The barangay conciliation process begins when an offended party files a complaint with the Lupon Chairman, either orally or in writing. The Lupon Chairman then summons the respondent within the next working day. If either party fails to appear, they are barred from seeking further recourse in court. If mediation by the Lupon Chairman is unsuccessful after 15 days, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo is constituted to attempt settlement within 15 more days. If the Pangkat is unable to reach an agreement, a certification to file action is issued after 15-30 days allowing the complainant to pursue the case in court. Certain cases, such as those involving the government, public officials, serious criminal offenses, or
The barangay conciliation process begins when an offended party files a complaint with the Lupon Chairman, either orally or in writing. The Lupon Chairman then summons the respondent within the next working day. If either party fails to appear, they are barred from seeking further recourse in court. If mediation by the Lupon Chairman is unsuccessful after 15 days, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo is constituted to attempt settlement within 15 more days. If the Pangkat is unable to reach an agreement, a certification to file action is issued after 15-30 days allowing the complainant to pursue the case in court. Certain cases, such as those involving the government, public officials, serious criminal offenses, or
The barangay conciliation process begins when an offended party files a complaint with the Lupon Chairman, either orally or in writing. The Lupon Chairman then summons the respondent within the next working day. If either party fails to appear, they are barred from seeking further recourse in court. If mediation by the Lupon Chairman is unsuccessful after 15 days, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo is constituted to attempt settlement within 15 more days. If the Pangkat is unable to reach an agreement, a certification to file action is issued after 15-30 days allowing the complainant to pursue the case in court. Certain cases, such as those involving the government, public officials, serious criminal offenses, or
The barangay conciliation process begins when an offended party files a complaint with the Lupon Chairman, either orally or in writing. The Lupon Chairman then summons the respondent within the next working day. If either party fails to appear, they are barred from seeking further recourse in court. If mediation by the Lupon Chairman is unsuccessful after 15 days, a Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo is constituted to attempt settlement within 15 more days. If the Pangkat is unable to reach an agreement, a certification to file action is issued after 15-30 days allowing the complainant to pursue the case in court. Certain cases, such as those involving the government, public officials, serious criminal offenses, or
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BARANGAY CONCILIATION
Procedures in Barangay Conciliation
1. the offended party files his complaint orally or in written for to the Lupon Chairman. 2. The Lupon Chairman or Barangay Captain then summons the respondent within the next working day. 3. If the respondent fails to appear, he is barred from seeking recourse in court. If it is the complainant who fails to appear, he is barred from seeking recourse in court. 4. Mediation, conciliation or arbitration of the conflictiong interests of the parties takes place through the Lupon. If the Lupon chairman fails in the mediation efforts within 15 days from the first meeting of the parties before him, he sets the date of the constitution of the Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo. 5. Within 3 days from its constitution, the Pangkat will summon the parties for a confrontation ( no lawyers or representatives are allowed, except for cases involving minors or incompetents who may be assisted by their next of kin) . 6. The Pangkat shall arrive at a settlement or resolution within 15 days from the day it convenes ( extendible to another 15 days in meritorious cases) . 7. Either party may repudiate the settlement by filing a sworn statement within 10 days from the date of the written amicable settlement. 8. The amicable settlement or arbitration award may be executed with by the Lupon within 6 months from the date of the settlement. After this period, it may be enforced by a court action. 9. if within 15 to 30 days the parties fail to amicably settle the matter, the LUPON issues a CERTIFICATION TO FILE ACTION. 10. the complainant files the case in court for civil cases, or with the office of the public prosecutor for criminal cases CASES NOT COVERED BY BARANGAY CONCILIATOIN: 1. Where one party is the government or any of its subdivision or instrumentality; 2. Where one party is a public officer or employee, and the dispute relates to the performance of his official functions; 3. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year or by a fine exceeding P5,000;
4. Offenses where there is no private offended party
5. Disputes involving parties who actually reside in barangays of different cities or municipalities, except where such barangays adjoin each other; 6. Those involving real property located in different cities or municipalities