Abstract
In this article, the psychological dimensions of internal political conflicts are discussed, and Philippine ways of resolving such violence-prone social eruptions are examined. Internal conflicts are characterized by power asymmetry, duress and hypervigilance, and multiplier effects of resolution outcome. Philippine internal conflict is expressed in three modes: the electoral mode, street politics, and the underground. Data gathered from peace bargaining during coup attempts show that Philippine approaches to conflict resolution are marked with smooth interpersonal harmony, intense emotions, personalized trustworthiness, and Catholic-influenced interventions.
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