The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) in collaboration with the Philippine Institute of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators (PICAM), Inc. held its 3rd and final NCR MACE Program for the year on 26 September 2018 at the I’M Hotel, Makati City.   The MACE Committee Chair and Secretary Atty. Myra Angeli A. Gallardo-Batungbakal presented four speakers with the following topics:

Atty. Mario E. Valderrama, Trustee: How Arbitral Centers can Attract and Keep their Domestic Cases.

Atty. Victor P. Lazatin , Legal Counsel: Extent/Limits of Inquisitorial Power of the Arbitral Tribunal.

Atty. Beda G. Fajardo, Member: Preparation and Review of Construction Contract Documents to Prevent Claims.

Atty. Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko, Vice President: Latest Innovations in Arbitration and the CIAC Rules.

The event was emceed by Atty. Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad and attended by 46 CIAC accredited Mediators and Arbitrators.