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Jun 27, 2018legal-ethicsbarangay justicelupon tagapamayapakatarungang pambarangaysupreme courtlawyers
Barangay Dispute Resolution Lawyers Barred From Lupon Appearances
The Supreme Court clarifies that lawyers cannot appear before the Lupon Tagapamayapa, preserving the informal, conciliatory character of barangay justice.
Oct 2, 2007barangay justiceamicable settlementkatarungang pambarangaycivil lawlocal government codecompromise agreement
Binding Amicable Settlements: Understanding Repudiation in Barangay Justice
When is a barangay amicable settlement binding? The Supreme Court explains repudiation rules under the Local Government Code.