Revoking Item 4 of Memorandum Circular No. 3 (S. 2022), Which Prohibits Certain Government Agencies and Instrumentalities from Entering into New Contracts and Disbursing Extraordinary Funds
On October 25, 2022, Memorandum Circular No. 09 was issued, revoking Item 4 of Memorandum Circular No. 3 (s. 2022), which had prohibited certain government entities from entering into new contracts and disbursing extraordinary funds. This revocation aims to ensure the continuity of government operations and public service, especially with new department heads assuming their roles. All government agencies are now directed to comply with Republic Act No. 9184, the "Government Procurement Reform Act," and related regulations, emphasizing the judicious use of resources and adherence to ethical standards. All other provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 3 remain unchanged and in effect.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 09
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 25, 2022
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 09
REVOKING ITEM 4 OF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 3 (S. 2022), WHICH PROHIBITS CERTAIN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FROM ENTERING INTO NEW CONTRACTS AND DISBURSING EXTRAORDINARY FUNDS
In order to ensure continuity in government operations and delivery of services to the public, and taking into account the assumption to duty of newly-appointed heads of government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities, as well as the policy direction provided by the Administration through, among others, the two 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda and the Medium Term Fiscal Framework, Item 4 of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 3 (s. 2022), is hereby REVOKED.
Accordingly, in the execution of contracts, whether new or renewal, and disbursement of funds, all government departments, agencies, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, government instrumentalities with corporate powers, government corporate entities, government financial institutions, and free port and special economic zone authorities are hereby directed to:
1. Strictly comply with Republic Act No. 9184 or the "Government Procurement Reform Act," and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as amended, as well as applicable budgeting, accounting and auditing laws and issuances; and
2. Ensure judicious use of government resources and strict observance of the ethical norms of honesty, integrity, and efficiency.
Except as expressly modified by this Circular, all other provisions of MC No. 3 shall remain in full force and effect.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 25th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Two.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 44, p. 12083 on October 31, 2022.
Cite This Law
Revoking Item 4 of Memorandum Circular No. 3 (S. 2022), Which Prohibits Certain Government Agencies and Instrumentalities from Entering into New Contracts and Disbursing Extraordinary Funds, Memorandum Circular No. 09, Oct 25, 2022 (Philippines)
Revoking Item 4 of Memorandum Circular No. 3 (S. 2022), Which Prohibits Certain Government Agencies and Instrumentalities from Entering into New Contracts and Disbursing Extraordinary Funds, Memorandum Circular No. 09 (Phil. 2022)
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