17/04/2026
๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ฝ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Capping three days of intensive learning and collaboration, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), in partnership with the Government Procurement Policy BoardโTechnical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), concluded the Second Leg of the NGPA Capacity-Building Initiative on April 16, 2026, with Day 3 focusing on contract implementation and sanction mechanisms under the New Government Procurement Act.
The final day began with a management of learning session facilitated by GPPB-TSOโs Ms. Ruby Padilla, who revisited key insights from the previous discussions. The recap highlighted the interconnected roles of procurement planning, appropriate selection of procurement modes, and compliance with NGPA provisions in ensuring efficient and transparent procurement processes within State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
Atty. John Gerald B. Dela Cruz, Attorney VI from the Commission on Elections and a GPPB Recognized Trainer, led the dayโs technical sessions with a comprehensive discussion on contract implementation under Republic Act No. 12009. He emphasized the importance of proper contract administration, clearly defined deliverables, and consistent monitoring to ensure that procurement objectives are achieved and public resources are effectively utilized.
The discussion further outlined the responsibilities of procuring entities in managing contracts, including adherence to timelines, performance monitoring, and proper documentation. Atty. Dela Cruz also highlighted practical considerations in addressing delays, variations, and contract-related issues, reinforcing the need for diligence and coordination among procurement teams.
Equally emphasized were the sanction mechanisms provided under the NGPA, which serve as safeguards to uphold accountability in procurement transactions. The session covered applicable penalties, grounds for sanctions, and the role of procurement practitioners in ensuring due process and compliance with established rulesโmeasures essential in maintaining integrity and credibility in government procurement.
An open forum followed, allowing participants to raise questions on real-world procurement scenarios, contract management challenges, and enforcement of sanctions. The exchange of insights reflected the participantsโ active engagement and growing confidence in applying NGPA provisions within their respective institutions.
The three-day initiative concluded with a synthesis and post-test, reinforcing participantsโ understanding of the NGPA frameworkโfrom procurement planning and modalities to contract implementation and accountability mechanisms. In his closing message, PASUC President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo emphasized the importance of sustaining the gains of the training and encouraged SUCs to translate the knowledge gained into concrete procurement improvements within their institutions. He also underscored the value of continuing collaboration and capacity-building efforts to ensure consistent and effective implementation of the New Government Procurement Act.
Dr. Ronquillo likewise expressed his gratitude to PASUCโs partner agencies, particularly the GPPB-TSO and the Department of Budget and Management, as well as to the SUC Presidents and the entire PASUC community, for their active participation and shared commitment to strengthening procurement practices across State Universities and Colleges.
With the successful completion of the Second Leg, the PASUCโGPPB-TSO initiative continues to strengthen institutional readiness among SUCs, equipping procurement practitioners with the competencies needed for effective, consistent, and inclusive implementation of the New Government Procurement Act.
