Ilocos Norte Provincial Office

Annual Report 2018

VISION Solid responsive world-class authority on quality statistics and civil registration. MISSION Deliver relevant, reliable statistics and civil registration services for equitable development towards improved quality of life for all.

About the

On 12 September 2013, President Benigno Aquino III signed the Republic Act No. 10625, otherwise known as the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, mandating the establishment of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the reorganization of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS), paving the way for the merging of four major statistical agencies (Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, National Statistical Coordination Board, and National Statistics Office) engaged in primary data collection and compilation of secondary data. The PSA started to carry out the reorganization of the PSS in such a manner that the personnel of the agencies absorbed by the PSA continued to perform their respective duties and responsibilities in a holdover capacity so as not to unduly delay the production of statistics from ongoing censuses, surveys, and processing of administrative records. In 2015, reorganization and placement of personnel were established and in the later part, the PSA’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, Corporate Personality were also presented together with the agency’s official logo.

PSA Ilocos Norte Annual Report 2018 i Table of Contents

01 Statistical Operations 13 Civil Registration 24 Partnership and Linkages 35 Social Responsibility 36 PSA 5th Anniversary 38 27th National Statistics Month 42 Information Dissemination 54 Human Resources

STATISTICAL OPERATIONS

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Statistical Operation LABOR FORCE SURVEY

The Labor Force Survey LFS enumeration is conducted (LFS) is a quarterly nationwide in the months of January, April, survey of household which provides up to date information on Philippine July, and October. labor force and its characteristics. The statistics generates on levels Reference Period Workload Actual Accomplishment and trends of employment and January 402 402 unemployment at the national and April 405 420 regional levels, and provides quantitative framework to guide July 1611 1,662 policymakers in the formulation of October 402 405 plans and policies affecting the labor market.

The enumeration of the January 2018 Labor Force Survey (LFS) started on January 8, 2018 with 4 hired Statistical Researchers (SRs) to augment the regular personnel. The LFS raw data were transmitted immediately in staggered manner after the enumeration. On the other hand, the enumeration for the April 2018 LFS commenced on April 10, 2018 with eight hired SRs. The enumeration and reports were accomplished and transmitted before the month ended. Likewise, the enumeration for the July 2018 LFS started immediately after the third level training and successfully completed during the reference month despite of the several tropical depressions that caused heavy rains and made the sample areas impenetrable. Lastly, enumeration of the October 2018 LFS started on October 09, 2018 and was completed before the set deadline. The raw data and clean data were also submitted immediately to the subject matter/ division and at RSSO I.

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Statistical Operations

FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEY

The Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) is a survey on family income and expenditure of households across the country undertaken by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The FIES was conducted every five years from 1957 to The enumeration of the final phase of the 2018 FIES pilot 1975. In 1985, a new survey commenced immediately on January 08, 2018. Almost half methodology and content of of the Field interviewers were new because the experienced FIES was introduced and set to statistical researchers were already employed. Nevertheless, the conduct the survey every three enumeration was successfully finished. years using a shuttle type On the other hand, the third level training of the July 2018 questionnaire, wherein the FIES (Visit 1) was conducted on July 02-07, 2018. It was sample households are conducted at Northview Hotel, Laoag City in two separate classes. interviewed in two separate CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. together with SSS Vicente P. operations with the same set of Vanzuela, Jr., RO II Rey B. Mendoza, SS II Editha O. Jaramilla questions. However, in 2003, and SS II Francisca D. Luis served as trainers during the duration separate questionnaire (with of the six-day training. the same set of questions) for the two visits was adopted and Also, the enumeration commenced immediately after the still applied up to 2015. training and was successfully completed during the reference month. In 2017, a pilot survey was conducted to determine the possibility in conducting FIES by quarters. The four provinces in Ilocos Region was chosen to conduct the FIES using the “past three months” reference period for four quarters along with its semestral FIES survey.

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Statistical Operations

ANNUAL SURVEY OF PHILIPPINE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

The Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) is designed to collect and generate information on the levels, structure and trends of economic activities in the country. This year, the Provincial Statistical Office had a total respondent of 137 establishments. The number of respondents was increased by 13 compared to 2016 ASPBI. A Respondents’ Forum was conducted by the office on May 29, 2018 at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag Transmitted 136 out of 137 (99.3%) manually City, Ilocos Norte. It was attended by bookkeepers, accountants, and machine processed questionnaires on deadline managers of the different establishments and different media with 80% acceptable entries. Questionnaires were personalities. During the Forum, the submitted to Central Office on November 5, 2018. results of the previously conducted ASPBI and Survey of Information and Communication Technology (SICT) were presented. To clarify the purpose and confidentiality of data gathered in these surveys, the Legal Authority in the Conduct of Establishment-Based Surveys/ Censuses was also presented. The 2nd level training of the 2017 ASPBI/SICT was conducted on 20 to 22 March 2018 at Marand Resort and Spa, Bauang, La Union. The training was attended by CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. and AO I Michael C. Gapuzan Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office attained 100% collection of 2017 ASPBI at the end of the year.

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Statistical Operations

QUARTERLY SURVEY OF PHILIPPINE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

The Quarterly Survey of Reference Pd. Workload Accomplishments Philippine Business and Industry has been conducted regularly by the 1st Quarter 32 32 office to provide data on revenues/ 2nd Quarter 32 32 sales, employment and compensation for each of the identified key 3rd Quarter 30 30 industries in all sectors of the 4th Quarter 30 30 economy except those in agriculture forestry and fishing sector.

The data generated is used by the Sectoral Statistics Office in the generation of the Quarterly National The Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office gathered Accounts (QNA) and in construction of the Quarterly Economic Indicators a total of 124 accomplished QSPBI questionnaires (QEI). Likewise, data from the quarterly total retail trade revenue will from different business establishments in the province be utilized by the Department of for the whole year of 2018 Economic Statistics of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for their monetary policy.

COLLECTION OF APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

For 2018, the Office collected a total of 3, 178 Construction statistics are approved applications gathered from 21 municipalities and 2 cities of the province. The summary of the number of compiled by PSA from copies of original collections by month and by type is shown in the table below: application forms of approved building permits, as well as from the demolition Month Collection permits that are collected every month January 247 February 234 by PSA personnel from the offices of March 272 Local Building Officials. April 296 Private construction statistics May 307 June 361 from approved building permits releases July 361 data on new constructions, alterations August 361 and repairs of existing residential and September 288 non-residential buildings and other October 168 structures undertaken in all cities/ November 265 December 265 municipalities in a specific period. TOTAL 3, 178

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Statistical Operations

CONSUMER EXPECTATION SURVEY

Month Workload Actual Accomplishments The Consumer January 50 50 Expectations Survey (CES) April 50 50 captures the economic outlook of consumers as an indication for July 50 50 the current and next quarters and October 50 50 the year ahead as reflected in TOTAL 200 200 the overall confidence index, as well as in selected economic indicators. The Ilocos Norte Provincial Office attained a total of 200 household interviewed for the CES is a quarterly survey conducted in the months of Consumer expectation Survey in the year 2018 January, April, July and October.

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

The average inflation rate of the The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to calculate the inflation rate and Province of Ilocos Norte for the year the Purchasing Power of Peso (PPP). 2018 was 7.3 percent. Inflation rate indicates the change in the CPI, while the PPP shows how much the Philippine peso is worth in a given period relative to its value in a base The recorded annual Consumer Price period. Index of the Province was 117.8 CPI is a major statistical series used for economic analysis and as a monitoring indicator of government economic policy. It is also used to adjust The Purchasing Power of Peso (PPP) other economic series for price changes. For the whole year of 2018, Ilocos in Ilocos Norte for 2017 was 0.85 Norte Provincial Statistical Office collected a total of 27,580 quotations for the 1st phase of CPI and 9,839 quotations for the second phase.

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Statistical Operations CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Monthly Percent Purchasing Year/Month CPI Inflation Rate Change Power of Peso

2018 117.8 7.3 0.85

January 112.8 2.4 2.6 0.89

February 113.3 2.8 0.4 0.88

March 114.2 4.5 0.8 0.88

April 114.5 5.1 0.3 0.87

May 114.8 4.8 0.3 0.87

June 117.4 7.0 2.3 0.85

July 118.3 8.0 0.8 0.85

August 119.0 8.1 0.6 0.84

September 122.3 10.9 2.8 0.82

October 122.5 11.4 0.2 0.82

November 122.7 11.6 0.2 0.81

December 121.8 10.8 -0.7 0.82

Highest CPI was Inflation rate PPP was on posted at 122.7 was on its high- its highest in in the month of January est in Novem- PPP was on its November Lowest CPI was Inflation rate at .89 ber at 11.6 lowest in No- posted at 112.8 was on its low- vember at .81 in the month of est in January at

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Statistical Operations PRICES SURVEY

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducts various censuses and surveys centered in monitoring the prices of different commodities in each province. These surveys are conducted weekly, monthly and/or quarterly. The regular prices monitoring surveys include the Farm Prices Survey (FPS), Retail Price Survey (RPS), Weekly Cereals and Fertilizer Price Monitoring (WCFPM).

Survey Description Unit Accomplishment Farm Prices Generates data on prices Survey (FPS) received by producers at the first point of sale, regardless of Commodities 100 percent whether products are sold at the farm or elsewhere.

Retail Price Generates data on prices at Survey (RPS) which retailers sell their goods or commodities to Quotations 100 percent consumers in the market place.

Weekly Generates data on weekly Cereals and prices on palay and corn at Fertilizer Price all market level; covers Commodities 100 percent Monitoring prices of four fertilizer (WCFPM) grades-Urea, Ammosul, Ammophus and Complete

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Statistical Operations

BACKYARD/COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY SURVEY

For the Backyard Livestock and Poultry Survey, The Backyard and the Provincial Office interviewed 796 households, edited, Commercial Livestock and Poultry processed questionnaires and submitted generated Survey (BLPS/ CLPS) are two major surveys which aim to generate statistical output tables, data files and masterlist to primary data on supply and RSSO and SMD on April 11, 2018, July 10, 2018, disposition of animals from backyard October 11, 2018, and December 11, 2018. farms (small hold raisers) and commercial farms. The purpose of the survey is to be able to determine For the Commercial Livestock and Poultry or measure the performance of the livestock and poultry industry. The Survey, the Provincial Office interviewed 139 survey is conducted quarterly (April, households, edited, processed questionnaires and July, October, January) for chicken, submitted generated statistical output tables, data files chicken egg, and swine. A semestral and Frame Maintenance Form (FMF) to RSSO and survey (January and July) is conducted for carabao, cattle, goat, SMD on April 11, 2018, July 10, 2018, October 11, duck and duck egg. 2018, and December 11, 2018.

SURVEY OF SLAUGHTER HOUSES AND POULTRY DRESSING PLANTS

The survey primarily aims to provide data on the For the whole year of 2018, the annual number of animals provincial statistical office have collected, slaughtered/dressed. It is compiled and submitted 252 slaughter conducted quarterly specifically reports to RSSO and SMD on April 11, 2018, in the months of April, July, July 10, 2018, October 11, 2018, and October and December. There December 11, 2018. were 21 slaughter houses and 1 dressing plant surveyed in Ilocos Norte.

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Statistical Operations

CROPS PRODUCTION SURVEY

The Crops Production Survey (CrPS) is undertaken on a quarterly basis that seeks to generate basic production statistics for more than For the year 2018, 200 crops other than palay and corn. The results provincial summary will be used in policy monitoring and program worksheets and estimates were intervention of both the government and the private submitted to the sectors. The CrPS collects data on: volume of Regional Statistical production; area planted/harvested; number of Service Office I on March 13, June 14, bearing trees; yield per hectare; yield per bearing August 13, and tree; and, bearing trees per hectare. December 12 Reference periods for this survey are the months of February, May, August, and November.

CORN PRODUCTION SURVEY

In 2018, production of corn in the province had its COMMODITY PRODUCTION (IN METRIC TONS) highest in the 1st quarter with Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Annual 42,882 metric tons. Likewise, White Corn 9194 1124 934 697 11949 the first quarter of 2018 also Yellow Corn 33688 16516 490 1949 52643 had the largest area harvested Corn 42882 17640 1424 2646 64592 with a total of 7,710 hectares. On the other hand, 3rd quarter had the lowest production with COMMODITY AREA HARVESTED (IN HECTARES) only 1,424 metric tons. This Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Annual quarter also had the smallest White Corn 2388 304 285 220 3197 area harvested with only 375 Yellow Corn 5322 2703 90 380 8495 hectares. Corn 7710 3007 375 600 11692

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Statistical Operations

PALAY PRODUCTION SURVEY

Palay and Corn Production Survey Palay and Corn Stocks (PCPS) is a quarterly survey aims to provide data inputs for policy and programs on rice and corn. Survey

The objective of the survey is to generate estimates The Palay and Corn Stocks Survey (PCSS) and forecasts on palay and corn area harvested, is a monthly survey conducted by Philippine production and yield, production area and other Statistics Authority. The general purpose of PCSS of households is to gather information on the production-related statistics that serve as inputs current level of stock being maintained by farming to policy and planning, program implementers, and non-farming households. The data to be and all other stakeholders in the rice industry. The generated from the survey seek to: generate following information are to be collected: estimates of current stocks; serve as inputs in the analysis of the seasonal trends and variations in  Production, are planted/ harvested and yield the supply; serve as inputs for forecasting future  Monthly distribution of production and area supply, demand and prices of palay and corn; harvested assist policy-makers in the formulation,  Production disposition/ utilization implementation and administration of agricultural  Source of irrigation water economic progress; and guide farmers in their  Usage of seeds, fertilizer and pesticides decision making relative to their agricultural  Area with standing crop activities geared towards improvement of their  Planting intentions indicator profitability.  Awareness and availability of program For the whole year of 2018, the interventions Provincial Statistical Office interviewed 2,388 households, edited, processed questionnaires and submitted provincial worksheets to RSSO (soft- The Annual Production of Palay in the Province copy) on January 10, February 8, March 7, April 6, of Ilocos Norte for the year 2018 was 281,562 May 7, June 7, July 7, August 7, September 7, metric tons October 8, November 7 and December 7.

COMMODITY PRODUCTION (IN METRIC TONS) COMMODITY AREA HARVESTED (IN HECTARES) Qtr. 1 Qtr. 2 Qtr. 3 Qtr. 4 Annual Qtr. 1 Qtr. 2 Qtr. 3 Qtr. 4 Annual Irrigated 9003 5062 8039 32475 54579 46095 25827 29034 135421 236377 Rainfed 276 0 206 9812 10294 Irrigated Upland 0 0 294 886 1180 1201 0 651 39499 41351 Rainfed TOTAL 9279 5062 8539 43173 66053 Upland 0 0 857 2977 3834 The Annual Harvested Area of Palay in the 47296 25827 30542 177897 281562 TOTAL Province of Ilocos Norte for the year 2018 was 66,298 hectares

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Statistical Operations

GEO-TAGGING OF BUILDING STRUCTURES

The Philippine Statistics Authority- Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office attained 100 percent on the geo-tagging of building structures by the Map Data Collectors (MDCs) and 100 percent of the Enumeration Areas were processed by the Map Data Screener (MDS). The nationwide tablet-aided geotagging of building structures using a mapping software called the collector for ArcGIS was started in the second quarter of 2018. The conduct of the 2018 geo- tagging activity is a component of the continuous rolling scheme for updating of maps of the PSA, which is expected to be completed prior to the conduct of the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Its main purpose is to identify and mark building structures as points in the digitized maps and to attribute these buildings with pertinent geographical information for use in various statistical undertaking of the PSA. In the Ilocos Norte Provincial STATISTICAL Statistical Office, one map data screener and six map data collectors was hired in the month of April. One regular employee of the RESEARCHERS IN ACTION PSA Provincial Statistics Office was designated as the focal person of the statistical activity to perform supervision to the hired screener and collectors. The total workload in the province of Ilocos Norte was accomplished in October 2018. The finished output for this statistical undertaking can be used as: guide in the post census evaluation activities; construction of basemaps to be utilized in the 2019 Enumeration Area (EA) delineation activity; reference and guide in the conduct of several Household/ Establishment-based surveys and censuses; development of the Master Sample and other Sampling Frames; preparation of various geospatial distribution and data visualization for information dissemination; and in providing inputs for validating sample frame.

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CIVIL REGISTRATION

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Civil Registration

ON-TIME PROCESSED CIVIL DOCUMENTS

A total of 186,108 transactions were processed at the Laoag The increase in the City Serbilis Outlet for the issuance of Birth, Marriage and Death demand of civil registry Certificates including Certificate of No Marriage (CeNoMar). document has caught the attention of the National Transaction is at its highest in the month of May with total Statistics Office (now PSA) transactions of 22,045. It was followed by the months of June with way back in 1995. 19,988 transactions, July with 18,117 and March with 16,743. On the According to E Census of other hand, the month of December had the lowest number of the PSA, in early 2000, the demand for the issuance, transactions which totaled to 9,208. authentication, and By type of document, Birth Certificate remained to be the certification of civil registry most secured document. For the whole year, 141,251 birth documents had already increased to an average of certificates were issued at the Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Serbilis 10, 000 to 12, 000 requests Outlet. Marriage certificate followed with a total of 25,788 issuance daily. Thus, to address the while CeNoMAR ranked third with a total of 13,766 transactions. On increasing demand of the other hand, total number of issuance of death certificates was services, PSA in partnership with the Unisys Public only 5,303 for the whole year of 2018. Sector Services Corporation (UPSSC) launched the Civil Number of Processed Documents Registry System- MONTH Birth Marriage Death CENOMAR TOTAL Information Technology January 12416 2503 488 1217 16624 Project (CRS-ITP). Through February 11336 2178 470 1076 15060 this project, copy issuance of civil registry documents March 13388 1804 522 1029 16743 was automated, 120 million April 12505 2141 449 1284 16379 civil registry documents May 17763 2648 475 1168 22054 have been digitized, and June 16369 2197 369 1053 19988 issuance was decentralized due to the establishments of July 13883 2605 514 1115 18117 40 CRS outlets in provinces August 10084 2332 434 1043 13893 nationwide. Therefore, September 8075 1793 325 856 11049 clients from provinces and rural areas were given October 10933 2360 485 1710 15488 accessibility for they no November 8027 1787 455 1236 11505 longer need to go to December 6472 1440 317 979 9208 regional or central office to TOTAL 141251 25788 5303 13766 186108 secure their documents.

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Civil Registration

ELECTRONICALLY ENDORSED DOCUMENTS

A total of 4,874 civil documents were electronically endorsed for the whole year of 2018 at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office. The month of April had the highest number of endorsements with a total of 559. It was followed by the months of May, July, January and April with 554, 510, 469 and 467 endorsements, respectively. With regards with the type of document, Birth Certificate had the highest number of endorsements with an annual total of 3,229. It was followed by Marriage certificate with 1,1167 and least was the endorsements of death certificate with only 469. Moreover, endorsement of Birth Certificates had its highest in the month of April posted at 380 and lowest in the month August with 87. Endorsement of Marriage Certificates had its highest in the month of January with 169 and lowest in August with only 84 while endorsement for Death Certificates had its highest in May with 58 and lowest in the month of December endorsing only 22 documents. The table below shows the monthly endorsement of civil documents.

Number of Electronically Endorsed Documents MONTH Birth Marriage Death TOTAL January 250 169 50 469 February 313 112 42 467 March 333 89 23 445 April 380 131 48 559 May 368 128 58 554 June 296 111 36 443 July 363 112 35 510 August 87 84 43 214 September 188 42 38 268 October 275 76 39 390 November 215 60 35 310 December 161 62 22 245 TOTAL 3229 1176 469 4874

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Civil Registration

ON-TIME PROCESSED CIVIL DOCUMENTS

The BREQS-LGU or the Batch Request Entry System developed by the former National Statistics Office (NSO) allows Local Government Units (LGU) to receive requests for security paper of civil registry documents through an off-line system of encoding requests. The encoded data is then submitted to the designated PSA Serbilis Outlet for processing and printing.

The BREQS then presented as a timely and practical alternative by extending the accessibility of the security paper at the LGU level. Aside from being more convenient for the clients, it will spare them the transportation cost, time, and hassle of joining the long queues at the Serbilis Outlets or transacting through commercial providers.

The table below shows the monthly transactions through the BREQS at the Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Serbilis Outlet for 2018.

Summary of Monthly Transactions Through the Batch Request Entry System (BREQS) in Ilocos Norte, 2018 Number of Transactions

MONTH Birth Marriage Death CeNoMar TOTAL January 140 26 4 19 189 February 77 6 3 16 102 March 185 21 11 41 258 April 86 15 3 14 118 May 358 27 4 22 411 June 382 33 1 21 437 July 243 42 5 18 308 August 160 55 8 18 241 September 88 19 3 8 118 October 146 34 6 15 201 November 99 19 3 21 142 December 39 4 0 4 47 TOTAL 2003 301 51 217 2572

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Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

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Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

In preparation for the celebration, Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon Jr., Chief Statistical Specialist, attended the monthly meeting of the Ilocos Norte Civil Registrars Association (INCRA) on 12 January 2018 at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag City to discuss important matters regarding the conduct of the upcoming celebration. Since the memorandum was not yet received by the Office on that day, Mr. Rapacon presented the possible activities that may be conducted in the province based on last year’s celebration. Emergency meeting of the officers of INCRA was also scheduled to finalize previously discussed matters. It was conducted on 29 January 2018 at the PSA Ilocos Norte Provincial Office. The activities were finalized and the format for the 2018 Civil Registration Month streamer was given to the LCROs. Meeting with the Local Civil Registrars

PSA Ilocos Norte’s Chief Statistical Specialist together with Mr. Vicente P. Vanzuela Jr., Supervising Statistical Specialist, discusses the possible activities to be conducted in celebration of the Civil Registration Month. Officers of the Ilocos Norte Civil Registrars Association (INCRA) present their plans for the celebration in their respective municipalities #napapanahongCRVS

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Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

In line with the mandates of Civil Registration Month and CRVS decade, Local Civil Registry Offices in the province also conducted a Mobile Registration in their respective municipalities which was attended by staff of PSA Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office. Through a letter from Mr. Rodel R. Ragonjan, Municipal Civil Registrar of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, dated 24 January 2018, Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr, was invited to a Mobile Registration as part of the CRM celebration at Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on 01 February 2018. The Office was also requested for a free verification of the registrants’ birth certificate at the PSA database. The mobile registration offers a free registration to those who were not able to register the vital events of their lives especially their births. Consultation and information dissemination to those who attended the event was also conducted. During the activity, Mr. Rapacon delivered a message and presented issues and cases that stress the importance of civil registration. Another letter of invitation from Evelyn I. Villanueva, Municipal Civil Registrar of Marcos, Ilocos Norte, was received by the Office requesting the Chief Statistical Specialist to be one of the speakers for the conduct of a Mobile Civil Registration cum Education and Information Campaign on 13 February 2018 at Brgy. Cacafean, Marcos, Ilocos Norte as part of the Civil Registration Month. Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. attended the said activity and presented important matters regarding processes of civil registration, Civil Registration Month and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Decade. Mobile Civil Registration

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. together with MCR Evelyn I. Villanueva takes a picture with the registrants in a CRVS decade photo booth #napapanahongCRVS PSA Ilocos Norte Annual Report 2018 19

Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

A request letter from the International Christ Ministries Incorporation, Pagudpud was received by the Office on the 30th day of January 2018. The Office was requested to conduct a seminar pertaining to the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2007, Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration of the Authority to Solemnize Marriage with the Civil Registrar General of Bishops, Heads/Founders of Religions and Religious Sects, Priests, Imams, Religious Ministers, Tribal Heads/Leaders/Chieftains, Community Elders, and other Designated Authorities. The office considered their request and conducted the training at Prince of Peace Tarrag Chapel, Brgy. Tarrag, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on 12 February 2018. It was attended by Ministers and Pastors from different municipalities and provinces. CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. served as the keynote speaker for the whole day training. He discussed all the major topics on the IRR of AO 1. series of 2007. An open forum was also conducted to address the issues and concerns of the Solemnizing Officers. The participants extended their gratitude to the Philippine Statistics Authority and to the keynote speaker by awarding a Certificate of Appreciation. They are very grateful for it gave them additional knowledge that they can utilize in their works. They hope to conduct again training like this in the future. Training on the IRR of AO I. s. 2007

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. discusses the IRR of AO No.1 series of 2007 at a training attended by solemnizing officers at Prince of Peace Tarrag Chapel, Brgy. Tarrag, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte #napapanahongCRVS PSA Ilocos Norte Annual Report 2018 20

Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

As per minutes of the Ilocos Norte Civil Registrars Association monthly meeting on January 2018, PSA was requested to conduct a Training Workshop on the Updates of Philippine Civil Registry Information Sytem (PhilCRIS) and Processing of Civil Registry Documents Affected by Court Decrees and Legal Instruments (CDLI), RA 9048/RA 10172 and Supplemental Report as part of the celebration of the Civil Registration Month.

To facilitate smooth registration and for the preparation of training materials, the office sent letters coordinated with all city/municipal mayors in the province requesting them to allow their City/Municipal Civil Registrars and staff to attend the training. All of the mayors showed their support by sending their representatives to the said activity that was conducted at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on 20-21 February 2018. The Provincial Office also requested resource speakers from the PSA Regional and Central Office.

Training of Local Civil Registrars and Staff

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Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

The Provincial Office was also invited to attend a mass wedding as

part of the celebration of the Civil Registration Month in the Municipality of

Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. The Local Government Unit of Pasuquin invited Mr.

Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr., Supervising Statistical Specialist, to deliver an

inspirational message. The wedding was conducted at the Sangguniang

Bayan Session Hall of the Municipal Building of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on

28 February 2018 and was officiated by Hon. Ferdinand D. Aguinaldo. The

activity was spearheaded by the Local Civil Registry Office of the

Municipality. Mass Wedding Ceremony

Mr. Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr., Supervising Statistical Specialist delivers an inspirational message at the Mass Wedding Ceremony at Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte #napapanahongCRVS PSA Ilocos Norte Annual Report 2018 22

Civil Registration Month CIVIL REGISTRATION MONTH

One of the activities of the Local Government Unit of Bangui, Ilocos Norte in celebration of the Civil Registration Month is the conduct of Civil Registration Clinic with an Inter-School Civil Registration Quiz which aims to gauge the knowledge gained by the pupils during the previously conducted Information Dissemination on Civil Registration.

Through a letter of invitation dated 14 February 2018, Ms. Elizabeth Aquino, Assistant Statistician, and Michael C. Gapuzan, Administrative Officer I, attended the activity and served as Quiz Arbiters on February 23, 2018 at Nagbalagan Elementary School, Brgy. Nagbagalan, Bangui, Ilocos Norte. The PSA staff received certificate of Appreciation during the awarding ceremony.

Inter-School Civil Registration Quiz

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PARTNERSHIP AND LINKAGES

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Partnership and Linkages

B I C E N T E N N Ilocos Norte at I A L 200! Regular staff of PSA– Ilocos Norte together with the hired 2018 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) enumerators joined the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Bicentennial Parade on January 26, 2018, in celebration of the 200th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Ilocos Norte. P The parade started at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City passing through the A Provincial Capitol and ended at the Valdez Center in San Nicolas where the Robinson’s Mall is located.

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte estimated a total participant of 7, 000. This includes R representatives from National Government Agencies, Government Owned and Controlled Corporations, Local Government Units and the private sector. A Contestants for the Tan-ok ni Ilokano Festival of Festivals which was held on the 2nd day of February also joined the parade. Street dancing was incorporated as Tan-ok dancers were given D designated areas to show a glimpse of their performances.

E Other activities that the provincial government conducted for the celebration of its bicentennial year were the literary competitions, “ I love Ilocos Norte” concert, “Taray ni Ayat”, Open Capitol and the dance showdown competition highlighting the culture of the cities and municipalities of the province.

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Partnership and Linkages C I Pamulinawen V I Festival C

M I L I T A R The month of February is a festive month which is loaded with fun and social activities in Y the City of Laoag in celebration of its Pamulinawen Festival.

In line with the celebration, the staff of PSA– Ilocos Norte participated in the Civic Military Parade on February 01, 2018 as a kick-off event for the month-long celebration. P The parade joined by students, farmers, businessmen, government employees, policemen and soldiers passed through the main roads of the city. To encourage the participation of A different agencies and to continuously raise the public’s awareness on the conduct of civil registration month, the staff of PSA Ilocos Norte headed by Chief Statistical Specialist Alejandro R G. Rapacon, Jr. displayed the streamer during the parade. The Provincial Statistical Office viewed the parade as a great opportunity for information dissemination because of the thousand A delegates and viewers of the activity.

Aside from the streamer, the staff also wore shirts which are purposely designed for the D Civil Registration Month.

E The said festival is conducted a the Province’s capital, Laoag City, to celebrate the city’s founding as well as the feast day of its patron saint, St. William the Hermit.

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Partnership and Linkages

B OHLALAFOOD... O OHLALAOAG O D L E

PSA– Ilocos Norte also participated in the closing activity of the Pamulinawen Festival. The city government organized a Boodle Fight dubbed “Ohlalafood...OhlaLAOAG! F Agmaymaysa a pinagyaman!” which was held in the main streets of Laoag City as a way of expressing solidarity of the Laoageños on February 28, 2018. The foods that were encouraged to serve include dried fish, seaweeds and fried eggs. The I PSA staff enjoyed the activity for it strengthens their unity as it gives them a moment to share one table as one. G H T

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D F A

I N DFA opens, A San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) conducted its inauguration and smooth opening

U at the Robinson’s Mall, San Nicolas Ilocos Norte on May 08, 2018. Mr. Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr., Supervising Statistical Specialist, together with Mr. Michael G C. Gapuzan and Mr. Jundee P. Miguel joined the undertaking. The guests were welcomed by the Municipal Mayor of San Nicolas, Hon. Alfredo P. Valdez, Jr. He emphasized that establishing U a satellite office of the DFA is a big hep to fellow Ilocanos in acquiring their needs in foreign services, especially passporting. As part of the program, Hon. Rodolfo C. Farinas, Congressman of the 1st District of Ilocos R Norte, delivered his speech. Hon. Frank R. Cimafranca, Assistant of the Office of the Consular, and the General Manager of Commercial Center of the Robinson’s Land Corporation also gave A their meaningful messages. After the speeches, the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon of the newly established DFA Satellite Office was conducted. T I O N

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I N D E P E N D E N PSA ILOCOS NORTE joins the C Celebration of the E 120th Independence Day

Staff of the Philippine Statistics Authority- Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office attended the flag raising ceremony at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol grounds on D June 12, 2018 in celebration of the 120th Independence Day. A The celebration was also attended by employees of government agencies, local officials of each town, police and Y fire officers and other local citizens. The highlight of the celebration is the tribute to war veterans who offered their bravery for their country.

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RAMPANG GANDA! W O M E N ‘ KINNI-KINNI PARADE Pursuant to Republic Act 6949 s. of 1990 declaring March 08 of every year as the National Women’s Day, PSA staff joined the Rampang Ganda-Kinni-Kinni Parade along the S main road of Laoag City. The parade was participated by different national government agencies, government owned and controlled corporations, local government units and the private sector. The attendees were encouraged to dance while showcasing the different beauty and grace of women. In support to the celebration, a streamer with the theme: “We Make Change Work for M Women” was hung in front of the CRS Serbilis Outlet where thousand of clients can see it. O N T H

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I M S A T R O K R E I R SSS Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr. together with Mr. Michael Gapuzan, Mr. Jundee P. Miguel C and Mr. Johnsen Jett Asuncion attended the Unveiling of Historic Marker of the Province of Ilocos Norte on March 01, 2018 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds

G E A V W A A L D U A S T A I O K Mr. Joefrey S. De La Cruz, Statistical Analyst, acted as one of the evaluators during the A N “GAWAD-SAKA” Search for Outstanding Fisherfolk for “Fish Capture Category in Pasu- quin, Ilocos Norte and Aquaculture Category in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The evaluation was carried out on April 20, 2018.

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N I C V S E R On September 3, 2018, the PSA C S Provincial staff attended the simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony held at the Ilocos Norte A Capitol Grounds as part of the 118th Philippine Civil Service celebration. R Lingkod Bayani: Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makabayan

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E On September 28, 2018, the Provincial staff, Mr. Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr., Mr. Joefrey S. De la Cruz, Ms. Susan C. Corpuz, and Mr. Ronald G. Aquino received their length of service award given by the Civil Service at the Laoag City Auditorium

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S S E M D I N G A R

Ms. Editha O Jaramilla and Ms. Francisca D. Luis of PSA– Ilocos Norte

attended the Sustainable Development Goals Seminar 1 conducted by the

Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSTRI) on 03 May 2018

B A W A S R D P S

SSS Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr. attended the BSP 2018 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch held on 24 August 2018 at BSP, La Union Regional Office. Mr. Vanzuela received the Certificate of Recognition for PSA Ilocos Norte being a finalist for the “Outstanding Partner Report on Regional Economic Developments in the Philippines– Region 1

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The Philippine

Statistics Authority- Ilocos

Norte Provincial Statistical

Office joined the

humanitarian run organized F by the Philippine Red Cross on 14 July 2018 in O celebration of the “Blood R Donors Month”. R PSA Ilocos Norte headed by CSS Alejandro U G. Rapacon, Jr. joined the U activity in support to the B Fund Drive Project: RUN for BLOOD to support N L indigent or charity patients. PSA staff showed O their support as they rally together towards the

improvement of every

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Filipino’s life.

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TOURISM AND THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

T C O O N U V E R N SSS Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr. attended the 5th Region I I T Tourism Convention organized by the Department of Tourism I at Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on S September 27-29, 2018. The O activity was attended by N representatives of government M agencies, tour guides, and owner/representative of d i f f e r e n t t o u r i s m establishments.

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Social Responsibility

On 15 August 2018,

the Philippine Statistics

Authority Ilocos Norte Staff

conducted tree planting at

P Brgy. Naglicuan, Pasuquin, L Ilocos Norte. T The activity was in A coordination with the Department of Environment N and Natural Resources R (DENR) through their T Greening Program. A total of 1,066 trees E I (mixture of “Salaysay” and Pine Tree) were planted N along the coastline of the E G said Barangay

SHEKINAH HOMES GIFT GIVING

On December 26, 2018, the Provincial staff headed by CSS

Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. visited and shared material gifts to the

children of Shekinah Home od Dingras, Ilocos Norte– an orphanage G G operated by private institution. I I V I F N G T

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PSA Anniversary P S A 5th Anniversary

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PSA Anniversary P S A 5th Anniversary

With the theme, “Healthy PSA, Happy PSA”, the because the surface is soft and the route was made longer Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted various for the employees to fully enjoy the breeze of the ocean. activities per province or division nationwide in celebration Paper Plate Relay and Trip to Jerusalem were also played by to the agency’s 5th year anniversary on September 12, the provincial staff to foster camaraderie and strengthen 2018. teamwork among the employees.

As part of the celebration, PSA Ilocos Norte To conclude the celebration, simple lunch was coordinated with the Local Government Unit of Barangay served for the staff to partake. As one PSA family, the Caaoacan, Laoag City for the conduct of a coastal cleanup employees sincerely joined the activities to achieve not only at the coast line of the community. The activity was also in the goal of the 5th year celebration but also to attain its line with the International Coastal Cleanup Day which was mission and vision. th also celebrated on the 12 day of September every year. As a way to express gratitude to the agency for Fifteen regular staff and four Job Order personnel conducting a coastal cleanup at Brgy. Caaoacan, Laoag City, including some statistical researchers profusely worked the Brgy. Officials awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to hand in hand to achieve the goal of the activity. Barangay the agency. officials and residents also helped in cleaning and segregating waste products while the hauling of the segregated garbage was coordinated to the Brgy. Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr., Chief Statistical Chairperson. Specialist of PSA Ilocos Norte, also expressed gratitude to the Brgy. officials for their hospitality and willingness to cooperate with national agencies for the improvement of their To make the celebration more memorable and to community. He also reminded the employees to remain achieve the goal of being a healthy PSA, a workout thru active in their social responsibilities for this is also part of Zumba was also enjoyed by the participants. A 30 minute their duties as public servants. dance number was prepared by the facilitators and all participants were enjoined to take part on the activity. The Philippine Statistics Authority was created on 2013 with the merging of four statistical agencies namely: After the Zumba, the employees also actively Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS); Bureau of Labor and participated and had a lot of fun with the parlor games. The Employment Statistics (BLES), National Statistical male employees played the sack race in the coast line. The Coordination Board (NSCB); and National Statistics Office track of the race was harder than the typical sack race (NSO).

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29th NSM Celebration 2 9 th National Statistics Month

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29th NSM Celebration 2 9 th National Statistics Month

The month of October of every year was declared as the National Statistics Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 647, issued on 20 September 1990. The objectives of the celebration is to promote, enhance and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics to the different sectors of society; and to elicit the cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality and standards of statistics in the country. In line with this, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), as the agency mandated to spearhead the celebration, enjoins the participation of all national government agencies, local government units, academic institutions, state universities and colleges, and the private sector at the national and sub-national levels to actively participate and support the celebration. The NSM theme for this year, “Exploring Philippine Wonders in Numbers: Statistics towards Sustainable Tourism Development.” reflects the relevance of statistics in achieving a sustainable and progressive tourism growth for our country. The theme emphasizes the need for statistics to identify potential tourism havens and also areas which require interventions. In line with the celebration, PSA- Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office organized two meetings regarding the preparation for the activities of NSM. The meetings were attended by cooperating government agencies and schools. In Ilocos Norte, the month long celebration kicked off with the Provincial Jingle Singing contest which was held at the Provincial Capitol on October 01, 2018. It was participated by secondary and tertiary students. The 1st place winner in each category represented the province at the regional contest held at Oasis Country Resort, San Fernando City, La Union. Moreover, the provincial NSM contests were conducted on October 12, 2018 at Divine Word College of Laoag. The contests were Oratorical, Essay Writing, Poster- Slogan Making Contest and Statistics Quiz. The winners were awarded with certificates and cash prizes in the same date at St. Freinademetz Theater, Divine Word College of Laoag. The 1st place winners represented the province at the regional NSM contests held at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Different government agencies and schools/universities showed their support in the celebration by hanging the NSM streamer at their respective offices/schools. Government agencies also extended their financial assistance for the cash prizes of the winners. Moreover, judges for the different contests also came from government agencies. PSA Ilocos Norte Annual Report 2018 39

29th NSM Celebration 2 9 th National Statistics Month

JINGLE SINGING COMPETITION

The month long celebration kicked off with the Provincial Jingle Singing contest which was held at the Provincial Capitol on October 01, 2018. The activity was participated in by representatives of the Schools Division of Laoag and Batac City for the Secondary Level. However, due to the various activities at tertiary schools, there was only one school that was able to join the contest. The contestants in the Secondary Level delivered their original pieces in Filipino within 2-3 minutes and with connection to the theme. Ilocos Norte Regional Schools of Fisheries representing the City Schools Division of Laoag defeated the City of Batac National High School (City Schools Division of Batac) in a close judging results. The winning team is composed of five singers and two musicians. Their piece emphasized the importance of statistics in the continuous tourism progress and inclusive growth of our country. In the Tertiary Level, the Divine Word College of Laoag, being the only team that joined the contest, was automatically pronounced as the official representative of the province of Ilocos Norte at the regional contest. They performed their piece during the activity. Since the theme is on tourism sustainability, the chairman of the Board of Judges was a representative of the Provincial Tourism Office. A representative of the Provincial Communication and Media Office, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas- Batac Branch and Philippine Statistics Authority served as members of the Board of Judges during the activity.

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29th NSM Celebration 2 9 th National Statistics Month

PROVINCIAL ELIMINATION The provincial elimination of other contests for the celebration was conducted on October 12, 2018 at the Divine Word College of Laoag. The provincial contests include Oratorical, Essay Writing, Poster Slogan Making and Statistics Quiz. The primary objective of the activity is to select the representative of the province for the Regional NSM contests which was held at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Before the contest proper, an opening program was conducted at St. Freinademetz Theater of Divine Word College of Laoag with Rev. Fr. Nerio Joseph Artienda, SVD, president of the host school, as the guest speaker. During the program, the background and importance of the event was presented and information dissemination relating to PSA’s statistical undertakings was also conducted. The contests was participated in by representatives of the Schools Division of Laoag and Batac City for the secondary level while in the tertiary level, the Divine Word College of Laoag, Northern Christian College, Northwestern University and Mariano Marcos State University sent their representatives. After the contest proper, an awarding ceremony was also conducted at St. Freinademetz Theater. It was attended by all of the contestants including the judges of the different contests. The winners were given Certificate of Recognition and cash prize. The Judges were also given Certificate of Appreciation during the activity. In support to the celebration, government agencies and academic institutions in the province also hanged the streamer of the 29th National Statistics Month at a conspicuous place in their respective offices.

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INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

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Information Dissemination SPECIAL RELEASES

Reference Period: 17 Special Releases 4th Qtr. 2017 1. Construction Statistics from Issued Approved Building Permits in Ilocos Norte, 4th Quarter 2017 2. Performance of Livestock and Poultry in Ilocos Norte 3. Fish Production in Ilocos Norte 4. Palay and Corn Performance 5. Farm Gate Prices in Ilocos Norte

Reference Period: 1st Qtr. 2018 1. Construction Statistics from Approved Building Permits in Ilocos Norte, 4th Quarter 2017 2. Performance of Livestock and Poultry in Ilocos Norte 3. Fish Production in Ilocos Norte 4. Farm Gate Prices in Ilocos Norte

Reference Period: 2nd Qtr. 2018 1. Construction Statistics from Approved Building Permits in Ilocos Norte, 4th Quarter 2017 2. Performance of Livestock and Poultry in Ilocos Norte 3. Fish Production in Ilocos Norte 4. Farm Gate Prices in Ilocos Norte

Reference Period: 2nd Qtr. 2018 1. Construction Statistics from Approved Building Permits in Ilocos Norte, 4th Quarter 2017 2. Performance of Livestock and Poultry in Ilocos Norte 3. Fish Production in Ilocos Norte 4. Palay and Corn Performance 5. Farm Gate Prices in Ilocos Norte

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Information Dissemination NEWSLETTER

4 NEWSLETTERS Issued Tampok Amianan

Along with our mandate to provide quality and useful statistics for our constituents, the quarterly newsletter is indeed a useful tool for us to disseminate vital statistics, results of recent surveys as well as to inform the public with the upcoming activities and events pertaining to the continuous improvement of statistics in the province. This quarterly paper seeks to present the most important and accurate numbers that can be utilized by data users for their researches, studies, planning and decision- making. Specifically, it highlights the presentation of official data on civil registration, agricultural statistics, household-based statistics and activities conducted by the office in partnership with other agencies and departments.

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Information Dissemination QUICKSTAT

12 Ilocos Norte Quickstat Issued Ilocos Norte Ouickstat Issued (A monthly update of PSA’s most Requested Data) The monthly quickstat can be accessed and distributed The Ilocos Norte QUICKSTAT is to researchers for their a monthly publication of PSA that studies. summarizes all the necessary infor- mation about the economic, social, It can also be accessed by and agricultural aspect of the clients of the CRS Serbilis province. Specifically, it contains the Outlet since a copy of it is following topics: being posted at the Free- dom of Information Board  Consumer Price Index located at a conspicuous  Construction place in the area

 Labor and Employment

 Income and Expenditure

 Number of Business Establish- ments Data on population  Demography is the most

 Population requested data in the Provincial Office  Vital Statistics for the year 2018  Literacy Rate

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Information Dissemination COUNTRYSIDE IN FIGURES

The Countryside in Figures: Ilocos CIF Ilocos Norte on Norte, 4th Edition, 2018 Submitted its 4th Edition in 2018

The publication which contains relevant statistics and indicators about the performance of the prov- ince serves as a useful tools for planners, investors, and researchers interested in the province of Ilocos Norte The publication provides data on the following:

 General Information

 Governance

 Agriculture During the preparation of this statistical  Education book, PSA coordinated with different  Energy agencies such as the Department of Health,  Finance Land Transportation Office, Philippine  Health National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Tourism, Provincial Planning  Infrastructure and Development Office, Ilocos Norte  Public Order Electric Cooperative, Provincial Health  Tourism Office, and Bureau of Internal Revenue to  Transportation and Communica- gather necessary information included in tion the publication.

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Information Dissemination CONSULTATIVE FORUM

In line with the mandate of gathering data and disseminating the results of the PSA Ilocos Norte Conducts ULE previous surveys, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Ilocos Norte Provincial Consultative Forum Statistical Office conducted the 2018 Updating of the List of Establishments (ULE) consultation/ forum on April 30, 2018 at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

The activity aims to inform the respondents with the objectives and processes of the survey as well as to respond to their queries and concerns. It was attended by accountants, bookkeepers, managers and administrative staff of different establishments.

Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr., Chief Sratistical Speacialist of PSA –Ilocos Norte, discussed the overview of the survey. Among Among the data presented were the number of the major topics presented were the legal establishments per province and by section, distribution of total bases and coverage of the survey, uses of the employment by region and by section, distribution of establishments data gathered from the respondents, and the by industry group, and number of employment by industry group and importance of the survey results. Specifically, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) employment the resource speaker explained the provisions grouping. of the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 and the confidentiality of information under Republic Act 6713 to inform the respondents that the At the end of the discussions, an open forum was allotted to data gathered from them will be treated with respond to the queries and concerns of the participants. All of the utmost confidentiality. questions raised were answered by the resource speakers and their comments and suggestions were also addressed.

On the other hand, Mr. Michael C. Gapuzan, Administrative Officer I of PSA The Updating of the List of Establishments started in May Ilocos Norte presented the official data from involving 12 hired field interviewers and 3 team supervisors. It is the conduct of the 2016 ULE. The summary of undertaken primarily to provide an updated and reliable frame for the the results and infographics were discussed to establishment and enterprise- based surveys and census. apprise the respondents with the latest and official data that was released by PSA. The respondents were also given hard copies for The comprehensive 2018 ULE will cover 27, 832 barangays them to also disseminate in their respective nationwide with listed establishments in the preliminary 2017 List of offices. Establishments. This year, ULE will adopt the use of the tablet-based Establishment Inquiry Application in data collection. This application is a customized android tablet-based designed by the PSA for exclusive use in ULE operations.

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Information Dissemination RESPONDENTS’ FORUM

PSA Ilocos Norte Conducts ASPBI Forum

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - They were also given simple token as Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office, in line with acknowledgement and appreciation for their its function of conducting surveys in different aspects continuous support in all of the statistical of socioeconomic life including business industry, undertakings of PSA. conducted the 2017 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) Respondents’ Forum at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag City on May 29, 2018. Mr. Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr., Chief Statistical Specialist, extended the gratitude of the office to the respondents and encouraged them to Participants of the activity include accomplish the questionnaires properly and bookkeepers, accountants and managers of sample truthfully. Moreover, the ASPBI streamer was establishments. The purpose of the said forum is to displayed in front of the provincial statistical office gather representatives of the sample business to continuously inform the public on the conduct of establishments of the upcoming survey to discuss the activity. and explain important matters regarding its objectives and importance, survey period, proper accomplishment of forms, and confidentiality of the information gathered from them. We assure that the information that you will “ give us will only be used for the purpose of this Participants were given hard copies on the survey and will be treated with utmost results of the previously conducted ASPBI and SICT that may serve as their reference in their respective confidentiality, so don’t be afraid” agencies. -Rapacon

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Information Dissemination ESTABLISHMENTS’ FORUM

PSA Ilocos Norte Conducts 2018 OWS/ISLE Establishments Forum

The Occupational Wages Survey (OWS) is a Establishments’ Forum on the 2018 nationwide survey of establishments which employ 20 or more workers. It is conducted every two (2) Occupational Wages Survey (OWS) and 2017/2018 years to monitor the wage rates of at most 11 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment (ISLE) occupations in each of the pre-determined 51 was conducted on September 14, 2018. It was held agricultural and non-agricultural industries out of at Max’s Restaurant, Laoag City. Though it was the 69 industries. The main objective of the survey is to generate statistics for wage and salary declared a non-working holiday on 14 September administration and wage determination in 2018 because of typhoon Ompong, there were still collective bargaining. Specifically, statistics on some participants who made it to the forum. wage rates are useful economic indicators and are inputs to wage, income, productivity and price CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. and AO I policies, wage fixing collective bargaining. In Michael Gapuzan served as resource speakers for particular, occupational wage rates can be used to the activity. The importance of the survey and the measure wage differentials, wage inequality in typical low wage and high wage occupations and legal basis of conducting it was presented. Also, for international comparability. Industry data on data appreciation on the results of the previous basic pay and allowances can be used to measure survey was done. wage differentials across industries, for investment decisions and as reference in periodic adjustments of minimum wages.

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Information Dissemination FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) BOARD

The FOI Board of PSA– Ilocos Norte is located at the Laoag City CRS Outlet where thousands of clients can see it

The FOI Board contains the following information/publications:

Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly Special Releases Infographics Civil Registration Brochures Monthly Quickstat Statistical Tables Announcement/Advisory Social Activities

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Information Dissemination RADIO INTERVIEWS

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. was interviewed by Mr. Alfie Corpuz, Radio Reporter of DZJC– Aksyon Radyo Laoag on January 29, 2018. The interview focused on the activities in celebration of the 2018 Civil Registration Month. Also, the issue on the increase of fees in securing Civil Registry Documents was discussed.

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. was interviewed by Ms. Rachel Lagmay, Radio reporter of DZEA Laoag on 14 February 2018. The interview focused on the activities in celebration of the 2018 Civil Registration Month. The interview was aired during the program “DZEA Primetime Balita” on the same date anchored by Mr. Rommel Sagucio.

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Information Dissemination RADIO INTERVIEWS

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. was interviewed by Ms. Celestina C. Paz, Anchorwoman of DWFB, Radyo ng Bayan, Laoag. The interview focused on CRS-ITP Laoag Serbilis Outlet operation and the rate adjustment fees in securing Civil Registry documents. It was held at DWFB Radyo ng Bayan on 13 March 2018. The interview was aired during the program “Lingkod Bayan”.

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr. was invited as one of the guests at DWFB Radyo Pilipinas Laoag on 17 August 2018. The interview focused on Republic Act 11055, An Act establishing the Philippine Identification System.

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Information Dissemination RADIO INTERVIEWS

Registration Officer I Jacqueline C. Baldovi was interviewed by Mr. Raniemer Dorilag of Bombo Radyo Laoag on October 03, 2018. The interview focused on the Retail Price of Selected Agricultural Commodities being commonly consumed by the households. The interview was broadcasted on the same date during the radio program dubbed “Bombo Reports Afternoon Edition”

SSS Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr. and SS II Francisca D. Luis were interviewed by broadcasters of DWFB Radyo ng Bayan. Among the topics discussed are the different Agricultural Surveys such as Palay and Corn Production, Agricultural Wage Rate and Livestock and Poultry. The 2018 Family Income and Expenditure Survey and Labor Force Survey were also tackled.

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HUMAN RESOURCES

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Trainings and Seminars SA National Summit P

Registration Officer I Jacqueline C. Baldovi attended the PSA National Summit (Ages 36-44) on 27- 28 February 2018 held at Chateau Royale Hotel Resort Nasugbu, Batangas

In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Melchor Bautista, Ms. Jacqueline C. Baldovi, Mr. Joel Natura

Cascading of Basic Statistics Training

Ms. Francisca D. Luis and Ms. Susan C. Corpuz of PSA Ilocos Norte attended the Cascading of Basic Statistics Training on 31 May to 01 June 2018 held at RSSO I San Fernando City, La Union.

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Trainings and Seminars F inancial, Human Resource and Administrative 2 attendees from PSA Ilocos Norte

Ms. Helen B. Perdido and Ms. Elizabeth Q. Aquino of PSA Ilocos Norte attended the Briefing on Updates on Financial, Human Resource and Admin matters and Workshop on the preparation of Supplemental APPMP at RSSO 1 San Fernando City, La Union.

26-27 July 2018 Quality Management Seminar-Workshop

5S Good Housekeeping and Training Course on Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Formulation

CSS Alejandro G. Rapacon, Jr., SS II Editha O. Jaramilla, SS II Francisca D. Luis and AA III Helen B. Perdido attended the Batch 11 Seminar- Workshop on 5S Good Housekeeping and Training Course on Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Formulation at the Bayleaf, General Trias City, Cavite

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Trainings and Seminars P ersonality Development Workshop on Psychological Wellness:

Myths and Realities

Administrative Assistant II Jundee P. Miguel of PSA– Ilocos Norte attended the Workshop on Psychological Wellness: Myths and Realities on October 9, 2018 held at Best Western Plus Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales

In the photo: Mr. Jundee P. Miguel (left) together with a popular psychologist, Dr. Margarita Holmes Values Orientation Workshop

Statistical Analyst Vincent M. Luis attended the Values Orrientation Workshop on October 15 to 17, 2018 held at Best Western Plus Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales

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Trainings and Seminars B asic National Accounts 5 attendees from PSA Ilocos Norte

SSS Vicente P. Vanzuela, Jr., SS II Francisca D. Luis, AO I Michael Gapuzan, RO I Jacqueline C. Baldovi and JO Johnsen Jett B. Asuncion attended the Cluster Training/ Workshop on the Basic National Accounts for the Provincial Offices Towards the Revision and Rebasing of the Philippine System of National Accounts

November 26-28, 2018 Fort Ilocandia Resort, Laoag City Training on RA 9184

RA 9184 is AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION, STANDARIZATION AND REGULATION OF THE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

On November 08-09, 2018, six personnel of PSA Ilocos Norte attended the Training on Republic Act 9184 and its Revised Rules and Regulations. It was conducted at Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Bauang La Union

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