Level Of Implementation Of Katarungang Pambarangay: Basis For An In-Service Training

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the Level of Implementation of Katarungang Pambarangay: Basis for an In-Service Training by the Barangay Chairman and the members of Lupong Tagapamayapa in the city of Borongan, Eastern Samar, 2021. This study was conducted among ten 10 barangay Chairmen and one hundred 100 members of Lupong Tagapamayapa. The researchers modified a questionnaire which has two 2 parts, first to determine the profile of the respondents, second, to determine the level of Katarungang Pambarangay in terms of; Power and Duties of the Barangay Captains as Chairman of Lupong Tagapamayapa, Mediation, functions of Lupong Tagapamayapa, and, functions of the Secretary.

The descriptive survey method was used. Statistical tools used were proportion for the profile, weighted mean for the level of implementation and T-test for the significant difference between the perceptions of the two groups of respondents. Tally sheets were used in order to obtain the overall result.

Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: The level of implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay was rated high by the Barangay Captains themselves in knowing the functions in their performance of duty particularly their supervisory authority to the Members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. Barangay Captains perceived high level of implementation of the three (3) categories of Provisions; the primary functions of the Chairman of the Conciliation Panel and the functions of the Secretary of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.

The findings in the test of hypothesis showed that the groups did not differ on their perceptions regarding the level of implementation of the mediation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. Their perceptions differ in the powers and duties of the barangay captains as chairman of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in the functions of the chair of the panel and in the functions of the secretary.

A training Program must be given to the Barangay Captains and Members of the Lupong Tagpamayapa for the full implementation of the Provisions particularly on three (3) items which were rated moderate by respondents. First, the preparation of notices to constitute a group of pacifying committee who are residing or working in same barangay. Second, seeing to it that the group of pacifiers exercises administrative supervisions over the various conciliation panel and in the performance of such powers, duties and functions as prescribed by law. Third, the administration of oaths in connection with any matter relating to all proceedings in the implementation.