Tenders in Philippines

Public procurement in Philippines

Key facts for bidders, checked against official sources (2026-10). General information, not legal advice. Always confirm the rules in the tender documents and on the official portal.

Main procurement law

New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No. 12009) (2024)

Regulator

Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)

Official portal

Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS)

WTO procurement agreement

Philippines is not a party to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.

Foreign bidders

Goods may be procured from domestic or foreign sources and are open to all eligible suppliers. Under the domestic-preference rule, the contract goes to the domestic bidder if its bid is no more than 25% above the lowest foreign bid, subject to the Tatak Pinoy Act and listed waivers.

Notice languages

English

Currency

PHP

Good to know

The Act makes PhilGEPS the single electronic portal for government procurement; its implementing rules were issued by the GPPB in 2025.

Trade snapshot

GDP (2025)

US$487.1 billion

Exports (2025)

US$129.3 billion in goods and services

Imports (2025)

US$196.0 billion in goods and services

Trade share (2025)

67% of GDP

Average tariff (2022)

1.8% (applied, trade-weighted, all products)

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).

Philippines on FreeTender right now

128 open notices; the busiest sectors are construction & infrastructure (38), water & environment (14), healthcare & pharma (13), financial & professional services (12) and manufacturing & supply (9).

Most active buyers: UNDP (13), MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, QUEZON (5), WHO (5), MUNICIPALITY OF FLORIDABLANCA, PAMPANGA (5), MUNICIPALITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA (5).

Sources: gppb.gov.ph · lawphil.net · notices.philgeps.gov.ph

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