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Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

They are in the modern era, so in matters that are not

understood, the community has a way to give advice in order for

groups to have a good conversation. In a community, there is a

decentralized justice program that has been legally and

politically recognized. Katarungang Pambarangay is a highly

structured grass-roots community mediation process seeking for

quality justice by resolving conflicts. The unique

characteristics of Katarungang Pambarangay is, it utilizes three

mediators, whereas most mediation relies upon one. This grass-

roots community mediation process is very important because

without it, more disputes will not be answered and resolved.

Every Barangay that can prevent from issues that are

responsible for the implementation of peace and order in each

area and the Barangay Chief is their Leader and there are members

or Barangay officials whenever there is a dispute that occurs in

their area.

A Barangay Justice System provides an arrangement for the

quick resolution of disputes that occur among people who disagree

over simple matters. It is very effective that there are similar

programs in every Barangay as there are daily disputes that need

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to be resolved. It will be faster to provide a potential solution

to different parties. Without it, there is likely to be chaos in

every area, as well as there is no peace and no reconciliation.

Many barangays in the Philippines are not practicing and

enhancing the Katarungang Pambarangay, which is very important to

the lives of every individual of the barangay, especially the

poor, who cannot complain to the court because they have no

money.

Republic Act no. 9285 or the Alternative Dispute Resolution

of 2004 is enacted by the Philippine Congress to actively promote

freedom to make their own arrangements to resolve their disputes

and its specific objectives were to assess the state of

Katarungang Pangbarangay in terms of the types of complaints made

by locals, to identify obstacles the Lupong Tagapamayapa faced in

trying to resolve conflicts amicably and to put forth suggestions

that the Lupon Members and the disputing parties might make in

order to resolve conflicts effectively.

In an investigation, it shows that various disagreements

among residents have been filed that the Lupong Tagapamayapa had

run into difficulties in trying to resolve conflicts amicably and

proposals had been put up for the efficient resolution of

disputes. The barangay council also hold a seminar on the

fundamental laws, protocols, and procedures to provide more

knowledge and skills necessary in addressing disputes in the

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community. However, the committee members have insufficient

knowledge in handling various disputes that are being filed in

the barangay. The local government unit failed to give the

committee members more authority in order to effectively resolve

the various issues.

In this light, the researcher want to assess the

effectiveness of katarungang pabarangay law in resolving

disputes.

Conceptual Framework

An Act Prescribing the Procedure for Settlement of Municipal

or Barrio Boundery Disputes also known as Republic Act No. 6128.

This study is based on these regulations.

Under R.A. No. 6128, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan is the

primary tribunal responsible in the amicable settlement of

boundary disputes between or among two or more municipalities

located in the same province. With the LGC of 1991, however, a

major change has been introduced – that in the event the

Sanggunian fails to effect a settlement, it shall not only issue

a certification to that effect but must also formally hear and

decide the case.

Notably, unlike R.A. No. 6128 and B.P. 337, the Local

Government Code of 1991 grants an expanded role on the

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Sangguniang Panlalawigan concerned in resolving cases of

municipal boundary disputes. Aside from having the function of

bringing the contending parties together and intervening or

assisting in the amicable settlement of the case, the Sangguniang

Panlalawigan is now specifically vested with original

jurisdiction to actually hear and decide the dispute in

accordance with the procedures laid down in the law and its

implementing rules and regulations. This situation, in effect,

reverts to the old rule under the RAC, prior to its amendment by

R.A. No. 6128, under which the provincial boards were empowered

to investigate, hear the parties and eventually decide the case

on the basis thereof. On the other hand, under the LGC of 1991,

the trial court loses its power to try, at the first instance,

cases of municipal disputes. Only in the exercise of its

appellate jurisdiction can the proper RTC decide the case, on

appeal, should any party aggrieved by the decision of the

Sangguniang Panlalawigan elevate the same.

The conceptual framework of the study was the input-process-

output model as illustrated below.

The purpose of this study is To Assess the Effectiveness of

Katarungang Pambarangay Law in Resolving Disputes.

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To assess the
effectiveness of
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FEEDBACK
Figure 1. Paradigm of the study

This study utilized the input-process-output model, to

assess the effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay in Resolving

Disputes in Delfin Albano, Isabela.

The first frame is the input of the study views the personal

profile of the respondents which includes the age, gender, civil

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status, highest educational attainment, years of residency. It

also includes the level of effectiveness of katarungang

pambarangay in resolving disputes in relation to settlement of

dispute, conciliation mediation, and arbitration.

The second frame is the process box that includes the

assessment of the profile of the respondents according to their

age, gender, civil status, highest educational attainment, years

of residency. It includes the assessment of the level of

effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in resolving disputes in

relation to settlement of dispute, conciliation, mediation, and

arbitration, the correlating the significant difference on the

effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in resolving disputes

when grouped according to years of residency.

The third frame is the output which is to assess

effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in resolving disputes

for the Calendar Year 2021 and propose measures to address the

dimensions of the effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in

resolving disputes.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay in Resolving Disputes for C.Y 2021. Specially, it

sought to answer the following questions:

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1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender

1.3 Civil Status

1.4 Highest Educational Attainment

1.5 Years of Residency

2. What is the level of effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay, in resolving disputes in relation to;

2.1 Settlement of Dispute

2.2 Conciliation

2.3 Mediation

2.4 Arbitration

3. Is there a significant difference on the effectiveness of

Katarungang Pambarangay in resolving disputes when grouped

according to years of residency.

4. What measures can be proposed to address the dimensions of

the effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in resolving

disputes?

Hypothesis

This study was guided by the null hypothesis that:

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There is no significant difference on the effectiveness of

Katarungang Pambarangay in resolving disputes when grouped

according to years of residency.

Significance of the Study

The findings of this study, might benefit the specific

groups and individuals:

Barangay Officials. The findings of this study will be able

to help the Barangay officials improve the resolution of

conflicts and disputes in any such endeavour and it is the legal

basis in the barangay that provides a framework to their justice

system.

Community Residents. The results of this study benefit the

Residents by facilitating the resolution of their conflicts.

Local Government Unit of Delfin Albano. The findings of this

study will provide basis of information and important concepts in

enhancing the justice system as well as enhancing the power of

resolving disputes and conflicts among the members of the

community.

Future Researchers. This study could serve as reference for

other researchers in their studies in the same field of

endeavour.
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Researchers. The results of this study will provide them

with insights on the Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay in

resolving disputes.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The focus of this study was to assess the effectiveness of

Katarungang Pambarangay Law in resolving disputes in Delfin

Albano, Isabela for Calendar Year 2021 in relation to settlement

of dispute, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. In the

municipality there were 29 barangays, but the researchers only

selected ten barangays of Delfin Albano which includes San Jose,

Villaluz, San Patricio, Rizal, Ragan Almacen, Ragan Norte, Ragan

Sur, Quibal, San Andress and Visitacion.

The respondents were 20 residents in each of the above

mentioned barangay which were chosen from different sectors such

as youth, adults, professionals and were selected using simple

random sampling technique. Furthermore, the researchers provided

a questionnaire during the survey that was answered by the

respondents for them to come up with the data needed in the

study.
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Definition of Terms

The following terms were defined operationally in this study

for clearer understanding of the variables included in this

investigation.

Arbitration. It means there is a hearing to settle the

disputes of both parties and make a decision on which they both

agree.

Barangay. It refers to the smallest administrative unit

forming the most local level of government.

Conciliation. It refers to the reconciliation of two parties

that have conflict and gives them the opportunity to listen to

their side and to understand each other and settle the matter on

their own terms.

Conflict. It refers to a serious argument of individuals and

have not yet reached an agreement.

Katarungang Pambarangay. This refers to the justice system

in Barangay that can resolve disputes without paying anything and

it gives justice to the poor aggrieved people.

Mediation. It means there is a person in between the parties

helping them to settle a disputes.

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Settlement of Dispute. This is the process of undertaking

such problems by which uniting or fixing two parties that have

allies with each other.

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Chapter 2

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Presented in this chapter are different literatures and

studies gathered from online resources used by the researchers

for the effectiveness of this paper in order to have a more

accurate and sufficient study. This help the researchers to have

a better understanding and perspective about the study.

Related Literature

Settlement of Disputes

(Ernest John B. Metillo et al. 2022) Explained the tales of

Barangay Officials in Resolving disputes, The Katarungang

Pambarangay, often known as the barangay justice system, is a

community-based conflict resolution system that is run by the

barangay, the country's fundamental political unit. With this

method, domestic justice may be of higher quality because fewer

cases would be arbitrarily brought before the courts and fewer

cases would be brought there. The study examined the experiences

of barangay authorities in resolving neighborhood conflicts in

urbanized barangays. With the help of a snowball and purposive

sampling, the participants were chosen. The inclusion criteria

were: 1) living and working in the barangay; 2) being a member of

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the lupon tagamapayapa; and 3) participating voluntarily and

signing the informed consent. During the interview, the chosen

participants were questioned about their knowledge of how to

settle community problems. Based on the comments, four key themes

emerged: 1) Relationship preservation; 2) Quicker problem-

solving; 3) Economic benefits; and 4) Practical agreement. The

researchers came to the conclusion that the information gleaned

from the survey questionnaire and the exclusive interview as a

supplementary and secondary source for the study implied a clear

indication that members of the barangay and lupon tagapamayapa

are doing their best in the discharge of their mandated powers

and functions to fully serve the interest of their settlement in

handling the resolution disputes of its experienced constituents.

The researchers would want to advise barangay officials to have a

positive mind set in order to successfully settle barangays and

administer justice based on the study's findings and

recommendations. Barangay authorities are focused on resolving

their disagreements and arriving at a negotiated arrangement that

works for all parties involved, succeeded in achieving a peaceful

resolution without going to court, despite it being challenging

to control their opponents' rage. Republic Act No. 9285 or the

Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 enacted by the

Philippine Congress is the declared policy of the State to

actively promote party autonomy in the resolution of disputes or

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the freedom of the parties to make their own arrangements to

resolve their disputes (Sidiq & Hariyanto, 2019). It empowers the

barangays to maintain peace and order and supports the effective

enforcement of human rights and justice (Habiatan, 2019).

Currently, all of us are facing a worldwide outbreak of COVID19

pandemic disease which affects all government agencies and have a

great contribution to helping each other overcome this infectious

disease even Barangay has its own way of dealing with this kind

of problem (Torneo et al., 2020). Katarungan pambarangay is an

instrumental mechanism for building rural peace in a community;

it was established as a means to notify courts of cases filed

there. It is also a centuries-old tradition of resolving disputes

between family and barangay members amicably at the barangay

level without resorting to judicial resources (Guia & Mangubat,

2021). Conflicts are resolved when destructive behavior is

reduced and hostile attitudes are reduced. Therefore, dispute

management can be directed towards dispute resolution.

Alternatively, you can turn to achieve more complex but lasting

consequences of dispute resolution (Bercovitch, 2019). Disputes

among communities are necessarily part of human conditions. The

court’s role was to settle disputes concerning the two opposing

parties’ rights and interests, suitability, and judgment. Yet, in

most countries worldwide, the court system has become

overpopulated in the twentieth century, especially in civil

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litigation or civil law issues (Acabo, 2021). This correctional

system occurs within a setting known as the barangay. It reflects

a formal recognition of historical dispute resolution and

socialization practices in the Philippines by requiring that

minor disputes and criminal offenses be “amicably settled” by the

barangay leader, or captain, without the presence of lawyers

(Sotto, 2021). The katarungang pambarangay system benefits the

parties by allowing them to come to their own accord to resolve

their dispute in Barangay without having to go to court (Lim,

2019). The expanded judicial body in punong barangay mainly

promotes the speedy resolution of cases; however, this power is

also extended to members of lupon tagapamayapa to adhere to more

informed decisions. This system can improve the quality of

domestic justice; it would reduce the number of indiscriminate

filings of cases before the courts and reduce the number of cases

filed there to the courts (Benter, 2020). A better procedure for

peaceful dispute resolution in the community through the barangay

justice system is a breakthrough in the provision of judicial

services in the community (Pagandian & Pasule, 2019). People who

have handled cases in the past have indicated that they are not

interested in submitting the records or documents of the case

process and resolution. However, these people, in particular the

barangay officials, after attending courses in the barangay

justice system training realized the shortcomings and be aware of

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this shortcoming (Guia, & Mangubat, 2021). Apparently, because of

the knowledge gained from the training courses they attended,

they started to build their own documentation system and

furthermore maintain the record-keeping and filing system for

proper record-keeping purposes (Antonio, 2020). The project has

also attracted more interest and support not only from barangay

officials but especially from residents of a community after

learning that the BJS project does not intend to change existing

traditional practices and dispute resolution standards in the

community in fact, the goal is to strengthen them (Lim, 2019).

Moreover, the project poses a greater challenge for the barangay

officials to further research and become familiar with their

respective functions as elected officials to promote more

effective governance at the local level (Cruz, Frontuna & Tus,

2021).

Conciliation

(Agustin et. al 2018). Explained the effectiveness of

barangay officials in conciliation process as a practical way of

delivering justice in barangay. To resolve disputes as an

underlying unit of authority and how the dispute resolution

procedure enables both parties to conciliate a dispute resolution

and resolve the dispute peacefully out of court by the parties

involved rather than through the highly technical strategy of

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filing petitions and presenting evidence in court(Barangay

Justice System (BJS) in the Philippines, which is a community

mediation program, whose overarching objective is to deliver

speedy, cost-efficient and quality justice through non-

adversarial processes (Mohammed & Caingat, 2017). Members of the

lupon must enhance their paralegal training and skills to make

them more effective in settling the disputes and update

themselves with laws promulgated and implemented (Sobradil,

2019). The result of the study implied a clear indication that

the members of the barangay justice are trying their very best in

the discharge of their mandated powers and functions to fully

serve the interest of their constituents (Benter, 2020). The

researchers aim to find out the different aspects of

responsibility in their level of readiness to fulfill their

duties on how the role of each member of barangay officials

effectively mediates disputes that affect the rights and

interests of the parties involved in dispute resolution the

research method used in conducting an in-depth interview or on a

phone call with the barangay officials and its constituent of

barangay Aguada, Tinago and Carmen Annex,Ozamiz City (Porio &

Roque-Sarmiento, 2019).or on a phone call with the barangay

officials and its constituent of barangay Aguada, Tinago and

Carmen Annex, Ozamiz City (Porio & Roque-Sarmiento, 2019).

Mediation
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(Forkan Ali Hussein Al-khafaji 2021) explained the Mediation

as an alternative means of resolving disputes, according to him

The Iraqi parliament has not enacted any specific law regulating

mediation, which is limited to some laws and implied provisions

of the law. Based on this we suggest Urge Iraqi parliament to

enact alternative dispute resolution law (mediation, arbitration,

mediation) or adopt the laws of another country of the reason for

this is that arbitration is highly effective in reducing

[Link] courts and the guarantees they provide to domestic

and foreign investors. he did not define a fixed or definite

concept of mediation, leaving it open to debateFor researchers

and anyone interested in this topic. We propose to the Iraqi

parliament: Add this definition to the Iraqi Civil Code (“any

proceedings requested by a party”). Another person called the

mediator to help me in my efforts to obtain my rights. Resolve

disputes between us on a contractual or non-contractual basis A

legal relationship without an arbitrator with no authority to

force resolution fight. We propose that the Iraqi parliament

should include mediation and types of mediation in the Iraq

Investment Law to encourage foreign investors. Its flexibility

and confidentiality also increase these investors' confidence in

Iraqi legal mediation, leading to the definition of a mediation

agreement a contract in which the parties agree to appoint a

mediator and associate the mediator with the registration. has

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been added. to arbitrate. A conclusion to end a dispute that has

already arisen or may arise in the future. Invoking Article 8 of

the Agreement on the Strategic Framework for Friendly and

Cooperative Relations between the Republic of Iraq and the United

States of America and drawing on the experience of the United

States. Promulgation of special law on alternative means of

dispute resolution In mediation or arbitration.

Arbitration

(Ouarda Belkacem Layachi 2021) Explained The Role of

International Arbitration in Resolving Pil Disputes with Foreign

Investment Companies: Case Study of the National Company for

Research, Production, Transport, Transformation and Marketing of

Fuels, according to him One of the fundamental tenets of

international law and international relations is the idea that

disputes should be settled through legal channels, particularly

when they include shared oil fields. Legal means are

representative of the preemptive and preventative steps for

settling international disputes over shared oil reserves. As a

result, while signing international treaties and accords, the

international arbitration clause must be included, particularly

in the case of disputes that have political and economic

components that jeopardize global peace and security. It is

surprising that a study of the question of the role of

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international arbitration in resolving oil disputes with foreign

investment companies has yielded the following results. The

expansion of benefits and legal protection guarantees provided to

foreign oil companies in contracts with the countries under study

has produced a satisfactory level of effective protection for

these companies, which has led to arbitration awards (granting of

damages). ) is clearly reflected in the validity of the results.

The effectiveness of the implementation (obtaining compensation)

of these provisions in favor of these companies. The study

confirmed that the provisions on international legal instruments

relevant to the laws governing oil contracts are an effective

mechanism for foreign investors as a legal protection mechanism,

especially in arbitration courts.

Related Studies

From the study of JD Dofeliz et al. (2022) entitled “Level

of Performance of the Lupon members under the barangay justice

system as perceived by the constituents of the selected barangays

in Municipality of Badiangan, Iloilo, Philippines” This

quantitative, descriptive, and correlational study aimed to

ascertain the level of performance of Lupon Members in the

Municipality of Badiangan, Iloilo's Barangay Justice System as

perceived by the residents of a few selected barangays in terms

of knowledge, systematic procedures, decision-making, and

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interpersonal skills. The investigation included 128 components

in all. They were both complainants and respondents in barangay-

level complaints. According to the study, respondents said their

Lupon Members performed "Outstanding" in every category,

indicating that they were proficient and successful in carrying

out their responsibilities. It was also discovered that when

respondents' perceptions of the performance levels among Lupon

members were divided into groups based on their sex, age, civil

status, degree of education, and occupation, there were no

discernible differences. The results support the Barangay Justice

System's successful implementation, which helps to lessen the

backlog of cases in actual courts.

From the study of Kim Guia et al.(2021) entitled “The

Experience on Barangay Wakas South, Pillar, Bataan in

Administering the Katarungan Pambarangay as a Rural Peace

Building Tool” The Barangay Justice System, also known as the

Katarungan Pambarangay, is a mechanism for fostering communal

harmony in rural areas. The Barangay Justice System, also known

as Katarungan Pambarangay, was created as a means of clearing the

courts' dockets of cases that were being filed there. Disputes

between family and barangay members are routinely settled

amicably and outside of the court system at the barangay level.

In order to contribute to the rural peace building tool of

Barangay Wakas South, Pilar, Bataan, how does the Katarungang

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Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) function, according to the

experiences of the Lupong Tagapamayapa (Peace-making Council)?

The barangay justice system's logbook of cases was used in this

qualitative study, which also involved interviews with people of

Brgy and Katarungang Pambarangay (the barrio justice system)

members. Wakas, a municipality in Bataan south of Pilar. This

research was conducted under the guidance of ethical principles.

The study's conclusions demonstrate why the Kataraungan

Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) was created: for the

purpose of amicably resolving disputes within the barangay that

the Lupong Tagapamayapa (Peace-making Council), pangkat ng

Tagapagsundo (Conciliation Panel), and Legal Advisers make up

this Katarungan Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System). 68 of the

72 cases that were filed within the study's time frame were

settled amicably by the parties at conflict. The following issues

were faced by the Katarungan Pambarangay (Barangay Justice

Structure) members: a lack of technical knowledge training, a

dearth of a supervision system, and a lack of collaboration from

either party. Overall, the Katarungan Pambarangay or Barangay

Justice System is advantageous to the community since it

maintains relationships between neighbors, provides quicker

settlement of issues, is economically advantageous, and provides

realistic agreements between parties engaged in conflict.

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According to Consorcia Evelyn E. Sotto (2021) entitled

“Implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay in the selected

Barangay in Legazpi City for FY 2015-2020” The goal of the study

was to assess how well the Lupong Pangkapayapaan was being

implemented in the chosen barangays of Legazpi City during the

fiscal years 2015 to 2020. Its specific objectives were to assess

the state of Katarungang Pangbarangay in terms of the types of

complaints made by locals, to identify obstacles the Lupong

Tagapamayapa faced in trying to resolve conflicts amicably, and

to put forth suggestions that the Lupon Members and the disputing

parties might make in order to resolve conflicts effectively.

The descriptive research design was employed. The

investigation showed that various disagreements amongst residents

had been filed, that the Lupong Tagapamayapa had run into

difficulties in trying to resolve the conflicts amicably and that

proposals had been put up for the efficient resolution of the

disputes. The barangay council should hold a seminar on the

fundamental laws, protocols, and procedures to provide more

knowledge and skills necessary in addressing disputes in the

community. It is recommended that the committee members have

sufficient knowledge in handling the various disputes that are

being filed in the barangay. The local government entity should

keep giving the committee members more authority in order to

effectively resolve the various issues.

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According to Jocelyn Bolos Benter (2020) entitled “An

Assesment of the Barangay Justice System in Hagonoy, Bulacan:

Basis for Enhancing Mediation Procedure” In order to alleviate

the ongoing backlog of cases being filed in the Philippines'

regular courts, this study was founded on the notion of

bolstering the traditional methods of conflict resolution at the

barangay level. In order to improve the mediation process, this

study aimed to evaluate the responsiveness of the barangay court

system in Hagonoy, Bulacan. To illustrate the true degree of

responsiveness of the barrio justice system, the study used both

qualitative and quantitative research designs in addition to the

descriptive technique of research. The study's findings revealed

that the respondents described the barangay justice system's

responsiveness as follows: settlement of disputes - responsive,

client satisfaction - responsive, and referral of cases -

moderately responsive. The verbal description as a whole was also

moderately responsive. The study's findings suggested that the

barangay justice officials are making every effort to carry out

their mandated duties to fully serve the interests of their

constituents, particularly when it comes to the resolution of

controversies that affect the rights and interests of both

opposing parties. Consequently, through mediation sessions, the

people are establishing a positive consensus. To fully and

effectively serve the judicial interests of their constituents

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through an effective mediation conference between the adversarial

parties in the system, the "lupon and pangkat" must still improve

in their performance of their roles and responsibilities as it

relates to the referral of cases.

According to Lilibeth Antonio (2020) entitled “Enhancing

Barangay Justice System through the Development of a Web-Based

Crime Monitoring Module” A safe and healthy environment is

crucial for encouraging investment and economic progress.

Particularly in a community, maintaining peace and order has

always been a major concern. Everyone must always feel safe in

order to perform the tasks necessary for survival. Public safety

officers are aware that one of their most crucial duties is to

resolve conflicts while also safeguarding their people, their

properties, and the environment. This study concentrated on the

creation of a web-based crime monitoring module, which improves

the barangay justice system through record keeping and management

of community infractions, in order to be effective in carrying

out such functions. The system offers a more efficient approach

to keep track of infractions and blotter cases in the chosen

barangays, which improves the management of peace and order. By

integrating a Google Map where the administrator may easily tag

the reported crime or blotter case within the barrio, a crime-

mapping scheme is added to the system. This makes identifying a

crime hotspot simple. The system was designed and developed using
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a waterfall model. The approach was utilized to provide emphasis

on planning, time management, hitting deadlines, budgeting, and

application installation as a whole. Based on the results of

Black Box Testing utilizing the Test Case approach, the system

performance is demonstrated to be satisfactory and acceptable.

According to Lim et al. (2019) entitled “A case study on the

practices of the Katarungang Pambarangay in the administration of

the barangay justice system in selected barangays in Iloilo City:

Implication to the legal system” In order to comply with the

requirements of Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the Local

Government Code of 1991, this study was carried out to learn

first-hand experiences of Punong Barangays in the implementation

of the Katarungang Pambarangay or Barangay Justice System. On

June 1, 1992, the Department of Justice promulgated the

Katarungang Pambarangay Rules, which provided guidelines for the

Katarungang Pambarangay. The Katarungang Pambarangay System is

designed to increase access to justice for those who choose not

to engage in traditional, adversarial, and adjudicative court

litigation and to enable the swift resolution of minor disputes

that arise at the Barangay level. It has four advantages: it

clears the court dockets, expedites case resolution, improves

access to justice, and involves the community in resolving

disputes. The Katarungang Pambarangay System is advantageous to

the parties because it gives them the freedom to decide how to

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settle their disagreement in the barangay without resorting to

filing a lawsuit. As a result, the barangay acts as a unit of

government that includes not only executive and legislative

duties but also judicial duties. The Appropriate Research Design

is a qualitative approach based on interviews that examines the

experiences of Punong Barangays in Jaro, Iloilo City about

typical Katarungang Pambarangay practices and their impact on the

judicial system. A narrative analysis is used to assess the

outcomes of the interviews, the review of relevant studies, and

the legal provisions. Qualitative descriptive phenomenology was

the method utilized. Five (5) Punong Barangays were interviewed

before saturation point was reached. The findings showed that

parties to the case would only initiate Lupon proceedings as a

last resort. In fact, all five Punong Barangays whose members

were questioned claimed that disputes are settled informally

whenever possible to avoid getting to the point where Lupon

proceedings would be required and would inevitably result in

legal action.

From the study of Jerick Eusoya et al. (2019) entitled

“Qualities and Capabilities of Lupon Tagapamayapa in Brgy 176

Bagong Silang Caloocan City” There has long been a customary,

regional method of resolving conflicts. The unofficial "time-

honored tradition of amicably resolving disputes among family and

barangay members at the barangay level without judicial

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resources" is mentioned in Presidential Decree 1508. The entity

was referred to by the order as Lupong Tagapayapa. The barangay

captain and 10 to 20 members sit on the Lupon Tagapamayapa, the

body that makes up the barrio justice system. The body is

typically elected every three years and serves until a new body

is elected the following year. Other than honoraria, allowances,

and other emoluments that are permitted by the law or a barangay,

municipal, or city legislation, they are not paid. The goal of

the research was to evaluate the traits and skills of the lupon

tagapamayapa in Brgy. 176 Bagong Silang, City of Caloocan. In

this study, the researcher used a descriptive narrative

methodology. To identify and examine the appraisal of the

respondent difficulties under analytical research, the

descriptive narrative method of research survey was utilized. The

researchers used the survey questionnaire to collect data. The

lupon received it from the giver. The process of acquiring data

also included the use of interviews and observations. The

researcher sought out and spoke with experts who could contribute

to the study's enlargement or who knew how to properly build and

validate the questionnaire. Different demographic profiles were

used to describe the respondents. The majority of the respondents

fell between the 26 to 30 age range; 60% of them were men, 70%

were married, and 45% had earned a college degree. According to

the groups of respondents, the community's views of the

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Katarungan Pambarangay member's qualifications to carry out their

official duties in terms of traits, capabilities, and achievement

were generally considered as moderately serious. According to the

groupings of respondents, the majority of responses were rated as

Strongly Agree regarding the frequently reported dispute between

neighbors that occurred in their community. The Katarungang

Pambarangay's efforts to put an end to the neighbor dispute

immediately were considered as recommended, as verified by the

groups of responders. According to the groups of respondents, the

issues that the lupon tagapamayapa encountered during the

application of the law and order in Barangay 176 Bagong Silang

Caloocan City were viewed as recommendations. The research's

conclusions show the qualities and skills of lupon tagapamayapa

in Barangay 176 Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. The findings can

serve as a foundation for the proposed actions to enhance the

application of the laws and to increase community awareness of

the lupon tagapamayapa.

Synthesis

The studies are relevant to the study at hand in the way

that they dealt the effectiveness of katarungang pambarangay in

resolving disputes. The study is similar to the study of

Consorcia Evelyn E. Sotto (2021) wherein it discussed

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Implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay in the selected

Barangay in Legazpi City for FY 2015-2020 which is relatively

focus of the study.

The study of Evelyn E. Sotto (2021) entitled, Implementation

of the Katarungang Pambarangay in the selected Barangay in

Legazpi City for FY 2015-2020 has similarities on the present

study and provides the ideas in carrying the purpose of this

study. Also it has similarities and impact in the current study

at hand. Similar and related studies presented herein are helpful

in the preparation of paradigm.

In addition, the various reviewed studies contribute and

provide references that help the researcher compare and discuss

the concepts under study. It likewise provides findings and

conclusions that describe the Effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay Law in Resolving Disputes in Delfin Albano, Isabela

for Calendar Year 2021 in relation to selected variables and

dimensions.

On the other hand, the differences are the research context

and design, sample population or respondents, the tool for

gathering data and the statistical treatment used by the

researchers.
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Chapter 3

METHODS AND PROCEDURE

This chapter presents and discusses the methods and

procedures of how the research conduct. These includes the

research design, respondents of the study, data gathering

procedure and statistical tool that will use on the study.

Research Design

Descriptive design is a type of research design that aims

to systematically obtain information to describe phenomenon,

situation, or population. More specifically, it helped answer the

what, when, where, who and how questions regarding the research

problem rather than why. The descriptive design was appropriate

in our study because it aimed to assess the effectiveness of

Katarungang Pambarangay Law in resolving disputes with the four

dimensions: Settlement of Dispute, Conciliation, Mediation, and

Arbitration. A quantitative empirical approach was used for the

study because it provided in-depth understanding of social

phenomena within their natural setting. It would be based from

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the application of observation and experience to the research

questions instead of being grounded in theory.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study were composed of 20 community

residents in each of the ten selected barangays in Delfin Albano

which includes San Jose, Villaluz, San Patricio, Rizal, Ragan

Almacen, Ragan Norte, Ragan Sur, Quibal, San Andress and

Visitacion that were chosen using simple random sampling

technique. The table shows the distribution of respondents,

Table 1

Distribution of the Respondents of the study

Respondents Population Percentage

Community Residents 200 100%

Total 200 100%

Data Gathering Tool

The main data gathering tool that was used in this study was

questionnaire adopted from the study of Catiggay [Link] (2020)

entitled The Roles of Katarunganag Pambarangay in Resolving

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Disputes in Enrile Cagayan. The researchers used a questionnaire

that is checklist type to gather data of this study. The

questionnaire was the principal tool in gathering information

with regards to determining the Effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay in Resolving Disputes.

The questionnaire consisted of two parts, in order to get

the necessary details or facts about the respondents.

Part 1 of the questionnaire determined the profile of the

respondents with regards to their age, gender, civil status,

highest educational attainment, and years of residency.

Part 2 of the questionnaire determined the level of

effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in resolving

disputes in relation to Settlement of Dispute, Conciliation,

Mediation, and Arbitration.

Data Gathering Procedure

Prior to conduct the survey questionnaire, the researchers

had sought permission from the Mayor of Delfin Albano, Isabela

through the Barangay Captain and that was noted by the adviser

and concurred by the dean of the School of Criminology to

administer the floating of questionnaire to the respondents.

Meanwhile, to warrant that the study adheres to the protocols and

standard considerations, the researchers sought ethical clearance

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from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This indicated that

said study values human participation and security of desired

information. Upon acquiring ethical clearance, respondents had

sufficient time to respond to the questions to avoid errors,

bias, and inaccuracies in their answers during the actual survey.

The researchers gave instructions to the respondents and

collected the questionnaire after. The data were collected and

tabulated for analysis and interpretations.

Statistical Tool

To determine the data that were obtained through the

administered survey questionnaire, the profile of the respondents

were analyzed using the frequency and percentage distribution.

Weighted mean was also utilized to analyze the effectiveness

of katarungang pambarangay in resolving disputes. It was further

analyze using 3-point criterion scale below.

The following criterion scale was used for the purpose of

computation.

Numerical Scale Descriptive Value

3 Very Effective

2 Effective

1 Not Effective
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Furthermore, ANOVA was used to analyze the significant

difference on the effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay in

resolving disputes when group according to years of residency.

Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the analysis, interpretation and

implication of the data gathered in this study. They are

presented in tabular forms in order to bring out a clearer

understanding of the results being made.

1. Profile of the Respondents

1.1 Age

Table 2a

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents Relative

to Age

Age Frequency Percentage

58-67 17 8.50
48-57 48 24.00
38-47 29 14.50
28-37 33 16.50
18-27 73 35.50
Total 200 100.00
Mean Age=37.65

Table 2a shows that 73 or 35.50 percent of the respondents

are within the age bracket of 18-27 years old, while 17 or 8.50

percent are within the age bracket of 58-67 years. The mean age
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of 37.65 years. This implies that the respondents are in their

early adulthood period.

1.2 Gender

Table 2b

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents Relative

to Gender

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 91 45.50
Female 109 54.50
Total 200 100.00

Table 2b shows that the males outnumbered the females making

frequencies between the males and females to be 109 or 54.50

percent and 91 or 45.50 percent, respectively. This implies that

the respondents are female –dominated during the conduct of the

study.

1.3 Civil Status

Table 2c

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents Relative

to Civil Status

Civil Status Frequency Percentage

Single 91 45.50
Married 104 52.00
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Widow/er 5 2.50
Total 200 100.00

The data in Table 2c reveals that 104 or 52.00 percent of

the respondents are married, while 5 or 2.50 percent are

widow/er. This implies that majority are married as supported by

the mean age of 37.65.

1.4 Highest Educational Attainment

Table 2d

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents Relative

to Highest Educational Attainment

Highest Educational Attainment Frequency Percentage

College Graduate 89 44.50
High School Graduate 101 50.50
Elementary Graduate 10 5.00
Total 200 100.00

The data in Table 2d reveals that 101 or 50.50 percent of

them are high school graduates and 10 or 5.00 percent are

elementary graduates. This implies that majority of the

respondents have completed requirement in their basic secondary

education.
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1.5. Years of Residency

Table 2e

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Respondents

Relative to
Years of Residency

Years of Residency Frequency Percentage

51-60 31 15.50
41-50 30 15.00
31-40 32 16.00
21-30 74 37.00
11-20 23 11.50
1-10 10 5.00
Total 200 100.00
Mean Years of Residency=32.60

As gleaned on table 2e, 74 or 37.00 percent have been

residing in the area for 21-30 years while, 10 or 5.00 percent

have been residing in the place for 1-10 years. The mean years of

residency is 32.60. This implies that the respondents are already

permanent residence in the area.

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2. Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving

Disputes

2.1. Settlement of Dispute

Table 3a

Mean Response and Descriptive Scale Distribution on the

Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving Disputes
Relative to Settlement of Dispute

Items Item Descriptive

Mean Interpretation
1. Ensuring a fair and honest disposition of cases. 2.72 Very Effective
2. Conducting and arbitration procedures that is 2.63 Very Effective
harmonious to the parties involved in the disputes.
3. Observing the process of law relatively with the 2.61 Very Effective
observance of the related proceedings of the system.
4. Setting the alleged disputes in a manner amicable to 2.65 Very Effective
adversaries without favoring either of the parties
5. Initiating mediation conferences on the time and 2.66 Very Effective
date and place conductive to both adversarial parties.
Category Mean 2.65 Very Effective

It is shown in Table 3a, the statement “Ensuring a fair and

honest disposition of cases” has the highest mean of 2.72 or

“Very Effective

”. This implies that the respondents observed proper procedure in

resolving cases.
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While, the statement “Observing the process of law relatively

with the observance of the related proceedings of the system” has

the least mean of 2.61 or “Very Effective”. This means that the

respondents resolved dispute in amicable argument. The

category mean is 2.65 or “Very Effective”. This means that the

respondents settle dispute in orderly manner.

2.2. Conciliation

Table 3b

Mean Response and Descriptive Scale Distribution on the

Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving Disputes
Relative to Conciliation

Items Item Mean Descriptive

Interpretation
1. Setting alternative form of dispute resolution 2.64 Very
Effective
2. Supported by an unbiased third-party mediator. 2.60 Very
Effective
3. Play an advisory role and may intervene in order 2.65 Very
to offer feasible solutions to both parties and help Effective
settle their disputes.
4. To reach an amicable, swift and cost-efficient 2.62 Very
settlement of a dispute. Effective
5. Parties to a dispute formally agree to submit it to 2.63 Very
conciliation, assigns a member of its panel of Effective
conciliators as conciliator to the case.
Category Mean 2.62 Very
Effective

It is shown in Table 3b, The statement “Play an advisory role

and may intervene in order to offer feasible solutions to both

parties and help settle their disputes” has the highest mean of

2.64 or “Very Effective”. This implies that the respondents give

due proper mediation during conflicts. They exhaust everything

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they can to solve the issues within the barangay premises. They

always follow correct proceedings in solving the complaints of

every resident.

While, the statement “Supported by an unbiased third-party

mediator” has the least mean of 2.60 or Very Effective”. This

implies that the respondents invites third party to avoid bias in

resolving dispute.

The category mean is 2.62 or “Very Effective”. This implies

that the respondents well perform their roles and duties in

Conciliation or Mediation.

2.3. Mediation
Table 3c

Mean Response and Descriptive Scale Distribution on the

Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving
Disputes Relative to Mediation

Items Item Descriptive

Mean Interpretation

1. The detailed testimony that a witness would offer 2.64 Very Effective
if questioned orally at an arbitration hearing.
2. Typically signed by the witnesses, often under 2.65 Very Effective
affidavit, and are exchanged with the other parties
prior to the hearing.
3. Witnesses are intended to give each side an 2.63 Very Effective
opportunity to understand fully what the evidence that
the other side is going to introduce
4. Statement should include the name, address and 2.64 Very Effective
telephone number of a witness.
5. Takes place in front of a neutral decision-maker 2.68 Very Effective
called an “arbitrator” (or in some cases, a group or
“panel” of arbitrators) who will listen to each side and
make a decision about the case.
Category Mean 2.64 Very Effective
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It is shown in Table 3c, the statement “Takes place in front

of a neutral decision-maker called an “arbitrator” (or in some

cases, a group or “panel” of arbitrators) who will listen to each

side and make a decision about the case” has the highest mean of

2.8 or “Very Effective”. This implies that the respondents

observed neutrality on the testimony of both parties.

The statement “Witnesses are intended to give each side an

opportunity to understand fully what the evidence that the other

side is going to introduce” has the least mean of 2.63 or “Very

Effective”. This means that both side are given enough time to

vent out their testimony and the authority are very much willing

to listen on both sides.

The category mean is 2.64 or “Very Effective”. This implies

that the respondents well perform their roles and duties on in

resolving dispute along with arbitration.

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2.4. Arbitration
Table 3d

Mean Response and Descriptive Scale Distribution on the

Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving Disputes
Relative to Arbitration

Items Item Descriptive

Mean Interpretation

1. Ensuring a fair and honest disposition of cases. 2.67 Very Effective

2. Providing an equitable opportunity for both parties 2.67 Very Effective
to succeed give evidence in relation to the
controversies at hand.
3. Disputes that are not in violation of the 2.64 Very Effective
community’s decency and established convention
are resolved.
4. Observing a procedure that assures that rights and 2.69 Very Effective
freedoms are protected both parties involved in the
dispute’s best interest.
5. Accepting the Lupon and arbitrators decisions 2.67 Very Effective
pangkat in the context of adversarial disagreement.
Category Mean 2.67 Very Effective

It is shown in Table 3d, the statement “Observing a procedure

that assures that rights and freedoms are protected both parties

involved in the dispute’s best interest” has the highest mean of

2.69 or “Very Effective”. This implies that the respondents

follow proper procedure and policies in resolving disputes.

The statement “Disputes that are not in violation of the

community’s decency and established convention are resolved” has

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the least mean of 2.64 or “Very Effective”. This means that the

respondents resolved cases depending of its nature violation.

The category mean is 2.67 or “Very Effective”. This implies

that the respondents make sure to resolve cases fairly to

achieved the satisfaction of their stakeholders.

2.5. Summary on the Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in

Resolving Disputes

Table 3e

Summary Table on the Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in

Resolving Disputes

Dimensions Category Mean Descriptive

Interpretation
Settlement of Dispute 2.65 Very Effective
Conciliation 2.62 Very Effective
Mediation 2.64 Very Effective
Arbitration 2.67 Very Effective
Over-all Mean 2.65 Very Effective
It is shown in Table 3e, “Arbitration” has the highest mean

of 2.67 or “Very Effective”. This implies that the respondents

well perform their roles in resolving issue or dispute in order

to satisfy their clients.

While, “Conciliation” has the least mean of 2.62 or “Very

Effective”. This implies that the respondents ensure a fair and

honest disposition of cases.

The over-all mean is 2.65 or “Very Effective”. This means

that the respondent well perform their roles in katarungang

pambarangay in resolving disputes.

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3. Comparison in the Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay

in Resolving Disputes When Grouped According to Year of
Residency

Table 4

Test of Difference in the Effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay in Resolving Disputes When
Grouped According to Year of
Residency

ANOVA
Years of Residency Sum of df Mean F Sig. Decision
Squares Square
Between Groups 1.869 5 .374 2.819 Accept Ho
Settlement of
Within Groups 25.731 194 .133 .018
Dispute
Total 27.600 199
Between Groups 1.669 5 .334 2.804 Accept Ho
Conciliation Within Groups 23.096 194 .119 .018
Total 24.765 199
Between Groups .294 5 .059 .557 Accept Ho
Mediation Within Groups 20.439 194 .105 .733
Total 20.733 199
Between Groups .389 5 .078 .775 Accept Ho
Arbitration Within Groups 19.473 194 .100 .569
Total 19.862 199

As reflected on the Table 4, there is no significant

difference in the effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay in

resolving disputes relative to Settlement of Dispute and

Conciliation, hence the acceptance of the null hypothesis at 0.05

level of significance. This denotes that there is no variation on

the assessment of the respondents on effectiveness of Katarungang

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Pambarangay in resolving disputes relative to Settlement of

Dispute and Conciliation as to years of residency.

[Link] Measures to Address Dimension where the Katarungang

Pambarangay Members Least Perform

 Conducting and arbitrating procedures that are beneficial to

all parties involved in a dispute.

 Observing the legal procedure in relation to the system's

relevant proceedings.
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Chapter 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, the

formulated conclusions from the findings and the recommendations

which are based on the conclusion.

Summary of Findings

Based on the findings of the study, relevant results were

drawn.

1. Profile of the Respondents

 The mean age is 37.65, females, married, high school

graduates, and the Mean Years of Residency is 32.60.

2. Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay, in Resolving

Disputes.

2.1. The category mean of Settlement of Disputes is

2.65 “Very Effective”.

2.2. The category mean of Conciliation is 2.62 or

“Very Effective”.

2.3. The category mean of Mediation is 2.64 or “Very

Effective”.

2.4. The category mean of Arbitration is 2.64 or “Very

Effective”.
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2 Comparison in the Effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay

in Resolving Disputes When grouped According to Year of
Residency

 There is no significant difference in the effectiveness

of Katarungang Pambarangay in resolving disputes relative

to Settlement of Dispute and Conciliation.

[Link] Measures to Address Dimension where the

Katarungang Pambarangay Members Least Perform.

 Conducting and arbitrating procedures that are

beneficial to all parties involved in a dispute.

 Observing the legal procedure in relation to the

system's relevant proceedings.

Conclusion

Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that

the respondent strongly agree and perform their roles in

katarungang pambarangay in resolving disputes relative to

Settlement of Dispute, Conciliation or Mediation, Arbitration and

Satisfaction of Clients. Moreover, the findings also revealed

that the respondents well perform their roles in resolving issue

or dispute in order to satisfy their clients. The findings also

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indicates that that the respondents ensure a fair and honest

disposition of cases.

Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions of this study, the

following recommendations are presented.

1. There must be an unbiased third-party mediator during

dispute.

2. There must be a advisory that can intervene in order to

offer feasible solutions to both parties and help settle

their disputes.

3. Settlement of minor cases must be brought into proper

attention for it needs immediate actions.

4. Maintain and sustain a fair consultation during dispute.

5. A parallel study must be conducted to ensure the accuracy of

the study. Also, other dimensions may be included for higher

study.
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QUESTIONNAIRE

Directions: Please supply the needed information by putting a

checkmark (/) or writing the answer, if necessary, on the
following:

Part I. Profile of the Respondents

1. Age : _____ years old

2. Gender :( ) Male

( ) Female

3. Civil Status : ( ) Single

( ) Married

( ) Widow/er
4. Highest Educational Attainment: ( ) College Graduate
( ) High School Graduate
( ) Elementary Graduate
5. Years of Residency: _________________
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Part II. What is the level of effectiveness of Katarungang

Pambarangay, in resolving disputes.
Directions: Kindly put a checkmark on the column provided for
each item following the given scale;

Check:
3 – Very Effective
2 – Effective
1 – Not Effective

Settlement of Dispute

Nos. Items 3 2 1
1 Ensuring a fair and honest disposition of cases.
Conducting and arbitration procedures that is
2 harmonious to the parties involved in the disputes.
Observing the process of law relatively with the
3 observance of the related proceedings of the
system.
Setting the alleged disputes in a manner amicable
4 to adversaries without favoring either of the
parties
5 Initiating mediation conferences on the time and
date and place conductive to both adversarial
parties.

Conciliation

Nos. Items 3 2 1
1 Setting alternative form of dispute resolution

Supported by an unbiased third-party mediator.

2
Play an advisory role and may intervene in order to
3 offer feasible solutions to both parties and help
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settle their disputes.

To reach an amicable, swift and cost-efficient
4 settlement of a dispute.
5 Parties to a dispute formally agree to submit it to
conciliation, assigns a member of its panel of
conciliators as conciliator to the case.

Mediation

Nos. Items 3 2 1
1 The detailed testimony that a witness would offer
if questioned orally at an arbitration hearing.
Typically signed by the witnesses, often under
2 affidavit, and are exchanged with the other parties
prior to the hearing.
Witnesses are intended to give each side an
3 opportunity to understand fully what the
evidence that the other side is going to introduce
Statement should include the name, address and
4 telephone number of a witness.
5 Takes place in front of a neutral decision-maker
called an “arbitrator” (or in some cases, a group
or “panel” of arbitrators) who will listen to each
side and make a decision about the case.

Arbitration

1 Ensuring a fair and honest disposition of cases.

2 Providing an equitable opportunity for both parties

to succeed give evidence in relation to the
controversies at hand.
3 Disputes that are not in violation of the
communities decency and established convention are
resolved.
4 Observing a procedure that assures that rights and
freedoms are protected both parties involved in the
dispute’s best interest.
5 Accepting the Lupon and arbitrators decisions
pangkat in the context of adversarial disagreement.
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