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Barangay Complaint

A written complaint to the barangay captain (Punong Barangay), asking the barangay to help you and the other side settle. Many disputes must go here before any case can be filed in court.

The Barangay

For example, Barangay San Jose.

For example, Tanauan City, Batangas.

You

The Other Party

The Complaint

In your own words, with dates and places. For example: On 3 March 2026 the respondent borrowed ₱20,000 from me and promised to pay by 3 June 2026. Despite my repeated demands, the respondent has not paid.

For example: that the respondent pay me ₱20,000. Or: that the respondent repair my fence.

For example, 8 October 2026.

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Republic of the Philippines
city or municipality, province
barangay
OFFICE OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA

complainant's full name
complainant's address
Complainant

– against –

respondent's full name
respondent's address
Respondent

Barangay Case No. ____________
For: nature of the complaint

COMPLAINT

To the Punong Barangay and Lupon Chairman of barangay, city or municipality, province:

I hereby complain against the above-named respondent for violating my rights and interests in the following manner:

facts of the complaint

THEREFORE, I respectfully ask that the respondent be summoned for mediation and conciliation under the Katarungang Pambarangay law, and that the following relief be granted to me in accordance with law and equity:

relief asked for

Made this date at city or municipality, province.

complainant's full name
Complainant. Mobile: mobile number

Received and filed this ____ day of ______________ 20___.


Punong Barangay / Lupon Chairman

Before You Print

  • Not legal advice. This is a general form. For your own situation, consult a lawyer, especially if your case is unusual or a lot of money is involved.
  • It does not need a notary to be valid. Sign it, and keep a signed copy.
  • Under the Local Government Code (Republic Act No. 7160), you may complain to the Punong Barangay orally or in writing, and pay the barangay's filing fee. Many barangays have their own printed complaint form. You can bring this as your draft, or copy it onto their form.
  • File it in the barangay where the person you are complaining against lives. For disputes over land, the barangay where the land is may be the right place. Ask the barangay secretary.
  • Not every dispute goes to the barangay. For example, cases involving the government, people who live in different cities or municipalities (unless their barangays are next to each other and they agree), and more serious crimes go straight to the proper office or court. See the guide Barangay conciliation.
  • Bring copies of your evidence, such as receipts, photos, messages and the names of your witnesses. Keep a received copy of your complaint.

For the steps around this document, see the guide Barangay conciliation.

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