Advisory No. 04-2024 – Release of the 2025 Professionalization Calendar for Procurement Professionals and the General Public

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The Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) is honored to announce the release of the 2025 Professionalization Calendar, with primary focus on the roll-out of the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No. 12009). This comprehensive and dynamic online calendar represents our proactive approach to ensuring that public and private stakeholders are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills required to implement and comply with the provisions of this landmark legislation.

Public Advisory (20 December 2024 Walk-in Clients)

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Please be advised that the Legal and Research Division (LRD) of the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office will be attending a Year-End Culminating Activity offsite from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 20 December 2024. Consequently, the LRD will be available to accommodate walk-in clients only until 11:00 AM on that day, subject to the availability of Action Officers and any pre-scheduled meetings.

All consultation requests will be scheduled for the following week. For procurement-related inquiries, please contact us via email at gppb@gppb.gov.ph.

Key Changes in Negotiated Procurement for Direct Retail Purchase under RA 12009

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The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 introduces significant changes to the Negotiated Mode of Procurement for Direct Retail Purchase adopted from the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184 (RA 9184), which includes Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) products, airline tickets, and online subscriptions. Under the NGPA, continue reading : Key Changes in Negotiated Procurement for Direct Retail Purchase under RA 12009

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Government Procurement!!

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Today, we proudly announce the completion of the first draft of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), or Republic Act No. 12009. This milestone was achieved after a series of IRR committee meetings, as well as multi-stakeholder consultations, which also involved development partners and various private sectors. In continue reading : Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Government Procurement!!

Advisory No. 03-2024 – Notice on the Use of the Real-Time Early Procurement Activity (EPA) Generating Information and Analytics (REGINA) for the Submission of Fiscal Year 2025 and the Succeeding EPA Certifications

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This is to inform all Procuring Entities (PEs) on the use of the Real-time EPA Generating Information and Analytics (REGINA) in the submission of the relevant Certifications on the Undertaking/Non-Undertaking and Exceptions of Early Procurement Activities (EPA), including re-submissions and requests for reconsiderations on or before the end of January 2025, in accordance with Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 18-2023.

Enhancing Procurement for Health, Education, and Advanced Technologies under RA 12009

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The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), or Republic Act No. 12009, adopted the Negotiated Procurement for United Nations (UN) Agencies, International Organizations, or International Financing Institutions from the Government Procurement Reform Act, or Republic Act No. 9184. This covers similar procurement but excludes infrastructure projects, focusing more on health and education, advanced technologies, and critical continue reading : Enhancing Procurement for Health, Education, and Advanced Technologies under RA 12009

Advancing Inclusive Procurement for Community Empowerment under RA 12009

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In 2021, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), through its Technical Support Office (TSO), has taken a significant step forward in enhancing community involvement in government procurement processes. Through the development of the Guidelines for Negotiated Procurement for Community Participation, as outlined in GPPB Resolution No. 18-2021, the GPPB aims to foster greater inclusivity and continue reading : Advancing Inclusive Procurement for Community Empowerment under RA 12009

Empowering NGOs for a Better Nation under RA 12009

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The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 adopts the Negotiated Procurement for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) from the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184. This encourages the active participation of NGOs in public procurement, ensuring that projects earmarked for NGOs are executed efficiently and transparently. The NGPA outlines continue reading : Empowering NGOs for a Better Nation under RA 12009

Utilizing Government-Owned Facilities under Republic Act No. 12009

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The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 continues to include the Negotiated Procurement for Lease of Real Property and Venue provision from the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184. This provision emphasizes the preference for using government-owned properties or venues for official government functions. For official purposes, continue reading : Utilizing Government-Owned Facilities under Republic Act No. 12009

Strengthening National Security through Defense Cooperation Agreements and Inventory-Based Items under RA 12009

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The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 adopted from the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184 a significant provision for Negotiated Procurement on Defense Cooperation Agreements and Inventory-Based Items. This allows the Secretary of National Defense to directly negotiate with foreign agencies or instrumentalities for major defense continue reading : Strengthening National Security through Defense Cooperation Agreements and Inventory-Based Items under RA 12009