Fundamentals of Mediation in the Philippines

(An Alternative Dispute Resolution)

Chapters
1 - Introduction to alternative dispute resolution
The need for ADR (Rationale)
Laws and Issuances about ADR
2 - The Office of the Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mandate
Mission, Vision and Goald
3 - The different modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Mediation
Conciliation
Early Neutral Evaluation
Mini-Trial
4 - Interest: the heart of mediation
Psychological Considerations in Mediation
Position vs Interest
Interest-based Mediation
5 - Mediation and the Mediator
Types of Mediation
The Mediator
Characteristics of a Good Mediator
6 - Mediation Process and Existing Models
Phase 1: Understanding and Exploration
Pre-mediation
Opening Statement
Parties’ Statements
Agenda Setting
Exploration of Issues
Phase 2: Problem Solving and Resolution
Joint Sessions and Private Sessions
Option Generation and Negotiation
Agreement and Closure
Post Mediation
7 - Mediation in the Philippines
Court Annex Mediation
Katatungang Barangay Mediation
Mediation in National Government Agencies
8 - Mediation between Indigenous Peoples
Mediation in the Northern Culture
Mediation in the Southern Culture