UPPO’s ‘ProcuREdefined’ introduces UP staff to RA 12009
The annual conference conducted by the University of the Philippines Procurement Office (UPPO) for administrative officers of the UP System and its constituent universities featured discussions on how the New Government Procurement Reform A…
The annual conference conducted by the University of the Philippines Procurement Office (UPPO) for administrative officers of the UP System and its constituent universities featured discussions on how the New Government Procurement Reform Act, or Republic Act No. 12009, will benefit the university. According to the UPPO, this new law is a developmental tool that will reshape the procurement landscape due to the flexibility, innovation and competition, and holistic bid evaluation it allows, enabling the efficient and timely procurement of goods and services.
Titled "ProcuREdefined: Reconceptualizing Procurement," the conference was held on Sept. 20 at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium in UP Diliman, Quezon City. UPPO staff, led by Atty. Flor "Rissa" L. Ofilada, also discussed the office's participation in drafting the law's implementing rules and regulations, initiatives such as the creation of the document registry, UPSkill Certification Program, new and improved digital tools, and dashboard roll-out, among various other topics.
Atty. Rowena Candice M. Ruiz, executive director of the Government Procurement Policy Board-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), shared her expertise and insights about the new law. According to Ruiz, RA 12009 promotes transparency and accountability, modernizes the procurement process, ensures the professionalization of public procurement, and supports sustainable development goals.
Assistant Vice President for Development (Digital Transformation) Peter A. Sy discussed UP's policy on electronic documents and signatures, as well as its draft policy on procurement of IT software, equipment and services (ITSES).
A fellowship dinner celebrating the UPPO's 5th anniversary capped the day.
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