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An arbitration clause in a contract between Ardentis Energy Corp., a Philippine corporation, and BalticSpark Ltd., a foreign supplier, provides that any dispute arising out of or relating to the contract shall be settled by arbitration under the PCA Rules, seated in The Hague, with the award final and binding. A dispute concerns the interpretation of a price-adjustment mechanism linked to a global crude-index. The PCA tribunal issues a final award in favor of BalticSpark. Ardentis Energy Corp. applies for recognition and enforcement of the PCA award in a Philippine trial court, arguing that (i) the tribunal exceeded its authority by interpreting a clause not within the submission, and (ii) enforcement would undermine Philippine public policy by imposing external obligations inconsistent with Philippine energy policy and resource sovereignty. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine governing recognition and enforcement of PCA awards in the Philippines. (b) Distinguish the governing rule on grounds to resist recognition or enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Philippine courts. (c) Apply the doctrine to the facts: should the Philippine court recognize and enforce the PCA award? Briefly explain why, focusing on scope of submission, due process, and public policy considerations rather than merits.