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    The document discusses the Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) in the Philippines. It establishes a Lupon Tagapamayapa (Barangay Justice Council) in each barangay composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and 10-20 members. For each case, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo (Conciliation Panel) of 3 members is selected. The Katarungang Pambarangay aims to provide an extrajudicial venue for dispute resolution without lawyers to avoid legal action and reduce court congestion. Minor criminal cases and civil cases between barangay residents are under its jurisdiction.

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    The document discusses the Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice System) in the Philippines. It establishes a Lupon Tagapamayapa (Barangay Justice Council) in each barangay composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and 10-20 members. For each case, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo (Conciliation Panel) of 3 members is selected. The Katarungang Pambarangay aims to provide an extrajudicial venue for dispute resolution without lawyers to avoid legal action and reduce court congestion. Minor criminal cases and civil cases between barangay residents are under its jurisdiction.

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    KATARUNGANG

    PAMBARANGAY
    (Barangay
    Justice System)

    Local Government Code


    (Sec. 399 – 422, Chapter I, Title
    I, Book III, Republic Act No.
    7160)
    Katarungang Pambarangay
     Objective: To provide venue to effect extrajudicial settlement
    or out-of-court resolution of conflicts/minor cases between
    barangay residents, without intervention of legal counsels and
    representatives, to avoid legal action and relieve the courts of
    docket congestion.

     In each Barangay, a LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA is created


    (Section 399 and Section 387 of the LGC)
     The Lupon is composed of the punong barangay as chairman
    and ten to twenty members, who shall hold office for 3 years
    or until a new lupon is constituted on the third year.
     For each dispute, there shall be constituted a conciliation
    panel – PANGKAT NG TAGAPAGSUNDO.
    Question 1 Question1 : Is the
    Lupon Tagpamayapa a court?
    Answer: No. The Lupon
    Tagpamayapa is not a
    barangay court but an
    administrative body authorized
    to perform conciliation and
    arbitrational functions.
    Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

    PANGKAT
    TAGAPAGKASU
    NDO

    LUPON
    Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

    PANGKAT
    TAGAPAGKASU
    NDO

    -Pinipili
    LUPON -Draw lots
    Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

    PANGKAT
    TAGAPAGKASU
    NDO

    -3 Members
    LUPON -Chairman and
    Secretary
    General Rules

    1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings.


    General Rules

    2. Not all cases go to the Katarungan Pambarangay.


    General Rules

    3. Execution may be filed in court.

    Awan labit, baka


    maggazzit so y
    Pedru.
    General Rules

    3. Execution may be filed in court.

    Awan labit, baka


    maggazzit so y
    Pedru.
    General Rules

    4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is NOT a court.


    Arbitration, Conciliation,
    Mediation
    Arbitration Conciliation Mediation
    Arbitrator Assistance/ Assistance
    determines the Negotiation
    outcome
    No formal rules There is no There is a
    of procedure structured structured
    process process
    LUPON

     Functions:

    1. Supervise the various Pangkat.

    2. Meet regularly for the amicable settlements


    What cases are NOT
    included?
    1. One party is the government.
    2. One party is a public officer.
    3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding
    one (1) year or a fine exceeding Five thousand pesos
    (P5,000.00);
    4. No private offended party
    5. Real property from different municipalities
    Where is the venue?

     If both parties are residents of the same barangay,


    before the lupon of the barangay.
     Different barangays but in the same municipality, in
    the barangay of the respondent.
     If real property is involved, in the place of real
    property.
     If it involves work, in the place of work.
    STEPS in the amicable
    settlement
    Complaint + payment of filing fee.

    Punong Barangay

    Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

    Issuance of summons

    Hearing
    STEPS in the amicable
    settlement
    Complaint
    STEPS in the amicable
    settlement
    Punong Barangay

    15 days
    STEPS in the amicable
    settlement
    Pangkat Tagapagkasundo

    15 days
    Condition before filing in
    court

    BARANGA
    Y
    Lupong COURT
    Tagapamaya
    pa
    Direct to the court

    BARANGA
    Y
    Lupong COURT
    Tagapamaya
    pa

    1. If the person is already


    detained.
    2. In case of habeas
    corpus.
    3. There is provisional
    remedy.
    Settlement is final when?

     Within 10 days

     It must be executed within 6 months.

     Report to the Court.


    We have to support the KP!

     Budgetary support

     Justice is free
     Justice is fast

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