Pagpati'ut - Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Mediating Violence In Sulu
Addressing Violence
respondents were asked on who should address incidents of violence
are active, majority of the respondents pointed to the municipal LGU,
enters the picture and arbitrate between the two parties. In other words,
there is reliance on force as a means of deterrence.
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In contrast, respondents from peaceful communities increasingly preferred
going to civilian authorities and community leaders rather than relying
(53.4%) (See Table 19). This explains the reliance of the Barangay captain,
lawless elements and the ASG from the community.
In Barangay Punay Poblacion, an overwhelming majority pointed to the
LGU (98.3%), the police (76.7%) and the community elders (56.7%)
leaders, as opposed to opting to have the military involved. Moreover,
address violence per se, but as “operating units” of the municipal LGU.
Lastly, respondents from Barangay Silangkan exhibit a higher reliance
on the local government unit as an institution (59.3%) (See Table 19).
Respondents see the LGU as the proper authority to impose the rules of
the Barangay in relation to peace and security, as spelled out in their Letter
This is echoed in the results of the survey when respondents were asked
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29 Survey respondents were asked to provide multiple answers