Republic Act No. 931

: Proclamation No. 358 declares the period of October 10 to 16 of every year as the "Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa".
: Proclamation No. 358 references Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the "Local Government Code of 1991."
: The dates coincide with the enactment of RA No. 7160 on October 10, 1991, and are chosen to increase public awareness and recognize the Lupong Tagapamayapa's contributions.
: The Lupong Tagapamayapa exercises administrative supervision on matters relevant to the amicable settlement of barangay disputes.
: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recommended the declaration.
: The objectives are to increase public awareness of the functions of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and to recognize the valuable contributions of its members in maintaining peace and order in barangays.
: The DILG is directed to promote the observance of the week and identify programs, projects, and activities for its yearly celebration.
: All national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, government financial institutions, state universities and colleges, local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector are enjoined or encouraged to participate and support the DILG.
: The Lupong Tagapamayapa is important because it contributes to the preservation and maintenance of peace and order at the barangay level through amicable dispute settlement.