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The Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa in Settling Dispute to the

Community of Barangay Loyola, Hinatuan,Surigao del Sur
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA IN SETTLING

DISPUTE TO THE COMMUNITY OF BARANGAY LOYOLA, HINATUAN,
SURIGAO DEL SUR
A Research Proposal Presented to
Corazon R. Mangubat
Research 1 Teacher
In Partial Fulfillment of The Requirement of The Degree Bachelor of Science of

Criminology
Researcher:
Agustin III P. Ronquillo

Mike A. Orios
Charles Brain S. Guilang
Angelou P. Serenado
Jonel Moreno
Hans Joren Gomez
Michael Guzman
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
The barangay, the nation's fundamental political unit, is in charge of

overseeing the Lupong Tagapamayapa, also known as the barangay Justice
System, which is a community-based dispute resolution process. It is a
community-based dispute resolution process that handles conflicts between
people who live in the same community, usually the same city or municipality.
The Local Government Code of 1991, also known as Republic Act No. 7160,
requires the creation and functioning of the Barangay Justice System. But prior to
this law, Batas Pambansa Big and Presidential Decree 1508 from 1978 had
addressed the creation of the Barangay Justice System. 337 or Local
Govemment Code of 1983.
The Barangay Justice System is a social development intervention aimed

at promoting justice. Family and community cohesion at the grassroots level
(Pila, 2016). It improves people's knowledge and technical skills for dealing with
disagreements and cases, making them more efficient in their jobs (Sam & Sarn,
2014). It also strengthened the Litigation should be initiated at the local level as
soon as possible so that it can be raised to the municipal level, avoiding dup
Presidential Commission drafted the PD 1508 also known as Katarungang
Pambarangay Law and was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June
11, 1978 (Tabucanon, G., Wall, J. & Yan, W., 2008). This law mandates every
barangay should organize their Lupon Tagapamayapa (LT) consisting 10-20
members, and they shall act as conciliators during amicable settlement (par. A of
Sec. 1) Further, this law provides the authority of the LT (conciliation panel) to
settle issues punishable by not exceeding thirty (30) day imprisonment and a fine
of not more than Two hundred (Php200.00) pesos (par. 3 of Sec. 399). It was,
however, repealed by the Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law under RA
7160 effective on January 1, 1992. Substantial changes have been established
from PD 1508 to RA 7160 like the authority of the Lupon Members to settle
complaints punishable by not more than One (1) year imprisonment or a fine of
not more than Php5000.00 prior to the filing in court and the procedures in
dispute resolution (par. c of Sec. 408). Said cases shall be recognized by the
court only when the Barangay Secretary issues a certificate of filing a complaint
in court upon compliance with all other requirements set by the law (Sec. 419).
The research study entitled "Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa in

Settling Disputes to the Community of Loyola, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur" aims to
assess the effectiveness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in resolving conflicts in
the target community. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is a key mechanism in the
implementation of the Philippine Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004,
which aims to provide a more accessible and community-oriented approach to
conflict resolution.
The study will examine the structure, roles, and functions of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa in the Loyola community. It will explore the extent to which the
Lupong Tagapamayapa is able to effectively settle disputes, considering factors
such as the speed of resolution, satisfaction of the parties involved, and the
overall impact on community harmony and development. However, the Lupong
Tagapamayapa is a community- based dispute resolution body that follows a
structured process to encourage amicable settlements. Here are the typical
procedures involved:
1. Mediation: Once the Lupong Tagapamayapa receives the complaint, its

members, usually composed of community leaders or representatives, will
facilitate a mediation process. This entails listening to both parties' sides of the
issue, encouraging dialogue, and exploring possible solutions that are acceptable
to all parties involved. The mediation process is conducted in a neutral and
impartial manner to ensure fairness.
2. Conciliation: If mediation fails to reach a resolution, the Lupong
Tagapamayapa may proceed to the conciliation stage. In this phase, the Lupong
Tagapamayapa members, with the consent of the parties, may propose solutions
or compromises to settle the dispute. The focus is on finding a mutually
acceptable agreement that can resolve the conflict to the satisfaction of both
parties.
3. Arbitration: If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation and conciliation

efforts, the Lupong Tagapamayapa may opt for arbitration. Arbitration involves a
more formal process, where the Lupong Tagapamayapa members act as
arbitrators and make a binding decision based on the presented evidence and
arguments. The decision is usually final and enforceable.
Throughout the dispute settlement process, the Lupong Tagapamayapa

aims to promote communication, reconciliation, and harmony within the
community. The specific procedures may vary slightly depending on the local
rules and regulations, but the overall goal remains the same to facilitate an
effective and peaceful resolution of disputes in Loyola, Hinatuan, Surigao del
Sur.
The purpose of this research is to assess the efficiency and impact of the
Lupong Tagapamayapa in resolving conflicts and disputes within the community
of Barangay Loyola, Hinatuan Surigao Sur. The study aims to evaluate how
effective this alternative dispute resolution mechanism is in providing timely and
fair resolutions to conflicts, promoting harmony and peace, and ensuring access
to justice within the local community. The research may examine the structure
and functioning of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, the success rate of dispute
resolutions, the satisfaction level of the community members with the system,
and any challenges or improvements needed for its effectiveness.
Review of Related Literature

The Barangay is the country's smallest territorial and political entity,
evolving from a social organization based mostly on blood ties, and its survival
was heavily reliant on smooth interpersonal relationships among community
members. There are roughly 42,000 barangays in the country today, with
populations ranging from 2,000 in municipalities and component cities to 5,000 in
highly urbanized cities and municipalities in Metropolitan Manila (Ortiz, Juanito
S., 1996).
The Philippines' original settlers are thought to have arrived thousands of

years before Christ. Nomads among the settlers. Nomads were people that
traveled from one location to another in quest of sustenance. These nomads
quickly realized that they needed to band together and dwell in one location so
that they could assist one another in raising animals and producing vegetables.
When the community was joined together, however, issues arose when certain
members of the community committed offenses against the others. They agreed
that they needed to form a body to arrest offenders and conduct trials.
The 1991 LGC clearly establishes the operative principles of

decentralization, emphasizing the need to empower local government units by
devolving new functions, powers, responsibilities, and resources from the
national to the local level: Within this framework, barangays are given executive,
legislative, and judicial powers as a prerequisite for full local autonomy. In
addition, unlike other local government units, the LGC recognizes judicial
decentralization at the barangay level.
Every three years, barangay elections are held to elect the Punong
barangay, who represents the head of the barangay government (chief
executive), as well as the seven members of the sangguniang barangay
(legislative body), which is likewise chaired by the Punong barangay. These
elections are non-partisan and never take place on the same day as national or
local elections. The Lupong Tagapamayapa ("barangay court" -Lupon-) is the
judicial body, also known as the Barangay Justice System (BJS).
The nature of the Barangays altered dramatically during the Marcos
(1972-1986) government, as he exploited them as part of his machinery-building
approach to construct a more popular dictatorship. He was also instrumental in
establishing the Barangay Justice System (BJS) by the 1978 Presidential Decree
(PD) NO. 1508, also known as "Establishing A System Of Amicably Resolving
Disputes At The Barangay Level." Conflicts between residents of the same
cities/municipalities shall first be filed for mediation or, if that fails, for conciliation
in the Barangay: "No complaint, petition, action or proceeding involving any
matter within the authority of the Lupon as provided in Section 2 hereof shall be
filed or instituted in court or any other government office for adjudication unless
there has been a confrontation of the parties before the Lupon Chairman or the
Pangkat Secretary, attested by the Lupon or Pangkat Chairman, or unless the
settlement has been repudiated" (Presidential Decree No. 1508, June 28, 1978,
Section 6).
The PD No. 1508 was later changed and consolidated by the 1991 Local
Government Code (LGC), which recognized Mediation, Conciliation, and
Arbitration as valid and effective methods of resolving certain types of disputes,
particularly family and communal problems. As a result of this. The KP became a
vital part of the Barangay Governance, with enhanced authority and scope over
the cases it was permitted to handle. Onendain believes. "Barangay Justice, to
reiterate, is a splendid idea that holds bright promises for the establishment of a
fast and orderly society under a new political order; however, much of its success
must depend on the people themselves, the official who will administer the
system, and the citizen who will participate in it; in one way or another, on how
responsibly they will perform their respective roles, and more importantly, on how
clearly and intelligently they read the law."
According to section of Presidential Decree No. 1580, rules and

regulations are hereby established for the amicable resolution of conflicts at the
Barangay level, without recourse to the courts. Lawson defines justice as "fair
treatment under the law." This means that those who are authorized to enforce
the law must treat people as family and equally as possible while also respecting
the function of the law. Only by applying the law equally to all, rich or poor, high
or low, can there be legitimacy and acceptance from those over whom they rule.
Lawson went on to say that there can be no justice without first establishing the
principle of the rule of law. Without a body of law to guide the judges, there can
be no justice. The existence of a body of law and competent judges does not
ensure that justice will be served. There is no doubt that those who have been
granted the authority to define what is just may make mistakes.
As former Supreme Court Associate Justice Roberto Regala stated many

years ago, equal justice under the law is more than an abstraction. It is a way of
life It is critical for us to bring or demonstrate this notion to the street so that our
people comprehend the rule of law. The need for harmonious interpersonal
connections is not unique. It is, in fact, universal, as it is in the nature of man, at
least in civilized society, to avoid disputes for all the hazards and discomfort they
entail, as Takeyoshi, a Japanese law professor, correctly stated. There is almost
certainly no civilization in which legislation is the default method of resolving
disagreements. Rarely will both parties take their claim to court; instead, one of
the disputants will likely offer a satisfactory settlement or propose the use of
some extrajudicial method in regular procedure.
As one of the eight functions devolved to the Barangay level, each

barangay will be required by law to establish a Lupon Tagapamayapa, which will
be responsible for the administration of justice in the community. The main goal
of mandatory mediation conciliation is to restore the judiciary's role as the forum
for the final and authoritative resolution of disputes that have failed private
resolution efforts. 29 Failure to comply with this requirement is sanctioned by
barring the dispute from being adjudicated by the courts. The Lupon-Barangay
Court is made up of the Punong barangay as chairman and ten to twenty
members chosen from among the barangay residents every three years. Within
the first fifteen days of his term, each Punong will compile a list of people who
desire to serve as Lupon members for the administration of community justice.
Similarly, the Barangay Secretary, nominated by the Punong barangay, will also
function as the Lupon's secretary, recording the outcomes of mediation and
conciliation sessions and submitting a report on cases settled to the appropriate
city or municipal courts. Furthermore, for each matter submitted before the Lupon
that has not been successfully resolved through mediation, a conciliation panel
(Pangkat) shall be formed. This conciliation panel is made up of three persons
chosen from a list of Lupon members by the parties engaged in the dispute. If no
consensus is reached on the composition of the Pangkat, the Punong will decide.
Unlike in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, where ADR is explicitly aimed at the

impoverished and disenfranchised, the BJS has a universal target sector. As a
result, anyone who pays the required filing fee can use the system and present
their disagreement before the Lupon chairman of the barangay. After receiving
the complaint, the Punong barangay would summon both the respondent(s) and
complainant(s), along with their respective witnesses, to come before him for a
mediation of their competing interests. If he fails, he will set a date for the
formation of the conciliation panel-pangkat-which will hear both parties and their
witnesses, simplify matters, and investigate all options for amicable settlement.
Arbitration is also recognized as an ADR method under the BJS, and practices
can agree in writing at any stage of proceedings that they will abide by the
Punong Barangay or consolation panel's arbitration ruling. When the parties
voluntarily agree on a settlement before the barangay mediator or the three-
member conciliation panel, the law grants it "the force and effect of a court
judgment" (Tadiar, Alfredo F., 1984). This means that the successful party may
have the settlement enforced through a writ of execution issued by the municipal
or city court upon application.
The Lupon's responsibilities and duties are primarily to supervise the

conciliation panels, to meet once a month to provide a forum for discussing
issues concerning the amicable settlement of disputes, and to allow conciliation
panel members to exchange their experiences, as well as any other duties and
functions prescribed by law (1991 LGC, Sec. 402). Each Barangay is empowered
to bring together parties residing in the same city/municipality for amicable
resolution of all disputes, with the exception of cases involving residents of
different cities/municipalities, or where one party is the Government or a public
official (the nature of the dispute being related to the performance of his official
functions), and those that fall into a criminal category.
According to certain surveys undertaken in various regions, the majority of

Lupon cases included family, debt collection, property or land, and interpersonal
difficulties or transgressions (GRF, Interview, 2002). Furthermore, the 1991 LGC
allows BJS implementers to seek legal advice from province, city, or municipal
legal officers on cases involving legal issues.
Even in our national life, the introduction of the Katarungang

Pambarangay System under Presidential Decree No.1508 is significant. The
system tries to enrich the custom of settling conflicts amicably in order to relieve
the Courts of remembering time for case adjudication. The successful
implementation of this system will rely heavily on the Barangay Captains and
Lupon Members who are called lupon to serve on the conciliation panels, as well
as how well they comprehend the system.
Apparently, different countries have different methods for informal

settlement of cases, but their goals are essentially the same: to provide the
disputing parties with speedy justice with the least amount of inconvenience and
expense, and to relieve the courts of minor cases in order to improve the quality
of justice dispensed by them. These are the exact goals of Presidential Decree
No.150. The review literature is relevant to this topic since it discusses the
implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay Law and what is similar.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
This study adopted the systems theory particularly systems engineering
as one of its application. System Theory is the interdisciplinary study of system
in general; with the goal of elucidating principles that can apply to all types of
systems at all nesting level in all field of research, through this it will emphasize
that the real system are open to and interact with their environments (Ludwig
Von Bertalanffy 1968). It’s considered a specialization of system thinking, a
generalization of system science, a system approach (wikipedia, 2014). It’s
related to the research work, since Barangay Justice System has a goal of
decongesting cases of local courts. Job knowledge, Adaptability, Service
orientation and teamwork as needed performance to integrate Lupong
Tagapamayapa.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
This study's conceptual framework discusses the elements that contribute to a
better understanding of the study's flow and the link between the independent
and dependent variables. The paradigm, which is made up of the significant
variables, is depicted in Figure 1. The analysis of receiving of complaint,
issuance of summon, mediation and reconciliation, and amicable settlement is
the independent variable, while the performance of Lupong Tagapamayapa is
the dependent variable. The focus of this study is on the effectiveness of
Lupong Tagapamayapa in decongesting Local courts for high quality of justice.
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Level of Effectiveness:
 Receiving of Complaint
 Issuance of summon
 Mediation/Conciliation
 Amicable Settlement
Extent of the problems Performance of Lupong
encountered: Tagapamayapa in
decongesting Local courts
 Job knowledge for high quality of justice
 Stewardship
 Service Orientation
 Teamwork
Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the Study
Statement of the Problem

This study aims to investigate and assess the effectiveness of lupong
tagapamayapa in settling dispute to the community of barangay loyola, hinatuan,
surigao del sur. This problem statement seeks to address the following
questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents according to;

 Age
 Gender
 Civil Status
 Educational Attainment
2. What is the level of effectiveness of Barangay Justice System in Barangay

Loyola being brought to the Lupong Tagapamayapa for resolution as
assessed by the respondents in terms of;
1.1 Receiving of complaint;

1.2 Issuance of summon;
1.3 Mediation/ Conciliation procedure; and
1.4 Amicable Settlement?
3. What is the extent of the problems encountered in the performance of

Lupong Tagapamayapa in Barangay Loyola in Decongesting cases as
assessed by the respondents in terms of;
3.1 Job Knowledge;
3.2 Stewardship;
3.3 Service Orientation; and
3.4 Team Work?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The significance of a study on the effectiveness of the Lupong

Tagapamayapa in settling disputes in Barangay Loyola, Hinatuan Surigao Del
Sur can be multifaceted:
Lupong Tagapamayapa is the community-based dispute resolution system in

the Philippines, operating at the barangay level. Comprising volunteers, it
facilitates mediation, conciliation, and arbitration to resolve conflicts, aiming to
promote harmony and peace within the local community.
Reduction in Court Caseload: If the Lupong is effective, it can significantly

reduce the burden on the formal legal system, freeing up the courts to handle
more serious cases and promoting efficient use of resources.
Future researchers can rely on this study as a comprehensive source to obtain
crucial insights and essential details pertaining to the effectiveness of Lupong
Tagapamayapa in resolving disputes within communities.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
The researcher aims to investigate the Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa

in Settling Disputes to the Community of Barangay Loyola, Hinatuan Surigao Del
Sur using a quantitave study.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Settling complaint out of court with the
assistance of an impartial dispute resolution body. Resolving consumer this way
is easier, faster and less expensive than going to court.
Barangay: A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines,

similar to a village or neighborhood, with its own elected officials and community
structure.
Community: In this context, it refers to the residents or members of Barangay

San Ramon, Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, who are the primary stakeholders
involved in disputes within that specific community.
Effectiveness: This term would need to be defined in the research. It could

relate to the ability of the Lupong Tagapamayapa to resolve disputes
satisfactorily, efficiently, or with high participant satisfaction.
Lupong Tagapamayapa: This refers to the community or barangay- based

dispute resolution council in the Philippines. It's a local government mechanism
for settling minor disputes and conflicts through mediation and conciliation.
Loyola: This is the specific barangay or community under study in the research.
Lupong Tagapamayapa: This refers to the community or barangay- based
dispute resolution council in the Philippines. It's a local government mechanism
for settling minor disputes and conflicts through mediation and conciliation.
Settling Disputes: This term refers to the process of resolving conflicts or

disagreements between individuals or groups, typically through negotiation,
mediation, or some form of agreement.
CHAPTER 2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This Chapter is a presentation and description of the methods and
procedures of research used in this study. It contains the type of research
design used by the author, the sources of data, the sampling procedure, the
research instruments and techniques used in the collection and gathering of
data, and the statistical treatment applied.
Research Design
The quantitative-descriptive research method was used in the study. This
is applicable since the study focus to the respondent which pertains to the
Community of Barangay Loyola. The use of the descriptive research method is
appropriate present conditions and the description of the current status of the
phenomena, particularly the situation in Barangay Loyola of Hinatuan SDS in
Decongesting Cases of Local courts. Moreover, the research design is further
enhance through the quantitative method in order to have an exact calculation
of the answer of the respondents for the variables of the study. Through the
use of the descriptive research design, the assessment of the Barangay
Justice System in Loyola of Hinatuan Surigao del Sur in Decongesting the
Cases of Local Courts was documented. Furthermore the said research
design will serve as framework for the in-depth evaluation of the independent
variables namely receiving of complaint, issuance of summon,
mediation/conciliation process, and amicable settlement awards.
Research Locale
This study was conducted in the Municipality of Hinatuan Surigao Del Sur.
this place is situated in Loyola, Hinatuan Surigao Del Sur, REGION 13,
PHILIPPINES
Table 1
RESPONDENTS AND SAMPLING PROCEDURE
PUROK HOUSEHOLD PERCENTAG SAMPLE SIZE

P-1 214 25% 41
P-2 118 13% 22
P-3 194 22% 37
P-4 38 4% 7
P-5 159 18% 30
P-7 21 2% 4
P-7A 33 4% 6
P-8 66 8% 13
P-10 28 3% 5
TOTAL : 871 100% 165
The respondents who participated in the study were the residence

from Barangay Loyola, Hinatuan Surigao del Sur. The barangay has a total of
Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-five (3, 335) population, where composed
of nine (9) Purok. However, the table above shows the Stratified random
sampling in which we use to ensure that diverse groupings of a population's size
are sufficiently represented in the sample, as well as proportionate
representation to a sample allocation proportional to the strata population size. In
this data, we researchers used Sloven’s formula to compute the sample size of
this study. The formula below is the computation of the final respondents in
application of Sloven’s formula.
Where ; n = sample size N = population size e = margin errors
Formula:
n=n1+ne2 n=871 e=0.7
n= 8711+871(0.7)2
n= 8711+871(0.0049)
n= 8711+4.27
n=8715.27
n=165
Research Instrument
This study was made by the means of quantitative methods of the

researcher. This document also describes the research instrument and data
gathering procedure used in a study about the The Effectiveness of Lupong
Tagapamayapa in Settling Dispute to the Community of Barangay Loyola,
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur. The study used a questionnaire that composed of
demographic profile of the respondent, Level of effectiveness of Barangay
Justice System in Loyola, Extent of the problems in the performance of Lupong
Tagapamayapa and Proposed Measures. The questionnaire was modified and
approved by the researchers' instructor. Data was gathered by distributing the
questionnaire randomly to the residence of Barangay Loyola using stratified
random sampling. The completed questionnaires were analyzed using Microsoft
Excel.
Data Gathering Tool
In conducting survey, researchers need first to provide a letter that will be

sent to significant authorities such as barangay captain and barangay officials
asking permission to conduct the study. The letter will also include the sample
questionnaire for the further assessment of the administrators and will be
subjected for approval or modification of the study. Before administering the tool,
the respondents will be oriented about the questionnaire that they will answer
and will be informed about the purpose of the study. The researchers will also
emphasize that their identity and privacy will be ensured and their answers to the
questionnaire will be confidential to others. After the data has been collected it
will be statistically treated, analysed,and interpreted.
STATISTICAL TREATMENT
Descriptive and inferential methods were used to investigate the variables

considered in the research effort and determine the correlations that existed
between them. Initially, encoded data was reorganized as a frequency
distribution matrix. This matrix was used to produce descriptive statistics such as
percentages, mean, and weight mean. Moreover, Furthermore, data
arrangement is appropriate for drawing accurate findings. Siddharta Kalla, 2009.
Formula and Application to Sub-Problem

1. Percentage (P) was used to determine the ratio of frequency of responses (f)
to the total number of respondents (N) particularly in the analysis of the
respondents’ demographic profile. It expressed in Percent with the following
Formula;
P=fn Where: P= Percentage

f= frequency/ Respondents
N= No. of Population
2. For sub-problem 1,2 and 3 researcher used the Likert Type, to determine if
there is a significant difference in the responses of the respondents; the
P=∑ fxn
formula is;
Where: WM= weight mean
∑ fx= sum of product of the frequency
and raw score
N= No. of Population
A five-point rating scale was adapted to describe the relevance of the
respondents answer in part 2 of the questionnaire, the 5 point rating scale is
shown below;
Scale Adjectival value Rating

5 Very Effective 4.20-5.00
4 Effective 3.40-4.19
3 Moderately Effective 2.60-3.39
2 Less Effective 1.80-2.59
1 Not at all 1.00-1.79
A five-point rating scale was adapted to describe the relevance of the

respondents answer in part 3 of the questionnaire, 5 point rating scale is
shown below;
Scale Adjectival value Rating

5 Very Serious 4.20-5.00
4 Serious 3.40-4.19
3 Moderately Serious 2.60-3.39
2 Less Serious 1.80-2.59
1 Not Serious 1.00-1.79
CHAPTER 3
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents and discusses the relevant results of the statistically
computed data collected from the conducted survey questionnaire. The relevant
results are in conformity with the statement of the problem and hypotheses of the
Study. The interpretation is narratively expressing the form of the data from the
tabulation. The analysis of the computed data is resulting from the comparative
study. The presentation and discussion arrange in accordance with the sub-
problem of the study.
Demographic Profile
Age Group
Table 2
Respondent’s Profile according to Age
Age Community of Loyola

F P
29 below 21 12.73
30-39 40 24.24
40-49 65 39.39
50 above 39 23.64
Total 165 100
Legend: F- Frequency P- Percentage
Table 2 presents the distribution of the respondents according to age. For

the community of Loyola, findings revealed that the age bracket of 40-49 had the
most number of respondents which consisted of 65 communities or almost 40
percent. A total of 40 or 25.81 percent were observed in the age group of 30-49
which covered the second highest number of respondents in the age brackets.
Thirty-nine (39) respondents were reported in the age group 50 years old and
above, compromising 23.64 percent of the sample group. Only 21 respondents or
12.73 percent were noted in the age group of 29 and below.
Based from the grand total distribution, it could be deduced that majority of
the respondents belonged to the age bracket 40-49 years old. The second
largest group of respondents was 30-39 years old, followed by 50 and above.
The least number belonged to 29 below.
Gender Profile
Table 3
Respondent’s Profile according to Gender

Gender Community of Loyola
F P
Male 123 74.55
Female 42 24.45
Total 165 100
The respondents of the study as for its gender in the community of Loyola,
it revealed one hundred twenty-three (123) or seventy four point fifty five percent
(74.55%) male and the female was composed of forty-two (42) or twenty four
point forty-five (24.45%) in total of one hundred sixty five (165).
Based from the grand total, it registered that majority of the respondents
were male that accumulated almost 75% of the total number of respondents.
Marital Status Profile
Table 4
Respondent’s Profile according to Marital Status
Marital Status Community of Loyola
F P
Single 34 20.61
Married 121 73.33
Separated 7 4.24
Widow/Widower 3 1.82
Total 165 100
Table 4 shows the distribution and percentages of respondent according

to their marital status. Four (4) categories are included in this regard, namely:
single, married, separated and widow/ widower.
For the community of Loyola group of respondents, findings revealed the

marital status of single consisted of 34 or 20.61 percent sample group. A total of
121 respondent or 73.33 percent were observed in the marital status married.
Seven (7) or 4.24 percent sample group were reported for marital status
separated. Lastly, the marital status widow/ widower compromising the 3 or 1.82
percent sample group. Majority of the respondents, on the other hand, were
married with a grand total of 121 or 73.33 percent. Second in the result were the
single, covered the grand total of 34 or 20.61 percent sample group. The third
were the separated compromising the grand total of 7 or 4.24 percent and the
least in numbers were the widow/widower with a 3 or 1.82 percent sample group.
Educational Attainment profile
Table 5
Respondent’s Profile according to Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment Community of Loyola
F P
Elementary 17 10.30
High School 104 63.03
College 44 26.67
Vocational 0 0
Total 165 100
Table 5 presents the distribution of respondents according to educational

attainment. In the community of Loyola group of respondents, majority of the
respondent as for the grand total result were High School, equivalent to 104 or
63.03 percent sample group. The second highest number was college level,
equivalent to 44 or 26.67 percent. The total of 17 or 10.30 percent was noted for
elementary which third in rank. The least was the vocational consisted none or o
percent grand total sample group.
Level of Effectiveness of the Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan

SDS
Respondent’s Assessment
A1 Receiving of Complaint
Table 6
Mean Distribution for Level of Effectiveness of the Barangay Justice

System in Terms of Receiving of Complaint
Indicators Grand Mean

WM VI
Acquiring of the complaint to a case cognizable to 4.58 VE
Barangay Justice System during close office hours
Stating the sufficiency of the complaint by the Lupong 4.55 VE
Tagapamayapa to the complainant to prevent the
quashing of it if elevated to prosecutor’s office
Stating the document needed by the Lupong 4.43 VE
Tagapamayapa to the complainant for prevention of
the said complaint if elevated to prosecutor’s office
Handing over the required form of complaint sheet 4.53 VE
and helping complainant in filling it up by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa
Overall Weighted Mean 4.5 VE
Legend: WM- Weighted Mean VI- Verbal Interpretation AWM- Average Weighted
Mean 4.20–5.00 Very Effective (HE) 3.40–4.19 Effective (E) 2.60–3.39
Moderately Effective (ME) 1.80–2.59 Less Effective (LE) 1.00–1.79 Not Effective
(NE)
Table 6 shows the respondents assessments on the level of effectiveness

of the Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan in terms of receiving of
complaint.
It shows that all indicators received verbal interpretation of “Very effective”

with weighted mean of 4.5. These indicators were on the acquiring of the
complaint to a case cognizable to Barangay Justice System during close office
hours, stating the sufficiency of the complaint by the Lupong Tagapamayapa to
the complainant to prevent the quashing of it if elevated to prosecutor’s office,
stating the document needed by the Lupong Tagapamayapa to the complainant
for prevention of the said complaint if elevated to prosecutor’s office; and handing
over the required form of complaint sheet and helping complainant in filling it up
by the Lupong Tagapamayapa. The indicator handing over the required form of
complaint sheet and helping complainant in filling it up by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa has the weighted mean of 53 with a verbal interpretation of very
effective. It connotes as the highest weighted mean among the 4 indicators.
The finding indicates that all indicators are a potential area for
improvement in the receiving of complaint aspect of the Barangay Justice
System.
A2 Issuance of Summon
Table 7

System in Terms of Issuance of Summon

WM VI
Showing of pleasant behavior by the server to the 4.35 VE
respondent in delivering the summon
Delivering the summon by the server to the 4.75 VE
respondent in appropriate time for scheduled hearing
Stating of the consequences by the server to the 4.38 VE
respondent if the scheduled hearing in the summon
is ignored
Delivering the summon by the server to the right 4.46 VE
person to accept it
(NE)
Table 7 shows the respondents assessment on the level of effectiveness
of the Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan in terms of issuance of
summon. The indicators showing of pleasant behavior by the server to the
respondent in delivering summon and delivering the summon by the server to the
respondent in appropriate time for scheduled hearing rated 4.35 and 4.75
weighted mean respectively with verbal interpretation as "very effective". The
indicators stating the consequences by the server to the respondent if scheduled
hearing is ignored and delivering the summon by the server to the right person to
accept it rated 4.38 and 4.45 weighted mean with verbal interpretation "very
effective". The findings indicates that all indicators are potential area for
improvement in issuance of summon aspect.
Taking into consideration the overall assessments of the indicators in the

issuance of summon aspect of the Barangay Justice System, results showed that
all indicators had "very effective" verbal interpretations, Where; the indicator
delivering the summon by the server to the respondent at appropriate time for
scheduled hearing should be given priority by the Barangay Justice System of
Loyola. Therefore the seminar component in the issuance of summon aspect
should be addressed by the Barangay Loyola. In order to ensure its'
effectiveness and eventual success in the decongestion of cases of local courts.
A3 Mediation/ Conciliation Procedure
Table 8

System in Terms of Mediation/ Conciliation Procedure

WM VI
Preparedness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in 4.50 VE
scheduled hearing to hear a case
Preparedness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in 4.52 VE
scheduled hearing to hear a case Lupong
Tagapamayapa for mediation/ conciliation
Stating first the objective of the Barangay Justice 4.67 VE
System by the Lupong Tagapamayapa between the
complainant and respondent
Making the hearing of the case manageable during 4.43 VE
high tense of emotion between complainant and
respondent
Mean 4.20–5.00 Highly Effective (HE) 3.40–4.19 Effective (E) 2.60–3.39
(NE)

of the Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan in terms of mediation/
conciliation procedure. The highest indicator received 4.67 weighted mean with
verbal interpretation “very effective”. The said indicator was Stating first the
objective of the Barangay Justice System by the Lupong Tagapamayapa
between the complainant and respondent. For exemplary of the variable the all-
above-mentioned indicators were potential area for improvement.
On the other hand, assessment differences of the respondents arise on all

indicators. They still agree in their overall assessment of the mediation/
conciliation procedure aspect. It was found out that that they similar “very
effective” verbal interpretation, with overall grand mean value of 4.48 and overall
verbal interpretation of “very effective”.
A4 Amicable Settlement Awards

Table 9

System in Terms of Settlement Awards

WM VI
Putting the settlement award by the Lupong 4.43 VE
Tagapamayapa into the language known for the
Creating the settlement award by the Lupong 4.38 VE
Tagapamayapa according to the will of the
Discussing the fairness of settlement award in 4.91 VE
mediation/ conciliation to both parties as one of
the goal of Lupong Tagapamayapa
Specifying the removal of malicious intent in all 4.44 VE
settlement award by the Lupong Tagapamayapa
to the disputant
(NE)

of the Barangay Justice System Loyola, Hinatuan in terms of settlement awards.
For the Lupong Tagapamayapa respondent group, it was found out that all the
indicators rated 4.43 in weighted mean with verbal interpretation “Very effective”.
Again, all indicators were in not the same rate and verbal interpretation; Findings
suggest improving for exemplary of the settlement awards variable. Discussing
the fairness of settlement award in mediation/ conciliation to both parties as one
of the goal of Lupong Tagapamayapa; and Specifying the removal of malicious
intent in all settlement award by the Lupong Tagapamayapa to the disputant.
On the other hand, the above-mentioned indicators rate was distantly on

border line for one rank to verbally interpret different. Even though there’s an
arise of assessment differences in settlement award aspect; it was found out that
both respondent groups had similar “very effective’ verbal interpretation.
The overall assessment indicated improving all said indicators to have

exemplary Barangay Justice System in settlement award aspect. Therefore, the
seminar component for settlement awards variable should be address to ensure
effectiveness and eventual success in decongestion of cases of local courts.
Summary Results of Mean Distribution for the Level of Effectiveness of the

Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan
Table 10
Summary of the Level of Effectiveness of Barangay Justice System

OWM VI
Receiving of complaint 4.5 VE
Issuance of Summon 4.39 VE
Mediation/ Conciliation Procedure 4.48 VE
Settlement Awards 4.43 VE
Group Weighted Mean 4.45 VE
(NE)
The summary results of respondents’ assessment on the level of

effectiveness of Barangay Justice System in Loyola,Hinatuan are presented in
Table 10. Survey results indicated that the respondent group had rated “very
effective” the receiving of complaint and Issuance of Summon, with overall
weighted means 4.5 and 4.39 respectively.
The Mediation/ Conciliation Procedure variable got 4.45 overall weighted

mean with verbal interpretation “very effective”. Another, the Settlement Awards
with verbal interpretation “very effective” received 4.43 overall weighted mean
rates.
The respondent group weighted mean on their assessment of the

Barangay Justice System was computed 4.58, equivalent to “very effective”.
These results implied to that their level of effectiveness in Barangay Justice
System as more or less reasonable, thereby suggesting the need for further
enhancements in different aspects of the mentioned Barangay Justice System in
decongestion of cases of local courts.
Extent of the Problem in the Performance of Lupong Tagapamayapa in the

Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan
B1 Job Knowledge
Table 11
Mean Distribution for the extent of the problem in the Performance of

Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of Job Knowledge

OWM VI
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa have no 1.71 NS
abilities to manage the whole process of Barangay
Justice System
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa have no 1.68 NS
abilities to apply the law sanctioning the offense
cognizable to Barangay Justice System
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not 1.65 NS
apply suitable technique in achieving settlement award of
mediation/ conciliation
counsel complainant and respondent after achieving
settlement award to prevent occurring of the same
offense
Overall Weighted Mean 1.68 NS
Mean 4.20–5.00 Very Serious (VS) 3.40–4.19 Serious (S) 2.60–3.39 Moderately
Serious (MS) 1.80–2.59 less Serious (LS) 1.00–1.79 Not Serious (NS)
Table 11 shows the respondent assessment on the extent of the problems

encountered in the performance of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of Job
Knowledge. It was found out that indicator; Some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa have no abilities to apply the law sanctioning the offense
cognizable to Barangay Justice System and Some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa does not counsel complainant and respondent after achieving
settlement award to prevent occurring of the same offense got the weighted
mean of 1.025 for both ndicators with verbal interpretation “not serious”.
It was considered the lowest in rate of the result of the assessment so it

should be given the least priority in the improvement. The other two received the
rate of 1.71 and 1.65 with verbal interpretation “not serious”. The said indicators
were some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa have no abilities to manage the
whole process of Barangay Justice System; some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa does not apply suitable technique in achieving settlement award
of mediation/ conciliation; and some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does
not apply suitable technique in achieving settlement award of mediation/
conciliation. Findings suggest that these indicators should consider as the
potential area for improvement.
The overall weighted mean indicated that the indicator received “not
serious” verbal interpretation should be given the much attention for the label
objective achiever Barangay Justice System. Therefore, the seminar for job
knowledge variable should be addressed to ensure effectiveness and eventual
success in achieving the general objective of the Barangay Justice System.
B2 Stewardship
Table 12

Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of Stewardship

OWM VI
give any information of the role of Barangay Justice
System in our Criminal Justice System to the community
offer created list of settlement awards for any type of
case specific in the Barangay Justice System to
disputants
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa cannot 1.58 NS
assure the objective of Barangay Justice System to
mediate/conciliate disputants of every case
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa is not 1.52 NS
serious in handling the process of Barangay Justice
System
Table 12 shows the respondent assessment on the extent of the problems

encountered in the performance of Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of
stewardship. For the respondent, it was found out that all indicators were rated
1.61 equivalents to “not serious” verbal interpretation. The said indicators were
some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not give any information of the
role of Barangay Justice System in our Criminal Justice System to the
community; Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not offer created list
of settlement awards for any type of case specific in the Barangay Justice
System to disputants; Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa cannot assure
the objective of Barangay Justice System to mediate/conciliate disputants of
every case; and Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa is not serious in
handling the process of Barangay Justice System. Findings suggest improving
more to exemplary result of the stewardship variable.
Considering the overall assessment on the indicators in the stewardship

aspect, results showed that all indicators had similar “not serious” verbal
interpretation. The indicator was some Lupong Tagapamayapa members are not
serious in handling the process of Barangay Justice System.
The overall assessment indicated improvement to all said indicators such

as (some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not give any information of
the role of the Barangay Justice System, does not offer created list of settlement
awards, not assuring the objective of the system and not serious in handling the
process) to equalize the perception of both respondents. Therefore, seminar for
stewardship variables is a must to address the problem ensuring the
effectiveness and success in decongestion of cases in local courts.
B3 Service Orientation
Table 13

Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of Service Orientation

OWM VI
state the clear and acceptable justice is an assurance
of Barangay Justice System to disputants
inform of the speedy, impartial and fair justice in
Barangay Justice System to the disputants
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa cannot 1.57 NS
proudly say that Barangay Justice System is for all
level of life to disputants
express that they are reliable to mediate/conciliate
dispute submitted in Barangay Court to the disputants
Table 13 corresponds to the interpretation and distribution of responses in

the extent of the problems encountered in the performance of Lupong
Tagapamayapa in terms of service orientation. It showed the same computed
values of 1.61 with verbal interpretation of “not serious”. Findings suggest; due to
high rate for the rank “”not serious”, that improvement is to concern to superb
Barangay Justice System. The indicators were some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa does not state the clear and acceptable justice is an assurance
of Barangay Justice System to disputants; Some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa does not inform of the speedy, impartial and fair justice in
Barangay Justice System to the disputants; Some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa cannot proudly say that Barangay Justice System is for all level
of life to disputants; and Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not
express that they are reliable to mediate/conciliate dispute submitted in Barangay
Court to the disputants.
These indicated that all indicators are to consider potential area of

improvement for enhancement of the Barangay Justice System. Therefore,
seminar component for the enhancement of the Barangay Justice System should
address service orientation variable for success and effectiveness in
decongestion of cases of local courts
B4 Team Work
Table 14

Lupong Tagapamayapa in terms of Team Work

OWM VI
Some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does 1.54 NS
not share their skills during hearing to mediate/
conciliate a disputants in each other
Members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does not 1.54 NS
initiate to have a conversation for the betterment
of Barangay Justice System to other members
not show a continuous communication outside the
Barangay court to the community
not demonstrate accountability in all their work to
the community
Table 14 shows the interpretation and distribution of responses in the extent of

the problem encountered in the performance of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in
terms of teamwork. The results showed that indicators; some members of
Lupong Tagapamayapa does not share their skills during hearing to mediate/
conciliate a disputants in each other; and members of Lupong Tagapamayapa
does not initiate to have a conversation for the betterment of Barangay Justice
System to other members received the same rate of 1.54 weighted mean with
verbal interpretation of “not serious”. The indicators; Some members of Lupong
Tagapamayapa does not show a continuous communication outside the
Barangay court to the community; and some members of Lupong Tagapamayapa
does not demonstrate accountability in all their work to the community received
the rate of 1.48 and 1.58 respectively with verbal interpretation “not serious”.
Findings implied that all indicators indicated as potential to improvement for
exemplary of the Barangay Justice System.
The overall assessment indicated that all indicators should be given

priority for improvement due to differences of verbal interpretation results.
Therefore, the seminar should address team work variable problems to
successfully achieve the general objective of the Barangay Justice System. It is
the decongestion of cases of local courts.
Summary Results of Mean Distribution for the Extent of the Problems

Encountered in the Performance of Lupong Tagapamayapa of the Barangay
Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan
Table 15
Summary of mean distribution for the extent of the problems encountered

in the performance of Lupong Tagapamayapa

OWM VI
Job Knowledge 1.68 NS
Stewardship 1.61 NS
Service Orientation 1.61 NS
Team Work 1.53 NS
The summary results of the respondent assessment on the extent of the

problem encountered in the performance tha are presented in Table 15. The
survey results indicated that they rated the job knowledge as “not serious” with
overall weighted mean of 1.68. The stewardship and service orientation received
the rated verbal interpretation of “not serious” with overall weighted mean 1.61
for both indicators, and the teamwork received the overall weighted mean of
1.1with verbal interpretation “not serious.
This result implied that Lupong Tagapamayapa appraised the extent of the
problems encountered in the performance in doubt or not firm in consistency,
thereby suggesting the need for further enhancement of all the aspect mentioned
in the performance of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.
The grand mean on the extent of the problems encountered in the

performance of the Lupong Tagapamayapa was computed 1.53 correspond to
overall verbal interpretation “not serious”. For this grand mean the means of the
job knowledge, stewardship, service orientation and teamwork were observed to
be 1.68, 1.61. 1.61 and 1.53, respectively. In totality, the findings magnified the
point of challenge for improvement in the performance of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa that would eventually enhance the Barangay Justice System of
Loyola.
CHAPTER 4
Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation This chapter summarizes the

demographic profile of the respondents and the salient results of the study via
the statement of the problem. It also presents the conclusions and
recommendations based from the relevant research outcome of this research
work.
FINDINGS
For the demographic profile of the respondents, regarding the age;

the majority of the respondents were at the age bracket of 40-49, followed
by the 30-39 age bracket , thirdly by the 50 and above age bracket and
lastly by 29-below. In the gender of the respondents the male dominated
female in the vast difference of the total population. On the basis of marital
status, the majority of the respondents were married consisted of almost
eighty (80%) percent. In the educational attainment, high school and
college level were almost all of the respondents; occupied the volume of
ninety percent (90%) and the remaining were the vocational and
elementary.
For the sub-problem 1, which specifically addressed the level of
effectiveness of the Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan
revealed that the rate of the respondent on the variables (receiving of
complaint, issuance of summon, mediation/ conciliation procedure and
amicable settlement awards) were high level.
These outcome shows that the residence of Loyola Hinatuan were
blessed to receive the justice in the most economical way and local courts
can ensure with the Lupong Tagapamayapa of Hinatuan the decongestion
of cases docketed from them will be lower. For the sub-problem 2, on the
analysis of the extent of the problems encountered in the performance of
the Lupong Tagapamayapa, the rate of the variables; job knowledge,
stewardship, service orientation and teamwork; showed in the low level,
these findings indicate that the performance level definitely magnificent.
With the performance level of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, the appropriate
program would be easier to execute for the enhancement and the addition
of the other capability. The test of significant relationship of the respondent
evaluation with the level of effectiveness, and extent of the problems
encountered which is the concern of sub-problem 3, indicated that there’s
no seriousness on the responses for the effectiveness.
In the extent of the problem, the variables assessment appeared
that the evaluation of the respondents’ that there’s no need of change
rather to add other skill for leveling. For the proposed measures, the
precise decision of the respondents’ appeared to be the addition of
seminar and training to the enhancement of the Barangay Justice System
of Loyola.
Conclusions
Taking into the account the findings of the study, the following conclusions
were inferred:
1. The Barangay Justice System in Loyola, Hinatuan was effective as
assessed by the Lupong Tagapamayapa and Community of Loyola in
terms of; receiving of complaint, issuance of summon, mediation/
conciliation procedure and amicable settlement awards.
2. The extent of the problem in the performance of Lupong
Tagapamayapa in Barangay Loyola was less serious as assessed by
the above-mentioned respondents’ in terms of job knowledge,
stewardship, service orientation and teamwork.
3. The proposed measures for the level of effectiveness and extent of the
problems encountered in the performance of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa in Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan was
highly recommendable.
Recommendations
Based from the findings of the study, the following recommendations are
forwarded:
1. The Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan should prioritize the

improvement of receiving of complaint in the hour that their closed to have
the very effective performance level of the system
2. The Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan should be punctual

to the issuance of summon to be considered as very effective system.
3. The Lupong Tagapamayapa members of Loyola, Hinatuan should

continuously study the law for the Barangay Justice System for the
elevation of the performance level.
4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa members of Loyola, Hinatuan should

intensify the seminar/ training for the stewardship, service orientation and
teamwork in achieving the wanted performance level for the objective of
the Barangay Justice System.
5. The Barangay Justice System of Loyola, Hinatuan should give the
proper training for the ethical standard of the person serving a summon.
6. The profiling of the community of the Loyola, Hinatuan by the summon

server should be in high level for the assurance that the person receiving
is the right person.
7. The Lupong Tagapamayapa of Loyola should receive the seminar/

training in high level for the mediation/ conciliation procedure and
amicable settlement awards performance.
8. The further research work should be conducted on the assessment of

the Barangay Justice System to appraise the value of it and in order to
validate the research findings and the locale.
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Appendix A
(Letter Request to Conduct Study)
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE ON
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA IN SETTLING
DISPUTE TO THE COMMUNITY OF BARANGAY LOYOLA, HINATUAN,
SURIGAO DEL SUR
Name (Optional): _______________________________________
Dear Respondents,
The questionnaires are primarily designed to investigate by considering

how often the effectiveness in different aspect based on how you experience
each of the situations described below and by honesty checking the appropriate
box for your response. It is very important to answer all the items and make sure
to think through the answers.
INSTRUCTIONS: The survey questionnaire is divided into four (4) parts Please
answer the questions with the best of your knowledge.
Please check your answer Part 1 Demographic Profile of Respondents (Please
provide the research with information of yourself)
1 Name/ Optional
1.1 Age
( ) 29 yrs. old and below ( ) 30-39 yrs. Old
( ) 40-49 yrs. Old ( ) 50 yrs. old and above
1.2 Gender
( ) Male ( ) Female
1.3 Civil Status

( ) Single ( ) Married
( ) Separated ( ) Widowed
1.4 Educational Attainment

( ) Elementary ( ) High school Graduate
( ) College Graduate ( ) Vocational
Part 2 Level of Effectiveness

INSTRUCTION: Please check appropriate box provided for the number

corresponding to the rating utilizing the following scale:
Scale Adjectival Value Rating
5 very effective 4.20-5.00
4 effective 3.40-4.19
1 Not Effective 1.00-1.79
RECEIVING OF COMPLAINT
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1
Acquiring of the complaint to a case

during close office hours
Pagkuha sa reklamo alang sa kaso nga

kognisyable sa Barangay Justice System
samtang nagsira na ang opisina
Stating the sufficiency of the complaint by

the Lupong Tagapamayapa to the
complainant to prevent the quashing of it
if elevated to prosecutor’s office
Pagpamatuod sa kahinay sa reklamo sa

Lupong Tagapamayapa ngadto sa
nagreklamo aron paglikay sa pag-apil
niana kon itaas ngadto sa opisina sa
prosecutor
Stating the document needed by the

Lupong Tagapamayapa to the
complainant for prevention of the said
complaint if elevated to prosecutor’s office
Pagsulti sa mga dokumento nga

kinahanglan sa Lupong Tagapamayapa
sa nagreklamo alang sa paglikay sa
maong reklamo kon itaas ngadto sa
opisina sa prosecutor
Handing over the required form of

complaint sheet and helping complainant
in filling it up by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa
Paghatag sa kinahanglang porma sa

reklamo ug tabang sa pagpuno niini sa
nagreklamo pinaagi sa Lupong
Tagapamayapa
ISSUANCE OF SUMMON
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1
Showing of pleasant behavior by the

server to the respondent in delivering the
summon
Pagpakita sa maayong paggawi sa server

ngadto sa tigpamati sa paghatag sa
gipatawag
Delivering the summon by the server to

the respondent in appropriate time for
scheduled hearing
Paghatag sa gipatawag sa server ngadto

sa tigpamati sa angay nga panahon alang
sa giskedyul nga paminaw
Stating of the consequences by the server
to the respondent if the scheduled hearing
in the summon is ignored
Pagsulti sa mga kahimtang sa server

ngadto sa tigpamati kon ang giskedyul
nga paminaw sa gipatawag gisalikway
Delivering the summon by the server to
the right person to accept it
Paghatag sa gipatawag sa server ngadto

sa hustong tawo aron dawaton kini
MEDIATION/ CONCILIATION PROCESS
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1
Preparedness of the Lupong

Tagapamayapa in scheduled hearing to
hear a case
Kahandaan sa Lupong Tagapamayapa sa

giskedyul nga paminaw sa pagdungog sa
usa ka kaso
Preparedness of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa in scheduled hearing to
hear a case Lupong Tagapamayapa for
mediation/ conciliation
Kahandaan sa Lupong Tagapamayapa sa

giskedyul nga paminaw sa pagdungog sa
usa ka kaso alang sa pamaksi/ pagtipig
Stating first the objective of the Barangay
Justice System by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa between the complainant
and respondent
Pagsulti una sa tumong sa Barangay

Justice System sa Lupong
Tagapamayapa tali sa nagreklamo ug
tigpamatngon
Making the hearing of the case
manageable during high tense of emotion
between complainant and respondent
Pagpalambo sa paminaw sa kaso nga

mahimo pinaagi sa pagkontrol sa taas
nga kainit sa emosyon tali sa nagreklamo
ug tigpamatngon
AMICABLE SETTLEMENT AWARDS
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1
Putting the settlement award by the

Lupong Tagapamayapa into the language
known for the complainant and
respondent
Pagbutang sa gipatasar nga kasabotan sa

Lupong Tagapamayapa sa pinulongang
nailhan sa nagreklamo ug tigpamatngon
Creating the settlement award by the
Lupong Tagapamayapa according to the
will of the complainant and respondent
Paghimo sa gipatasar nga kasabotan sa

Lupong Tagapamayapa sumala sa gusto
sa nagreklamo ug tigpamatngon
Discussing the fairness of settlement
award in mediation/ conciliation to both
parties as one of the goal of Lupong
Tagapamayapa
Pagsulti sa katarungan sa gipatasar nga

kasabotan sa paminaw/ pag-atubang sa
katungod sa magduha nga usa sa mga
tumong sa Lupong Tagapamayapa
Specifying the removal of malicious intent
in all settlement award by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa to the disputant
Paggukod sa pagkuha sa malaut nga

katuyoan sa tanang gipatasar nga
kasabotan sa Lupong Tagapamayapa
ngadto sa nangaway
Part 3 Extent of the Problems encountered
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corresponding to the rating utilizing the following scale:
Scale Adjectival Value Rating
5 very effective 4.20-5.00
4 effective 3.40-4.19
1 Not Effective 1.00-1.79
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1
Some members of Lupong

Tagapamayapa have no abilities to
manage the whole process of Barangay
Justice System
Dihay mga miyembro sa Lupong

Tagapamayapa nga walay kahibalo sa
pagdumala sa tibuok proseso sa
Barangay Justice System
Tagapamayapa have no abilities to apply
the law sanctioning the offense

Tagapamayapa nga walay abilidad sa
pagpatuman sa balaod nga nagasukol sa
kasalaan nga mabaton sa Barangay
Justice System
Tagapamayapa does not apply suitable
technique in achieving settlement award
of mediation/ conciliation

Tagapamayapa nga walay angay nga
pamaagi sa pagkab-ot sa settlement
award sa pamaagi sa mediation o
conciliation
Tagapamayapa does not counsel
complainant and respondent after
achieving settlement award to prevent
occurring of the same offense

Tagapamayapa nga dili mosunod sa
paglaygay sa nagreklamo ug sa
nakarespondi human makabaton og
settlement award aron maseguro nga dili
kini maulit ang kasalaan
STEWARDSHIP
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1

Tagapamayapa does not give any
information of the role of Barangay Justice
System in our Criminal Justice System to
the community
Unsa naa ang ubang membro sa Lupong

Tagapamayapa nga di motabang ug tagai
og kasayuran sa papel sa Barangay
Justice System sa atong Criminal Justice
System ngadto sa komunidad
Tagapamayapa does not offer created list
of settlement awards for any type of case
specific in the Barangay Justice System to
disputants

Tagapamayapa nga dili mosugod og
listahan sa mga pamaagi sa panagtukod

alang sa bisan unsang klase nga kaso
nga labaw pa sa Barangay Justice
System ngadto sa mga nagkadispute
Tagapamayapa cannot assure the
objective of Barangay Justice System to
mediate/conciliate disputants of every
case

Tagapamayapa nga di maka-assure sa
obhetibo sa Barangay Justice System sa
pag-mediate/pag-conciliate sa mga
nagdispute sa matag kaso
Tagapamayapa is not serious in handling
the process of Barangay Justice System

Tagapamayapa nga dili serioso sa
pagtratar sa proseso sa Barangay Justice
System
SERVICE ORIENTATION
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1

Tagapamayapa does not state the clear
and acceptable justice is an assurance of
Barangay Justice System to disputants

Tagapamayapa nga dili nag-kanayon nga
ang klaro ug tin-aw nga hustisya usa ka
garantiya sa Barangay Justice System
ngadto sa mga nagdispute
Tagapamayapa does not inform of the
speedy, impartial and fair justice in
Barangay Justice System to the
disputants

Tagapamayapa nga dili nagpadayag sa
kusog, demokratiko ug tarung nga
hustisya sa Barangay Justice System
ngadto sa mga nagdispute

Tagapamayapa cannot proudly say that
Barangay Justice System is for all level of
life to disputants

Tagapamayapa nga dili nagpadayag sa
kusog, demokratiko ug tarung nga
hustisya sa Barangay Justice System
ngadto sa mga nagdispute.

Tagapamayapa does not express that
they are reliable to mediate/conciliate
dispute submitted in Barangay Court to
the disputants

Tagapamayapa nga dili maproud sa
pagsulti nga ang Barangay Justice
System para sa tanang lebel sa kinabuhi
sa mga nagdispute
TEAM WORK
Indicator 5 4 3 2 1

Tagapamayapa does not share their skills
during hearing to mediate/ conciliate a
disputants in each other

Tagapamayapa nga dili makapadayag
nga sila maasahan sa pag-mediate/pag-
conciliate sa mga dispute nga isumitir sa
Barangay Court sa mga nagdispute
Members of Lupong Tagapamayapa does

not initiate to have a conversation for the
betterment of Barangay Justice System to
other members
Ang mga membro sa Lupong

Tagapamayapa dili mag-umpisa sa
pagpamahayag alang sa pagsuporta sa
Barangay Justice System ngadto sa
ubang membro

Tagapamayapa does not show a
continuous communication outside the
Barangay court to the community
Ang mga membro sa Lupong

Tagapamayapa dili mag-initiate sa
paghimo og panagtapok alang sa
pagsabuon sa Barangay Justice System
sa ubang mga membro

Tagapamayapa does not demonstrate
accountability in all their work to the
community

Tagapamayapa nga dili magpakita og
regular nga komunikasyon gawas sa
Barangay court ngadto sa komunidad
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Southern Technological Institute of the Philippines – Pacific View College INC

The Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa in Settling Dispute to the

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA IN SETTLING

A Research Proposal Presented to

In Partial Fulfillment of The Requirement of The Degree Bachelor of Science of

Agustin III P. Ronquillo

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

The barangay, the nation's fundamental political unit, is in charge of

The Barangay Justice System is a social development intervention aimed

The research study entitled "Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa in

1. Mediation: Once the Lupong Tagapamayapa receives the complaint, its

3. Arbitration: If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation and conciliation

Throughout the dispute settlement process, the Lupong Tagapamayapa

Review of Related Literature

The Philippines' original settlers are thought to have arrived thousands of

The 1991 LGC clearly establishes the operative principles of

According to section of Presidential Decree No. 1580, rules and

As former Supreme Court Associate Justice Roberto Regala stated many

As one of the eight functions devolved to the Barangay level, each

Unlike in Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, where ADR is explicitly aimed at the

The Lupon's responsibilities and duties are primarily to supervise the

According to certain surveys undertaken in various regions, the majority of

Even in our national life, the introduction of the Katarungang

Apparently, different countries have different methods for informal

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK

This study adopted the systems theory particularly systems engineering

as one of its application. System Theory is the interdisciplinary study of system

Von Bertalanffy 1968). It’s considered a specialization of system thinking, a

generalization of system science, a system approach (wikipedia, 2014). It’s

decongesting cases of local courts. Job knowledge, Adaptability, Service

orientation and teamwork as needed performance to integrate Lupong

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the Study

Statement of the Problem

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents according to;

2. What is the level of effectiveness of Barangay Justice System in Barangay

1.1 Receiving of complaint;

3. What is the extent of the problems encountered in the performance of

3.1 Job Knowledge;

3.3 Service Orientation; and

3.4 Team Work?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of a study on the effectiveness of the Lupong

Lupong Tagapamayapa is the community-based dispute resolution system in

Reduction in Court Caseload: If the Lupong is effective, it can significantly

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

The researcher aims to investigate the Effectiveness of Lupong Tagapamayapa

Barangay: A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines,

Community: In this context, it refers to the residents or members of Barangay

Effectiveness: This term would need to be defined in the research. It could

Lupong Tagapamayapa: This refers to the community or barangay- based

Settling Disputes: This term refers to the process of resolving conflicts or

This Chapter is a presentation and description of the methods and

procedures of research used in this study. It contains the type of research

research instruments and techniques used in the collection and gathering of

data, and the statistical treatment applied.

The quantitative-descriptive research method was used in the study. This

Community of Barangay Loyola. The use of the descriptive research method is

phenomena, particularly the situation in Barangay Loyola of Hinatuan SDS in