Binding Arbitration Agreement Template for Philippines

1. Emergency Relief: Procedures for seeking emergency relief or interim measures, recommended for complex commercial relationships

2. Multi-Party Provisions: Special provisions for arbitration involving multiple parties, necessary when more than two parties are involved

3. Mediation-Arbitration: Provisions for attempting mediation before proceeding to arbitration, useful for parties prioritizing amicable resolution

4. Discovery Procedures: Detailed procedures for document production and evidence gathering, recommended for complex disputes

5. Appeals Process: Provisions for appealing the arbitral award within specific grounds, if parties wish to include this option

6. Severability: Provisions ensuring survival of valid parts if others are found unenforceable, recommended for complex agreements

7. Technology and Virtual Hearings: Provisions for conducting virtual arbitration proceedings, relevant for international parties or modern dispute resolution

1. Schedule A - Arbitration Rules: Detailed procedural rules for conducting the arbitration, if not referring to institutional rules

2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of arbitration costs, fees, and payment procedures

3. Schedule C - Arbitrator Qualifications: Specific requirements and qualifications for potential arbitrators

4. Schedule D - Notice Forms: Template forms for various notices required during the arbitration process

5. Appendix 1 - Arbitration Request Form: Standard form for initiating arbitration proceedings

6. Appendix 2 - Code of Ethics: Ethical guidelines for arbitrators and parties during the proceedings