Mandatory National Gov't Electronic Procurement

Recognition of the Internet as an effective platform for transparent access to procurement opportunities.
Internet-based systems intended to provide transparency in government-wide procurement decisions.

The Department of Budget and Management through the Procurement Service initiated the first phase of an electronic procurement system.
The first phase features three components:
- Public Tender Board for advertising bid opportunities, notices, and awards.
- Suppliers Registry requiring accreditation and registration of suppliers wishing to do business with government agencies.
- Electronic Catalogue providing virtual stores displaying goods and materials with detailed descriptions.

The initial phase of EPS set foundations for Internet-based government procurement transactions such as electronic and online bidding, ordering, and payment transfers.

DBM-PS has the legal mandate to procure commonly-used goods, supplies, and services on behalf of all government agencies by virtue of Letter of Instruction No. 755 and Executive Orders Nos. 289 and 359.

All National Government agencies, instrumentalities, and government-owned or -controlled corporations are mandated to participate in the first phase of EPS.
Activities include:
- Advertisement and posting of bid opportunities and awards in the Public Tender Board.
- Accreditation and registration of suppliers in the electronic Suppliers Registry.
- Listing and graphical display of goods and materials in the Electronic Catalogue.

The PPB is responsible for adopting policies and procedures to accelerate the full implementation of EPS.
These policies must be consistent with the objectives of Republic Act No. 8792 (E-Commerce Act).

The PPB is tasked to modernize the organization's systems and processes in DBM-PS to effectively support and complement EPS objectives.

All prior executive issuances, orders, and regulations or parts inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.