Practice question
A neutral secular service includes religious citizens among its beneficiaries. No worship condition or denominational purpose exists. Explain why that fact alone does not establish a violation under Aglipay’s incidental-benefit distinction.
Legal references
- Aglipay v. Ruiz, G.R. No. L-45459, March 13, 1937, main decision: https://www.chanrobles.com/scdecisions/jurisprudence1937/mar1937/gr_l-45459_1937.php
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article III, Section 5.
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