Total external trade up
The external trade in goods in SOCCSKSARGEN Region in May 2022 amounted to US$314.075 million, more than double the US$147.510 million in May 2021 (Table 1).

Trade balance decrease
Balance of trade in goods (BoT-G) is the difference between the value of exports and imports. The BoT-G amounted to US$88.122 million in May 2022, more than twice the US$33.225 million recorded in May 2021 (Table 1).

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) XII conducted the Sequel to the 2023 Regional Planning Workshop (RPW) on 19-20 January 2023 at SG Farm, Tupi, South Cotabato. All PSA XII officials and employees attended the said activity. The activity was conducted to re-orient the personnel of their responsibilities for the attainment of the Work Program and ensue smooth operation.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) XII conducted the ceremonial contract signing with its Security Service Provider for CY 2023 on 09 January 2022 at the Bersales Hall, PSA RSSO XII, Koronadal City.

Attendees of the event were Atty. Maqtahar L. Manulon, CESO V (PSA XII Regional Director and Head of Procuring Entity (HOPE), Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Members, Technical Working Group (TWG), and the BAC Secretariat. The Supreme Investigative and Security Agency (SISA), which was the region’s CY 2022 service provider was also invited in the event.

Infographics on the Inflation rate of Sarangani Province for the month of December 2022.