Lupon Tagapamayapa ng Brgy. Putatan

Warmest congratulations to the Lupon Tagapamayapa ng Barangay Putatan for achieving an Excellent/Outstanding 97% rating in the 2025 LTIA Awards.
Our commitment to upholding harmony and resolving disputes with integrity continues to inspire the community. Keep leading with excellence!

In line with strengthening community-based justice systems and grassroots protection mechanisms, Barangay Putatan convened a Joint Summit of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, Barangay Tanod, VAWC Desk Officers, and the Barangay Legal Office on April 28,2026 at the Audio Visual Room of Barangay Putatan.

The summit aimed to harmonize efforts in dispute resolution, law enforcement, and protection of women and children, pursuant to R.A. 7160 or the Local Government Code, R.A. 9262 or the Anti-VAWC Act, and DILG directives on Katarungang Pambarangay.

April 18,2026 Lupon Tagapamaya Information Drive at Country Homes, Putatan, Muntinlupa City (with Lupon members and Punong Barangay Kgg. Gerry C . Teves.)
Distribution of KP leaflets & Short talk on KP procedures were conducted.

Lupon Tagapamayapa members distributing KP information leaflets at the Caravan.

READ | DILG: MLGOOs STRENGTHEN RULE OF LAW, SUPPORT FAIR BARANGAY JUSTICE

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed the vital role of Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the Katarungang Pambarangay system functions effectively and fairly.

Within the Katarungang Pambarangay system, MLGOOs guide barangay officials in observing proper procedures for mediation and conciliation, including the issuance of summons, the conduct of hearings, and adherence to due process under Republic Act No. 7160.

The Department clarified that while the Lupon or Pangkat does not possess coercive power to physically compel attendance, the law provides clear consequences for unjustified non-appearance. Under Section 515 of the Local Government Code, refusal or willful failure to appear despite a valid summons may give rise to indirect contempt proceedings upon proper application before the court and may also affect the ability of parties to pursue claims or counterclaims.

The DILG underscored that the absence of direct coercive authority is distinct from the existence of legal repercussions for disobedience, which are enforced through the courts.

“Ang papel ng MLGOO ay tiyakin na ang proseso ay tama, malinaw, at naaayon sa batas. Sa ganitong paraan, napapanatili ang tiwala ng mamamayan sa ating mga institusyon,” the Department said.

The DILG also expressed concern over the treatment of MLGOO Dexter Castro Narrido during a recent television interview, where he was subjected to undue humiliation while correctly discussing the application of the law. While scrutiny and debate are part of public service, these must be exercised with fairness, respect, and a shared commitment to clarity and understanding.

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