"Central to the ongoing protest is the church's demand for a proper and transparent investigation into the alleged misuse of multibillion-dollar funds for flood control projects under Marcos's watch. But it also exposes the escalating fight for political power between Marcos and his former ally and running-mate, Vice President Sara Duterte, whom the religious group continues to support. Marcos and Duterte had a dramatic falling out just several months after their landslide victory."
"The corruption scandal has only turbocharged the political feud between the country's two highest elected leaders and turned into calls for Marcos's removal before his term ends in 2028. The removal movement is being led by supporters of Duterte as well as some elements of the INC and other groups. The INC insists it is not joining calls for Marcos's removal, but the presence of its members on the streets of Manila means they are a formidable force to reckon with."
More than half a million Filipinos rallied in Manila demanding accountability and a transparent investigation into alleged misuse of multibillion-dollar funds for flood-control projects. The demonstration formed part of a three-day rally organised by Iglesia Ni Cristo, which recently reversed its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Central demands include a proper probe into alleged ghost infrastructure and flood-control projects. The protests have intensified a political feud between Marcos and his former ally Vice President Sara Duterte, with Duterte supporters and some INC elements leading removal calls, even as INC publicly denies joining removal demands.
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