Heildenberg Dimarucot, News, Communication Management Office
The Procurement Management Office (PMO) spearheaded a two-day training workshop on July 17–18, 2025, at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila aimed at preparing its procurement staff for the evolving landscape of public expenditure.
The intensive workshop focused on Republic Act No. 12009, also known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, with particular emphasis on the significant shift toward Strategic Procurement Planning (SPP). The training sought to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to align procurement practices with the latest legal and policy reforms.
This workshop forms a critical component of PUP’s three-year roadmap to modernize its procurement systems. Designed to support a seamless transition from the old framework under Republic Act No. 9184, the initiative aimed to clarify the implementation of SPP as outlined in Rule II of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12009. In addition, it offered an in-depth discussion of the various modes of procurement detailed in Rule V of the IRR.
“The nuances of RA 12009 are not optional—they are essential to our operational excellence and fiduciary responsibility,” said Tomas O. Testor, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services.
“This training was specifically developed to educate everyone involved in PUP’s procurement ecosystem—from project initiators and end-users to technical working groups and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members—on the critical updates introduced by the new law compared to RA 9184,” VP Testor added.
His remarks were echoed by Prof. Alberto C. Guillo, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Planning and Finance, who emphasized that full understanding is the first step toward achieving compliance and long-term optimization of the university’s procurement processes.
Beyond Compliance: Promoting Ethical Stewardship Budget Services Director Queen D. Franda emphasized that SPP under RA 12009 goes beyond mere compliance.
“By planning strategically, identifying needs early, and selecting the most appropriate procurement methods, we tackle long-standing inefficiencies head-on. This allows us to maximize the value of our limited financial and physical resources, ensuring that every peso benefits the university and its stakeholders,” she said.
The training delivered a clear and unifying message: all members of the PUP procurement community share in the responsibility of ensuring that procurement processes are conducted lawfully, ethically, and efficiently. This sense of collective accountability directly supports Strategic Goal No. 8 of the University Development Plan, the responsible and transparent management of physical and financial resources, and reinforces PUP’s broader commitment to integrity, ethical stewardship, and good governance in public service.
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