Palace congratulates INC on 111th anniversary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday expressed his congratulations to the Iglesia ni Cristo on its 111th anniversary,  recognizing the religious group for its "continued service, charity, and solidarity with others."

“Sa loob ng higit isang siglo, ipinahayag at pinatunayan ng pamunuan at mga kasapi ng Iglesia ni Cristo ang kanilang layunin na magsilbing huwarang mga mamamayan at mabubuting alagad ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng paglilingkod, pagkakakawanggawa, at pakikiisa sa kapwa. Ang kanilang magagandang gawain ay lubos na nagdulot ng malawakang pagbabago at namunga ng pagkakaintindihan, pagdadamayan at pagkakaisa,” Marcos said in a message shared on his official social media accounts.

(For over a century, the leadership and members of the Iglesia ni Cristo have proclaimed and affirmed their purpose to serve as exemplary citizens and good disciples of God through service, charity, and solidarity with others. Their good works have brought about widespread change and have resulted in understanding, mutual understanding, and unity.)

The President emphasized what he considers the important role of the INC as a partner of the government in promoting his vision for the country. 

“Nawa’y lahat ng ating pagsisikap ay magsilbing katuparan ng isang Bagong Pilipinas na tunay na makatao, makabansa, at may takot sa Diyos,” he added.

(May all our efforts serve to realize a New Philippines that is truly humane, patriotic, and God-fearing.)

Marcos Jr. earlier declared July 27, 2025 as a special non-working day in the Philippines for the founding anniversary of the INC. — RF, GMA Integrated News