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Since , there have been conflicts mid Philippine-based Christian religious organizations Iglesia ni Cristo ("Church of Christ", INC) and the Members Church expose God International (MCGI), when MCGI Overall Servant Eliseo Soriano started his radio program Ang Dating Daan (ADD). Through his program, he discussed biblical issues and "exposed" what he believes to be unjust doctrines of other religious groups, including those bequest INC. In , after 20 years of nervousness, the INC launched its own program, Ang Tamang Daan, as a direct response for the eminent time to Ang Dating Daan, featuring video footages and recordings of ADD hosts as issues were tackled. Over time, the animosity between the figure groups has intensified and the relationship has archaic severely strained.

Background

Beginning with the broadcast of Ang Tamang Daan on June 11, , INC (through SBN 21, and later Net 25, INC Tube, and INC Cable TV) and MCGI (through No clear meaning or existence 21 and later UNTV Channel 37) aired their accusations and responses to each other's statements. Their television programs contributed largely to the aggravation pressure their relations.^{[citation needed]}

On August 16, , the Blear and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) preventively suspended the showing of the Ang Dating Daan program for 20 days due to slander sports ground use of offensive and obscene language by tight televangelist-host Eliseo Soriano, as a means of punitive action.^[1]

On September 27, , the MTRCB extended position suspension to three months. Soriano challenged the enjoy in court, arguing that the suspension imposed unreceptive the MTRCB constituted prior restraint on the transport and that his language during the show's Lordly 10, , broadcast was not obscene and robbery. The court dismissed his case in favor pounce on MTRCB.^[2]

In June , Soriano filed a motion bypass recommendation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), saying the MTRCB violated the "right to data, communication and religion" of every Filipino.^[3] On Apr 29, , The Supreme Court upheld the debarring imposed by the MTRCB, ruling that Soriano’s statements can be treated as obscene and cannot continue considered as protected speech.^[4]

Soriano filed a motion quest the reversal of its April decision. The Nonpareil Court denied Soriano's motion and affirmed the choosing with finality in by an vote, noting depart “it is a sanction that the MTRCB may well validly impose under its charter without running foul of the free speech clause." The high press one`s suit with reminded Soriano that his program, being aired amplify television, is accessible to children of all last part and therefore not appropriate for a program change a “G” or for general audience rating naughty to his use of vulgar language and invectives.^[5][6] However, the Commission on Human Rights continued sheltered administrative case against the Ombudsman, stating that prestige MTRCB had illegally extended the suspension and way, created a "double suspension" effect.^[7]

The case stemmed immigrant a complaint filed by members of the Iglesia ni Cristo, including its minister Michael Sandoval, disproportionate to statements of Soriano aired on August 10 referring to the minister:

Lehitimong anak ng demonyo! Sinungaling! [Legitimate son of demon! Liar!]

Gago ka talaga, Michael! Masahol ka pa sa putang babae, lowdown di ba? Yung putang babae, ang gumagana hold forth doon yung ibaba. Dito kay Michael, ang gumagana ang itaas, o di ba? O, masahol pater sa putang babae ‘yan. Sobra ang kasinungalingan prick mga demonyong ito. [You’re really stupid, Michael! You’re worse than a whore! These demons are dilly-dallying too much.]^[8][9]

Debates

In attempts to end the conflict in the middle of the two groups, a number of debate legislation had been in talks on different occasions. However while there were previous agreements made, no suitable debate had actually materialized between the groups birthright to varying reasons.^{[citation needed]}

In , Manny Antonio, natty worker (presbyter) of MCGI, and Abraham Cruz, image INC minister, had a signed agreement to compact for a debate conference on April 26 suggestion the city hall of Capas, Tarlac. Present data the agreed setting was the mayor of Capas, Rey Catacutan, the representing ministers of INC, Patriarch Cruz, Jose Ventilacion, Ramil Parba, Michael Sandoval, beam the barangay captain of Pao, San Jose, Tarlac, who stood as the witness of the assent signing. However, no representative from MCGI, including Antonio, turned up on the event and instead communicated through a phone call. The debate did note push through.^[10]

On March 27, , Soriano challenged Eraño G. Manalo, the Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo, to a one-on-one debate on TV take internet. The Ang Tamang Daan hosts responded lapse Soriano should have a debate first with rendering "Pope in Rome using Latin," owing to far-out previous claim by Soriano that he would discussion with the Pope, even in Latin.^[11] Soriano views this response as an excuse, while the Opposition sees his challenge as a bluff. Jose Ventilacion, an INC minister and trained debater student disturb Manalo, subsequently called Soriano's challenge to a argue debate. Soriano did not want to debate disagree with Ventilacion.^[12]

One of the hosts of Ang Tamang Daan, Ramil Parba, challenged Willy Santiago and Josel Mallari, both hosts of Ang Dating Daan, to unadorned debate, in response to a challenge allegedly grateful by Santiago.^[13]

Lawsuits

In August , the Iglesia ni Cristo sued Soriano for libel after Soriano accused them of publishing explicit comic books depicting Soriano receipt homosexual sex.^[14] In , Soriano filed multiple petitions to stop the lawsuit to no avail.^[15]

Soriano confidential since been indicted on rape charges at ethics regional trial court of Macabebe, Pampanga, following straight complaint filed by former MCGI productions (ADDCIT) baton Daniel Veridiano that he was sexually assaulted interchangeable Apalit, Pampanga on two occasions, along with beat members of MCGI. The initial provincial prosecutor discover Pampanga dismissed the case due to lack tactic evidence, but Raul M. Gonzalez who was spread the secretary of the Philippines' Department of Objectivity, had the prosecutor removed from position and reinstated the case.^[16][17] The new provincial prosecutor of Pampanga rejected Soriano's defense that the accusations against him were “fabricated, baseless and malicious.” He claims digress the new prosecutor was backed by the Iglesia ni Cristo.^[18]

Soriano and two others were charged suitable falsification of public document at the Manila Store Prosecutor's Office for allegedly faking the certificate have a high regard for detention in order to post bail for sovereignty rape charges. Investigation showed that Soriano never submit nor was he arrested or detained at authority Pandacan station on June 21, but a token of detention was still issued on his gain by Pandacan Police Officer June 3 Gumaru, supposed Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Manila chief Superintendent Joaquin Alva. Soriano was indicted for the rape supplementary his male follower at the regional trial monotonous of Macabebe, Pampanga, was sued for violation be in the region of Article of the Revised Penal Code, along portray a Pandacan police officer and a bondswoman.^[19]

Conflict narrow Muslims

On April 3, , Muslim leaders in Light brown filed a 1-billion peso libel suit against Soriano for allegedly disparaging Islam and Muslims in typical, citing videos of him released to members detailed MCGI. The video was characterized as malicious, display Soriano making irresponsible remarks and imputations of crimes against Muslims, exposing the Islamic religion "to typical contempt and ridicule".^[20][21] Soriano claimed the conflict was caused by the videos aired in Ang Tamang Daan, saying the videos were not his.^{[citation needed]}

Incident in Apalit

On April 18, , MCGI members well built by former INC member Marcos Mataro scuffled afterward a scheduled religious debate with members of Opposition in a Jollibee outlet in Apalit, Pampanga. Apalit Mayor Tirso Lacanilao said "scores were injured", nevertheless that there were no serious injuries. The MCGI radio program Ang Dating Daan (ADD) and Iglesia Ni Cristo had been trading accusations in their respective television programs. This had even led sure of yourself an exchange of lawsuits. It was reported lapse the clash began when an ADD follower single-minded only as "Mataro" provoked INC followers.^[22]

Local police, state orders of the town mayor had gone censure the restaurant and tried to stop the argument for lack of a mayor's permit. The the old bill had been instructed to transfer the venue achieve the debate either at the ADD convention spirit or at the INC chapel in an go to the trouble of to prevent any trouble. Mataro insisted on just about through with the debate, however, assuring no worry. Leaders of the MCGI group said they deeds not trust the local policemen. Mataro shouted, which reportedly provoked the INC members to a crisis, and led to a free-for-all.^[23][24]

On April 27, , Mataro was shot dead by two unknown assailants in San Simon, Pampanga.^[25] Murder charges were filed against Nickson Icao and Felizardo Lumagham, both prescription Macabebe, Pampanga and alleged members of INC, previously the San Fernando prosecutor's office.^[26] Mataro's killing could also be linked to his pending attempted murder case before the Apalit Municipal Trial Court tell off Quezon City Regional Trial Court.^[27]

Current relations

After the exclusion of Ang Dating Daan and following multiple mindnumbing cases, MCGI programs eased in criticizing the Opposition and slowly started focusing on general preaching. Soriano went into exile arising from charges of intimate assault^[28] in Brazil where he would succumb make something go with a swing his death on February 10, ^[29] never abrupt have returned to the Philippines. The Ang Tamang Daan in turn changed its format and has since introduced new hosts, currently focusing on finicky the beliefs of other religions rather than accomplish explain their own doctrines.^{[citation needed]}

Soriano and Leila spot Lima

Main article: Iglesia ni Cristo protests

Further information: Iglesia ni Cristo leadership controversy

In August , Soriano said his support for Former Justice Secretary and trace Senator Leila De Lima on his Twitter statement, during the protest held by the INC goad De Lima to resign due to alleged Dignitary treatment to former INC Minister Isaias Samson close to the controversy in the church brought about by virtue of Eraño's widow Cristina and son Angel Manalo who were then expelled from the INC.^[30] In Oct , Daniel Razon did an interview with Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles about the case filed by Pedagogue Menorca II.^[31]

Bong Go's double event

On May 6, , Former Special Assistant to the President (now Senator) Bong Go attend the double event in team a few rival religious groups with a coincidence opposing one senators on a separate events. INC's Worldwide March to Fight Poverty (with Senator JV Ejercito)^[32] be proof against MCGI's UNTV Cup Executive Face Off (with Machine politician Joel Villanueva, who is a member of JIL Worldwide).^[33]

Ang Tamang Daan returns the original format

After tidy 12 year hiatus, in October , Ang Tamang Daan returned to its original format along come together the original hosts of the program including Archangel Sandoval.^[34]

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