Philippine Congress Act No. 9285

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What is the title of the act mentioned in the text?

Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004

According to the declaration of policy, what does the State actively promote in the resolution of disputes?

Party autonomy

What does ADR stand for?

Alternative Dispute Resolution

What is the purpose of enlisting active private sector participation in the settlement of disputes through ADR?

To achieve speedy and impartial justice and declog court dockets Signup and view all the answers

What does the State provide means for in the use of ADR?

An efficient tool and an alternative procedure for the resolution of appropriate cases Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Authenticate' mean in the context of this Act?

To sign, execute or adopt a symbol, or encrypt a record in whole or in part, intended to identity the authenticating party and to adopt, accept or establish the authenticity of a record or term. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Commercial Arbitration' as per the Act.

An arbitration is 'commercial' if it covers matter arising from all relationships of a commercial nature, whether contractual or not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ADR Provider' in the context of this Act?

Institutions or persons accredited as mediator, conciliator, arbitrator, neutral evaluator, or any person exercising similar functions in any Alternative Dispute Resolution system. Signup and view all the answers

How is 'Confidential information' defined in the context of mediation or arbitration?

Any information, relative to the subject of mediation or arbitration, expressly intended by the source not to be disclosed, or obtained under circumstances that would create a reasonable expectation on behalf of the source that the information shall not be disclosed. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Arbitration' mean in the context of this Act?

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 this Act, resolve a dispute by rendering an award. Signup and view all the answers