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Apr 1, 2025 construction law ciac arbitration judicial review dispute resolution

When Courts Must Defer to CIAC: The Limited Review of Construction Arbitral Awards

The Supreme Court clarifies the narrow grounds for overturning CIAC arbitral awards, reaffirming judicial restraint in construction disputes.

Aug 2, 2023 construction law subcontractor rights ciac arbitration article 1729 civil code

Can a Subcontractor Sue the Project Owner Directly? CIAC Jurisdiction Explained

Subcontractors can claim unpaid amounts from project owners under Article 1729, but the dispute must go through CIAC arbitration, not regular courts.

Mar 28, 2023 construction law ciac arbitration government contracts dpwh civil code

Supreme Court Upholds CIAC Jurisdiction, Strikes Down 14-Day Arbitration Limit in Government Contracts

Supreme Court affirms CIAC jurisdiction over government construction disputes and voids unreasonably short 14-day arbitration periods as contrary to public policy.

Sep 19, 2022 construction law ciac coa arbitration government contracts finality of judgments

Final CIAC Awards Binding on COA: Supreme Court Limits Audit Body's Review Power

Supreme Court ruling in Sunway Builders v. COA confirms COA cannot modify final CIAC arbitration awards, limiting its role to execution and payment.

Jun 22, 2020 construction arbitration ciac judicial review alternative dispute resolution philippine law

Construction Arbitration in the Philippines: Finality of CIAC Awards and Judicial Review Limits

Philippine courts defer to CIAC arbitral findings absent fraud or corruption. Learn the limits of judicial review in construction disputes.

Oct 9, 2019 state immunity construction disputes ciac arbitration government contracts jurisdiction

State Immunity and Construction Disputes: PTRI v. E.A. Ramirez Construction

The Supreme Court clarifies when state agencies can be sued and why construction disputes must go to the CIAC.

Jan 17, 2018 construction law contracts ciac arbitration breach of contract civil code

Perfected Construction Contract Award Trumps Suspension

A bidder's acceptance of a notice to proceed perfects a construction contract; a later suspension does not undo it. The Supreme Court explains.

Dec 7, 2016 construction law equipment lease quantum meruit unjust enrichment ciac arbitration contract law

Construction Contracts Default Rules and Unjust Enrichment in Equipment Leases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies default rules on minimum contract amounts, quantum meruit, and unjust enrichment in construction equipment lease disputes.

Apr 24, 2009 construction-law ciac arbitration jurisdiction conditions-precedent dispute-adjudication-board

CIAC Jurisdiction Prevails Over Contractual Conditions Precedent in Construction Arbitration

Philippine Supreme Court rules CIAC retains jurisdiction over construction disputes even when parties fail to comply with contractual conditions precedent like DAB referral.

Dec 8, 2008 construction-law ciac arbitration jurisdiction e.o. 1008 construction-disputes

CIAC Jurisdiction Prevails Over Arbitration Agreements in Construction Disputes

Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed CIAC's exclusive jurisdiction over construction disputes even when contracts name a different arbitration body.