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The enactment of Republic Act No. 12009, the New Government Procurement Act, marks a pivotal moment in Philippine public procurement. It updates and strengthens the framework established under RA 9184, integrates innovations for transparency, competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, even as it addresses the gaps revealed through years of practical implementation.
Its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) likewise translate the legislative intent into concrete procedures, creating as it does a more responsive, accountable, and performance-driven procurement system.
