Section 46Sec./Art. 46

Professionalization of Government Procurement Practitioners. - In order to build a cadre of public procurement professionals, the DBM shall create procurement positions in the government based on the qualification standards recommended by the GPPB and approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The GPPB shall ensure the professionalization of procurement practitioners and for this purposes, shall develop the following:

(a) A competency framework to identify the skills, knowledge, and attribute of each of the procurement positions;

(b) A certification framework to upscale procurement competencies and ensure continued professional development;

(c) A code of ethics for public procurement professionals; and

(d) An inclusive capacity development program in order to enhance accountability of all procurement practitioners, both from the public and private sectors, promote supplier diversity, promote competition, and optimize efficiency and value for money.

Moreover, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in consultation with the GPPB, shall establish, administer, and regulate a professional licensing program and the continuing education of public procurement professionals as the requirement for holding a procurement position in government.

ARTICLE VI

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