00:00Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin assured the government will always uphold the people's right to peaceably assemble,
00:06which is guaranteed by the constitution in reaction to the massive gathering of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, or INC, today.
00:14Bersamin says that there is a strong belief that the National Rally for Peace would not only be meaningful, but peaceful as well.
00:21Also, cabinet officials stated the government is hopeful the sentiments and opinions expressed in the peace rally
00:26will help clarify the issues facing the nation.
00:29as it continues to collectively strive for unity.
00:33Furthermore, he explained one will only achieve clarity on an issue once one listens to other takes on the matter.
00:40He also added the Marcos administration's views on today's assembly
00:44is part of a national conversation to clarify issues that affect Filipinos.
