KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY LAW

Question 1

KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY LAW was created by the virtue of______________on June 1978

Answer 1

Presidential Decree 1508

Question 2

integrated provisions to strengthen the Katarungang Pambarangay. (promote speedy administration of justice, preserve and develop Filipino culture & to strengthen the family as the basic social institution)

Answer 2

Republic Act 7160 ( Local Government Code of 1991)

Question 3

It was created purposely to give the appropriate. barangay chairman and barangay lupon officials to amicably settle cases within their jurisdiction.

Answer 3

Katarungang pambarangay law

Question 4

is a system of justice administered at the barangay level for the purpose of amicable settling disputes through mediation, conciliation or arbitration among the family or barangay without resorting to the courts.

Answer 4

Katarungang Barangay (KP)

Question 5

The goal of this system is to mediate and resolve conflicts at the community level, thereby reducing the burden on courts.

Answer 5

Katarungang Barangay

Question 6

• The barangay justice system’s resolutions are not legally binding unless both parties agree to the settlement. If they do not, parties may proceed to formal litigation after receiving a certification.

Answer 6

Katarungang Pambarangay Law

Question 7

• The certification is an important requirement before filing certain types of cases in court.
Without this certification, the court will not entertain the case, as the law requires that barangay conciliation be the first step for many disputes.

Answer 7

Certification to File Action

Question 8

• the basic political unit:

Answer 8

Barangay

Question 9

serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community (Sec 384 of the Local Government Code)

Answer 9

Barangay

Question 10

The Barangay Chief Officials and Officers are the following:

Answer 10

• Punong Barangay,
• Seven (7) Sangguniang Barangay Members,
• A Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman,
• A Barangay Secretary,
• A Barangay Treasurer; and
• Lupong Tagapamayapa. (10-20 members)

Question 11

It is a body of men created to settle disputes within the barangay level.

Answer 11

LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA (literally “Peace
Congregation”)

Question 12

Lupong Tagapamayapa is also referred to as the LUPON. Consisting of not less than ________members of Lupon.

Answer 12

10-20

Question 13

The Lupon shall be composed of the 1.____________ as Chairman of the Lupon and the Barangay Secretary as the Secretary of the Lupon, plus other members who shall be not less than ten (10) but not more than twenty (20). It shall be formed every 2. ________years.

Answer 13

1. Barangay Chairman
2. three (3)

Question 14

Who has the authority to constitute the Lupon?
• The___________can appoint the lupon members. It is his/her exclusive prerogative - no need for approval, confirmation or ratification of the sangguniang barangay.

Answer 14

Punong Barangay

Question 15

WHAT IF THE PB FAILED TO CONSTITUTE I ORGANIZE A LUPON?
• HE/SHE CAN BE CHARGED OF 1. ______________AND BE SUBJECTED TO 2.__________________.

Answer 15

1. NEGLECT OF DUTY
2. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS

Question 16

Six (6) steps to constitute a Lupon

Answer 16

STEP 1: Determining the actual number of Lupon Members:
STEP 2: Preparing a notice to constitute the Lupon;
STEP 3: Posting the notice to constitute the Lupon;
STEP 4: Appointment of Lupon Members;
STEP 5: Oath taking of Lupon members:
STEP 6: Posting

Question 17

KP FORM #1:

Answer 17

NOTICE TO CONSTITUTE THE LUPON

Question 18

KP FORM # 2:

Answer 18

APPOINTMENT LETTER

Question 19

KP FORM # 5:

Answer 19

LUPON MEMBERS OATH
STATEMENT

Question 20

KP FORM # 8:

Answer 20

NOTICE OF HEARING

Question 21

KP FORM # 9:

Answer 21

SUMMON FOR THE RESPONDENT/S

Question 22

KP FORM # 10:

Answer 22

NOTICE FOR CONSTITUTION OF PANGKAT

Question 23

KP FORM # 13:

Answer 23

SUBPOENA LETTER

Question 24

Are the lupon members entitled to some compensation?
Do they have benefits due to them?
• The Lupon members shall serve______________. If the barangay has enough funds, PB can always give honoraria to Lupon members who have participated in the resolution of a particular case.

Answer 24

without any compensation

Question 25

under ________________________two daughters or sons of a Lupon member are qualified to become a state scholar in tertiary education to any state colleges or universities.

Answer 25

Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) order 62 series of 1997,

Question 26

• It shall act as the conciliation panel. It is also referred to as the PANGKAT.

Answer 26

PANGKAT TAGAPAGKASUNDO

Question 27

Pangkat Tagapagkasundo shall be composed of ___________members chosen from the members of the Lupon. They shall choose from among of them the Pangkat Chairman and Pangkat Secretary.

Answer 27

three (3)

Question 28

Procedure to be Followed in Resolving Disputes in the Barangay Level:
First
• The complainant complains___________ to the Lupon Chairman of the barangay:

Answer 28

orally or in writing

Question 29

Second
• If the complaint is done orally, it is the duty of the_______________ to place it in writing.

Answer 29

Lupon Chairman

Question 30

Fourth
• If the Lupon Chairman fails in his mediation efforts within ____________from the first meeting of parties, he shall set a date for the constitution of the Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo.

Answer 30

fifteen (15) days

Question 31

Fifth
• The Pangkat shall convene not later than______________ from its constitution to hear both parties and their witnesses, simplify issues, and explore all possibilities for amicable settlement:

Answer 31

three (3) days

Question 32

Sixth
• The Pangkat shall arrive at settlement or resolution of the dispute within fifteen (15) days, from the day it convened; if failed to settle, another 15 days extension as much as possible. Otherwise the_______________________ shall be issued.

Answer 32

Certification to File Action

Question 33

KP FORM # 21:

Answer 33

CERTIFICATE TO FILE ACTION (NO
AGREEMENT DURING THE CONCILIATION)

Question 34

KP FORM # 28:

Answer 34

MONTHLY TRANSMITTAL OF FINAL REPORTS