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1. Arbitration has existed since ancient times as a more informal way for parties to settle disputes without the formality and expense of courts. It originally involved parties agreeing to accept the decision of a third party to resolve their conflict.
2. Arbitration was used in Nigeria prior to colonialism through various customary dispute resolution methods. The British then introduced a formal arbitration system through ordinances in 1914 based on English law.
3. Today, arbitration is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and is an important alternative dispute resolution mechanism in Nigeria. It allows
The document discusses the history and development of international commercial arbitration. It notes that arbitration first emerged in Europe in the 1920s to resolve international business disputes privately. Since then, various conventions and rules have been adopted to facilitate arbitration, including the New York Convention of 1958. The document outlines key definitions and concepts in international commercial arbitration such as the meaning of "international", different types of arbitration, and the laws that typically govern arbitration proceedings and awards. It also discusses important issues that commonly arise like jurisdictional questions and the interplay between procedural and substantive laws. The conclusion is that arbitration can replace court proceedings in India by offering faster and cheaper dispute resolution while allowing parties more flexibility and control over the process.
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1. Arbitration is preferable to litigation for resolving international commercial disputes as it is typically faster, less expensive, and helps preserve business relationships.
2. Key advantages of arbitration include that arbitral awards are enforceable in many countries under the New York Convention, arbitrators can have relevant technical expertise, proceedings are often confidential, and discovery tends to be more limited than in litigation.
3. Parties can choose between ad hoc arbitration or institutional arbitration administered by organizations like the ICC or AAA. The rules selected and institution chosen if any can impact costs, process, and enforceability of awards.
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Looking forward in international arbitration Rebecca Davis
The document discusses several trends and challenges in international commercial dispute resolution, including the increasing popularity and use of mediation, the rise of specialized domestic commercial courts that can rival arbitration, and issues with the investor-state dispute settlement system like forum shopping and inconsistent decisions. Specialized domestic courts are becoming more viable options for resolving international disputes as their judgments gain easier enforcement. Investor-state arbitration faces challenges around inconsistent decisions and public backlash that systems like the proposed European Investment Court aim to address.
This document discusses how international commercial disputes are resolved through judicial and non-judicial means. It outlines different cultural attitudes toward contracts between high and low context cultures. It then discusses alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like arbitration, mediation, and conciliation that are commonly used in international contracts. The document provides examples of arbitration clauses and international ADR organizations. It also discusses challenges with international litigation like jurisdiction, service of process, venue, applicable law, and enforcing judgments across borders.
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The document discusses the history and development of international commercial arbitration. It notes that arbitration first emerged in Europe in the 1920s to resolve international business disputes privately. Since then, various conventions and rules have been adopted to facilitate arbitration, including the New York Convention of 1958. The document outlines key definitions and concepts in international commercial arbitration such as the meaning of "international", different types of arbitration, and the laws that typically govern arbitration proceedings and awards. It also discusses important issues that commonly arise like jurisdictional questions and the interplay between procedural and substantive laws. The conclusion is that arbitration can replace court proceedings in India by offering faster and cheaper dispute resolution while allowing parties more flexibility and control over the process.
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1. Arbitration is preferable to litigation for resolving international commercial disputes as it is typically faster, less expensive, and helps preserve business relationships.
2. Key advantages of arbitration include that arbitral awards are enforceable in many countries under the New York Convention, arbitrators can have relevant technical expertise, proceedings are often confidential, and discovery tends to be more limited than in litigation.
3. Parties can choose between ad hoc arbitration or institutional arbitration administered by organizations like the ICC or AAA. The rules selected and institution chosen if any can impact costs, process, and enforceability of awards.
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This document provides an overview of arbitration as a dispute settlement mechanism. It defines arbitration as a private process where disputes are resolved by impartial arbitrators based on rules and procedures selected by the parties. Key features of arbitration identified include that it provides an alternative to national courts, is a private mechanism controlled by the parties, and results in a final and binding decision. The document also contrasts arbitration with national courts, noting arbitration allows more flexibility in procedures and is not bound by a single country's laws.
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1. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act was passed in 1996 to consolidate laws around domestic and international arbitration as well as conciliation. It replaced earlier arbitration laws from 1940, 1937, and 1961. (2)
2. The act was influenced by the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration from 1985. It aims to provide an efficient dispute resolution process that is fair and brings parties to an amicable resolution. (3)
3. The act allows for disputes of a civil nature to be referred to arbitration. It recognizes different types of arbitration including ad hoc, institutional, and statutory arbitration. Arbitral awards can be interim or final and are binding on parties.
This document provides an overview of international commercial arbitration. It begins by defining international commercial arbitration and explaining its key characteristics: it is a mechanism for private dispute settlement based on party consent that results in a final decision. The document then discusses the history of international commercial arbitration and how it has grown since the 1920s. It also outlines the legal framework for international commercial arbitration, including the New York Convention, national arbitration laws, arbitration rules, and practice. The document provides this information to give context and background on international commercial arbitration as a dispute resolution process.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The document discusses the doctrine of binding non-signatories to arbitration agreements through group of companies theory. It traces the evolution of the doctrine through ICC cases like Dow Chemical v Isover Saint Gobain. While recognized in some jurisdictions like France, the doctrine is rejected in the UK and status varies in the US and India. The submissions note issues with expansive application of common intent and implications of jurisdictional approaches on forum shopping and ICC arbitrations.
This document discusses the potential participation of third parties like amicus curiae in arbitration proceedings. While some argue this could increase transparency and consider public policy issues, allowing third party participation may contradict the foundation of arbitration which is based on party consent. Arbitration differs from litigation in that it requires the agreement of both parties to arbitrate. This agreement forms the basis of the tribunal's jurisdiction. Introducing third parties could violate the privity of this arbitration agreement. The document will examine arguments for and against third party participation in arbitration and consider whether a balance can be struck between the need for transparency and maintaining arbitration's core features.
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This document provides an overview of arbitration and conciliation as alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in India. It discusses that as business disputes are increasing due to globalization, ADR methods like arbitration and conciliation are becoming more popular compared to traditional litigation. Arbitration allows private resolution of disputes through an arbitrator chosen by the parties, and offers benefits like speed, cost-effectiveness, privacy and flexibility in procedures. However, it relies on the competence of the arbitrator. The document also describes the arbitration process, types of arbitration, matters that can and cannot be referred to arbitration, and enforceability of arbitration awards. It states that conciliation differs from
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process where disputes are decided by an impartial third party, called an arbitrator, rather than a court. The arbitrator's decision is legally binding for both sides. Arbitration is commonly used to resolve commercial disputes, especially in international transactions, and sometimes for consumer and employment matters. It can be voluntary or mandatory according to a contract or statute. The key advantages of arbitration are that the parties have more control over the selection of the arbitrator and process, it is often faster than litigation, and arbitration awards are more easily enforced internationally under treaties. However, arbitration also has disadvantages like limited rights to appeal decisions.
This document provides an overview of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. It discusses the history of arbitration dating back to ancient Greece, Rome, and Judaism. It also outlines developments in arbitration in Europe and Indonesia. The document notes the establishment of arbitration institutions in several countries and discusses the legal basis of alternative dispute resolution in Indonesia. It examines the qualifications of arbitrators, advantages of arbitration, and methods for resolving international disputes. The document also discusses the annulment process for arbitration decisions.
This chapter discusses many laws that affect international business and travel. It covers home country laws, host country laws, international laws, contracts, patents, ethics, and travel requirements. Specific regulations and considerations are provided for topics like contracts, technology, employment, and travel to different countries.
This document discusses arbitration in Ireland. It notes that arbitration is becoming increasingly important as recommended by government reports and the Chief Justice. It then summarizes what arbitration is according to legal precedent, distinguishing it from expert determination. The document outlines matters that can and cannot be arbitrated, how arbitration agreements work, the role of arbitrators, and procedures under the Arbitration Acts of 1954 and 1980 such as appointing arbitrators and staying court proceedings in favor of arbitration.
Rise of Third - Party Funding and International Arbitration
Introduction
In the intricate realm of international arbitration, where various types of claims intersect with diverse jurisdictions and legal frameworks, the inclusion of third-party funding (TPF) adds a layer of complexity. Legal practitioners engaged in transactions involving TPF for international arbitration must grapple with considerations spanning multiple arbitral rules, governing laws, and treaties. This addendum aims to shed light on common issues and approaches in TPF within the context of international arbitration, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape.
Core Concept
The core concept of TPF involves external entities providing financial support to parties engaged in dispute resolution. This support is instrumental in mitigating financial constraints and fostering access to justice, thereby ensuring a level playing field for all parties involved.
Mechanics of TPF
In the mechanics of TPF, key participants include the funded party, typically the claimant seeking financial assistance, the funder, which can range from companies to funds providing external financial backing, and legal counsel, representing the funded party. Structured agreements guide the roles and relationships among these participants.
Growing Acceptance of TPF
The landscape of TPF in international arbitration has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent times, cutting across diverse claim types and venues. Complex commercial disputes, often involving sophisticated legal counsel from premier international law firms, can impose substantial fee burdens on the parties involved. Additionally, many international arbitrations involve claimants facing capital constraints, making TPF a vital resource for those who may not have the financial means to pursue their claims independently.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that TPF has become a routine aspect of larger international arbitrations. Conversations with claimants, practitioners, and arbitration stakeholders indicate a pervasive trend towards TPF utilization. Limited public data also supports this trend. For instance, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) noted an "increased resort" to funding, with at least 20 recent ICSID cases involving TPF. This growing recognition of TPF's prevalence is evident in the amendments to various arbitration rules and treaties, reflecting the need to address the evolving dynamics of international arbitration.
Due Diligence
Due diligence plays a crucial role in the TPF process, involving a comprehensive assessment covering claim valuation, jurisdictional considerations, merits of the case, potential damages, enforceability, and estimated costs. This two-tier review, incorporating both internal and external assessments, ensures a comprehensive understanding of the case. The funding agreement, a cornerstone of TPF, governs conditions for funding, security arrangements, dispute resolution mec
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An essential requirement of justice is that it should be dispensed as quickly as possible. It is a well known adage that, « justice delayed is justice denied». Delay in litigation is caused by a number of factors. For example in litigation the parties have the right to make a counterclaim, right to make appeal etc. Arbitration has been able to overcome the factors which cause delay in litigation because in arbitration, parties are given the right to exclude the possibility to make a counterclaim, the right to make appeal has expressly been prohibited by the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Laws in Africa OHADA 1 legislator etc. But since the OHADA legislator has not expressly prohibited counter claim in arbitration, it is recommended that counterclaim should be expressly prohibited in arbitration as it is the case with appeal. This article aims at identifying the causes of delay in the disposal of commercial disputes via litigation and how these causes of delay have been combated in arbitration. Buma Roland Sigala ""Causes of Delay in the Resolution of Commercial Disputes Via Litigation: Arbitration as a Way out withn Ohada Laws"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23940.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/law-and-management/23940/causes-of-delay-in-the-resolution-of-commercial-disputes-via-litigation-arbitration-as-a-way-out-withn-ohada-laws/buma-roland-sigala
This article focuses upon certain practices and scheme of ADR in India in the form of question and answer format related to ADR, its nature of conduct whether ad hoc or administered; available platforms or forums for a better understanding to commoners and budding ADR practitioners.
This document provides an overview of international commercial arbitration. It explains that as business becomes more global, arbitration has become the primary method for resolving cross-border disputes outside of unfamiliar foreign courts. The New York Convention established requirements for countries to recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards. Many jurisdictions have adopted the UNCITRAL Model Law on arbitration to implement the Convention's standards. Various arbitration institutions administer cases according to their own rules. Properly drafting an arbitration agreement is important to avoid later disputes, and expert advice should be sought when international arbitration is involved.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Philippines.pdf
1. 185
AlTERNATIVE DISPuTE RESOluTION
IN THE PHIlIPPINES:
Wave of the Future or the Road less Traveled?
MARTHE lOIS V. CORDIA*
OuTlINE
Introduction
ADR AS A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION
Party Autonomy
Speed and Cost
Privacy and Conidentiality
Awards are Final and Binding
PROCEDURE IN ADR METHODS
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ADR ACT
Jurisdiction
Venue and Place of Arbitration
Speciic Cases of Court Involvement
Recognition and Enforcement of Awards
CONCLUSION
•
* ’07 Ll.B. candidate, University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law. Managing
Editor, UST Law Review.
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“Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal
concessions.
”
– Edmund Burke
Clogged court dockets, expensive litigation fees, slow-paced court pro-
ceedings and the rigid and adversarial system of courts have
encouraged parties to disputes to resort to several forms of alternative
dispute resolution (ADR) procedures. Considered an alternative to
litigation, ADR procedures include arbitration, mediation, conciliation,
mini-trial and early neutral evaluation, among others. ADR methods
are encouraged by the Philippine Supreme Court and have been held valid
and constitutional in our jurisdiction even before laws were enacted to
regulate these procedures.1 As embodied in section 2 of Republic Act
No. 9285 or the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 20042 enacted by
the Philippine Congress, it is the declared policy of the State to actively
promote party autonomy in the resolution of disputes or the freedom of
the parties to make their own arrangements to resolve their disputes.
Towards this end, the State shall encourage and actively promote the
use of ADR as an important means to achieve speedy and impartial justice
and declog court dockets. To achieve this, the State shall provide means
for the use of ADR as an efective tool and alternative procedure for the
resolution of appropriate cases.
he commonly used ADR methods are arbitration, mediation and
conciliation. These three are primarily resorted to by parties as an
expedient and cost-efective ways of settling disputes.
Arbitration has been deined under the ADR Act as a voluntary dis-
pute resolution process in which one or more arbitrators appointed in
accordance with the agreement of the parties resolve a dispute by rendering
an award. It is a non-adversarial settlement wherein the parties are free
to choose the arbitrators that will compose the tribunal, the procedure
to be followed in the proceedings, the venue of arbitration, and the subs-
tantive law that will govern the proceedings.3
1 Puromines v. CA, 220 SCRA 281 (1993), at 289.
2 Hereinafter referred as ADR Act.
3 ADR Act, §1. (Italics supplied)
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UST LAW REVIEW, Vol. LI, AY 2006-2007
Another form of ADR is mediation which includes conciliation.
Mediation, under the ADR Act, is deined as a voluntary process in which
a mediator, selected by the disputing parties facilitates communication
and negotiation and assists the parties, in reaching a voluntary agreement
regarding a dispute. Unlike an arbitrator, however, a mediator selected
by the parties usually does not have the power to compel the parties to
accept a recommended solution. Nevertheless, the parties may agree
in the settlement agreement that the mediator shall become a sole
arbitrator for the dispute and shall treat the settlement agreement as an
arbitral award.4 Although parties have the freedom to agree to submit
their disputes to these alternative dispute resolution methods, it must be
noted that not all subject matters of disputes may be resolved through
these means. Section 6 of the ADR Act provides for exceptions to the
application of the Act. In general, resort to ADR methods cannot be had
if the dispute involves matters which are, as the law provides, not subject
to compromise.
ADR methods in this jurisdiction can be traced as far back as the
barangay and other forms of village governments before the Spaniards
came in 1521. In these early days, the datus used to settle disputes of
their constituents, and their decisions were invariably accepted as having
authority and inality.5
he need for a law to regulate arbitration in general was acknow-
ledged when Republic Act No. 876 or Philippine Arbitration Law of 19536
was passed.7 R.A. 876 was adopted to supplement the provisions of
chapters one and two, Title XIV of the 1950 Civil Code of the Philippines
on compromises and arbitrations.8 he enactment of R.A. No. 876 oicially
adopted the view that arbitration is a speedy and effective method of
settling disputes.
Concomitant to the increasing growth of global commerce as well
as to the advances in the means of communication and transportation is
4 ADR Act, §.17, ¶ d.
5 J. Manguiat, Commercial Arbitration,Voluntary Arbitration: Whys and Wherefores
(1987)
6 Hereinafter referred as R.A. 876.
7 R. Rodriguez, Philippine Arbitration and the UNCITRAL (United Nations Com-
mission of International Trade Law) Model Law (1996).
8 Chung Fu Industries v. CA, 206 SCRA 545 (1992), at 551.
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the rising number of commercial transactions which unavoidably give
rise to commercial disputes. As a result of the rapid globalization of the
world economy, it is inevitable that parties to a contract are of diferent
nationalities and have their places of business in different countries.
Necessarily, each party will prefer to resolve the dispute in his own
country where he is familiar with the laws, language and customs than
to submit to the laws and procedures of the other party’s country. The
reluctance of parties to have matters resolved in a foreign court gave rise
to Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.
hese ADR methods, as cited by the Supreme Court in the case of
BF Corp. v. CA, are now rightfully vaunted as the “wave of the future”
in international relations.9
As a consequence of the increasing awareness that ADR methods,
particularly arbitration, are better alternatives to litigation in resolving
disputes especially in the field of international commerce, the United
Nations Commission on International Trade Law adopted the UNCITRAL
Model Law. he Model Law is designed to meet concerns relating to the
current state of national laws on arbitration and is intended to be used as
a basis for the harmonization and improvement of national laws.10 The
main thrust of the law is to meet head on the inadequacies and dispa-
rities of domestic laws on arbitration which make them inappropriate
and inapplicable to international cases. he Model Law is also designed
to encourage states to update their own domestic laws by enacting
modern legislation with respect to domestic cases.
Consistent with the UNCITRAL Model Law, the ADR Act of 2004
entitled “An act to institutionalize the use of an ADR system in the Philip-
pines and to establish the office for ADR, and for other purposes” was
recently enacted. he law promotes the use of diferent methods of ADR
for the speedy and impartial dispensation of justice. he ADR Act expressly
adopted under Section 19 the UNCITRAL Model Law as the law governing
international commercial arbitration in the Philippines. By embracing the
Model Law, the ADR Act has partly eased the concern and the unwilling-
9 288 SCRA 267 (1998), at 286.
10 Explanatory Note by the UNCITRAL Secretariat on the Model Law on Inter-
national Commercial Arbitration, http://www.sice.oas.org/DISPUTE/comarb/UNCITRAL/
icomarbe3.asp (last accessed January 29, 2007).
5. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES 189
UST LAW REVIEW, Vol. LI, AY 2006-2007
ness of foreign parties to a contract to have matters submitted for arbitra-
tion here in the Philippines. he Act has now opened the window for the
Philippines to be a venue for international commercial arbitration and
mediation. However, in so far as domestic cases are concerned, the ADR
Act provides that the same shall still be governed by Republic Act No.
876.
Aside from the ADR Act and Republic Act No. 876, Executive
Order No. 1008 otherwise known as the “Construction Industry Arbitra-
tion Law of 1985” governs arbitration of construction disputes in the
Philippines. Currently, there are several organizations and centers dealing
with ADR methods in the Philippines: the PCHC (Philippine Clearing
House Corporation) wherein member banks cannot invoke the juris-
diction of the trial court without prior recourse to the PCHC Arbitration
Committee; the Philippine Dispute Resolution Centre, Inc. (PDRCI)
established by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry which
was created to encourage the use of modes of ADR for settlement of
domestic and international disputes in the Philippines; the Office for
ADR, an agency attached to the DOJ which is currently being formed to
promote the use of ADR in the private and public sector; the Construction
Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) which has original and exclusive
jurisdiction over construction disputes which are subject to an arbitration
clause or arbitration agreement; and those voluntary arbitrators governed
by the Labor Code.
In the international setting, the most popular choices for arbitration
venue are the inancial capitals Hongkong, Singapore and Paris. he Inter-
national Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Arbitration Court
remains to be the most established and reputable international arbitral
institution. In Asia, the two leading centers for international commercial
arbitration are the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) of
Singapore and the Hongkong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) of
Hongkong.
ADR AS A BETTER AlTERNATIVE TO lITIGATION
Time and again, ADR methods, particularly arbitration, have been
proven to be more advantageous than the traditional and rigid court
litigation. Parties to commercial disputes have been attracted to the
unique attribute of, as well as to the benefits that may be gained from
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UST LAW REVIEW, Vol. LI, AY 2006-2007
these friendly proceedings. Set forth below are the advantages of ADR
methods which make them better and effective alternatives to court
litigation.11
Party Autonomy
ADR methods are primarily highlighted by their unique attribute
of party autonomy. he emphasis of these procedures is on the voluntary
agreement of the parties in submitting their dispute and in choosing
the arbitrators, the venue or place of arbitration, the language to be used,
and the rules or procedure to be followed. In no way can the parties
freely agree on these matters when they ile a case in court. As mentioned
earlier, Section 2 of the ADR Act declares it a policy of the State to
actively promote part autonomy in the resolution of disputes or the
freedom of the party to make their own arrangements to resolve their
disputes. The freedom of the parties to agree on the different aspects,
which will help them resolve their dispute, has definitely added to the
appeal of ADR methods.
Party autonomy is best illustrated in several aspects. he first aspect
is the freedom of the parties to choose the would-be judges to their
dispute. While cases filed in courts are being raffled before they are
assigned to a judge, parties in ADR procedures are free to select the
mediator or the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. In this way, parties
are assured and conident that the arbitrator of their choice is competent
to resolve their dispute. Party autonomy allows the parties to choose
arbitrators who are experts in the field relevant to the subject matter
of the dispute when the cases are technical in nature and are therefore
better equipped to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
The second aspect is the freedom of the parties to agree on the
procedure to be followed by the tribunal in conducting the proceedings.
Such is explicitly recognized under Article 19 (International Commercial
Arbitration) and under Article 6 (International Commercial Conciliation)
of the UNCITRAL Model Law. The proceedings being less formal and
11 M. Marcos, Concept, Legal Basis and Scope of Commercial Arbitration, Com-
mercial Arbitration, UP Law Center (1983); B. Ambion, Commercial Arbitration Facilities
and Procedure, 3 PHIL. INT’L. L. J. 8 (1964); E. Ceniza, International Commercial Arbitration:
Its relevance in the Philippines, http://www.pdrci.org/v1/index.php? (last accessed December
28, 2006).
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in conformity with the agreement of the parties, entail the presentation
by the parties of the evidence they desire without being bound by the
strict Rules on Evidence. As a result, the parties are given full oppor-
tunity to present their respective sides.
he third aspect is the freedom of the parties to choose the place
of arbitration which is expressly provided in the ADR Act12 and the
UNCITRAL Model Law. This advantage is particularly useful in inter-
national commercial transactions where the parties have their places
of business in diferent states. he place of arbitration or mediation can
be any place agreed upon by the parties. In contrast, parties to a com-
mercial transaction, as a general rule, should only file a case in a court
found in the place where either party has his business.
The last aspect is the privilege given to the parties to choose the
language to be used in ADR proceedings. Under the ADR Act,13 if parties
fail to agree on the language to be used, the language shall be English in
international arbitration and English or Filipino in domestic arbitration.
Speed and Cost
Generally, ADR methods are considered as a speedy and cost-
eicient ways of settling disputes. Issues submitted to arbitral tribunals
and through the help of mediators are resolved in a very short period of
time. Usually, awards are rendered and agreements are reached in a few
months, depending on the complexity of the issue involved. On the
contrary, due to clogged court dockets and appeals resorted to by a party,
a simple commercial or civil case can drag on for years. hus resorting
to judicial process can be excessively costly unlike resorting to ADR
methods. Although the parties in ADR proceedings will also incur
expenses such as filing fees, administrative fees, and arbitrator’s fees,
these costs are still much lower than the cost of going to court, consi-
dering that the issues are resolved in a short period of time.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Unlike court litigation, greater degree of privacy and conidentiality
can be enjoyed by the parties in ADR proceedings. he proceedings are
12 ADR Act, § 15 and 30.
13 Ibid., § 31.
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not open to third persons who are not party to the transaction, much
more to the public. Section 9 of the ADR Act provides that information
obtained through mediation shall be privileged and confidential subject
to certain exceptions as provided for in Section 11 of the same Act.
Inasmuch as arbitration is concerned, Section 23 of the same Act states
that arbitration proceedings, including the records, evidence, and the
arbitral award, shall be considered confidential and shall not be
published subject to two exceptions provided in the same section.
The confidentiality of ADR proceedings protects the parties from un-
wanted intrusion thereby hastening the dispute resolution process.
Awards are Final and Binding
As a rule, an award rendered by an arbitral tribunal is final and
binding on the parties. Generally, courts shall not review the indings of
fact made by the arbitral tribunals. However, this rule admits of excep-
tions. Article 34 paragraph 1 of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Inter-
national Commercial Arbitration provides that:
Recourse to a court against an arbitral award may be made by an
application for setting aside in accordance with paragraphs (2) and
(3) of this article.
At the same time, Section 41 of ADR Act of 2004 provides:
Vacation Award. – A party to a domestic arbitration may ques-
tion the arbitral award with the appropriate regional trial court in
accordance with the rules of procedure to be promulgated by the
Supreme Court only on those grounds enumerated in Section 25
of Republic Act No. 876.
Hence, the awards may be subject to judicial review only on limited
grounds speciically provided for by laws.
PROCEDuRE IN ADR METHODS
In order to avoid confusion, it would be better to concentrate on
one particular method and the procedure involved in such. A look into
the procedure involved in arbitration proceedings shall be useful in order
for one to understand the process of ADR methods.
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Since resort to arbitration generally depends on the agreement of
the parties, the same can only be commenced by the demand of one
party to the other to submit a controversy to arbitration. On the other
hand, in cases where there is no arbitration clause in the contract, parties
may execute a submission agreement to arbitrate. he demand for arbitra-
tion in accordance with the contract shall be served upon the other
party.14 Thereafter, parties will appoint the arbitrator/arbitral tribunal
based on the procedure agreed upon by them.15 Failing such agreement,
in arbitration with three arbitrators, each party shall appoint one
arbitrator, and the two chosen arbitrators shall appoint the third arbitrator.
Generally, arbitration proceedings are administered by an arbitral
institution or entity, an example of which is the International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC). hese arbitral institutions have a list of qualiied and
competent arbitrators from which the parties shall choose the arbitrators
who will adjudicate their dispute. The arbitrator appointed shall either
accept or decline the appointment but must irst disclose circumstances
likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality or indepen-
dence.16 An arbitrator may be challenged if circumstances exist that
give rise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality or independence, or
if he does not possess qualiications agreed to by the parties.17
After their appointment, the arbitrators shall set the time and place
for the hearing of the matter submitted to them and must cause notice
thereof to be given to the parties. Subject to any contrary agreement by
the parties, the Arbitral Tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral
hearings for the presentation of evidence or to conduct proceedings on
the basis of documents and other materials.18 Parties may even agree to
conduct an informal hearing which may be held at any place. During the
hearing, all statements, documents or other information supplied to
the Arbitral Tribunal by one party shall be communicated to the other
party.19
14 Rep. Act No. 876, §5 (a).
15 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)-ADR Act, § 4.3.11.2.
16 Ibid., § 4.3.12..1.
17 Ibid., § 4.3.12.2.
18 Ibid., § 4.5.24.1.
19 Ibid., § 4.5.24.
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he arbitrators shall be the sole judge of the materiality/relevancy
of the evidence offered and shall not be bound to conform to the rules
on evidence.20 After the close of the hearing, the arbitral tribunal shall
then render an award. he award shall be made in writing and shall be
signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators.21 It shall state the reasons upon
which it is based and the date and place of arbitration.22 A copy of the
award shall be delivered to each party. An arbitral award may be set
aside by the court on limited grounds provided under section 4.5.34.2
IRR-ADR Act. In case no appeal is taken by a party to the courts to set
aside the arbitral ward, the same shall become final and executory.
SAlIENT FEATuRES OF ADR ACT
A study of the ADR Act of 2004 adopting the UNCITRAL Model
Law can shed some light in understanding its salient features. At this
point, this article will focus on Chapter 4 of the ADR Act which deals
with International Commercial Arbitration, particularly, the Act’s provi-
sions with regard to jurisdiction, venue, specific cases of court involve-
ment and recognition and enforcement of awards.
Jurisdiction
An arbitral body once constituted has the power to examine the
question of its own competence. The UNCITRAL Model Law under
Article 16, paragraph 1 adopts the principle of “kompetenz-kompetenz,”
which means that the arbitral tribunal has the power to rule on its
own jurisdiction, that is, on the very foundation of its mandate and
power.23 As a rule, the arbitral tribunal can take cognizance only of
those disputes submitted to it. Parties may not always intend arbitration
to be the sole means of settling disputes. hey may agree to refer to the
courts those disputes arising from other aspects of the contract. In this
case, the arbitral tribunal will have no jurisdiction since the same were
20 R.A. 876, § 15.
21 IRR-ADR Act, § 4.5.31.1.
22 IRR ADR Act, § 4.5.31.2-3.
23 Explanatory Note by the UNCITRAL Secretariat on the Model Law on Inter-
national Commercial Arbitration, http//www.sice.oas.org/DISPUTE/comarb/UNCITRAL/
icomarbe3.asp (last accessed January 29, 2007).
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not submitted to it for resolution. Furthermore, the terms of the award
rendered by the tribunal should be conined to such disputes submitted
to them.
In International Commercial Arbitration, parties are free to agree
as to what issues shall be submitted to arbitration. he Act merely deined
the term “commercial” but does not specifically provide for exceptions
where international commercial arbitration shall not apply. As to matters
not particularly pertaining to commercial transactions, the Act expressly
provides for several exceptions which cannot be the proper subjects of
ADR methods.24
Article 16, paragraph 1 of the UNCITRAL Model Law adopted in
the ADR Act,25 also enunciates the independent character of the
arbitration clause, also known as the doctrine of separability or sever-
ability, – an arbitration agreement is independent of the main contract.
The arbitration agreement is to be treated as separate from the main
contract and it does not automatically terminate when the contract of
which it is a part of comes to an end.26 The separability doctrine was
dwelt upon in the recent case of Gonzales and Panel of Arbitrators v.
Climax Mining Ltd.27 where the Supreme Court held that petitioner’s
argument that the Addendum contract was null and void and, therefore,
the arbitration clause therein was void as well, was not tenable. The
validity of the contract containing the agreement to submit to arbitration
does not afect the applicability of the arbitration clause itself. A contrary
24 ADR Act § 6 – Exception to the application of this Act – he provisions of this
Act shall not apply to resolution or settlement of the following:
a) labor disputes covered by Presidential Decree No. 442, otherwise known
as the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations;
b) the civil status of persons;
c) the validity of a marriage;
d) any ground for legal separation;
e) the jurisdiction of courts;
f) future legitime;
g) criminal liability; and
h) those by which by law cannot be compromised
25 Rep. Act No. 9285, Implementing Rules and Regulations, § 4.4.16.1.
26 P. Capper, International Arbitration: A Handbook (2004), at 12, cited in the case
of Gonzales and Panel of Arbitrators vs. Climax Mining Ltd.
27 G.R. No. 161957, January 22, 2007.
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ruling would suggest that a party’s mere repudiation of the main
contract is sufficient to avoid arbitration. That is exactly the situation
that the separability doctrine, as well as jurisprudence applying it, seeks
to avoid.
he doctrine was also applied by the Singapore High Court in the
case of Government of the Philippines v. PIATCO.28 he dispute between
the parties arose from a project involving the construction of a third
terminal building at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
There had been a long history of dealings between the parties which
resulted in the conclusion of various concession agreements including
the 1997 concession contract, an Amended and Restated Concession
Agreement (ARCA) dated November 26, 1998 and various amendments
and supplements.
The situation that existed in this case was that there had been
several petitioners in the Philippine Supreme Court challenging the
validity of the ARCA and that the Philippine Supreme Court had come
to a decision that the ARCA was null and void. One of the Government of
the Philippines’ grounds for challenging the jurisdiction of the Singapore
Arbitral tribunal was that the ARCA being void, nothing remained and
no arbitration tribunal could be constituted to consider disputes of parties
arising from a non-existent contract. Yet at the same time, the Arbitration
tribunal was being asked to consider what law governed the arbitration
agreement and what law governed the procedure of the tribunal.29 The
High Court of Singapore upheld the contention of PIATCO that consi-
deration of the principle of severability was a necessary ingredient in the
tribunal’s reasoning. It held that the arbitration agreement survived despite
the Philippine Supreme Court’s nulliication of the main contract.
Venue and Place of Arbitration
As a rule, parties are free to agree on the place or venue of arbi-
tration. In international commercial arbitration, parties can even agree
28 Suit No. OM 3/2005, SGHC 206, 17 November 2006, (http://lwb.lawnet.sg/legal/
lgl/rss/supremecourt/51718.html [last accessed January 29, 2007]).
29 Government of the Philippines v. PIATCO, Suit No. OM 3/2005, SGHC 206, 17
November 2006. (http://lwb.lawnet.sg/legal/lgl/rss/supremecourt/51718.html [last accessed
January 29, 2007]), SGHC 206 at par. 28.
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to conduct the arbitration proceedings in a third state or a neutral state
to ensure impartiality. In case the parties fail to agree, the ADR Act
provides that the arbitral tribunal, having regard to the circumstances
of the case as well as the convenience of the parties shall determine the
place of arbitration. Aside from this, the Act also provides that in the
absence of any agreement between the parties and the decision of the
tribunal as to the venue, the place or locale of arbitration shall be in
Metro Manila.30
In contrast, as previously stated, disputes between parties having
their places of business in diferent countries may ile a case only in the
jurisdiction where either party has a place of business. In this jurisdiction,
venue of litigation is governed by the Rules of Court.31
When the parties involved are from different states, both prefer
to submit the dispute to international commercial arbitration in a neutral
state as they want to avoid the adverse inluence of each other’s national
law. Venue is therefore important in this kind of arbitration due to the
fact that the courts of the place where the arbitration proceedings are
conducted always have a role in such proceedings.
Specific Cases of Court Involvement
Section 4.1.5.1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the
ADR Act of 2004 clearly states that “In matters governed by this chapter,
no court shall intervene except where so provided in the ADR Act.” his
not only emphasizes the limited role of the court in arbitration pro-
ceedings but also affirms the promotion of arbitration as a means to
achieve speedy and impartial justice. The said rule admits of several
exceptions that recognize the support role of the courts in arbitration:
q First exception
As a rule, courts are permitted to grant interim and provisional
reliefs during the pendency of arbitral proceedings. On the other hand,
arbitral tribunals are also given the authority to grant interim measures
such as, but not limited to preliminary injunction, appointment of
30 ADR Act, § 30.
31 RULES OF COURT, Rule 4.
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receivers, detention, preservation and inspection of property.32 Since both
the court and the arbitral tribunal are given the same power, does it mean
that the parties have the freedom to choose which body, the court or the
arbitral tribunal, to request interim measures from?
he ADR Act provides in Section 28, paragraph (a) that: “It is not
incompatible with an arbitration agreement for a party, before consti-
tution of the arbitral tribunal, to request from a Court an interim
measure of protection and for the Court to grant such measure. After
constitution of the arbitral tribunal and during arbitral proceedings, a
request for an interim measure of protection, or modification thereof,
may be made with the arbitral tribunal or to the extent that the arbitral
tribunal has no power to act or is unable to act effectively, the request
may be made with the Court.” Although the court has authority to grant
interim measures, the same is limited by the phrase “to the extent that
the arbitral tribunal has no power to act or is unable to act effectively.”
his deinitely does not provide for concurrent power of the courts and
the arbitral tribunal to grant interim measure of protection.33 At the very
32 ADR Act, § 28 ¶ b The following rules on interim or provisional relief shall be
observed:
1) Any party may request that interim and provisional relief be granted against
the adverse party.
2) Such relief may be granted:
i) to prevent irreparable loss or injury
ii) to provide security for the performance of any obligation;
iii) to produce or preserve any evidence; or
iv) to compel any other appropriate act or omission.
3) he order granting provisional relief may be conditioned upon the provi-
sion of security or any act or omission speciied in the order.
4) Interim or provisional relief is requested by written application transmitted
by reasonable means to the court or arbitral tribunal as the case may be and the
party against whom the relief is sought, describing in appropriate detail the precise
relief, the party against whom the relief is requested, the grounds for the relief,
and evidence supporting the request.
5) he order shall be binding upon the parties.
6) Either party may apply with the Court for assistance in implementing and
enforcing an interim measure ordered by an arbitral tribunal.
7) A party who does not comply with the order shall be liable for all damages
resulting from noncompliance, including all expenses, and reasonable attorney’s
fees, paid in obtaining the order’s judicial enforcement.
33 E. Ceniza, Interim Measures: The Role of the Arbitral Tribunal and the Courts
(http:/pdrci.org/page 4.html [last accessed on December 17, 2006]).
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least, the court’s power to grant interim measures comes into play only
when these are beyond the power of the tribunal to grant. Likewise, the
limited authority of the court is recognized in instances when parties
apply with the court for assistance in implementing or enforcing an
interim measure ordered by an arbitral tribunal.
With the limitations provided by law as to the court’s participa-
tion in granting interim reliefs, the same cannot be contemplated as a
form of court intervention. Just the same the courts must be reminded
to exercise such power sparingly, recognizing the power of the arbitral
tribunal in order to avoid court involvement and thereby strengthening
the role of arbitration.
q Second exception
A party may request the Regional Trial Court (RTC) to decide
whether the arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction after the latter has ruled
against a plea made by a party claiming that it has no jurisdiction.34 he
ADR Act also provides that while such request is pending, the arbitral
tribunal may continue the arbitral proceedings and make an award.
Notably, the law is silent as to what will happen in case the court rules
that the arbitral tribunal has no jurisdiction over the dispute. Will the
arbitral proceedings and the award made by the arbitral tribunal pending
the request in court be binding on the parties? Or will the court’s decision
in effect nullify the award and render the arbitral proceedings useless?
his is one aspect that lawmakers should consider in order to avoid con-
licting decisions and in order to fulill the purpose of arbitration.
In the case of Agan Jr. v. PIATCO,35 the Supreme Court nullified
the contract entered into by the Philippine government and respondent
PIATCO and declared the arbitration clause unenforceable. Be that
as it may the Philippine government is currently participating in the
PIATCO initiated arbitration in Singapore. In the event that the arbitral
tribunal renders an award, the question is, can that be enforced in the
Philippines despite the Supreme Court’s decision nullifying the contract?
34 IRR-ADR Act, § 4.4.16.3.
35 Agan Jr. et. al v. PIATCO, 402 SCRA 612 (2003)
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In the opinion of Mario E. Valderrama,36 Deputy Secretary General of the
Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc., “the contract contains an inter-
national arbitration clause; therefore the dispute between the Government
and PIATCO is international, not local. And therefore, the rules are the
international rules, not the local rules. Insofar as the legal relationship
between the parties to the contract is concerned, the supremacy of the
Supreme Court is only within the territorial boundaries of the Philippines.
Beyond that, the arbitral tribunal in Singapore is “more supreme” than
our Supreme Court because the arbitrators are not bound to follow the
result of a national court, except that the arbitrators are under the
supervisory jurisdiction of the Singapore Court. At the end of the day it
is the decision of the arbitrators that would be recognized and could be
enforced in the international scene.”37
q hird exception
Recourse to a court against an arbitral award may be made only
by an application for setting aside an award. he ADR Act, adopting the
grounds laid down by the UNCITRAL Model Law in setting aside an award
rendered by the arbitral tribunal provides in Section 4.5.34.2 of its Imple-
menting Rules and Regulations that:
An arbitral award may be set aside by the Regional Trial Court
only if:
(a) The party making the application furnishes proof that:
(i) a party to the arbitration agreement referred to in Article
4.5.7 was under some incapacity; or the said agreement is not valid
under the law to which the parties have subjected it or, failing any
indication thereon, under the law of the Philippines; or
(ii) the party making the application was not given proper
notice of the appointment of an arbitrator or of the arbitral pro-
ceedings or was otherwise unable to present his case; or
(iii) the award deals with a dispute not contemplated by or not
falling within the terms of the submission to arbitration, provided
that, if the decisions on matters submitted to arbitration can be
36 He is a professorial lecturer, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
(UK) ailiated with its East Asia Branch and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators.
(M. Valderrama, Should local courts interfere in the NAIA3 mess?, http://www.pdrci.org/v1/
index.php? [last accessed December 28, 2006]).
37 M. Valderrama, Should local courts interfere in the NAIA3 mess?, (http://www.
pdrci.org/v1/index.php? [last accessed December 28, 2006]).
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separated from those not so submitted, only the part of the award
which contains decisions on matters not submitted to arbitration
may be set aside; or
(iv) the composition of the Arbitral Tribunal or the arbitral
procedure was not in accordance with the agreement of the parties,
unless such agreement was in conlict with a provision of ADR Act
from which the parties cannot derogate, or, failing such agreement,
was not in accordance with ADR Act; or
(b) the Court inds that:
(i) the subject-matter of the dispute is not capable of settle-
ment by arbitration under the law of the Philippines;
(ii) or the award is in conflict with the public policy of the
Philippines.
he grounds for setting aside an award mostly deal with the proce-
dural aspect of arbitration proceedings and the jurisdiction of the
arbitral tribunal. In these limited cases, the law allows the parties to
resort to court in order to determine whether the requirements have been
met and, in case they have not been complied with, the court is given the
power to set aside the award rendered.
q Fourth exception
he court plays a major role in enforcing arbitral awards in recog-
nition and enforcement of awards. Section 42 of the ADR Act provides
that an application for the recognition and enforcement of a foreign
arbitral award shall be iled with the Regional Trial Court in accordance
with the rules to be promulgated by the Supreme Court. Section 44
of the ADR Act further states that “a foreign arbitral award, when con-
irmed by the regional trial court, shall be enforced in the same manner
as inal and executory decisions of courts of law of the Philippines.”
Recognition and Enforcement of Awards
It can be said that the recognition and enforcement of awards make
up a major reason why arbitration is considered a better alternative in
the international setting.
Compared to foreign judgments, arbitral awards in International
Commercial Arbitration are readily enforced pursuant to the New York
Convention of 1958. The Convention obliges participant countries to
enforce arbitral awards as if the awards were made in their countries,
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subject to limited grounds on which enforcement may be refused.
These grounds are those enumerated under Article V of the New York
Convention. As a signatory38 to the New York Convention, the Philip-
pines has adopted under the ADR Act39 the provisions of the New York
Convention regarding the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
covered by said convention. As regards foreign arbitral awards not covered
by the New York Convention, their recognition and enforcement must
be in accordance with the procedural rules to be promulgated by the
Supreme Court.40
A distinct feature of the ADR Act which must be given emphasis
is its provision under Section 44 which distinguishes a foreign arbitral
award from a foreign judgment. This characteristic given to arbitral
awards deinitely adds to the appeal of arbitration. Unlike foreign judgments
which are generally not enforceable in other jurisdictions except in cases
of reciprocity and comity, arbitral awards are more readily enforceable. he
party applying for the enforcement of the arbitral award only needs to
file with the RTC the original or duly authenticated copy of the award
and the arbitration agreement.41 Section 44 also provides that “a foreign
arbitral award, when conirmed by the RTC, shall be enforced in the same
manner as final and executory decisions of courts of law of the Philip-
pines. his provision gives teeth to the very reason behind arbitration as
a mode of ADR; otherwise arbitration will not serve its purpose. If parties
were allowed to question the award rendered by the tribunal on any
ground, then the arbitration proceedings conducted will be rendered
useless.
As mentioned earlier, although foreign arbitral awards are recog-
nized and enforceable in this jurisdiction as a result of its adherence to
the New York Convention, these may be refused on equitable grounds
speciically provided for by the Act.42 hese grounds must be borne in
38 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards,
signed at New York on June 10, 1958 and ratiied by the Philippines under Senate Resolution
No. 71.
39 ADR Act, § 42.
40 ADR Act, § 43.
41 ADR Act, § 42.
42 Rep. Act No. 9285, Implementing Rules and Regulations, § 4.6.36.1 (similar to the
grounds for setting aside the arbitral award).
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mind by judges in order to avoid unlimited interference by the courts,
thereby fulfilling its pronouncement that arbitration is encouraged in
this jurisdiction. Any other ground raised shall be disregarded by the
courts.
he case of Oil and Gas Commission v. Court of Appeals43 is illus-
trative of the courts’ interference contrary to the mandate enshrined in
the ADR Act. The Supreme Court in this case held that the outright
ruling and adherence to the foreign court’s order adopting by reference
an arbitrator’s award was misplaced. It further states that the adjudica-
tion of the case demands a full ventilation of the facts and issues and
the presentation of their respective arguments in support and in rebuttal
of the claims of the contending parties. he order of the court that the
case be remanded to the RTC for trial on the merits did not offer any
explanation why the enforcement of the award should be refused.
Neither were the grounds provided under the ADR Act which allows the
courts to refuse enforcement present. The courts’ attitude toward the
award rendered by arbitral tribunals should be changed. They should
refuse enforcement only on those grounds provided by law and should
not abuse the exercise of such power.
CONCluSION
With the enactment of the ADR Act of 2004, the Philippines may
be said to have adopted the modern view of encouraging parties to make
their own arrangements with regard to solving disputes arising from trans-
actions entered into by them. One cannot ignore the numerous beneits
that may be gained by resorting to ADR methods instead of litigating in
court. Although the passing of ADR Act signiies the promotion of the use
of ADR methods, it can be said that its implementation in the Philippines
is still in its initial stage. It is sad that ADR methods in the Philippines
are considered the road less traveled.
When a dispute arises parties automatically resort to the courts to
obtain relief. In the domestic setting, lack of awareness of the parties is
one of the contributing factors why ADR methods are seldom resorted
to. On the other hand, in the international setting, the Philippines is still
43 293 SCRA 26 (1998).
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not yet equipped, in this author’s view, to be an efective venue of inter-
national commercial arbitration due to two factors. First, centers for ADR
in the Philippines–for example, PDRCI, are relatively young and have
yet to gain a strong foothold in the field of international commercial
arbitration.44 Second, the unbridled intervention of its courts in arbi-
tration proceedings prevents parties from choosing the Philippines as a
venue for arbitration.
It is hoped that parties to transactions would support the use of
ADR methods as an alternative to litigation and respect awards rendered
by the tribunals appointed by them instead of going to courts every time
they receive an unfavorable judgment. This way, the very purpose and
objective of ADR proceedings will be achieved. On the other hand, courts
should be true to their pronouncement that ADR methods are encour-
aged in this jurisdiction by limiting court involvement in ADR proceed-
ings. Courts must always be reminded of the law’s policy in favor of
arbitration as well as the role of ADR proceedings in order for them not
to go beyond the authority granted to them by the ADR Act. Only when
these developments happen can the Philippines be an effective seat of
international arbitration and the ADR methods considered the “wave of
the future.”
44 E. Ceniza, International Commercial Arbitration: Its Relevance in the Philippines
(http://www. Pdrci.org/v1/index.php [last accessed December 28, 2006]).