Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
____________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
Hon. Eduardo "Bro.  Eddie" C. Villanueva 
An Act 
mandating all branches of government, including government-owned 
and controlled corporations and local government units to adhere to 
the sustainable procurement of goods and services 
The government, the major consumer of goods and services, could use 
its power to contribute to creating markets for green and sustainable 
products and services while encouraging technological innovation and green 
job creation for sustainable and inclusive growth.  The sustainable 
procurement program (SPP) uses the government's purchasing power to 
choose environmentally friendly goods and services and incorporate 
sustainability in supply chains to contribute to the attainment of the 
Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 12 on Sustainable 
consumption and production.  The SPP shall be implemented within the 
framework and governing principles of Republic Act No. 9184 or the 
Government Procurement Reform Act and its Implementing Rules and 
Regulations. 
The Government Procurement Policy Board, in 2017, published the 
Green Public Procurement Roadmap until 2022 and beyond.  It sought to 
harmonize green practices into the existing procurement process by 
increasing the number of commonly and non-commonly used supplies and 
equipment that pass the green criteria.  This will push innovations by small 
and medium-sized enterprises to adopt environmentally sustainable 
practices for energy, water, and material efficiency, waste reduction, 
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pollution, and emission prevention, including the promotion of inclusive 
business models and green jobs. However, the term sustainable criteria is 
used instead of the green criteria to establish a broader scope of practices 
that integrates indicators to support social progress such as the promotion 
human rights and labor standards in addition to the protection of the 
environment. 
The bill seeks to mandate all branches of government, including 
government-owned and controlled corporations and local government units 
to adhere to the sustainable procurement of goods and services as part of 
the Philippine commitment to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable 
Development Goals.  The GPPB is mandated to implement the Sustainable 
Procurement Program, prepare the sustainable criteria for public purchases, 
and develop programs that would provide incentives for sustainable 
manufacturing of products to encourage sustainable practices and promote 
green jobs. 
Hon Eduardo “Bro Eddie” C. Villanueva 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
____________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
Hon. Eduardo "Bro.  Eddie" C. Villanueva 
An Act  
mandating all branches of government, including government-owned 
and controlled corporations and local government units to adhere to 
the sustainable procurement of goods and services 
Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "Sustainable 
Procurement Act of 2022." 
Sec. 2.  Declaration of Policy. - The State adheres to the principles of 
sustainable development in achieving its national economic goals.  As a 
significant consumer of goods and services, the State recognizes its power 
to contribute to creating markets for green and sustainable products and 
services while encouraging technological innovation and green job creation 
for sustainable and inclusive growth. 
As a signatory to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable 
Development, the State commits to work towards the achievement of the 
seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. In 
particular, to achieve Goal 12 on building sustainable consumption and 
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production patterns that would reduce waste and pollution, encourage 
efficient use of natural resources, and promote a circular economy. 
 
Sec.  3. - Establishment of a Sustainable Procurement Program (SPP) 
in all branches of government. – The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial 
branches of government, including government-owned and controlled 
corporations and local government units, shall implement a sustainable 
procurement program to adhere to the sustainable procurement of goods 
and services as part of the Philippine commitment to the United Nations 2030 
Sustainable Development Goals.  It shall be implemented within the 
framework and governing principles of Republic Act No. 9184 or the 
Government Procurement Reform Act and its Implementing Rules and 
Regulations. 
 
Sec. 4.  Objectives of the Sustainable Procurement Program (SPP). – 
The SPP program shall have the following objectives: 
a) To promote the culture of making sustainable and informed decisions 
in government, especially in government procurement; 
b) To establish sustainable criteria for goods and services in public 
tenders whenever possible and practicable; 
c) To develop a system and guidelines for developing standards based 
on sustainable principles; and  
d) To develop incentive programs for suppliers of sustainable products 
and services. 
 
Sec.  5. – Functions of the Government Procurement Policy Board 
(GPPB). – For the implementation of the Act, the GPPB shall perform the 
following functions: 
a) Protect the national interest in all matters affecting the public 
procurement program; 
b) Ensure the incorporation of sustainability policies in the procurement 
activities of the government;  
c) Institute an information system on the SPP guidelines and procedures, 
sustainable criteria, product and services listing, and verification 
methods; 


d) Develop a system of the phased implementation of the SPP in 
consideration of the readiness of users and suppliers; 
e) Design and conduct capacity building and training programs for a 
government procuring entities and suppliers and service providers, 
particularly those belonging to the micro small and small enterprises; 
f) Develop incentive mechanisms and performance recognition for 
government entities implementing the SPP; and 
g) Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to improve the 
program.  
 
Sec. 6. – Submission of Plans and Reports. – All government entities shall 
submit their SPP Plans to the GPPB, the specific requirement and 
mechanisms of which shall be defined in the rules and regulations (IRR) to 
be promulgated to implement this Act.  The GPPB shall collate and submit 
the annual report to the Committee on Sustainable Development Goals of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Sustainable 
Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking of the Senate of the 
Philippines on the compliance of the government entities as provided for in 
this Act. 
 
Sec. 7.  Third Party Verification. – The GPPB shall appoint a competent 
third-party verifier of sustainability claims of products and services.  The 
third-party verifier shall provide a list of all certified sustainable products, 
which shall be updated regularly to reflect additions or deletions based on 
the sustainability criteria established by GPPB.  
 
Sec. 8.  Capacity Building of Government Personnel on SPP. – The 
GPPB shall establish a capacity-building program to develop the skills of 
government personnel in understanding and implementing the SPP through 
the following: 
a) Training on the SPP process, procedures, guidelines, and systems; 
b) Public awareness campaigns on the SPP. 
 
Sec. 9. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions 
of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 


 
Sec. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the GPPB, in coordination with the 
Commission on Audit (COA), shall promulgate and issue the necessary rules 
and regulations to effectively implement this Act. 
 
Sec. 11.  Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
 
Sec. 12.  Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, rules, and regulations contrary to consistent with the provisions of the 
Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended, accordingly. 
 
Sec. 12.  Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,