Angara vows to elevate procurement reforms in DepEd

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara vowed to elevate procurement reforms and ensure the integrity of the bidding process within the agency.

Angara made the remark during the Suppliers’ Summit at Century Park Hotel in Manila where around 250 suppliers and service providers convened to discuss
improvements in the procurement process.

“Sa ating mga suppliers at bidders—hindi lang kayo negosyo. Kayo ay kaagapay po natin sa reporma. Wala nang dahilan para maantala. Green light na—para sa mas maayos na procurement, para sa dekalidad na edukasyon,” Angara said in a press release.

Angara also highlighted the significance of procurement reforms in preventing delays, enhancing market responsiveness, and ensuring the timely delivery of educational materials.

In order to hasten the delivery of learning resources to schools across the country, the agency has launched the Suppliers’ Registry, which is a key initiative aimed at directly connecting suppliers and service providers to market opportunities within DepEd.

The registry allows businesses to register their products and services, receive bid alerts, and communicate directly with DepEd. —VAL, GMA Integrated News