The Vision of IBP that Paved the Way for the Creation of PICCR

Republic Act No. 9285, also known as “The Alternative Dispute Resolution Act ("ADR Act") of 2004”, was a significant piece of legislation because it was, at the time of its passage, the most comprehensive Philippine law on alternative dispute resolution ("ADR"). The ADR Act introduced the concept of international commercial arbitration and adopted the UNCITRAL Model Law as the law governing international commercial arbitration in the Philippines. Read more...

OUR OFFICERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2025-2027)

Atty. Allan G. Panolong

Atty. Kriden F. Balgomera

Atty. Cresencio C. Tan

Atty. Marlo V. Destura

Atty. Ian Ray P. Malilong

Atty. Elmar B. Galacio

Atty. Sixto Jose C. Antonio

PICCR OFFICERS (2025-2027)
Chairman
Atty. Allan G. Panolong

President
Atty. Sixto Jose C. Antonio

Secretary General
Atty. Donemark Joseph L. Calimon

Corporate Secretary
Atty. Jeffrey B. Constantino

Assistant Corporate Secretary
Atty. Jacques S. Lynn

Treasurer
Atty. Maria Imelda Tuazon-Quiambao

Assistant Treasurer
Atty. Jabar Alawi Sabdullah

PICCR DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERALS (2025 - 2027)

Deputy Secretary General for Business Development
Atty. Julius Anthony R. Omila

Deputy Secretary General for Education, Accreditation and Development
Atty. Teodoro Y. Kalaw IV

Assistant Deputy Secretary General for Education, Accreditation and Development
Atty. Daniel S. Hofileña

Deputy Secretary General for Case Management
Atty. Michael T. Macapagal

Assistant Deputy Secretary General for Case Management
Atty. Maria Luisa D. Mauricio

Deputy Secretary General for Operations
Atty. Michael Marlowe G. Uy

Assistant Deputy Secretary General for Operations
Atty. Francis Julius Romeo del Valle

Deputy Secretary General for External Relations
Atty. Jacques S. Lynn

Deputy Secretary General for Corporate Secretariat
Atty. Jeffrey B. Constantino

UPCOMING EVENTS

CIAC Arbitration 101” Webinar
The Philippine International Center for Conflict Resolution (PICCR) is pleased to share an invitation from the Philippine Institute of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators (PICAM), Inc. to its upcoming “CIAC Arbitration 101” Webinar, which will be held on 24 October 2027 via Zoom.

The webinar will provide participants with an overview of the legal and engineering concepts relevant to CIAC arbitration, including the process of initiating an arbitration case before the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) and the conduct of arbitration proceedings.

It will also cover common legal and technical issues relevant to the preparation and presentation of claims and counterclaims, providing participants with practical insights into the arbitration process.

The webinar is open to all interested participants, whether from the legal or non-legal fields. PICAM, Inc. encourages organizations, firms, and institutions to nominate or invite interested members to participate in this informative session.

Participants may scan the QR code provided in the event flyer to register.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact the PICAM Secretariat at picamsecreatriat89@gmail.com.

We encourage members of the ADR, legal, construction, engineering, and other relevant fields to take this opportunity to learn more about CIAC arbitration and the legal and technical considerations involved in construction disputes.

We hope you can join this informative session.

Venue:

PICCR Invites Legal Professionals to International Conference on Trust, Responsibility, and Artifici
The Philippine International Center for Conflict Resolution (PICCR) invites members of the legal profession, arbitrators, legal practitioners, academics, business representatives, and other interested professionals to participate in the international conference titled “Trust, Responsibility and Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Arbitration: Fair Trial and the Bulgarian Arbitration Reform – One Year Later,” to be held on 19 November 2026 at Hall A, Floor 1, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), 9 Iskar Street, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Organized under the auspices of the President of the Arbitration Court at the BCCI, Mrs. Aneta Antonova, the conference will bring together international participants to exchange insights and discuss emerging developments, challenges, and ethical considerations shaping contemporary arbitration.

The conference will focus on four key areas:

The Bulgarian Arbitration Reform – One Year Later

Trust in Contemporary Arbitration and the Right to a Fair Trial

Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration – A Tool or a Threat to a Fair Trial?

Responsibility in Contemporary Arbitration – Ethical Rules for Arbitrators

Through discussions on these topics, participants will have the opportunity to examine the implications of recent arbitration reforms, the importance of maintaining trust and fairness in arbitral proceedings, the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence, and the ethical responsibilities of arbitrators. The conference aims to encourage the exchange of professional perspectives and experiences on strengthening the integrity, fairness, and accountability of arbitration in an evolving legal and technological landscape.

To accommodate participants from different jurisdictions, the conference will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing attendance either in person in Sofia, Bulgaria, or online via Zoom. The working languages will be Bulgarian and English.

Conference Details

Date: 19 November 2026

Venue: Hall A, Floor 1, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), 9 Iskar Street, Sofia, Bulgaria

Format: In person or online via Zoom

Participation Fee: Free of charge

Working Languages: Bulgarian and English

Registration Deadline: 13 November 2026

Interested participants are encouraged to register on or before 13 November 2026 through the official registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6XlR25aU7pjYD3Ynhge7smMBzJucz2x9ldj93G2g7lp_KMg/viewform

PICCR encourages interested members of the legal and arbitration communities to take part in this international exchange of knowledge and perspectives on the future of arbitration, particularly as technological advancements and evolving legal frameworks continue to shape the pursuit of fair, ethical, and trustworthy dispute resolution.

Venue:

IBP Building, No.15 Doña
Julia Vargas Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City,
Philippines 1600
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
0954 425 8557
Integrated Bar of the Philippines

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