RA 9285 Section 8

Application and Interpretation.

Section 8

SEC. 8. Application and Interpretation.—In applying and construing the provisions or this Chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote candor of parties and mediators through confidentiality of the mediation process, the policy of fostering prompt, economical and amicable resolution of disputes in accordance with principles of integrity of determination by the parties, and the policy that the decision-making authority in the mediation process rests with the parties.

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