Henry Lubong's Journal

By CHITO A. CHAVEZ
Manila Bulletin
First posted: October 20, 2009, 6:27pm

In honor of the late Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) head, the Quezon City government approved on Tuesday the ordinance renaming Central Avenue to Eraño G. Manalo Avenue.

The Quezon City Council said the ordinance changing the street’s name to honor the late INC leader is in recognition of “his greatness and nobility” in leading the powerful religious group.

In approving ordinance number SP-1961, S-2009, Quezon City Council Majority Floor Leader Ariel Inton said it is only proper to bestow honor to Manalo for playing a significant role in the development of Christianity and for propagating the teaching of universal love.

Inton said Manalo was an indispensable partner in community development, promoting human relations and strengthening the moral fiber of the society.

“It is only befitting to use his name on a street where motorists and pedestrians from all over Metro Manila and from different parts of the country can remember him for his good deeds,’’ Inton said.

Councilor Jimmy Borres of the third district of Quezon City said “Central Avenue’’ shall be printed below the Eraño G. Manalo Avenue for at least two more years to avoid confusion that may prop up in the delivery of postal documents.

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