Liability of Arbitrators
- Arbitrators are generally immune from civil liability for actions performed in their official capacity.
- Exceptions arise under Section 38(1), Chapter 9, Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987, where liability attaches if there is clear evidence of bad faith, malice, or negligence.
- This provision aims to protect arbitrators from frivolous lawsuits while ensuring accountability in the presence of serious misconduct.
Legal Adoption and Effectivity
- The amendments were unanimously approved by the CIAC Commissioners, reflecting a collective agreement on the changes.
- The resolution was formally adopted on April 28, 1998, carrying legal force from that date.
- Signatories include the Chairman Jose U. Jovellanos, and members Lamberto Un Ocampo and Alfredo L. Juinio, Sr., indicating official endorsement and ratification.