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International Journal of Law and Forensic Sciences Vol:3, No:6, 2016

Peace Pact System in Bontoc, Mountain Province

International Science Index Vol:3, No:6, 2016 waset.org/abstracts/49617

Authors : Claire Kaplaan P. Lafadchan

Abstract : The study looked into the peace pact system as a customary way of solving cases in Bontoc, Mountain Province. To
study the importance of the peace pact system, the study focused on the extent of attainment of the objectives of peace pact
system in Bontoc, Mountain Province; the extent of attainment of the procedure; level of satisfaction on the peace pact system;
and, the degree of the seriousness of the problems encountered. The study aimed to see the importance of peace pact system
as a means of amicable settlement in Bontoc, Mountain Province as the researcher is concerned on the conflicts evolving
between natives of Bontoc and people from other municipalities. Questionnaire-checklist was used as the main data-gathering
tool. It was found out in the study that the goals and objectives of peace pact is much attained; the procedures is much
attained; the level of satisfaction is much satisfied; and the problems encountered is moderately serious. Despite the fact that
peace pact participants are all doing their part in the process, still, there are problems they encountered.
Keywords : peace pact, amicable settlement, bontoc, pagta, pechen
Conference Title : ICCLCPS 2016 : 18th International Conference on Criminal Law, Criminology and Police Science
Conference Location : Paris, France
Conference Dates : June 20-21, 2016

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