Revising CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011 (Amending The Minimum Requirements For Accreditation as CIAC Arbitrator)

September 28, 2015

CIAC RESOLUTION NO. 06-15

REVISING CIAC RESOLUTION NO. 07-2011 (AMENDING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION AS CIAC ARBITRATOR)

WHEREAS, in line with its approved program of work for the training and accreditation of a new batch of construction arbitrators by March 2016, the Commission, in its 173rd Regular Meeting held on 26 May 2015, took an initial look at the minimum requirements for CIAC accreditation under CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011 and agreed to amend Item No. 6 thereof, to wit:

"6. Willing to undergoSubject to all screening requirements and accreditation Course for arbitrators to be conducted by the CIAC.";

WHEREAS, the Commission, likewise, agreed to revisit the other minimum requirements under the said Resolution, taking into account the qualification standards for arbitrators of international arbitral institutions such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Hongkong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA); and ETHIDa

WHEREAS, in its 176th Regular Meeting held on 28 September 2015, the Commission reviewed the accreditation requirements of the CIAC vis-à-vis those of the AAA, SIAC, HKIAC, and KLRCA, and found no further need to change the minimum qualifications prescribed under CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011;

NOW, THEREFORE, after due deliberation, the Commission RESOLVES as it is HEREBY RESOLVED, to revise CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011 (Amending the Minimum Requirements for Accreditation as CIAC Arbitrator), to read as follows:

"1. At least 40 years of age at the time of application;

2. Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Law, Accountancy or any other course relevant to any field of construction or construction activity;

3. Licensed to practice his/her profession in the Philippines and, preferably, endorsed and/or nominated by his/her professional organization through a duly approved Board Resolution;

4. At least ten (10) years in the practice of his/her profession and ten (10) years of work experience in construction management-related activities or in handling of construction disputes and/or contract negotiations;

5. In full enjoyment of his/her civil rights and must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or of any crime for which the penalty imposed upon him/her is over six (6) months of imprisonment; and

6. Subject to all screening requirements and accreditation course for arbitrators to be conducted by the CIAC." cSEDTC

The above revised requirements shall apply to all applicants of the 8th Accreditation Course for Construction Arbitrators and subsequent accreditation programs of the CIAC.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

September 28, 2015, Makati City.

THE COMMISSION:

(SGD.) MANUEL M. COSICOChairman

(SGD.) ANTONIO A. ABOLAMember

(SGD.) EMILIO LOLITO J. TUMBOCONMember