The Philippine Statistics Authority-Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office (PSA-SK) is currently hosting the conduct of the five-day pre-test of the Birth Registration Assistance Management System (BRAMS) which commences today, July 21 and will culminate on July 25, 2025. The BRAMS pilot test brings together PSA XII Officials, Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) Focals and coordinators, local civil registrars and representatives to be oriented about the system and specifically assess the system’s functionality and identify areas for improvement before its full implementation. Participants, particularly the BRAP Personnel, are being trained on the system's interface, data input procedures, and security protocols to ensure a smooth transition from the traditional manual encoding to a digitized platform.

In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Cotabato through its OIC-Chief Statistical Specialist Norhayyah A. Tula, actively participated in a tree planting initiative held on June 25, 2025 in Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XII, marking the celebration of Arbor Day and World Rainforest Day.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region XII presented the inflation data for June 2025 during a virtual dissemination forum held via Google Meet on 14 July 2025. The event gathered representatives from regional line agencies, media, and various stakeholders. Regional Director Atty. Maqtahar L. Manulon, CESO V, led the presentation, revealing that the region posted a -0.9 percent inflation rate for the month, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative inflation since February.

In line with Office Memorandum 2025-103 dated 30 April 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII held a three-day mid-year performance review and planning workshop from 9-11 July 2025 at the Villa Lalaine Hot and Cold Spring Resort. Officials and staff from the regional and provincial offices gathered to assess accomplishments, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen collaboration toward achieving PSA’s goals for the year.

The Philippine Statistics Authority-Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office (PSA) is set to conduct the Labor Force Survey and Family Income and Expenditure Survey having successfully concluded the third level training held from July 1 to 7, 2025 at Molave Events Place, Kalandagan, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. This week-long training on LFS that gathers critical labor market indicators, and FIES, which provides in-depth data on family income and spending patterns—essential inputs for poverty estimation and national development planning, equipped a total of 55 hired field personnel consisting five (5) Team Supervisors and fifty (50) Enumerators, with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out quality data collection for two of the PSA’s major household-based surveys. The training included an actual interview on selected households in Bgy. Kalandagan, Tacurong City, in coordination with barangay officials of the said barangay.

The Philippine Statistics Authority – Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office (PSA-SK) celebrates its1st year anniversary of its Civil Registry System - Tacurong City Outlet on 10 July 2025. The outlet is located at Binoy's Arcade, Bonifacio Ext. Street, Poblacion, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat.

The Philippine Statistics Authority is currently conducting the Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) 3rd Quarter from July 1-12, 2025. The CES is a household-based survey that gathers consumers' perceptions of their family income, financial situation, and the country’s overall economic condition. The CES is a collaborative effort between the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), conducted quarterly. The PSA is responsible for data collection, while the BSP handles the tabulation and analysis of the results.

The headline inflation rate or the year-on-year change in the prices of goods and services commonly purchased by people in the province of Sultan Kudarat, decreased to -0.5 percent deflation in June 2025, from 0.0 percent in May 2025. This brings the provincial average inflation from January to June 2025 at 0.0 percent. In June 2024, the inflation rate was higher at 5.5 percent.

The PSA-Cotabato Provincial Statistical Office, commenced the 3rd Level training of the 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) & 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) on July 1, 2025, and is expected to end on July 7, 2025, at Elai Resort and Hotel, Paco, City of Kidapawan, Cotabato.