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Procurement transactions can sometimes lead to unethical behaviors, such as bribery and corruption. Therefore, it is crucial for the government to implement a comprehensive code of ethics that all Procuring Entities and their external stakeholders must adhere to uphold the integrity of procurement professionals in the government.

The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 recognizes the necessity of establishing a strong Code of Ethics in government procurement by  mandating the Government Procurement Policy Board to develop a code of ethics for public procurement professionals. A robust code of ethics is essential for maintaining the integrity of procurement practitioners. It ensures that all actions are guided by principles of honesty, fairness, and accountability, fostering a transparent and trustworthy procurement environment. By adhering to ethical standards, procurement professionals can prevent corruption, build public trust, and ensure that all transactions serve the public’s best interests.

Following a well-defined code of ethics:

πŸ›‘οΈπ‘·π’“π’π’Žπ’π’•π’†π’” π‘°π’π’•π’†π’ˆπ’“π’Šπ’•π’š: It helps maintain high standards of honesty and integrity among procurement professionals, ensuring that all actions are in the public’s best interest.

βš–οΈπ‘¬π’π’”π’–π’“π’†π’” π‘­π’‚π’Šπ’“π’π’†π’”π’”: It guarantees that all suppliers, contractors, and consultants are treated equally, fostering a competitive and fair procurement environment.

πŸ”π‘¬π’π’‰π’‚π’π’„π’†π’” π‘»π’“π’‚π’π’”π’‘π’‚π’“π’†π’π’„π’š:  Clear ethical guidelines make procurement processes more transparent, reducing the risk of corruption and misconduct.

πŸ€π‘©π’–π’Šπ’π’…π’” π‘·π’–π’ƒπ’π’Šπ’„ 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕: When procurement activities are conducted ethically, it strengthens public confidence in government operations and decisions.

πŸ“‹π‘¬π’π’„π’π’–π’“π’‚π’ˆπ’†π’” π‘¨π’„π’„π’π’–π’π’•π’‚π’ƒπ’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’š:  It holds procurement professionals accountable for their actions, ensuring they adhere to legal and ethical standards.

Everyone involved in procurement should be required to uphold ethical standards to prevent any personal gain from procurement operations or contracts. By adhering to these standards, we create a procurement system that is efficient, just, and trustworthy.

Let’s work together to uphold the integrity of government procurement in the Philippines. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

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