The mass at a church in Barili, Cebu, was disrupted when the alleged leader of a cult and 20 of his followers rushed there.
In the video of GMA News Feed, you can see the alleged cult leader, who is also a faith healer, who climbed the church’s altar and seemed to be saying something to the image of Jesus.
The priest approached him to talk him down to the altar.
But while he was still inside the church, the man shouted at the priest.
Even his members argued with people who went to church.
Police and soldiers intervened to prevent the situation from escalating.
The incident happened while holding mass for the San Isidro Labrador festival according to eyewitnesses.
Police found out that the man who rushed in was allegedly the leader of a cult and faith healer identified as Jerome Villarin.
The police arrested him as well as his comrades. They are set to file a complaint offending the religious feeling.
The Revised Penal Code states that “The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prison correctional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon anyone who, in a place devoted to religious worship or during the celebration of any religious ceremony, shall perform acts notoriously offensive to the feelings of the faithful.”
The alleged cult leader and his group have not yet given a statement to the media.
First Heroes Award awarded to Rep. Salceda
For the first time, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) awarded economist 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda of the “Heroes Award” to recognize the legislator’s efforts to create and advance bills related to science, technology, and significant change in the country.
HEROES stands for ‘House [of Representatives] Exponents of Responsive and Outstanding Engagement in Science.’ The award was personally presented to Salceda by DOST Secretary Fortunato De La Peña in Legazpi City on Tuesday.
This follows the inauguration of the new building of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Legazpi City. Salceda sought funding for the PAGASA building under the supervision of DOST.
“Panghabang panahong tatanawing utang na loob ng DOST ang mahahalagang batas na naiambag ni Salceda sa ‘science and technology’ gayundin sa mga programa at proyektong may kaugnayan dito,” said dela Peña.
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