Procurement of Goods and Services.
Section 16
SEC. 16. Procurement of Goods and Services. — The provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act", notwithstanding, the government agencies concerned are hereby mandated to establish a liberalized mode of procurement for this program, subject to the approval of the Government Procurement Policy Board. The public procurement for this program shall prioritize the participation of local and community-based producers, suppliers and/or service contractors.