Module 3 Continuation (Traditional Conflict Resolution Practices)

Question 2

• the Datu plays a critical role in conflict resolution.
• Residents frequently turn to the Datu because he or she has the legal authority to oversee the resolution of problems and disputes.
• The Datu’s role continues to represent the sultanate’s and institutions’ ideas of unitary law, a unitary religion, and a distinct lifestyle and set of customs.
• the Council of Elders is in charge of overseeing traditional conflict resolution.

Answer 2

maguindanaoan

Question 3

a unitary religion in maguindanaoan

Answer 3

agama

Question 4

a distinct lifestyle and set of customs in maguindanaoan

Answer 4

adat

Question 5

Council of Elders in maguindanaoan

Answer 5

walay na kukuman

Question 6

meditation in maguindanaoan

Answer 6

kambitialay

Question 7

arbitration in maguindanaoan

Answer 7

kagkukum

Question 8

• Traditional tribal authorities such as a Sultan, Datu, or council of elders (as part of the barangay administration) are in charge of resolving issues in their territory.
• their kinship system is used to settle disputes among them

Answer 8

meranao

Question 9

• To resolve disputes and conflicts, their political system applies rigorous jurisdiction laws. The datu is in charge of the conflict and uses several trials for various types of criminal charges

Answer 9

t’boli

Question 10

what does the datu perform for adultery cases

Answer 10

s’bot meso/halay (rice submersion)

Question 11

what does the datu perform for stealing cases

Answer 11

cooking or boiling of an egg

Question 12

what does the datu perform for murder

Answer 12

s’beles (revenge)

Question 13

• recognizes the authority of the tribal leaders in solving misunderstandings
• settle their conflict through the “Kasfala.”

Answer 13

blaan

Question 14

• governed by their adat
• try to avoid committing acts with the potential to give rise to ill feelings in the community.

Answer 14

t’duray

Question 15

• A matikadong intervention in conflicts was vital for their community to avoid the occurrence of a tribal war
• A unique joyful celebration with food was typically planned during an assembly for resolving issues. Following that, the case was investigated, leaders were consulted, and punishments were imposed

Answer 15

mansaka