ADR SERVICES OFFERED:

PACV is an arbitral institution that helps with the administration of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings under its Rules. However, the parties involved, as well as the appointed mediators and arbitrators, bear the ultimate responsibility for resolving disputes through these diverse ADR mechanisms, following the Rules. PACV also offers educational lectures and membership services as part of its broader mandate.

Administration

Under the PACV Administrative Guidelines, PACV as an arbitral institution, does not itself resolve disputes. It administers arbitrations under the Rules, but the function of resolving disputes through arbitration rests on the arbitrators who are appointed in accordance with the Rules. PACV  ensures the proper application of and compliance with the Rules. 

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The PACV, under its Rules, performs the following functions in relation to the administration of arbitrations:


(a) Receive and communicate pleadings and other papers from the parties to the arbitral tribunal, or vice versa, and from one party to another;

(b) Monitor the arbitration process;

(c) Confirm appointments in arbitrations under the Rules;

(d) Resolve challenges to and replacement of arbitrators;

(e) Act as appointing authority;

(f) Exercise supervisory authority over arbitrators to ensure that they perform their functions with due diligence and efficiency in accordance with the parties’ arbitration agreement and the Rules;

(g) Fix, assess and collect provisional advances for arbitration fees;

(h) Resolve arbitration-related issues prior to the constitution of the arbitral tribunal, such as extension of time and appointment of emergency arbitrators;

(i) Arrange facilities and services to be provided during the arbitration;

(j) Provide information to parties on matters relating to the drafting of arbitration agreements or the adoption of appropriate rules to govern the conduct of arbitration for a speedy and fair resolution of their disputes; and

(k) Provide assistance on issues relating to joinder of parties or consolidation of arbitrations or as the arbitral tribunal may request in aid of arbitration. 


Seminars and Workshops

The PACV, in partnership with the University of San Agustin - College of Law, conducts seminars and workshops including a mock arbitration, as a way of promoting and encouraging the use of ADR, particularly arbitration, for the settlement of domestic and international commercial disputes.  The organization collaborates with the different partner organizations engaged in ADR in conducting these seminars/workshops to expose the law students to different arbitration setting.

Arbitration  Process

Currently, the PACV adopts the 2021  Rules of Arbitration and Mediation Procedure and its own virtual hearing protocol.


TRAINING SERVICES 

Training Program Title: Comprehensive Mediation Training Program

 

Objective: The objective of this training program is to equip participants, including students and practitioners, with an in-depth understanding of mediation processes, including concepts, benefits, stages, styles, ethical standards, and enforcement of mediated settlement agreements. The program aims to comply with the requirements outlined in Sections 26 to 28 of the OADR MC No. 2023-02.

 

Duration: The training program should be conducted within a maximum of 10 consecutive working days, with a total duration of at least 40 hours. This includes a minimum of 24 hours dedicated to lectures and coursework, and a minimum of 16 hours focused on skills training, simulations, and practical exercises.

 

TRAINING MODULES:

 

Module 1: Introduction to Mediation

 

Module 2: Mediation Concepts

 

Module 3: Benefits/Advantages and Limitations of Mediation

 

Module 4: Distinction Between Mediation and Other ADR Processes

 

Module 5: Detailed Description/Discussion of the Stages of Mediation

 

Module 6: Different Mediation Styles

 

Module 7: Role of Parties, Counsel, and Neutrals in Mediation


Module 8: Ethical Standards in Mediation

Module 9: Enforcement of Mediated Settlement Agreements

 

Module 10: Subject-Matter Content


Module 11: Practical Exercises, Role Plays, and Simulations

 

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Training Program Title: Comprehensive Basic Arbitration Training Program

 

Objective: The objective of this training program is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of arbitration concepts, processes, benefits, limitations, ethical standards, enforcement of awards, and subject-matter content applied to common dispute types. The program also includes practical exercises, role plays, simulations, and skills-based training to enhance participants' arbitration competencies.

 

Duration: The training program should be conducted within a maximum of 10 consecutive working days, with a total duration of at least 40 hours. This includes a minimum of 24 hours dedicated to lectures and coursework, and a minimum of 16 hours focused on skills training, simulations, and practical exercises.

 

TRAINING MODULES:

 

Module 1: Arbitration Concepts

 

Module 2: Benefits/Advantages and Limitations of Arbitration

 

Module 3: Distinction Between Arbitration and Litigation; Arbitration and Other ADR Processes


Module 4: Detailed Description/Discussion of the Stages of Arbitration

 

Module 5: Special Issues and Problems in Arbitration

 

Module 6: Ethical Standards in Arbitration

 

Module 7: Enforcement of and Recourse Against Awards in Domestic and International Commercial Arbitration

 

Module 8: Subject-Matter Content in Arbitration

 

Module 9: Practical Exercises, Role Plays, and Simulations

 

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Training Program Title: Comprehensive Basic ADR Training Program

 

Objective: The objective of this training program is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, including concepts, benefits, process stages, ethical standards, and enforcement of settlement agreements following OADR MC No. 2023-02.

 

Duration: The training program should be conducted within a maximum of 10 consecutive working days, with a total duration of at least 40 hours. This includes a minimum of 24 hours dedicated to lectures and coursework, and a minimum of 16 hours focused on skills training, simulations, and practical exercises.

 

TRAINING MODULES:

 

Module 1: Introduction to ADR

 

Module 2: Concepts of ADR Processes

 

Module 3: Benefits, Advantages, and Limitations of ADR

 

Module 4: Distinction Between Different ADR Processes

 

Module 5: Detailed Process Stages in ADR

 

Module 6: Different Process Styles and Practices

 

Module 7: Role of Parties, Counsels, and Neutrals

 

Module 8: Ethical Standards in ADR

 

Module 9: Enforcement of Settlement Agreements

 

Module 10: Subject-Matter Content in ADR


Module 11: Practical Exercises, Role Plays, and Simulations

 

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