PASIG CITY, 06 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in all procurement and bidding processes within the agency.

According to the DepEd Memorandum No. 61, series of 2024, the Department underscored that the bidding activities by the agencies shall be in line with the Republic Act No. 9184, also known as Government Procurement Reform Act, which follows the principles of transparency, competitiveness, and accountability.

Sec. Angara noted that all suppliers and contractors will be given an equal chance to participate, ensuring that the Department secures the best services and products for schools.

Aside from that, the Department also provided a stern reminder to the public, bidders, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and employees that are directly involved in the procurement activity that any untoward activity, behavior, or practice that undermines and defeats the purpose of competitive procurement will not be tolerated by DepEd.

DepEd also reminded that any Department officials and employees found guilty of being involved in illegal activities related to the procurement process shall be sanctioned and subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from service.

The Education Chief likewise urged the public to support this agency initiative and report any information related to possible illegal or corrupt activities in the procurement process to walangkorapsyon@deped.gov.ph.

For further details, please visit the full issuance at: [https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DM_s2024_061.pdf].

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