Cases Covered by the Rules on Barangay Conciliation
The Lupon of each barangay shall have the authority to bring together the parties actually residing in the same municipality or city for amicable settlement of all disputes EXCEPT:
[1] Government as party. Where one party is the government or any subdivision or instrumentality thereof
[2] Public employee's official functions. Where one party is a public officer or employee, and the dispute relates to the performance of his official functions
[3] One year or five thousand. Offenses punishable by imprisonment exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding P5,000
[4] No private party. Offenses where there is no private offended party
[5] Realty in different towns. Where the dispute involves real properties located in different cities or municipalities unless the parties thereto agree to submit their differences to amicable settlement by an appropriate lupon
[6] Parties in different towns. Disputes involving parties who actually reside in barangays of different cities or municipalities, except where such barangay units adjoin each other and the parties thereto agree to submit their differences to amicable settlement by an appropriate lupon
[7] President-determined disputes. Such other classes of disputes which the President may determine in the interest of justice or upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Justice
[8] Non-natural person party. Any complaint by or against corporations, partnerships, or juridical entities. The reason is that only individuals shall be parties to barangay conciliation proceedings either as complainants or respondents. [9] Urgent legal actions against injustice. Disputes where urgent legal action is necessary to prevent injustice from being committed or further continued, specifically:
(a) A criminal case where the accused is under police custody or detention
(b) A petition for habeas corpus by a person illegally detained or deprived of his liberty or one acting in his behalf
(c) Actions coupled with provisional remedies, such as preliminary injunction, attachment, replevin and support pendente lite
(d) Where the action may be barred by statute of limitations
[10] Labor and employment. Labor disputes or controversies arising from employer-employee relationship
[11] Agrarian reform. Where the dispute arises from the CARL
[12] Annulment of judgment by compromise. Actions to annul judgment upon a compromise which can be directly filed in court.
