GPPB Resolution No. 4 (2025)
Approving the Establishment of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group of the Government Procurement Policy Board
GPPB Resolution No. 04-2025 dated 30 July 2025 Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 04-2025 `
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTER-AGENCY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP OF THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD
WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 12009, entitled the “New Government Procurement Act,” took effect on 13 August 2024;
WHEREAS, Section 91 of RA No. 12009 establishes the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) as the central body that sets strategic direction and makes policy decisions regarding all matters affecting public procurement, having due regard to the country’s regional and international obligations, and is tasked to lead the nation’s efforts in advancing public procurement reforms;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the same Section, the GPPB shall be composed of the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) as Chairperson, and the Secretary of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development1 as Alternate Chairperson, with the following as members: Secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways, National Defense, Education, the Interior and Local Government, and Transportation, or their duly authorized representatives; a representative from the Procurement Service – DBM; and a representative from the private sector;
WHEREAS, Section 91 likewise authorized the GPPB to establish Inter- Agency Technical Working Group/s (IATWG/s) to provide subject matter expertise in the formulation and review of policies, rules and regulations related to government procurement. The IATWG/s, in particular, shall endorse policy recommendations for the GPPB’s consideration and approval. The IATWG/s shall consist of representatives from the economic services, social services, agriculture, health, education, construction, energy, environment, information and communications technology, research and development, and other sectoral groups as determined by the GPPB, to guarantee that procurement policies are inclusive and promote good governance;
WHEREAS, during the 4th GPPB meeting on 30 July 2025, the GPPB-TSO recommended the establishment of the IATWG and further proposed the following composition for clarity and alignment:
a) Regular Members, consisting of technical representatives from the existing member-agencies and private sector representative of the GPPB to ensure institutional consistency and alignment with prevailing procurement policies; and
b) Provisional Members, consisting of technical representatives of select agencies from relevant sectoral groups to serve on an ad hoc basis and provide subject matter expertise, as needed, on specific policy reforms or procurement concerns within the oversight, functional and technical competence of their respective agencies;
WHEREAS, the GPPB-TSO also presented to the GPPB the proposed selection criteria for the designation of the IATWG Regular and Provisional Members and their alternates, as well as the designation of a meeting representative and IATWG Secretariat;
1 Formerly known as the National Economic and Development Authority; the reorganization was in accordance with Republic Act No. 12145 dated 10 April 2025.
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NOW THEREFORE, for consideration of the foregoing, WE, the Members of the GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD, by virtue of the powers vested on US by law and other executive issuances, hereby RESOLVE to confirm, adopt, and approve, as WE hereby confirm, adopt, and APPROVE the following:
a) ESTABLISH the IATWG, composed of Regular Members and Provisional Members, to provide subject matter expertise to the GPPB in the formulation of and review of policies, rules, and regulations related to government procurement. The IATWG, in particular, shall endorse policy recommendations for the GPPB’s consideration and approval.
To facilitate the timely and efficient conduct of its functions and assigned tasks, the IATWG shall convene regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless otherwise determined by the IATWG considering prevailing circumstances;
b) ADOPT the following selection criteria in the designation of the IATWG Regular and Provisional Members and their alternates, including the designation of a meeting representative and IATWG Secretariat:
Designation Selection Criteria Principal Member and Alternate Member The Principal and Alternate Members must be from the Department’s Central Office, where the Principal Member must be at least an Assistant Director-level official, while the Alternate Member must be at least a Division Chief-level official. Both must possess proficiency in or knowledge of procurement laws and procedures.
The individual must also have delegated authority to act and decide on behalf of the agency in IATWG matters, including participation in meetings and signing of IATWG documents. Meeting Representative If both the Principal and Alternate Members are unavailable, the Principal Member may designate a meeting representative to attend on their behalf. The designated representative must be a technical expert authorized to communicate and discuss the agency’s comments and concerns on the subject matter at hand.
The meeting representative shall not be granted decision-making authority. Accordingly, the meeting representative shall not be considered for purposes of quorum and voting. Secretariat The GPPB-TSO shall serve as the Secretariat to the IATWG and, as such, shall provide the administrative and technical support necessary for the effective performance of the IATWG’s functions.
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c) CREATE the pool of Provisional Members for the IATWG, to be drawn from various sectoral groups pursuant to Section 91 of RA No. 12009, as follows:
Sector Agency Economic Services Department of Trade and Industry Social Services Department of Social Welfare and Development Agriculture Department of Agriculture Health Department of Health Energy Department of Energy Environment Department of Environment and Natural Resources Information and Communications Technology Department of Information and Communications Technology Research and Development Department of Science and Technology
Provisional Members shall serve on an ad hoc basis and provide subject matter expertise, as necessary, on specific policy reforms or procurement concerns within the oversight, functional, and technical competence of their respective agencies.
Additional Provisional Members from other sectors may be subsequently considered by the GPPB, upon recommendation of the GPPB-TSO and the IATWG; and
d) AUTHORIZE the GPPB-TSO to immediately issue the letter requests to the GPPB member-agencies and private sector representative, as well as the sector agencies, for the designation of IATWG Regular and Provisional Members within five (5) working days from the approval of this Resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED this 30th day of July 2025 at Quezon City, Philippines.
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___________________________________ GPPB, Chairperson DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ___________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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