Section 1. All agencies of the National Government, its instrumentalities, including government-owned and/or -controlled corporations are directed to participate in the first phase of the EPS of the DBM-PS, to include specifically the following activities involving goods, supplies and materials:
a. Public Tender Board. All bid opportunities, notices and awards shall be advertised and posted in the Public Tender Board.
b. Suppliers— Registry. All qualified suppliers that wish to conduct business with the National Government Agencies shall be required to be accredited and registered in the electronic registry for reference and information of all agencies intending to procure goods, supplies or materials.
c. Electronic Catalogue. Goods, supplies and materials of EPS accredited and registered suppliers shall be listed and graphically displayed with detailed description/information through the Electronic Catalogue, which shall serve as virtual store.