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Part 3 - Mga Paghusay: Concepts and Practices in Conflict ResolutionDelpino Namilanta versus Dionio PinalandangDionio Pinalandang, who worked on the land of DelpinoNamilanta, was accused by the latter of stealing his produce.In this case, confidence and high respect of the parties on themediating datu were among the factors that influenced thespeedy resolution of the conflict.The two parties earlier signified that if they wished tobe settled, the mediator should be Datu Manlisgayan. DatuManlisgayan personally knew the parties involved and saidthat “they were like my sons.” So he summoned them to hishouse. Datu Manlisgayan listened to both of them and learnedthat it was not the intention of Pinalandang to steal the produce.He did it because Namilanta failed to give him his exact shareof the produce. After hearing everything, Datu Manlisgayaninitiated the singampo. Afterwards, Datu Manlisgayan toldDelpino Namilanta that even if he owns the land, Pinalandanghas the right to a just share because he invested his blood andsweat in making the land productive. In fact, he said, it mustbe Dionio who must benefit more from it. The parties listenedto Datu Manlisgayan and acceded to his advice.The palaghusay was Datu Manlisgayan or PindahanMandipanya, 68 years old. He is from Maibo, Baligihan,Eureka and now a resident of Barangay Kalipay, GingoogCity. His name “Manlisgayan” means that he fears nothing,and one who is not afraid to settle serious conflicts. He hasbeen a datu for 30 years and a manghuhusay for 25 years.Samuel Nabi versus people of MandalawatSamuel Nabi was a Dumagat resident of sitio Mandalawat,Minalwang. The people accused him of the series of stealingthat happened in the place. ’Tay Dikno talked to Samuelregarding these complaints. ’Tay Dikno analyzed that Samuelcould not afford to pay the manggad to all the complainants,149