CAN THE OFFENDED PARTY GO DIRECTLY TO COURT TO FILE A CRIMINAL ACTION?

> No.  General rule is that before a complaint is filed in court, there should have been a confrontation between the parties before the Lupon  Chairman.    The  Lupon  secretary  should  certify  that  no conciliation  or  settlement  was  reached  attested  to  by  the  Lupon Chairman.   

> The complaint may also be filed if the settlement is repudiated by the parties

> Note: Lupon Tagapamayapa