PRESS RELEASES
| Erratum on the Numbering of the Last Two Advisories Issued in CY 2022 from Advisory No. 03-2022 to Nos. 04-2022 and 05-2022 |
| March 19, 2023 |
| This is to inform you that the identical numbering of the last two (2) Advisories as Advisory No. 03-2022 shall be corrected and reflected... |
| Authority of Officers-in-Charge or Acting Directors or Acting Chief Executive Officers in Public Procurement Contracts under Memorandum Circular No. 09-2022 |
| 10/28/2022 |
| In anticipation of requests for clarification on the implication of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 9, s. 2022 issued by the Office of the President which revokes item 4 of MC No. 3, s. 2022, we are providing this Advisory... |
| Advisory on the Extension of Deadline for the Submission of Procurement Reports |
| 02/14/2022 |
| Please be informed that the Government Procurement Policy Board, through Resolution No. 01-2022 dated 3 February 2022, approved the extension of deadline for the submission of procurement reports... |
| GPPB Approves the Proposed Electronic Bidding (E-Bidding) Guidelines for the Pilot Implementation of the E-Bidding Facility under the Modernized Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System |
| 01/14/2022 |
| In order to promote transparency and efficiency, alongside the use of information and communications technology in the conduct of end-to-end procurement activities, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) issued Resolution No. 21-2021 which approved the Proposed Electronic Bidding (E-Bidding) Guidelines for the pilot implementation of the E-Bidding facility under the Modernized Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (mPhilGEPS) starting December 2021... |
| Reminder on the Submission of Procurement Reports for FY 2022 |
| 01/11/2022 |
| This is to remind all Procuring Entities (PEs) on the submission of procurement reports for FY 2022 pursuant to Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 11-2020, re: "Approving the Electronic Submission of Annual Procurement Plans (APPs), Procurement Monitoring Reports (PMRs) and Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator (APCPI) Results, and Posting and Extension of Deadline for Submission of APPs and PMRs", and GPPB Circular 02-2020, re: "Guidelines in the Posting and Submission of APPs, PMRs and APCPI Results"... |
| GPPB Issues Circular on the Conduct of Procurement Activities during the Election Period for the 09 May 2022 National and Local Elections |
| 01/10/2022 |
| In order to avoid delays in the conduct of procurement activities during the National and Local Elections, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) issues guidelines prior to every election to guide Procuring Entities (PEs) in the conduct of their procurement during the said period... |
| GPPB Issues Guidelines for the Conduct of Community Participation in Procurement |
| 12/02/2021 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) has issued Guidelines for the Conduct of Community Participation in Procurement (Guidelines) through GPPB Resolution No. 18-2021. The Guidelines was issued to streamline the process in the conduct of Negotiated Procurement- Community Participation (NP-CP). It aims to encourage community participation in the procurement of Goods and Simple Infrastructure Projects for the implementation of Community-Based Projects... |
| GPPB Lifts the Suspension of the Mandatory Submission of PhilGEPS Platinum Certificate to Streamline the Process of Eligibility Check and in Preparation for Full Electronic Bidding |
| 11/26/2021 |
| The GPPB recently approved Resolution No. 15-2021 fully implementing, among others, the mandatory submission of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Certificate of Platinum Registration and Membership (“Platinum Certificateâ€) in Competitive Bidding and Limited Source Bidding under Section 8.5.2, in relation to Section 25.2, and Section 54.6 of the 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184... |
| Online Training for the Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs) on Republic Act No. 9184 and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations |
| 09/05/2021 |
| In pursuit of its mandate to establish a sustainable training program to develop the capacity of government procurement practitioners through the conduct of regular procurement training programs, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) through its Technical Support Office (TSO) will conduct 10 Batches of Online Training for the Municipal Local Government Units (MLGUs) on Republic Act No. 9184 and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations via ZOOM... |
| Online Training for Civil Society Organizations on Republic Act 9184 and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations |
| 07/21/2021 |
| To strengthen the capability of the representatives of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as third-party observers during government procurement activities, the Government Procurement Policy Board - Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) will conduct a free Online Training for CSO representatives on Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184) and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on 29 to 30 July 2021, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom... |
| Training on Republic Act No. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations for Micro and Small Enterprises |
| 06/15/2021 |
| In support of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the country, the GPPB-TSO in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED) will offer a free online training on “Republic Act No. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for Micro and Small Enterprises†on 23-25 June 2021, from 8:00 AM – 12:10 PM... |
| Submission of Procurement Reports |
| 03/25/2021 |
| Pursuant to Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 11-2020 and GPPB Circular No. 02-2020, this advisory is being issued to remind all Procuring Entities (PEs) on their compliance with the submission of procurement reports... |
| GPPB issues Circular Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance in Procurement |
| 03/04/2021 |
| Responding to frequent queries on posting requirements, the GPPB issued Circular No. 01-2021 which provides a user-friendly checklist that guides Procuring Entities (PE) on posting requirements under Republic Act No. 9184 and associated issuances... |
| [MEMORANDUM] Granting Authority to Make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Prescribing Conditions Therefor, and for Other Purposes |
| 02/19/2021 |
| Memorandum Order No. 51, Granting Authority to make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Prescribing Conditions Therefor, and for Other Purposes |
| [MEMORANDUM] Granting Authority to Make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Prescribing Conditions Therefor, and for Other Purposes |
| 02/19/2021 |
| Memorandum Order No. 51, Granting Authority to make Advance Payments for the Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Prescribing Conditions Therefor, and for Other Purposes |
| Negotiated Procurement Under Emergency Cases |
| 03/23/2020 |
| In anticipation of requests for clarification on the application of Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases) under Section 53 (b) of Republic Act (RA) No. 91841 and Section 53.2 of its 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the Government Procurement Policy Board-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) is issuing this opinion to guide all Procuring Entities (PEs) in the conduct of their Procurement Projects under this modality... |
| GPPB Approves Use of Simplified Philippine Bidding Documents |
| 10/05/2020 |
| The GPPB has approved the adoption and use of the 6th edition of the Philippine Bidding Documents (PBDs) for the Procurement of Goods and of Infrastructure through Resolution No. 15-2020 dated July 28, 2020. the PBDs for the Procurement of Goods have been reduced to 40 pages from 112, and for Infrastructure Projects, down to 35 pages from 113... |
| Proactive Procurement |
| August 2020 |
| GPPB-TSO shifts to Online Training to deliver free webinars on Government Procurment nationwide in response to the Public Health Emergency and in preparation for the "New Normal" |
| GPPB approves adoption of the Simplified Philippine Bidding Documents for Goods and Infrastructure Projects |
| 08/12/2020 |
| As part of the continuous efforts to streamline the processes of procurement, the simplification of Philippine Bidding Documents (PBDs) has been initiated by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) through its Technical Support Office (TSO)... |
| Deadline of Posting of Procurement Data for all Contracts Awarded under Emergency Procurement under Bayanihan Act |
| 07/01/2020 |
| In light of the lapse of the effectivity of Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act last 23 June 2020, the effectivity of GPPB Circular No. 01,2 which is the basis for Emergency Procurement under the Bayanihan Act, has also expired... |
| Construction Guidelines for Project Implementation during the period of Public Health Emergency |
| The President declared a state of public health emergency through Presidential Proclamation No. 922 s. 2020 to address the Corona Virus Disease (COVID=19) threat, subsequently, placing the whole of Luzon under Enhanced..... |
| NPM No. 004-2020: Emergency Procurement under Republic Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act |
| 04/16/2020 |
| Government Procurement Policy Board - Technical Support Office issued opinion summarizing the rules and procedure for emergency procurement under the Bayanihan Act and addressing possible issues... |
| GPPB approves Circular on Emergency Procurement under the Bayanihan Act |
| 04/13/2020 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board has issued Resolution No. 06-2020 approving the the Guidelines for Emergency Procurement under the Bayanihan Act... |
| Commission on Audit and Government Procurement Policy Board Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 |
| 03/26/2020 |
| Today, 26 March 2020, the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 “Emergency Procurement by the Government during a State of Public Health Emergency Arising from the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). ”... |
| GPPB Issues Simplified Guidelines on Negotiated Procurement under Emergency Cases amidst COVID-19 Pandemic |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) has simplified the government procurement process by issuing a guide for all Procuring Entities (PEs) in the conduct of their Procurement Projects under a state of calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following rules were approved through GPPB Resolution No. 03-2020... |
| Submission of CY 2019 Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicator System (APCPI) Results |
| 03/19/2020 |
| In light of the declaration of the President of Public Health Emergency, and subsequent issuances directing the adoption of alternate work arrangements... |
| 2020 Procurement Forum |
| 01/02/2020 |
| The GPPB-TSO will conduct the 2nd Annual Procurement Forum on 13-14 January 2020 with its objective to (a) impart insights on procurement policies and strategies intended to better manage procurement projects, increase efficiency and prevent failures of bidding; and... |
| 2019 Year End Joint Meeting GPPB-IATWG |
| 12/10/2019 |
| The GPPB and the IATWG conducted its Year-End Joint Meeting last 10 December 2019 at Ayuntamiento de Manila, Bureau of Treasury in Manila... |
| Knowledge and Skills Enhancement Training-Workshop for GPPB Recognized Trainers |
| 12/02/2019 |
| Pursuant to its mandate, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), through its Technical Support Office (TSO) established a sustainable training program in order to develop the capacity of government procurement officers and employees, and to ensure the conduct of regular procurement training programs for procuring entities nationwide... |
| 6th Kalikasan Green Productivity, Green Purchasing, Towards Green Philippines (Kalikasan GP3) |
| 11/05/2019 |
| Executive Director Rowena Candice M. Ruiz served as a Resource Person during the 6th Kalikasan GP3 held last 05-06 November 2019 at the Novotel, Araneta Center, Quezon City. The activity centers on the theme "Doing More with Less for a Climate Smart Economy: Inclusive Growth for Tourism Industry and Upland Communities."... |
| Orientation Course: Priming Leaders for Effective Local Governance |
| 07/08/2019 |
| The PROGRAM FOR NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS (Program for NEOs) is a continuing intervention of the Department of the Interior and Local Government through the Local Government Academy in its commitment to provide a harmonized and holistic capacity development delivery mechanism for local governments all over the country... |
| The Philippines is now an Observer to the World Trade Organization, Committee on Government Procurement |
| 06/26/2019 |
| On June 26, 2019 Executive Director Rowena Candice M. Ruiz attended the formal session of the World Trade Organization, Committee on Government Procurement, where the Philippines’ application for observer status, filed last 6 May 2019, was approved... |
| GPPB-TSO and USTDA conduct course on Life-Cycle Course Analysis for Best Value Procurement |
| 06/17/2019 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board - Technical Support Office (GPPB - TSO), through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency represented by Ms. Andrea Lupo, Director of Global Programs and Mr. Garth A. Hibbert, Chief of Office of Acquisition Management, conducted a “Course on Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for Best Value Procurement†held on 17-21 June 2019... |
| Thailand Study Visit |
| 06/19/2019 |
| Study Visit at the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office of Thailand Delegates from the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency led by Ms. Denise Andres, Senior Advisor at Refrigeration and Air conditioning Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action project, German International Cooperation... |
| GPPB, Inter-Agency Technical Working Group discuss gaps and developments on procurement of gov’t projects |
| 05/23/2019 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) and its Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (IATWG) fleshed out issues and challenges on the procurement of government projects in a joint meeting held on May 23, 2019 in Clark, Pampanga.... |
| Procurement Summit 2019: Fostering Stakeholders Participation Towards a Strong and Responsive Procurement |
| 03/25/2019 |
| The GPPB and its Technical Support Office (TSO) conducted this year`s Procurement Summit held last 25-26 March 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila wherein hundreds of public officials... |
| Training Workshop on Procurement Planning, Project Costing and Technical Specifications Writing |
| 03/18/2019 |
| GPPB conducted a Training Workshop on Procurement Planning, Project Costing and Technical Specifications Writing... |
| GPPB eyes simplified procedure on SK procurement |
| 03/05/2019 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) plans to craft a simplified procedure which will guide the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) on better planning and procurement... |
| DBM Lauds appointment of Secretary Diokno as BSP Governor |
| 03/05/2019 |
| The Department of Budget and Management congratulates Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno for his appointment as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Chairman of the Monetary Board... |
| Discussion on Barangay and SK Procurement |
| 03/04/2019 |
| Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Regional Directors gathered today at the DBM Library to discuss the rollout of barangay procurement... |
| Bangladesh Study Visit |
| 02/26/2019 |
| Study Visit at the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office of Delegates from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh led by Mr. Md Aziz Taher Khan... |
| Early procurement designed to quicken implementation |
| 02/13/2019 |
| Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno today vehemently objected to the accusations of Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr published in the news... |
| 1st GPPB-IATWG Meeting |
| 02/07/2019 |
| The GPPB, together with its IATWG, held its very first meeting for CY 2019 last Thursday, 07 February 2019... |
| Groundbreaking Ceremony of the GPPB-TSO Building |
| 02/07/2019 |
| GPPB Chair Sec. Benjamin E. Diokno and the Members of the GPPB and IATWG, GPPB-TSO Executive Director Atty. Rowena Candice M. Ruiz, with UP President Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion.... |
| Government Procurement Policy Board holds first ever Procurement Forum |
| 01/24/2019 |
| The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) held their first ever Procurement Forum this morning at athe Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City... |
| Contracts for Ongoing Projects to be Awarded under Reenacted Budget |
| 01/20/2019 |
| The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) clarified that a number of contracts for ongoing projects... |
| Revalidation Exercise for GPPB-TSO Recognized Trainers |
| 01/07/2019 |
| The GPPB-TSO conducted a series of revalidation exercise for its recognized trainers nationwide on 7, 8, 9 and 10 January 2019... |
| Government Procurement Policy Board Inter-Agency Technical Working Group Year End Meeting 2018 |
| 12/20/2018 |
| The GPPB, together with the members of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (IATWG)... |
| Signing of Memorandum of Agreement |
| 12/18/2018 |
| Signing of Memorandum of Agreement among the Government Procurement Policy Board and Partner State Universities and Colleges... |
| Indonesia Study Visit |
| 12/06/2018 |
| Study Visit at the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office of Delegates from the National Public Procurement Agency, Government of Indonesia led by Mr. Arwan Hermawan... |