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According to the Department of Budget and Management, prices in the EPS marketplace are at least 40 percent lower than commercially available goods simply by short-circuiting the marketing and distribution chain.


At present, the government spends some P6 billion every year for common-use supplies, said Estanislao Granados, director of DBM’s procurement service.


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WB ready to approve $200-M loan for public finance sector

By Des Ferriols | November 4, 2002 - 12:00am

The World Bank is poised to approve a $200-million loan for public finance strengthening but the Arroyo administration has been unable to meet the last hurdle requiring it to improve its revenue collection.

Business

Huge savings seen through EPS system

March 26, 2002 - 12:00am

The National Government could save as much as P2.4 billion from its annual budget for common-use supplies with the full implementation of its electronic procurement system (EPS). This is on top of some P80 million...

Banking

Government eyes big savings with e-procurement

By Des Ferriols | March 24, 2002 - 12:00am

Government will save as much as P2.4 billion from its annual budget for common-use supplies when it implements its electronic procurement system (EPS). According to the Department of Budget and Management, prices...

Business