Category Archives: Katarungan Pambarangay

The compulsory process of arbitration is a pre-condition for the filing of the complaint in court

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

Undeniably, both petitioner Agbayani and respondent Genabe are residents of Las Piñas City and both work at the RTC, and the incident which is the subject matter of the case happened in their workplace.[25] Agbayani’s complaint should have undergone the … Continue reading →

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In all katarungang pambarangay proceedings, the parties must appear in person without the assistance of the counsel or representative, except for minors and incompetents who may be assisted by their next of kin who are not lawyers.

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Erineus

Section 415 of the LGC of 1991[7], on the subject Katarungang Pambarangay, provides:             Section 415.  Appearance of Parties in Person. – In all katarungang pambarangay proceedings, the parties must appear in person without the assistance of the counsel or … Continue reading →

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The disputing parties are not compelled to settle their controversy during the barangay proceedings before the Lupon or the Pangkat, as they are free to instead find recourse in the courts in the event that no true compromise is reached.

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Erineus

At this juncture, it must be stressed that the object of the Katarungang Pambarangay Law is the amicable settlement of disputes through conciliation proceedings voluntarily and freely entered into by the parties.[15]  Through this mechanism, the parties are encouraged to … Continue reading →

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