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Sadain vs. Office of the Ombudsman [SEPARATE CONCURRING OPINION, CAGUIOA, J.]

MEHOL K. SADAIN, PETITIONER, VS. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 253688 | 2023-02-08

SEPARATE CONCURRING OPINION
 
CAGUIOA, J.:
 
I concur with the ponencia's ruling that public bidding was not required in the above-captioned case as Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 12-2007,[1] is not applicable.[2]
 
The Court's ruling aims to clarify what has been often misunderstood as regards the applicability of GPPB Resolution No. 12-2007 in the selection of non-governmental organizations (NGO) for certain government projects.
 
Annex A of GPPB Resolution No. 12-2007, entitled "Guidelines on Non-Governmental Organization Participation in Public Procurement,"...