The Philippine Statistics Authority – Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office (PSA-SK) marked the culmination of the 2025 National Women’s Month (NWMC) with the “Search of Miss Juana 2025”, a significant celebration highlighting the inspiring stories and achievements of the women employees of PSA-SK. This event provided a meaningful platform for women employees to share their personal journeys of resilience, leadership, and service.

As of March 31, 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Cotabato Province has successfully registered a total of 1,317,233 individuals for the National ID Registration, translating to 88.37% of the province's total population based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (CPH). Remarkably, in terms of the assigned workload target, PSA Cotabato Province has already accomplished an impressive 99.62%, highlighting the team's consistent efforts to meet and even exceed expectations in delivering quality public service.

During the month-long celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month, a series of activities were conducted to streamline gender inclusivity and women empowerment among the employees of PSA-Sultan Kudarat Province on 13 March 2025. This includes the conduct of orientation on leadership development, financial literacy, and livelihood skills, an initiative that underscores the importance of investing in women's education and skills as a pathway to inclusive development.

The Philippine Statistics Authority-Sultan Kudarat Province (PSA-SK) exhibited its dedication to helping underprivileged students from Kalinga sa mga Batang Lansangan and Tacurong Pilot Elementary School (ALS Central Tacurong) on 10 March 2025, by donating school supplies. This program is in line with the broader initiatives to improve educational chances for underprivileged population in the province where students are particularly concerned about educational gaps and child poverty.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Cotabato Province participated in the 1st Quarter Meeting organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XII on April 2, 2025, held at the Municipal Gymnasium of M'lang, Cotabato. The activity was attended by the 4Ps Municipal Link (ML) Leaders from the 3rd District of Cotabato Province.

2023 CBMS Data turn over

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 continued to decrease to -0.2 percent in March 2025, compared to 0.2 percent recorded in February of the same year. This brings the provincial average inflation from January to March 2025 at 0.5 percent. This is the lowest rate reported in the province since January 2019. In March 2024, the inflation rate was higher at 5.1 percent.

The Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII conducted the 2023 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS) Data Processing in its Provinces. It started from the Second Level Training (SLT) from 26 to 28 December 2024 at PSA Regional Office, followed by the Third Level Training (TLT) at Provincial Offices from 3 to 5 February 2025, and the data processing on 10 to 24 February 2025.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) XII held its First Quarter Regional Management Conference (RMC) at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City. Provincial heads, two division chiefs, senior staff and technical staff from the region attended the event. The meeting aimed to allow upper management to appraise each one about updates from national office, discuss and assess issues, concerns related to ongoing activities.

The Philippine Statistics Authority Region XII conducted the 2025 Palay Production Survey (PPS) and Corn Production Survey (CPS) from 17 to 20 of March 2025 at the Virola Hall, PSA RSSO XII, Koronadal City. It was participated by the PSA RSSO XII Regional Director Atty. Maqtahar L. Manulon, CESO V through online, OIC-SOCD Chief Sittimazuin M. Hofileña, MNSA, CSSs, SrSS Christy R. Amban, SS II Nazar A. Mohammadsha, Statistical Specialist II Joy C. De Guzman and Statistical Analyst Juvy Anne A. Asuncion from Cereals Statistical Specialist of PSA Central Office, Provincial Focal Persons, and other regional staffs.