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Ka Angel, Ka Tenny’s supporters gather outside Manalo compound


(UPDATED 10:34 p.m.) Several supporters of expelled Iglesia ni Cristo leaders Angel Manalo and his mother Tenny have gathered outside the Manalo compound on Wednesday afternoon Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City.

The group, made up of at most ten persons, said they went there to support "Ka Angel" and "Ka Tenny" after the mother and son appealed for help from church members as they allegedly faced grave danger.

On Wednesday night, GMA News Online saw the supporters of the mother and son throw bottles of mineral water and packs of crackers over the compound's tall fence.

At 9:55 the gate opened and two individuals accepted more provisions.

The supporters said that they have information that there was no food inside and that power has been cut off.

Former Iglesia ni Cristo minister Roel Rosal, who went to the area with his loved ones Shirley Rose and Michael Rosal, said they believe Angel and Tenny were inside the area.

A supporter became emotional when someone inside the house posted a sign that read, "Where are the missing ministers?"

A message from inside the Manalo house. Analy Labor

Rosal said they believe the two Manalos were being held due to differences with Iglesia ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo, allegedly regarding politics and corruption.

GMA News Online saw a person who looked like Angel inside the premises of the Manalo compound.

Guards with long firearms were also seen inside, but it appeared that the man could freely move about.

Barangay watchmen checked the situation in the area as members of the media also gathered.

A police patrol car also passed by but didn't stop.

Earlier in the day, the church leadership announced the expulsion of Eduardo's mother Tenny and siblings Angel, Marco and Lolita.

The church also denied involvement in the alleged abductions.

"Iyong lumabas sa YouTube kagabi na pahayag ni Angel Manalo at ng kanilang ina na nananawagan sa mga kaanib sa Iglesia para sila ay tulungan dahil diumano ay nanganganib ang kanilang buhay, at meron pang alegasyon na meron daw dinukot na mga ministro na wari'y ibig palabasin na may kinalaman din ang Iglesia ay wala pong katotohanan," Iglesia ni Cristo General Evangelist Bienvenido Santiago said in a press briefing earlier Thursday. —NB/JDS/JST/NB, GMA News
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