| What does a mediator do?
During mediation proceedings, the mediator acts as
an Officer of the Court. He/She monitors and analyzes
what is happening, sets the order of discussion and
keeps track of time, determines ther eal issues behind
the conflict, manages the interaction and facilitates
communication. He/She patiently hears both sides of
the story without judgment and helps each side understand
the other's perspective. The mediator then elicits from
the parties positive suggestions or optins to help resolve
the problem and helps them prepare the Compromise Agreement.
How does one become an accredited mediator?
| 1. First a prospective mediator
must submit the following: |
| - Filled-up Personal Information
Sheet (Download
Here) |
- Curriculum vita with 2x2
photo |
| - College school records |
| - National Bureau of Investigation
/ Police Clearance and |
| - Certificate of Good Moral
Character from two persons not related to the applicant |
| 2. PHILJA will then administer
a written comprehension exam and interview each
applicant. |
| 3. Next, qualified applicants
must complete the following: |
| - Basic Mediation Seminar-Workshop |
| - Four-week Internship Program |
| 4. PHILJA will evaluate the
overall performance of each trainee/aplicant and,
on the basis of this evaluation, submit its recommendation
of mediators for accreditation to the Supreme Court. |
| 5. The Supreme Court en
banc approves the accreditation of the mediators. |
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