21/10/2026
๐โจ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ก๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐
๐ 37th National Statistics Month Celebration
โTuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as a Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourismโ
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October 20, 2026
Numbers tell stories, data reveals realities, and statistics pave the way for informed decisions! ๐๐ก
In celebration of the 37th National Statistics Month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted the Dissemination on the Results of Various Censuses and Surveys and Information Dissemination on Civil Registration and National Identification on October 20, 2026. Anchored in the theme โTuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as a Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourism,โ the seminar emphasized the importance of reliable and timely statistical information in understanding the economic, social, and demographic conditions of our communities.
Through a series of informative presentations from the speakers, participants gained valuable insights into the different statistical reports and government initiatives that contribute to evidence-based planning, policy formulation, and sustainable community development.
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ
๐ค ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐
Caroline G. Pajimola, PhD
The seminar commenced with welcoming remarks highlighting the significance of statistical data in making informed decisions and understanding current economic conditions, including inflation and its implications for the Filipino households.
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ
Christian O. Jaravata
The presentation discussed the results of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) in La Union, providing an overview of community conditions through various development indicators. Topics included access to electricity, internet connectivity, sanitation, housing, education, employment, gender equality, and disaster preparedness. These findings demonstrated how local-level statistics can help identify gaps in basic services and guide local government units in developing responsive programs and policies.
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐
Carl Joseph Hufana
This session presented construction data in La Union, covering residential and non-residential construction, floor areas, construction values, and the distribution of construction activities across municipalities. The discussion highlighted how construction statistics provide valuable information on local development trends, infrastructure activities, and the changing landscape of the province.
๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
The inflation report explored the Consumer Price Index (CPI), headline inflation, and changes in the prices of goods and services. It also clarified key economic concepts such as inflation, deflation, deceleration, and disinflation. Particular attention was given to inflation trends in La Union and the major contributors to rising prices, including food, transportation, and restaurant and accommodation services. The session emphasized the importance of price statistics in understanding the cost of living and the economic realities experienced by households.
๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Michael Borja
The presentation focused on vital statistics, particularly births, marriages, and deaths in La Union. Through these demographic figures, participants gained insights into population patterns and changes across municipalities. The discussion underscored the importance of civil registration and vital statistics in population analysis, government planning, and the delivery of essential public services.
๐ชช ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ
Mariel B. Layugan
The seminar concluded its featured discussions with information on the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), including the physical National ID card, paper-format National ID, and Digital National ID accessible through the eGovPH application. The session highlighted the available forms of national identification and their role in making identity verification more accessible and convenient.
๐ก ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ: ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐ง
The seminar served as a reminder that statistics are more than figures in a report. They represent the realities of individuals, families, and communitiesโand provide the foundation for decisions that can create meaningful change. From monitoring inflation and construction activities to assessing community needs, understanding demographic trends, and promoting accessible national identification, statistical information remains essential in building a more informed and progressive society.
As we celebrate the 37th National Statistics Month, let us continue to appreciate the power of data in shaping policies, improving public services, and advancing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.
๐ ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ: ๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐, ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐!๐ฑ๐ต๐ญ
