Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Question 1

This Act is known as the “Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004.

Answer 1

Republic Act No. 9285

Question 2

is any process or procedure used to resolve a dispute or controversy, other than by adjudication of a presiding judge of a court or an officer of a government agency, in which a neutral third party participates to assist in the resolution of issues, which includes arbitration, mediation, conciliation, or any combination thereof.

Answer 2

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Question 3

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an important means to achieve?

Answer 3

Speedy and Impartial Justice and Declog court dockets

Question 4

means a voluntary dispute resolution process in which one or more arbitrators, appointed in accordance with the agreement of the parties, or rules promulgated pursuant to RA 9285, resolve a dispute by rendering an award

Answer 4

Arbitration

Question 5

In Arbitration what are they rendering?

Answer 5

Award

Question 6

means any partial or final decision by an arbitrator in resolving the issue or controversy.

Answer 6

Award

Question 7

means a voluntary process in which a mediator, selected by the disputing parties, facilitates communication and negotiation, and assist the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding a dispute.

Answer 7

Mediation

Question 8

This means a person who participates in a mediation and whose consent is necessary to resolve the dispute.

Answer 8

Mediation Party

Question 9

is a step dispute resolution process involving both mediation and arbitration.

Answer 9

Mediation-Arbitration

Question 10

It involves the assistance of a neutral third party who plays an advisory role in reaching an agreement.

Answer 10

Conciliation

Question 11

means institutions or persons accredited as mediator, conciliator, arbitrator, neutral evaluator, or any person exercising similar functions in any Alternative Dispute Resolution system

Answer 11

ADR Provider

Question 12

Office of ADR is attached in what department?

Answer 12

Department of Justice

Question 13

shall provide necessary support and discharge such other functions and duties as may be directed by the Executive Director.​

Answer 13

Secretariat