RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 371

Procurement from Exclusive Philippine Agents or Distributors.

Section 371

SECTION 371. Procurement from Exclusive Philippine Agents or Distributors. - Procurement may, in the case of supplies of foreign origin, preferably be made directly from the exclusive or reputable Philippine distributors or agents, subject to the following conditions: (a) That the Philippine distributor has no subdealers selling at lower prices; and (b) That no suitable substitutes of substantially the same quality are available at lower prices.

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