REVISED KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY LAW Sections 399-422, Chapter 7 Title One, Book IIIof RA No. 7160

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Brief Historical Background of the Katarungang PambarangayThe concept of Neighborhood paralegal committee was first advocated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro in one of his speeches in 1976. PD 1293 was issued creating a commission tasked to study the feasibility of instituting a system of resolving disputes among family and barangay members at the barangay without recourse to the courts.

The draft of the Katarungang Pambarangay Law was submitted to the President and this was signed into law on June 11, 1978 as Presidential Decree 1508. The same was adopted by Batas Pambansa Blg. 337 or the 1983 Local Government Code. At present, the establishment and operation of the Barangay Justice System is mandated by Sections 399-422, Chapter 7 Title One, Book III of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991.

ObjectivesUnder the Barangay Justice System, the main strategy for settling disputes is to provide a venue for the disputing parties to search for a solution that is mutually acceptableAssist the parties in discussing the possible amicable settlement of their disputes.Do not act as judges or adjudicators of disputes but as facilitators for the disputing parties discussion of possible solutions

Also, this is to provide a screening process whereby only truly irreconcilable disputes are filed before the court for adjudication. This would reduce the number of cases reaching the courts and thus increase the time which judges may allocate to their cases.

Constitution of the LuponAppointment of Lupon is the sole prerogative of the Barangay CaptainDoes not require the approval, confirmation of the Barangay CouncilWhat if the Barangay Captain fails to constitute the Lupon?He can be charged for neglect of duty and be administratively liable

When to constitute the Lupon?WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM THE START OF THE TERM AS BARANGAY CAPTAIN, HE/SHE SHOULD ISSUE A NOTICE TO CONSTITUTE THE LUPON AND PREPARE THE LIST OF THE NAMES OF PROPOSED LUPON MEMBERS.Minimum of 10, Maximum of 20

Qualifications of Lupon MembersACTUAL RESIDENTS/ WORKING IN THE BARANGAYOF LEGAL AGE WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:INTEGRITY,IMPARTIALITY,INDEPENDENCE,FAIRNESS,REPUTATION FOR PROBITY,PATIENCE,RESOURCEFULNESS,OPEN-MINDEDNESSFLEXIBILITY

Disqualifications (Sec. 40 of the LGC)

Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude or for an offense punishable by One year or more or more, within two years later after serving sentence. Those removed from office as a result of administrative case.

Disqualifications . . .

Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the Republic.Those with dual citizenship.Fugitives from Justice in criminal or non-political cases here or abroad.

Disqualifications . . .

Those permanent residents in a foreign country or those who have acquired the right to reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991 Insane or feeble-minded.

Suitability of Lupon MembersSection 399, RA 7160

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - Sec.406 (b) explicitly recognizes the validity of the appointment to the Lupon of one who is in public employment provided that the provision against Double Compensation is observed and provided further that the two offices are not incompatible. (MJ Opinion No. 168, Series of 1981)

Suitability of Lupon Members...

POLICEMEN (Same as govt. employee) (MJ Opinion No. 103, Series of 1981)

LAWYER The prohibition against a lawyer is to act as a counsel to either of the parties to the case.(MJ Opinion No. 103, Series of 1981)

Suitability of Lupon Members...

ECCLESIASTIC Generally, a religious person is not disqualified from holding public office or a government position as long as his employment has no religious purpose or meaning.Although expressly disqualified by law from holding a municipal office, ecclesiatics are not disqualified from holding other public office/s. (MJ Opinion No. 58, Series of 1974)

Suitability of Lupon Members...

JUDGES Judges are likewise not disqualified. However, if judges were to serve in the Lupon or the Pangkat, the aforestated objective of the law will be defeated because a judge would be spending his valuable time to settlement of cases before the Lupon, which would otherwise be devoted to court cases. (MJ Opinion No. 287, Series of 1982)

Appointment of Kagawad to the Lupon

The position of a Kagawad ng Sangguniang Barangay is an Elective Position.

No elective official shall be eligible for appointment or designation in any capacity to any public office or position during his tenure (Sec 7, Art IX-B, Phil. Constitution)

Steps to take after identifying the 10-20 members of the LuponBarangay Secretary Shall: Prepare a notice to constitute the Lupon using the KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY (KP) Form 1Notice to be posted in the 3 conspicuous/strategic places in the barangayTHE NOTICE SHALL CONTAIN AN INVITATION TO ALL BARANGAY MEMBERS TO ENDORSE OR OPPOSE THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF ANY PERSON/S INCLUDED IN THE LIST.THE RECOMMENDATION SHALL BE MADE WITHIN THE PERIOD OF POSTING FOR THREE WEEKS.

MEMBER OF THE BARANGAY CAN PROTEST OR RECOMMEND SOMEBODY FROM THE BARANGAY10 days after the last day of posting, the Bgy. Captain shall put into writing the appointment of the Lupon members using KP Form 2, duly signed by the captain and attested by the Barangay Secretary.

The newly appointed Lupon members will immediately take their oath before the Barangay Captain using KP Form 5After taking the oath of office, the list of Lupon Members shall be posted in a conspicuous/strategic place in the Barangay

Significance of Oath of OfficeUpon appointment to a public office, an officer is required to take his oath of office whereby he solemnly swears to support and defend the constitution, bear true faith and allegiance to the same; obey the laws, legal orders and decrees promulgated by duly constituted authorities; and faithfully discharge to the best of his ability the duties of the position he will hold. (City Mayor vs. CA, G.R. No. 80270,February 27, 1990)

Power to Appoint and RemoveAlthough it is the sole authority of the Barangay Captain to appoint members of the Lupon as he finds him fit, withdrawal of appointment of any member of the Lupon cannot be done by him without the concurrence of the majority of members of the Lupon and only for valid grounds (not only majority of the Lupon, who attended the meeting). (Sec 7, Rule IV, KPR)

RECAP: Steps to constitute the LuponSTEP 1: Determining the actual number of Lupon MembersSTEP 2: Preparing a notice to constitute the LuponSTEP 3: Posting the notice to constitute the LuponSTEP 4: Appointment of Lupon MembersSTEP 5: Oath taking of Lupon membersSTEP 6: Posting

Term of Office3 yearsUNLESS TERMINATED BY DEATH,RESIGNATION, TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE OR PLACE OF WORK,WITHDRAWAL OF APPOINTMENT BY THE BARANGAY CAPTAIN. HOWEVER, THE WITHDRAWAL SHOULD BE CONCURRED WITH A MAJORITY OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF LUPON (see KP Form 6)

Compensation / BenefitsLupon members shall serve without compensationIf the Barangay has enough funds, HONORARIA may be givenCOMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) ORDER 62 SERIES OF 1997TWO DAUGHTERS OR SONS OF A LUPON MEMBER ARE QUALIFIED TO BECOME A STATE SCHOLAR IN TERTIARY EDUCATION TO ANY STATE COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES

Basic ConcernsThe Dispute will be settled in the barangay where the RESPONDENT or any of the RESPONDENTS in the Barangay residesCHOICE/OPTION of the complainantWhat if any of the involved parties is incompetent or a minor?He/She should be represented by a legal guardian or next of kin who is NOT A LAWYER.

Basic Concerns . . .A juridical person like a corporation or cooperative cannot file a complaintAny case involving a cooperative or peoples organization can go directly to court without going through mediation or conciliation

Subject Matter of Amicable SettlementThe lupon of each barangay shall have authority to bring together the parties actually residing in the same city or municipality for amicable settlement of all disputes, except .. (Section 48)

Exceptions:Where one party is the government, or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof;When one party is a public officer or employee, and the dispute relates to the performance of his official functions;Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding One (1) Year or a fine exceeding Php5,000.00;

Exceptions...Where the dispute involves real properties located in different cities or municipalities unless the parties thereto agree to submit their differences to amicable settlement by an appropriate lupon;Where the dispute involves parties who actually reside in barangays of different cities or municipalities, except when barangay units adjoin each other and the parties thereto agree to submit their differences to amicable settlement by an appropriate lupon;

Exceptions...Such other classes of disputes which the President determines in the interest of justice or upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Justice.Criminal Cases where respondent is under Police Custody;Petition for Habeas Corpus;Actions coupled with provisional remedies such as injunction, attachment, delivery of personal property and support during pendency of the case;Actions barred by Statute of Limitations.

Exceptions...Where the dispute arises from CARL.Labor disputes or controversies arising from employer-employee relations.Actions to annul judgment upon a compromise, which may be filed directly with the court. (Sanchez vs. Tupaz, 158 SCRA 459)Offenses where there is no private offended party

Exceptions... The court in which non-criminal cases not falling under the authority of the Lupon , at any time before trial, motu propio, refer the case to the lupon concerned for amicable settlement.

Offenses under the Revised Penal Code within the authority of the LuponSlight Physical Injuries/Maltreatment (Art. 266)Less Serious Physical Injuries (Art. 265)Trespass to dwelling (Art. 280)Other forms of Trespass (Art. 281)Grave Threats (Art. 282)Light Threats (Art. 283)Other Light threats (Art. 282 & 285)Grave Coercion (Art. 286)

Offenses i. Light Coercion (Art. 287)j. Other Similar Coercion (Art. 288)Formation, Maintenanance and Prohibition on Combination of Capital or Labor through violence or threats (Art. 289)Swindling (Estafa) if fraud does not exceed hp200.00 (Art. 315)Other forms of swindling (Art. 316)Swindling a Minor (Art. 317)

Offenses o. Other Deceits (Art. 318)Malicious Mischief if value of damage does not exceed Php1000 (Art. 327)Other Mischief (Art. 329)Simple Seduction (Art. 338)Acts of Lasciviousness with the consent of the offended party (Art. 339) Slander Art. 359)Slander by Deed (Art. 359) Imprudence and Negligence resulting to less grave felony (Art. 365)

Offenses . . .Theft if value does not exceed Php50.00 (Art. 309)Physical Injuries inflicted in Tumultuous affray (less serious in nature) (Art. 252)Unlawful Arrest (Art. 269)Abandonment of person in danger and abandonment of ones own victim (Art. 275)Abandoning a Minor (Art. 276)Abandonment of a minor by person entrusted with his custody; Indifference of parents Art. 277)cc. Discovering secrets through seizure of correspondence (Art. 290)

VENUEActual Residents of the same Barangay Lupon of said barangay;Actual Residents of different barangays within the same city or municipality Where the respondent or any of the respondents actually resides, at the election of the complainant;Dispute involving Real Property or interest thereon Where Real Poperty or bigger portion thereof is located

VENUE ...Those arising at the workplace where contending parties are employed or at the institution where such parties are enrolled for study, shall be brought in the barangay where such workplace or institution is located.

RECAP on Exempted Cases : Offenses involving government entity;One party is a public Officer/Employee dispute relates to performance of official functions Offenses with maximum penalty of 1 year or a fine exceeding(Php5,000.00;Offenses with no private offended party;Real properties in different cities or municipalities; disputes that need urgent legal action; AGRARIAN and LABOR disputes; and action to annul a judgment upon a compromise.

Settlement of Serious OffensesSettlement of Serious or Grave Offenses will not bind the state nor the parties thereto. This means that amicable settlement of Grave Offense will not serve as a legal bar to the prosecution of the offender. Admittedly, though, the governments ability to prosecute may be adversely affected or hampered by the lack of cooperation from the offended party who may have compromised the case.(M.J. Opinion No. 90, Series of 1991)

MEDIATION

Basic steps in handling cases by the Barangay Captain

Explain the process and objectives of mediation & the rules to be observedGive each party to explain their side without interruption from the other partyAsk questions and involve both parties in looking for a solutionREMEMBER:Barangay Captain is not a judge but a mediatorLet both parties find a solution to their dispute

STEP 1: Filing of the caseComplainant with the help of the secretary will fill up KP FORM 7Minimal filing feePERSONAL CONFRONTATION is required

NO INDIVIDUAL CAN GO DIRECTLY TO COURT / GOVT OFFICE FOR ADJUDICATION OF HIS/HER DISPUTE WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL ESPECIALLY OF THE MATTER IS WITHIN THE KP JURISDICTION

STEP 2Within 3 days from receipt of the complaint and payment of the filing feeIssue a NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE COMPLAINANTIssue SUMMONS/SUBPOENA TO THE RESPONDENT BOTH shall appear at the BARANGAY CAPTAINS OFFICE

Appearance of the PartiesAppearance shall be in person.Parties shall not be represented by counsel. Representative or Attorney-in-fact (even armed with an SPA) may not appear before the Lupon.Appearance thru a representative is tantamount to non-appearance of a party.Only minors or incompetents may be assisted by their next-of-kin, who is not a lawyer.

Appearance of the PartiesThe BARANGAY CAPTAIN SHALL NOT RESOLVE THE CASE.The BARANGAY CAPTAIN WILL HELP THEM RESOLVE THE CASEBARANGAY CAPTAINMediatorHelp them find the solution to their problem within FIFTEEN (15) DAYS.IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT APPEAR:The case shall be referred to the PANGKAT NG TAGAPAGSUNDO

What if any of the parties fail to appear?Complainant fails to appear WITHOUT justifiable causeDISMISS THE COMPLAINTCannot file a case in courtCan be punished for indirect contempt of courtRespondent fails to appear WITHOUT justifiable causeHis/her counterclaim will be dismissed and he will be barred from filing in court and be punished for indirect contempt of court

Conciliation among members of indigenous cultural communities The customs and traditions of indigenous cultural communities shall be applied in settling disputes between members of the cultural communities.

Proceedings open to the public, exception...All proceedings for settlement shall be public and informal; Provided, however that the Lupon chairman or the Pangkat chairman, as the case may be, may motu propio or upon request of a party, exclude the public from the proceedings in the interest of privacy, decency, or public morals.(Section 414)

Power to administer oathsThe Punong Barangay, as Chairman of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, and the members of the Pangkat are authorized to administer oaths in connection with any matter relating to all proceedings in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay.(Section 420)

If parties agree to a settlement/compromiseIn writingIn a language or dialect known to partiesNOT TO BE DRAFTED BY A LAWYER AND BROUGHT TO HOMES OF THE PARTIES FOR THEIR SIGNATURES AND NOT HAVE IT NOTARIZED BY A NOTARY PUBLIC/LAWYERIT SHOULD BE DRAFTED AT THE BARANGAY HALL AND NO WHERE ELSE

How can we be ensured that the Agreement will be complied?After TEN (10) days, the settlement will be executory and HAS THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF A DECISION OF A COURT, unless repudiation of the settlement has been made or a Petition to nullify the award (In case of Arbitration) has been filed before the proper city or municipal court.

What if one of the parties was forced to come up with a settlement through fraud or intimidation?Any party can protest the settlement within TEN DAYS.AFTER TEN DAYS, the settlement will take EFFECT

How can the Respondent Comply with the Settlement?He/she can voluntarily comply within FIVE (5) DAYS from hearing of the Motion for Execution filed by complainant,Sec 5, Rule VII, IRR on KPR.After lapse of the 5-day voluntary compliance without the respondent settling his obligation, the Barangay Captain issues NOTICE OF EXECUTION in the name of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.

E x e c u t i o nThe amicable settlement or arbitration award, as the case may be, may be enforced by execution by the Lupon within six (6) months from the date of settlement or date of receipt of award (Arbitration). After the lapse of such time, the settlement or award may be enforced by the appropriate local Courts.

Procedure for ExecutionPayment of Money - Party obliged to pay is given five (5) days to make voluntary payment. Failure to pay Punong Barangay shall take possession of sufficient personal property located in the barangay to satisfy the settlement or award. Party obliged to pay is allowed to point out which of them shall be taken ahead of others. SALE thru Public Auction

Execution Auction Salea.1. Perishable Property Posting of notice of the time and place in 3 public places within the barangay for not less than 24 hours prior to the sale.a.2. Other Personal Property Posting for not less than 5 days nor more than 10 days.

Execution

2. Delivery/Restitution of property located within the barangay The Punong Barangay shall oust thereform the person against whom the settlement or award is rendered and place the party entitled thereto in possession of such property.

Execution 3.Delivery/Restitution of property located in another barangay The Punong Barangay shall authorize the Punong Barangay of that Barangay where the property is situated to take possession of said property and place in possession the party entitled thereto.

Execution 4. If settlement or award directs a party to execute a conveyance of land, or to deliver deeds or other documents, or to perform any other specific act and the party fails to comply within the time specified, the Punong Barangay may direct the Lupon Secretary to perform the act at the cost of the disobedient party and the act when so done shall have like effects as if done by the party.

Property Exempt from ExecutionDebtors FAMILY HOME.TOOLS and IMPLEMENTS necessary used by him in his trade or employment.2 horses, or 2 cows, or 2 carabaos or other beasts of burden, as the debtor may select, and necessary used by him in his occupation.His necessary CLOTHINGS and that of his family.Household furniture and utensils necessary for housekeeping.

Execution Provisions for individuals or family use sufficient for 4 months.Professional libraries of Attorneys, Judges, Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, Engineers, Surveyors, Clergymen, Teachers, and other professionals.One (1) fishing boat, net and other fishing paraphernalia of the party obliged, who is a fisherman.

Execution Earnings of the party obliged for his personal services within the month preceding the levy as are necessary for the support of his family.Proceeds from Life Insurance not exceeding Php100,000.00.Right to receive legal support or money or property obtained as such support, or any pension or gratuity from the government.Lettered Gravestone.Copyrights and other properties especially exempted by law.

If MEDIATION before the BARANGAY CAPTAIN FAILSThe parties cannot yet elevate their case to courtThe parties still have to go through conciliation proceedingsBarangay Captain TO CONSTITUTE the PANGKAT NG TAGAPAGSUNDO within FIFTEEN (15) DAYS from the last day of MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS.Is CONCILIATION = MEDIATION?The process is the same, except that MEDIATION is done by the Barangay Captain, while CONCILIATION is done by the PANGKAT headed by a CHAIRPERSON.

CONCILIATION

What is CONCILIATION (before the Pangkat)?Conciliation is merely INTERVENING between TWO OR MORE Contending parties in order to prevent or put an end to a dispute with an agreement to abide by the decision of the conciliatorWho are members of the PANGKAT?3 MEMBERS shall come from the LUPON and chosen by the Complainant and Respondent

What if the parties fail to agree on the Pangkat Membership?The Barangay Captain will determine the THREE MEMBERS by drawing lots to be distributed to the members of the PangkatAfter they have been chosen, the Pangkat Members shall Choose Among themselvesA ChairpersonSecretaryThe LUPON SECRETARY shall turn over the case to the PANGKAT SECRETARY for the Pangkat to study

Disqualifications OF A Pangkat Member

Vacancy in the Pangkat

Procedure before the PangkatThe Pangkat shall meet to hear both partiesExplore possibilities for Amicable Settlement within FIFTEEN DAYS Can be extended for another FIFTEEN DAYSIssue Subpoena of a witness whenever necessary

If the PANGKAT CHAIRPESON finds after hearing that the failure to appear of the COMPLAINANT is without justifiable reason, he shall:

What happens is the Pangkat is successful in the Conciliation?An amicable settlement shall be put into writing in a dialect / language known to themATTESTED TO BY THE LUPON CHAIRMAN / PANGKAT CHAIRMANIt has the force and effect of a final judgment in court after TEN DAYS from the date the Amicable settlement was made, UNLESS a protest or repudiation of the settlment was made.The Pangkat Secretary shall prepare a transmittal of the settlement to the appropriate court & fills up a transmittal form

What if the settlement was affected adversely by fraud, violence, intimidation, etc.,The parties can repudiate the settlement within TEN DAYS from the date of filing with the Lupon Chairman or Pangkat a statement to that effect sworn before him.

Failure to repudiate the settlement within a TEN DAY period shall be deemed a waiver of the right to challenge on said grounds.

How can the Amicable Settlement before the Pangkat be executed

How can the settlement be actually executed?Within SIX MONTHS from date the settlement was agreed uponThe disputant must file a Motion for Execution with the Barangay CaptainThe Barangay Captain conducts a hearing on the date assigned by the Movant. The date shall not be later than FIVE DAYS from the filing of the motion

What happens during the hearing?The Barangay Captain shall ascertain the facts for the NON-COMPLIANCE of the settlement and STRONGLY ENCOURAGE the party obliged to COMPLY WITH THE SETTLEMENT.After the lapse of FIVE DAYS with no voluntary compliance, the Barangay Captain shall issue a NOTICE OF EXECUTION.

RECAPWhat are the ways of resolving conflicts within our barangay?MEDIATION through the Office of the Barangay CaptainCONCILIATION through the PANGKAT

At any stage of these two ways of resolving conflicts, another way of resolving cases under your jurisdiction is the process of ARBITRATION.

ARBITRATION

Definition of ArbitrationAnother way of settling disputes wherein the parties agree to be bound by a decision of a third person or body in place of a regularly organized tribunal

ArbitrationCan take place at any stage of the proceedings as long as both parties agree in writing to abide by the arbitration award of the LUPON or the PANGKAT.Who can act as ARBITRATORS?LUPON CHAIRPERSONBARANGAY CAPTAINPANGKAT CHAIRPERSON

What happens in Arbitration?Lupon Chairperson/Pangkat assists the parties in defining the issues & exploring solutions to develop a mutually acceptable settlementThe Lupon Chairperson/Pangkat is given the POWER TO RENDER DECISIONS on the dispute with a prior agreement of the parties to be bound by it.The parties shall present evidence as to the facts and merits of the case to the arbitrator.On the basis of these facts, the arbitrator makes a decision on what he believes to be fair or justThe Arbitrator must be NEUTRAL & IMPARTIAL in making the decision which must be suitable to the disputing parties.

StepsFiling of the complaint with the OFFICE OF THE BARANGAY CAPTAIN and payment of the Filing Fee.IF parties agree to submit themselves to arbitration process at ANY STAGE of the mediation/conciliation, the conduct of an ARBITRATION HEARING can take place immediatelyAfter filling up the agreement, the parties are given FIVE DAYS to withdraw from such an agreement by filling up a sworn statement stating his/her reasons that such agreement was obtain through fraud, violence, and intimidation (if such is the case).

Is there a need to proceed with the case in the Lupon if such circumstances are present?NO.Forward the case to court by issuing a CERTIFICATE TO FILE ACTION IF THERE IS NO REPUDIATION?Proceeding to hear their caseSet the case for hearingParties to be officially notified of the hearing through a NOTICE OF HEARING and SUMMONS.

What if any of the parties fail to appear?Apply the same procedure in MEDIATION or CONCILIATION for the unreasonable neglect of the COMPLAINANT / RESPONDENTCOMPLAINANTs absence is unjustified and willfulComplaint is outrightly dismissedBarred from filing the action in courtRESPONDENTs absence is unjustified and willfulIssue a CERTIFICATE TO FILE ACTION and CERTIFICATE TO BAR COUNTERCLAIM in favor of the Complainant

If parties are Present, how does one conduct the Arbitration?Conduct hearing in the manner of a court or adjudicative trialComplainant and respondent will present their respective case and submit all their necessary evidenceTHE LUPON CHAIRPERSON / PANGKAT will then issue a resolution based on the merits of the case, testimony of the witnesses and the evidence presentedARBITRATION AWARDJust like an amicable settlement put into writing etc. attested to by the Lupon or the Pangkat Chairperson

Time to render decisionFIFTEEN DAYS but not earlier than SIX DAYS from the date of last hearing to evaluate and issue the ARBITRATION AWARDWithin FIVE DAYS, the Secretary shall furnish a copy of the Arbitration Award to the PartiesKeep a file at the LUPON OFFICE and be sure to furnish a copy to the City/Municipality Court

How shall the Arbitration Award take effect?Parties are given TEN DAYS to nullify the decisionAfter TEN DAYS, the decision becomes final and executoryHOW TO EXECUTE THE AWARD?In the same manner that MEDIATION / CONCILIATION Settlements are executed

SCHOLARSHIPCHED ORDER 62Guidelines Implementing the Study Grant Program for Barangay Officials and their Legitimate DependentsWHO ARE QUALIFIED?Not more than 21 years of ageHighschool graduate with an average of 80%Passed the entrance exam in a State College or UniversityIncome of parents must not exceed PHP72,000.00 ANNUALLY.

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTSCertification from the OFFICE OF THE MAYOR that the applicant is a child of the barangay officialNSO Birth Certificate, High School Report CardEntrance Exams resultIncome Tax ReturnCertificate of Good Moral Character from the Principal or Guidance Councilor

Conditions for the AssistanceThe grantee or the child of the LUPON will carry a FULL SEMESTRAL LOAD EVERY SEMESTER.Finish his/her course in the prescribed duration and will maintain at least a passing grade in all his/her subjects.OTHER CONDITIONSThe applicant must not be enjoying any study grant at the time of the applicationOnly two children of the Lupon Member are allowed for a given term.

Shifting of course may be allowed after getting the approval from the registrarCAN THE SCHOLARSHIP BE TERMINATED?Grantee has failed in the subjectsFalsified his/her recordsTransferred to another school without the approval of the registrarJoined or participated in subversive organizations/activitesNo available funds for the scholarship

Hurry and see if the nearest state college/university has a scholarship program under CHED ORDER #62 and bring the aforementioned items in the list of requirementsFundingState colleges and universities concerned are required to incorporate in their budget program the necessary funds to support the expenses of the beneficiaries as provided for in CHED ORDER #62

Annual Search for the Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa

How to enterJoin selection process at the City/Municipal level

1st CRITERIA

2nd CriteriaResourcefulness / creativity of the Conciliators/MediatorsCan be seen through the records / minutes made by the LUPON SECRETARYEvaluators will be able to know the innovative technique and skills of the conciliators/mediators and the coordination made with appropriate agencies like the PNP or the Municipal Trial Court in Cities

3rd Criteria

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