Philippine Statistics Authority SOCCSKSARGEN Region

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) XII, in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) XII, conducted a briefing on Analysis of Causes of National Deaths for Action (ANACONDA) to RHU Doctors, Medical Officers and staff of SOCCSKSARGEN Region on August 8, 2019 at Villa Amor Hotel in Koronadal City. ANACONDA is an electronic tool that assesses the accuracy and completeness of data on mortality and cause of death by checking for potential errors and inconsistencies. The technical basis of ANACONDA was developed by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. The software was built by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) at the University of Basel. The objectives of the briefing were: a) to revisit the basics of reporting the causes of death in the death certificates; b) to introduce the ANACONDA as a tool to analyze/improve the quality of death reporting and statistics; and c) specifically, to address the errors in death certification which leads to poor quality of data. There were twenty-nine (29) participants from various municipalities who attended and actively participated in the briefing. The RHU Doctors were represented by Dr. Gilson Laspiñas of Esperanza, Dr. Efraim Collado of Lambayong, Dra. Arlene H. Cardos of Tampakan, Dr. Chariz May Abalos-Ursabia of Polomolok, Dr. Ariel B. Lagamon of Surallah, Dra. Jocelyn C. Etulle-Encienzo of Kidapawan, City, Dra. Rhemia G. Guianan of Matalam, Dr. Glecerio C. Sotea, Jr., Dr. Edwin L. Cruzado of Pikit North Cotabato, Dra. Lalaine M. Calonzo , Dra. Fe T. Congson , Dr. Jacinto T. Makilang, Dra. Corazon Gloria S. Rodaje of General Santos City and Michael T. Dimamay of Maasim. The other participants were nurses and medical staff. Read more about PSA XII Conducts Briefing on ANACONDA to RHU Doctors and Medical Officer/Staff.

 

Reference No. 19-PRO-PPCMS-08-183 PUBLIC ADVISORY This is to warn the public of psots about the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and the start of registration circulating online from the following Facebook Group and Pages: Philippine National ID Card 2019 Discover Philippines (@DiscoverThePH) Government PH (@Government.Philippines) University Belt Manila - Officials (@ubeltmanila) South Upi Highlights (@SouthUpiHighlightsofficial) Chai Tuazon News (@chaituazon2) The public is hereby informed that posts coming from the above-mentioned Facebook group and pages are not official and accurate. The pilot registration, covering select groups only, starts in September 2019 to test the registration process and systems. The PSA will issue a subsequent public advisory once the process and systems are ready for mass registration. Accordingly, the public is hereby advised to refer to the PSA website (psa.gov.ph/philsys) and PhilSys Facebook page (facebook.com/PSAPhilSysOfficial) for official announcements regarding PhilSys implementation. For guidance of of the public. SGD. ATTY. LOURDINES C. DELA CRUZ Assistant Secretary Deputy National Statistician PhilSys Registry Office Read more about Public Advisory.

 

Special release on the 1st quarter of 2019 palay production in SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Read more about Palay Production in SOCCSKSARGEN Drops By 11.0% in the First Quarter of 2019.

 

Infographics on January 2018 & January 2019 employment situation in SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Read more about Employment Situation in SOCCSKSARGEN Region (January 2018 & January 2019).

 

In view of the celebration of the 30th National Statistics Month (NSM) in October with the theme, “Data Innovation: Key to a Better Nation,” the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is now calling for entries to the 9th NSM Media Awards (NSMMA). This award aims to recognize the significant role and contribution of the media in promoting and popularizing official statistics from the Philippine Statistical System through news and features. This year’s categories are the following: 1. Best Statistical Reporting in Print Media 2. Best Statistical Reporting in Online Media 3. Best Statistical Reporting in TV Broadcast Media 4. Best Media Advocate for Statistics Read more about Call for entries to the 9th NSM Media Awards.

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region -12 together with the other regions nationwide is now accepting applicants for the available vacant positions. Read more about Call for Applicant for Vacant Positions (Field Offices).

 

PSA RSSO XII conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Individual Interviews of Aquaculture Hatcheries Operators in Region XII cum Site Visit on July 11-12, 2019 held at East Asia Royale Hotel, General Santos City. The activity was facilitated by selected staff from the Agriculture and Fisheries Census Division headed by Chief Statistical Specialist Erma A. Aquino and selected staff from the Fisheries Statistics Division headed by Senior Statistical Specialist Merlita G. Santiago, both of the PSA Central Office. According to Ms. Aquino, the objectives of the FGD and Individual Interviews are: (1) to know the interpretation and understanding of respondents on the terms used in the Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF); (2) understand the complexity of structure and activities in agriculture and fisheries; (3) explore data items candidate for the 2022 CAF supplementary modules (e.g. inputs, labor, common issues encountered, etc.); and (4) discover emerging trends in the agriculture and fisheries industry. She added that the findings in the FGD will serve as inputs for the improvement of the 2022 CAF questionnaires and instruction manuals. The FGD and Individual Interviews during the first day session was attended by respondents from different hatcheries located in South Cotabato, namely: Mr. Ryan Michael Alegre of the Sto. Niño Aquaculture Corp., Mr. Amlon Policarpio Jr. of Finfish Hatcheries Inc., Mr. Felipe Cañete of Gensan View Hatcheries, Mr. Garry Penuela and Mr. Alfred Decosta from Tantangan, and group of fish farm owners from LRS Farm headed by Ms. Elisa Sunga. The discussion was facilitated by Senior Statistical Specialist Edward Donald Eloja of PSA RSSO XII. Guided by a set of questions, they discussed the definition of terms, agriculture structure, activities and practices including economic activity, resources and management, operations, disposal, issues and challenges, and community trends. Read more about PSA RSSO XII Conducted Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Individual Interviews of Aquaculture Hatchery Operators in Region XII cum Site Visit .