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RA 12009: The New Government Procurement Act and What It Replaced
RA 12009, the New Government Procurement Act, revised RA 9184 with new procurement principles, modes, and planning rules for all government agencies.
Blacklisting of Government Contractors in the Philippines: Causes and Defenses
Blacklisting bars a contractor and its affiliates from all government procurement. Learn how the penalty works under the IRR of RA 12009 and how to respond.
Unsolicited Proposal and Swiss Challenge in Philippine Government Procurement
How unsolicited proposals and the Swiss challenge work under the New Government Procurement Act, including the bid matching rules and award conditions.
Public-Private Partnerships in the Philippines: The Legal Framework Explained
Understand the legal framework for public-private partnerships in the Philippines under the PPP Code, its IRR, and the New Government Procurement Act.
Alternative Modes of Procurement in the Philippines: When Government May Use Them
Alternative modes of procurement in the Philippines let agencies skip open bidding only under specific conditions set by the New Government Procurement Act.
Government Bidding Process in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the government bidding process in the Philippines under the New Government Procurement Act, from procurement planning to contract award.
Bid Security and Performance Security in Philippine Government Contracts
Understand bid security and performance security in Philippine government procurement under RA 12009 and its IRR, including their purpose and key rules.
PhilGEPS Registration Requirements: What Suppliers Need to Join and Bid
PhilGEPS registration requirements explained: the single electronic procurement portal, its role in bidding, and how suppliers qualify to join government procurement.
Small Value Procurement Threshold in the Philippines Under RA 12009
What is the small value procurement threshold in the Philippines? Learn how the New Government Procurement Act and its IRR treat small value procurement.
Anti-Graft Compliance in Philippine Government Contracts: Key Rules
Anti-graft compliance in Philippine government contracts rests on Republic Act No. 3019, the Ombudsman Act, and the Government Procurement Reform Act.
Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over GOCC Managers: Procurement Delay Case
Supreme Court clarifies Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over GOCC managers regardless of salary grade, in a government procurement delay case.
Managerial Responsibility in Government Procurement: Defining the Sandiganbayan’s Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court clarifies that GOCC managers, regardless of salary grade, fall under Sandiganbayan jurisdiction for procurement offenses.
Government Procurement: When Can Bids Be Rejected Under RA 9184
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of the Head of Procuring Entity’s power to cancel bids under RA 9184’s reservation clause.
Grave Misconduct and the Limits of Good Faith in Public Service Procurement
Supreme Court clarifies when good faith excuses public officers from grave misconduct in government procurement and acceptance of goods.
Government Procurement: Contract Splitting, Shopping, and Good Faith Liability
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on contract splitting in government procurement, shopping as an alternative mode, and when officials may be excused from returning disallowed amounts.
Navigating Government Procurement: Avoiding Liability in Disallowed Transactions
Learn how the Supreme Court held BAC members liable for flawed procurement, and how to avoid audit disallowances.
Navigating Anti-Graft Law Good Faith Defense in Government Procurement
Explore the good faith defense in anti-graft cases through a recent Supreme Court acquittal in a government procurement dispute.
Navigating Government Procurement: Avoiding Misconduct and Neglect of Duty
A look at how the Supreme Court distinguished simple misconduct from gross neglect of duty in a flawed government procurement case.
Government Procurement: Upholding Integrity and Accountability in Public Bidding Processes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies accountability of BAC members in irregular government procurement under RA 9184, ruling on grave and simple misconduct.
Bidding Rights Prospective vs Actual Bidders and Preliminary Injunctions
Supreme Court clarifies that prospective bidders lack clear legal rights for preliminary injunctions in government procurement disputes.
Bidding Rights Clear Legal Right Required FOR Preliminary Injunction IN Government Contracts
Supreme Court clarifies that prospective bidders lack the clear legal right needed for preliminary injunction in government procurement disputes.
Direct Contracting in Government Procurement: When Exemptions Lead to Liability
The Supreme Court clarifies when direct contracting in government procurement is allowed and when it leads to administrative liability for public officers.
Upholding Government Procurement Standards: The Duty of Bids and Awards Committees to Ensure Lawful Transactio
The Supreme Court clarifies that Bids and Awards Committees must justify direct contracting and cannot rely blindly on recommendations, ensuring lawful government procurement.
Grave Misconduct in Government Procurement: SC Reverses Acquittal of Bataan Officials
Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of Bataan officials for grave misconduct in anomalous patrol boat procurement, stressing public trust breach.