Procurement 'deciding factor' in delivery of public service: DBM
MANILA - Proper procurement is an "essential" part of any government institution and a "deciding factor" in the delivery of the government's service to the public, a Budget official said. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangadaman made this remark during the inaugural meeting of the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Monday. Pangandaman, who concurrently serves as GPPB chairperson, said proper procurement should be guided by three overarching principles -bureaucratic efficiency, transparency, and ...