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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.
Competitive Dialogue in Philippine Procurement: A Guide to RA 12009's Two-Stage Bidding Mode
Competitive dialogue is a new procurement mode under RA 12009 that lets agencies hold a two-stage bidding process to finalize complex project requirements.
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.
RA 12009 IRR Effectivity: Transition Rules from RA 9184 Explained
The RA 12009 IRR took effect after publication, but the transition from RA 9184 is governed by specific rules on pending and ongoing procurement.
Procurement Practitioner Certification in the Philippines Under RA 12009
Procurement practitioner certification in the Philippines is mandated under RA 12009, which requires a competency and certification framework for procurement professionals.
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.
Selling Technology to the Philippine Government: Procurement Basics
Selling technology to the Philippine government? Learn how procurement rules under RA 12009 govern eligibility, bidding, and contracts with agencies.
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.
Foreign Contractor Construction Philippines: Rules on Doing Construction Work
A foreign contractor in the Philippines must comply with corporation, licensing, and procurement rules before undertaking construction projects. Here is how it works.
Bid Protest in the Philippines: Grounds, Forum, and Deadlines Under RA 12009
A bid protest in the Philippines lets a bidder question a procurement decision. Learn the grounds, the forum, and the deadlines under RA 12009.
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.
Variation Orders in Philippine Government Contracts: What Contractors Must Know
A variation order in a Philippine government contract changes the work, cost, or time of an ongoing project. Learn how the procurement law governs these changes.
Disputes with Philippine Government Agencies and LGUs Over Contracts
Facing a dispute with a Philippine government agency or LGU over a contract? Learn how procurement rules, LGU powers, and remedies shape your case.
EPC Contracts in the Philippines: How Build-to-Suit Risk Is Allocated
An EPC contract in the Philippines allocates design, procurement, and construction risk to one contractor. Here is how Philippine law governs that arrangement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Graft Conviction Overturned: Undue Injury and Burden of Proof Under RA 3019
When does a procurement violation become graft? The Supreme Court clarifies undue injury and the burden of proof under Section 3(e) of RA 3019.
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.