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Philrock, Inc vs Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC)

PHILROCK, INC., petitioner, vs. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ARBITRATION COMMISSION and Spouses VICENTE and NELIA CID, respondents.

G.R. Nos. 132848-49 | 2001-06-26

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

Courts encourage the use of alternative methods of dispute resolution. When parties agree to settle their disputes arising from or connected with construction contracts, the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) acquires primary jurisdiction. It may resolve not only the merits of such controversies; when appropriate, it may also award damages, interests, attorney's fees and expenses of litigation.

The Case

Before us is a Petition for Review under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court. The Petition seeks the reversal of the July 9, 1997 Decision[1] and the February 24, 1998 Resolution of the Court of...