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Sep 22, 2026commercial arbitrationphilippinesra 9285alternative dispute resolutionmodel lawarbitral award
Commercial Arbitration in the Philippines: Legal Framework Under RA 9285
Commercial arbitration in the Philippines is governed by RA 9285, which adopts the Model Law for international cases and the Arbitration Law for domestic ones.
Verifying Arbitral Awards: Authenticity Requirements Under Philippine Arbitration Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that unverified copies of arbitral awards cannot support court confirmation orders, explaining verification requirements under R.A. 876.