The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Sultan Kudarat Province officially released the results of the recently conducted compilation of the 2023 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of Sultan Kudarat Province through a dissemination forum on December 03, 2024 held at Carlito’s Hotel, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat.

This activity was graced by about 70 participants coming from the various government offices and private institutions in the province. Moreover, the presence of the six members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Sultan Kudarat made the event even more significant.

This forum highlighted the economic performance of Sultan Kudarat Province in 2023.

PSA-SK OIC-Chief Statistical Specialist Marifi P. De Asis notably revealed that among the economies in SOCCSKSARGEN Region, the Province of Sultan Kudarat recorded the fastest growth in 2023 with 5.2 percent growth rate. OIC-CSS De Asis also highlighted that the province was the only economy in the region that posted a positive growth in Agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AFF) during the reference year.

In addition, the discussants in the forum were Statistician I Nessa Jane V. Socias of Sultan Kudarat Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) and OIC-General Manager Engr. Edgar M. Gatmaitan, PEE of Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SUKELCO).

The PPA aims to strengthen the planning and decision-making of provincial policymakers and stakeholders in crafting more informed economic policies.

The PSA-SK extends its sincerest gratitude to all data providers and stakeholders in Sultan Kudarat Province, from both the public and private sectors, which led to the success of this year’s PPA compilation in the province.

Approved for Release:

MARIFI P. DE ASIS
OIC-Chief Statistical Specialist