Iglesia chokes Edsa, then gets permit for 2nd day

MANILA, Philippines — An unannounced rally by thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members supporting embattled Sen.

Rodante Marcoleta crippled traffic along Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare on Tuesday, as authorities allowed the permitless protest to continue for hours before the Quezon City government approved a permit for a second day of demonstrations.

The surprise mobilization, ...