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Under Section 89 of the New Government Procurement Act, all bid prices shall be considered as fixed prices, and therefore not subject to price escalation during contract implementation. In the event of an extraordinary increase in prices of specific components of the Infrastructure Project, price escalation may be considered, subject to prior approval of the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB). If the cost of construction components increases by more than ten percent (10%) of the unit price of work items, as determined against the prevailing price indices of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), a price escalation may be authorized at a no loss, no-gain basis, using the appropriate formula prescribed by the GPPB. The PSA shall ensure that its price indices are region specific and updated on a monthly basis.

The Supreme Court underscored that a writ of mandamus may not compel the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to exercise its discretion in a certain way, such as granting or denying a request to open and recount ballot boxes.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project refers to any public infrastructure or development projects and services implemented under this Code.

Republic Act No. 12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Sabotage Act classified agricultural smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, and engaging in cartel as economic sabotage. The law established new measures against the rampant smuggling of agricultural and fishery products.

Petitioners hired under temporary contracts claimed entitlement to job security after their contracts were not renewed since PAGCOR stopped its operations in Bacolod. However, the Civil Service Commission, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court dismissed their complaint on the grounds that petitioners were hired as “job order” workers and did not meet the criteria to be considered as regular government employees. The case showcases the importance of understanding employment contracts and their impact on workers’ rights and benefits.

On July 8, 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2024-025, to provide the terms and conditions of its Patent Protection Incentive for the Innovation and Technology Offices’ (ITSOs) program, to be known as “ITSO NICE IP”.

Memorandum Circular No. 2024-037 or the Green Technology Incentive Program established by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines aims to promote initiatives that will lead to the development of local green and sustainable technologies. These innovations are to target areas like renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and waste management, and would last from November 2024 to November 2025 or upon reaching their quota. Applicants are to meet specific sustainability criteria and IPC/Locarno classifications for them to be deemed eligible for registration and to receive the benefits provided under this program.

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