Delegating to the Executive Secretary the Approval of Advance Payments for Procurement Contracts
Memorandum Order No. 307, issued on November 27, 2009, delegates the authority to approve advance payments for procurement contracts to the Executive Secretary of the Philippines. This delegation aligns with Presidential Decree No. 1445, which requires prior presidential approval for such payments, and is intended to address public service exigencies. The Executive Secretary is authorized to sign applications for advance payments, adhering to the guidelines of Republic Act 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) and previous relevant orders. The memorandum modifies or repeals any inconsistent presidential issuances and takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 307
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 27, 2009
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 307
DELEGATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY THE APPROVAL OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 1445 requires the prior approval of the President to make an advance payment for services not yet rendered or for supplies and materials not yet delivered under a procurement contract; cDTHIE
WHEREAS, in the exigency of the public service, the President may delegate certain matters to the Executive Secretary;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. The Executive Secretary shall approve/sign "By Authority of the President" all applications for advance payment for procurement contracts, subject to applicable provisions of PD 1445, the Implementation Guidelines of Republic Act 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) and Memorandum Order No. 172 (2005).
SECTION 2. All presidential issuances or orders not consistent with this Memorandum are hereby modified and/or repealed.
SECTION 3. This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila on this 27th day of November 2009.
Cite This Law
Delegating to the Executive Secretary the Approval of Advance Payments for Procurement Contracts, Memorandum Order No. 307, Nov 27, 2009 (Philippines)
Delegating to the Executive Secretary the Approval of Advance Payments for Procurement Contracts, Memorandum Order No. 307 (Phil. 2009)
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