1.

What are the greatest factors that may cause the delay in the resolution of cases in
the Philippines?

The greatest factors that may cause the delay in the resolution of cases in the
Philippines are the Inefficiency, ignorance, laziness, corruption, or a conflict of interest among
these officials that cause cases to be delayed. Judicial delays are also caused by factors
resulting from the arbitration process of the judicial process and the constitutional requirements
of due process of law.
On the other hand, we must keep in mind that there are a number of cases in the
Philippines that have yet to be resolved due to our officials' failure to work appropriately.
Furthermore, as future law enforcement officers, we must work effectively and efficiently
to ensure that our countrymen receive fair justice in their outstanding issues.

2. Is mediation combined with arbitral proceedings? May a mediator act

later in the same dispute as an arbitrator, conciliator or judge?

Mediation and arbitration proceedings can be combined because the ADR Law
recognizes mediation-arbitration as a form of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation and
arbitration are part of the ADR process.
On the other hand,Mediation arbitration is particularly well-established in labor issues
presented before the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment, where mediation
arbiters adjudicate on the merits of the case.
Moreover, the Bureau of Labor Relations is tasked with hearing and resolving labor
disputes.