The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) formalized a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) to enhance transparency and efficiency within its operations.

The agreement, signed by BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. and PITC Acting President and CEO Mary Tong, underscores BuCor's commitment to modernizing its procurement processes and aligning them with the government's development goals.

Catapang emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader journey to elevate BuCor’s systems to meet global standards, integrating countertrade provisions that ensure procurement is not just transactional but transformative.

Catapang, expressing his gratitude toward PITC for their collaboration, remarked that this partnership aims to foster a BuCor that is relevant, sustainable, and respected in today’s landscape.

With the implementation of this MOA, BuCor anticipates a strengthening of its procurement processes, paving the way for modern, efficient, and capable operations.

This proactive approach reflects BuCor's dedication to the responsible management of government resources, as it embraces practices that enhance accountability and transparency in all its endeavors.