Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb)

The Philippine Institute of Arbitrators ("PIArb") is the first learned society in the Philippines dedicated to both promoting private dispute resolution within the country and pursuing initiatives to enable the country to serve as a viable and practical venue for private dispute resolution. PIArb was founded on the initiative of the first 3 Filipino Fellows of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators ("CIArb") of the United Kingdom, the world's leading learned society promoting private dispute resolution. The nucleus of PIArb's initial membership is the current membership of the Philippine Chapter of CIArb's East Asia Branch ("CIArb-EAB PC"). Being a learned society, as against a dispute resolution service provider / administrator, allows PIArb to focus on advocacy, research & development, community-building, and public awareness; as against provision / administration of dispute resolution services. This distinction is developed and present in other countries that have become centers for private dispute resolution, particularly in the East Asia region. The mission of PIArb is to be the voice for private dispute resolution in the Philippines. PIArb envisions the use of arbitration and other modes of dispute resolution other than resolution by a court as the primary means of resolving conflict in the Philippines. Joining PIArb entitles prospective members to a host of benefits including: - World-class arbitration training, reference materials, and certification; - A facility for developing private dispute resolution initially within the country, and for promoting the Philippines as a venue for private dispute resolution in the international stage over the long-term; and - International networking opportunities, through international conferences, courses, competitions, and other events.