By way of introduction, the term "Pagta", which is derived from a native dialect of the Kalingas, a major tribal group at Kalinga Province, Cordillera Region of Northern Philippines, means, bilateral covenant, solemn vow or contract by word.

Through the centuries, the said province has been under the rule Pagta. Recently, the unwritten rules were collected and the result is the "Bodong". A copy of this written cultural laws of the Kalingas may be obtained by written request or personally through the office of the Office of the Provincial Governor of Kalinga, Province, CAR, Philippines.

The most important feature of the Pagta is the resolution of conflicts on life, liberty and property.

For purposes of this site, the author shall compare and contrast the laws passed by the Congress of the Philippines and of the so-called "pagtas" of the different tribal groups of the Philippines.

This site shall feature the indigenous ways of resolving conflicts aforementioned.

Tomorrow, i will discuss the so-called "head hunters" of Bontoc Tribe of Bontoc, Mt. Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines.

From this feature, we shall trace the origins of Pagta.

This site shall include suggestions on how to resolve the above-mentioned conflicts regarding life, liberty and property in the an indigenous or cultural manner.

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