DARCO Procurement Division

28/10/2026

DAR HOLDS SUPPLIERS ENGAGEMENT STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP, IMPROVING COMPLIANCE

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Central Office successfully conducted its Suppliers Engagement on October 20, 2026 bringing gatheting 100 suppliers and service providers for a constructive dialogue on procurement processes, compliance requirements, and implementation. The engagement served as a platform to communicate the Department’s procurement direction, clarify expectations for forthcoming initiatives, and strengthen collaboration with its business partners in promoting transparent, efficient, and responsive government procurement.

Spearheaded by Assistant Secretary Atty. Quintin O. Magsico Jr., together with BAC Vice Chair Atty. Theodore S. Dolar, PARPO Atty. Edwin Mendame Jr., and BAC Secretariat Chair Atty. Maybelle Fajila, the engagement tackled key issues affecting suppliers and service providers. Discussions covered common causes of bid and quotation non responsiveness, improvement in bid preparation and submission, contract implementation concerns, payment and financial processes, and measures to facilitate timely payment of transactions.

Through this initiative, DAR reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a transparent, fair, and collaborative procurement environment where suppliers and service providers are well-informed of government requirements and empowered to participate effectively in procurement opportunities. By strengthening communication, addressing recurring challenges, and promoting mutual accountability, the Department aims to build stronger partnerships with the private sector and ensure that procurement processes ultimately support the effective delivery of services to agrarian reform beneficiaries and Filipino farmers. Together, let us advance a more efficient, compliant, and service-oriented DAR!

23/10/2026

In everything we do in government service, 𝗖𝗦𝗪 should always be our mindset.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 is all about presenting solved problems, not pending decisions. Simple lang ang 5 principles nito:

1. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - Aralin ang problema nang buo. Walang maiiwan na bitin o kulang na impormasyon.
2. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 - Makipag-coordinate muna sa mga katrabaho para maayos ang daloy bago maiakyat sa pinuno.
3. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Magbigay ng isang malinaw at pinakamatibay na solusyon, hindi mahabang listahan ng pagpipilian.
4. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - Handa na dapat ang mismong dokumento para pirmahan na lang agad.
5. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Siguraduhing pulido ang gawa na maipagmamalaki mo ang pangalan mo sa bawat submission.

Mindset dapat natin ito bilang mga kawani ng gobyerno: tahi na ang solusyon bago pa makarating sa pinuno. When we make decisions easier for leadership, we make public delivery faster for our community.

06/10/2026

The PBBM Bridges Project, or Pang-Agraryong Tulay para sa Bagong Bayanihan ng mga Magsasaka, was conceived as a major infrastructure initiative of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to improve connectivity, productivity, and income opportunities in Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs). The project secured NEDA Board approval on November 9, 2023, followed by confirmation from the Department of Finance for proposed financing through the Korea Eximbank Official Development Assistance (ODA). Throughout 2024 and 2025, DAR pursued financing discussions and technical studies with Korea Eximbank before exploring alternative financing assistance from the French Government and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in October 2025.

Following the change in financing arrangements and implementation period, the project documents were resubmitted to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) in November 2025. The project subsequently secured approval from the ICC-Technical Board and ICC-Cabinet Committee on December 16 and 19, 2025, and was re-approved by the Economy and Development (ED) Council on January 8, 2026. This was followed by the AFD due diligence process, including field surveys conducted in May and June 2026, and the approval of the Forward Obligational Authority (FOA) by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on July 9, 2026. Financing discussions with the French Treasury and AFD continued, leading to the commencement of procurement activities for the engagement of the French contractor.

As of September 14, 2026, the project has advanced to the procurement stage, with the opening of bids for the engagement of the French contractor having been conducted. The procurement process covers the Design and Build contract and the supply and delivery of modular steel bridges. The next steps include bid evaluation, post-qualification, and the resolution recommending the award, followed by loan negotiations with the French Treasury, targeted to begin in October 2026, and the indicative signing of the loan agreement in December 2026. Subject to the completion of these processes, implementation of the first 140 bridges is targeted to commence in January 2027, marking a significant step toward translating the project’s vision into tangible infrastructure that will connect farming communities to markets, essential services, and broader economic opportunities.

16/09/2026

Integrity at the Forefront of Leadership

“Lead with integrity by doing what is right even when nobody is watching.”

Integrity at the Forefront of Leadership

“Lead with integrity by doing what is right even when nobody is watching.” This was the powerful reminder of Assistant Secretary Atty. Quintin “Kit” O. Magisco Jr. during the Regionwide Oathtaking and Turnover Ceremony, emphasizing that true leadership is rooted in principles that remain steadfast regardless of circumstance.

08/09/2026

🏆 DAR Honors Outstanding End-Users and Procurement Agents.

The DAR recognized outstanding end-user units and procurement agents during its 3 August 2026 Flag Ceremony, celebrating their commitment to timely, responsive, and compliant procurement process. The offices that demonstrated exemplary partnership, namely: recognizing ARCDS as Most Strategic End-User and UFMAO and BLAD (FOO) as Most Responsive End-User. The Most Improved End-User award was given to Legal Service, Asec EACOO, and Planning Service, while BARBD-RCMD and FASPO were recognized as Pinakamaagap and Pinakahanda, respectively. CPMO (SPLIT) was likewise recognized.

A special recognition was also given to individuals who demonstrated exceptional commitment to their role as Procurement Champions. The awardees, Ms. Shyree Den M. Ramos, Mr. Kyan T. Soliven, Ms. Mydee V. Visitacion, Mr. John Carlo C. Reyes, Ms. Nevajane T. Silvania, Ms. Amalia F. Ilagan, Ms. Haydee N. Ortaliz, and Mr. Jerome Fabia. The awardees went beyond preparing and facilitating documents; they serve as advocates for procurement compliance, helping their offices understand requirements, address deficiencies, and ensure that procurement activities move forward efficiently and within prescribed timelines.

The recognition forms part of DARCO’s continuing effort to foster a culture of cooperation, accountability, and shared responsibility in procurement. The recognization reinforces the message that a successful procurement is not the sole responsibility of the Procurement Office, it is a collective effort of all stakeholders.

Under the exemplary leadership Secretary Conrado Estrella III, the partnership between end-users and the Office Procurement resulted to faster, efficient, transparent, digitalized, and compliant procurement system.

Congratulations to all the awardees! MABUHAY ANG DAR. 👏🏆🤝

07/09/2026

DARCO Strengthens Procurement Compliance Through 3-Day End-Users’ Refresher Forum and Competency Assessment

FROM “MOST DISLIKED” TO “DESIRED” IN PROCUREMENT 🤝

From September 1–3, 2026, the DAR Central Office successfully conducted the CY 2026 DARCO End-Users’ Refresher Forum and Competency Assessment on RA 12009 (New Government Procurement Act) and Procurement Digitalization Initiatives at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel. In his message, Asec. Magsico candidly shared that there was a time when the Procurement Office was perceived as one of the “most disliked” offices due to its strict compliance. But instead of simply accepting this perception, we decided to train end user representives as procurement agents. Capacitated them with the knowledge and skills.

The three-day activity was packed with learning sessions, discussions, workshops, and competency assessment. Twelve groups worked on different procurement scenarios and identified the documents required for each activity from PPMP, WFP, PR, market scoping, TORs, proposals, and other supporting documents. Each group presented their outputs, followed by detailed discussions and corrections from the panel.

Athe activity marked a shift toward a new procurement culture - partners helping each other

With our procurement agents now serving as advocates and partners for good governance, DAR under the leasership of Secretary Conrado Estrella looks forward to a faster, more efficient, digitalized, and compliant procurement process.

MABUHAY ANG DAR.