Manila, March 21 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it has launched a Supplier's Registry platform to expedite the delivery of learning resources to all public schools nationwide.

This came after the DepEd officials met with around 250 suppliers and service providers during the first Suppliers' Summit held from March 19 to 20.

In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of suppliers' role in advancing procurement reforms within the education sector.

"Sa ating mga suppliers at bidders, hindi lang kayo negosyo. Kayo ay kaagapay po natin sa reporma (To our suppliers and bidders, you are not just for business. You are our partners in reforms)," he said.

Angara said the improvement in the a...