Establishing a professional licensing program of procurement positions in the government is a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and integrity of public procurement processes, and ensuring that procurement professionals are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle complex procurement processes. The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 continue reading : Elevating Procurement Excellence through Procurement Professional Licensing under RA 12009

The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), through its Technical Support Office, in partnership with the State Universities and Colleges and Higher Education Colleges, has been conducting the Public Procurement Specialist Certification Course (PPSCC) since 2017. The PPSCC program is an opportunity for the procurement practitioners to reinforce their technical skills and acquire new learning concepts continue reading : Advancing Excellence: Strengthening the Certification Framework for the Procurement Professionals under RA 12009

In line with the governing principles of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 on professionalism, Section 46 mandates the Department of Budget and Management to create procurement positions in government based on qualification standards set by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) and approved by the Civil Service Commission. Quality continue reading : Elevating Public Procurement: Development of Qualification Standards for Procurement Professionals under RA 12009

Government agencies encounter several significant challenges in their procurement undertakings, which can impact the successful implementation of their projects and the timely delivery of public services. Some of the identified challenges include: Inconsistent Performance: The absence of standardized skills and knowledge can lead to varied quality in procurement processes, resulting in different interpretations of rules, continue reading : Empowering Excellence: Competency Based Procurement Positions under RA 12009

In accordance with Section 11 of the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184, which mandates that agencies establish either a single Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) or multiple BACs based on the number and complexity of projects to be procured, as well as a procurement unit to support the BAC, the continue reading : Elevating Public Procurement: Independent Procurement Positions in the Government under RA 12009

Historically, procurement was considered just one of many tasks managed by administrative personnel within government agencies, rather than a specialized function. Today, however, it is recognized as a highly complex and essential activity, crucial for ensuring the efficient use of public resources to improve service delivery and the quality of life for citizens. The role continue reading : Building Capacity, Ensuring Integrity: The Path to Procurement Professionalization

Observers play a crucial role in enhancing transparency in government procurement. By actively participating, they help ensure that public funds are used efficiently and ethically. Their involvement promotes accountability and reduces the risk of corruption through independent oversight and monitoring. 📜 Background The engagement of observers was first institutionalized under the Government Procurement Reform Act continue reading : Empowering Civil Society Organizations in the Procurement Process under RA 12009

The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 aims to enhance transparency, strengthen accountability, prevent conflicts of interest, and combat corruption in government procurement by mandating the disclosure of beneficial owners involved in the procurement process. The NGPA defines beneficial owners as natural persons who: 1. Ultimately owns the corporation; 2. dominantly continue reading : Enhancing Transparency: Beneficial Ownership Disclosure under RA 12009

Aligned with the principles of transparency, the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 mandates the video recording of all procurement-related conferences for competitive bidding. This initiative is consistent with Article II, Section 28 of the 1987 Constitution, which declares that, subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and continue reading : Enhancing Transparency through Video Recording: A Key Provision of RA 12009

Open government encompasses various initiatives to make government operations more transparent, participatory, and accountable. The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), or Republic Act No. 12009, introduces significant measures to enhance transparency and accountability in government procurement by promoting open contracting and public monitoring. Open contracting standards enable the disclosure of data and documents at all continue reading : Fostering Trust and Transparency through Open Government and Open Contracting under RA 12009