Angel Manalo Alleges Corruption in Iglesia ni Cristo

Angel Manalo, brother of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) executive minister Eduardo Manalo, expressed disappointment over alleged corruption within the religious organization. In an interview with radio dzMM, Manalo criticized the misuse of church funds, stating, “Napakaraming anomalya, napakaraming tiwali na ginagawa ngayon sa Iglesia. ‘Yun po ang ayaw namin.” He and his mother, Tenny, had previously released a video seeking help and claiming their lives were in danger, while also alleging that some ministers were missing.

The INC denied the claims, accusing Angel and Tenny of seeking sympathy to regain power. “Pinagbabantaan po kami. Iyun pong Sanggunian. Sinasabi lumalaban kami sa pamamahala,” Angel said. He pointed to the construction of the Philippine Arena in Bulacan as an example of alleged corruption, arguing that church funds should be used for building churches. “Nauubos na ang abuloy ng Iglesia sa kung anu-anong hindi naman kailangan,” Angel explained.

Angel denied being held hostage at his family’s home in Quezon City but admitted fear for the safety of missing ministers. He urged INC members to resist the current leadership and hold a vigil outside their residence. “Hindi po kami papayag na lapastanganin po ang doktrina ng Iglesia ni Cristo,” he emphasized.

INC spokesman Edwin Zabala rejected the allegations on behalf of the church leadership. “Kahit hindi siya kapatid sa laman, masasaktan ang isang kaanib kung may paratang na ganyan. Wala po kaming ginagawang masama,” Zabala stated. The INC’s official response to the controversy was published separately.

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