REGION III, Philippines, January 7, 2026 — A contract worth PESOS: One Million Eight Hundred Forty Thousand (PhP1,840,000.00) has been awarded to The Merbau Villas and Events Corp. for a training workshop, raising questions about government spending transparency and vendor selection processes.
Training Workshop Venue Secured for Over PhP1.8 Million
The Department of Agriculture – BAC awarded a contract for venue, food, and lodging for a five-day training workshop focused on gender and social safeguards.
- The contract, PR NO. 25-1806 – GESI and RFQ No. LOV-25-306, covers a training workshop on food and agriculture.
- The event will take place in Zambales, Region III, from November 10-14, 2025.
- The Merbau Villas and Events Corp. will provide the venue, food, and accommodation.
- The total cost of the contract is PhP1,840,000.00.
The agreement, finalized on January 7, 2026, details the leasing of a venue, along with provisions for food and accommodation, to facilitate a training workshop centered on the Department of Agriculture’s GESI (Gender and Social Safeguard) mainstreaming initiatives. The workshop is scheduled to run from November 10 to November 14, 2025, and will be held in the province of Zambales, within Region III of the Philippines.
What does this contract entail?
The purchase request number associated with this procurement is 25-1806 – GESI, while the corresponding request for quotation is identified as LOV-25-306. The awarded contract to The Merbau Villas and Events Corp. represents a significant investment in capacity building within the agricultural sector, specifically targeting the integration of gender and social considerations into food and agriculture policies and practices.
Further details regarding the contract can be found at this link.
Q: What is the purpose of the GESI mainstreaming workshop?
A: The workshop aims to integrate gender and social safeguards into the Department of Agriculture’s food and agriculture programs, ensuring inclusivity and equitable outcomes.
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