CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)--As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)–Regional Statistical Service Office 10 recognized its outstanding partners and stakeholders who have supported its programs and activities and made significant contributions in ensuring the success of PSA for the last ten years.

A total of 73 awardees from the regional line agencies, local government units, media, academe, and private sector received a plaque of appreciation from PSA-10 during the Outstanding PSA Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony, September 22.

This includes eight (8) outstanding media advocates for PSA activities; 14 outstanding partners in statistical, planning, policy, and coordination consisting of five local government units (LGUs), five Provincial Offices; three private sector, and one regional line agency (RLA); and 12 outstanding partners in statistical advocacy activities composed of four LGU, five educational institutions, two provincial offices, and one RLA.

Also recognized were 10 outstanding LGU partners in PhilSys, five outstanding partners in civil registration, and 21 outstanding respondents of establishments and household surveys.

The National Economic and Development Authority-10, Department of Interior and Local Government-10, and Philippine Information Agency-10 were likewise given the Special Award for Regional Partners.

PSA-10 officer-in-charge Janith Aves said they had been able to deliver their functions for the betterment of the public because of their stakeholders' unwavering cooperation and support.

"As the PSA celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is just fitting to give credit to all of them for without their support, PSA can never perform its tasks," she said.

According to her, PSA has grown and improved over the last ten years because of its strong partnership and collaboration with stakeholders.

A decade of providing quality statistical services

The merger of four government agencies, namely, the National Statistics Office, National Statistical Coordination Board, Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, and Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics on September 12, 2013 under Republic Act 10625 or the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 established the PSA.

It is the government's central statistical authority that collects, compiles, analyzes, and publishes statistical data on the country's economic, social demographic, and general affairs. It also enforces civil registration functions, an inclusive identification system, and a Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS).

Its anniversary this year is anchored on the theme "PSA@10: Providing Quality Services Through Digital Transformation" to highlight that it continuously enhances the digitalization of its processes to provide better service to the public. 

"This proves that PSA also embraces innovations to provide better quality services, not just to deliver its functions but to serve the Philippines well through adopting the modern world," said Aves.

In its 10th year, PSA has successfully registered 80.54 million Filipinos in the PhilsSys Identification System. It has also increased its Civil Registry System (CRS) Outlets from 40 to 61. Moreover, it has commenced the 2022 Census on Agriculture and Fisheries using computer-assisted personal interviews and artificial intelligence. 

"Rest assured that the PSA will continue to provide timely and quality statistics necessary for decision-making, as well as civil registration services and inclusive identification for equitable development towards an improved life for all," Aves added. (APB/PIA-10)