Week 5 Quiz on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Philippines

What is mediation defined as?

• A voluntary process facilitated by a mediator

• A mandatory process to resolve disputes

• A process that requires court intervention

• A method of arbitration

Which of the following is NOT a feature of conciliation?

• It involves a mediator

• It assists parties in negotiation

• It is a voluntary process

• It requires a court ruling

What does arbitration involve?

• A non-binding assessment of cases

• A court-mandated resolution

• A voluntary process where parties resolve disputes

• A binding decision made by a mediator

What is the purpose of Early Neutral Evaluation?

• To provide a binding decision

• To conduct a trial

• To enforce legal agreements

• To assist parties in reaching a settlement early

Which of the following is an exception to the application of the ADR Act?

• Family disputes

• Labor disputes

• Property disputes

• Commercial disputes

Which agency is NOT listed as using ADR?

• The National Labor Relation Commission

• The Bureau of Internal Revenue

• The Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc.

• The Cooperative Development Authority

What primarily governs international commercial arbitration in the Philippines?

• Republic Act No. 876

• The Civil Code of the Philippines

• The 1985 UNCITRAL Model Law

• The ADR Act

What is the role of the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR)?

• To provide legal representation

• To conduct criminal trials

• To act as appointing authority for mediators and arbitrators

• To enforce court decisions

Which division of the OADR is responsible for public information?

• Secretariat

• Training Division

• Records and Library Division

• Public Information and Promotion Division

What is the function of the Advisory Council?

• To advise the Executive Director on policy matters

• To represent the government in disputes

• To enforce arbitration laws

• To conduct mediations