Scope and Coverage
- Applies to all government offices, bureaus, departments, agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations and instrumentalities.
- Covers equipment, parts, accessories, supplies, materials, and other similar articles or products.
Directive for Government Procurement
- All government entities are ordered to fully support and purchase locally-manufactured or produced goods.
- Purchases are to be made under guidelines, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Department of Trade.
- The guidelines are to be issued in consultation with the Philippine Chamber of Industries and upon the approval of the President.
Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Trade
- Implement the instructions contained in the Letter of Instructions.
- Establish and operate an information system with updated data on local manufacturers, specific products, production capacity, and relevant details for prospective buyers.
- Monitor and address requests for direct marketing assistance from manufacturers and producers.
- Facilitate linkages between manufacturers/producers and buyers or market outlets.
- Coordinate implementation efforts across relevant government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations.
- Perform other necessary functions to achieve the objectives of the Letter of Instructions.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- Issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines under powers vested by the Constitution.
- Takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Summary of Important Legal Concepts
- Government procurement as a tool for national industrial policy.
- Prioritization of local products to foster domestic industry and economy.
- Centralized coordination and information dissemination through the Department of Trade.
- Collaboration between government agencies and private sector (Philippine Chamber of Industries).
- Emphasis on protecting local industries from foreign competition through regulated procurement practices.