Inside this issue:

Headlines: 1 s t MIMAROPA Data Festival

25th Philippine Statistics Quiz Regional Championship

Convening of the Regional Census Coordinating Board

30th National Statistics Month Celebration

Civil Registration Training: Capability Building of Parish Secretaries of Calapan Diocese

2019 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Region IV

Administrative Stat Corner

AgriStat Corner

Provincial Tidbits

Philippine Statistics Authority MIMAROPA

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The First MIMAROPA Data Festival was held on November 11, 2019 at Filipiniana Hotel, Brgy. Sto Niño, Calapan City and was hosted by the Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Service Office (PSA RSSO) MIMAROPA. The event was attended by a total of 79 participants: 17 are from the Regional Statistics Committee (RSC), 24 from different schools, 2 representatives from the TV Net and 36 are PSA MIMAROPA Staff and Secretariat. RD Leni R. Rioflorido started her message by welcoming everyone to the very First MIMAROPA Data Festival. Acc

She also recognized them for taking part on the momentous event. According to her, they would like to reach out with the stakeholders and the students. She said that the activity intended to promote and poster awareness of the importance of statistics and most especially to enhance the statistical literacy of the youth in terms of our official statistics. Dr. Rene M. Colocar, College Administrator of Calapan City College, served as the keynote speaker during the First MIMAROPA Data Festival. He emphasized that this 1st MIMAROPA Data Festival brought statistics closer to the people, because through this we appreciate the significance of numbers, not only the numbers but the exact meaning of these numbers. On the other hand, Ms. Xiamara Sophia B. Vigor, Child Actress and an Ambassador of Habitat for Humanity served as an inspirational speaker during the event. Some of the presentations were PSA Data Innovation, Business Permit and Licensing System, 2020 CPH, National Quality Assurance Framework, Pre-Launching of PSA RSSO MIMAROPA website, and Career in Statistics. During the afternoon session, statistical contests and games took place. PSA Says Contest was participated by representative of the Regional Statistics Committee while Statistics Quiz was participated by students from various schools in MIMAROPA. Data Driven Infographics Contest for Stakeholders Category and Students Category were also conducted. Medals, certificates and cash prizes were given to the winners. Ms. Nenette D. Castro gave the closing remarks and thanked everyone for participating in the MIMAROPA Data Festival.

1st MIMAROPA Data Festival

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25th Philippine Statistics Quiz Regional Championship

PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted the 25th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Regional Elimination on November 12, 2019 at the Divine Word College of Calapan AVR, Gov. Infantado St., Ca-lapan City. Twelve students from differ-ent schools in the region competed for the title of regional champions and to be the official representative of the region in the national finals. The 25th PSQ Regional Elimination was conducted simultaneously in the country and Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido expressed that the PSA once again desires to introduce statistics in the educational institution through the said contest. This highly anticipated competition also signifies PSA’s hope to

best example which shows that statistics play a vital role on his decision-making as the mayor and as a planner in the government. Prior to the contest proper, the contest rules and mechanics were presented by Ms. Ariane S. Angeles, the technical staff sent by the PSA Central Office. She was also the one who oversaw the conduct of the PSQ Regional Elimination of MIMAROPA. Mr. Angelo Kristoff M. Macario from Palawan State University was hailed as MIMAROPA’s regional champion and the region’s representative together with his official coach Ms. Blessy Ann L. Ayco.

to influence the young mind of students to take statistics as their choice of course in college or include statistics-related job in their career path. She wished everyone good luck and cheer them on for the competition. Hon. Arnan C. Panaligan, the Calapan City Mayor, was invited to be the guest speaker for the 25th PSQ Regional Elimination. He expressed his gratitude to PSA RSSO MIMAROPA for the invitation and shared how important statistics is on his position as the head of the city. According to him, the government cannot just build roads, houses, or schools without referring to the number of people that will benefit on that particular project. This is the best

Convening of the Regional Census Coordinating Board

ensured that cooperation of all government agencies and private entities within the MIMAROPA Region for the smooth flow of 2020 CPH operations at all geographic and administrative levels. The MIMAROPA RCCB was then created with an initial number of 16 agencies. An audio-visual presentation (AVP) issued by the National Census Service was presented to all RCCB members as a way of promoting the 2020 CPH. A group photo opportunity followed on which all RCCB members mimicked gestures and hand signs while saying the tagline “Sama na, Census na!”.

In order to successfully carry out the undertaking of the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH), the Regional Census Coordinating Board (RCCB) of MIMAROPA was convened on November 18, 2019 at PSA RSSO NCR in Quezon City. The meeting was attended by 16 government agencies. ARD Noel Bartolabac of DILG MIMAROPA acted as Chairperson with RD Leni Rioflorido of PSA MIMAROPA as the Executive Officer. During the meeting, RD Rioflorido presented

presented a brief overview of the 2020 CPH and the PSA Board Resolution No. 2, s. 2019 which endorses to the President to declare May as the National Census Month. ARD Bartolabac discussed the kinds of assistance requested by PSA to each agency as indicated in the PSA Board Resolution No. 4, s. 2019. ARD Bartolabac presented the rationale and legal bases behind the creation of RCCB in line with PSA Board Resolution No. 5, s. 2019. He highlighted the terms of reference of RCCB and its composition. This ensured

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30th National Statistics Month Celebration

OPENING CEREMONY The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Service Office (RSSO) MIMAROPA hosted the conduct of the 30th National Statistics Month (NSM) Opening Ceremony last October 7, 2019 at the Bulwagang Panlalawigan, Provincial Capitol Complex, Calapan City. A total of 139 students, employees and staff from different schools and representatives from other regional line agencies joined the said activity.

A holy mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Simplicio A. Bonquin of

the Padre Pio Mission Area denoted the start of the opening ceremony on October 7, 2019. 17 regional line agencies, provincial offices, and academe participated namely: PSA RSSO MIMAROPA and Oriental Mindoro Provincial Office, National Economic and

Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Provincial Planning and Development Office of Oriental Mindoro and Romblon. The main road of Calapan City proper had been jammed as a bunch of vehicles from different agencies joined the motorcade on the morning of October 7, 2019. Eleven (11) marshals from Tropang Motorista Club Philippines (TMCP) assisted the twelve (12) vehicles during the motorcade. Seven agencies and academe participated, namely: PSA RSSO MIMAROPA and Oriental Mindoro Provincial Office, NEDA, DTI, DOLE, BJMP, PNP, and MINSCAT.

PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted a contest on Data Cartooning. The main objective of this activity is to express the views of students on how statistics can matter to common Filipino students and appreciate the value of statistics produced by the PSA. Data cartooning

refers to illustrating data into appealing and concise but informative way. Furthermore, it is one of the most exciting ways to express insights and knowledge in interpreting data by means of sketching or drawing comical images. Ms. Ma. Leizl L. Magbojos, Statistical Specialist II, presented the guidelines of the contest. Furthermore, there was also a contest on the display of Information, Education, & Communication (IEC) Materials during the 30th NSM Opening Ceremony. Ms. Magbojos also presented the guidelines for the said activity. PSA Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido delivered her welcome remarks thanking everyone for their participation in the motorcade and exhibit for the 30th NSM as well as their continuous effort on providing quality data that can help on the policy making. She stated that this year’s theme for the National Statistics Month, “Data innovation: Key to a Better Nation” emphasizes the vital role of processed, disseminated and properly utilized data as sound basis for effective decision- and policy-making. In addition, she emphasized that the PSA has started in working and finding new and innovative ways to improve the agency’s services and to deliver a more relevant and reliable statistics to the clients and stakeholders. She also specified that with better policies and programs based on quality statistics that are produced through effective innovations, the Filipino people will be assured of the achievement of the country’s long-term vision of a simple and comfortable life for all. As part of the opening ceremony of the 30th NSM, an invitation was sent to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to give an intermission number. The bureau gladly accepted the invitation and performed an upbeat dance number that continued on p. 4

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30th National Statistics Month...concluded

entertained the participants in the hall. They also made use of two mascots in order to add flavour to their performance. In behalf of Provincial Governor Humerlito “Bonz” A. Dolor, a keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Hubbert Christopher A. Dolor,

Provincial Administrator of Oriental Mindoro. On his speech, he gave emphasis on the significance of data in terms of how the local government unit (LGU) functions. Computing the Gross National Product (GNP) versus the per capita income versus the per capita expenditures was given as an example. According to him, without having the

right data or statistics, the LGU will never be able to compute where it is on that aspect. He emphasized that it is very important for government employees, especially LGU employees, who are on the field to have the accurate data on the household, population, industries, businesses, and all sectors. He said that this may be raw data but it is very important in coming up with one holistic investment program not only for the LGUs but also for the entire country, and that is where PSA stands. He stated that it is very important that the agency coordinates with other government agencies because somehow, they are also PSA’s source of data. What he means is that, there should be a close coordination, a close networking of all the agencies of the government, not only PSA, but the responsibility lies on everybody. The BJMP also graced to accept the invitation to perform an intermission number during the opening ceremony. Jail Officer I Ann Relano sang a heartfelt rendition of the song “Tagumpay Nating Lahat” by Ms. Lea Salonga. The participants were also encouraged to sing along and feel the nationalistic vibe the song has.

Ms. Maribel L. Bernardo, Chief Statistical Specialist (CSS) of PSA RSSO MIMAROPA, gave the closing remarks for the opening ceremony. She extended her gratitude to everyone who supported and participated in the activity, and hoped that they will not get tired of supporting the agency in its future endeavours. She also invited the participants to go around and see the exhibit prepared by PSA and other partner agencies. She ended her speech by thanking everyone and wishing them a good day ahead. Five students from City College of Calapan and MINSCAT Main Campus participated on the contest on data cartooning. Three judges rated their final output: Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido of PSA MIMAROPA, Provincial Director Arnel E. Hutalla of DTI Oriental Mindoro, and CSS Efren C. Armonia of PSA Oriental Mindoro. All the participants were invited to view the exhibits prepared by different agencies. As the participants roam around the gymnasium, they observed the tarpaulins and the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials prepared by the PSA MIMAROPA and Oriental Mindoro, DSWD, PPDO Oriental Mindoro, DTI, BJMP, and BFP. After the viewing of exhibits, a picture taking by group of agencies and an altogether picture of participants were done.

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GIFT-GIVING & VISITATION AT ARUGA KAPATID FOUNDATION

Aruga Kapatid Foundation is one of the residential care facilities here at Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. It is a home-care for elderly who has neglected by their family located at Brgy. Managpi. PSA RSSO MIMAROPA, with Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido, visited the home for the aged for the 3rd time. Basic goods & personal hygiene kits were given to its 19 occupants. A short program was conducted where RD Leni R. Rioflorido gave a short message. In response, Administrator Lito A. Vergara expressed his gratitude to the agency by giving a welcome message and sharing briefly the history of their institution. Ms. Veneranda F. Mendoza, Registration Officer IV also presented PowerPoint presentation about civil registry. After the presentation the RSSO staffs distributed the gifts and shared stories to them. In return some of the elders performed a heart warming song number. At the end PSA RSSO staffs left the place with smile on their faces knowing that they made some people happy just when they need it the most.

REPLANTING & GROWTH MONITORING OF BITAOG

TREES PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted Replanting and Growth Monitoring of Bitaog trees that were planted during the 28th NSM held at Bulusan Nature Park, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last October 11, 2019. The activity was participated by the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA staff. It aims to contribute on the conservation of the nature park. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) headed by Ms. Mary June F. Maypa extended their support on the conduct of the activity by providing free Bitaog seedlings. A total of nine (9) seedlings were replanted in the park.

MANGROVE PLANTING ACTIVITY

PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted another Mangrove planting held at OMNHS Eco Park, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on November 10, 2019. The mangrove planting activity was participated by the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA staff, City ENRO, PNP Officers, Navy Students from MinSCAT, Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) from OMNHS and Ms. Xiamara Sophia B. Vigor – First Kid Ambassador of Habitat for Humanity. The activity aims to promote environmental awareness and contribute on the conservation of the eco park through planting additional trees in the area. Calapan City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) headed by the City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Wilfredo G. Landicho extended their support on the conduct of the activity by providing free mangrove seedlings. Mr. Vicente A. Marasigan and Mr. Romelito L. Guevarra Jr., the activity facilitators of MWCEPDP with the Chairman of School Clean and Green Program, Mr. Antonio A. Alido, assisted and joined in the activity.

MANGROVE PLANTING ACTIVITY

PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted Mangrove planting held at Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS) Eco Park, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro last October 11, 2019. The mangrove planting activity was participated by the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA staff. Calapan City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) headed by the City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Wilfredo G. Landicho extended their support on the conduct of the activity by providing free mangrove seedlings. Mr. Vicente A. Marasigan and Mr. Romelito L. Guevarra Jr., the activity facilitators of Mangrove& Wildlife Conservation & Eco-Park Development Project (MWCEPDP) with the Chairman of School Clean and Green Program, Mr. Antonio A. Alido, assisted and joined in the activity. A total of 65 mangrove propagules were planted in the eco park. Mr. Alido gave his message on behalf of the School Principal, Dr. Nimrod F. Bantigue.

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DATA DISSEMINATION AND STATISTICS QUIZ AT MINSCAT

On October 17, 2019, 8:00 in the morning, the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA staff conducted the school data dissemination activity and statistics quiz at MinSCAT – Calapan City Campus as part of the 30th NSM celebration. The activity was attended by 400 students comprising grades 11, 12 and 1st year college. Ms. Ma. Arlyn M. Redublo, OIC-College Director of Calapan City Campus, welcomed the participants on her opening remarks. RD Leni R. Rioflorido of PSA MIMAROPA delivered her message with introduction about the PSA. The presentation About PSA and the GRDP of MIMAROPA was presented by CSS Maribel L. Bernardo. RO IV Veneranda F. Mendoza was the one discussed the matters on Civil Registration. SS II Mary Grace T. Ferraro disseminated the information about the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). Ms. Ana Patricia A. Ramos, COSW/Assistant Statistician presented the results of the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN) by Demographic Characteristics. After the presentation, Statistics Quiz followed. There were four groups with five members participated in the said quiz. SS II Ferraro facilitated the quiz proper. Winners of the statistics quiz received tokens and cash prize. The whole activity was fun-filled with full of learnings to all and ended at 12:00 noon.

DATA DISSEMINATION AND STATISTICS QUIZ AT DIVINE

WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN Another venue for the school data dissemination activity and statistics quiz of PSA RSSO MIMAROPA was held and joint dissemination activity with International Observance of Eradication of Poverty of DSWD. It was at the Divine Word College of Calapan on October 18, 2019. The activity was participated by 100 Grade 10 students. Ms. Vilma Sarmiento, Student Council Adviser delivered her opening remarks on behalf of the School President, Fr. Crispin A. Cordero. RD Rioflorido delivered her message with introduction about the PSA. The presentation About PSA and the GRDP of MIMAROPA was presented by CSS Maribel L. Bernardo. RO IV Mendoza was the one who discussed the matters on Civil Registration. SS II Ferraro disseminated the information about the PhilSys. Ms. Ramos presented the results of the 2015 POPCEN by Demographic Characteristics. Ms. Jennel G. Maquiñana, Regional Associate Statistician of DSWD MIMAROPA presented the Listahanan Regional Profile of the Poor on Family and Children Sector. After the presentations, there was a statistics quiz. The students group themselves into four groups with five members. SS II Ferraro and Ms. Ramos facilitated the quiz proper. Winners of the statistics quiz received tokens and cash prize.

DATA DISSEMINATION AND STATISTICS QUIZ AT CITY

COLLEGE OF CALAPAN In the afternoon of October 17, 2019, at 1:00 pm, City College of Calapan was visited by the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA staff for the school data dissemination activity and statistics quiz as part of the 30th NSM celebration. The activity was attended by 160 Senior High School students. Mr. Melson B. Dilay, Principal of the Senior High School Department started the activity on his opening remarks. RD Rioflorido delivered her message with introduction about the PSA. The presentation About PSA and the GRDP of MIMAROPA was presented by CSS Maribel L. Bernardo. RO IV Mendoza was the one discussed the matters on Civil Registration. SS II Ferraro disseminated the information about the PhilSys. COSW Ramos presented the results of the 2015 POPCEN by Demographic Characteristics. Dr. Rene M. Colocar, College Administrator also graced the activity. He delivered an inspirational message which emphasized the importance of statistics. Statistics Quiz followed after the presentations. There were four groups with five members joined in the said quiz. Ms. Ramos facilitated the quiz. Winners of the statistics quiz received tokens and cash prize. The activity in the college showed the strengthened collaboration of the PSA and academe.

MS POWERPOINT IN-HOUSE TRAINING PSA RSSO MIMAROPA conducted one-day MS PowerPoint in-house training on October 30, 2019 at the PSA RSSO MIMAROPA Office, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The training started with a prayer and immediately followed by the singing of the national anthem. Before the training proper, CSS Maribel L. Bernardo gave a short message. The training was started by COSW Leovell T. Bejasa, wherein she discussed the basic function of MS Power Point. Then it was followed by Information System Analyst I (ISA)Emerson Caisip. He discussed the advanced function of MS Power point. After the discussion, they grouped the staff into four, with six members each. Afterwards, ISA I Caisip presented the guidelines of the workshop. The training ended with the collecting of outputs and picture taking of participants. CLOSING CEREMONY

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas -Lucena Branch hosted the conduct of the 30th NSM Closing Ceremony last October 28, 2019 at the Max’s Restaurant, Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City. A total of 65 participants were present during the ceremony. These were composed of representatives from regional line agencies, students, faculty and staff of PSA RSSO MIMAROPA.

Karel Saskia B. Odiver, Senior Research Specialist of BSP Lucena Branch, delivered a presentation regarding the Updates on BSP Advocacy Program. First, she

tackled about the three ways to identify if the money is genuine or a counterfeit. She identified the security features in the Philippine banknotes and explained them one by one. Another innovation of the BSP that she stated was the New Generation Currency (NGC) coin series which she mentioned is silver in color and nickel plated to avoid tarnishing. Also part of her presentation was the existing policies with regards to the Philippine bank notes. Before ending her presentation she stated that the things she discussed were the simple things that BSP is requesting the public. Those may be simple things but it has a great impact on the better nation that the country is aiming for. During the conduct of the NSM Closing Ceremony, an awarding ceremony for the winners of the Data Cartooning Contest and Display of IEC Materials was held. The abovementioned contests were conducted during the NSM Opening Ceremony and were both evaluated by Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido of PSA MIMAROPA, Provincial Director Arnel E. Hutalla of DTI Oriental Mindoro, and Chief Statistical Specialist Efren C. Armonia of PSA Oriental Mindoro.

PSA MIMAROPA Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido greeted everyone with great pleasure as the start of her welcome remarks for the Closing Ceremony of the 30th National

Statistics Month. On her message she recalled and emphasized yet again the importance of producing reliable and timely data to come up with solid and effective plans and decisions. She then encouraged the partner agencies and data providers present to continue to find new and innovative ways, including the use of the available technologies, in dealing with their respective data.

On behalf of Deputy Director Edna Aleja G. Aquino, a message was delivered by Ms. Melanie N. Condes, Bank Officer II of the BSP Lucena

Branch. In connection with this year’s theme, she cited some changes or inno-vations that the society is facing right now and stated that not only the tech-nologies were evolving, even the data generation process. Data innovation, data generation changes which is why the BSP wanted to remind everyone to be careful on using and giving personal and important information on the internet because this can be used to harm the person. She cited examples to pinpoint that there were innovations that may have good effect but if one isn’t careful may also be dangerous. She said that it is all in MIMAROPAns to lead in the development, to lead in the development of a better nation, of a choice destination, and to lead in the development of a well-cared MIMAROPA in general.

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2019 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Region IV

RD Leni R. Rioflorido attended the 2019 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Region IV

through the invitation of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on 11 October 2019 held at Lima Park Hotel, Lima Commercial

Estate, Lia-Malvar Batangas. The program started by singing the National Anthem, Sr. Research Specialist Karel Saskia B.

Odiver for the Invocation, Deputy Governor of Monetary and Economics Sector Francisco G. Dakila Jr. for the Welcome

Remarks. An audio-visual presentation was presented about the theme “One Team, One Goal” Resilient Partnership

Towards Inclusive Economic Growth. Acting Deputy Director Haydee R. Paulino of the Department of Economic Statistics

presented the Development Indicators in Luzon, Monetary

Board Member Felipe M. Medalla delivered the Keynote

Address, Bank Officer IV Cheyence Ann T. Delantar of the

Department of Economic Statistics gave the Criteria for

Judging, Mr. Felipe M. Medalla and

Mr. Francisco G. Dakila Jr. presented the Awards and

Managing Director of Luzon Operations Sub-Sector Josefa Elv-

ira E. Ditching-Lorico gave the Closing Remarks. PSA

MIMAROPA was awarded as finalist for the Outstanding

Partner Report on Regional Economic Developments in the

Philippines – Region IV-B.

Civil Registration Training: Capability Building of Parish Secretaries of Calapan Diocese

The regional office conducted capability building training for parish secretaries of Calapan Diocese. With a target participants of 45, the training was undertaken on 28 October 2019 at the convention hall of the diocese.The lecture materials prepared were specifically conceptualize for easy understanding and appreciation of the targeted participants. The topics lined up covered historical background of civil registration, concept of registration of vital events, legal bases, PSA civil registration services, rules and regulations, laws affecting civil registry documents, statistical data on registered civil registry documents and policies.The whole day training was marked with active participation by the parish secretaries. They expressed their interests with questions and clarifications on the topics presented.Chancellor Ruga expressed his appreciation and promised to invite PSA again to discuss the matter on actively advocating for marriage in the province by conducting mass weddings with parish priests.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAT CORNER

B uilding construction statistics from approved

building permits submitted to Local Building

Officials (LBOs) relate to data on new construction

and additions, alterations and repairs of residential and

non-residential buildings, and other structures

undertaken in all cities and municipalities in the

country.

On the fourth quarter of 2019, the month of October

had the highest (438) issued building permits.

D omestic Trade

Statistics

(DOMSTAT) refers to

air, rail and coastwise

trade statistics collected

and compiled monthly,

quarterly, and annually

based from airway

bills, daily report of

outgoing shipments,

coastwise, and

passenger manifests.

All provinces collected

coastwise documents

and passenger

manifests during the

third quarter of 2019.

Moreover, Palawan

alone collected airway

bills for this period.

F oreign Trade Statistics constitute data on

imports and exports that are derived from the

various imports and exports documents of the Bureau

of Customs (BOC). Electronic data files being

provided by the BOC to PSA on a monthly basis

were included in the generation of monthly trade

statistics.

In MIMAROPA, Palawan alone collects import and

export documents.

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AgriStat CORNER

Overall corn production in MIMAROPA for the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 0.35 percent in comparison to 12,609 MT in 2018. Occidental Mindoro posted the highest increase in production with 4,440 MT compared to 4,002 MT of the same period last year, followed by Romblon with 378 MT compared to 248 MT last year. On the contrary, the corn production in the province of Palawan declined to 5,601 MT or 11.99 percent lower compared with 6,364 MT of same quarter in 2018.

Total production of palay in MIMAROPA for the fourth quarter of 2019 elevated to 659,346 MT or 7.14 percent higher as compared with 615,425 MT of same quarter in 2018. All four provinces contributed to the increase aside from the province of Marinduque which posted 4,146 MT or 4.49 percent lower from 4,341 MT production on the previous year. Among the provinces, Palawan has the highest increase in production with 177,088 MT compared to 150,857 MT of the same quarter last year, followed by Oriental Mindoro with 199,153 MT compared to 189,129 MT.

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PROVINCIAL TIDBITS

Provincial Training of Solemnizing Officers (Marriage Laws, Issues and Concerns)

PSA-Marinduque Provincial Statistical Office conducted Provincial Training of Solemnizing Officers (Marriage Laws, Issues and Concerns) on November 7-8, 2019 at Bahay ng Bayan, 3F, Santa Cruz Municipal Building, Brgy. Pag-Asa, Santa Cruz, Marinduque. The aim of the training is to update knowledge of Solemnizing Officers and to address issues and concerns regarding the application for Certificate of Registration of Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM). It was participated by solemnizing officers from different religious sectors in the province. The two-day training revolved on the discussion of different topics such as CRVS Decade, Marriage Laws in the Philippines with Issues and Concerns, Role and Responsibilities of Solemnizing Officers and Grounds for Cancellation of CRASM, Issues and Concerns on Marriage Documents, Laws and Procedures Affecting Birth/Marriage Certificate, Registration of Marriage: Santa Cruz LCRO Experience and Overview of PhilCRIS. These topics were discussed by RSSO-MIMAROPA’s SS IIElla Jean T. Del Rosario, Atty. Carlo D. Rodas from the Provincial Attorney’s Office, RD Leni R. Rioflorido, Santa Cruz MCR Ermelinda R. Rey-Recaña, SSS/OIC Opis and RO II Virginia M. Sartillo. The training ended with an open forum in which participants were given a chance to raise questions. All queries were answered by RD Leni R. Rioflorido with the help of other resource speakers.

Civil Registration Training: Capability Building for Parish Secretaries of the Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose

In line with the continuous effort to improve the delivery of civil registration services to the clientele of our province, Civil Registration Training: Capability Building for Parish Secretaries of the Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose was conducted on November 22, 2019 at St. Joseph Seminary Function Hall, Brgy. Labangan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. This training aimed to educate the Parish Secretaries on the laws and procedures related to civil registration.

It likewise enriched the awareness of participants on civil registry documents specially in Marriage Certificate since they were tasked to prepare such documents. Municipal Civil Registrar of the Local Government Unit of Calintaan Ms. Loida G. Batolio was one of the resource speaker of the said activity. She discussed the Basic Concept of Registration of Vital Events which was Birth, Marriage and Death. She taught the participants on the proper accomplishment of Civil Registry Documents. Other topics was discussed by Supervising Statistical Specialist Donna Marie D. Mobe, Statistical Specialist II Griselda D. Malabanan and by Registration Officer I Carla Joy I. Sari. At the end of the discussion, questions regarding civil registration matters were answered.

Civil Registration Training: Capability Building for Barangay Secretaries of the Municipalities of Looc and

Lubang

One of the many stakeholders in Civil Registration is the Barangay. Every Barangay Secretary has a big role in the implementation of Civil Registration Laws in the country. Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991, Barangay Secretaries are tasked to assist the City/Municipal Civil Registrar in the registration of Live Birth, Marriage and Death within his/her territorial jurisdiction. They are the focal persons of civil registration activities in the Barangays. They are involved in providing assistance in filling up Civil Registry Forms. In view of this, this office conducted Civil Registration Training: Capability Building for Barangay Secretaries of the municipalities of Looc and Lubang on November 28, 2019 at Lubang White Sand’s Paradise, Brgy. Maligaya, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro. This training aimed to equip and enhance the knowledge and skills in Civil Registration of the Barangay Secretaries. It also likewise aimed to educate them on the laws and procedures related to civil registration. Municipal Civil Registrar of the Local Government Unit of Lubang Ms. Ma. Vina V. Cajayon was one of the resource speakers of the said activity. She discussed the Basic Concept of Registration of Vital Events which was Birth, Marriage and Death. She taught the participants on the proper accomplishment of Civil Registry Documents. Other topics was discussed by Provincial Statistics Officer Samuel A. Villar, Supervising Statistical Specialist Donna Marie D. Mobe, Statistical Specialist II Griselda D. Malabanan and by Registration Officer I Carla Joy I. Sari. At the end of the discussion, questions regarding civil registration matters were answered.

MARINDUQUE

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

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Display of Statistical Infographics

The Provincial Statistics Office of Oriental Mindoro conducted a series of activities in celebration of the 30th National Statistics Month. One of the activities conducted was the display of statistical infographics on the results of different censuses and surveys such as 2015 Census of Population, poverty statistics, latest data on agricultural statistics of cereals, fruits, vegetables, non-food and industrial crops and price statistics of selected agricultural commodities and exhibits of Civil Registration Laws. The office was able to accomplish nine activities in various school campuses and government agencies which included Barangay Silonay, Naujan Academy, Agustin Gutierrez Memorial Academy (AGMA), Good Shepherd Academy (GSA), Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MINSCAT) – Victoria Main Campus, Pinamalayan Maritime Foundation and Technological College, Inc., Oriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol, Eastern Mindoro College, and MINSCAT – Bongabong Campus. The said activities were administered from September to October 2019.

Information Dissemination Campaign

Another activity conducted by the office in connection to the 30th NSM celebration was the information dissemination campaign on seven different school campuses and one barangay in Calapan City. The statistical results of 2015 Census of Population, poverty statistics, latest data on agricultural statistics and civil registration were presented and discussed to the participants. It was participated by junior high school, senior high school and college students from Naujan Academy, Agustin Gutierrez Memorial Academy (AGMA), Good Shepherd Academy (GSA), Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MINSCAT) – Main Campus, Pinamalayan Maritime Foundation and Technological College, Inc., Eastern Mindoro College, and MINSCAT – Bongabong Campus while barangay officials served as their participants on their information dissemination campaign at Barangay Silonay, Calapan City.

Capacity Building for the Employees of PSO Oriental

Mindoro Along with the celebration of the 30th NSM, Supervising Statistical Specialist Charlyn Romero-Cantos conducted a series of lectures regarding statistics and conduct of censuses and surveys which was participated by all employees of the provincial office. First was a lecture on Basic Concepts in Research and Statistics last October 3, 2019. The activity aimed to refresh the employees on the different concepts in research and statistics, major areas in statistics, know the different steps in a statistical inquiry and distinguish the different levels of measurement. Lecture on Sampling and Sampling Techniques was conducted last October 11, 2019. The activity aimed to refresh the employees on the different concepts in sampling, survey and its type, differentiate probability sampling from nonprobability sampling. On the 18th of October 2019, SSS Romero-Cantos gave a lecture on Survey and Questionnaire. The discussion aimed to make the participants know more about types of survey, process in constructing a questionnaire, types of questions, guidelines in questionnaire, approaches to question sequence, and basic contents of a cover letter. Lastly, Interviewing Techniques, Training of Enumerators and Data Controls were the topics discussed last October 21, 2019.

Statistical Quiz for Senior High School Students One of the activities lined-up by the office during the NSM celebration is the statistical quiz for Senior High school students. Out of the seven senior high school invited by the office to join, only five participated. The statistical quiz was held on October 18, 2019 at the PSA Training Room at 1:00 pm. All participants were accompanied by their coaches during the statistical quiz. Questions were carefully prepared by the technical working group of the statistical unit to evaluate the student’s knowledge on basic statistics, and at the same time give advance learning in the field of statistics. There are also some questions asked pertaining to products and services offered by PSA. At the end of the statistical quiz, three students were hailed as winners. It was indeed a memorable and successful event for the students and the office alike. Winners and non-winners went home with additional experience, knowledge and friends that they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

ORIENTAL MINDORO

PALAWAN

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Trainings/Seminars/Convention on Civil Registration

PSA Palawan conducted a Year-End Civil Registration Workshop on November 29, 2019 at the PSA-Training Room. There were forty eight (48) participants, twenty- two (22) of which are C/MCR’s and thirty (30) are LCRO staff participated. Topics discussed were the common errors committed on the processing of endorsement affected by RA’s and workshop on filling-out of COLB forms subject to RA 9255 and Legitimation.

KwentongPalaulatan ko ‘to: The Search for Inspiring Learning Experiences in Statistics

PSA Romblon initiated the conduct of the Search for Inspiring Learning Experiences in Statistics entitled “KwentongPalaulatan ko ‘to”. Objective of the contest is to look for the inspiring stories that lead to better learning and appreciation of statistics as a subject. Also, the learning approaches employed by the teachers to students to let them appreciate statistics is encouraged. Isah Mae Mariveles, Karen Macatol and Stephanie Jane Magada submitted the 3 most inspiring stories in learning Statistics. They were awarded with P500 each and a certificate.

Statistical Data Forum

PSA Romblon conducted the Statistical Data Forum last October 18, 2019 at Romblon Municipal Covered Court as part of the 2019 NSM celebrations. During the said activity, statistical presentations from other agencies were conducted as follows: Registration Officer II Bobby Natal (Civil Registration Statistics), PMaj Sheljohn Nuga (Crime Statistics), Chiara F. Minano (Education Statistics), Share Ann M. Barcelo (Social Services Statistics), SSS Johnny F. Solis (Poverty and Economic Statistics). Each presenter made their statistical presentations with the more than hundreds participants coming from different agencies and organizations like Philippine National Police Romblon PPO, Bureau of Fire Protection Romblon, Department of Education, Association of Barangay Captains and their Council, Red Cross, St. Vincent Ferrer Multipurpose Cooperative, Department of Social Welfare and Development and Philippine Statistics Authority.

Lecture/Workshop in Data Visualization and

Storytelling SSS Johnny F. Solis conducted the Lecture on Data Visualization and Storytelling last October 4, 2019 as part of the capability and knowledge enhancement in Statistics Program by the office. It was aimed at increasing the knowledge of employees in Statistics being one of its primary mandates. Participants to the lecture/workshop are regular staff, contract-of-service workers, and On-the-Job trainees of the office. The lecture includes topics on the History of Data Visualization, Data Visualization vs Data Presentation, Importance of Data Visualization, Choosing the Right Chart, Principles of Visual Perception, Practicing Good Ethics in Data Visualization, Arts and Science of Data Story, Elements and Parts of Data Story and Framing a Data Story.

Civil Registration and Solemnizing Officer Capability Building Training

PSA Romblon, in partnership with the Local Civil Registry Office of Odiongan, conducted the Civil Registration and Solemnizing Officer Capability Building Training on November 25-26, 2019 at Sato Dizon Hotel, Tabin-dagat, Odiongan, Romblon. Participants to the training are solemnizing officers, hospital and clinic’s registration officers, local civil registrar’s staff and Municipal Civil Registrars in the province of Romblon. The activity was sponsored by the local government unit of Odiongan. The activity was aimed at imparting the participants with basic knowledge in civil registration, how to register birth, marriage and deaths, concept of registration of vital events under AO 3 series of 2004 and AO 1 series of 2007. Included also are the topics in civil registration laws; i.e., RA 9858, RA 9255, RA 9048 and RA 10172, and PhilCRIS Training. MCR Abundio F. Rafael opened the activity with an opening and welcome remarks. He stressed that it is the noble desire of his office to provide annual training to civil registration stakeholders in the municipality to ensure the efficient delivery of civil registration in the province. SSS Johnny F. Solis, SS II Dandy H. Fetalvero, RO II Bobby M. Natal, RO I Maria Cristina M. Uy and Asst. Stat Fely F. Minano served as the resource speakers for the training with the able assistance of the staff of the local civil registry office of Odiongan, Romblon. After the activity, the participants expressed gratitude to the PSA and LCRO Odiongan for the free training, noting that in other provinces solemnizing officers are paying for their trainings as attendance to training is a requisite for CRASM applications.

ROMBLON

Philippine Statistics Authority

MIMAROPA

Leni R. Rioflorido

Regional Director

Maribel L. Bernardo

Division Chief, SOCD

Pilar P. Mendoza

Division Chief, CRASD

Contributors:

Nenette D. Castro

Veneranda F. Mendoza

Ronilo S. Magnaye

Ma. Lyra E. Baculo

Ella Jean Rose T. del Rosario

Theodore John M. del Mundo

Mary Grace T. Ferraro

Ma. Leizl L. Magbojos

Raymond R. Lapus

Genelene M. Gasic

Ma. Liza E. Macatangay

Iva Louzel M. Agua

Catherine U. Ardales

Emerson V. Caisip

Annaliza D. Sapungan

Blezz Colleen Q. Concepcion

Marben E. Marasigan

Eliza F. Barrientos

Jay S. Macatangay

Carol B. De Torres

Jorynne Mae I. Panes

John Rocel Garejo

Ana Patricia Ramos

Roxanne Dela Cruz

Leovell Bejasa

Richard Japones

Herbert Romero

Sonny A. Fortu

Prepared by:

Rhoda L. Sobrepeña

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