'BIDDING-BIDDINGAN' WATCH: Contractor Sarah Discaya admits that some of her family’s nine construction firms sometimes bid for the same government projects. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada says this undermines the legitimacy of the bidding process — a practice Senator Erwin Tulfo referred to as “bidding-biddingan.” | Eimor Santos, newswatchplus.ph | NewsWatch Plus Philippines

Budget vs. Bidding Process: Understanding the Law A budget hearing is not the time to ask suppliers or contractors for specifications and detailed plans. That stage occurs during the bidding process, which is handled by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) in accordance with Republic Act No. 9184, or the Government Procurement Reform Act. Key Differences Between Budgeting and Bidding: Budget Process (Appropriation of Funds) The purpose of the budget hearing is to allocate government funds for spe

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