Last 3 October 2008, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) resolved to move towards the preparation of one set of Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act No.9184.

The GPPB, through its Chair, Sec.Rolando G.Andaya, recently approved the Revised Guidelines on Contract Price Escalation.

The Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) issued the consolidated list of blacklisted constructors as of 30 September 2008.

The GPPB, during its 6th Regular Meeting, agreed to remove the "on hold" requirement for cash deposit certificate submitted as part of eligibility and technical documents thereby necessitating the amendment of sample forms therefor.