1. Concept
| Article 132. Interruption of religious worship. – The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who shall prevent or disturb the ceremonies or manifestations of any religion. |
| If the crime shall have been committed with violence or threats, the penalty shall be prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code) |
2. Mode of commission
Elements of the offense:
1) The offender is a public officer or employee; and
2) He prevents or disturbs the ceremonies or manifestations of any religion. (Article 132, Ibid.)
