Republika ng Pilipinas

KAGAWARAN NG KATARUNGAN
Department of Justice
Manila

OFFICE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE ON MEDIATION

FOR THE ANTI-RED TAPE AUTHORITY
Course Description
This training course, designed for participants from national government agencies, aims to
provide the knowledge and competencies needed to resolve eligible cases through mediation.

The course uses lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises that simulate
the mediation process. It will also facilitate the development of strategic alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) directions.

Duration
A minimum of 40 hours is expected for the implementation of the modules.

Format
The outline of the course is applicable to synchronous on-site and virtual formats.

Working Language
The training will primarily be conducted in English, while Filipino may be used to expound
thoughts/ ideas during discussions.

Course Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this training. For the on-site format, participants are required to
use a laptop for the drafting workshops. For the online format, however, participants are
required to use any internet-ready and web conferencing-capable device complete with basic
audio and video peripherals, i.e., speakers/headset, microphone, and webcam. The use of a
desktop or laptop computer is highly recommended. A stable internet connection is desired to
avoid disruptions in learning during the training.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants are expected to:
● Articulate the applicable laws and issuances governing mediation, its basic concepts,
stages, and structure;
● Recognize the advantages of using mediation in managing, mitigating, and resolving
disputes versus court litigation; and
● Apply practical skills in eligible mediation cases.

To assess the achievement of the course objectives, a pre-test, and post-training test shall be
administered at the beginning and end of the training to measure the amount of learning that
the participants acquired from the program. The participants’ skills will also be demonstrated
through the training program’s workshop exercises.

Course Content

Module I: Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution

Introduction to alternative modes of dispute resolution in the Philippines with a
focus on mediation
Module II: Mediation Fundamentals
Basic concept, goals, and core values of mediation

Module III: The Mediator

Discussion about the ideal qualities, role, and power of the mediator, and
conduct of interactive exercises

Module IV: Anatomy of Conflicts

Defining conflicts, their nature, manifestations, and sources; Determining
applicable interventions to specific conflicts

Module V: Overview of Interest-Based Mediation

Overview of interest-based mediation, its various stages, and conduct of
simulation and interactive exercises

Module VI: Mediation Ethics

Ethical issues that may arise during or related to the mediation process

Module VII: Stages of Mediation

A look at the multistage process of mediation

Module VIII: Mediation Settlement Agreement and Enforcement

Crafting a mediated agreement and its enforcement

Provisional Program of Activities

Day One: Monday, 25 July 2022

TIME SESSION
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM Registration and Attendance Check
08:00 AM – 08:10 AM Preliminaries
● Philippine National Anthem
● Invocation/ Doxology
● House Rules
08:10 AM – 08:20 AM Welcome Remarks
● ARTA Representative
08:20 AM – 09:20 AM Getting-to-Know
09:20 AM – 09:40 AM Course Overview and Expectation Setting
Overview and objectives of the OADR comprehensive course
on mediation, its methodologies, and general course content;
Introduction of Facilitators; Acknowledgement of Participants;
Administrative Notes
Ms. Joyce Ria B. Estares
Deputy Chief for the Mediation Unit
Training and Program Development Division (TPDD)
Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR)
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM AM Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Module I: Introduction to ADR
Introduction to alternative modes of dispute resolution in the
Philippines with a focus on mediation
Atty. Elojra Carmiel D. Javier
Attorney III, Legal Divison
Office of the Executive Director
Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR)
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Open Forum
 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM The OADR (AVP)
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM ADR in ARTA
An overview of ARTA’s existing/ proposed ADR program
ARTA Representative
11:50 AM – 12:00 NN Open Forum
12:00 NN – 01:10 PM Lunch Break
01:10 PM – 02:40 PM Module II: Mediation Fundamentals
Basic concept, goals, and core values of mediation
Atty. Ali Loraine V. Manrique
OIC Director
Training, Accreditation and Promotion Service
OADR
02:40 PM – 02:50 PM Open Forum
02:50 PM – 03:10 PM PM Break
03:10 PM – 04:50 PM Module III: The Mediator
Discussion about the ideal qualities, role, and power of the
mediator, and conduct of interactive exercises
Resource Person:
Atty. Ali Loraine V. Manrique
OIC Director
Training, Accreditation and Promotion Service
OADR
• Open Forum
04:50 PM – 05:00 PM • Accomplishment of the online CSSF
• End of Day Announcements

Day Two: Tuesday, 26 July 2022

TIME SESSION
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM Attendance Check
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM Preliminaries
● Invocation/ Doxology
● Reminders for the Day
● Recap of Day 1
08:20 AM – 09:20 AM Module IV: Anatomy of Conflicts (Part I)
Defining conflicts, their nature, manifestations, and sources;
Determining applicable interventions to specific conflicts
Resource Person:
Atty. Editha R. Hechanova
Accredited Neutral
IPOPHL
09:20 AM – 09:30 AM Open Forum
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM AM Break
09:50 AM – 10:50 AM Module IV: Anatomy of Conflicts (Part II)
Continuation of the discussion on conflicts, their nature,
manifestations, sources, and applicable interventions
Resource Person:
Atty. Editha R. Hechanova
Accredited Neutral
IPOPHL
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Open Forum
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Module V: Overview of Interest-Based Mediation (Part I)
Overview of interest-based mediation, its various stages, and
conduct of interactive exercises
 Resource Person:
Atty. Maria Gladys C. Vilchez
Accredited Neutral
IPOPHL
11:50 AM – 12:00 NN Open Forum
12:00 NN – 01:10 PM Lunch Break
01:10 PM – 03:10 PM Module V: Overview of Interest-Based Mediation (Part II)
Continuation of the overview of interest-based mediation, its
various stages, and conduct of interactive exercises
Resource Person:
Atty. Maria Gladys C. Vilchez
Accredited Neutral
IPOPHL
03:10 PM – 03:20 PM Open Forum
03:20 PM – 03:40 PM PM Break
03:40 PM – 04:40 PM Module VI: Mediation Ethics
Discussion of ethical issues that may arise during or related to
the mediation process
Resource Person:
Atty. Maria Gladys C. Vilchez
Accredited Neutral
IPOPHL
04:40 PM – 04:50 PM Open Forum
• Accomplishment of the Online CSSF
04:50 PM – 05:00 PM
• End of Day Announcements

Day Three: Wednesday, 27 July 2022

TIME SESSION
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM Attendance Check
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM Preliminaries
● Invocation/Doxology
● Reminders for the day
● Recap of Day 2
08:20 AM – 10:10 AM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part I)
A look at the multistage process of mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral
Kalaw, Prasad, and Hofileña Law Offices (KPH Law)
10:10 AM –10:20 AM Open Forum
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM AM Break
10:40 AM – 11:50 AM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part II)
Continuation of discussion about the multistage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
11:50 AM –12:00 NN Open Forum
12:00 NN – 01:10 PM Lunch Break
01:10 PM – 03:30 PM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part III)
Continuation of discussion about the multistage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
 Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM PM Break
04:00 PM – 04:50 PM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part IV)
Continuation of discussion about the multistage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
• Open Forum
04:50 PM – 05:00 PM • Accomplishment of the Online CSSF
• End of Day Announcements

Day Four: Thursday, 28 July 2022

TIME SESSION
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM Attendance Check
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM Preliminaries
● Invocation/Doxology
● Reminders for the Day
● Recap of Day 3
08:20 AM – 09:30 AM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part V)
Continuation of discussion about the multi-stage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
09:30 AM – 09:40 AM Open Forum
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM AM Break
10:00 AM – 11:50 AM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part VI)
Continuation of discussion about the multi-stage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
11:50 AM - 12:00 NN Open Forum
12:00 NN – 01:10 PM Lunch Break and Energizer
01:10 PM – 03:10 PM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part VII)
Continuation of discussion about the multi-stage process of
mediation
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
03:10 PM – 03:30 PM PM Break
03:30 PM – 04:40 PM Module VII: Stages of Mediation (Part VIII)
Continuation of presentation and discussions on the group
activity
Resource Person:
Atty. Teodoro Alejandro Y. Kalaw, IV
Accredited Neutral, KPH Law
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM Open Forum
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM • Accomplishment of the Online CSSF
• End of Day Announcements
Day Five: Friday, 29 July 2022
TIME SESSION
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM Attendance Check
08:00 AM – 08:20 AM Preliminaries
● Invocation/Doxology
● Reminders for the Day
● Recap of Day 4
08:20 AM – 9:50 AM Module VIII: Mediation Settlement Agreement and
Enforcement (Part I)
Discussion on the crafting of a mediated settlement agreement
Resource Person:
Mr. Homer A. Bunyi
Deputy Chief
Training and Program Development Division (TPDD)
OADR
09:50 AM – 10:00 AM Open Forum
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM AM Break
10:40 AM – 11:50 AM Module VIII: Mediation Settlement Agreement and
Enforcement (Part II)
Discussion on the crafting of a mediated settlement agreement
Resource Person:
Mr. Homer A. Bunyi
Deputy Chief
Training and Program Development Division (TPDD)
OADR
11:50 AM – 12:00 NN Open Forum
12:00 NN – 01:00 PM Lunch Break
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Plenary Simulation Exercise on the Stages of Mediation
Resource Person:
• Atty. Irene De Torres Alogoc, CESO I
Executive Director V, OADR
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Breakout Simulation Exercise on the Stages of Mediation
(Part I)
Facilitators:
• Mr. Homer A. Bunyi
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
• Ms. Joyce Ria B. Estares
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
• Ms. Criscelle O. Moya-Pobre
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
03:00 PM – 03:20 PM PM Break and Energizer
03:20 PM - 04:40 PM Breakout Simulation Exercise on the Stages of Mediation
(Part II)
Facilitators for the Breakout Simulation Exercise:
• Mr. Homer A. Bunyi
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
• Ms. Joyce Ria B. Estares
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
• Ms. Criscelle O. Moya-Pobre
Deputy Chief, OADR-TPDD
04:40 PM – 04:50 PM OADR Accreditation and Certification Guidelines
Discussion of the accreditation and certification process and
requirements of the OADR for ADR providers and practitioners
04:50 PM – 05:00 PM Closing Ceremony
• Awarding of Certificates
• Online Post-Training Assessment Test
• Accomplishment of the Online CSSF