Philippine Dispute Resolution Center

Interested in arbitration?

Learn from the pioneers who helped establish arbitration practice in the Philippines — the experts who train the trainers, contributed to the development of arbitration law, and have guided practitioners for nearly three decades.

Join the 29th PDRC Commercial Arbitration Training (CAT) Seminar, backed by 29 years of proven excellence in arbitration education and capacity building.

📅 Schedule:
Training: November 17–21, 2025
Written Assessment: Afternoon of November 21, 2025

📍 Venue:
PDRC Chambers
Commerce and Industry Plaza (PCCI Building)
1030 Campus Ave. cor. Park Ave., McKinley Hill Town Center,
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

☎️ To register:
Contact the PDRC Secretariat at (+63 2) 8822-4102, (+63) 908-146-1426, or email [email protected].

Limited slots available.
Take the next step in your arbitration journey with the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRC) — Leading the way in Philippine ADR.

Take your first step into international arbitration 🌏

As part of the Philippines ADR Week 2025, PDRC and PDRC45 proudly invite you to “Charting a Career in International Arbitration”! Together with Atty. Jay Patrick Santiago, Atty. Ricky Sabornay, Ms. Esther Khor Hui Hui, and Ms. Aarya Berthier, join us in a special session designed to guide aspiring professionals through the pathways, challenges, and opportunities in international arbitration.

Join us on 22 October 2025 at 4:00PM via Zoom. Register via https://tinyurl.com/PDRCADR2025.

For a complete list of events for the Philippines ADR Week 2025, please visit https://www.facebook.com/OADROfficial.

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PDRC is proud to support the Islamic Arbitration Conference 2025, themed "Advancing Islamic Arbitration on the New Global Frontiers", organised by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in collaboration with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) as Strategic Partner.

Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Time: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (followed by a Networking Reception)
Venue: Auditorium, AIAC, Bangunan Sulaiman

Building on the momentum of the 2023 edition, this year’s conference will highlight the practical value of Shariah-compliant dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms for regional and global stakeholders. The programme features expert sessions, interactive discussions and meaningful networking opportunities.

The conference will be graced by the presence of the esteemed YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Dr. Umar A. Oseni (Secretary-General, OIC-AC) and YABhg. Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi (Chairperson, Steering Committee for the AIAC Islamic Standard Form of Building Contract (i-SFC) 2024).

Register now! Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to secure your seat!

The Philippine Dispute Resolution Center successfully concluded its 28th Commercial Arbitration Training Seminar (CATS), held in person from June 23 to 27, 2025, at the PDRC Chambers.

This edition of CATS brought together a diverse group of participants from both the public and private sectors, including non-lawyers and international attendees, further expanding the reach and impact of the program.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our distinguished panel of lecturers for generously sharing their expertise:

• Atty. Rita Marie L. Mesina-Alvaera
• Atty. Alejandro P. Gaston Jr.
• Atty. Salvador S. Panga Jr.
• Atty. Arleo R. Magtibay Jr.
• Atty. Dranyl Jared P. Amoroso
• Atty. Jay Patrick R. Santiago
• Atty. Carla S. Pingul
• Atty. Thea Elyssa Vega

We also recognize and thank our mock arbitration session facilitators for guiding participants through practical application:

• Atty. Kristine R. Bongcaron
• Atty. Daniel S. Hofileña
• Atty. Joseph Vincent B. Alvaera

The 29th CATS is scheduled for November 17 to 21, 2025. Reserve your slot now by contacting us at [email protected].

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