Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – July 27 marks the 100th anniverary of Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), the largest homegrown Christian church in the Philippines with ministries in 102 countries. It is the most influential of all religious groups in the country with its members voting as a block in local and national elections.
In observance of this centennial milestone, President NoyNoy Aquino signed Joint Resolution no. 2, declaring 27 July 2014 as a special non-working holiday. The resolution was passed by both houses of Congress.
This special day will mark the formal opening of the Philippine Arena (see photo) which is owned by Iglesia Ni Cristo. It is considered the world’s largest indoor arena.
Majority of Filipinos, including members of Iglesia Ni Cristo, are not happy about the proclamation. Shopping malls and restaurants will be closed; public buses, trains and jeepneys will have very limited runs; police and other law enforcement agencies will operate on skeletal force; and museums and gated public parks will be off limits all day.
July 27, of course, is a Sunday.
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Haha! You are wrong there. Sunday is a family day and the malls are all open. The parks are all perked up and puv’s are all aglow. Only trouble is, many Catholics attend their masses and into the malls later so all parking spaces of malls are filled with private vehicles resulting in less cars on the streets. Good for the lungs: less air pollution.
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