Practice question
A COC respondent proves bodily presence in a new locality but offers no bona fide intent to remain there indefinitely or abandon the former domicile. Is physical presence alone enough under Mangudadatu?
- No; the two required intentions must also concur
- Yes; any overnight visit conclusively establishes domicile
- Yes; intentions are expressly irrelevant
- Yes; ownership of luggage is the only test
- No; domicile can never change
Legal references
- Mangudadatu v. COMELEC, GR260219 and260231, April 22, 2025, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69908 Domicile, cancellation and local succession holdings within the June 30, 2026 cutoff.
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