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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.
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.
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.