GPPB Resolution No. 5 (2026)

GPPB Resolution No. 05-2026 dated 03 February 2026 Page 1 of 3

RESOLUTION NO. 05-2026

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APPROVING THE NATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALIZATION ROADMAP

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 12009, otherwise known as the “New Government Procurement Act,” took effect on 13 August 2024, while its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) took effect on 25 February 2025;

WHEREAS, Section 91 of RA No. 12009 mandates that the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) shall be 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 in accordance with the Act;

WHEREAS, Section 46 of RA No. 12009 provides that in order to build a cadre of public procurement professionals, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall create procurement positions in the government based on the qualification standards recommended by the GPPB and approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The GPPB shall ensure the professionalization of procurement practitioners and for this purpose, shall develop the following:

a) A competency framework to identify the skills, knowledge, and attribute of each of the procurement positions;

b) A certification framework to upscale procurement competencies and ensure continued professional development;

c) A code of ethics for public procurement professionals; and

d) An inclusive capacity development program in order to enhance accountability of all procurement practitioners, both from the public and private sectors, promote supplier diversity, promote competition, and optimize efficiency and value for money.

WHEREAS, Section 46 of RA No. 12009 further provides that the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in consultation with the GPPB, shall establish, administer, and regulate a professional licensing program and the continuing education of public procurement professionals as the requirement for holding a procurement position in government;

WHEREAS, Section 113 of RA No. 12009 provides that the GPPB and all Heads of Procuring Entities (HoPE), Procuring Entities (PEs), and the Bids and Awards Committees (BACs) affected by RA No. 12009 shall be given a three (3)-year transitory period from the approval of the standard forms for procurement, to fully comply with the requirements of the Act;

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WHEREAS, the GPPB-Technical Support Office (TSO) developed the National Procurement Professionalization Roadmap, with technical assistance provided by the World Bank, and through consultation with other stakeholders;

WHEREAS, after further review of the subject proposal and upon recommendation by the GPPB-TSO and the GPPB Inter-Agency Technical Working Group, the same was presented to the GPPB for consideration;

WHEREAS, the GPPB, after thorough deliberation, agreed to approve the proposed National Procurement Professionalization Roadmap;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, WE, the Members of the GPPB, by virtue of the powers vested in US by law and applicable executive issuances, hereby RESOLVE, as WE hereby RESOLVE, to confirm, adopt, and approve the following:

1. APPROVE the National Procurement Professionalization Roadmap, attached as Annex “A” hereof;

2. DIRECT the GPPB-TSO to undertake all necessary actions to operationalize said Roadmap in close coordination with the CSC, DBM, PRC, Commission on Audit, Commission on Higher Education, State Universities and Colleges, Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), and other relevant agencies;

3. REQUIRE the GPPB-TSO to submit regular progress and performance reports covering certification implementation, competency framework rollout, training accreditation, and institutional compliance, for consideration of the Board; and

4. ENJOIN all PEs, as well as development partners and academic institutions, to support and participate in the effective implementation of the Roadmap.

APPROVED this 3rd day of February 2026 in Quezon City, Philippines.

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____________________________________ GPPB, Chairperson DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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__________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

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Towards a professional, ethical, and competent public procurement workforce

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