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Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) members from 20 ecclesiastical districts in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Tarlac, and Pampanga came in droves and filled to the brim the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena at the Ciudad de Victoria complex in Bocaue, Bulacan on September 7, 2025.
Along with countless more around the world who were watching in their homes via the INCTV and Iglesia Ni Cristo Production Company (INCPC) online platforms, they continued to celebrate the Iglesia Ni Cristo founding anniversary, which reached its 111th year last July 27, through a concert dubbed “One Faith, One Love, One Hope.” This was also in commemoration of Brother Eduardo V. Manalo’s 16th year as the Executive Minister that same day.
The Church Administration announced this grand celebration as early as July 2025.
On its social media pages, the INCPC had shared glimpses of the performers’ rehearsals, stage and props preparation, as well as safety protocols to be implemented during the momentous event.
“We were so excited upon hearing this,” said regular ministerial worker Brother Steven Gregorio of Bagong Silang 9 Congregation, Caloocan North District. Following official instructions, he said that he “discussed with the brethren under my care everything we’d need for the activity, including our means of getting there.”
“We went to the venue as early as we can to enjoy the interactive booths before heading to the concert,” shared Renz Anthony Landicho, area overseer in the Sampaguita Village Congregation in Marikina District.
The booths constituted the “Values Village 2.0”—the first being at SMX Convention Center, Pasay, just three months ago, on May 24 to 25—that was mounted within the Mega Tent adjacent to the Philippine Arena. They featured different sections of the Christian Era Broadcasting Services International, Inc. (CEBSI), such as the INCRadio and INCTV, and the Pasugo: God’s Message Magazine.
“I’m overflowing with joy knowing that these booths were aimed at making us more active in the Church and teach us the Christian values we ought to uphold,” enthused Ace Quiben, Children’s Worship Service teacher in the Quiapo Congregation, Manila District.
Ariella Botin from the Barbon Congregation in Tarlac City, Tarlac District, also shared, “The interactive tasks in each booth have helped me battle my stage fright, especially when I participated in broadcasting and acting workshop.”
Much to the delight of everyone in attendance, the Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, together with his wife, Sister Lynn, and family, graced the event with his presence.
Before the concert proper was Brother Eduardo Manalo’s message, in which he exhorted the brethren to earnestly thank the Lord God for His unceasing help to the Church since the administration of Brother Felix Y. Manalo, God’s Messenger in the last days, through that of Brother Eraño G. Manalo, until this very day under the current leadership.
Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, the Deputy Executive Minister, read such uplifting message. This was after a solemn prayer led by minister of the gospel Brother Bienvenido A. Santiago Jr.
For the audience’s enjoyment and inspiration, original songs that generally express the true Christian faith were performed by INCPC talents who showcased their musical prowess in duets, quartets, and chorale rendition, and even acapella, with apt dance choreographies. The setlist included Bayan Mo’y Nagpupuri (Your Nation Praises You), Tatlong Araw At Tatlong Gabi (Three Days And Three Nights), Salamat At Ako’y Ligtas (Thank You For I am Saved), Members Of The Church Of Christ, and Salamat Po, Ka Eduardo (Thank You, Brother Eduardo).
Audio-visual presentations were also shown in between song performances, mostly narrated by Sister Andrea Alexa de Guzman and Brothers Eduard David Manalo, Felix Daniel Manalo, and Eduardo Eraño de Guzman—the grandchildren of Brother Eduardo Manalo. These highlighted significant facts about his life and ministry and that of Brother Felix Manalo and Brother Eraño Manalo.
The event concluded with Brother Edwil D. Zabala leading the prayer.
“Witnessing all the performances, especially our Executive Minister being with us, has made this experience so memorable,” shared Jopay Manacmul, a choir member from the Cabangcalan Congregation, Pampanga West District.
“It’s indeed so important to participate in activities like this for not only did this bring joy and strengthen our brotherhood, but also fortify our faith even more,” said head deacon Edgardo Centeno of the Palapala Congregation, Bulacan North District.
Performer Asithandile Gqwaka who flew to the Philippines all the way from the King William’s Town Congregation in Southern Africa District expressed her “sincerest thanks to the Church Administration for being selected, among so many talented brethren, to perform in front of many Church members and Brother Eduardo Manalo himself. I really hope God blesses the Executive Minister more.”
“God is kind to His nation in these last days,” enthused deaconess Lilia Zamora from the Mapaco Congregation of Capas, Tarlac District. “I’m further inspired to perform my duties all the more.”
“Occasions like this are so important, being opportune times to showcase, especially for the youth to ponder, how God upheld and continuously do so to the Church and its Administration, as proven by the parade of successes in all the Church’s endeavors,” said 79-year-old deaconess Eden Castillon, of the Baliwag Congregation, Bulacan.
