March 19 - 21, 2025

As the President of Kingland Marketing Company Inc., I had the privilege of joining the Bayanihan sa Edukasyon: Bida Bidders for Collaboration and Innovation—an initiative aimed at fostering strong partnerships between suppliers and the Department of Education (DepEd). This event provided a great opportunity to engage with fellow suppliers, learn about procurement updates, and explore ways to contribute to the educational sector.

One of the most valuable discussions centered around the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) under RA 12009. Understanding these new policies is crucial for ensuring compliance, efficiency, and transparency in government procurement. The summit shed light on how these changes will impact the bidding process and how suppliers can better align with DepEd’s requirements.

The event featured several key activities and discussions, including:

• “Connecting Suppliers, Advancing Education: Introducing the Suppliers Registry” – Launching of the Suppliers Registry
• “Innovating Together: Collective Action for DepEd’s 5-Point Agenda” – Presentation and Panel Discussion
• “Navigating NGPA and its IRR: Shaping the Future of Procurement” – Engagement Forum
• “Tatak Pinoy Act: Strengthening Government-Private Sector Collaboration to Boost Philippine Industry Competitiveness in the Global Market”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big-Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Computerization Program)”
• “Improving Procurement Requirements Compliance: Experience from the Ground and Tales from Bidding Failures”
• “Procurement Observers’ Portal: A Path towards Digital Transformation”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Learning Tools and Equipment)”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Infrastructure and School Furniture)”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management)”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (School-Based Feeding Program)”
• “DepEd's Best Practice for Negotiated Procurement: Lease of Real Property and Venue (NP- LRPV) and Catering Services”
• “Strengthening Education through Collaboration: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP) 3 and PSIP Connect Program”
• “Understanding Protest Mechanisms in Government Procurement: Procedures in Filing a Request for Reconsideration and Protest”
• “Best Practices for Avoiding Blacklisting: Compliance and Performance Standards”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Education Assessment)”
• “Pillars of Progress: Showcasing DepEd’s Big Ticket Projects for FY 2025 and 3-Year Procurement Plan (Textbooks and other Learning Resources)

I am truly grateful for the three days of learning and collaboration. This summit has provided valuable insights into the future of procurement, allowing suppliers to better align with government policies and contribute effectively to education. Kingland Marketing Company Inc. remains committed to supporting DepEd in delivering quality educational resources and services.

This initiative is a significant step towards enhancing supplier-government relations, and I look forward to future engagements that will help strengthen our collective efforts in advancing education in the Philippines.