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In Barangay Lumina, two residents, Arvin and Belen, entered into a service contract to repair a communal water pump located within the barangay. Arvin paid 8,000 in advance; Belen allegedly failed to complete the work to a satisfactory standard and is accused of causing 3,000 in damages to another resident as a spillover impact. 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 Arvin v. Belen 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 Belen to refund Arvin 8,000 plus damages, what is the binding effect of that award, and how may it be enforced or challenged? Briefly apply to the facts.