Challenges in the Implementation of  Katarungang Pambarangay Law

Lemmuel Hidalgo Romero; Fausto Jr. Camania Romero

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78933

Challenges in the Implementation of Katarungang Pambarangay Law

Author(s)	Mr. Lemmuel Hidalgo Romero, Dr. Fausto Jr. Camania Romero
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study investigated the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Law and the challenges faced by the Lupong Tagapamayapa in selected barangays of Naga City, 2024. It identified the most common cases filed, particularly small claims, unjust vexation, and physical injuries. The research assessed the level of implementation of the KP Law in terms of mediation and conciliation, and examined challenges such as non-appearance of parties, social status influence, stakeholder interference, trust and confidence issues, and delays due to limited resources. Furthermore, it analyzed the association between common cases and the level of KP implementation, as well as differences across aspects and respondents. The study proposed a plan of action to strengthen the KP Law’s implementation and address the recurring challenges encountered by the Lupong Tagapamayapa. The respondents of the study were the members of Lupon Tagapamayapa, Barangay Officials, and identified residents involved in dispute resolution. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the respondents. The descriptive-comparative design was employed. The Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Law proves to be an essential mechanism in resolving everyday disputes within communities, with small claims emerging as the most frequently filed cases. Barangay C and Barangay E stand out as the most active in terms of case filings, while Barangay B records the least, reflecting varying levels of community engagement. Implementation of the KP Law is strong across its three aspects, mediation, conciliation, and referral, with referral being the most consistently applied, mediation highly practiced, and conciliation showing relative weakness due to challenges in sustaining compromise agreements. Despite its active utilization, the system’s overall effectiveness is hindered by social dynamics and structural constraints, which reduce efficiency, compromise fairness, and weaken community trust in barangay justice, underscoring the need for continuous improvement in sustaining equitable and reliable conflict resolution.
Keywords	community engagement, conflict resolution, structural constraints, trust.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78933

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