Practice question
Distinguish an association organized for religious purposes from a political group whose individual members happen to share a religion. Explain why a name change alone does not resolve the statutory registration inquiry.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7941, sections 5–6, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1995/ra_7941_1995.html
- COMELEC Resolution No. 11204, March 11, 2026, sections 2, 15 and cancellation provisions, https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2028NLE/Resolutions/res11204/com_res_11204.pdf
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