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PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY

MIMAROPA

Philippine Statistics Authority Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)

Merging of four statistical agencies namely: National Statistics Office, National Statistical

Coordination Board, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, and the Bureau of Labor and

Employment Statistics working together in continuing its services as one statistical agency.

THE COVER

Philippine Statistical Act of 2013

Message from the Interim Regional Director

PSA Region IV-B Timeline : 2014 in Perspective

Production of Statistics

Civil Registration

Information Dissemination

Gender and Development

Process Management

Human Resources

Fiscal Management

Other Events

Awards and Recognition

Provincial Tidbits

Fiscal Management

The Management

MIMAROPA Provincial Heads

Region IV-B Directory

CONTENTS

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Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 An Act Reorganizing the Philippine Statistical System, Repealing for

the Purpose Executive Order Number One Hundred Twenty-One, Entitled "Reorganizing and

Strenghtening the Philippine Statistical System and for Other Purposes" - creates the Philippine

Statistics Authority (PSA) that shall comprise the PSA Board and offices on sectoral statistics, censuses

and technical coordination, civil registration and central support and field statistical services. The PSA

shall be constituted from among the existing personnel of the major statistical agencies engaged in

primary data collection and compilation of secondary data, i.e., the National Statistics Office, the

Technical Staff of the National Statistical Coordination Board, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, and the

Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics. The PSA shall be headed by a National Statistician who shall

be appointed by the President. The NS will be supported by three Deputy National Statisticians.

The data produced by the PSA shall be the official and controlling statistics of the government and the

PSA will be characterized by Integrity, Independence and Professionalism. It shall serve as the central

statistical authority of the Philippine government on primary data collection and administer civil

registration functions in the country as provided for in Act No. 3753, otherwise known as the Civil

Registry Law.

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Newly Appointed National Statistician takes Oath

Dr. Lisa Grace Bersales took her oath of office as National Statistician of

the Philippine Statistics Authority last April 22 before Socio-Economic

Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio Balisacan.

Prior to her appointment as National Statistician, Dr. Bersales is the Vice

President for Planning and Finance of the University of the

Philippines, a position she held since February 2011. She also served as

Dean of the UP School of Statistics in 1996-1998 and in 2002-2008.

Bersales graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor of Science in

Statistics at the University of the Philippines in 1978. She also earned her

Master of Science in Statistics (1981) and PhD in Statistics (1989) in the

same university.

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Another year has passed. Come 2015, all of us will be holding office in one

regional office and in your respective provincial offices. We shall be ―Together as

One‖, doing tasks and assignments as one and thinking in the same way and manner

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with one common goal, to deliver the mandate and mission of Philippine Statistics

Authority to the general public with our Civil Registration system, to our partner

agencies and stakeholders with our current, complete and credible statistical data.

As your Interim Regional Director, may I request for your complete commitment and

devotion with each step that will be taken, so expected output will be arrived at and

every detail of the projects and program to be undertaken will be given proper

attention.

Allow me again to congratulate the regional and provincial staff for a job well done in

the past year as shown in the recently concluded 2014 Field Awards night last

December 11, 2014. The regional office was very well secured at the top 4 of the five

best performing regions, 1st in statistical operation, 3

rd in Civil Registration and 4

th in

General Administration- regional category. Marinduque provincial office was able to

accomplish another milestone garnering the top spot as the best performing province

and number one also in statistical operation – provincial category. Oriental Mindoro

took home the 10th place award in the top 15 best performing provinces and 2

nd in the

information dissemination -provincial category.

These awards are testament to our ability to work as a team and our capability to win

over all the difficulties and challenges inherent in government service. Now, we are

not only great in number but also have the strength and the will to work diligently and

with fierce determination to accomplish all the tasks handed down to us.

The road will not be easy. We shall prevail because we will work ―Together as One‖.

LENI R. RIOFLORIDO

Interim Regional Director, PSA MIMAROPA

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January

Another year begins and the starts of many activities to be done this year for PSA Family. The month of January is still full of activities and almost all personnel kept busy in the office since several activities were undertaken with the presence of survey operations in the region. The quarterly surveys like Labor Force Survey (LFS) and the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) Machine Processing took place on this month.

February

February is Civil Registration Month, which is being celebrated yearly by this office in coordination with the Local Government Units thru the Local Civil Registrars of all the cities and municipalities in the country and in connection with this, Region 4B have various activities that are being taken in this month. The theme for this year‘s celebration is ―Ikaw at Ako Tungo sa Wastong Rehistro‖.

March

PSA MIMAROPA conducted a Livelihood Training on

Pastry Making in the celebration of Women‘s Month, with

the theme ―Juana, Ang Tatag mo Ay Tatag Natin sa

Pagbangon at Pagsulong”

April

IRD Leni Rioflorido and Regional Statistician

together with PSA Occidental Mindoro conducted

training for Enhancement and Full Implementation on

PHILCRIS for MCRO Personnel at Mindoreños Hotel &

Restaurant, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. IRD Leni R.

Rioflorido together Regional Statistician Maribel. L.

Bernardo being one of the Resource Speakers for this

training. On the first day, it was started by

pre-recorded Invocation and National Anthem followed by

Opening Remarks of PSO Samuel A. Villar, then

Introduction of Participants. OIC-RD Leni R. Rioflorido

shared her Inspirational Message, followed by training on

Data Appreciation on Statistics Derived from

Decentralized Vital Statistics System (DVSS) by Our

Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo. On the

afternoon training, DSO Natalie T. Torreliza tackled up on

Refreshing PHILCRIS Operation within the

Occidental Mindoro while Statistician III Maribel L.

Bernardo is the last Resource Speaker for that day, she

discussed the Concepts of Philippine Standard

Occupational Code (PSOC) on PHILCRIS. They also have an open forum on the different problems encountered on PHILCRIS operation/implementation. PSO Samuel Villar refreshed the MCRO personnel on the Memorandum No. 2014-16 Regarding Request for Electronic Endorsement, then IRD Leni Rioflorido discussed the creation of PSA under RA 10625. The last speaker was MCR Ronald Fajardo, President, PACR Occidental Mindoro Chapter, he discussed the Finalization of Revised PACR By-Laws and the last part of the program was Tribute Presentation for MCR Retiree.

May

The labor month of May means serious work as the region embarks on numerous task which highlighted among others the conduct of census mapping as prelude to the undertaking of 2015 Census of Population.

Data verification for 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries and 2012 RSBSA have been also the center of focus in the provinces as the office gallop with extreme effort to finish it to reach the national deadline.

The region also conducted series of three consecutive trainings to OJTs, SPES and other staff. Career Advancement Seminar I discussed in the different topics given: Behavioral Styles Model, Basic Customer Service Skills and Personality

Development. Career Advancement Seminar II

discussed in the different topics given: Basic Statistics and Basic Computer Troubleshooting while Career Advancement Seminar III discussed in the different topics given: Basic Civil Registration and 5‘s Training.

June

During peak season at CRS Calapan Outlet, CRS staffs ensure the prompt delivery of services to the client. As a result, CRS staffs were given overtime to deliver the regular workload on time.

OIC- RD Leni R. Rioflorido together with the other RDs/OICs of PSA-Regional Offices of NCR, CAR, Regions I,II, III, IV-A and V attended the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Forum on June 24-25, 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga. The purpose of this forum was to raise awareness and build appreciation for the vital role of vital statistics and overall CRVS strengthening in the local, national and global arena. This is part of the national efforts of the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) and the

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Department of Health (DOH), through the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippine County Office to strengthen the CRVS System in order to help improve health services in the country.

Administrative Officer V Pilar P. Mendoza attended the Capability Building on Collaborative Negotiation Skills last June 23-27, 2014 at Robbinsdale, Quezon City.

The first training was conducted for the barangay secretaries of the barangays of the four city and municipalities namely, Baco, Calapan City, Puerto Galera and San Teodoro. Of the 110 barangay secretaries of the said city and municipalities, 77 participated actively to the whole day affair for a minimal training fee. The Civil Registration Training for Barangay Secretaries was conducted last June 26, 2014 at Bishop‘s House, Salong, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

July

IRD Leni R. Rioflorido of the PSA-MIMAROPA in cooperation with PSA-Palawan conducted the Training on Updates on Civil Registration on July 24-25, 2014 at the Aquari Travellers Suites, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The participants were MCRs and staff of the different municipalities of Palawan. City Civil Registrar and two staff of Puerto Princesa City were also in attendance and also some of the PSA Provincial Office Staff.

Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo attended the Applied Statistical Forecasting last July 24-25, 2014 at School of Statistics, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

Series of training for Barangay Secretaries were conducted for the provinces of Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro. OIC-RD Leni R. Rioflorido of the PSA-MIMAROPA in cooperation with PSA-Marinduque thru the leadership of OIC-PSO Wilma L. Jinang conducted the Civil Registration Training for Barangay Secretaries for two batches on July 28-29 2014 at the A & A Beach Resort, Laylay, Boac, Marinduque. The participants were barangays secretaries from the municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, Mogpog for Batch 1 and Gasan, Sta. Cruz and Torrijos for Batch 2. Barangay Secretaries from the two municipalities of Victoria and Naujan were the participants for the 2

nd

batch of Civil Registration Training for Barangay Secretaries last July 31, 2014 at Bishop‘s House, Salong, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. They total to 83 participants.

Workshop on the Preparation of Individual

Commitment and Review (IPCR) was conducted at the regional office by our Administrative Officer V Pilar P. Mendoza last July 23-24, 2014. The new performance evaluation system was adopted by Philippine Statistics Authority for the CY 2014, the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS). Part of the SPMS are the Office Performance and Commitment Review (OPCR) and Individual Commitment and Review (IPCR).

August

The Civil Registration Training for Barangay Secretaries was conducted at San Jose, Occidental Mindoro last August 15, 2014. The training was well attended by the invited barangay secretaries despite of rainy weather. A total of 84 participants came. The LCRO staff of San Jose, Calintaan and the MCR of Magsaysay presented the basic concept of registering birth, death and marriage. SCO II Natalie Torreliza discussed RA 9255 and RA 9858 while IRD Rioflorido presented the new Civil Registration Information System for Barangays, RA 9048 and RA 10172.

The third batch of CR training for Barangay Secretaries finally happened on August 29, 2014 with participants from the municipalities of Gloria, Pola, Pinamalayan, Bansud and Socorro. A total of 83 participants came and actively participate in the event.

Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo attended the Capacity Building on High Impact Collaborative Negotiation Skills last August 4-8, 2014 at Philippine Statistics Authority- Sta. Mesa, Manila.

PSA MIMAROPA conducted General Assembly to disseminate/present the PSA Structure and to appraise the employees of their expectations during the transition period. PSA also conducted sports fest activity through PSA Sportsfest 2014 last August 18-19 which participated by the Regional staff and other staff from Provincial Offices at Oriental Mindoro National High School as part of the activities for the General Assembly. It aims to develop leadership skills and talent and competitive character of everyone and to strengthen the bond between employees and bear in mind the value of team spirit.

September

September is the month when Philippine Statistics

Authority was officially created under RA 10625. PSA

MIMAROPA regional office celebrated its 1st year

Anniversary on September 12, 2014 along with PSA (BAS)

and PSA Oriental Mindoro provincial office with the theme

of ―PSA: Working Together as One‖.

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Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60 dated September 28, 1992 and Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 51, Series 2009, and to observe the National Family Week and foster family relations, the Philippine Statistics Authority MIMAROPA conducted our Family Day last September 27, 2014 held at Feraren Hills Resort, Barangay Lumangbayan, Calapan City.

October

The month of October was declared as the National Statistics Month, PSA MIMAROPA celebrates the 25

th National Statistics Month

together with other line agencies and one of the kick off activities of PSA MIMAROPA was the NSM Motorcade and Launching of Listahanan with the partnership from DSWD-MIMAROPA with the theme of ―NSM at 25 Years and Beyond: Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic Integration” and for the DSWD Launching of International Day of Overcoming Extreme Hunger and Eradication of Poverty with the theme of ―Leave No One Behind: Think, Decide and Act Together Against Extreme Poverty” last October 1, 2014 at Sangguniang Panlungsod, Barangay Guinobatan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, a total of 17 line agencies joined the said activity. Administrative Officer V Pilar P. Mendoza and Acting Property Custodian Bobby M. Natal represent PSA MIMAROPA during the Retooling Workshop on Property and Supply Management last October 1-3, 2014 at Robinsdale Hotel, Quezon City. The Philippine Statistics Authority MIMAROPA conducted a Regional Data Dissemination forum on the 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) last October 16, 2014 at Feraren Hills Resort, Barangay Lumangbayan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, after the dissemination, Research Forum was conducted as technical assistance to stakeholders of PSA. Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo was the representative of PSA MIMAROPA in Anti-Poverty Symposium of DSWD-MIMAROPA and she presented the Poverty and Hunger Incidence in MIMAROPA and its underlying Factors last October 17, 2014 at Audio Visual Room, MINSCAT, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The last batch of barangay secretaries finally happened in the midst of overlapping activities and concerns on transition. This batch consisted of barangay secretaries

from the municipalities of Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay

and Bulalacao. However, due to budget constraints, no

secretaries from Mansalay were able to come. Still the

participants from the other three municipalities reached

an overwhelming number of 64 attendees and it was

conducted last October 21, 2014 at Bishop‘s House,

Barangay Salong, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

November

PSA MIMAROPA conducted the 23rd

Philippine

Statistics Quiz Regional Championship on November 13,

2014 at Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

PSA MIMAROPA conducted 2012 CPBI Data

Dissemination (Preliminary Results) at Max‘s

Restaurant, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on

November 14, 2014.

IRD Leni Rioflorido together with the Regional

Statistician Maribel Bernardo attended the invitation from

DSWD MIMAROPA for Gawad Listahanan Regional

Awarding and Closing of National Statistics Month last

November 7, 2014 at Filipiniana Hotel Calapan City,

Oriental Mindoro. IRD Rioflorido delivered her closing

remarks to this event.

December

As scheduled National Planning Workshop was conducted on December 10-12, 2014 at Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City with the theme: ―Working Together as one towards a Solid and Responsive PSA‖. A three (3) - day workshop was participated by all IRDs, PSOs/OICs from the 83 provinces and Heads and some staff from PSA-Manila. IRD Rioflorido attended this NPW together with PSOs/OIC.

PSA MIMAROPA regional office conducted 2014 General Assembly and 2015 Regional Planning Workshop last December 14-16, 2014 at BSA Twin Towers, Mandaluyong City.

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2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries

Production of Statistics

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Figure 5. 2014 Inflation Rates, MIMAROPA: All Items (2006=100)

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2014 Survey on Overseas Filipinos

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1. Labor Force Survey (LFS)

The LFS is a quarterly nationwide survey that provides statistics on the levels and trends of

employment, unemployment, and underemployment for the country as a whole, and for each of

the administrative regions.

Four LFS rounds were conducted in 2014. The response rates of the survey by province in every

quarter are shown at the figure below.

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MIMAROPA

January 2014

April 2014

July 2014

October 2014

Total 15 years old and over (in ‗000) 1,987 1,996 2,002 2,006

Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 66.0 67.4 68.3 66.9

Employment Rate (%) 94.9 95.4 95.9 95.5

Unemployment Rate (%) 5.1 4.6 4.1 4.5

Underemployment Rate (%) 22.9 20.0 18.6 20.2

Table 1. Labor Force Participation, Employment and Unemployment Rates, MIMAROPA: 2014

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2. Consumer Expectations Survey (CES)

The CES is a household-based survey on the consumers‘ assessment of their financial situation, the

economic condition of the country and the overall performance of the government. The CES is

undertaken in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The survey was undertaken nationwide and four rounds of data collection were completed in 2014.

Three provinces of Region IV-B; Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro and Palawan conducted CES

operation in 2013. The response rates of the survey by province in all the quarters are shown below.

3. 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF)

The CAF is a large-scale government operation geared towards the collection and compilation

of statistics on the agriculture and fisheries sectors of the country. The collected data will constitute

the bases from which policymakers and planners will formulate plans for the country‘s development.

This survey is undertaken every ten (10) years.

The 2012 CAF is the sixth in a series of decennial agriculture census and the fifth in the

decennial census of fisheries in the country. It adopts the approach outlined in the World Programme

for the Census of Agriculture 2010 (WCA 2010), as recommended by the Food and Agriculture

Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

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Figure 2. 2014 CES Response Rates by Reference Quarter, MIMAROPA and Provinces


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4. 2014 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS)

The APIS is a nationwide survey designed to provide information on the different non-income

indicators related to poverty and to gather data on the socio-economic profile of families and other

information that are related to their living conditions.

The survey was conducted in July 2014. The response rates of the survey by province are shown in

the next figure.

5. 2014 Survey on Overseas Filipinos (SOF)

The SOF is a nationwide survey that seeks to gather information on Filipino citizens who left for

abroad during the last five years. It aims to provide data on overseas Filipinos particularly the

overseas contract workers (OCWs) and their contribution to the economy.

The survey was simultaneously undertaken in October 2014 as a rider of the LFS. MIMAROPA

provinces were able to interview 87 samples for the SOF.

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Figure 3. 2014 APIS Response Rates, MIMAROPA and Provinces

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6. 2013 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS)

The FLEMMS seeks to gather information on the basic and functional literacy status, and educational

skills qualifications of the population and exposure to mass media.

The 2013 FLEMMS is the fifth national survey in line with the government‘s thrust to promote

education policies and programs aimed at eradicating illiteracy in the country. The survey provides ba-

ses for implementing necessary interventions to eradicate illiteracy, especially in depressed and under-

served areas.

The response rates of the 2013 FLEMMS by province are shown in the below.

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Figure 4. 2013 FLEMMS Response Rates, MIMAROPA and Provinces

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Table 2. Number of Samples of the 2014 QSPBI, MIMAROPA and Provinces

Region/Province

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

MIMAROPA 34 35 35 35

Occidental Mindoro 4 4 4 4

Oriental Mindoro 16 16 16 16

Palawan 14 15 15 15

1. Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI)

The QSPBI is an activity of the PSA that seeks to provide statistics on trends of economic activity in the

country for all sectors except agriculture, forestry and fishery.

The quarterly data are used as input in the estimation of the quarterly accounts.

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2. 2013 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry/2013 Survey on Information and

Information Technology

The 2013 ASPBI is one of the designated statistical activities of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The data collected from the ASPBI will constitute bases upon which the government and the private

sector can formulate policies and economic development plans.

The 2013 SICT aims to collect and generate the information on the availability, distribution and access/

utilization of ICT among industries and businesses in the country. The survey will generate ICT indicators

important for measuring the progress in information and communication technology. It is a rider to the

2013 ASPBI.

Table 3. Number of Worklaods of the 2013 ASPBI and 2013 SICT, MIMAROPA and Provinces

Region/Province

2013 SICT

2013 ASPBI

Workloads Collected Workloads Collected

MIMAROPA 434 433 139 139

Marinduque 40 40 18 18

Occidental Mindoro 86 86 18 18

Oriental Mindoro 102 101 34 34

Palawan 180 180 59 59

Romblon 26 26 10 10

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Table 4. Number of Workloads of the 2014 ULE

Region/Province

Number of Workloads

Number Collected

MIMAROPA 43 43

Marinduque 7 7

Occidental Mindoro 3 3

Oriental Mindoro 7 7

Palawan 22 22

Romblon 4 4

3. 2014 Updating of the List of Establishment

The Updating of the List of Establishments (ULE) is a regular activity of the PSA. The ULE aims to

provide updated list of establishments/enterprises with information on their characteristics; distribution of

establishments/entreprises; information on business births and deaths and other business demographic

indicators; and list of emerging industries.

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Table 5. Number of Workloads of the 2014 OWS and 2013/2014 ISLE

Region/Province

Number of Workloads

Number Collected

MIMAROPA 116 112



Palawan 82 82

4. 2014 Occupational Wages Survey and 2013/2014 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment

The 2013/2014 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment (ISLE) aims to generate integrated data sets

on: (1) employment of specific groups of workers, (2) occupational shortages and surpluses, (3) training

of workers, (4) productivity improvement and gainsharing practices, (5) occupational safety and health

practices, (6) occupational injuries and diseases, and (7) labor cost of employees.

The 2014 Occupational Wages Survey (OWS) aims to generate statistics for wage and salary

administration and for wage determination in collective bargaining negotiations.

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2. Price Surveys

For the year 2014, the PSA generated the Inflation Rate and the Consumer Price Index. Special

Releases containing these indicators were prepared in the region.

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Figure 5. 2014 Inflation Rates, MIMAROPA: All Items (2006=100)

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1. Foreign Trade Statistics

Foreign Trade Statistics constitute data

on imports and exports that are derived

from the various imports and

exports documents of the Bureau

of Customs (BOC). Electronic data

files being provided by the BOC to PSA-

on a monthly basis were included in the

generation of monthly foreign trade

statistics.

For MIMAROPA, only the province of

Palawan collects import and export

documents. There are 283 total number

of imports and 283 number of exports for

the year 2014.

Table 6. Report of Collected Documents for Foreign Trade

of Region IV-B by Reference Month

FOREIGN TRADE MONTH

IMPORT EXPORT

January 22 22

February 22 22

March 22 22

April 22 22

May 22 22

June 26 26

July 22 22

August 28 28

September 27 27

October 27 27

November 16 16

December 27 27

TOTAL 283 283

2. Commodity Flow or Domestic Trade

Statistics (DOMSTAT)

DOMSTAT refers to air, rail and coastwise

trade statistics collected monthly and

compiled monthly, quarterly annually based

from airway bills, daily report of outgoing

shipments, coasting and passenger

manifests. The data are tabulated on a

monthly, quarterly and annual basis by

commodity and by geographic area.

All provinces of the region collect coastwise

documents and documents of passenger

manifests while there is no railway bills

collected. Moreover, the province of

Palawan collects airway bills.

Table 7. Report on Collected and Processed Documents for

DOMSTAT: 2013

MONTH AIRWAY COASTWISE PASSENGER

January 358 1796 2415

February 358 1796 2415

March 358 1796 2415

April 358 1796 2415

May 381 2302 2805

June 380 1907 2304

July 300 2003 2305

August 300 1910 2406

September 422 1673 2184

October 422 2139 2595

November 429 2639 2674

December 429 2286 2662

TOTAL 4495 24043 29595

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3. Building Construction Statistics from Building Permits

Building construction statistics from approved building permits submitted to Local Building Officials

(LBOs) relate to data on new construction and additions, alterations and repairs of residential and

non-residential buildings and other structures undertaken in all cities and municipalities in the country.

Data on number, floor area, type and value of construction are taken from original application for

approved building permits collected by the five provinces of the region from the LBOs and were

submitted to the Central Office. For the year 2014, there are 2399 number of building permits

approved in the MIMAROPA region.

4. Vital Statistics

Vital statistics are statistics derived from registered documents for births, deaths, fetal deaths and

marriages submitted by the LCROs, Shari‘a Courts and Department of Foreign Affairs. The LCROs

submits documents to the PSA provincial offices.

Vital Statistics reports provide information on facts surrounding the occurrences of these events. These

statistical data serve as inputs for planners, policymakers and researchers in monitoring and evaluating

demographic and socio-economic programs of the country.

Table 8. Report on the Number of Approved Building Permits of Region IV-B by Reference Month

MONTH Number of Building Permits Approved

January 211

February 211

March 221

April 221

May 249

June 202

July 226

August 174

September 168

October 187

November 170

December 159

TOTAL 2399

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Civil Registration

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1. Processing and Issuance of Civil Registry Documents

For 2014, a total of applications for birth, marriage, death and Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

were received, processed and released through the Census Serbilis Outlets of MIMAROPA. The

average daily transactions were 512 applications received, processed and released.

The highest number of requests received and processed was in the month of May with 29, 502

transactions . On the other hand, the month of December had the lowest with only 11, 279

transactions.

The total volume of transactions for converted documents this year reached . This translates to a daily

average of applications for converted documents (with working days).

Table 9. Total Volume of Transactions by Month: 2014

Month

TOTAL Calapan City Outlet Puerto Princesa City Outlet

January 24072 10674 13398

February 27688 12074 15614

March 28067 15078 12989

April 19641 10807 8834

May 29502 14735 14767

June 19817 8664 11153

July 17201 8271 8930

August 16160 7441 8719

September 19701 8208 11493

October 18778 8651 10127

November 17745 8929 8816

December 11279 4670 6609

TOTAL 249651 118202 131449

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CENSUS Serbilis Collection

For 2014, Region IV - B outlets reports monthly earned revenue which has deposited in bank on a day-to-day basis.

Figure 6 . Census Serbilis Collection by Outlet of Region IV - B

1. Batch Request Query System (BREQS) for

LGUs

The BREQS is an off-line application system which

allows for faster and more reliable method of applying

birth, marriage, death and other documents

representing vital events outside PSA‘s front-line

service areas. Through the BREQS, the PSA

authorizes LGU partners to accept requests for

PSA-issued copies of civil registry documents from

the public and to release the same certifications to

their respective clientele.

For 2014, 12 out of 17 LGUs in the region who signed

the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PSA for

the implementation of BREQS are in operation.

Table 10. Number of Batchfiles of BREQS from LGU

Processed to CRS Calapan Outlet: 2014

PROVINCE NUMBER OF

BATCHFILES

MARINDUQUE

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

ORIENTAL MINDORO 89

ROMBLON

TOTAL

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1717

1865

2286

1647

2221

1296 1252

1108

12511313 1348

732

1961

2276

1875

1402

2121

1597

1283 1252

1646

1460

1286

990

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

(in t

hous

ands

)

OrientalMindoro Palawan

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3. Certificate of Registration of Authority

to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM)

The decentralized system of filing and

processing of the application for CRASM is

being implemented. Monitoring forms

are submitted to the Office of the Civil

Registrar General for tracking of the

number of applications filed.

MIMAROPA received 261 applications for

CRASM in 2014, of which, 243 were

approved and solemnizing officers were

issued CRASM, while the remaining 18

applications were either pending or

disapproved due to lack of supporting

documents..

Table 12. Application for CRASM in Region IV - B

Province Approved

CRASM

Pending

CRASM

Marinduque 17 1



Palawan 113 3

Romblon 21 -

TOTAL 243 18

2. Double/Multiple Registration

PSA Region IV - B listed a total of 627 names

as double/multiple registration of birth

reported for the year 2014. Of the total, 387

came from Calapan City Outlet while 240 from

Puerto Princesa Outlet.

Table 11 shows the number of names as

double/multiple registration of birth reported in

Region IV-B Outlets by Month.

Table 11 . Double/Multiple Registration

Month Calapan City

Outlet

Puerto Princesa

City Outlet

January 35 20

February 28 20

March 34 20

April 33 20

May 32 20

June 5 20

July 44 20

August 47 20

September 44 20

October 17 20

November 31 20

December 37 20

TOTAL 387 240

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Conducted Refresher Course on Civil

Registration Laws & Procedures

Civil Registration Month with the theme ― Ikaw at Ako Tungo sa Wastong Pagrerehistro‖, the regional office conducted Refresher Course on Civil Registration Laws and procedures with the LCRO staff as participants. A total of 49 MCR and LCRO staff came representing the LCROs of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro and Romblon.

The resource speakers invited were retired Regional Director Flordeliza J. Monteclaro and Mr. Sandy Sandigan of the Legal Services Department. RD Monteclaro discussed Issues and Concerns Affecting Legal Instruments while Mr. Sandigan discussed issues and concerns involving the petitions received by their office.

RD Monteclaro‘s presentation was based on the feedbacks on the returned endorsed documents on legitimation, supplemental and RA 9255. Once again, RD Monteclaro reiterated the stand of the office on the processed documents for legitimation that were returned due to impediment. All these processed documents on legitimation needed to be cancelled in court before they can proceed to RA 9255.

On the other hand, in the case of vacancy in the position of City/Municipal Civil Registrar, Mr. Sandigan reiterated that the OIC C/MCR whose appointment has not been approved by the Civil Service Commission cannot act on petitions filed under RA 9048 and RA 10172. Presently, three LCROs have no MCRs due to retirement and the appointed OICs have not been approved by the CSC. These are the LCROs of Bulalacao and Victoria, Oriental Mindoro , and the LCRO of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.

On occasion like this, difficulties and dilemmas have been highlighted and discussed at length. Many of the present MCRs also shared their best practices and ideas on the raised issues.

Enhancement Training on Full Implementation

on PHILCRIS for MCRO Personnel

PSA Region IV-B together with PSA Occidental Mindoro conducted training for Enhancement and Full Implementation on PHILCRIS for MCRO Personnel last April 10-11, 2014 at Mindoreños Hotel & Restaurant, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. OIC-RD Leni R. Rioflorido together Regional Statistician Maribel. L. Bernardo is one of the Resource Speakers for this training. On the first day, it was started by pre-recorded Invocation and National Anthem followed by Opening Remarks of PSO Samuel A. Villar, then Introduction of Participants. OIC-RD Rioflorido shared her Inspirational Message, followed by training on Data Appreciation on Statistics Derived from Decentralized Vital Statistics System (DVSS) by Our Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo.

On the afternoon, DSO Natalie T. Torreliza tackled up on Refreshing PHILCRIS Operation within Occidental Mindoro while Statistician III Maribel L. Bernardo discussed the Concepts of Philippine Standard Occupational Code (PSOC) on PHILCRIS.

They also have an Open Forum for the Problems Encountered on PHILCRIS Operation/Implementation, OIC-RD Leni Rioflorido, Regional Statistician Maribel L. Bernardo, PSO Samuel Villar and other staffs of PSA Occidental Mindoro answered all the queries regarding the PHILCRIS. After that PSO Villar refreshed the MCRO personnel to Memorandum No. 2014-16 Regarding Request for Electronic Endorsement, then OIC-RD Rioflorido discussed on Updates on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as newly created under RA 10625, the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 abolishing the NSO and the three other statistical agencies of NSCB, BLES and BAS and merging them as one agency. But said act will not change or hamper the services of the office with regards to civil registration. They also discussed the other Civil Registration Issues and Concerns. The last Speaker was MCR Ronald Fajardo, President, PACR Occidental Mindoro Chapter, he discussed the Finalization of Revised PACR By-Laws and the last part of the program was Tribute Presentation for MCR Retiree.

Trainings/Seminars/Convention on Civil Registration

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Information Dissemination

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Table 13. Number of Researchers Served/Accommodated

Province Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TOTAL

Marinduque 6 5 5 19 20 11 6 6 6 6 - - 90

Occidental

Mindoro

94 94 87 57 43 73 70 126 117 121 89 65 1036

Oriental

Mindoro

8 14 3 5 6 5 88 88 150 30 30 30 457

Palawan 15 10 16 20 15 17 53 54 20 15 16 20 271

Romblon 118 105 63 58 46 41 28 61 126 73 63 68 850

TOTAL 241 228 174 159 130 147 245 335 419 245 198 183 2704

Library Services

PSA Region IV - B MIMAROPA maintains regional and provincial libraries which cater students and

researchers. In 2014, personnel serves and assist the researchers with their queries and data. PSA

Region IV - B MIMAROPA provinces served a total of 2704 researchers; Marinduque - 90, Occidental

Mindoro - 1036, Oriental Mindoro - 457, Palawan - 271, and Romblon - 850.

Meanwhile, PSA Region IV-B MIMAROPA served a total of 76 complimentary data requests; Regional

Office - 36 requests, Oriental Mindoro - 3 requests, Palawan - 26 requests, and Romblon - 11 requests.

Table 14. Number of Complimentary Data Requests Served

Region/

Province

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TOTAL

Regional Office 4 4 2 2 3 4 2 4 4 3 1 3 36

Marinduque — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Occidental

Mindoro

— — — — — — — — — — — — —

Oriental

Mindoro

— 1 2 — — — — — — — — — 3

Palawan 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 6 6 1 1 — 26

Romblon — — — — — — 2 2 5 1 1 1 11

TOTAL 5 6 5 4 6 5 7 12 15 5 3 4 76

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Largely Distributed Publications of Region IV-B

PSA Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)

Special Release on CPI November 2013

Special Release on CPI December 2013

Special Release on CPI January 2014 and December 2013

Special Release on CPI February 2014 and January 2014

Special Release on CPI March 2014 and February 2014

Special Release on CPI April 2014 and March 2014

Special Release on CPI May 2014

Special Release on CPI June 2014

Newsletter 2013 (4th Quarter)

Newsletter 2014 (1st Quarter)

Newsletter 2014 (2nd Quarter)

2013 Annual Report

2013 NDHS Factsheets

(Fertility, Family Planning, Under Five Mortality and

Maternal and Child Health)

(Women's Characteristics)

(Women's Status and Empowerment)

PSA Oriental Mindoro

NSORMIN Quickstat (January 2014 - December 2014)

Special Release on CPI (Feb 2014 - Nov 2014)

Special Release on PBC (Feb 2014 - Nov 2014)

Special Release on Vital Events (Feb 2014 - Dec 2014)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Baco)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (San Teodoro)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Puerto Galera)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Bulalacao)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Bansud

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Bongabong)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Pola)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Roxas)

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Victoria)

** 2013 Annual Report

PSA Romblon

The Romblon Quickstat (January 2014 - December 2014)

2010 CPH and Housing

Special Release No. 2014-001 (San Agustin)

Special Release No. 2014-002 (Looc)

Special Release No. 2014-003 (Cajidiocan)

Special Release No. 2014-004 (Magdiwang)

Special Release No. 2014-005 (San Fernando)

Special Release No. 2014-006 (San Andres)

Special Release No. 2014-007 (Sta. Maria)

Special Release No. 2014-008 (Odiongan)

Special Release No. 2014-009 (Alcantara)

Special Release No. 2014-010 (Calatrava)

Special Release No. 2014-011 (Banton)

Special Release No. 2014-012 (Corcuera)

Special Release No. 2014-013 (Romblon)

Special Release No. 2014-014 (Santa Fe)

Special Release No. 2014-015 (San Jose)

Special Release No. 2014-016 (Concepcion)

Special Release No. 2014-017 (Ferrol)

PSA Palawan

The Palawan Quickstat (January 2014 - December 2014)

PSA Marinduque

Press Release (Civil Registration Statistics of 2013)

Special Release: Highlights on Population Characteristics)

Special Release: Highlights on Housing Characteristics)

2013 Annual Report

Special Release on 2010 CPH (Boac)

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PSA REGION IV-B SERVICE PROVIDERS

Radyo Natin 102.9

Spirit FM 104.1

Romblon Community Channel

TV Net

Philippine Information Agency

PSA Office Websites

PSA Central Office www.census.gov.ph

PSA Region IV - B www.nso-r4b.webs.com

PSA Marinduque www.nso.marinduque.ph

PSA Occidental Mindoro www.nsooccmindoro.webs.com

PSA Oriental Mindoro www.freewebs.com/nso-orientalmindoro

PSA Palawan www.nsopal.webnode.com

PSA Romblon www.nso4bromblon.wordpress.com

Broadcast and Web Services

Air waves and plugging as well as new feature clippings were done to highlight some special

events and activities of the agency.

Moreover, the public is able to follow and be informed of the various events and activities of the

Philippine Statistics Authority in the different provinces of the Region IV - B in the internet through

the respective websites maintained by the provincial offices.

Data Dissemination Fora

PSA Region IV - B regularly conducts series of campaigns and fora to different institutions/

schools and other agencies concerning census and survey results and administrative–based

statistics of the agency.

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The Philippine Statistics Authority MIMAROPA conducted a Regional Data

Dissemination forum about the 2013 National Demographic and Health

Survey (2013 NDHS) last October 16, 2014 at Feraren Hills Resort,

Barangay Lumangbayan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. About 95

participants from the national government agencies, LGUs, NGOs and other

individuals were gathered at the function hall of the half-day forum. As early

as 8:00 A.M., the secretariat started to facilitate the registration soon as

participants come. The seats reserved for the speakers were asked to be

occupied and soon enough, the program began. The forum started with

invocation song led by Ms. Fely Miñano and immediately followed by the

Philippine national anthem. In behalf of Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan, City

Health Officer Basilisa M. Llanto delivered the welcome remarks. Dr.

Murphy Marasigan also delivered the welcome remarks in the absence of

Governor Alfonso Umali. But on the middle part of the forum, Governor Umali

graced and delivered his message. Interim RD Leni Rioflorido also welcome

and acknowledged the participants present in the forum.

In the presentation of the 2013 NDHS results, Stat III Elpedio Maramot of

PSA Sta. Mesa presented the results on Fertility, Fertility Preferences and

Family Planning and discussed the results by Ms. Perla Supnet, a

Nutritionist/Dietician of DOH MIMAROPA. Maternal and Child Health was

presented by Stat III Maribel Bernardo of PSA MIMAROPA and discussed by

Dr. Ma. Teresita Bolor of City Health and Sanitation Department.

Marriage and Sexual Behavior was presented by PSO Benjamin Quintero,

Ph.D. of PSA Palawan and discussed Ms. Lourdes Nacionales, OIC-RD of

POPCOM MIMAROPA. Health Care Utilization and Financing was

presented by PSO Efren Armonia of PSA Oriental Mindoro. Women‘s Status

and Empowerment was presented by SCO II Nathalie Torreliza of PSA

Occidental Mindoro and discussed the results by Police S/Supt. Abad Osit of

PRO 4B.

After the presentation and discussion of the 2013 NDHS results, there was

an open forum where some issues and queries raised. Mr. Benito V. Daite of

DOH Oriental Mindoro gave the implications of the survey findings. PSO

Abraham Fabicon of PSA Romblon gave the synthesis of the forum. OIC

PSO Wilma Jinang gave the closing and thank you message for the success

of the half-day forum. The 2013 NDHS Data Dissemination of PSA

MIMAROPA was definitely a success. Everyone‘s effort and time for

organizing the event and make it a reality was all worthwhile.

2013 NDHS Regional Data Dissemination

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The 2012 Census of Philippine Business and Industry

(2012 CPBI) is one of the designated statistical activities

undertaken by the Philippine Statistics Authority

(formerly National Statistics Office) which aims to collect

and generate information on the performance, levels,

structure and trends of economic activities of the formal

sector and to gather data on employment, compensation,

income, expense, total assets, capital expenditures and

inventories and produce indicators from these variables

in the entire country. Also, it will serve as

benchmark information in the measurement and

comparison of national, regional and provincial economic

growth.

The Regional Data Dissemination Forum on the

preliminary results of the 2012 CPBI was successfully

held on November 14, 2014 at Max‘s Restaurant,

Barangay Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

About 66 participants from the national government

agencies, LGUs, NGOs and private sectors were

gathered at the function hall for the day‘s forum.

The regional office coordinated with the other agencies

about the forthcoming 2012 Census of the Philippine

Business and Industry Data Dissemination.

Mr. Eduardo Nicolas III, South Luzon Director of the

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry was

committed as a keynote speaker in the day‘s forum.

Calapan City Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan was invited as

the resource speaker; Statistician II Harold D. Carpio of

PSA Central Office and Statistician III Maribel L.

Bernardo were the presenters of the preliminary results

of the 2012 CPBI in the Philippines and MIMAROPA,

respectively. Ms. Ydah Michelle L. Mendoza, Trade

Industry Development Specialist of DTI Oriental Mindoro

and Dr. Ryan A. Claveria, Faculty Member of the Divine

Word College of Calapan were invited to give their

reactions of the preliminary results of the 2012 CPBI.

Regional Agriculture Statistics Officer Ligaya M. Lozano

of PSA-BAS was also invited to deliver the closing

message.

2012 CPBI Data Dissemination Forum

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WOMEN’S MONTH

March is Women‘s Month Celebration, PSA MIMAROPA have

various activities that are being taken this month with the theme

―Juana, Ang Tatag mo Ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at

Pagsulong”.

In connection with the celebration of Women‘s Month, PSA

MIMAROPA organized a Livelihood Training on Pastry Making last

March 29, 2014 at 2nd floor PSA MIMAROPA Administrative Unit.

Ms. Norieta S. Taa, CTTED TESDA invited as trainer in the said

activity. PSA regional staffs and Oriental Mindoro provincial staffs

attended together with OJTs from different schools in Oriental

Mindoro. Ms. Taa demonstrated to all the participants how to make

empanada, puto and banana cake. After the

demonstration, everyone experienced to cooked and baked on

their own after watching and taking down notes taught by the

trainer. Everyone enjoyed the whole day activity bringing home

new learning in Basic Pastry Making.

PSA MIMAROPA office and its 5 provinces displayed tarpaulin with

the theme Juana, Ang Tatag mo Ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at

Pagsulong” for public awareness in celebration of Women‘s Month.

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Human Resources

PSA Region IV - B had a total workforce of 74 PSA personnel by the end of December 2014. Of this

total, 9 percent (7) were based in the regional office and 91 percent (67) at the provincial offices.

Female employees dominate the total personnel complement as they comprised 69 percent (51) of

the total PSA Region IV - B employees compared to their male counterpart of only 31 percent (23).

Training

As of December 2014, PSA Region IV - B conducted and attended 23 trainings/seminars/conventions

on civil registration. Moreover, there were 24 trainings/seminars/workshops/lecture series initiated/

organized by the agency as well as other agencies which were attended by PSA personnel. Of this

total, 15 were conducted by the agency and 9 were attended by PSA personnel.

Such activities significantly contributed to the planning and development as well as to the

accomplishment of providing quality services of the agency.

Table15 . Distribution of Employees by Status of Employment, by Area of Assignment and by

Sex: 2014

Status of Employee Total Employees

Region IV - B Provinces

Male Female Male Female

Total 74 - 7 23 44

Regular 68 - 6 22 40

Casual 6 - 1 1 4

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Promotion

No regular employee promoted on year 2014.

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Retirement

Fiscal/Financial Management

The regional office cooperated with the Central Office to instill efficiency in disbursing funds and

monitoring its balances.

Out of the Php 47.5 million for the fiscal year 2014, 99.99 percent was utilized in the region. This left an

Table 16. Allotted Budget, Actual Obligation, Balance, Utilization Rate

of PSA Region IV-B in 2014 (in Pesos)

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

ITEM

ALLOTED

BUDGET

ACTUAL

OBLIGATION BALANCE

UTILIZATION

RATE

Current Appropriations - - - -

Personal Services 24,060,651 24,060,650.60 0.40 99.99%

Maintenance and Other

Operating Expenses 23,498,228 23,498,227.50 0.50 99.99%

Capital Outlay - - - -

Continuing Appropriations - - - -

Maintenance and Other

Operating Expenses - - - -

Capital Outlay - - - -

GRAND TOTAL 47,558,879 47,558,878.10 0.90 99.99%

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The PSA MIMAROPA ushered in the coming of a new year with a general assembly. The event

was attended by no other than IDNS Paula Monina Collado with a heartfelt message to the

participants. She expressed her congratulations to the regional office for garnering 4th place, to

Marinduque Provincial Office for garnering 1st place and Oriental Mindoro for garnering 10

th

place. She also shared her wish list for the office which are a strengthened management

information system; efficient management of resources; dedication specially in the collection of

data; and, integrity in everything that we do. Presentations on the accomplishments and

milestones, result of the recently concluded field awards and cascading of Memo 2014-03 and

other personnel matters followed. In the evening, Christmas party ensued.

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The 2015 Regional Planning Workshop marked the first

ever planning workshop that was participated by both

former NSO and former BAS officials and staff.

The participants were from the level of the Interim

Regional Director, RASO, PSOs, PASOs and

Statisticians.

The main objective of the regional planning workshop is to

be able to harmonize the all the statistical activities of the

two former agencies and integrate all other activities in the

Civil Registration General Administration, Partnership and

Linkages and Information dissemination.

Ms. Nenita Montejar, Chief of Budget, represented IANS

Pilimpinas and Ms. Gina Perido from the office of the NS

were the guests of honor and readily respond to queries.

Ms. Montejar discussed the requests for transfer of office,

office improvements and other budgetary concerns. She

also reiterated the need to have all the field office LBP

accounts renamed in time for budget transfer in January

2015.

Ms. Perido discussed the memos and other queries most

especially about the issuance of special orders for the

provincial and division heads. It has become a concern

when Ms. Perido said that the designated OIC in the

provincial offices and division heads will be called

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Other Activities

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The prep for the celebration of the 1st anniversary

began with the designing and ordering of the

t-shirt that serves as the constant reminder of this

very special occasion. The planning for the

appropriate activities undertaken was led by the

PSA NSO regional office.

A holy mass celebrated at the CRS Calapan

Outlet kicked off the celebration. All the regional

and provincial staff was present. After the holy

mass, in the absence of IRD Leni Rioflorido,

RASO Ligaya Lozano imparted a message of

positivity and hope. The anniversary message of

NS Lisa Grace Bersales followed.

Before heading to the tree planting, it was

announced to the clients that in continuing with

the tradition of giving-out pro bono documents to

select clients during the anniversary celebration,

the 1st and 9th clients will be the lucky winners

of the pro bono documents.

The regional and provincial staff then proceeded

to Bulusan Park for the tree planting activity.

Another symbolic gesture was performed. This

time a ceremonial balloon release with the

anniversary message tied at the balloon strings.

The group then went to the designated area in the

park to plant the kamagong and molave trees.

After a short refreshment, the group went straight

to the regional office for the continuation of the

day‘s planned activities. A video presentation was

started in the CRS outlet to allow the clients and

the PSA personnel to view a short movies about

climate change and its adverse effect in human

beings and the environment.

The anniversary celebration was wrapped up with

a lunch enjoyed by everyone.

PSA 1st Anniversary

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The 2014 Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ), the

23rd

in the series is a nationwide annual contest

designed to test the knowledge of statistics of

freshmen students enrolled in colleges and

universities in the 17 regions of the country.

On November 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM, PSA

MIMAROPA conducted the 2014 Regional

Championship of the 23rd

PSQ. It was held at the

Committee Boardroom of the Sangguniang

Panlalawigan in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

The 14 contestants who are vying for the title

Regional Champion for MIMAROPA, together with

their eight (8) coaches were introduced. Likewise,

the board of judges was acknowledged: Engr.

Erwin DG. Umali, Assistant District Engineer of

DPWH Oriental Mindoro 1st District,

Mr. Daniel S. Bristol, Head Statistician of DSWD

Central Office, and Ms. Rachel B. Montero,

Science Research Specialist II of DOST Oriental

Mindoro. Plaques and Certificates of Recognition

and cash prizes were given to the top 3

winners. Also, plaques of recognition were given

for their college/university and

Certificates of Recognition for their

Secondary School attended. Fourth and Fifth

runner ups were given cash prize. The top 3

winning coaches received Certificates of

Recognition and cash prize. The champion coach

also received a trophy.

23rd Philippine Statistics Quiz

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2014 Awards and Recognitions

Top Five Region for 2014 Field

Awards Rating

1. CAR

2. NCR

3. REGION XIII (CARAGA)

4. REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA)

5. REGION X

Top 15 Provinces for 2014 Field

Awards Rating

1. MARINDUQUE

2. CAPIZ

3. RIZAL

4. MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

5. CAMARINES NORTE

6. QUEZON

7. BENGUET

8. NCR 5

9. CAMIGUIN

10. ORIENTAL MINDORO

11. NCR 1

12. NCR 3

13. LAGUNA

14. SORSOGON

15. MISAMIS ORIENTAL

After a year of laborious accomplishments

of projects and meeting deadlines,

outstanding PSA Regional and Provincial

Offices awarded during the National Field

Awards for the year 2014.

CAR bagged the plaque as most aspired

first place of the NPW Awards Night in

2014 while PSA Marinduque of

MIMAROPA awarded as the most

outstanding province for 2014. PSA

MIMAROPA ranked fourth in all regions in

the entire country and PSA Oriental

Mindoro of MIMAROPA region got tenth

place.

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PSA-Marinduque Conducts Lecture on Healthy

Lifestyle and Provides Free Medical Check-up

In connection with the Women‘s Month

Celebration, PSA-Marinduque thru OIC Wilma L.

Jinang made proper coordination with Ms.

Ermaleen A. Garcia, UPPS Business Associate to

conduct a lecture on healthy lifestyle. On March 7,

2014 at PSA-Marinduque provincial office a lecture

on healthy lifestyle was conducted which were

participated by PSA-Marinduque Regular staff, Con-

tractual and OJTs. On the opening remarks of OIC

Jinang, she extended her utmost thanks to the team

of Ms. Garcia for the response to the request made

by the office. Ms. Garcia together with her medical

team discussed the proper nutritional diet that will

be of great help for the PSA-Marinduque staff in

performing their works. The resource speakers also

discussed how to maintain the ideal body weight

and over-all fitness. They also stressed out the

amount of water that should be intake to have a

healthy body. In addition, they gave a free medical

check-up to the participants. They enumerated the

foods that should be avoided in order to have a

healthy lifestyle. The activity was ended by a closing

remarks delivered by DSO/SCO II Emerita L.

Montejo.

PSA-NSO Marinduque Provincial Office Held

General Assembly

PSA-NSO Marinduque Provincial Office held their

General Assembly on August 22, 2014 at PSA

Training Hall, Isok, Boac, Marinduque. The first part

of the assembly was the discussion of the PSA

Structure and updates on the staffing pattern and an

overview of the placement and selection process

discussed by OIC-Regional Director Leni R.

Rioflorido. The second part of the activity was the

commendation of employees whose children

graduated with a baccalaureate degree from

September 2013 to July 2014 (Ulirang Magulang

Conduct of Slogan Writing Contest at St. Mary’s College

As part of the celebration of the 25th National Statistics

Month, PSA-Marinduque Provincial Office and the Lo-

cal Civil Registry of Boac headed by MCR Ma. Dahlia M.

Jandusay conducted a Slogan Writing Contest. After the

information dissemination forum, on October 16,

2014 at St. Mary‘s College, Isok I, Boac, Marinduque, a

Slogan Writing Contest was held. Contestants were ten (8) se-

lected fourth year and third year high school students from the

said school. Before the contest started, SCOI

Gemma N. Opis presented the contest mechanics and intro-

duced the Board of Judges which comprised of the six

Municipal Civil Registrars of the province. . All the contestants

did their best during the contest but con-

testant # 6 emerged as the Champion with his winning

piece of ―NSM sa buong mundo, 25 years tumutulong sa bawat

tao.‖ It was followed by contestant # 8 as Second Place and

contestant # 3 landed on the third place. The winners

were awarded Cash Prizes, P700.00 for the Champion,

P500.00 for the 2nd Place and P300.00 for the 3rd Place courte-

sy of Mayor Roberto Madla of Municipality of Boac.

The students and teachers enjoyed the contest,

especially the winners.

One Time Station Interview

Administrative Assistant III Purita H. Olivar was one of the par-

ticipants during the radio guesting at DZRB Radyo ng Bayan,

PIA Bldg., Visayas Ave., Quezon City on December 6, 2014.

Together with her, were the representatives of different provinc-

es from the Top 15 Provinces of 2013 Field Awards. The partici-

pants were asked to share what were their experiences and

what are the most challenging topics during the

Supervisory Training. Admin Asst. Olivar share what she had

learned during the training. She shared that being a

supervisor is a great responsibility. A good su-

pervisor should not only command but should also act. She also

emphasized that a good communication with the

subordinate plays a vital role for being an effective leader.

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Alay Laba Para Sa Katutubo

In line with the Women‘s Month Celebration with the

theme ―Juana, ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa

Pagbangon at Pagsulong‖,women of PSA –Occidental

Mindoro conducted the Alay Laba Para Sa Katutubong

Mangyan on March 28, 2014 at Pagbahan River, Sta.

Cruz, Occidental Mindoro. Ukay Ukay Clothes solicited

for Katutubo which looks messy/dirty were washed

before it is distributed to the beneficiaries. This is to

educate our native/tribe population, especially the

women mangyan, of the cleanliness as part of the daily

and proper hygiene they must value.

1st PSA Anniversary Celebration

This province celebrated the 1st PSA anniversary on

September 12, 2014 at the PSA Occidental Mindoro

Provincial Office with the theme ―Working Together as

One.‖ We watched and heard the anniversary message

of our beloved National Statistician Lisa Grace S.

Bersales. Simultaneously we conducted a tree planting

activity wherein we planted the PSA trees at Sitio

Buribur, Barangay Payompon, Mamburao Occidental

Mindoro.

Conduct of 23rd PSQ Provincial Elimination

This office was conduct a 23rd PSQ Provincial

Elimination held on October 23, 2014 at Sikatuna Beach

Resort, San Jose Occidental Mindoro. It was

participating by 28 freshmen students contestants with

seven coaches from six schools in the province.

Through the guidelines set by the PSQ Regional

Technical Steering committee, the administration of the

contest was effectively taken. Three winners were

proclaimed wherein all of them obtained the score

requirement in joining the regional Championship.

Conduct of PSA General Assembly

This province conducted the PSA-NSO

General Assembly of employees on August 19,

2014 at the PSA Occidental Mindoro

Provincial Office which focused on the PSA

Structure and Updates on Staffing Pattern and

Overview of the Placement and Selection

Process as discussed by PSO Samuel A.

Villar.

Attendance to Kasalang Bayan at Rizal,

Occidental Mindoro

The Philippine Statistics Authority, San Jose

Sub District Office was invited by the office of

the Municipal Civil Registrar of Municipality of

Rizal to represent PSO Samuel A. Villar on

their Kasalang Bayan held last April 3, 2014 at

their covered Municipal gymnasium where

some 90 registered couples scheduled to get

married to be solemnized by Hon. Mayor

Jesus Valdez.

Participation in the 64th Founding Anniver-

sary Parade

The PSA Employees joins the celebration of

the 64th Founding Anniversary of the Province

of Occidental Mindoro by joining the grand pa-

rade on November 15, 2014 at municipality of

Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.

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Conduct of Information Dissemination Forum

PSA Provincial Office Oriental Mindoro conducted

Information Dissemination Forum on Civil

Registration and 2010 CPH Results to the students

and teachers of Institute of Business, Science and

Medical Science (IBSMA) in Pinamalayan, Oriental

Mindoro on January 29, 2014. Topics were Civil

Registration presented by SCO I Yolanda C.

Arellano; Vital Statistics discussed by SCO I

Catherine U. Ardales; RA 9255 & 9858 tackled by

PSO Efren C. Armonia; and RA 9048 & RA 10172

presented by Stat II Charlyn R. Cantos. There were a

total of 109 participants in the said forum.

Joined Sunset Run (5K) as part of celebration of

World Red Cross Crescent Day

PSA Oriental Mindoro employees participated at Sunset Run (5k) as part of the celebration of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day last May 30, 2014 as per invitation of Philippine Red Cross. It was participated by different agencies both national and local agencies as well as schools and private institution. The Sunset Run general assembly was at the Neo Calapan Mall Parking Lot, Calapan City around 4:00pm and it was started with program after that we have our stretching for the preparation of the activity then 5:3pam signals the start of Sunset Run. It was 5 kilometer run and it was successful event for the Philippine Red Cross.

Family Day

The Philippine Statistics Authority celebrates its 1st

Anniversary with theme; ―Working Together as One‖.

In connection with this celebration, PSA Provincial

Office held Family Day on September 27, 2014 at

Villa Bautista Resort in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. As

part of the Family Day, this office undertaken gift

giving activity at Home for the Aged in Brgy. Mangpi,

Calapan City.

Participation to Serbisyong Abot-Kamay Para

sa Barangay Program of Baco LGU

The Municipal Government of Baco, Oriental

Mindoro conducted a program call ―Serbisyong

Abot-Kamay Para sa Barangay‖ at Barangay

Pambisan on November 6, 2014. Said program

aims to bring the municipal frontline services to

each barangay of the municipality.

PSA-Oriental Mindoro was invited to participate in

the said activity by means of mobile acceptance of

birth certificate, etc. DSO Pepito S. David and

SCO Catherine U. Ardales participated in the

activity through acceptance of birth, marriage and

death certificate requests.

Conduct of Year-End Meeting PSA Oriental Mindoro conducted Year-End Meeting on December 22, 2014 at the Provincial Office. Statistician II Charlyn R. Cantos presented the accomplishments for 2014. All the provincial personnel attended the said activity.

Conduct of Provincial Planning Workshop PSA Oriental Mindoro conducted Provincial Planning Workshop on December 23, 2014 at the Provincial Office. PSO Efren C. Armonia discussed the Major Activities for 2015. All the provincial personnel attended the said workshop.

Barangay Civil Registration Help Desk Launching

The Philippine Statistics Authority – Oriental Mindoro Provincial Office in coordination launched the Barangay Civil Registration Help Desk at Barangay Manaul, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro on February 13, 2014; 1:00 PM. OIC-RD Leni Rioflorido, member of Sangguniang Panlalawigan (2nd District) and representative from other agencies were present to witness the launching of

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Conduct of two days training on Civil

Registration Updates

Through the initiative of PSO Ben Quintero, the

Office conducted a two days training on Civil

Registration Updates last July 24-25, 2014 with the

Palawan League of C/MCR‘s as attendees. It aims to

refreshed & impart new knowledge regarding civil

registration.

OIC-RD Leni R. Rioflorido served as resource

speaker during the training who discussed topics on

―Processing of legal instruments, Court Decrees, RA

9048, RA 9255 & 10172. PSO Ben & SCO I

Apellido also shared their knowledge on various

aspects in relation to CR. An open forum was also

held each day for the C/MCR‘s to raise their

concerns regarding CR. A total of 34 pax attended the

training.

Dr. Quintero served as resource speaker during

Civil Registration Training for Bgy Secretaries

Dr Quintero served as resource speaker during the

Civil Registration Training for Barangay Secretaries

held at Bishop‘s House, Bgy Salong, Calapan City on

August 29, 2014. He discussed topics on RA 9255

and RA 9858. Barangay secretaries were all ears

during the activity knowing that these matters are

relevant to their functions as partners of our

office in civil registration matters at grass roots level.

PSA 1st Year Anniversary

―Working Together as One‖ is the theme of first PSA

Anniversary. The Office (NSO) celebrated the above

mentioned activity with DA-BAS highlighting the

essence of the celebration as ―together as one

family‖ for public service.

A thanks giving mass officiated by Rev. Father Peter Torrecampo marks the beginning of the celebration followed by indoor games & video showing (environmental awareness) in the afternoon. It was such an invigorating celebration with a lot of lesson, fun and eating of course.

Conduct of 23rd PSQ Provincial Elimination

PSA-NSO Palawan held the 23rd Philippine

Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Elimination on

October 20, 2014 at Training Room of the

provincial office. Ms. Rizza May Merencilla a first

year student taking up Bachelor of Secondary

Education in Western Philippine University named

as Provincial Champion. She scored eighteen (18)

points after three rounds and needs a

tie-breaking round to bag the crown. Her

colleague Mr. Klint Canilla, a first year student of

BS Electrical Engineering won the second prize.

Meanwhile, Mr John Tristan Buenconsejo, a first

year student of BS Petroleum Engineering in

Palawan State University grabbed the third prize.

A total of fourteen (14) freshman students from five

(5) different schools of the province joined this

year‘s PSQ Provincial Elimination – the

highest school participation ever since.

Resource speaker during FGD among

IP leaders

PSO Ben Quintero, Ph.D. was invited as resource

speaker during Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

Among Indigenous Peoples (IP) Leaders held at

CIRCON Lodge on 17th of November 2014. He

discussed AO No. 3 series of 2014 which is

entitled ―Rules and Regulations Governing

Registration of Acts and Events Concerning Civil

Status of Indigenous Peoples‖.

This activity is organized by Department of Social

Welfare and Development (DSWD) which aims to

inform the participants on possible interventions

from different agencies with regards to some

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Provincial Tidbits: ROMBLON

Conduct of Training Workshop on Cross-

Tabulation

A Training Workshop on Cross-Tabulation of 2010

CPH data using CSPro program was conducted by PSA

Romblon at the Dream Paradise Mountain

Resort last May 29-30, 2014 attended by

seventeen (17) participants, mostly from the

Municipal Planning and Development Offices in the

province. SCO Johnny Solis discussed CSPro basic

components as well as the cross-tabulation of

variables from the 2010 CPH Data dictionary. They were

also taught of making Thematic Maps using the variable

identified. The participants were very appre-

ciative of the initiative of the PSA-Romblon

Provincial Office in conducting the training and

allowing them to tabulate official data from the 2010

CPH in just a couple of tricks. They rue, however, that

the training is just eight hours. Should the

training been longer, they can learn more especially in

presentation of the data` in figure.

Seminar on Population and Internal Revenue

Allotment

PSA Romblon conducted the Seminar on Population

and Internal revenue Allotment at PSA Romblon

provincial office in the afternoon, from 1-5pm, last July

17, 2014. Participants are selected Romblon Capitol em-

ployees. SCO I Johnny Solis presented the population of

the province then the topic on Internal Revenue Allot-

ment or IRA. It was presented how population, in par-

ticular, affected the computation of IRA in the local gov-

ernment units.

Conduct of Civil Registration Quiz participated by Barangay Secretaries

PSA Romblon conducted a Civil Registration Quiz as part of the Orientation Seminar on civil registration. Participants were grouped with three members for each team. Eight (8) groups competed in the quiz, as they represent their municipalities. At the end of the two rounds, Magdiwang 1 emerged as the 1st place winner having earned twelve points, Magdiwang 3, Cajidiocan tied for 2nd place with eleven points. The winners were awarded with cash prizes.

Conduct of Orientation on Civil Registration at the provin-

cial office

PSA Romblon conducted an Orientation Program in Civil Reg-

istration. It is a seminar-type of program regarding

Civil Registration that was being introduced to barangay sec-

retaries in the Municipality of Romblon. Thirty (30) pout of the

thirty one barangay secretaries attended the said activity con-

ducted at PSA Romblon Provincial Office last August 15,

2014. PSO Fabicon gave welcome remarks before presenting

the Civil Registration Procedures and facts needed to

know by the participants. Asst. Statistician Fely Minaño dis-

cussed the Civil Registration Laws. Included in the presenta-

tion are the coverage and backgrounds of the

above mentioned laws. Finally, Acting Statisti-

cian Solis presented the topics Court Decrees and

Legal Instruments (CDLIs) including court decrees. He also

presented the most common problems en-

countered in civil registration documents and the solutions to

the problems. Open forum followed wherein partic-

ipants were given chances to ask questions to the presenters.

2014 Philippine Statistics Quiz Provincial Elimina-

tion

PSA Romblon conducted the Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ)

Provincial Elimination last October 18, 2014 at Audio-Visual

Center, Romblon State University main campus,

Odiongan, Romblon .Twelve contestants rep-

resenting various colleges in the said university

were able to participate in the said contest, Ma. Lilian Rose

Galit, from the College of Engineering and Technol-

ogy, emerged as the champion after garnering 23

pts after three rounds. Charise Forcadas, mean-

while, also from the same college was the second place after

garnering 16 points. Seth Gregorio, from College of Information

and Communications Technology got the third place. Acting

Stat Johnny F. Solis served as the quizmaster

while Mr. Lowell Salvador from BAS and Engr. Jonathan Fir-

malo consist the Board of Judges. The said activities were part

of the month-long celebration of the 25th National

Statistics Month.

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Dr. LISA GRACE S. BERSALES

NATIONAL STATISTICIAN and

CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL

The Management

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Philippine Statistics Authority Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) 45

IRD LENI R. RIOFLORIDO

PSA - MIMAROPA

OIC-PSO WILMA L. JINANG

PSA - MARINDUQUE

PSO SAMUEL A. VILLAR

PSA - OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

PSO EFREN C. ARMONIA

PSA - ORIENTAL MINDORO

PSO BENJAMIN P. QUINTERO PSO ABRAHAM P. FABICON PSA - ROMBLON

PSA MIMAROPA Heads

2014 Annual Report


LENI R. RIOFLORIDO

Interim Regional Director

J. P. Rizal St., Bgy. Camilmil Calapan City,

Oriental Mindoro 5200

Tel. Nos. (043)441 - 0398 / (043)286 - 2340

WILMA L. JINANG

OIC-Provincial Statistics Officer

Magsaysay cor. Melendez Sts. Isok I, Boac,

Marinduque 4900

SAMUEL A. VILLAR

Provincial Statistics Officer

2/F Ramirez-Lopez Condominium, Rizal St.

Bgy. 3, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro 5106

Tel. No. (04)711– 1026

EFREN C. ARMONIA


Martinez Bldg., Roxas Drive, Bgy. Lumang-

bayan,

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 5200

BENJAMIN P. QUINTERO


2/F CBPP Bldg., #160 Rizal Avenue,

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 5300

ABRAHAM F. FABICON


Provincial Capitol Bldg., CApaclan

Romblon., Romblon 5900

REGION IV - B

MARINDUQUE OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

ORIENTAL MINDORO

ROMBLON PALAWAN

REGION IV-B DIRECTORY

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MIMAROPA

J. P. Rizal St., Camilmil,

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 5200