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Is there an exception to the general rule that findings of fact of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) are regarded as final, binding, and conclusive upon the Supreme Court?

Republic Act No. 9285, or the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 (ADR Act), is the legislation that applies to arbitration in the Philippines. In particular, it provides that (a) international...

On March 24, 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ("BSP") issued Circular No. 1169 providing for the Rules of Procedure for the Consumer Assistance Mechanism, Mediation and Adjudication of Cases in the BSP.

The Philippine legal system is primarily a civil law system. It is, however, influenced by American common law and thus may also be considered a mixed regime consisting of both civil and common law traditions.

There has been a continual rise in the use of international arbitration to resolve disputes in the Philippines, in line with the public policy of favouring arbitration and increasing efforts...

Global Arbitration Review has published the 2026 edition of Know How: Construction Arbitration, featuring a comprehensive Philippine chapter authored by SyCipLaw partners and associates. The chapter examines the legal framework governing construction arbitration in the Philippines, covering contract formation, arbitral proceedings, common dispute issues, and award enforcement. This authoritative resource provides practical guidance for construction industry participants and arbitration practitioners navigat