[New post] UP’s 2023 Annual Procurement Conference highlights good governance
Kevin Christian Roque posted: " With the theme, "UP LIPAD: Linking Inspired Procurement and Digitalization", the University of the Philippines (UP) System Procurement Office hosted the University's 2023 Annual Procurement Conference at the GT Toyota Auditorium in UP Dilima" University of the Philippines
The University of the Philippines Procurement Office hosted the University's 2023 Annual Procurement Conference at the GT Toyota Auditorium in UP Diliman on October 20, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO)
With the theme, "UP LIPAD: Linking Inspired Procurement and Digitalization", the University of the Philippines (UP) System Procurement Office hosted the University's 2023 Annual Procurement Conference at the GT Toyota Auditorium in UP Diliman on October 20, 2023.
Over 260 participants from various constituent units of the UP System, mostly procurement officers from UP Diliman, UP Manila and UP Open University, attended the whole-day event that featured lectures, workshops and games about increasing procurement efficiency, sharing best practices across CUs, and mastering procurement work with the aid of digital tools.
Atty. Flor Rissa L. Ofilada welcomes the UP officials, conference participants and speakers. (Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO)
Atty. Flor Rissa L. Ofilada, Director of the UP System Procurement Office, provided the overview of the conference. She likened procurement to travelling abroad and flying via airplane where careful planning, precision and commitment are required from everyone for more efficient and successful functions and outcomes. She said the administrative officers are now ready to do procurement work on their own, to make their "flight" after completing all the preparations and after gaining sufficient knowledge and skills during the past years; hence, the theme, "UP LIPAD". Atty. Ofilada also served as conference emcee and moderator.
Atty. Alex L. Lacson delivers his keynote address for the conference. (Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO)
In his keynote address, Atty. Alex L. Lacson, UP alumnus and bestselling author, highlighted the valuable service being done by procurement officers and the need for more personnel to become champions of good governance, stressing that procurement is at the heart of public service and that good procurement translates to good governance. He added that transparency, integrity, accountability and perseverance are some of the important ingredients that comprise good procurement work, and that these lead to quality facilities, supplies, tools, equipment and services. He also praised UP's procurement system as one of the most honest and efficient in the country.
UP Executive Vice President Jose Fernando T. Alcantara, UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, and Office of the President Chief of Staff Ricky D. Dela Torre conveyed their insights and inspirational messages at the conference. Vistan acknowledged the participants as being the lifeblood of the University as he encouraged them to keep on improving office work systems and prioritizing good governance in the work they are doing.
Alcantara discussed three principles related to procurement: compliance, prudence, and service. He said the UP administration wants to ensure that the end-user is happy, enabled and satisfied with the work of the administrative personnel.
Dela Torre likewise commended the procurement officers for the innovations and improvements that make the University's procurement system more efficient, effective and indispensable in serving the people.
Finally, Dr. Imee S. Martinez, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Internationalization) and Director of the Office of International Linkages, shared a success story in her recorded video message to the participants.
UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II shares insights in doing excellent procurement work. (Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO)
UP Executive Vice President Jose Fernando T. Alcantara conveys the UP administration's focus on public service. (Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO)
To cap the whole-day conference and celebration, select procurement officers showcased their talents in the music contest, the Halloween costume contest, and the fellowship dinner.
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