In celebration of Philippine Bamboo Month, as mandated by Republic Act No. 1401, the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office GPPB-TSO is one with the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology in highlighting the importance of bamboo as a key resource for sustainability. By embracing bamboo, we support continue reading : Philippine Bamboo Month 2024
The Government Procurement Policy Board and its Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) join the celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) this September! The 124th PCSA is being celebrated in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, series of 1997, declaring such month as the Civil Service Month. This also commemorates the establishment of the continue reading : 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary
The New Government Procurement Reform Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 underscores the importance of Inclusive Procurement Programs, which aim to create opportunities for marginalized sectors, including microenterprises, social enterprises, and startups. The primary objective is to enhance participation and promote fairness in procurement activities while recognizing gender and ethnic equity, poverty reduction, and continue reading : Empowering Marginalized Sectors and Promoting Gender Parity and Poverty Reduction through Inclusive Procurement under RA 12009
The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), through Resolution No. 25-2017, adopted the Philippine Green Public Procurement (GPP) Roadmap and technical specifications for prioritized common-use and non-common-use supplies and equipment. This resolution aims to mainstream GPP in government procurement, ensuring that environmental criteria are considered in government spending. By 2021, the TSO was on a mission continue reading : Realizing our Sustainable Development Goals through Sustainable Public Procurement under RA 12009
Incorporating sustainable procurement in government spending is a game-changer for our environment and economy. According to a World Bank study, green public procurement can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote responsible business practices, and drive innovation across industries. By evaluating the total cost of ownership and prioritizing energy-efficient, low-carbon products, we can achieve long-term savings continue reading : Embracing Sustainable Public Procurement for a Greener Philippines under RA 12009
On 12 August 2024, the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) launched three Innovative Digital Platforms to make government procurement more open, transparent, participatory, and of course accessible and efficient. The event, held at the GPPB-TSO Building, marked a major step in advancing these goals. Present at the launch were key figures crucial continue reading : IN PHOTOS | GPPB-TSO Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations to Revolutionize Public Procurement in the Philippines
Fighting corruption is high on government agendas, which demands new and innovative solutions. In light of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, the Philippines ranked 115 out of 180 countries globally with a score of 34 out of 100, where a perfect score of 100 means very clean while zero means highly corrupt. Department of Budget continue reading : Digitalization as an Anti-Corruption Strategy under RA 12009
In today’s digital age, governments are leveraging data analytics to enhance their operations and decision-making processes. The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 introduced a new provision highlighting the importance of data analytics in enhancing government procurement process. 📊✨ Section 24 of RA 12009 mandates the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), continue reading : Use of Data Science in Public Procurement under RA 12009