19TH NationalNationalNationalStatisticsStatisticsStatistics

MonthMonthMonth

DemandDemand--Driven Statistics: Key to Driven Statistics: Key to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise

(MSME) Development(MSME) Development

Cordillera Administrative RegionCordillera Administrative Region

NATIONAL STATISTICAL COORDINATION BOARDCordillera Administrative Region

HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS

October 2008October 2008

Acknowledgement Acknowledgement Acknowledgement

Participating Agencies

National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) National Statistics Office (NSO)

Baguio City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

Department of Health (DOH)Department of Agriculture (DA)

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Department of Tourism (DOT)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)Philippine Information Agency (PIA)

Philippine National Police Regional Office- Cordillera (PROCOR)Armed Forces of the Philippines - Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS)

Other organizations under the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee - Cordillera Administrative Region (RSCC-CAR), ConsumerNet, Committee on Indigenous Peoples

Concerns (CIPC) and the Cordillera Regional Development Council

Many thanks to the members of the RSCC-CAR Technical Working Group for preparing the groundwork for the 19th NSM celebration.

Thanks also to Mr. Art Tibaldo (DTI), Mr. Greg Ariz (NEDA) and Ms. Camille Ubungen(NSO) for sharing their digital photos of the various events.

Finally, thanks to the personnel of the PROCOR and the 1st Benguet Ready Reserve Battalion, 106 CDC, 1RCDG, ARESCOM for assisting in the setting-up of the

joint exhibit at Baguio SM Mall.

Participating Agencies

National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) National Statistics Office (NSO)

Baguio City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

Department of Health (DOH)Department of Agriculture (DA)

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Department of Tourism (DOT)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)Philippine Information Agency (PIA)

Philippine National Police Regional Office- Cordillera (PROCOR)Armed Forces of the Philippines - Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS)

Other organizations under the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee - Cordillera Administrative Region (RSCC-CAR), ConsumerNet, Committee on Indigenous Peoples

Concerns (CIPC) and the Cordillera Regional Development Council

Many thanks to the members of the RSCC-CAR Technical Working Group for preparing the groundwork for the 19th NSM celebration.

Thanks also to Mr. Art Tibaldo (DTI), Mr. Greg Ariz (NEDA) and Ms. Camille Ubungen(NSO) for sharing their digital photos of the various events.

Finally, thanks to the personnel of the PROCOR and the 1st Benguet Ready Reserve Battalion, 106 CDC, 1RCDG, ARESCOM for assisting in the setting-up of the

joint exhibit at Baguio SM Mall.

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NSM STREAMERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

KAPIHAN 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPENING CEREMONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

EXHIBIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LAKAD PAGDIRIWANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NSM IN THE NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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ContentsContentsContents The National Statistics Month (NSM) aims to promote awareness, appreciation and utilization of statistics by all sectors of the Philippine society. It also calls for the participation and cooperation of the general public in improving and enhancing the quality of statistics in the country.

The NSM was first observed in 1990 pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 647 signed by former president Corazon C. Aquino on September 20, 1990. The move accords the needed recognition of the importance of statistics in development and makes a statement of support for the promotion, enhancement and instilling of nationwide awareness and appreciation of the value of statistics in the different sectors of Philippine society. It also calls for the participation and cooperation of the general public in improving and enhancing the quality and standard of statistics in the country.

The theme of the 19th NSM is DemandDemand--Driven Statistics: Key to Micro, Small Driven Statistics: Key to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development. and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development. The themeThe theme aims to highlight the importance of generating relevant statistics that meet the data requirements of MSMEs thereby promoting the growth and development of the sector. It encourages agencies involved in the collection and generation of statistics to take a step further in understanding the needs of the MSMEs and the business sector in general and shift their current practice of supply-driven to user-driven data generation.

The National Statistical Coordination Board – Cordillera Administrative Region (NSCB-CAR), in partnership with CAR’s Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC) thru the Technical Working Group on the 2008 NSM, coordinated the NSM celebration in the region. Highlights of this year’s celebration include the following: Hanging of NSM streamers, 2008 Kapihan, Opening Program, Statistical Exhibit and the Lakad Pagdiriwang. Most of these activities were conducted in cooperation with the ConsumerNet, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) and the Committee on Indigenous Peoples Concerns (CIPC).

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IntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

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Calendar of Activities Calendar of Activities Calendar of Activities

Date Activity Type Venue/TimeSponsoring

Agency Remarks

30 Kapihan Radio/TV Plug

DOLE-CAR PIA, NSCB, RSCC, ConsumerNet, RTWPB

1 Motorcade IEC within the capital town

PPDO-Ifugao

1 Radio Guesting Radio/TV Plug

DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

NSO guest: DTI

1-31 Information Education Campaign

MLGUs DTI-Ifugao

1-31 Hanging of Streamers IEC In front of office NSCB, NSO, RSCC-CAR, Regional and Provincial Line Agencies, City/Provincial Governments, LGUs and academe

1-31 Exhibit Exhibit NSO Regional Office at SM and Provincial Offices

NSO

1-31 Exhibit of TVET Statistics Exhibit TESDA Regional Office

TESDA-CAR data and graphs on TVET programs to be posted at the TESDA-CAR lobby.

TBA In-house lecture on Small Area Statistics

Seminar NSO-Regional Office

NSO

1-31 Dual Training System (DTS) Month Celebration

IEC TBA TESDA POs BCSAT/RTC

1-31 Distribution of EasyStat fliers DOLE Offices regionwide

DOLE-CAR

6-10 Northern Luzon Cluster Technology Fair

Others Tuguegarao City DOST DOST Regions CAR, 1 and 2 are the host regions. Includes Exhibit, Science Trivia, Technology Fora, Technology Trainings, Investment Fora

7 NSM Opening Program IEC SM Atrium RSCC-CAR, ConsumerNet, RTWPB and CIPC

joint opening of October celebrations: National Statistics Month, Consumer Welfare Month, Productivity Month and Indigenous Peoples Month

Note: Major NSM activ ities of the RSCC-CAR are highlighted.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

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Calendar of Activities Calendar of Activities Calendar of Activities

Date Activity Type Venue/TimeSponsoring

Agency Remarks

7-9 Joint Exhibit Exhibit SM Atrium RSCC-CAR, ConsumerNet, RTWPB and CIPC

7 TESDA Hour Radio/TV Plug DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

TESDA

8 Radio Guesting Radio/TV Plug DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

NSO guest: SME/LGU

29 Regional Watershed Summit Fora Hotel Supreme RDC, DENR, NEDA

15 Radio Guesting Radio/TV Plug DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

NSO guest: NSCB

16 Walk Cordi Walk: Lakad Pagdiriwang

IEC Baguio Convention Center to Teacher’s Camp

PROCOR (lead) participants to include ConsumerNet, RSCC-CAR, RTWPB and CIPC

week 3 Environmental Stat Quiz Statistical Quiz Radio Station/DZEQ EMB CAR

22 Radio Guesting Radio/TV Plug DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

NSO guest: DOH

22 Kapihan Radio/TV Plug RDC Hall, NEDA-CAR PIA, NCIP and CIPC

28-30 Training on Fruit Processing Training

DOST Office Bontoc, Mountain Province

DOST

29 Radio Guesting Radio/TV Plug DZEQ - Radyo ng Bayan

NSO guest: EMB

23 Symposium on MSMEs Fora TBA CPDO, City of Baguio

TBA Indigenous Peoples (IP) Forum Fora at different SUCs and RLAs of CIPC

NCIP, CIPC, SUCs and RLAs

29 Regional Watershed Summit Fora Hotel Supreme RDC, DENR, NEDA

* - Ty pe: refers to the ty pe of activ ity , e.g. sy mposium, w orkshop, conference, ex hibit, lecture, film show ing, statistical quiz, motorcade, slogan/essay /oratorical contest, etc.

** - Estimated Cost may include direct ex penses, e.g. Maintenance and Other Operating Ex penses and other ex penditures, incurred by the agency for the organization and implementation of the

identified NSM activ ity

OCTOBER (Continued)

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NSM StreamersNSM StreamersNSM StreamersTo celebrate the National Statistics Month, the various government

offices in the region and provinces hung NSM streamers during the month of October to show their support to the celebration of the 19th NSM.

To celebrate the National Statistics Month, the various government offices in the region and provinces hung NSM streamers during the month of October to show their support to the celebration of the 19th NSM.

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Kapihan 2008KapihanKapihan 20082008A Kapihan or press conference was conducted on 30 September 2008 at the office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The panelists were as follows: Dir. Ana Dione (DOLE), Dir. Olivia Gulla (NSO), Dir. Carmelita Usman (DTI), Mr. Benjie Navarro (NSCB), Mr. Theodore Delson (RTWPB), Members of the media covered the event. For television there were reporters from the ABS-CBN, Skycableand Mountainview CATV. For print media there were reporters from Philippine Daily Inquirer, SunStar, Midland Courier, and Zigzag Weekly. For radio, there was Radyong Bayan or DZWT. The Kapihan was arranged by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) upon the request of the RSCC/ConsumerNet.

A Kapihan or press conference was conducted on 30 September 2008 at the office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The panelists were as follows: Dir. Ana Dione (DOLE), Dir. Olivia Gulla (NSO), Dir. Carmelita Usman (DTI), Mr. Benjie Navarro (NSCB), Mr. Theodore Delson (RTWPB), Members of the media covered the event. For television there were reporters from the ABS-CBN, Skycableand Mountainview CATV. For print media there were reporters from Philippine Daily Inquirer, SunStar, Midland Courier, and Zigzag Weekly. For radio, there was Radyong Bayan or DZWT. The Kapihan was arranged by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) upon the request of the RSCC/ConsumerNet.

During said press conference, Dir. Dione(right) gave an update on the CAR employment situation and current initiatives of DOLE to address unemployment in the region (e.g. Job Fair).

Dir. Usman (DTI) briefed the press on the definition and importance of MSMEs. Dir. Gulla(NSO) elaborated on the definition of employment as used in the NSO Labor Force Survey. Mr. Navarro (NSCB) shared some MSME statistics from the 2006 NSO Listing of Establishments. Mr. Delson(RTWPB) reported that based on statistics, CAR workers were among the most productive nationwide.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dir. Usman (DTI), Dir. Gulla (NSO), Mr. Navarro (NSCB), Dir. Dione (DOLE)

Opening ProgramOpening ProgramOpening Program

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The formal launching of the 19th NSM started with the joint opening at the SM-Baguio on October 7, 2008. The activity was an undertaking between the RSCC-CAR, ConsumerNet, and the Committee on Indigenous Peoples Concerns (CIPC) in celebration of the National Statistics Month, Consumer Welfare Month and the Indigenous Peoples Month. Regional heads of RSCC member agencies and the guest speaker, Hon. Daniel Fariñas, Vice Mayor of Baguio City led the opening program.

The formal launching of the 19th NSM started with the joint opening at the SM-Baguio on October 7, 2008. The activity was an undertaking between the RSCC-CAR, ConsumerNet, and the Committee on Indigenous Peoples Concerns (CIPC) in celebration of the National Statistics Month, Consumer Welfare Month and the Indigenous Peoples Month. Regional heads of RSCC member agencies and the guest speaker, Hon. Daniel Fariñas, Vice Mayor of Baguio City led the opening program.

ABOVE: DTI Dir. Usman underscores the importance of promoting the growth of MSMEs. BELOW: NEDA Director and RSCC-CAR Chairman Ngalob gives an overview of the rationale and objectives of the 19th

National Statistics Month and shares some MSME-related statistics.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Recto Alawas(NCIP), Mr. Benjie Navarro (NSCB), Dir. Usman (DTI), and Dir. Ngalob (NEDA)

Opening ProgramOpening ProgramOpening Program

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Baguio students perform a traditional Cordilleran dance number in indigenous attire and music to the delight of guests, visitors and onlookers.

Vice Mayor Fariñasshares his thoughts on the importance of the National Statistics Month and other October celebrations.

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ExhibitExhibitExhibitThe NSM exhibit ran from October 7-9, 2008 at the Atrium of SM Mall-Baguio. Selected RSCC-CAR member agencies and other organizations participated. The participants included the following: NEDA, NSCB, NSO, DTI, DA, DENR, EMB, MGB, DOH, RTWPB, other regional line agencies and the private sector. Regional Directors of RSCC member agencies and the local chief executve of Baguio City led the opening program and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The NSM exhibit ran from October 7-9, 2008 at the Atrium of SM Mall-Baguio. Selected RSCC-CAR member agencies and other organizations participated. The participants included the following: NEDA, NSCB, NSO, DTI, DA, DENR, EMB, MGB, DOH, RTWPB, other regional line agencies and the private sector. Regional Directors of RSCC member agencies and the local chief executve of Baguio City led the opening program and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT: ARD Leon Dacanay (NEDA), Dir. Carmelita Usman (DTI), BaguioVice Mayor Daniel Fariñas , Dir. Juan Ngalob (NEDA) and Benjie Navarro (NSCB)

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ExhibitExhibitExhibit

Various agency exhibits on display at the SM-Baguio Atrium.

Lakad PagdiriwangLakadLakad PagdiriwangPagdiriwang

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In lieu of the traditional motorcade, the region conducted the LakadPagdiriwang conducted from 8 am-12 noon, October 16, 2008. The purpose of the activity was to heighten awareness and appreciation not only of the National Statistics Month but other celebrations as well by hiking through the city. Participants assembled at the Baguio Convention Center and proceeded to the Teachers’ Camp through South Drive. The activity was a joint effort of the ConsumerNet, RSCC-CAR, CIPC and RTWPB. The PNP Regional Office –Cordillera (PROCOR) was the lead agency. Participating agencies included the following: DTI, DOH, DepEd, NEDA, NSO, NSCB, NCIP, NTC, MGB, AFP-CRS and other government agencies. The Baguio City local government was represented by its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). The REACT provided traffic management and escort support.

In lieu of the traditional motorcade, the region conducted the LakadPagdiriwang conducted from 8 am-12 noon, October 16, 2008. The purpose of the activity was to heighten awareness and appreciation not only of the National Statistics Month but other celebrations as well by hiking through the city. Participants assembled at the Baguio Convention Center and proceeded to the Teachers’ Camp through South Drive. The activity was a joint effort of the ConsumerNet, RSCC-CAR, CIPC and RTWPB. The PNP Regional Office –Cordillera (PROCOR) was the lead agency. Participating agencies included the following: DTI, DOH, DepEd, NEDA, NSO, NSCB, NCIP, NTC, MGB, AFP-CRS and other government agencies. The Baguio City local government was represented by its City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). The REACT provided traffic management and escort support.

Lakad PagdiriwangLakadLakad PagdiriwangPagdiriwang

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The DOH led the participants in an Ethnic Hataw, the region’s unique aerobic exercise based on the indigenous dances of the Cordilleras.

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NSM in the News NSM in the News NSM in the News The various activities of the 19th NSM celebration in CAR were covered by the local and national print, radio and television media during October 2008. Moreover, the NSO, TESDA and DTI provided valuable radio airtime over Radyo ng Bayan (DZWT) for the staff of the NSCB and other RSCC-CAR member agencies to talk about the National Statistics Month and share statistics on MSMEs and other relevant socioeconomic data.

The various activities of the 19th NSM celebration in CAR were covered by the local and national print, radio and television media during October 2008. Moreover, the NSO, TESDA and DTI provided valuable radio airtime over Radyo ng Bayan (DZWT) for the staff of the NSCB and other RSCC-CAR member agencies to talk about the National Statistics Month and share statistics on MSMEs and other relevant socioeconomic data.

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NSM in the News NSM in the News NSM in the News