In a classic case of political opportunism, the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s nationwide rally for peace is turning into a chaotic grab for glory by the pro-Sara Duterte camp. After repeated failures to muster their own “people power” movements, the DDS crowd decided, “Why not hitch a ride on INC’s massive logistics and loyal following?” And so, they tried, even urging attendees to wear green, as if peace suddenly had a color code.

INC, of course, wasn’t having it. In a rare display of shade befitting a religious organization, they politely told the DDS to stage their own rally (good luck with that) and stop misleading their own followers.

Meanwhile, social media influencers doubled down, spinning fake news to make the hijacked rally look like an organic surge of DDS support—a move that reeks of both desperation and a lack of faith in their own numbers.

Maybe next time, they’ll stick to their rallies—if they can find enough attendees.