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In Barangay San Jose, two residents, Lando and Tia, share a boundary and dispute whether a wall erected by Lando sits entirely on his land or encroaches onto Tia’s property. They submit the dispute to the Lupong Tagapamayapa presided by the Punong Barangay. After two mediation sessions, no amicable settlement is reached. (a) Does the Lupong Tagapamayapa have jurisdiction over Lando v. Tia under RA 7160 Secs. 408, 409, 412? Explain the controlling rule and any limits on the Lupon’s jurisdiction, including whether a land/real-property dispute can be properly brought to the Lupon. (b) What options remain for the parties after failure to reach an amicable settlement, and what remedies are available? (c) If the Lupon subsequently renders a Lupong Tagapamayapa Award ordering Lando to remove the wall or pay damages, what is the binding effect of that award, and how may it be enforced or challenged? Briefly apply to the facts.