English - Balay Mindanaw

LUMADNONG PAGKINABUHI NGADTO SA KALINAWconsequences of a sala (sin), like some form of a punishmentfor a misdemeanor. The concept of gaba further reinforces theupholding of the balaud.HusayAs mentioned in the preceding chapters, the term husayamong the Higaunons is not only limited to conflicts or feudwhere there are aggrieved parties; it also encompasses thenegotiation of a contract like marriage. Minor conflicts aretermed lumbo bulawan or conflicts that do not involve bloodrelatives while serious conflicts in the form of murder andadultery are called anip ha lido. In this type of conflict, the lawon batasan hu lido applies. The term for the highest form of salais kinatangkawan. This refers to serious conflicts, like murderinvolving blood relatives.ManggadIn a paghusay, the payment or manggad or fine is leviedagainst the party or parties responsible for the crime. Themanggad may be in the form of cash or in kind, like a pieceof land, carabao, horses, and other valuable items. The datusizes up the degree of the offense and determines the amountto be paid to the offended party.From the details of the conflict that will be presented,manggad seems to be the most preferred form of retributionrather than confinement. Tatay Manuel of Minalwang callsthe manggad as “mga gahum” or powers. The datus believethat manggad serves as an effective deterrent to anyone whoplans to commit mistakes. “It’s a cure for one’s ill feelings, thatyou should not continue your hatred towards me, and thatI should also put an end to my hatred towards you,” TatayYukmo said of manggad. The two parties would exchangetheir manggad. This will serve as a keepsake of their restoredrelationships.114