Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING AND AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the declared policy of the State to promote the ideals of good governance in all its 
branches, departments, agencies, subdivisions, and instrumentalities, including 
GOCCs and LGUs. Additionally, it is our governing principle that transparency should 
always be promoted in all aspects of the procurement process and in the 
implementation of procurement contracts. 
This bill seeks to strengthen and update the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, to 
require the full disclosure as to the terms and conditions of all contracts entered by the 
government, to prevent instances of non-disclosure through entering into supply 
agreements like Non-Disclosure Agreements. These agreements are highly 
disadvantageous and detrimental to the government and the Filipino people as it 
prevents proper examination of accounts and transactions of government entities.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
August 8, 2023
1:40 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING AND AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 3(a) of Republic Act No. 9184, is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“(a) PURSUANT TO THE PRINCIPLE OF [T]ransparency in the procurement process 
and in the implementation of procurement contracts, ANY AND ALL PROCUREMENT 
CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO UNDER THIS ACT AND RELATED PROCUREMENT 
DOCUMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, AND MAY BE 
ORDERED TO BE PRODUCED AND EXAMINED UNDER COMPULSORY PROCESS 
BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE 
COMMISSION ON AUDIT (“COA”), THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, ANY 
COMMITTEE OF CONGRESS CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS IN AID OF 
LEGISLATION OR AS AN EXERCISE OF CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, 
NOTWITHSTANDING THE INCLUSION IN SAID CONTRACTS OR RELATED 
DOCUMENTS 
OF 
EXEMPTING 
CLAUSES 
SUCH 
AS 
NON-DISCLOSURE 
PROVISIONS AND SIMILAR CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS.” 
(b) x x x
(c) x x x
(d) x x x
(e) x x x
SEC. 2. Section 17 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“SEC. 17 Form and Contents of Bidding Documents. – The Bidding Documents shall 
be prepared by the Procuring Entity following the standard forms and manuals 
prescribed by the GPPB. The Bidding Documents shall include the following: 
x x x 
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“(i) Form and Amount of Performance Security and Warrant; and 
 
 
 
“(j) Form of Contract, and General and Special Conditions of Contract; AND 
 
“(K) AFFIDAVIT OF FULL DISCLOSURE AS TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
OF THE CONTRACT” 
 
SEC. 3. Section 43 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
 
“SEC. 43. Procurement of Domestic and Foreign Goods. – Consistent with the 
country’s obligations under international treaties or agreements, goods may be 
obtained from domestic or foreign sources and the procurement thereof shall be open 
to all eligible suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. However, in the interest of 
availability, efficiency and timely delivery of goods, the Procuring Entity may give 
preference to the purchase of domestically-produced and manufactured goods, 
supplies and materials that meet the specified or desired quality. PROVIED THAT, IN 
BOTH CASES, THE PROCURING ENTITY SHALL REQUIRE THE BIDDERS TO 
SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT OF FULL DISCLOSURE AS TO THE TERMS AND 
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACTS.” 
 
 
SEC. 4. Amendment to the Existing Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The 
existing Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9184 shall be modified 
accordingly. 
 
 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, orders, rules, and regulations, other issuances, 
or parts thereof, inconsistent with any provision of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
 
SEC. 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,