Conflict-sensitive principles, dispute resolution, Indigenous Peoples communities, DAVAO CITY 

Societies have utilized indigenous methods for generations to avoid and resolve disputes. Each community has indigenous dispute resolution systems parallel to the states. This study intends to discover the conflict-sensitive dispute resolution principles among IP communities in Davao City. It investigates these principles within Indigenous Peoples communities and analyzes significant differences in their socio-demographic factors. A quantitative research design was adopted and employed a cross-sectional survey. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) is utilized to identify conflict-sensitive principles, while ANOVA analyzes the differences in these principles presented by socio-demographic profiles. Findings showed six conflict-sensitive principles of dispute resolution in IP communities in Davao City, such as Ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Cultural Respect; Empowering Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Bridging Traditional Wisdom and Modern Solutions; Honoring Elders' Wisdom and Inclusive Dialogue; Upholding Customary Laws and Transparent Dialogue; and Building Enduring Peace Initiatives. Significant differences were found in all constructs of conflict-sensitive principles through age, length of service, and ethnic group. Other constructs showed significant differences in educational attainment except for the construct about ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and cultural respect. Gender did not show any meaningful difference across constructs. Significance of research recommendations of tailoring various conflict resolution processes to the community's unique context of Indigenous people communities. Integrating traditional dispute resolution practices with modern legal frameworks can contribute to sustainable peace and stronger inter-community cohesion.