Revised Procurement Law IRR special program slated

Experience has taught many erring public officials that ignorance of the updated procurement law cost them their jobs, perpetual disqualification from holding a government position, forfeiture of retirement pay, damages, jail time and irreparable negative reputation that is painful for them and their families. This has also led to millions of lost business opportunities for the private-sector due to questionable process after investing huge amount of time, money and effort in winning a government project only to be invalidated afterwards.

With the advocacy of educating the general public, the Center for Global Best Practices will have a rerun of its special program entitled, “What You Must Know About the 2016 Procurement Law IRR,” to be held Aug. 15 and 16, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Complex, Pasay City. This learning event is accredited by DILG Local Government Academy.

Check www.cgbp.org, for a complete list of Best Practices Programs. You may also call Manila (+63 2) 8427148/59 and (+63 2) 5568968/69, or in Baguio (+63 74) 4232914, in Cebu (+63 32) 5123106 or 07.

The biggest buyer and consumer of infrastructure, goods and services is the government. This two-day program is to equip public officials with the right knowledge on the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) aligning it with President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order 34.

Registration is open to the general public. CGBP is accredited by the Civil Service Commission. Attendees from the government can earn points for their career advancement and are exempted from the P2,000-limit set by COA when attending training programs conducted by the private sector. Interested participants are encouraged to avail of the early payment savings and group discounts.