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 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