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 Republic Act No. 9285, also known as the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Act of 2004, was enacted to actively promote party autonomy, achieve speedy and impartial justice, and declog court dockets in the Philippines. It institutionalizes out-of-court mechanisms for settling disputes.  


1. Core Principles & System Oversight

Promotion of Party Autonomy: The law prioritizes the freedom of conflicting parties to choose how, where, and by whom their disputes will be resolved, rather than relying strictly on standard judicial processes.  


Establishment of the OADR: It created the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) as an attached agency of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The OADR is tasked with promoting, developing, and monitoring ADR practices according to international standards.  


Condition Precedent to Court Filing: In many instances, undergoing ADR processes is deemed a required preliminary step (condition precedent) before a party can formally file a case in court. Failing to attempt ADR when mandated can be a ground for a motion to dismiss.  


2. Strict Confidentiality of Information

Privileged Communication: Any information, statement, or document obtained or generated during mediation or conciliation proceedings is considered strictly privileged and confidential.  


Inadmissibility in Court: This information cannot be used as evidence in any subsequent adversarial judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.  


Protection for Mediators: Mediators cannot be subpoenaed or forced to testify in court regarding information gathered during the mediation process.  


3. Adoption of International Standards

Adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law: For international commercial arbitration, RA 9285 formally incorporates the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law.  


Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards: It explicitly outlines the legal framework for Philippine courts to recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards in accordance with the New York Convention, or via comity and reciprocity if the country of origin is a non-signatory.  


4. Special Forms of Arbitration

Construction Industry Arbitration: The law reinforces the exclusive jurisdiction of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) over disputes arising from public or private construction contracts in the Philippines. It rules that CIAC arbitral awards do not need Regional Trial Court (RTC) confirmation to be final and executory.  


Domestic Arbitration Framework: For domestic disputes, it supplements and integrates the provisions of the older Republic Act No. 876 (The Arbitration Law). Once a domestic award is officially confirmed by the RTC, it is enforced like a final court judgment.  


5. Procedural Flexibility & Representation

Choice of Venue, Language, and Rules: Parties have the explicit freedom to agree on the place of arbitration (default is Metro Manila if unassigned) and the language to be used (default is English/Filipino).  


Authorized Non-Lawyer Representation: Unlike standard court litigation which strictly requires a licensed attorney, RA 9285 allows parties in ADR proceedings to be represented by non-lawyers or foreign counsel, significantly relaxing strict judicial representation rules.  


6. Express Exclusions from ADR Coverage

The law identifies specific types of disputes that cannot be settled through ADR due to public policy, state interest, or criminal nature. These include:

- Labor disputes (which remain covered by the Labor Code)  

- The civil status of persons  

- The validity of a marriage or any ground for legal separation  

- The jurisdiction of courts

- Future legitime (inheritance rights)  

- Criminal liability

- Disputes which by law cannot be compromised


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Dispute Resolution and Crisis/Incident Management Review Questions 1

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 1. Under Republic Act No. 9285, what core legal principle gives conflicting parties the freedom to choose their own facilitators, select the venue, and make their own arrangements to resolve a dispute out of court?

A. Judicial Discretion

B. Party Autonomy

C. Legal Reciprocity

D. Sovereign Immunity


2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms under RA 9285 are highly encouraged to resolve conflicts. However, which of the following subject matters is strictly EXCLUDED from the scope of RA 9285 and cannot be legally compromised?  

A. Disputes arising from a private construction contract

B. Commercial disagreements between two corporate entities

C. Criminal liability for a public offense

D. Boundary disputes between neighbors


3. During a formal mediation proceeding under RA 9285, the respondent makes an oral admission regarding a financial discrepancy. If the mediation fails and a full trial begins, can the prosecutor introduce that admission as evidence?

A. Yes, because admissions against interest are always admissible.

B. Yes, provided the mediator submits a signed affidavit certifying the statement.

C. No, because all information and statements generated in ADR are strictly privileged and confidential.

D. No, unless the judge explicitly orders the mediator to testify under pain of contempt.


4. Which specific government agency was created by RA 9285 as an attached bureau of the Department of Justice (DOJ) tasked with promoting and monitoring ADR practices in the Philippines?

A. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)

B. Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR)

C. Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC)

D. Philippine Mediation Center (PMC)


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Answer:

1. B

2. C

3. C

4. B



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 1. In forensic ballistics, what is the term for the raised area between the grooves inside a firearm's barrel?

A. Caliber

B. Land

C. Rifling

D. Smoothbore


2. Which term refers to the internal diameter of a firearm's barrel, typically measured between opposing lands, or the diameter of the ammunition designed for it?

A. Caliber

B. Land

C. Rifling

D. Smoothbore


3. During a forensic investigation, a ballistics expert examines a fired bullet and notices distinct impressions left by the raised ridges inside the gun barrel. What are these specific raised helical structures called?

A. Caliber

B. Land

C. Rifling

D. Smoothbore


4. What is the name for the overall system of spiral grooves and ridges machined into the interior of a firearm barrel to impart a stabilizing spin on a bullet?

A. Caliber

B. Land

C. Rifling

D. Smoothbore


5. Which type of firearm design features a completely flat, ungrooved interior barrel surface that does not impart a spin on the projectile?

A. Caliber

B. Land

C. Rifling

D. Smoothbore


6. During a forensic examination of a fired cartridge case recovered from a crime scene, the ballistician observes a distinct toolmark on the rim or the groove of the casing. This mark is left when the mechanical claw of the firearm pulls the spent shell out of the breech chamber after firing. Which of the following marks is being described?

A. Firing Pin Mark

B. Extractor Mark

C. Ejector Mark

D. Shearing Mark


7. A suspect weapon is test-fired in a laboratory. Upon examining the base of the fired cartridge case, the examiner notes a deep indentation directly in the center of the primer cup, caused by the strike that ignited the priming mixture. What type of mark is this?

A. Firing Pin Mark

B. Extractor Mark

C. Ejector Mark

D. Shearing Mark


8. In a homicide investigation, a spent cartridge case is found with a clear, localized scuff mark on the rear face of the head, typically located opposite the extractor mark. This mark is created when the cartridge is pushed forward and flipped out of the firearm's ejection port by a protruding metal component. This is known as a/an:

A. Firing Pin Mark

B. Extractor Mark

C. Ejector Mark

D. Shearing Mark


9. While examining a cartridge case fired from a semi-automatic pistol, a forensic ballistics expert notices a shaved or striated mark on the primer. This happens when the firing pin protrudes from the breech face as the barrel drops down during the unlocking cycle, causing the metal to scrape. This specialized toolmark is called a:

A. Firing Pin Mark

B. Extractor Mark

C. Ejector Mark

D. Shearing Mark


10. Which of the following marks on a cartridge case is primarily produced by the rearward motion of the casing pushing against the ejector block or pin, effectively forcing the empty shell to spin out of the gun?

A. Firing Pin Mark

B. Extractor Mark

C. Ejector Mark

D. Shearing Mark


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Answer:

1. B

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. D

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. D

10. C


Theories of Crime Causation Review Questions 1

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 Theories of Crime Causation

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1. A resident in an informal settlement in Manila notices that because people are constantly moving in and out, the community lacks the 'collective efficacy' needed to stop local teenagers from engaging in vandalism. Which theory best explains this situation?

A. Control theory

B. Strain theory

C. Rational choice theory

D. Social disorganization theory


2. A person decides to engage in 'akyat-bahay' (burglary) because they believe the chances of being caught are low and the potential profit from stolen gadgets is high. This 'weighing' of consequences aligns with which theory?

A. Rational choice theory

B. Social disorganization theory

C. Control theory

D. Strain theory


3. An individual in a poverty-stricken area wants to provide a comfortable life for their family but lacks the education or job opportunities to do so legally. Consequently, they turn to selling illegal drugs. This represents which theory?

A. Rational choice theory

B. Strain theory

C. Social disorganization theory

D. Control theory


4. According to Travis Hirschi, most people do not commit crimes because they have strong 'attachments' to parents and 'commitment' to their future careers. Which theory is this?

A. Strain theory

B. Social disorganization theory

C. Rational choice theory

D. Control theory


5. Which theory would suggest that increasing police visibility and improving street lighting in a dark alley will deter a snatcher because it increases the risk of being caught?

A. Rational choice theory

B. Control theory

C. Strain theory

D. Social disorganization theory


6. The 'Concentric Zone Model' by Shaw and McKay identifies 'Zone II' (the Zone in Transition) as having the highest crime rates regardless of which ethnic group lives there. This finding supports which theory?

A. Rational choice theory

B. Control theory

C. Social disorganization theory

D. Strain theory


7. A government employee refuses to take a bribe because they strongly believe in the integrity of the law and do not want to jeopardize their 20 years of service toward a pension. This is an application of:

A. Control theory

B. Social disorganization theory

C. Rational choice theory

D. Strain theory


8. A student who feels they can never pass their board exams through hard study chooses to cheat because society only cares about the 'passing' result, not the process. Robert Merton would classify this under:

A. Rational choice theory

B. Control theory

C. Strain theory

D. Social disorganization theory


9. Which theory emphasizes that the certainty of being caught is more effective at preventing crime than the severity of the final punishment?

A. Control theory

B. Rational choice theory

C. Strain theory

D. Social disorganization theory


10. In a neighborhood where neighbors do not know each other and do not care if children skip school or loiter, crime begins to flourish because there is no 'informal social control.' This is the core of:

A. Social disorganization theory

B. Control theory

C. Rational choice theory

D. Strain theory


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Answer:

1. D

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. A

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. B

10. A


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CFLM 2 Character Formation, Nationalism and Patriotism Review Questions 1

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1.  When a police officer or a public servant has a tendency to delay doing an assigned task or investigation, reserving the work until tomorrow or a later date, they are exhibiting what negative Filipino trait?

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


2. An investigator puts off compiling a case folder because they aren't "in the mood" or feel they have plenty of time, delaying justice. This exemplifies what negative trait? 

A. Fatalism

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


3. The police station launches a massive, aggressive clean-up campaign against illegal street vendors on day one, but completely abandons the initiative by week three. This reflects which trait? 

A. Fatalism

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


4. The police station launches a massive, aggressive clean-up campaign against illegal street vendors on day one, but completely abandons the initiative by week three. This reflects which trait? 

A. Fatalism

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


5. A newly appointed Chief of Police launches a highly publicized, aggressive campaign against illegal gambling in the municipality. During the first week, arrests are made daily; however, after a month, the operations completely cease despite the continued existence of the illegal activity. This behavioral pattern of a fading initial enthusiasm is known as:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


6. An investigator is assigned a complex homicide case. Instead of immediately processing the crime scene evidence and securing witness statements, the investigator decides to leave the paperwork on their desk, muttering to a colleague, "I will just start working on this tomorrow morning." This habitual delaying of official duties is a manifestation of:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


7. Police Officer Aquino consistently tops his unit's performance evaluations due to his high arrest rate and discipline. Out of jealousy, several envious colleagues begin spreading false rumors about him and deliberately withholding critical intelligence to sabotage his upcoming promotion. This toxic behavior represents:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


8. Before conducting a high-risk raid on a known drug den, a team leader fails to conduct a proper tactical briefing or check the team's protective equipment. When asked about the lack of preparation, the leader simply replies, "God will take care of us, let's just see what happens." This dangerous reliance on luck or destiny over professional planning is called:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


9. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) introduces a strict new security protocol for mandatory cell inspections. The jail guards execute the inspections thoroughly for the first three days, but eventually grow bored with the routine and completely stop doing them by the end of the week. This short-lived effort is an example of:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


10. A police station clerk is tasked with encoding mandatory monthly crime statistics due in two weeks. The clerk ignores the task until the very last night before the deadline, resulting in a rushed, error-filled report that compromises the station's performance rating. This specific act of procrastination is best defined as:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


11. In a municipal police station, a junior officer proposes an innovative digital system to streamline file management. Instead of supporting the initiative, the senior non-commissioned officers mock the idea and actively discourage the chief from approving it, ensuring the junior officer does not look better than the rest of the staff. This negative cultural trait is called:

A. Fatalism (Bahala Na)

B. Ningas Cogon

C. Mañana Habit

D. Crab Mentality


12. Pursuant to the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8491), what is the correct rule when the Philippine national flag is displayed simultaneously with a foreign national flag?

A. The Philippine flag is smaller

B. The Philippine flag is lower

C. Same size and height

D. Foreign flag raised first


13. Under RA 8491, what size rule applies when a foreign flag is displayed with the Philippine flag?

A. The Philippine flag is smaller

B. The Philippine flag is larger

C. Both must be equal size

D. Size is entirely optional


14. When flown with a foreign flag, the Philippine flag must match it in which aspect?

A. Staff height and size

B. Specific fabric type

C. Total length of rope

D. Method of manufacturing


15. Which law regulates the correct protocol for displaying the Philippine flag with foreign flags?

A. Republic Act No. 4316

B. Republic Act No. 8491

C. Republic Act No. 9165

D. Republic Act No. 11131


16. What is the rule regarding the hoisting of the Philippine flag and the foreign national flag?

A. Foreign flag raised first

B. Local flag raised first

C. Raised on alternate days

D. Raised at the same time


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Answer:

1. C

2. C

3. B

4. B

5. B

6. C

7. D

8. A

9. B

10. C

11. D

12. C

13. C

14. A

15. B

16. B

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 1. A researcher must ensure that all sources cited throughout a study—such as books, journals, and online articles—are properly listed. Which section of the research paper is being described?

A. Reference materials

B. Curriculum Vitae

C. Reference list

D. Appendix


2. Which section of a research paper is located at the very end of the document and contains supplementary or detailed materials—such as raw data, blank survey questionnaires, or sample consent letters—that support the study?

A. Reference materials

B. Curriculum Vitae

C. Reference list

D. Appendix


3. Which section of a research study or dissertation provides a detailed summary of the researcher's educational background, professional history, academic publications, and credentials?

A. Reference materials

B. Curriculum Vitae

C. Reference list

D. Appendix


4. When conducting a literature review, a criminologist may consult dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, or legal indexes to find quick background information or definitions. What category of background library resources does this describe?

A. Reference materials

B. Curriculum Vitae

C. Reference list

D. Appendix


5. In a study investigating 'The Impact of Police Visibility on the Crime Rate in Metro Manila,' what type of variable is 'Police Visibility'?

A. Confounding variable

B. Dependent variable

C. Independent variable

D. Intervening variable


6. A criminologist conducts a study by diving deep into the lived experiences of modern-day piracy survivors through face-to-face, unstructured interviews. What research design is being utilized?

A. Qualitative design

B. Experimental design

C. Correlational design

D. Quantitative design


7. Which probability sampling technique involves dividing the target population into distinct sub-groups based on shared traits—such as rank, gender, or crime type—before randomly selecting participants from each sub-group?

A. Purposive sampling

B. Cluster sampling

C. Snowball sampling

D. Stratified random sampling


8. When a researcher copies a paragraph verbatim from a Supreme Court ruling or a published criminological journal without using quotation marks or providing proper attribution, what ethical violation is committed?

A. Fabrication

B. Falsification

C. Plagiarism

D. Malpractice


9. Where should a researcher place bulky items such as the actual survey questionnaires, sample informed consent forms, or endorsement letters signed by the PNP Regional Director?

A. Theoretical Framework

B. Reference list

C. Appendix

D. Introduction


10. A researcher collects numerical data representing the monthly number of recorded theft cases from ten different police precincts over five years. What type of data is being gathered?

A. Quantitative data 

B. Nominal data

C. Subjective data

D. Qualitative data


11. To understand the underground operations of illegal drug syndicates, a researcher blends into a high-risk community and actively participates in day-to-day interactions without revealing their identity. What data collection method is being applied?

A. Structured interview

B. Covert participant observation

C. Overt participant observation

D. Focus group discussion


12. A thesis tracking the rehabilitation progress of inmates utilizes a sampling method where the researcher intentionally selects individuals who have served at least ten years in prison. What non-probability sampling technique is this? 

A. Simple random sampling

B. Convenience sampling

C. Purposive sampling

D. Quota sampling


13. Which section of Chapter 1 in a standard line-by-line research outline explicitly sets the boundaries of the study by stating what is included and what is deliberately excluded?

A. Scope and Delimitation

B. Statement of the Problem

C. Definition of Terms

D. Significance of the Study


14. Before administering a survey to active police officers, a researcher conducts a small-scale trial run with ten non-participating officers to check if the questions are clear and consistent. What is this trial run called?

A. Pilot testing

B. Data editing

C. Triangulation

D. Sampling frame evaluation


15. A research paper includes a section that visualizes the logical relationship between variables using a schematic diagram, often called a paradigm. What is this section?

A. Conceptual Framework

B. Historical Research Design

C. Research Abstract

D. Review of Related Literature


16. What level of data measurement classifies variable attributes into distinct categories with a strict, meaningful rank or hierarchical progression, such as military or police ranks (e.g., Patrolman, Corporal, Sergeant)?

A. Ratio level

B. Nominal level

C. Interval level

D. Ordinal level


17. If a researcher alters or manipulates actual crime statistics in their final report to make a newly implemented community policing program look more successful than it actually was, what research misconduct is committed?

A. Duplication

B. Plagiarism

C. Fabrication

D. Falsification


18. A criminological study seeks to determine if a correlation exists between an individual's family income level and their likelihood of recidivism. What type of research design is this?

A. Phenomenological design

B. Correlational design

C. Descriptive design

D. Experimental design


19. Which component of a research paper's methodology section details the total population from which samples are drawn, along with the precise mathematical formula or technique used to select respondents?

A. Research Instrument

B. Population and Sampling

C. Data Gathering Procedure

D. Statistical Treatment of Data


20. A researcher designs a new survey questionnaire to measure the level of job burnout among jail guards. Before deployment, they submit the questionnaire to a panel of three seasoned jail wardens and two senior criminologists to verify if the questions accurately cover all dimensions of workplace stress. What specific type of validation is being conducted?

A. Predictive Validity

B. Content Validity

C. Reliability Testing

D. Criterion-related Validity


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Answer:

1. C

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. C

6. A

7. D

8. C

9. C

10. A

11. B

12. C

13. A

14. A

15. A

16. D

17. D

18. B

19. B

20. B


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 Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts Review Questions 1

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1. A house like structures above the perimeter barrier, which increases the range and observation.

A. Top guard

B. Wire Fence

C. Towers

D. Security lighting


2. An industrial complex installs elevated, house-like structures along its perimeter barrier to provide security personnel with a commanding view of the entire property. This physical security feature is designed primarily to maximize which of the following?

A. Top guard capability

B. Range and observation

C. Perimeter illumination

D. Barrier resistance


3. To prevent intruders from easily scaling a 10-foot chain-link fence, a security manager adds an outward-slanting structure consisting of multiple strands of barbed wire at the very top of the barrier. This specific component is known as a:

A. Tower guard

B. Clear zone

C. Top guard

D. Secondary barrier


4. Which of the following physical security measures serves as the primary, continuous medium-structure designed to establish the physical boundary of a protected facility and deter unauthorized access at ground level?

A. Security lighting

B. Wire fence

C. Watchtower

D. Perimeter vault


5. A security audit reveals that a facility’s blind spots can be compromised under the cover of darkness. The administration decides to install high-intensity illumination along the perimeter wall. What specific security component are they implementing to improve visibility without adding physical height?

A. Top guard

B. Wire fence

C. Security lighting

D. Observation tower


6. In physical security system design, what is the distinct tactical advantage of a guard tower over standard security lighting and wire fencing?

A. It provides a flexible, moving barrier against intrusion.

B. It offers an elevated, sheltered vantage point that increases the range of observation.

C. It serves as an automated access control point for personnel.

D. It eliminates the need for top guards on adjacent fences.


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Answer:

1. C

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

6. B

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