The Philippines is set to host the East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference, with no less than President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. leading the opening ceremony in Manila.
The three-day event, happening from April 28 to 30, 2025, will bring together experts and practitioners from the East Asia and the Pacific region and beyond to address critical challenges and share transformative solutions on public procurement.
"Procurement is a major activity in government which is crucial for ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to our citizens. And with the implementation of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), signed into law by President Bongbong Marcos last year, we have introduced a progressive measure that promotes greater efficiency in the implementation of projects and purchase of goods and supplies," Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary and Government Procurement Policy Board Chairperson Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman said.
"As I have emphasized, we regard the NGPA as the biggest anti-corruption law in modern times, fostering enhanced transparency, accountability, and value for money. With that, we are excited to present the key accomplishments and milestones of the country in terms of public procurement during this landmark event," the Budget Secretary added.
The event is co-organized by the DBM, GPPB-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), and the World Bank, with support from other development partners.
With the theme, "Procurement for the People: Bridging Innovation, Value for Money, and Accountability," the activities will involve plenary sessions, interactive panels, and country case studies.
It will cover crucial topics, such as how procurement mechanisms empower communities, examining strategic investments aligned with generational and societal priorities, professionalizing procurement, sustainable spending, fighting climate change through smart spending, transforming procurement through inclusion, and enhancing participatory governance, among others.
At least 150 participants are expected to take part in the international conference, composed of procuring authority heads and representatives from 15 countries.
The International Public Procurement Conference is seen to inspire transformative change and reinforce procurement’s role in addressing societal challenges. With a diverse lineup of experts, innovative topics, and spirit of collaboration among participants, the conference will help shape the future of procurement in the East Asia and Pacific region and beyond.
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DBM Press Release
Ika-24 ng Abril 2025
Int’l Public Procurement Summit, idaraos sa Pilipinas; bibigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng procurement reforms para sa pagsusulong ng development agenda
Nakatakdang idaos sa Pilipinas ang East Asia and the Pacific International Public Procurement Conference, kung saan mismong si Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. ang mangunguna sa opening ceremony sa Maynila.
Magtitipon sa tatlong-araw na aktibidad, na isasagawa mula Abril 28-30, 2025, ang mga eksperto at practitioners mula sa East Asia at Pacific region at iba pa upang tugunan ang mga kritikal na hamon at magbahagi ng mga makabuluhang solusyon sa public procurement.
"Procurement is a major activity in government which is crucial for ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to our citizens. And with the implementation of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), signed into law by President Bongbong Marcos last year, we have introduced a progressive measure that promotes greater efficiency in the implementation of projects and purchase of goods and supplies," pahayag ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary at Government Procurement Policy Board Chairperson Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman.
"As I have emphasized, we regard the NGPA as the biggest anti-corruption law in modern times, fostering enhanced transparency, accountability, and value for money. With that, we are excited to present the key accomplishments and milestones of the country in terms of public procurement during this landmark event," dagdag pa ng Kalihim.
Ang international conference ay inorganisa ng DBM, GPPB-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), at ng World Bank, sa suporta ng iba pang mga development partners.
Sa temang, "Procurement for the People: Bridging Innovation, Value for Money, and Accountability," ang aktibidad ay magkakaroon ng plenary sessions, interactive panels, at country case studies.
Tatalakayin dito ang mga mahahalagang paksa tulad ng kung paano pinapalakas ng procurement mechanisms ang mga komunidad, pagsusuri ng strategic investments na naka-align sa generational at societal priorities, pag-professionalize ng procurement, sustainable spending, paglaban sa climate change sa pamamagitan ng smart spending, pagbabago ng procurement sa pamamagitan ng inclusion, at pagpapalakas ng participatory governance, at iba pa.
Nasa 150 ang inaasahang lalahok sa international conference, na binubuo ng mga procuring authority heads at mga kinatawan mula sa 15 bansa.
Ang International Public Procurement Conference ay nakikitang magtataguyod ng mga makabuluhang pagbabago at magpapatibay sa papel ng procurement sa pagtugon sa mga hamon ng lipunan. Sa pagkakaroon ng malawak na hanay ng mga eksperto, innovative topics, at diwa ng pakikipagtulungan, ang pagtitipon ay makatutulong sa paghubog ng kinabukasan ng procurement sa East Asia and Pacific region at higit pa.
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