 Academic Year 2018– 2019| 2nd Term 

An Outcomes-Based Learning Program

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Course Title
Course Code

Part 1. Course Information

2 units Rey Oliver S. Alejandrino, DCL

Course Credit Course Professor
Required Subject UST Faculty of Civil Law
Course Category Office
Saturday / 09-11am 09178243451 / 09257145814
Class Schedule (Day/Time) Contact Number
Faculty of Civil Law Building roal44@yahoo.com
Venue E-mail
None Saturday / 08am-09am / Faculty Lounge
Prerequisite (Specify All) Consultation Period (Schedule/Venue)

Course Description

Rationale

This course will provide law students an in-depth understanding of

history, theories, principles of, and the laws on, Alternative Dispute
Resolution or
Republic Act No. 9285, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004
including its Implementing Rules and Regulations and rules in Mediation,
Conciliation and Arbitration.

Emphasis is on the critical analysis of the Alternative Dispute Resolution

Act of 2004 or Republic Act No. 9285 to intended learning outcomes,
Focus discussions, recitations, and examinations vis-à-vis the learning outcomes.

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 Outcome The instructional system of the course emphasizes demonstration of legal
knowledge, competence, skills and individualization of basic performance
learning outcomes that will enable the law students to become
knowledgeable, competent, and skilled law practitioners in the field of
Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Part 2. Outcomes-Based Macrocurriculum Framework

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

M Institutional (IILOs) Program (PILOs) Course (CILOs)
I
S
S USTFCL Attributes  When you successfully complete your  When you successfully complete
I Alternative Dispute Resolution
A USTFCL Graduate is expected to be a: Bachelor of Law, you will be able to:
O you will be able to:
N

1. Competent Professional
who, inspired by the ideals of Saint
Raymund de Peñafort, O.P. promotes
excellence in the production, advancement,
C what
and transmission of specialized knowledge
O and skills in the sciences, the arts, and
M community services.
P
E
2. Scholarly Researcher and
T
Critical Thinker
E Demonstrate legal skills of critical
N who, kindled by St. Thomas Aquinas’ ardor
C for truth, aspires to become fronts of
E intellectual creativity and, in his quest for
quality research, is proficient and critical in
assessing and communicating information in
various fields that impact the professions, the
church, the nation, and the global
community.
Communicate effectively in oral,
Demonstrate higher order level of
written, and visual forms in
legal skills in analyzing, assessing
  analysis and understanding of
and communicating knowledge and
Alternative Dispute
information in the various facets of
Resolution is.
Alternative Dispute Resolution.
inquiry and understanding through Critique Alternative Dispute
research so that knowledge on Resolution relevant to the
 Alternative Dispute Resolution could  intended learning outcomes.
be well communicated to the legal
profession, various sectors of the
society and to the people themselves.

C
O 3. Professional Christian Leader
Demonstrate the ability to lead and
M work independently and
Apply salient ethical principles of
who, touched by Saint Raymund de leadership and ethics in the
P Peñafort, O.P.’s fire and warmed by Mary’s collaboratively with others and in
  dissemination of knowledge and
A motherly care, articulates ethics and truth exercising ethical actions in resolving
information relative to Alternative
S high level of maturity in resolving issues and current issues in Alternative Dispute
Dispute Resolution.
S promoting social justice and compassion for Resolution.
the poor, and care for the environment.
I
O  Demonstrate awareness and  Apply the new laws and
N understanding of diversities of developments in Alternative
4. Globally Engaged Citizen
various current problems respecting Dispute Resolution.
the Alternative Dispute Resolution.
who, with ardent advocacy for life, promotes

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 a deeper understanding of tolerance and
justice as well as linguistic, religious, and
cultural diversities as a result of precise
evaluation of modern problems and
inquiries.

5. Committed Scholar
Demonstrate updated and in-depth
who, nurtured by the dogmas of the professional and functioning Analyze the essential customary
C Christian faith and values, is dedicated to  knowledge on Alternative Dispute 
and contemporary knowledge,
Saint Raymund de Peñafort, O.P.’s Resolution and apply them to information, and practices on
O problems in the educational fields Alternative Dispute Resolution.
pursuit of truth through the promotion of an
M intellectual culture that values academic rigor across levels and disciplines.
M and freedom of scientific investigation.
I
T
M 6. Lifelong Learner
Demonstrate initiatives and self-
E
who, empowered by St. Antoninus of direction to advance one’s knowledge
N on Alternative Dispute Resolution Engage in continuous reflection on
Florence’s zeal for learning, is committed to  
T the advancement of a higher culture through using established sources of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
a continuous search of intellectual inquiries advanced information in the field
and new knowledge as well as faithfulness to beyond the program requirements.
Catholic intellectual traditions.

Part 3. Teaching and Learning Matrix

Intended Learning Learning Assessment

Course Contents
Outcomes (ILOs) Activities Tasks

ILO 1: KNOWLEDGE UNIT I: Collaborative Acquisition of

sharing of knowledge on
State the historical origin and Description of the inter- knowledge on the history,
development of Alternative relations of history, principles, and
Alternative
Dispute Resolution and its basic principles, and Alternative
Dispute
theories and principles, and the laws of Alternative Dispute Dispute
Resolution. Resolution
laws that constituted other Resolution.
forms of dispute resolutions.
Reflective learning

Discussions and
recitations
[CILO: 1-6]

ILO 2: COMPREHENSION UNIT II: Written and Oral Results of

Examinations written and oral
Explain in details what Summary of the Alternative examinations on
Alternative Dispute Resolution. Dispute Resolution. Alternative
Dispute
Resolution.
[CILO: 1-6]

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ILO 3: APPLICATION UNIT III: Examinations
on Alternative
Apply knowledge on Assessment for functional Discussions and Dispute
Alternative Dispute Resolution. knowledge on Alternative recitations on
Resolution.
Dispute Resolution and its Alternative
applicability in the current Dispute Resolution
[CILO: 1-6] political situation in the
Philippines.
Examinations on Results of the
ILO 4: ANALYSIS UNIT IV: the Correlation examinations on
between and the Alternative
Distinguish Alternative Dispute Correlation between and Dispute
among the
Resolution from other modes of among the Alternative Resolution and
Alternative
dispute resolution. Dispute Resolution and other other modes of
Dispute Resolution dispute
modes of dispute resolution.
and other modes resolution.
[CILO: 1-6]
of dispute
resolution.

ILO 5: SYNTHESIS UNIT V: Results of the

Discussion on the oral and written
Validate the various laws on Categorization of Alternative subject. examinations on
Alternative Dispute Resolution Dispute Resolution to create Alternative
and other modes of dispute or divergently apply prior Oral and written
Dispute
resolution. knowledge on Alternative examinations on
Resolution.
Dispute Resolution to other Alternative
modes of dispute resolution. Dispute
Resolution.
[CILO: 1-6]

ILO 6: EVALUATION UNIT VI: Results of oral and Results of oral

written and written
Critique both the laws on Criticisms on the value of the examinations on examinations on
Alternative Dispute Resolution laws on Alternative Dispute Alternative Alternative
and other modes of dispute Resolution and other modes Dispute Resolution Dispute
resolution. of dispute resolution. and other modes Resolution and
of dispute other modes of
[CILO: 1-6]
resolution on dispute
whether or not resolution.
such laws need
revision or
amendments to
conform with the
current situation of

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 the country.

Capstone Research Requirement :

Part 4. Course Resources

Basic Reading

Laws

Laws on Alternative Dispute Resolution and other modes of dispute

resolution.

Books

Various books on Alternative Dispute Resolution and other modes of

dispute resolution.

Other Materials

LCD Projectors

Laptop Computers

Slide Presentations

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 Part 5. Course Calendar

Teaching and
Course Assessment
Week Topics Learning
Outcomes Task/Tools
Activities

1­5 CO1: Discuss and 1. Introduction  Q and A

explain fully the What is Alternative  Interactive 
nature, sources, Dispute Resolution? Lecture/Discussion Recitation
and basic 
principles of  Overview of the Philippine 
Judicial System Recitation
Alternative 
Dispute  Case Analysis
Filing of Lawsuits –  (Civil 
Resolution and  and Criminal Actions)
why is there a 
need for  2. Why is there a need for 
Alternative  Alternative Dispute 
Dispute  Resolution?
Historical Background
Resolution.
Court Delays

Settlement of Disputes in 
the Philippines

Conflict Resolution, 
Filipino Style
Legal Miseducation

Filipino Conflict 
Management

Barangay (Village) Justice

6 – 10 CO2: Discuss and 1. Statutory Arbitration  Interactive  Graded 

explain fully the and Introduction on the  Lecture/Discussion Discussion
Statutory  Concept of Arbitration 
Arbitration and  under RA 9285  Quizzes
the Concept of  Recitation
Arbitration under  2.Concept of Mediation
RA 9285, the  Case Analysis
Constitution  Court Annexed 
provisions,  MediationCourt Referred 
statutes, rules of 

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court, and the  Mediation
Supreme Court  Constitution
Resolutions on  The Supreme Court to 
Arbitration and  promulgate rules that shall
Mediation. provide a simplified and 
inexpensive procedure for 
the speedy disposition of 
cases.

3.Statutes

Resolution Act of 2004 or 
Republic Act No. 9285

The Arbitration Law or 
Republic Act No. 876

Construction Industry 
Arbitration Law or 
Executive Order No. 1008 

Executive Order No. 523, 
Series of 2006
IRR of RA 9285 or 
Department Circular No. 
98, series of 2009

Rules of Court

Special ADR Rules 

Section 6 (a) of Rule 18 of 
the Rules of Court

Supreme Court Resolution 
A.M. No. 01­10­5­SC­
PHILJA, October 16, 2001, 
specifically the second 
Revised Guidelines for the 
Implementation of 
Mediation Proceedings.

Supreme Court Resolution 
A.M. No. 04­3­15­SC­
PHILJAspecifically 
Resolution No. 02­04 
thereof on the 
Implementing Rules and 
Regulations on Mediation 
in the Trial Courts.

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11 –14 CO3: Discuss and 1. Treaties Interactive  Graded 
explain fully the  Lecture/Discussion Discussion
international  Convention on the 
treaties on  Recognition of Enforcement Quizzes
arbitration and  of Foreign Arbitral Awards  Recitation
the corresponding  (New York Convention, 
jurisprudence. 1958) Case Analysis

Convention on the 
Settlement on Investment 
Disputes Between States 
and Nationals of Other 
States (Washington 
Convention, 1966)

UNICITRAL Model Law on
International Commercial 
Arbitration

Heirs of Augusto Salas vs. 
Laperal Realty Corp, GR 
No. 135362,Dec. 13, 1999

Del Monte Corp­USA vs. 
CA(351 SCRA 373,381

National Steel Corp vs. The
RTC of Lanao del Norte, 
Branch 2, Iligan City, GR 
No. 127004, 11 Mar. 1999

Asset Privatization Trust 
vs. CA , GR No. 121171, 29 
December 1998

NATIONAL IRRIGATION 
ADMINISTRATION (NIA),
petitioner, vs. 
HONORABLE COURT OF 
APPEALS (4th Division), 
CONSTRUCTION 
INDUSTRY 
ARBITRATION 
COMMISSION, and 
HYDRO RESOURCES 
CONTRACTORS 

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 CORPORATION, 
respondents, G.R. No. 
129169.  November 17, 
1999

Agan vs. Phil. Intl Air 
Terminals Co., Inc,
(PIATCO), GR No. 155001, 
5 May 2003 

LM POWER 
ENGINEERING 
CORPORATION, 
petitioner, vs. CAPITOL 
INDUSTRIAL 
CONSTRUCTION GROUPS,
INC., respondent., G.R. No. 
141833.  March 26, 2003

15 – 18 CO4: Discuss and 1.Some Jurisprudence Interactive  Quizzes

explain fully Lecture/Discussion
some Charles Bernard H. Reyes 
Graded 
jurisprudence on vs. Antonio Yulo Balde II, 
Discussion
arbitration and GR No. 168384, 7 August 
Recitation
mediation. 2006
Case Analysis

Maria Luisa Park 
Association Inc vs. 
Samantha Marie T. 
Almendras and Pia Marie 
T. Almendras, G.R. No. 
171763, June 5, 2009

Fort Bonifacio 
Development Corporation 
v. Domingo,
G.R. No. 180765, February 
27, 2009; 580 SCRA 397;

Fort Bonifacio 
Development Corporation 
v. Sorongon & Fong,
G.R. No. 176709, May 8, 
2009, 587 SCRA 613

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HUTAMA­RSEA JOINT 
OPERATIONS, INC. v. 
CITRA METRO MANILA 
TOLLWAYS 
CORPORATION [G.R. No. 
180640, April 24, 2009 (3rd
Div., Chico­Nazario, J.)

Equitable PCI Banking 
Corporation, et al v. RCBC 
Capital Corporation,G.R. 
No. 182248, December 18, 
2008; [Velasco, Jr., J.]

Luzon Hydro Corporation 
v. Hon. Rommel O. Baybay,
etc and Transfield 
Philippines, Inc., CA­G.R. 
Sp. No. 94318, November 
29, 2005

Empire East Land 
Holdings, Inc. v. Capitol 
Industrial 
ConstructionGroups, Inc., 
G.R. No. 168074,September
26, 2008

ABS­CBN Broadcasting 
Corporation v.World 
Interactive Network 
Systems [WINS]
Japan Co., Ltd., G.R. No. 
169332, February 11, 2008

Diesel Construction Co., 
Inc. v.UPSI Property 
Holdings, Inc.G.R. No. 
154885; UPSI Property 
Holdings, Inc. v. Diesel 
Construction Co.,Inc. and 
FGU Insurance Corp.,
G.R. No. 154937, March 24,
2008

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 Korea Technologies Co., 
Ltd. v. Hon. Alberto A. 
Lerma  and Pacific General
Steel Manufacturing 
Corporation, G.R. No. 
143581, Jan. 7, 2008.

Resit / Re­examination 

1. Reference Materials:

Recommended Text Book : The Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution (Private Justice in the Philippines) by
Jim V. Lopez

Useful websites : www.supremecourt.gov.ph ; http://www.uncitral.org/ http://icsid.worldbank.org

2. Course Evaluation:
Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Minimum Average for
Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance

CO1  Oral Report , Case/Critical Analysis, 50% 37.50%

CO2 Library Research Output; and
CO3 External Research Output, 50% 37.50%
Recitation

 Midterm Examination
100% 75.00%

Previous (Midterm) Grade                                                                             = 100% x 40%

CO4  Oral Report , Case/Critical Analysis, 50% 37.50%
CO5 Library Research Output; and
CO6 External Research Output
50% 37.50%
 Final Examination 
100% 75.00%

Present (Final) Grade                                                                = 100% x 60%

40% Previous Grade + 60% Present Grade                                                   =           Final Grade 

The following table will be used in giving the final grades:

Percentage INC 74 75­77 78­80 81­83 84­86 87­88 89­91 92­94 95­97 98­
Equivalent Incom­
belo 100
plete
w

Final DRP 5.00 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
Grade Dropped

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Course Policies:
a. Attendance
The checking of attendance starts from the regular meeting of the class. A student shall be considered
absent if they are not present within 15 minutes from the scheduled time and shall secure an admission
slip from the department guidance counselor for readmission to classes.
b. Submission of Assessment Tasks
Late submission of learning activities shall not be accepted.
c. Written Examination
There will be two major examinations –Prelims and Final Examinations – covering the intended COs. The
final examination is the summative assessment of the two COs and will have to demonstrate understanding
of the course. Test booklet will be used as answer sheet in all written examinations.
d. Resit/Re­examinations
After the Professor has computed the final grade of the student and the latter obtains a failing grade (73­
75%), the student has one chance for a resit/re­examination on the schedule set by them earlier. Failure to
take the re­sit/re­examination on the announced schedule forfeits the student’s chance to pass the course.
e. Issuance of Mid­Term Grade
The prelims grade is issued to students so that formal consultation where students are apprised of their
class standing is done to afford them the opportunity to make up and to cope with the rigors of the course.
f. Course Portfolio
Examination results, assignment and internet researches, manual and other semestral projects are to be
compiled and collected before the end of the semester. The selection is based on statistical data gathering
(minimal   and   limited   evidence   of   achievement,   some   evidence   of   achievement,   adequate   evidence   of
achievement, commendable achievement and exceptional achievement). Learning tasks and examinations
with marks minimal and limited, some, adequate, commendable and exceptional evidence of achievement
must be photocopied and returned to the Instructor/professor for course portfolio keeping.
g. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussions and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a lower
mark, if the student is deficient in English.
h. Classroom Discipline
Students are not allowed to use electronic gadgets such as cell phones, I­pads and head/ear sets/pads inside
the classroom to avoid disruption of the lesson, unless such gadgets are used for classroom discussion.
i. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes
Students must wear the prescribed attire with the school ID as provided in the Student Decorum of the
Law Student Handbook.
For this course, the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written work and no cheating on
examinations. Proper citation must be given to authors whose works were used in the preparation of any
material for this course. If a student is caught cheating on an examination, they will be given zero mark for
the examination. If a student is caught cheating twice, they will be referred to the Prefect of Discipline and
be given a failing grade.
j. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules are announced by the Professor at the beginning of the semester. For this course,
students may consult with the Professor at the indicated consultation schedule posted outside the Dean’s
office. It is recommended that the student set an appointment first to confirm the Instructor/Professor’s
availability.

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