Vol. 4, No. 3 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PSA REGION I July to September 2018

PSA Celebrates 5th Anniversary s part of PSA’s A celebration of its 5th Founding Anniversary, BSP Cites PSA as Excellent Stakeholder the Philippine Statistics he Bangko Sentral ng Authority - Regional Pilipinas (BSP) Statistical Services Office I T adjudged Philippine (PSA - RSSO I) employees Statistics Authority Regional conducted physical wellness Statistical Services Office I (RSSO I) as a recipient of the activities in line with the “Outstanding Partner for theme” Healthy PSA, Happy Report on the Regional PSA” on September 12, 2018 Economic Developments in at the PSA RSSO I Conference the ” award on Room, City of San Fernando, August 22, 2018 during the . 2018 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Photo Caption: PSA RSSO I OIC Regional During the event, OIC of Stakeholders at BSP La Union Director Atty. Sheila O. De Guzman and OIC SOCD CRASD Arturo de Sola gave Regional Office, San Chief Mr. Niño E. Tuazon received the Regional his welcome remarks. In his Fernando City, La Union. Stakeholders Award for PSA RSSO I during the 2018 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch message, he emphasized the for BSP Stakeholders on August 22, 2018 at BSP need to promote the San Fernando, La Union. (continue to page 4) (continue to page 5) Editorial July—September ● Vol. 4, No. 3

Words of Gratitude

ur warmest greeting to the attention. Let us not forget that As we embark the challenges of O people of as the body and mind are not 2018, let us continue to we celebrate PSA’s 5th separate...one will always affect strengthen our purpose of Anniversary with the resounding the other so it is our duty to further developing our theme, “Healthy PSA, Happy keep our body in good health in community through uplifting PSA.” order to keep a clear and strong innovation and realizing PSA’s mind. No less than the National vision of becoming solid, May this fruitful event inspire us Statistician and Civil Registrar responsive and world-class to continue to provide seamless General, Lisa Grace S. Bersales, authority on quality statistics public service with a healthy body encourages us to practice and and civil registration. Now, we and a healthy mind. Health is of imbibe a healthy lifestyle along challenge you to work hard and paramount importance yet, this is with her tagline, “Move. live up PSA’s core values of often neglected. We push our Connect. Embrace. Breathe.” transparency, adaptability and bodies beyond their capacities Health is not just the absence of integrity. We assure you of my and simply ignore our bodies’ disease or infirmity but a state of whole-hearted commitment to signals of pain and fatigue until complete physical, mental and continuously endeavor to unite they turn into more serious social well-being. people with love, patriotism and problems needing medical fear of God. RSS01

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RSC 3rd Quarter 2018 Meeting Convened

Photo Caption: Statistical Specialist II Zenaida L. Garcilan presented the agenda of the meeting during the Regional Statistics Committee (RSC) I 3rd Quarter 2018 meeting on August 17, 2018 at Department of Agriculture Conference Room, San Fernando City, La Union.

he Regional Statistics Capacity Training for RSC; 29th Needs Survey and 2018 Task T Committee (RSC) I National Statistics Month Force on Capacity Building conducted its 3rd Quarter 2018 Celebration including PSA MC Activities Work Plan; RSC meeting on August 17, 2018 at 2018-01, NSM Regional Resolution No. 9, S 2018 the Department of Agriculture Activities, NSM Contest Approving and Endorsing to the Conference Room, San Guidelines; 28th National Philippine Statistics Authority Fernando City, La Union. The Statistics Month Awards Call for (PSA) Central Office the Conduct meeting was presided by Nomination; 3rd Regional of the 2018 Capacity Training for Chairperson, Director Nestor G. Statistics Committee (RSC) RSC 1 and RSC Resolution No. 10, Rillon of NEDA, with Vice- Summit; Creation of s. 2018 Approving the National Chairperson, Atty. Sheila O. De Provincial Statistics Committee; Statistics Month (NSM) Common Guzman of PSA-RSSO I. 2017 Regional Development Activities and Enjoining the In the said meeting, seven (7) Indicators (with CoRe-Is) and Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), proposed agenda items were other PSA Statistical Activities. Local Government Units (LGUs), approved by the committee, to Moreover, resolutions were Academic Institutions and the th wit: RSC-1 Training Needs approved by RSC I including RSC Private Sector to Support the 29 Survey (TNS), Task Force Resolution No. 8 S,. 2018 NSM Celebration in Region I. Approving the Regional Statistics Workplan, and Proposed 2018 (continue to page 5) Committee (RSC) 1 Training

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29th NSM Regional Calendar of Activities

NSM Activities Date Venue

Tongtongan ti Tangatang Sept. 25, 2018 DZAG

Regional Opening Ceremony Oct. 3, 2018 Oasis Country Resort

Regional Jingle Singing Contest Oct. 3,2018 Oasis Country Resort CSI the City Mall Regional Exhibit Oct. 4-12, 2018

University of Northern Philippines, Regional Essay Writing Contest Oct. 17, 2018 City

University of Northern Philippines, Regional Poster-Slogan Making Contest Oct. 17, 2018 Vigan City

University of Northern Philippines, Regional Oratorical Contest Oct. 17, 2018 Vigan City

Oct. 17, 2018 University of Northern Philippines, Regional Statistics Quiz Vigan City

Oct. 19, 2018 (submission of docu- Search for Best 29th NSM Province Implementer Philippine Statistics Authority mentation) Oct. 22, 2018 (TWG meeting)

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas -La NSM Closing Ceremony Oct. 29, 2018 Union Regional Office

BSP Cites PSA...

The said award was received by OIC Regional Director Atty. Sheila O. De Guzman and OIC SOCD Chief Mr. NiñoE. Tuazon. Among other agencies in the region, PSA RSSO I was adjudged as the 1st Place in the BSP 2018 Awards for Stakeholders. The said award was granted to the agency for it has satisfactorily passed the criteria based on track of cooperation, relevance, completeness and timelines in relation to the submission of reports on the Regional Economic Developments in the Philippines. RSS01

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PSA Celebrates 5th…. CRASD Chief Arturo de Sola thanked the employees physical wellness. According to him, if employees for their active participation and this will be achieved, the goals and advocacies of PSA will also be realized. relentless effort in realizing PSA’s vision of becoming solid, responsive and world– class. To assess RSSO I’s performance in 2018 relative to the theme, AO IV Marivic M. Garcia discussed PSA celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary Gender and Development in relation to topics on this year in commemoration to the official wellness. She also reiterated that PSA employees signing of President Benigno Aquino III on the must be healthy and happy in all aspects of their Republic Act No. 10625, otherwise known as lives in order to target innovation and the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 mandating improvement among themselves. Among the establishment of the Philippine Statistics highlights of the event were parlor games, Civil Authority and the reorganization of the Registration and Statistics Quiz and Zumba Philippine Statistical System (PSS), paving the sessions which aims to develop teamwork and way for the merging of four major statistical camaraderie among the employees. agencies (Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, With that, delight emanated from the employee’s National and Statistical Coordination Board and spirits as they had reconnected with each other. the National Statistics Office) on September 12, They had rebuild harmonious relationship 2013. Also, in the year 2015, reorganization through numerous games and singing sessions, and placement of personnel as well as PSA’s and successfully realized the essence of PSA’s core core vision, mission, Corporate Personality and vision and mission in achieving its goals. the agency’s official logo were established . RSS01

RSC 3rd Quarter Meeting ... PSA-RSSO 1 prepared its 2017 report on the Regional Development Indicators, which is an expanded Core Regional Indicators of Region 1. It includes the CoRe-Is of PSA and the Result- Matrix Indicators of the Regional Development Plan (RDP) of NEDA Region 1. It is composed of 229 indicators covering the following sectors such as Governance, Economic Development, Environment, Social Development and Infrastructure Development. The Regional Development Indicators aimed to monitor the progress of Region 1 vis-a -vis the targets set in the RDP.

The RDI report was presented during the 3rd Quarter 2018 meeting of the Regional Statistics Committee. Also, PSA-RSSO 1 submitted its Consolidated Regional 29th National Statistics Month (NSM) Calendar of Activities on August 30, 2018. The calendar comprised for various NSM activities such as hanging of streamer, motorcade, statistical fora, statistical contest, symposium, radio/tv/print broadcast, and other activities relevant in advocating the

importance of statistics. RSS01

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Consumer Price Index soared to 119.9 in October

he Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Region I for October 2018 (2012 base) was recorded at T 119.9. This figure has increased by 9.5 percentage points compared to the last year index (110.4) and by 0.2 percentage point over last month index of 119.7. The commodity groups, which recorded high price indices, were alcoholic beverages and tobacco (181.3), Food & Non-Alcholic Beverages & Tobacco (130.0), and Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Maintenance of the House (122.3). On the other hand, the commodity groups, which showed lower price indices, were communication (101.6), education (102.0), and transport (105.4). By province, posted the highest price index in October 2018 at 122.5 and followed by Pangasinan with 121.9 and La Union with a CPI of 115.0. On the other hand, recorded the lowest price index at 114.8. The October 2018 inflation rate of 8.6 percent in Re- gion I is the same with the inflation of September The Purchasing Power 2018. It is higher by 6.3 percentage points from 2.3 of Peso in Region I percent in October 2017.Among the provinces in the stood at 0.83 in region, Ilocos Norte recorded the highest inflation October 2018. rate of 11.4 percent which was higher by 0.5 per- In terms of the purchasing power of the peso (PPP), centage point as compared to the previous month both La Union and Ilocos Sur recorded a PPP of 0.87. and increased by 10.5 percentage points if com- While Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte recorded a lower pared to October last year. Pangasinan posted the PPP at 0.82, which typically means that the value of pe- second highest inflation rate of 9.7, which was low- so in 2012 was equivalent to 82 centavos in October 2018. Over-all in Region I, the value of a peso in 2012 er by 0.4 percentage point than the inflation rate of was only equivalent to 83 centavos in October 2018. September 2018 and 7.4 percentage points higher RSS01 than that in October 2017. The province of La Union recorded an inflation rate of 6.7 percent, which is higher by 0.4 percentage point from the inflation rate last month and still higher by 4.5 percentage points from October 2017 inflation rate. Ilocos Sur obtained an inflation rate of 3.6 for the month of October 2018. This figure is higher by 0.8 percentage point as compared to the province’s in- flation rate in the previous month but lower by 0.2 percentage point than the inflation rate in October 2017.

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PSA Mid– Year Assessment and General Assembly Convened

Photo Caption: PSA – Regional Statistical Services Office I (RSSO I) employees pose for a photo ops during the 2018 Mid-Year Assessment, Group Learning Session and General Assembly on September 5-7, 2018 at Hotel Luna Vigan City, Ilocos Sur .

SA – Regional Statistical Services Office I (RSSO Dr. Danites E. Ten ido, OIC of PSA La Union P I) conducted its 2018 Mid-Year Assessment, presented the updates on Quality Manage- Group Learning Session and General Assembly on ment System (QMS) and QMS Journey of PSA

September 5-7, 2018 at Hotel Luna Vigan City, La Union. RSS01 Ilocos Sur and Villa Vitalis , Santiago, Ilocos Sur. During the event, Chief Statistical Specialist (CSS) Reynor R. Fernando discussed the limelight of PSA Updates on PSA’s Quality through the years as it continuously improve its Management System (QMS) services through adopting innovative ideas and r. Danites E. Ten ido, OIC of PSO- La practices. According to him, despite the challenges, D Union imparted the strategies and PSA still keeps its thrust and commitment to efforts of PSA Pilot Offices in order to provide excellent public service. obtain the International Standard Organization- Quality Management System In line with the directives of the national (ISO QMS) 9001:2015 certification. government on employee’s welfare promotion, Moreover, she presented La Union’s ISO Information Officer (IO) II Dexter J. Dupagan of QMS journey and salient requirements Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) was needed to achieve said accreditation. invited to discuss about the Employees’ Accordingly, PSA RSSO I and PSO-La Union Compensation Program (ECP) which is designed to satisfactorily complied with all the provide compensation package to public and requirements set by ISO. With that, OIC private employees or their dependents in case of Regional Director Sheila O. De Guzman work-related sickness, injury or death. Also, Civil commended the PSA employees for their Service Commission (CSC) Ilocos Sur Director relentless efforts in the implementation of Marichu Y. Cuison emphasized the mandates of CSC programs and advocacies of PSA towards to establish a career service imbued with morale, achieving its core vision and mission. RSS01 efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in the civil service. 7 Stat Updates July—September ● Vol. 4, No. 3

Region I’s Fisheries Production Declines in Q3 Productions

he overall fisheries production in Region I declined by 5.8 percent in 3rd In Q3 2018, T quarter 2018. From the total output of 24,800 metric tons a year ago, it went down to 23,365 metric tons this year. The provinces of the overall fisheries Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan posted decrements in output. production declined The commercial and aquaculture subsectors registered lower growths. The aquaculture by 5.8 % contributed 77.3 percent to the total fisheries output. The municipal and commercial fisheries accounted 20.0 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively. The province of La Union registered higher In terms of provincial distribution, the fisheries production in 3rd quarter 2018 as province of Pangasinan shared the bulk of compared with the level a year ago. From production of about 80.4 percent. The overall 1,535 metric ton production last year, it went volume of production of the province was up to 1,993 metric tons this year. The posted at 18,783 metric tons, or 9.1 percent increment in the output of the commercial and lower than its production in the same period aquaculture sub-sectors contributed to the overall growth . of 2017. The production of its aquaculture and commercial subsectors declined by 8.1 The fisheries production of Ilocos Norte grew percent, and 58.2 percent, respectively. by 8.3 percent in 3rd quarter 2018. Its output Meanwhile, the municipal subsector grew by was posted at 1,388 metric tons, higher than 7.1 percent. the output of 1,282 metric tons a year ago. Both the municipal and aquaculture subsectors registered positive growths.

Percentage Contribution by Province to Fisheries Production of Region I the Total Volume of Fish Production Q3 2017 vs Q3 2018 Region I: Q3 2018 Q3 2017 Q3 2018

24,800 23, 365

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The fisheries production of Ilocos Sur registered negative growth in 3rd quarter 2018. Its output Municipal Fisheries was recorded at 1,200 metric tons, or 8.5 The overall municipal fisheries production percent lower than the production in 3rd quarter of Region I grew in 3rd quarter 2018. The 2017 of 1,312 metric tons. All the three sub- production was posted at 4,665 metric sectors displayed downward trends. tons, higher than the output in 3rd quarter 2017 of 4,557 metric tons. The increased catch in the marine municipal fisheries Percentage Distribution of Fish contributed to the overall positive Production performance of the sub-sector.

Marine Municipal Production of Marine Municipal Fisheries in Region I in 3rd quarter 2018 was posted at 4,276 metric tons, higher than the output in the same quarter of 2017 of 4,118 metric tons. The provinces of Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan contributed to the overall 77. 3 % Aquaculture increment in output. More harvests from artificial reefs, presence of school of fish 20.0 % Municipal with bigger sizes, and increased fishing days were the factors that may contributed to the positive growth. The province of Pangasinan contributed 46.2 percent to the region’s marine 2.7 Commercial municipal fish catch for the 3rd quarter 2018, followed by Ilocos Norte with 30.0 percent share, Ilocos Sur with 18.2 percent share, and La Union with 5.5 percent. The Commercial Fisheries dominant catch in marine municipal waters of Region I during the period were The commercial fisheries volume of production in Rounscad, Yellowfin tuna, Cavalla, Skipjack Region I went down by 48.4 percent in 3rd quarter and Siganid. 2018. Its output was posted at 638 metric tons, lower than the output in the same period in 2017 of 1,238 metric tons. The provinces of Ilocos Sur and Inland Municipal Fisheries Pangasinan posted lower production. Lesser fishing days due to rough seas brought by long period of Production of Inland Municipal Fisheries in habagat, and lesser number of fishing vessels were Region I went down by 11.4 percent in 3rd the factors that contributed to the overall decline in quarter 2018. From its output of 439 output. In terms of provincial shares, Pangasinan metric tons in the same period last year, it accounted for 67.6 percent of the region’s went down to 389 metric tons this year. All commercial fisheries volume of production in 3rd the provinces, except Pangasinan, posted quarter 2018. It was followed by La Union with 20.2 lower output. Lesser fishing days percent share and Ilocos Sur with 12.2 percent share. attributed to strong water current and turbid water caused by habagat and The top five major catch in the region during the 3rd Typhoon Ompong resulted to lower catch. quarter 2018 were Roundscad, Skipjack, Threadfin Also, some fish shelters were flooded, and bream, Indo-pacific mackerel, and Big-eyed scad. catch were of smaller in sizes.

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By province, Pangasinan ranked first in the volume of production of Inland municipal Region I’s Palay and Corn Output fisheries during the 3rd quarter 2018 with 49.4 percent share. Ilocos Sur followed Declines in Q3 2018 with 33.4 percent share, La Union with 8.9 percent, and Ilocos Norte with 8.3 percent. alay and corn production in Region I rd The top five major catch in the region dur- registered lower growth in 3 quarter ing the period were Tilapia, Freshwater P 2018 as compared to its respective rd goby, Endeavor prawn, Freshwater crab, level in 3 quarter 2017. and Mudfish. Palay production in 3rd quarter 2018 was posted at 152,465 metric tons lower than the Aquaculture estimate in the same period last year of 169,825 metric tons. Although the harvest area expanded Aquaculture production of Region I posted rd from 36,813 hectares to 38,506 hectares, the yield a production of 18,061 metric tons in 3 per hectare dropped from 4.61 metric tons to 3.96 quarter 2018. It is lower than the output in metric tons. Some grains harvested were unfilled, the same period in 2017 of 19,004 metric and others were lodged due to heavy rains and tons as some were damaged during the oc- strong winds during the occurrence of habagat and currence of Typhoon Ompong and long pe- Typhoon Ompong. riod of habagat. Lower survival rate and The province of Pangasinan shared 56.2 smaller sizes of catch were also observed. percent of the total palay production of Region I in Almost all ecosystems registered negative 3rd quarter 2018. Its output went down from growth in output. The provinces of Pan- 102,239 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2017 to 85,641 gasinan and Ilocos Sur recorded lower pro- metric tons this year. The province was affected by duction. The province of Pangasinan shared prolonged habagat during the period. The harvest the bulk of aquaculture production during area decreased from 22,942 hectares to 21,083 the period with 89.6 percent. By culture hectares, while the overall yield per hectare dropped type, aquaculture in Region I was dominat- from 4.46 metric tons to 4.06 metric tons. ed by Marine cage which accounted for The province of Ilocos Norte, which ranked 53.7 percent of the total production. second in terms of volume of palay production in 3rd Milkfish dominated the aquaculture pro- quarter 2018, recorded lower output as compared in duction of Region I with a share of 94.8 3rd quarter 2017. From the production of 35,307 percent. Its production in 3rd quarter 2018 metric tons, it went down to 30,542 metric tons due was posted at 17,121 metric tons, lower to lodging brought by heavy rains and strong winds than its output in the same quarter last during the occurrence of Typhoon Ompong. In year of 17,744 metric tons. Some stocks addition, some grains harvested were unfilled. The were lost due to flooding caused by harvest area expanded due to early harvesting. habagat and Typhoon Ompong. Lower sur- However, the yield per hectare decline from 5.00 vivability and smaller sizes of catch was metric tons to 3.58 metric tons. also observed. Palay production in Ilocos Sur grew by 4.2 percent in 3rd quarter 2018. From the output of 20,853 metric tons in the same period in 2017, it

The Top 5 Major Catch went up to 21,730 metric tons due to the increased in the region during the in area harvested because of early harvesting Q3 quarter 2018 were Roundscad, Skipjack, especially those that lodged during the occurrence of Threadfin bream, Indo- Typhoon Ompong. pacific mackerel, and Big- eyed scad. However, the overall yield per hectare dropped from 4.71 metric tons to 4.02 metric tons.

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For the province of La Union, palay pro- duction also increased by 27.4 percent in 3rd quarter 2018. From the production of 11,426 metric tons in 3 rd quarter 2017, it went up to 14,552 metric tons this year. Increased plant- ings due to early occurrence of rains were not- ed. However, the overall yield per hectare went down from 4.79 metric tons to 4.19 metric tons.

Palay production of Ilocos Region decline in Q3 2018 with 152, 465 metric tons from 169, 825 in Q3 2017.

Corn Corn production of Region I decreased by 19.5 percent in 3rd quarter 2018. From flicker.com 10,858 metric tons output in the same period last year, it went down to 8,737 metric tons this This estimate is lower by 8.5 percent year. All the provinces posted lower from the production recorded in the same production. Both white and yellow varieties quarter in 2017. Lesser plantings were registered a decline in output. The harvest area observed due to frequent rains during the went down from 2,564 hectares to 2,070 planting period. The overall yield per hectare also decreased from 4.60 metric tons to 4.44 hectares this year as some were damaged metric tons due to flooding caused by habagat during the occurrence of Typhoon Ompong, and during the period. Corn production of Ilocos the continuous rains in June and July did not Norte decreased from 2,062 metric tons in 3rd allow more plantings. The overall yield per quarter 2017 to 1,424 metric tons this 3rd hectare also declines from 4.23 metric tons to quarter 2018. Lesser plantings were noted due 4.22 metric tons. The province of Ilocos Sur, to unavailability of planting materials, and which ranked first in terms of volume of some were damaged during the occurrence of production in the 3rd quarter of 2018, Typhoon Ompong. Thus, the area decreased registered a decline in corn output in 3rd from 555 hectares to 375 hectares. Meanwhile, quarter 2018. From 4,684 metric tons the overall yield per hectare grew from 3.72 production last year, it went down to 3,993 metric tons to 3.80 metric tons due to increased metric tons this year due lesser plantings usage of high-quality seeds. RSS01 because of continuous rains during the planting Corn harvest de- period. clined by 19.5 % in The overall yield per hectare also the 3rd quarter 2018 declined from 4.47 metric tons to 4.44 metric due to heavy rains tons. caused by Typhoon The province of Pangasinan registered a Ompong. production of 2,795 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2018. 11 Stat Updates July—September ● Vol. 4, No. 3

Construction Projects Reached in 2,501 Q3 2018

pproved building permits in third quarter 2018 totaled to 2,501. Of the total A construction projects, 1,761 or 70.4 percent were residential-type buildings, 470 or 18.8 percent were non-residential and 270 or 10.8 percent were additions, alterations and repair constructions.

Among the provinces in Region I, the highest number of construction projects was recorded in Pangasinan with 842, accounting 33.7 percent of the total construction projects, followed by ILocos Norte with 719 (28.7 percent), Ilocos Sur with 540 (21.6 percent) and La Union with 400 (16.0 percent).

Total value of construction amounts to ₱3.5 billion

Total value of construction from approved building permits for the third quarter of 2018 was recorded at ₱3.5 billion. Average cost per square meter By type of construction projects, value of residential of residential building buildings amounted to ₱1.8 billion, while non- residential construction buildings were valued at construction is ₱8,950 ₱1.5 billion for the third quarter of 2018. Total value of construction for residential Combined value of constructions for additions, buildings was ₱1.8 billion with a total floor alterations and repairs of existing structures was area of 198,555 square meters, translating estimated at ₱210.1 million. to an average cost of ₱8,950 per square meter.

Region I’s Corn and Palay Output... The province of La Union registered lower corn production in the 3rd quarter 2018 as com- pared from its level a year ago. From 1,059 metric tons volume of production last year, it went down to 525 metric tons this year, as some areas were not planted due to heavy rains. The overall yield per hectare also declined from 3.55 metric tons to 3.14 metric tons.

This estimate is lower by 8.5 percent from the production recorded in the same quarter in 2017. Lesser plantings were observed due to frequent rains during the planting period. The overall yield per hectare also decreased from 4.60 metric tons to 4.44 metric tons due to flooding caused by habagat during the period. Corn production of Ilocos Norte de- creased from 2,062 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2017 to 1,424 metric tons this 3rd quarter 2018. Lesser plantings were noted due to unavailability of planting materials, and some were damaged during the occurrence of Typhoon Ompong. Thus, the area decreased from 555 hectares to 375 hectares. Meanwhile, the overall yield per hectare grew from 3.72 metric tons to 3.80 metric tons due to increased usage of high-quality seeds. RSS01

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Distribution of Construction

Project by Type: Region I Commercial buildings had the highest number with 271 construction projects or 57.7 percent of the total non-residential constructions. Value of construction for this type was estimated at ₱701.9 million covering a total floor area of 69,449 square meters or an average cost of ₱10,107 per square meter.

Institutional buildings ranked second with 104 construction projects or 22.1 percent of the total non-residential construction with a total construction value of ₱613.6 million and a total floor area of 53,660 square meters or an average cost of Among the residential constructions, single houses ₱11,425 per square meter. recorded the bulk of the projects with 1,713 accounting 97.3 percent of the total. Total value of Agricultural buildings ranked third with construction for this type reached 49 construction projects. It comprised 10.4 ₱1.7 billion covering a total floor area of 186,845 percent of the total non-residential square meters, translating to an average cost of building constructions with construction ₱8,943 per square meter. value of ₱48.3 million with a total floor area of 14,092 square meters or an Apartment/accessoria ranked far second with 31 average cost of ₱3,429 per square meter construction projects representing 1.8 percent of the total residential construction. This type of Industrial buildings followed with 36 residential building had an estimated construction construction projects or 7.7 percent of the value of ₱81.8 million with a total floor area of total non-residential building construction. 8,786 square meters, translating to an average It has a total construction value of ₱95.8 cost of ₱9,312 per square meter. million and with a total floor area of 12,363 square meters or an average cost of Duplex houses recorded a total of 15 construction ₱7,752 per square meter. Other buildings projects representing 0.9 percent of the total comprised 10 construction projects or 2.1 residential construction. Total construction value percent of the non-residential construction for this type amounted to ₱21.4 million and a total with a total value of ₱19.8 million. RSS01 floor area of 2,683 square meters or an average cost of ₱7,980 per square meter.

Commercial building dominates Average cost per square non-residential construction meter of projects residential building con- struction is ₱8,942 per The total value of non-residential building square meter. constructions in the region reached ₱1.5 billion with a total floor area of 148,547 square meters, reflecting an average cost of ₱10,042 per square meter.

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Vital Statistics of Ilocos Region in Q3 2018 Birth Statistics

he number of registered live births in 7,838 during the third quarter of 2017 and Region I (Ilocos Region) during the third 2018, respectively.Among the provinces in the T quarter of 2018 summed up to 23,839, a region, the province of Pangasinan registered the slight decrease of 0.7 percent compared to 24,008 highest number of births in the third quarter of births on the same period of 2017. The daily 2018. Its share was more than half (63.0 percent average birth occurrence during the third quarter share) of the total registered births in Region I. of 2018 was computed at 259 births or an average The province of La Union ranked second with of 11 babies born per hour. The month of 3,336 births (14.0 percent share), followed by September was observed to have the highest the province of Ilocos Sur with 2,761 births (11.6 average daily births at 281 and 267 babies during percent share) and the province of Ilocos Norte the third quarter of 2017 and 2018, respectively. with 2,725 (11.4 percent share). The highest number of registered live births during the third quarter of 2017 and 2018 was In third quarter of 2018, San Carlos City, recorded in the month of September. The percent Pangasinan ranked first among the top ten share of the total births in September to the Cities/Municipalities that registered the highest quarterly totals were 35.1 percent in 2017 and number of live births with 2,770. This was 33.6 percent in 2018. followed by City, Pangasinan with 2,581 births; City of San Fernando, La Union with The month of July was observed to have the least 1,796 births; City of Urdaneta, number of registered live births at 7,639 and

Total Number of Issued Civil Registry Documents and Certificate of Registration of the Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM) Region I: Q3 2018

Birth, Marriage CENOMAR Electronic and Death Certificate CRASM Endorsement % % % CRS Outlet Change Change Change

Mar- 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Birth Death riage

Total 275,975 234,511 17.68 22,999 20,761 10.78 53 29 82.76 4,443 1,065 518

Ilocos Norte 47,603 37,769 26.04 4,311 2,752 56.65 5 6 -16.67 791 257 106

Ilocos Sur 43,060 29,124 47.85 3,014 2,589 16.42 6 1 500.00 1,124 151 89

Regional Office/ 37,865 38,770 -2.33 3,036 3,357 -9.56 10 4 150.00 690 130 51 La Union

Pangasinan 147,447 128,848 14.43 12638 12,063 4.77 32 18 77.78 1,838 527 272

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Marriage Statistics

Pangasinan with 1,563 births; and City of There were 3,434 marriages registered during the Alaminos, Pangasinan with 1,148 births. It third quarter of 2018, showing a decrease of 0.8 was also observed that San Carlos City has percent from the figure on the same period last year higher registered births than the total of 3,461 marriages. registered births in the province of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in the third quarter of Three provinces recorded a decrease in the number 2018. of registered marriages from third quarter of 2017 On the other hand, the to third quarter of 2018. A bigger decrease was municipalities of of Ilocos Norte, noted in La Union from 493 to 476 marriages (-3.4 Lidlidda, Gregorio Del Pilar and Sigay of percent), followed by Pangasinan from 2.010 to Ilocos Sur had the lowest number of 1,968 marriages (-2.1 percent), while that of Ilocos registered live birth in third quarter of Norte decreased from 557 to 550 marriages (1.3 2018 with only one registered birth each. It percent). was followed by Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur with two registered live births, Luna, La Union On the other hand, the province that posted an and Carasi, Ilocos Norte with four births increase in the number of registered marriages was each and Adams, Ilocos Norte with five Ilocos Sur from 401 to 440 marriages (9.7 percent). registered births. The number of registered marriages in the province Males (12,356) outnumbered females of Pangasinan went down to 1,968 during the third (11,483) in terms of registered live births quarter of 2018 from 2.010 in the same quarter of during the third quarter of 2018, resulting 2017. The province of Pangasinan remained with the to a sex ratio of 108 males per 100 females. most number of registered marriages in the region. Ilocos Norte ranked second with 550 (16.0 percent Two (2) provinces posted a sex ratio that is share) followed by La Union with 476 (13.9 percent lower than the regional ratio. The lowest share). In third quarter of 2017, Ilocos Norte also sex ratio of 105 was recorded in Ilocos ranked second with 557 marriages (16.1 percent Norte, followed by Pangasinan with 107. share) while La Union ranked third with 493 On the other hand, La Union and Ilocos Sur marriages (14.2 percent share). recorded a sex ratio of 111, higher than the regional sex ratio. In third quarter of 2018, On the other end, the province of Ilocos Sur posted there were 87.1 percent or 20,764 of total the least number of registered marriages during the registered live births were attended by third quarter of 2017 and 2018 with 401 (11.6 medical practitioners which may either be percent share) and 440 (12.8 percent share), a physician, a nurse or a midwife. The respectively. province of La Union had the highest percentage of birth deliveries tended by health professionals with 91.4 percent of the total registered live births in the province followed by Pangasinan with 87.9 percent, Ilocos Norte with 84.1 percent and Among the provinces in the region, Ilocos Sur with 80.4 percent. Pangasinan registered the highest number of births in the third quarter of 2018.

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Death Statistics

A total of 9,153 deaths were registered during the third quarter of 2018. The figure indicated an increase of 4.6 percent death occurrences from the 2017 figure of 8,750. A total of 9,153 deaths The province of Pangasinan ranked first in were registered terms of the number of registered deaths during the third during the third quarter 2018, with a total of quarter of 2018. 5,359 or 58.5 percent share of the total registered deaths in the region. La Union placed second with 1,461 registered deaths (16.0 percent share), followed by Ilocos Sur During the third quarter of 2018, mortality was with 1,191 (13.0 percent share) and Ilocos at its peak in the month of August with total Norte with 1,142 (12.5 percent share). registered deaths of 3,355. This figure was more than one-third of the regional quarterly total of In the same quarter of 2017, Pangasinan 9,153 death occurrences. The number of deaths recorded 5,040 deaths or 57.6 percent of the in the month of August 2018 translates to an total registered deaths in the region. La Union average of 108 death occurrences per day. The registered 1,372 (15.7 percent share), Ilocos figure was higher than the daily average death Norte with 1,178 (13.5 percent share) and occurrences in the region. July 2018 posted the Ilocos Sur with 1,160 (13.3 percent share). lowest number of registered deaths with 2,896 in Comparing the two periods, only Ilocos Norte third quarter of 2018. posted a decrease at 3.1 percent from 1,178 deaths in 2017 to 1,142 deaths in 2018. On the In the same period of 2017, the highest number other hand, La Union reported the highest of registered deaths was also recorded in the percent increase at 6.5 percent, followed by month of August with 3,147 death occurrences, Pangasinan with 6.3 percent and Ilocos Sur followed by the month of September with 2,904. with 2.7 percent increase. The smallest number of registered deaths was in July with 2,699. August 2017 has the highest The cities of Dagupan, San Carlos, San daily average of 102 death occurrences followed Fernando, and Urdaneta posted the by September with a daily average of 97 death highest number of registered deaths in third occurrences. quarter of 2018 with 995, 630, 624, 365 and 315 deaths, respectively. On the other hand, There were more death occurrences among the municipalities of Carasi, Sigay, Sugpon, males (5,100) than females (4,053) in Region I Lidlidda, Dumalneg, San Ildefonso, Quirino during the third quarter of 2018. The computed and Nagbukel recorded the least number in sex ratio during the quarter was 126 male deaths terms of the number of registered deaths: for every 100 female deaths. Carasi with two registered deaths; Sigay, with three deaths , and Alilem and Lidlidda with La Union posted the highest sex ratio with 133, five death occurrences each. Sugpon, Lidlidda Ilocos Norte ranked second with 127 and and Dumalneg with four deaths each and San followed by Pangasinan with 124. The lowest Ildefonso, Quirino and Nagbukel with five computed sex ratio of 123 male deaths per 100 deaths each. female deaths was noted in Ilocos Sur. RSS01

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PSA supports Run for Humanity

he 2018– 2023 Regional Statistical Development Program (RSDP) is an T integral part of the Philippine Statistical Development Program (PSDP) which serves as mechanism in generating statistics needed in policy formulation, development, planning and decision making by various stakeholders and data users in the region. It identifies the priority statistical development activities which will provide local level data that aid in monitoring region’s performance towards achieving its vision. The RSDP contains the strategic planning framework and the major SDPs and activities to be undertaken by the RSS in the next six years. s part of the celebration of the 69th Inter- national Humanitarian Law, the employees These are presented in six chapters covering of PSA RSSOI joined the Run for Humanity RSS-wide concerns and various sectoral A on August 25, 2018 at the City Hall Grounds, City of statistics. Each chapter provides the scope and San Fernando La Union. The event was sponsored coverage of the sector, key statistical by Philippine Red Cross La Union Chapter with the developments during 2016– 2017, review of theme “ Pagprotekta sa Mamamayan sa Panahon issues and challenges in the sector and the ng Digmaan, Sama sama sa Pagtutulungan.’” major strategies programs with corresponding timeline and responsibility agency. Hence, PSA RSSO I acknowledged the valuable support of The color run which covered 3 kilometer , 5 kilo- meter and 10 kilometer run aims to promote peace the RSC members, TWG members and and order through intensifying information dis- stakeholders for providing inputs in carrying semination and public awareness on the Interna- out the RSDP of the region. RSS01 tional Humanitarian Law. The said undertaking is pursuant to Executive Oder No. 134 declaring Au- gust 12 of each year as International Humanitarian Law Day. RSS01

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PSA- RSSO I joins Trailblazer Program of the PGLU

The Provincial Government of La Union launched The Governance Trailblazer Project during the PGS Boot Camp I the conduct of the judges conducted validation of the said Governance Trailblazer Program on January 29- projects at Diego Silang Hall, La Union 31, 2018. Provincial Capitol, San Fernando City, PSA RSSO I was represented by Ms. Zenaida L. La Union. The team’s projects were Garcillan and Ms. Maria Asuncion Tuazon evaluated based on the participated in the Governance Trailblazer accomplishments, impact and Program. Ms. Garcillan from the green team sustainability of the projects presented their accomplishment for their implemented along with the realization trailblazer project Tourist AdvenTour Map while of the province’s vision to be the Heart the team of Ms. Maria Asuncion Tuazon of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2020. presented the project Stone Art Landmark. RSS01

PDRRMC : PSA- RSSO I Excellent in the 3rd Quarter NSED Conduct

s part of the 3nd Quarter National Simultaneous A Earthquake Drill (NSED), representatives of La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) equipped employees of PSA - RSSO I with safety measures and disaster preparedness tips on August 16, 2018. The activity aims to educate the employees on disaster preparedness during earthquake. Moreover, this showcased the government capability on disaster response. During the simultaneous earthquake drill, PSA RSSO I was rated excellent by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC). The conduct of the NSED is pursuant to Photo Caption: PSA RSSO I Statistical Specialist Joseph Estoesta instructed the employees to do the duck, cover National Disaster Risk Reduction and hold during the 3nd Quarter earthquake drill on Management Council (NDRRMC) August 16, 2018 at the PSA RSSO I grounds. In the said undertaking, PSA RSSO I was rated excellent by La Union Memorandum No. 17, s. 2018. RSS01 Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

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Orientation of Newly Hired Employees

he Orientation of Photo Caption: The Newly Hired newly hired employees Employees was of Philippine Statistics T Authority Regional conducted by Civil Statistical Services Registration and Office I (RSSO I) pose Administrative Support for a photo ops during their orientation on Division (CRASD) on September 12, 2018 at September 24, 2018 at the Office of the the Philippine Statistics Regional Director, PSA RSSO I , Fernando, La Authority - Regional Union. Statistical Services Office (PSA-RSSO I).

Among the newly hired as Registration Officer I (ROI I) of La Statistician and Hana Josua C. employees who Union; Nathaniel P. Cardozo as Martinez as Information Officer I of satisfactorily passed the Registration Officer I (ROI I) of the Regional Office. qualifications necessary Pangasinan; Arvin Jay Casuga as for the positions held Administrative Aide V I; John (Continue to page 21) are Karl Josef G. Hufana Michael Sarabia as Assistant

PSA joins 118th CSC Celebration

he Civil Service their duties and responsibilities Commission led by worthy to be called Lingkod T Director Violeta N. Bayani: Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Mendoza, concurrent OIC Makabayan. Director III marked the 118th Philippine Civil To share the love and Service Anniversary with a aspirations to children this series of activities that Christmas, Pasko sa started with the Holy Aniversaryo ng Serbisyo Sibil Eucharist as part of the ng Pilipinas was conducted in opening salvo featuring this Lettac Norte Elementary year’s theme “Lingkod School, La Union on September Bayani: Maka-Diyos, 18, 2018 in line with the Makatao, Makabayan”. activities of the Civil Service Photo Caption: Commission La Union Field Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Speaking to the officials Office (CSC LUFO).AO IV Statistical Services Office I (RSSO I) and employees of City of representatives attended the Holy Mass Marivic M. Garcia, AO IV during the 118th Anniversay of Civil Service San Fernando, La Union, Yvonne C. Abenoja, AO III Joel F. on September 12, 2018 at the St. William Rev. Fr. Jojo D. Quesada Natura and AA VI Nancy Paula Cathedral, City of San Fernando, La Union. encouraged all civil R. Ordon a attended the said servants to be truthful and activity. RSS01 efficient as they perform

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PSA RSSO I Strengthens Commitment on Public Service

ith its thrust to conserve natural W resources and save marine lives, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in partnership with City Government of San Fernando joined the annual International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day and National Clean-Up Month on September 21, 2018 along the shoreline of Acapulco Beach, Brgy. Canaoay, La Union. In line with said activity, participants brought with them cleaning materials like rake, garbage bags and sacks. After the coastal clean- up drive, representatives from various agencies proceeded to The International Coastal Clean-up Day is celebrated on the the Ortega Gym for a short month of September, as declared through Presidential program and distribution of Proclamation No. 470 and Presidential Proclamation No. 244. RSS01 Certificate of Participation.

Orientation of Newly… PSA joins 44th Nutrition Month Celebration In the orientation proper, OIC s part of the 44th CRASD Chief Engr. Arturo S. De led the Briefing on Healthy Sola imparted the history of National Nutrition Month Celebration, Diets on July 30, 2018 of which PSA, its core vision mission, ISO A she highlighted the significance representatives from PSA RSSO - QMS, including the agency’s of healthy diets in preventing rules regulations promulgated I conducted an outreach program on July 31, 2018 at malnutrition and reduction of by the PSA Central Office. Also, diet-related non-communicable HRM Officer Marivic Garcia Almeida Elementary School, Almeida, Balaoan, La Union. diseases (NCDs) such as highlighted the HR Policies and diabetes, cardiovascular Human Resource Concerns Kindergarten were the diseases and certain types of aligned with the mandates of recipients of the feeding cancer and improved nutrition Civil Service Commission (CSC). program and gift giving activity. through improved food access To conclude the event, OIC There were also parlor games, by increasing the number of Regional Director Atty. Sheila distribution of school supplies households, schools, De Guzman challenged the and cash gifts as prizes. Also, communities as well as newly hired employees to work Ms. Helen Joy A. Bugaling, employees to engage in food hard and live up with the core Provincial Nutrition gardening. values of Transparency, Coordinator of the National RSS01 adaptability and Integrity. Nutrition Council Regional

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VISION EDITORIAL BOARD Solid responsive world-class

“Healthy authority on quality Atty. Sheila O. de Guzman PSA, Happy statistics and civil (Chief Administrative Officer) PSA” registration. OIC-Regional Director Niño E. Tuazon OIC-Division Chief MISSION Statistical Operations and Coordination Division Engr. Arturo S. De Sola OIC-Division Chief Core Values Civil Registration and Administrative Support Division Integrity We observe the highest standards of Editorial Staff professional behavior by exemplifying impartiality and independence in PSA QUALITY POLICY Teresa B. Olarte, SrSS

everything we do. We stand firm with Zenaida L. Garcillan, SSII undue influence - ensuring integrity We, the Philippine Statistics Authority, Divino Amor P. Rivera, SSII cuts across not only in the statistics commit to deliver relevant and reliable Deborah A. Inacay, SSII we deliver, but more importantly, in statistics and efficient civil registration Joseph E. Estoesta, SSII our people. Marivic M. Garcia, AOIV services to our clients and Joel F. Natura, AOIII Transparency stakeholders. We ensure transparency in all Maricel G. Nabong, AOIII We adhere to the UN Fundamental interactions and transactions to build John Michael S. Sarabia, AS and nurture trust inside and outside Principles of Official Statistics in the Eula Grace T. Ramos, AAI the PSA. We strive for clear production of quality general-purpose communication, shared knowledge, statistics and commit to deliver civil Layout Artist and informed, all-inclusive decisions registration services in accordance with for cultivating mutual respect at all the laws, rules and regulations, and Hana Josua C. Martinez, IO I levels of the organization. other statutory requirements.

Adaptability We endeavor to live by the established We respond to change with a positive core values and corporate personality attitude and willingness to learn new of the PSA and adapt the appropriate ways to deliver our mandate. We stay technology in the development of our The official newsletter published on top of technological advancements quarterly by PSA RSSO I to inform the products and delivery of services. and never give up in the face of PSA employees and stakeholders on challenges, instead finding them as We commit to continually improve the the important undertakings and opportunities to discover and gain effectiveness of our Quality milestones of the PSA, including insights to further our services to the Management System to ensure snapshots of statistical survey results, public. equitable development towards process improvements and promotions of civil registration products and improved quality of life for all. services.. 22