Kimlawis: Conflict and cause

Abstract

This study entitled is concerned with developing the relationship between the natives and other residents of this barangay. The purpose of this study was to distinguish the commons crimes that happened in Barangay Kimlawis that lead to conflict in their society and to help the barangay officials to maintain peace and order with regards to this rampant criminality. This study aimed to identify the most recurring crimes and the factors affecting this barangay conflict. It also aimed to address possible actions to solve the problems in society. The process of gathering this research was collecting some documents and asking relevant questions to the five participants in this barangay regarding our research which includes the barangay captain, barangay councilors, secretary, civilian, and the police officer. Based on the data analysis, 2015 and 2016 has the highest crime rate of theft, followed by public disturbances, next is a threat, murder, and lastly is an ambush. These criminalities were committed due to their lack of education. Some are inherited from their ancestors, and they also committed criminalities due to the political interests.