The Effectiveness of Barangay Pacification Council in Settling Disputes on the Cases of Women

Abstract

The study sought to determine the effectiveness of the Barangay Pacification Council (Lupong Tagapamayapa) in settling disputes of women of the selected barangays in the Philippines. There were 144 women and children who served as respondents of the study. The study employed qualitative and quantitative method in the analysis of data. Based on the findings of the study, the administration of disputes in the cases of women is influenced by the time honored principle of their desire for smooth interpersonal relationship” or “SIR”. The mode of settlement is effective because the Lupon were able to help declogged court dockets. However, the effectiveness of the Lupon varies with the nature of the case since it is influenced by the reluctance of women to pursue their cases because of various factors such as economic, culture and religion. The age, civil status, religion and educational attainment of women influenced the settling of disputes and aggressiveness of women to pursue their cases. In conclusion, an information drive and awareness campaign on the economic, domestic and social rights of women must be conducted. Further, members of the Lupon must enhance their paralegal trainings and skills to make them more effective in settling the disputes and update themselves with laws promulgated and implemented.