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The Ifugao Conflict Resolution tradition is separately documented in the national heritage inventory.
Rather than relying solely on formal courts, traditional communities developed their own ways of resolving disagreements and restoring social relationships.
This reflects the importance of maintaining community balance in societies where families and neighbors depend heavily on one another.
Traditional dispute settlement could involve recognized community authorities and customary rules.
It demonstrates that indigenous heritage isn't limited to dances, clothing, or ceremonies.
Systems for making peace and settling disputes are also forms of cultural knowledge.
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