This article discusses the powers of the Philippine courts with regard to the setting aside and refusal of enforcement of domestic and international awards and the refusal of recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and provides an update on decisions of the Supreme Court under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2004 and the Special ADR Rules 2009. Particular emphasis is given to the judicial policy of finality of awards and the prohibition of judicial review of the merits of awards.
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