WHEREAS, in line with its approved program of work for the training and accreditation of a new batch of construction arbitrators by March 2016, the Commission,  in its 173rd  Regular Meeting held on 26 May 2015, took an initial look at the minimum requirements for CIAC accreditation under CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011 and agreed to amend Item No. 6 thereof, to wit:

œ6.  Willing   to   undergo    Subject   to   all   screening    requirements    and accreditation Course for arbitrators to be conducted by the CIAC. ;

WHEREAS, the Commission, likewise, agreed to revisit the other minimum requirements under the said Resolution, taking into account the qualification standards for arbitrators of international arbitral institutions such as the American Arbitration  Association  (AAA),  the  Singapore  International  Arbitration  Centre (SIAC), the Hongkong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA); and

WHEREAS, in its 176th  Regular Meeting held on 28 September 2015, the Commission reviewed the accreditation requirements of the CIAC vis- -vis those of the AAA, SIAC, HKIAC, and KLRCA, and found no further need to change the minimum qualifications prescribed under CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011;

NOW, THEREFORE, after due deliberation, the Commission RESOLVES as it is HEREBY RESOLVED, to revise CIAC Resolution No. 07-2011 (Amending the Minimum Requirements for Accreditation as CIAC Arbitrator), to read as follows:

œ1.  At least 40 years of age at the time of application;

2.     Holder   of  a  Bachelor ™s   degree   in  Engineering,   Architecture,   Law, Accountancy  or any other course relevant to any field of construction or construction activity;

3.     Licensed   to   practice   his/her   profession   in   the   Philippines   and, preferably, endorsed and/or nominated by his/her professional organization through a duly approved Board Resolution;

4.     At least ten (10) years in the practice of his/her profession and ten (10) years of work experience in construction management-related  activities or in handling of construction disputes and/or contract negotiations;

5.    In  full  enjoyment   of  his/her  civil  rights  and  must  not  have  been
convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or of any crime for which the  penalty  imposed  upon  him/her  is over  six  (6)  months  of imprisonment; and

6.     Subject  to  all  screening  requirements  and  accreditation  course  for arbitrators to be conducted by the CIAC. 

The   above   revised   requirements   shall   apply   to   all   applicants   of  the   8th Accreditation Course for Construction Arbitrators and subsequent accreditation programs of the CIAC.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

28 September 2015, Makati City.

THE COMMISSION:
(SGD) MANUEL M. COSICO Chairman
(SGD) ANTONIO A. ABOLA Member		(SGD) EMILIO LOLITO J. TUMBOCON Member