How foreign bidders protect trade secrets in DOE power grid bidding under Philippine government procurement and PPP rules, including consent limits and safeguards.
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Learn PhilGEPS registration rules for foreign bidders, eligibility documents, English/authentication requirements, and how to join Philippine government bids.
Bid rigging risks in government procurement: criminal penalties under R.A. 9184, blacklisting under R.A. 12009, and compliance tips for contractors.
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This is a comprehensive guide to Republic Act No. 11966 or the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines.
This article discusses the salient feature of the new procurement law in the Philippines, the innovations and changes introduced, and its repeal of the old Government Procurement Act.
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This article discusses the provisions of Republic Act No. 12009, its principles, strategic planning aspects, modes of procurement, the role of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), the implementation of electronic procurement, the emphasis on sustainable practices, administrative sanctions, and final provisions.
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This article talks about negotiated procurement or a method of procurement resorted to under extraordinary circumstances whereby the government directly negotiates a contract with a technically, legally and financially capable supplier, contractor or consultant. Negotiated procurement is allowed in cases of two failed biddings, emergency cases, take-over of contracts, adjacent or contiguous contracts, agency-to-agency, exclusive technology services, highly technical consultants, defense cooperation agreements, small value procurement, lease of venue for official use, NGO participation, community participation, international organizations and direct retail purchase of fuel and airline tickets.
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This article talks about the exceptions to public bidding in government procurement. This pertains to alternative methods of government procurement such as limited source bidding, direct contracting, repeat order, shopping and negotiated procurement.
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