Section 74 of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 mandated the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a cost-efficient validation and certification program for green products to attract green investment in consultation with relevant government agencies and the private sector. The NGPA encourages promoting local products and services continue reading : Fostering Sustainable Growth by Building a Green Local Market under RA 12009

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

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

The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 adopted a whole-government- approach framework to maximize government resources in the most impactful and efficient way across government agencies by sharing of information through an integrated database. Section 23 of the NGPA authorizes the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) to develop a framework for continue reading : Whole-Government-Approach through Database Interconnectivity between Government Agencies under RA 12009