Manila, July 1 -- Malacanang on Wednesday appealed to the leadership of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to remain vigilant against groups that may exploit its ongoing protest activities to destabilize the government.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said authorities are taking seriously reports circulating on social media about alleged plans to storm government institutions, including Malacanan Palace in Manila, although officials have yet to verify the information.

She, however, stressed that the Palace does not believe the INC is behind any destabilization efforts against the Marcos administration.

"Hindi namin paniniwalaan na miyembro ng INC ang siyang gagawa nito dahil sabi nga natin, ginagalang natin ang integridad, ang liderato ng...