MCGI’s Unholy Alliance with BH Partylist Exposes Hypocrisy, Pork Barrel Politics, and Electoral Violations

Leaked campaign footage reveals what appears to be a blatant alliance between the Members Church of God International (MCGI) and BH Partylist, raising alarms of electoral manipulation, corruption, and hypocrisy at the highest levels.

The Smoking Gun: ‘Lahat ng Para sa Atin, Kukunin Ko Yan’

During a campaign sortie held at an MCGI chapter, Kap Rudy Medina, the 2nd nominee of BH Partylist, was caught on video telling members:

“Kapag ako ang nanalo, lahat ng ibibigay sa akin, kukunin ko ’yan. Lahat ng para sa atin, uubosin ko ’yan. Ibigay ko sa inyo.”

This alarming statement strongly suggests an intent to channel public funds—presumably pork barrel-type allocations—directly into the religious group’s ecosystem, a move that reeks of sectarian favoritism and potential graft.

Another clip features a BH Partylist campaign manager candidly admitting:

“Bakit kailangan natin ng ikalawang nominado? Para may magfofocus na sa MCGI. Exclusive para sa MCGI Family.”

These statements directly violate the spirit and letter of multiple election and anti-corruption laws.

Key Operative Identified: Crisanto King Cortez

Adding fuel to the fire is the involvement of Crisanto King Cortez, known MCGI church worker, who serves as a campaign coordinator for BH Partylist in Manila. His dual role—as both a religious functionary and political organizer—raises serious concerns about the blurring of church and state, and improper influence over the voting bloc.

Probable Legal Violations

1. Section 261, Omnibus Election Code (Intervention of Religious Sects)

 • Prohibits religious organizations from using their influence for or against any candidate.

 • MCGI’s organized campaigning and endorsement of BH Partylist may constitute illegal partisan activity.

2. Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act)

 • Using public office to give unwarranted benefits, preference, or advantage to any group (in this case, MCGI).

 • Kap Medina’s promise to funnel state resources to a specific religious group is a textbook example of this offense.

3. Constitutional Violation: Separation of Church and State

 • The Philippine Constitution mandates a strict wall between religious institutions and state affairs.

 • An elected official pledging exclusive benefits to a religious organization undermines constitutional integrity.

4. Misuse of Public Funds

 • If elected officials allocate line-item budgets or exert influence on agencies to favor MCGI-led programs or contractors, this is misappropriation of government funds.

The Hypocrisy of Holy Endorsement

While MCGI has long denounced same-sex marriage in its preachings, it actively campaigned for BH Partylist, a key proponent of House Bill 1015—a bill seeking to recognize same-sex civil partnerships in the Philippines.

This contradiction exposes a staggering level of moral inconsistency. The same group that brands LGBT people as “immoral” appears more than willing to compromise doctrine for political access and resource control.

Is it principle or pork that determines who MCGI supports?

The Bigger Picture: A Cult-Political Symbiosis?

This incident isn’t just about pork, it’s about power.

Religious blocs like MCGI have long leveraged their captive congregations as political machinery, delivering votes in exchange for access to state resources, often without public scrutiny. But this time, the deal was caught on tape.

This raises urgent questions:

 • How much of the national budget is being diverted to keep cultic structures afloat?

 • How many “partylist” groups are really fronts for religious or dynastic empires?

 • Are we subsidizing blind obedience in the name of public service?

Call to Action

This revelation demands immediate action from:

 • COMELEC, to investigate potential election law violations and consider disqualification proceedings.

 • The Office of the Ombudsman, to probe potential graft and misuse of public funds.

 • Civil society and ex-members, to expose the silent funneling of state funds into controlling, abusive religious structures.

The Verdict:

If this isn’t pork barrel politics in religious robes, what is?

MCGI and BH Partylist must answer for this unholy alliance. The Filipino people deserve transparency—not a sanctified scam disguised as public service.

As of publication, both MCGI and Bagong Henerasyon Partylist have been contacted for their response to these revelations. No reply has been received.

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