Pagpati'ut - Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Mediating Violence In Sulu
capital, according to 98% of survey respondents. (See Table 2)
The Barangay is underdeveloped, has poor access to water and basic
services, with an unpaved, bumpy and rough road.
The South Sionogan Elementary School is situated in the Barangay,
hence the number of elementary schooled residents is higher in this
community as compared with others (See Table 3). The community was
also a recipient of the adult literacy program, Literacy for Peace and
Development (LIPAD).
Captain position.
The transferring of domicile of the contending party outside of Sulu 6
against the Barangay Captain; it also lessens the possibility of face-to-face
interaction between the two parties.
It is a as no actual clash has happened for more than a
year. This respite has allowed the incumbent Barangay Captain to play a
major role in community concerns especially in mediation and settlement
areas where the authority of the Barangay Captain is not yet recognized.
Nonetheless, a Barangay Ordinance has been promulgated prescribing
be widely supported by the residents of the Barangay.
Based on anecdotes, there used to be a strong presence of the ASG in
the community. This reportedly started in 2006 when the ASG’s presence
started to be strongly felt in Barangay Sionogan and the neighboring
barangays. The operations of the Marines of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) have pushed out the group. Incidentally, the current
Barangay Sionogan is a “Lakbay Kapayapaan” site. Lakbay Kapayapaan is
an activity that allowed for community dialogue where peace and security
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6 The contender transferred to Zamboanga City