Watch: Former INC Minister Lowell Menorca Arrested by Police in Plain Clothes
The Iglesia Ni Ciristo (INC) saga continues as former minister Lowell Menorca is was arrested by Manila Police in relation to a libel case filed in Marawi City against him.
The arrest coincides with Menorca’s schedule to attend hearing on Court of Appeals in relation to the case filed by his brother, Anthony Menorca against the INC.
The following video was taken by Menorca’s wife, Jinky earlier today.
Menorca was brought to Hospital hours after the arrest.
Menorca’s cam said the arrest was ordered by the INC to block him from testifying before the Court of Appeals.
Media and many people reacts the arrest, calling it “overkill”.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered the Manila Police District (MPD) to explain why Menorca was arrested, and why police were in civilian clothes.
The head of the group who arrested Menorca was also a member of INC as interviewed by Ted Failon.
/Donna Liberia/
