ASSESSMENT OF BARANGAY JUSTICE SYSTEM IN POBLACION,
CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELA
A Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of the Central Graduate School
ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
Echague, Isabela
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
by
ALFREDA C. ABIS
June 2023
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APPROVAL SHEET
The thesis attached hereto entitled “ASSESSMENT OF BARANGAY JUSTICE
SYSTEM IN POBLACION, CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELA” is prepared and submitted
by ALFREDA C. ABIS, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION is hereby endorsed.
NICANOR D. BAQUIRAN, Ph.D.
Adviser
Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
PANEL MEMBERS
ROLLY L. SAN JOSE, DBA
Member
MA. RITA A. REARIO, DPA
Member
External Evaluator
Approved:
MA. RITA A. REARIO, DPA
Program Chair
ARTEMIO A. MARTIN, JR., Ph. D.
Dean, Central Graduate School
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
“Nothing is impossible as long as we work together”. A person’s success can never
be achieved singlehandedly, for it is a result of collaborative efforts and contributions from
different people – whether positive or negative. As the saying goes, “No man is an island”.
I believe that the most successful person in the world is someone who feels contented in
life despite having nothing than those who have everything but greed consumes them from
within. And with this mindset, regardless of the things that I don’t have, I feel successful
nevertheless, for I am abundantly blessed with great people around me who are endlessly
and wholeheartedly guiding me, protecting me, and supporting me throughout the journey
of my life.
With this, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the following persons for
their valuable contributions and support for the completion and improvement of this study,
to wit:
To Dr. Artemio A. Martin, Jr., Ph. D., for the unwavering patience and
guidance in the statistical analysis and interpretation of data of this study;
To Dr. Ma. Rita A. Reario, DPA., for the eye-opening lessons and guidance for
the improvement of this study;
To Dr. Nicanor D. Baquiran, Ph.D., for the unending support and guidance for
the improvement and completion of this study;
To Dr. Rolly L. San Jose, DBA., for the unending support and guidance for the
improvement and completion of this study;
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To all the Barangay Officials in the Poblacion Region of Cauayan City, Isabela,
for their immeasurable guidance and support in providing data to make this study
productive and successfully fruitful; and
To Mrs. Marites T. Fariñas, for the never-ending support especially in financial
aspect.
Above all, the Almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth, who serve as my
ultimate source of strength and inspiration.
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DEDICATION
To all the people who belittled me when I was at the rock bottom,
To all the people who misjudged me without even making an effort to know be better,
To all the people who harassed and abused me when I was yet unable to protect myself,
To all the people who mistreated and bullied me just because they felt superior over me,
To all the people who neglected me when I was yet unable to fend for myself, and
To all the people who does not see my worth,
I would like to dedicate this piece of work to all of you. . .
I wish you all the goodness in the world. . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
i
Approval Sheet
ii
Acknowledgement
iii
Dedication
v
Table of Contents
vi
List of Tables
ix
List of Figures
x
Abstract
xi
THE PROBLEMS AND ITS BACKGROUND
1
Introduction
1
Statement of the Problem
3
Objectives of the Study
4
Significance of the Study
4
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
5
Definition of Terms
5
VI
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
6
Related Foreign Literature
6
Related Local Literature
14
Related Foreign Studies
19
Related Local Studies
25
Synthesis
29
Conceptual Framework
31
METHODOLOGY
35
Research Design
35
Respondents of the Study
35
Data Gathering Instrument
36
Data Gathering Procedure
37
Sampling Technique
37
Statistical Tools and Treatment
38
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
40
Topology of disputes filed in the barangay
40
Topology of disputes and frequency of filing
42
Major causes of disputes and level of frequency
44
VII
Strategies utilized by the Lupong Tagapamayapa in resolving disputes
46
Effectiveness of the various strategies utilized by the Lupong Tagapamayapa
in resolving cases and averting violence
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
51
53
Summary
53
Conclusions
54
Recommendations
54
LITERATURE CITED
56
APPENDICES
60
Appendix A. Communication Letters
60
Appendix B. Questionnaires for the Respondents
68
Appendix C. Curriculum Vitae
73
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Topologies of disputes filed in the barangay
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Table 2: Topologies of disputes filed in the barangay and its level of frequency
43
Table 3: Major causes of disputes and its frequency
44
Table 4: Strategies utilized by the Lupong Tagapamayapa in resolving disputes
46
Table 5: Effectiveness of the various strategies utilized by the Lupong
Tagapamayapa in resolving cases and averting violence
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Paradigm of the Study
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ABSTRACT
Resolving disputes and averting violence is the main function of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa as part of Barangay Justice System.
This study was conducted to assess the Barangay Justice System in Poblacion,
Cauayan City, Isabela and identify topologies, major causes, and strategies utilized in
resolving disputes filed in the barangay using the statistical methods such as rank,
frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and the likert scale.
Results of this study showed that: dispute between debtor and creditor is the most
common type of dispute and always filed in the barangay; information conflict is the major
cause of disputes; and ground rule is the top strategy utilized by the Lupong Tagapamayapa
and very effective in resolving disputes and averting violence.
Keywords: Lupong Tagapamayapa, Topologies of Disputes, Major cause, Strategy
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