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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. NO. 478 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Government Procurement Reform Act (Republic Act No. 9184) enacted on, January 10, 
2003 was envisioned to employ the much needed reforms in the country's procurement system. 
Ten years after its enactment, corruption in the public and private sector in the cOlmtry is still 
pervasive and deep-rooted, according to both government and international sources. 
In the case of the fertilizer fund scam during the past administration, a number of foundations, 
peoples' organizations, nongovernment organizations and associations have become agents for 
money laundering transactions, together with the National Agricultural and Fisheries Council, a 
regular attached agency of the Department of Agriculture. Findings of the Anti-Money 
Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed that a firm - Livelihood Corporation - where former 
Undersecretary Bolante of the Department of Agriculture transferred PI72.6 million to Molugan 
Foundation, Inc. and P40 million to Assembly of Gracious Samaritan Foundation, Inc. (AGS). 
AMLC also found out that Molugan Foundation transferred P38 million to the AGS. 
In this light, this Act seeks to amend the Government Procurement Refonn Act by including 
private institutions, non-government organizations, people's organizations and other private 
entities that receive government monies in the coverage of the Procurement Act. It is hoped that 
the enactment of this measure would make far implementation stricter and would tighten the 
registration and regulation of private entities, NGOs, and pas. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is ea estly sought. 
SONNY" F. TRIlLANES IV 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 
478 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
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AMENDING SECTION 4 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT ON ITS SCOPE AND 
APPLICATION 
Be it enaoted by the Senate and the House ()f Representatives of the Philippine.~ in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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GENERAL PROVISIONS 
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SEC. 4. Scope and Applioation. - This Act shall apply to the Procurement and 
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Infrastructure Proj ects, Goods, and Consulting Services, regardless of source of funds, 
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whether local or foreign, by all branches and instrumentalities of govermnent, its department, 
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offices and agencies, including govemment-owned and/or controlled corporations and local 
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government units; subject to the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 138; PROVIDED 
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THAT, PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, NONGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, 
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PEOPLES' ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE ENTITIES WHO OR 
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WHICH ARE RECIPIENTS OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS ARE LIKEWISE 
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COVERED BY THIS SECTION INSOFAR AS THE AMOUNT THEY HAVE 
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RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT. Any treaty or international or executive 


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agreement affecting the subject matter of this Act to which the 
Philippine government is a signatory shall be observed. 
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - Any other law, presidential 
decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, 
administrative order, proclamation, charter, rule or regulation 
and/or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect 
fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or 
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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