman tayong mga korte na nananatiling malaya at useful,” he mentioned.

(What we want now could be unity and recognition of our authorized processes. We’ve courts that stay unbiased and useful.)

Go’s remarks adopted the assertion of INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala, who decried the supposed deepening political divide and referred to as for peace, unity, and adherence to the regulation.

“Nang mag-rally, ang panawagan ay kapayapaan, pagkakaisa at unahin ang problema ng bansa. Hindi pinakinggan ng kinauukulan kaya nangyari ‘yung mga nangyayari ngayon,” Zaballa mentioned.

(When the rally was held, the decision was for peace, unity, and prioritizing the nation’s issues. Nevertheless, the authorities didn’t pay attention, which led to the occasions unfolding now.)

“Matindi ang pagkakabaha-bahagi ng mga Pilipino, maging ang mga nasa ibang bansa,” he added.

(The division amongst Filipinos is deep, even amongst these overseas.)

In January, the INC held a Nationwide Rally for Peace to precise its help for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

On the difficulty involving former President Duterte, Zaballa mentioned: “Kung ano ang tama at kung ano ang nasa batas, ‘yon sana ang pairalin. ‘Wag pilipitin. Hindi sumasang-ayon ang INC sa anumang hakbangin na hindi sang-ayon sa batas. Sinumang Pilipino ang could ginawang paglabag sa batas, dito dapat litisin.”

(What is true and what’s within the regulation must be upheld. Don’t twist it. The INC doesn’t agree with any motion that isn’t in accordance with the regulation. Any Filipino who has violated the regulation must be tried right here.)

Zaballa additionally affirmed the INC’s confidence in Philippine courts, saying, “Nagtitiwala ang INC sa integridad at kakayahan ng hudikatura. Pairalin ang katarungan, hindi dapat isuko ang soberenya sa iba.”

(The INC trusts the integrity and functionality of the judiciary. Justice should prevail, sovereignty shouldn’t be surrendered to others.)

The INC is a supporter of former President Duterte.

Former President Duterte was arrested on the Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport on March 11 on the order of the Worldwide Felony Court docket.

He’s dealing with a case for crimes in opposition to humanity allegedly dedicated throughout his administration’s drug conflict. He’s at the moment being held in a detention middle in The Hague.

The previous president had his pretrial listening to on March 14, whereas the affirmation of costs is scheduled for September 23. He could enchantment for an interim launch earlier than that date.