Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3634)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 3634 is to provide for the incorporation of professional, civic or other non-profit or non-stock organizations, amending the Corporation Law to allow such organizations to become incorporated entities.
A non-profit or non-stock organization must exist for fifteen years before it can incorporate under this law.
Two-thirds of the membership entitled to vote must give their written consent or vote to incorporate at a meeting called for the purpose.
The organization must file articles of incorporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, verified by affidavit or affirmation of its president or secretary.
The articles must state: (1) that the organization is a professional, civic, or other non-profit or non-stock corporation; (2) that two-thirds of its membership consented or voted to incorporate; (3) the location of the principal office within the Philippines; and (4) the names and addresses of the members of the board.
Yes, the corporation is entitled to continue its internal government under the terms and conditions of its constitution and by-laws.
Yes, except insofar as inconsistent with the provisions of its constitution and by-laws.
The principal office must be established and located within the Philippines.
The articles of incorporation must be verified by affidavit or affirmation of the organization's president or secretary.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 22, 1963.