Registration of Certain Sectors.
Section 76
SEC. 76. Registration of Certain Sectors. - The GPPB shall maintain a registry of entities belonging to the following sectors: (a) Farmers as certified by the Department of Agriculture (DA); (b) Fisherfolk as certified by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); (c) Persons with disabilities as certified by the National Council for Disability Affairs (NCDA) pursuant to Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta for Disabled Persons," as amended; (d) Solo parents as certified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); (e) Microenterprises and social enterprises as certified by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Council; (f) Startups, spin-offs and other forms of entities involved in science, technology, and innovation activities as certified by the DTI, DICT, National Innovation Council (NIC) or the the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), as may be applicable; (g) Cooperatives duly registered with the CDA pursuant to Republic Act o. 6939, otherwise known as the "Cooperative Code of the Philippines", as amended; and (h) Other relevant sectors as may be determined by the GPPB to ensure inclusivity and diversity in the procurement process.