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Practice question: Benevolent Neutrality and Conscientious Objection

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A qualifying religious worker faces dismissal solely for nonmembership under a closed-shop clause. Explain the accommodation upheld in Victoriano and why its secular employment purpose does not necessarily establish religion.

Legal references

  • Victoriano v. Elizalde Rope Workers’ Union, G.R. No. L-25246, September 12, 1974, main decision: https://www.chanrobles.com/scdecisions/jurisprudence1974/sep1974/gr_l_25246_1974.php

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