RA 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines) Article 162

Arbitration Officers; Jurisdiction.

Article 162

ART. 162. Arbitration Officers; Jurisdiction. - The consumer arbitration officers shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to mediate, conciliate, hear and adjudicate, all consumer complaints: Provided, however, That this does not preclude the parties from pursuing the proper judicial action.

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