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Conflicts are resolved when destructive behavior is reduced, and hostile attitudes are reduced. Accordingly, dispute management can be directed towards dispute resolution. Disputes among communities are necessarily part of human conditions. The court's role was to settle disputes concerning the two opposing parties' rights and interests, suitability, and judgment. However, in most countries worldwide, the court system has become overpopulated in the twentieth century, especially in civil litigation or civil law issues. This correctional system occurs within a setting known as the barangay justice system. It reflects a formal recognition of historical dispute resolution and socialization practices. In the Philippines, minor disputes and criminal offenses are required to be "amicably settled" by the barangay leader or captain without the presence of lawyers (Metillo et al., 2022). This study explored the experiences of the Chiefs of Lupong Tagapamayapa in barangay justice administration in the coastal areas of Northern Iloilo, Philippines, through a qualitative research method. The informants of this study were the selected ten (10) chiefs of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. All participants were subjected to an individual in-depth interview. The findings of this study are described in emergent themes. Six (6) emergent themes described the positive and negative experiences of the participants in barangay justice administration. For the positive experiences, three (3) emergent themes were developed, namely Personal Satisfaction from Resolving Conflicts, Influence on Community Peace, and Resolution and Avoidance of Legal Proceedings. For the negative experiences, three (3) emergent themes were also developed, to wit: Frustration with Unresolved Conflicts, Legal Impediments and Personal Limitations, and Non-compliance and Lack of Cooperation. Meanwhile, three (3) emergent themes were formulated to explain how the participants address the challenges encountered by the informants in the administration of the barangay justice, namely: Further Assessment and Understanding of Issues, Seeking Legal Guidance with the Higher Authorities, and Psychological Strategies and Personal Involvement. Finally, three (3) emergent themes were created to express the aspirations of the participants to enhance the quality of services they provided in the barangay justice system, to wit: Continuous Learning and Personal Development, Embodying Integrity and Leading by Example, and Provision of Compensation and Incentives. Based on the emergent themes identified, it is recommended that the Katarungang Pambarangay system be rendered more effective, equitable, and efficient by implementing the requisite training and development programs for its chiefs and members.
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